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(AP) — A closely watched survey shows that German business confidence rebounded this month — an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for Europe's biggest economy.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 4:27am

(AP) — The Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday

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(AP) — It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.

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(AP) — A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama is addressing future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 4:03am

(AP) — A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:58am

(AP) — Russia's foreign ministry says the Syrian government has agreed to a conference on the country's future proposed by Russia and the United States.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:49am

(AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:48am

(AP) — Some labor unions that initially backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the plan that could hurt their members.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:41am

(AP) — The Internal Revenue Service official who publicly revealed that the agency targeted tea party groups has been replaced.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:39am

(AP) — Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled to balance protecting the nation from terror attacks while upholding Americans' rights.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:29am

(AP) — Ryan Palmer has a definite home-course advantage at the Colonial.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:28am

(AP) — During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:26am

(AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:19am

(AP) — After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery — for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath the slab of their garage in early May. About three weeks later, the shelter saved their lives when a tornado that killed 24 people tore through their neighborhood.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:19am

(AP) — Turkey's parliament has passed legislation to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:15am

(AP) — During a hurricane, the storm surge poses the greatest threat to life and land, yet many people don't even know what it means.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:10am

(AP) — A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:08am

(AP) — After a wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 3:01am

(AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" on Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm Sandy.

Posted on May 24, 2013 at 2:50am

(AP) — Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo shares suffered their worst loss since the 2011 tsunami disaster.