The Wire

  • Asia stocks rise as Fed official backs easy policy

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:59am

    (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after investor confidence was boosted by a Federal Reserve official's comments that the U.S. central bank should stick with its super-easy monetary policy.

  • Sharks tie series with 2-1 win over Kings

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:55am

    (AP) — Joe Thornton set the tone for the San Jose Sharks with a dominant first period. After that, the Sharks did their best to hang on and tie up their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.

  • Arias speaks out about case in jailhouse interview

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:54am

    (AP) — As a jury deliberates whether Jodi Arias should live or die for killing her one-time boyfriend, the convicted murderer says she deserves a chance at freedom someday.

  • North Korea sends leader's special envoy to China

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:51am

    (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to China on Wednesday as Beijing faces pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.

  • Early vote points to close race as LA picks mayor

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:48am

    (AP) — An early tally of mail-in ballots and a sprinkle of returns from precincts Tuesday pointed to a tight race for Los Angeles mayor that could leave a winner unknown on Election Day.

  • Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:42am

    (AP) — Pakistani cricket star-turned politician Imran Khan has been discharged from the hospital roughly two weeks after he sustained serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift at a campaign event.

  • Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:36am

    (AP) — Two emotionless prison guards watch Ai Weiwei as he eats, sleeps, paces, showers — and even sits on the toilet — in the Chinese artist's new obscenity-filled, metaphor-rich music video mocking state power.

  • Egypt TV: 7 security men kidnapped in Sinai freed

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:29am

    Updated on May 22, 2013 at 1:31am

    (AP) — Egyptian state TV says six policemen and a border guard kidnapped by suspected militants in the Sinai Peninsula last week have been freed.

  • Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:14am

    (AP) — Egyptian state TV says 6 policemen, border guard abducted in Sinai have been released.

  • Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:11am

    (AP) — When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

  • US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:09am

    (AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.

  • Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:04am

    (AP) — Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

  • Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:37am

    (AP) — Early returns showed Portland residents voting to keep their city the largest in the U.S. without fluoride in the water.

  • Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:15am

    Updated on May 22, 2013 at 12:16am

    (AP) — Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.

  • Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:06am

    (AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.

  • Bernanke testimony to be studied for policy clues

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:05am

    (AP) — When Ben Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, the Federal Reserve chairman's words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper — or increase — its support for the economy.

  • North Korean leader sends 'special envoy' to China

    Posted on May 22, 2013 at 12:03am

    (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor.

  • State media shows NKorea has new military chief

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm

    (AP) — A North Korean state media dispatch shows that leader Kim Jong Un has named a hardline general as his new military chief.

  • Paille's goal puts Bruins on verge of East finals

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:52pm

    Updated on May 21, 2013 at 11:55pm

    (AP) — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.

  • Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows

    Posted on May 21, 2013 at 11:51pm

    (AP) — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.