Former CIA Officer Accused of Terror Leaks

Authorities say John Kiriakou told New York Times reporter about classified interrogation details

2012-01-23

Matthew Barakat The Associated Press

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- An ex-CIA officer who helped locate and capture a top terror suspect was charged Monday with leaking classified secrets about his teammates in the operation to the media. Read the complete article

Washington State Legislature Has Enough Votes to Legalize Gay Marriage

Washington state has had a domestic partnership law since 2007, and an "everything but marriage" law since 2009

2012-01-23

Rachel La Corte and Mike Baker The Associated Press

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington's Legislature has enough votes to legalize gay marriage with a statement from Democratic Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen Monday who said she will support the measure, becoming the 25th vote needed to pass the bill out of the Senate. The House already has enough support, and Gov. Chris Gregoire has endorsed the plan. Read the complete article

Prayers of Peace Turn to Fear of Attack in Nigeria

After 185 killed by Boko Haram sect, tension increases in city of Kano

2012-01-23

Jon Gambrell The Associated Press

KANO, Nigeria (AP) -- The aging Muslim spiritual leader of this northern Nigeria city, his eyes heavy with fatigue, leaned into a microphone Monday and whispered to God his wish for peace after the killing of at least 185 people in an attack by a radical Islamist sect. Read the complete article

VIDEO: At PSU, Tension Over Ouster, Then Grief for JoePa

Death of coach caught up in recent scandal brings jolt to college community

2012-01-23

Genaro C. Armas AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Anguished by an unthinkable scandal that shook a university and tarnished the proud football program, many in the Penn State community rallied around a common cause. Read the complete article

6-Year-Old Girl Missing in Frigid Oregon River

Southeast Portland man unable to rescue his daughter in Mount Hood National Forest

2012-01-23

ESTACADA, Ore (AP) -- An Oregon man raced along the Clackamas River but couldn't keep up with his 6-year-old daughter who had fallen into the stream and was swept on downriver, authorities said. Read the complete article

Giffords' Decision to Resign Sets Up Arizona Race

Several GOP candidates already have sights set on competitive district

2012-01-23

Bob Christie The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) -- The race to replace Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begins in earnest Monday as the Arizona congresswoman's planned resignation sets up a free-for-all in a competitive district. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona Will resign From Congress this Week

2012-01-22

By DAVID ESPO 
AP Special Correspondent

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago, Read the complete article

Gingrich Outstrips Romney By a Mile in S.C.

Race and food stamps comments seems not to pose a problem for S.C. Republicans

2012-01-22

By THOMAS BEAUMONT 
Associated Press

Gingrich Outstrips Romney By a Mile in S.C.  Santorum and Paul lag. Gingrich's race and food stamps issue seems not to pose a problem for S.C. Republicans? Read the complete article

Kareem Abdul Jabbar: A Baller of the International School

Former NBA star is named global cultural ambassador

2012-01-21

By JOHN CARUCCI of The Associated Press

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a global cultural ambassador. Read the complete article

Four More Students Charged in Florida Hazing

Clarinet group accused of hitting new pledges

2012-01-21

By JAMES L. ROSICA, Associated Press

Four Florida A&M band members arrested in beatings and charged with hazing. Read the complete article