UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There are mounting reports of chemical weapons use as violence escalates in Syria, the U.N.'s top Mideast envoy said Wednesday. More »UN: New reports of chemical weapons use in Syria
When Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts would be made overseas. It was cheaper to manufacture in Taiwan than in the U.S. And from Taiwan ... More »Made in the USA back in style for small businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee chairman says a wide-ranging immigration bill just passed by a Senate committee falls far short of what is needed to end the problem of illegal immigration. More »Key House chairman slams Senate immigration bill
Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday placed Hospira Inc.'s "Baa3" long-term debt rating under review for possible downgrade. The ratings agency said the move was based on a concern that the ... More »Moody's to review Hospira rating for downgrade
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in afternoon trading Wednesday on news that several Federal Reserve policymakers in a meeting earlier this month favored cutting back on stimulus programs as early as June if the economy continued to improve. More »Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus
The newest Chevrolet Sonic is a peppy, stylish, versatile and good handling RS hatchback with standard turbo engine, leather-trimmed seats and smartphone infotainment link — all for a starting price tag ... More »New Chevy Sonic is RS hatchback
An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people. Judge Pietro Molino, ... More »Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians believe the U.S. effort to restart peace talks is doomed, and they're preparing instead to resume their campaign of seeking membership in key international organizations as soon as next month, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. More »Palestinians have little faith in Kerry effort
DUBLIN (AP) — British prosecutors have charged a 61-year-old Irishman with the 1982 IRA attack on the queen's cavalry in Hyde Park, a nail-bombing at a top London tourist attraction that left four soldiers and seven horses dead. More »Irishman charged with 1982 IRA Hyde Park bombing
The price of oil fell near $94 a barrel Wednesday as the nation's oil supply fell less than expected and demand for gasoline remained weak. More »Oil falls near $94 on small drop in supplies
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man who enticed two girls to enter his pickup truck near a rural Iowa bus stop had a long criminal history and was ordered for sex offender treatment when he was a teenager. More »Man who kidnapped 2 Iowa girls had long record
A BMO Capital Markets analyst lowered his rating Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. Wednesday, citing the stock's high valuation. The Pittsburgh-based retailer on Tuesday reported that its net income rose 13 percent ... More »Analyst downgrades Dick's, citing high stock price
Fiat Industrial disputed as "absolutely false" reports Wednesday that Italy would lose 500 million euros ($646 million) in tax revenues if it moves its tax base to Britain after it completes ... More »Fiat Industrial aims to shift tax home to Britain
PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back. More »Jurors in Jodi Arias case say they're unable to reach decision; judge sends them back
PHOENIX (AP) — The Jodi Arias murder trial has drawn international attention for its graphic tales of sex and lies. The following is a timeline of some of the key events in the case: More »Timeline of events in Jodi Arias murder case
CHICAGO (AP) — The attorney for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told Chicago jurors on Wednesday that he was personally repulsed by the "Apprentice" star whom he said lied on the witness stand. More »Attorney: Donald Trump lied on stand
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Another year, another campaign. More »Wis. governor to court Iowans, stoke 2016 talk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Federal Reserve policymakers this month favored slowing the Fed's efforts to maintain record-low long-term interest rates as early as June — if the economy showed strong and sustained growth. But those officials appeared at odds over what evidence would demonstrate such gains. More »Fed weighed slowing its pace of bond purchases
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's leaders took a major step in tackling tax-dodgers Wednesday by pushing to end bank secrecy across the bloc's 27 members by the end of the year. More »EU steps up fight against tax evasion by end 2013
Shares of SolarWinds Inc. tumbled Wednesday after the information technology company announced an acquisition that could trim its profit this year. THE SPARK: Tuesday the company said it will buy N-able ... More »SolarWinds shares fall on acquisition plans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize — the presidency in 2016. More »Wis. governor to court Iowans, stoking 2016 talk
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. More »AP Source: Coach K returning to US men's team
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wendy Greuel is thanking supporters who tried to make her Los Angeles' first woman mayor. More »Greuel thanks supporters after failed LA mayor bid
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday. More »Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke. More »Clark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban
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