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Correction: New Virus story

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:55 -0400

NEW YORK - In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been no deaths reported in France and Qatar, only in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany and Britain.

Coetzee tells Spain: Drop pro-bullfighting law

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:04 -0400

LONDON - Nobel Literature laureate J.M. Coetzee has called on Spain to abandon plans to protect bullfighting, making a rare public appeal against what he called "an archaic form of entertainment."

Idaho dairies keep tabs on immigration overhaul

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:51:42 -0400

TWIN FALLS, Idaho - As lawmakers in Congress begin debating an overhaul to the nation's immigration system, Idaho's dairy producers are taking note and hoping for changes that make it easier to manage and recruit a migrant workforce.

US extends Myanmar sanctions authority for 1 year

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:52:37 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration extended Thursday by one year targeted U.S. sanctions against Myanmar to prevent backsliding on democratic reforms.

Pa. governor, officials detail gifts, free travel

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:39:09 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania state lawmakers, the governor and other public officials are disclosing gifts, travel and other financial details in annual disclosure reports that were due Wednesday to the State Ethics Commission.

Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:18:12 -0400

YARDLEY, Pennsylvania - New airline safety legislation would mandate the installation of extra cockpit security in order to protect pilots and passengers from 9/11-style terrorist attacks, its main sponsor said Monday.

Taxpayers pay for travel by lame-duck lawmakers

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:10:23 -0400

SANTA FE, New Mexico - New Mexico taxpayers have foot the bill for thousands of dollars of out-of-state travel by several lame-duck state lawmakers.

US immigration bill could slow Indian outsourcers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:10:36 -0400

MUMBAI, India - Low cost efficiency put India's outsourcing companies at the heart of global business and created a multibillion dollar industry that for years has skated over criticism it was eliminating white collar jobs in rich nations. Now, the industry's long-held fears of a backlash are being realized in its crucial U.S. market.