Defiant Iran Accelerates Nuclear Program Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level on Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give the Islamic republic nuclear weapons. Nasser Karimi, AP FEATURES - 5 minutes ago
McDonald’s Sales Figure Rises 2.6 Percent in Jan. McDonald’s Inc., the world’s largest fast-food chain, said Tuesday a key sales comparison rose 2.6 percent in January, as strong overseas sales more than offset a decline in the U.S. Staff, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago
Pulte Homes Posts Loss for Q4 Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain. Staff, AP NEWS - 5 minutes ago
Another Major Storm Headed to Snowy Mid-Atlantic Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard. Brett Zongker, AP NEWS - 6 minutes ago
TV Show Fined in Australia for Killing, Eating Rat A British broadcaster has been convicted of animal cruelty after two reality show contestants skinned, cooked and ate a rat during filming in Australia. Tanalee Smith, AP NEWS - 8 minutes ago
AP Top Stories Here’s the latest news for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Toyota recalls 400,000 Prius; Mid-Atlantic expects more snow; Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter; Endeavour heads toward Intl. Space Station. The Associated Press, AP VIDEO: WRAPS - 14 minutes ago
Faulty Elevator to Blame for Dubai Tower Shutdown A faulty elevator was behind the shutdown of the observation deck on the world’s tallest tower that effectively closed the half-mile-high Burj Khalifa to the public, witnesses and a Dubai rescue official said Tuesday. Adam Schreck, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago
Warner Music Group Posts 1Q Loss Warner Music Group Corp. posted a $17 million loss for its fiscal first quarter on Tuesday, still struggling with muted consumer spending in the U.S. and declining compact disc sales. Staff, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago
Molson Coors' 4Q Profit Rises on Tax Benefits Molson Coors Brewing Co.’S fourth-quarter profit more than doubled because of favorable tax benefits even as it sold fewer beers, the brewer said Tuesday. Emily Fredrix, AP NEWS - 18 minutes ago
LaHood: Toyota Taking Safety Concerns Seriously Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota’s leaders have assured him they are taking safety concerns “very seriously.” Staff, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
Bad Liquor Kills 8 on Indonesia’s Java Island Indonesian police say eight people have died after drinking liquor laced with methanol on the country’s main island of Java. Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Alabama Senator Releases Holds on Obama Nominees Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Man Charged in Newark Airport Breach Due in Court A graduate student from China charged with breaching security at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport is due in court Tuesday. Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Opel Asks for Billions in Restructuring Plan General Motors Co.’s Opel unit asked European governments for billions of euros (dollars) in aid on Tuesday as it formally presented a restructuring plan that will result in some 8,300 job cuts. Matt Moore, AP NEWS - 23 minutes ago
Strong Overseas Sales Put Fizz in Coca'Cola’s 4Q Coca-Cola Co.’s fourth-quarter profit climbed as the world’s largest drink maker sold 5 percent more beverages worldwide. Staff, AP NEWS - 26 minutes ago
MillerCoors 4Q Profit Rises on Savings The joint venture of SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing turned a fourth-quarter profit through cost savings, though the shaky economy cut into revenue from beer. Staff, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
Ringo Starr Honored With Walk of Fame Star A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction’s groundbreaking. Derrik J. Lang, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
Afghan Avalanches Kill at Least 28, Strand 100s Avalanches roared down a mountain pass north of Afghanistan’s capital, killing at least 28 people and leaving hundreds more stranded in their vehicles on snow-blocked roads, officials said Tuesday. Rahim Faiez, AP NEWS - 30 minutes ago
Defiant Iran Accelerates Nuclear Program Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give the Islamic republic nuclear weapons. Nasser Karimi, AP NEWS - 31 minutes ago
McDonald’s US Sales Figure Edges Down in January McDonald’s Inc. says a key sales comparison edged down in the U.S. in January, but results were stronger in the rest of the world. Staff, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
Nigeria: Lawmakers Empower Vice President Parliament empowered Vice President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday to take over for the ill president of oil-rich Nigeria, whose absence has stoked unrest in Africa’s most populous country. Bashir Adigun, AP FEATURES - 35 minutes ago
Nearly 200 People Indicted in Philippines Massacre Philippine prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against the head of a powerful clan and 195 others in the biggest and deadliest murder case since the country’s World War II war crimes trials. Oliver Teves, AP NEWS - 39 minutes ago
NATO Warns Afghans to ‘Keep Your Heads Down’ Taliban militants Tuesday prevented townspeople from fleeing a rural community targeted in an upcoming NATO-Afghan offensive, as families huddled inside their homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire, witnesses said. Kim Gamel and Noor Khan, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago
Sri Lanka Opposition to Strike After Leader Held Sri Lanka’s opposition called Tuesday for countrywide protests after its defeated presidential candidate was arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government while serving as army commander. Bharatha Mallawarachi, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
EU Searches for Way Out of Debt Crisis Markets somehow expect the European Union to backstop Greece’s sagging finances. But with officials denying a bailout is needed, the precise path out of the crisis for the EU’s incoming new leadership remains fogged with uncertainty. Aoife White, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
Stock Futures Climb Ahead of Opening Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Tuesday as hopes grow the European Union will provide Greece with some support for its mounting debt burden. Stephen Bernard, AP NEWS - 46 minutes ago
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