Obamacare case pulled from appeals court schedule WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday delayed plans to handle a challenge to the Obama administration's health care law because the Supreme Court is stepping into a separate case covering the same legal ground. Associated Press Iraq needs 80,000 good troops to retake lost territory: U.S. general WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq will need about 80,000 effective military troops to retake the terrain it lost to Islamic State militants and restore its border with Syria, the top U.S. general said on Thursday. "We're going to need about 80,000 competent Iraqi security forces to recapture territory… Reuters 5 years for officer who shot handcuffed suspect UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland police officer convicted in a shooting that paralyzed a handcuffed suspect from the waist down was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison, far less time than prosecutors had requested. Associated Press Immigration: Against GOP warnings, Obama appears set to go big President Obama appears set to go big on immigration policy, even though a unilateral move is sure to stir up furious opposition from Republicans, who will soon have full control of Congress. Christian Science Monitor Man accused of hit-and-run, victim in windshield OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of driving under the influence struck and seriously injured a pedestrian and then kept going, even though the victim was lodged in the vehicle's windshield. Associated Press Supreme Court weighs state tax authority WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday considered placing new limits on how states can assess income tax on money that residents earn across state lines. Associated Press You're at Retirement Age but Haven't Saved Enough: What Now? What happens if you retire, and you haven't saved enough? Or much of anything? U.S.News & World Report LP Chicago college student missing since Friday By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - A college student last seen entering the Chicago Board of Trade building in the city's downtown business district has been missing for nearly a week, police and school officials said on Thursday. Chan Williams, 20, last seen on Friday evening entering the… Reuters Space agency: Comet lander ends up in cliff shadow BERLIN (AP) — A shadow was cast — literally — across Europe's historic mission to land on and explore a comet. Scientists said Thursday the landing craft not only bounced twice, it also came to rest next to a cliff that's blocking sunlight from its solar panels. Associated Press Kerry says steps agreed to cool Jerusalem tempers AFP Agence France-Presse@AFPFollow on Twitter Kerry in bid to cool Jerusalem tempers u.afp.com/uWU via @YahooNews 5 hrs ago Play Islamic State leader says the military campaign against his group was failing - social media website Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi says a U.S.-led military campaign against his group was failing in a speech purported to be in his name posted to the Internet. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters Videos Russia bomber patrols near US shores: How provocative is that? Russia announced Wednesday that its Air Force will conduct regular bomber patrols from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, a move that's likely to further raise tensions with the West. Christian Science Monitor White supremacist charged in Kansas murders makes court appearance By Kevin Murphy OLATHE Kan. (Reuters) - A white supremacist accused of killing three people at two Jewish facilities in Kansas will be evaluated for his competency to stand trial on capital murder charges, a judge ruled Wednesday. Former Ku Klux Klan member Frazier Glenn Cross Jr., 73, also known… Reuters US, India end impasse that threatened WTO pact NEW DELHI (AP) — The United States and India said Thursday they had resolved a dispute over stockpiling of food by governments, clearing a major stumbling block to a deal to boost world trade. Associated Press Play Kangaroo donates to North Carolina-based military support programs Giant checks were presented at the state capitol Thursday to symbolize a major donation made by Kangaroo Express to North Carolina-based military support programs. WTVD – Raleigh/Durham Ohioan gets 5 years for child rape suspect's death URBANA, Ohio (AP) — A judge on Wednesday handed down a five-year prison term to an Ohio man for the jailhouse beating of a child-rape suspect who later died, rejecting the suspect's allegations that other inmates also attacked the victim. Associated Press Redskins' RG3 speaks again on unity, leadership ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Asked if it really matters whether he's liked by his teammates, Robert Griffin III had the classic turn-the-tables response. Associated Press Dubai woos commuters with first tram line DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Mideast commercial hub of Dubai opened its first tram line on Wednesday, enticing would-be riders with air-conditioned platforms and a premium section on its sleek cars for those willing to spend a few more dirhams. Associated Press The Angry GOP Backlash to Obama's Historic Climate Accord Within hours of the surprise announcement that President Obama had struck a landmark climate-change accord with China, the statements flooded in from Republicans. They were, predictably, apoplectic. The Atlantic AP sources: IS, al-Qaida reach accord in Syria ISTANBUL (AP) — Militant leaders from the Islamic State group and al-Qaida gathered at a farm house in northern Syria last week and agreed on a plan to stop fighting each other and work together against their opponents, a high-level Syrian opposition official and a rebel commander have told The… Associated Press Mexico will pay China firm for cancelled bidding MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials say they will have to pay a Chinese-led consortium for costs incurred in filing the winning bid on a rail contract that the government later cancelled. Associated Press Famous Las Vegas gambler gets probation in card-marking case By Marty Graham SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A Las Vegas gambler who once famously turned $50 into $40 million and then lost it all has been sentenced to three years' probation for a card-marking scheme that got him arrested at a California casino, a San Diego prosecutor said on Thursday. Anargyros… Reuters Another Senate Loss for Democrats The rolling Democratic nightmare that is Election 2014 took another sour turn with the declaration on Wednesday morning that Republican Dan Sullivan had ousted Senator Mark Begich in Alaska. The Atlantic Mexico official: Sinaloa cartel boss' son arrested MEXICO CITY (AP) — A son of alleged Sinaloa drug cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has been captured in northwestern Mexico, a federal official said Thursday. Associated Press Colorado man trapped for three days between department store walls By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado man was pulled to safety on Tuesday after rescuers cut through the wall of a department store where he had been trapped for three days after plunging from the building's roof, authorities said. Paul Felyk, 35, was rescued from between the walls of a… Reuters Mom Faces Criminal Charges Because Officials Think Being a Vegan Endangers Her Baby Eating less meat can do good things for your health and the environment. But for Sarah Markham, a mother in Seminole County, Fla., refusing to feed her baby formula that she believed contained animal by-products has had dire consequences. She was arrested, lost custody of her son for several… Takepart.com Pentagon Number two urges end to U.S. defense cut 'madness' By David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work on Wednesday appealed to lawmakers to "stop the madness" of across-the-board Pentagon spending cuts, saying they threaten U.S. military readiness and technological dominance at a time of rising global challenges.… Reuters Iran says it has responded to Obama's letters TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top security official in Iran said Wednesday the Islamic Republic has written back in response to letters sent by U.S. President Barack Obama, the first acknowledgement of such correspondence. However, it's not clear whether Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote the… Associated Press Play Video Biden, Klain Stress Need for Ebola Funding Vice President Joe Biden and Ron Klain, the country's Ebola response coordinator, met with aid groups Thursday to ask for their help in getting Congress to pass an emergency funding measure to combat the disease. (Nov. 13) Associated Press Videos Earthquake swarm in remote Nevada region intensifies (Reuters) - An earthquake swarm that started rocking a secluded region in northwest Nevada this summer intensified over the past week, geology officials said on Wednesday. The swarm, centered just off the state's northwest border some 40 miles (65 km) southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, started July 12… Reuters California man pleads not guilty to killing family of four By Dana Feldman VICTORVILLE Calif. (Reuters) - An ex-convict pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to four counts of murder in the slayings of a couple and their two young sons whose skeletal remains were found buried last year in the California desert. The suspect, Charles "Chase" Merritt, 57, has been… Reuters 140-million-year-old dinosaur tooth found in Malaysia A dinosaur tooth found in Malaysia is at least 140 million years old and belongs to a new species within the "bird-hipped" Ornithischian order, researchers said Thursday. While still unsure of the exact species of dinosaur, lead researcher Masatoshi Sone from the University of Malaya said the… AFP Court papers: Teen waited to reveal captor's name CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teen who was kidnapped in October 2013 waited until a week after she was home to reveal her alleged captor's identity, according to court papers released Wednesday. Associated Press Despite threats, Israel security chiefs face off publicly Israel's security services have earned a rare rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after engaging in a public quarrel as confrontation with the Palestinians threatened to escalate. Details of the spat were plastered across Israel's main newspapers Thursday after Netanyahu's office issued a… AFP UK woman jailed for sending cash to jihadist husband in Syria London (AFP) - A British woman who tried to send 20,000 euros ($25,000) to her husband fighting with Islamic State (IS) group in Syria was on Thursday jailed for 28 months and seven days. AFP Play Congressman Jim Costa takes lead in 16th District race Long-serving Congressman Jim Costa is now in the lead to keep his district 16 seat, but the race remains close. KFSN – Fresno Boyfriend of 'house of horrors' mother speaks out UXBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The man who lived in the basement of a squalid home where the remains of three babies were found spoke out Wednesday for the first time, saying he was unaware of the "inhuman" and "unbelievable" conditions his children were living in because he was not allowed upstairs. Associated Press Utah man charged with snatching 5-year-old girl from bedroom (Reuters) - A man accused of abducting a sleeping 5-year-old Utah girl from her bed before being quickly apprehended was charged on Wednesday with felony charges of child kidnapping and burglary, authorities said. Troy Morley, 48, was arrested before dawn on Friday just blocks from the child's… Reuters California leads by example on climate change SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the U.S. and China — the world's top two polluting nations — turn to implementing new rules aimed at curbing climate change, the countries can look to the most populous U.S. state as an example of the costs and challenges of fighting global warming. Associated Press Russia gas flows still frozen; Ukraine banks on mild weather to hold out By Vladimir Soldatkin and Pavel Polityuk MOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine signaled it may hold off from paying Russia's billion-dollar gas invoice - part of an EU-brokered agreement to restart supplies frozen since June - in the hope mild weather can help it last out longer as it grapples with… Reuters Get that Obama or Putin look for $44, on Chinese web Chinese traders are offering the chance to get that "world leader look" by selling copies of the garb worn by Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at this week's APEC summit in Beijing. While the silky high-collared tunics were based on the traditional "Mao suits" once beloved by Chinese… AFP Star-studded rock lineup honors Lynyrd Skynyrd ATLANTA (AP) — A star-studded lineup of young and seasoned rockers took to the stage of Atlanta's venerable Fox Theatre Wednesday night to honor Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band that fomented the Southern rock genre and was a 1970s radio staple. Associated Press Turkey's Erdogan planning to expand palace with residence Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is planning to expand his already controversial new presidential palace with a 250-room residency building, Ankara's top architect was quoted as saying Thursday. The vast new presidential palace on the outskirts of Ankara has already been bitterly criticised… AFP Play Video Top U.S. military officials tells Congress, "our campaign against ISIL has made progress" Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel tells lawmakers Islamic State's advancement has "stalled". Rough Cut. No reporter narration. Reuters Videos New York 'cannibal cop' sentenced to time served A former New York policeman who had a conviction for plotting to abduct and eat women overturned was sentenced to time served Wednesday on a related charge. Dubbed the "cannibal cop," 30-year-old Gilberto Valle became a tabloid sensation when his 2013 trial exposing the strange world of cannibal… AFP Senate Dems Invent New Position For Elizabeth Warren Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is officially part of Senate leadership after Senate Democrats created a new leadership position just for her. In the new role, Warren will serve as a liaison to liberal groups to ensure they have a voice in leadership meetings and discussions, according to a source… ABC News Toyota to recall 362,000 Camry, other models globally TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would recall a combined 361,800 vehicles globally, including the Camry sedan, covering three separate defects. Subject to the recalls are 170,000 Camrys to fix a faulty ball joint that could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Europe… Reuters Professor sues school over her disclosures to FBI PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A physics professor at the California Institute of Technology sued the school Thursday, claiming she faced a "merciless campaign" of retaliation for telling the FBI that she suspected illegal activities at the university-managed NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Associated Press 3 Reasons You're Not Getting Hired Sending out lots of résumés with no responses? Or perhaps you're getting interviews, but not the job? While it may feel like you're doing everything in your power to land a new job, if you're having trouble closing the deal, it's time for another look. There are probably obvious reasons why you're… U.S.News & World Report LP Monsanto to pay Pacific Northwest wheat farmers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Monsanto Co. said Wednesday it will pay nearly $2.4 million to settle a dispute with farmers in the Pacific Northwest over genetically modified wheat. Associated Press The Vacation Virus Earlier this year, I woke up like most people do on Monday mornings: in total agony. However, this time at least, the agony had less to do with ennui than it did with the fact that I could barely move my arms and legs. The Atlantic California teen arrested in shooting death of U.S. Army veteran (Reuters) - A southern California teen was arrested on Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Army veteran who had recently returned home from Afghanistan, police said. Vincent Estrada, 18, of Sylmar, was arrested and booked on a charge of murder, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a… Reuters 4 Americans: How health care law affected them CHICAGO (AP) — More than 7 million people have signed up for private health insurance under the system introduced last year for those who were uninsured or had policies considered substandard. Associated Press