Second Storm, Zoraida, Hits Philippines
Zoraida is set to pour several inches of rain on a nation already working desperately to rescue its injured and recover its dead.
Second Storm, Zoraida, Hits Philippines
BBC
November 12, 2013

Iran singer who faces prison wins Grammy for protest anthem
Shervin Hajipour appeared stunned after hearing Jill Biden announce he'd won the Grammy's new song for social change special merit award for "Baraye."
By Chris Pizzello / AP2:48

China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon
Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng said he lodged a formal complaint with the U.S. Embassy over a "U.S. attack" on the unmanned Chinese airship.
By Damian Dovarganes / AP0:44

UK nurses, ambulance crews strike, straining health system
Unions are seeking a pay raise for the current year, but the government says it will only talk about the year ahead.
By Frank Augstein / APTop Stories

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Beloved Hollywood mountain lion P-22 draws thousands of mourners
Wildlife officials had to capture and ultimately euthanize the beloved animal after encounters with humans.
By Jae C. Hong / AP2:11

Do State of the Union speeches still matter?
Does this annual tradition of our president addressing Congress still have the same impact that it used to?
By Mariam Zuhaib / AP