(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is acquiring blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, a bold bet by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the struggling Internet pioneer by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. The deal, which will use about a fifth of Yahoo's $5.4 billion in cash and marketable securities, is the largest by far since Mayer took the reins in July seeking to reverse a multi-year decline in Yahoo's business and Web traffic. ...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber dressed in a police uniform killed 14 people including a prominent provincial council chief Monday in northern Afghanistan in an attack outside the council headquarters, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber dressed in a police uniform killed 14 people including a prominent provincial council chief Monday in northern Afghanistan in an attack outside the council headquarters, authorities said. The Taliban insurgency quickly claimed responsibility.

The country once had several dozen cases every year. It now ranks second in Europe.

The country once had several dozen cases every year. It now ranks second in Europe.

(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc said it is acquiring blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, a bold bet by Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to revitalize the struggling Internet pioneer by co-opting a Web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue. The deal, which will use about a fifth of Yahoo's $5.4 billion in cash and marketable securities, is the largest by far since Mayer took the reins in July seeking to reverse a multi-year decline in Yahoo's business and Web traffic. ...

Connecticut's governor tells commuters to consider staying in NYC if they can get there.

Connecticut's governor tells commuters to consider staying in NYC if they can get there.

One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

One Brazilian tourist was killed while 24 other people on board were injured.

A graduate in 2013 pays 250% more than someone in 1982.

A graduate in 2013 pays 250% more than someone in 1982.

A massive blast ripped through an explosives factory Monday in eastern China, killing five people and leaving another 20 missing, state media reported. Rescue work was continuing at the site of the mid-morning ...

A massive blast ripped through an explosives factory Monday in eastern China, killing five people and leaving another 20 missing, state media reported. Rescue work was continuing at the site of the mid-morning ...

It's the fifth time in three days that North Korea has launched a projectile.

It's the fifth time in three days that North Korea has launched a projectile.

The attacks are the latest in spike of bombings over the past week.

The attacks are the latest in spike of bombings over the past week.

The secretary of state heads back to the Middle East this week to press for peace talks.

The secretary of state heads back to the Middle East this week to press for peace talks.

The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a landmark immigration bill this week.

The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to pass a landmark immigration bill this week.

By Chris Francescani (Reuters) - A massive storm front swept north through the central United States on Sunday, hammering the region with fist-sized hail, blinding rain and tornadoes, including a half-mile wide twister that struck near Oklahoma City. News reports said at least one person had died. By 9:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, more than two dozen tornadoes had been spotted in parts of Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and local news reports. ...

By Chris Francescani (Reuters) - A massive storm front swept north through the central United States on Sunday, hammering the region with fist-sized hail, blinding rain and tornadoes, including a half-mile wide twister that struck near Oklahoma City. News reports said at least one person had died. By 9:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, more than two dozen tornadoes had been spotted in parts of Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and local news reports. ...

By Jane Lee SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders. A recent segment on North Korea scored over 4 million views on microblogger Sina Weibo, and even stodgy state broadcaster CCTV has used Stewart's "The Daily Show" in a report, though they wouldn't let a Chinese version of him near their cameras. ...

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer and firefighter both died Sunday after suffering critical injuries in separate accidents on the job, officials said.

PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix police officer and firefighter both died Sunday after suffering critical injuries in separate accidents on the job, officials said.

According to two new polls, President Obama's approval rating has more or less remained steady.

According to two new polls, President Obama's approval rating has more or less remained steady.