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China city goes on defense after school attackTAIXING, China (AP) -- A Chinese city shaken by one of three back-to-back attacks on schools stepped up security and urged its citizens to "trust the government" Saturday, a day after parents of the injured children protested outside a local hospital....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 4:20 am Obama will fight for new campaign finance rules (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 4:13 am Family Fights $18,000 Verizon Phone Bill“You can’t print what my husband said’’ when the bill came, Mary St. Germain said. “He was very shocked.’’
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 4:10 am Thai protesters call for reinforcements in capitalBANGKOK (AP) -- Anti-government protesters, showing little sign of wearing down after seven weeks of protests, said Saturday that supporters from around the country were sending reinforcements to fortify their encampment in the Thai capital....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 4:09 am Obama to grads: Seek challenges, not party fights (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 4:08 am Lessons from health bill apply to financial reform (AP)AP - Bye, bye, Mr. Nice Guy.Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 4:07 am U.S. likely to reveal size of nuclear stockpile: report+(Kyodo) _ The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is likely to reveal the size of the U.S. nuclear stockpile during a meeting of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty review...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 4:06 am Tens of thousands rally against Nepal's governmentKATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Tens of thousands of former communist rebels and their supporters rallied in the capital Saturday demanding Nepal's coalition government be disbanded and replaced by a Maoist-led government....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 4:03 am Rallies expect boost after Ariz. immigration law (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 4:03 am Obama calls for limits on corporate campaign moneyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Warning of a potential "corporate takeover of our elections," President Barack Obama increased pressure on Congress on Saturday to pass reforms to limit companies' ability to influence political campaigns.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 May 2010 | 4:02 am Baseball: F's ace Darvish shuts out Lions+(Kyodo) _ (EDS: TO BE LED) Yu Darvish threw his first shutout of the season and Kensuke Tanaka went 3-for-4 with an RBI as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Seibu Lions 5-0 for their...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 4:02 am Tracking the oil slick...Arkansas braced for more rough weather - 9&10 News
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 4:01 am Obama will fight for new campaign finance rulesPresident Barack Obama on Saturday pressed Congress for swift action on measures to restrict political advertising by corporations and labor unions, saying that "no less than the integrity of our democracy" is at stake.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 4:00 am Arizona deputy shot; illegal immigrants suspected
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 4:00 am Arizona deputy shot; illegal immigrants suspectedLaw officers backed by helicopters hunted gunmen in Arizona's desert early Saturday after a sheriff's deputy was wounded by suspected illegal immigrants believed to be smuggling marijuana, officials said. The violent episode came amid nationwide debate over the state's tough new immigration law.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 3:59 am M4.9 quake jolts Niigata Prefecture+(Kyodo) _ An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 jolted Niigata Prefecture on Saturday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:57 am REFILING: 2ND LD: World Expo opens to public in Shanghai+(Kyodo) _ (EDS: FIXING SLUG AVAILABLE FOR SOME SUBSCRIBERS. NO CHANGE IN CONTENTS) Thousands of eager visitors, most of them Chinese, poured into the World Expo site in Shanghai's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:55 am Jazz beat Nuggets 112-104 to clinch series in 6 (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:54 am Lakers knock out Thunder on Gasol's tip-in (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:53 am 2ND LD: World Expo opens to public in Shanghai+(Kyodo) _ (ADDING QUOTES FROM JAPANESE MINISTER, VISITORS, DETAIL) Thousands of eager visitors, most of them Chinese, poured into the World Expo site in Shanghai's financial hub Pudong...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:46 am Rwandan leader snubs US lawsuitRwandan President Paul Kagame travels to the US, ignoring a lawsuit filed there over the 1994 deaths of two African leaders.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 3:46 am Kennedy cousin Skakel's appeal to challenge lawyer (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:42 am Official: 1 dead, 2 dozen hurt in Ark. tornadoes (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:40 am Rallies expect boost after Ariz. immigration lawImmigrant rights activists planning dozens of Saturday marches nationwide hope Arizona's controversial immigration law spurs tens of thousands to protest and adds urgency to pleas for federal immigration reform.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 3:40 am Peek-A-Boo, I See You (GIF)*****
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 3:40 am Tracked From Space: Gulf Oil Slick Approaches LandThe oil slick that resulted from the rig explosion on April 20 in the Gulf of Mexico is heading toward the Mississippi Delta and nearby coastline.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 3:40 am Census workers get ready for door-to-door count (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:39 am Booming China on show to world at Shanghai Expo - Washington Post
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 3:38 am Brazilian gets 30 years for U.S. nun’s murder
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 3:35 am BP plan deemed major spill from Gulf well unlikely (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 3:34 am LEAD: Soccer: Tulio hits winner as Grampus edge Yamagata+(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDS MORE RESULTS, QUOTES, WILL UPDATE AFTER LATE GAMES) Australia international striker Josh Kennedy marked his return from injury with a goal and Marcus Tulio Tanaka...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:32 am 9 Amazing Asian Films You Probably Haven't SeenThere has never been a better time to be a fan of Asian cinema.Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of Asian film, or a casual movie fan starving for a good story, this list has something to offer for everyone.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 3:30 am Nepal Maoist ProtestSupporters of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) march towards the venue of a mass protest rally in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, May 1, 2010. Thousands of police in riot gear guarded the streets of Nepal's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:29 am Ark. tornadoes kill 1, injure two dozen
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 3:28 am Golf: Maruyama takes lead at Crowns+(Kyodo) _ Former U.S. PGA Tour player Shigeki Maruyama shot a 2-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of The Crowns. Maruyama had a birdie-birdie start and...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:27 am Greek unions protest expected austerity measuresATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Thousands of protesters are gathering in central Athens for rallies fueled by anger at expected harsh austerity measures needed to secure rescue loans for near-bankrupt Greece....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 3:25 am Soccer: J-League 1st division results+(Kyodo) _ (EDS: WILL UPDATE WITH STANDINGS AFTER EVENING GAMES) Results of Saturday's J-League first division matches: Yokohama F Marinos 1, Jubilo Iwata 0 Vissel Kobe 1, Albirex...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:24 am Huge crowds expected at LA's immigration march - San Jose Mercury News
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 3:23 am Groups warn of Thai civil war, say int'l help needed+(Kyodo) _ International groups warned late Friday the spiraling crisis in Thailand may lead to "an undeclared civil war." At least 27 people have been killed and more than 900 others...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:21 am Greece braced for mass protestsThousands of Greek protesters gather in the capital Athens for a rally against government austerity plans.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 3:19 am Nepal Maoists rally in KathmanduThousands of Maoists gather in the Nepalese capital for a May Day rally aimed at forcing the government to stand down.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 3:13 am Wild scenarios emerge in UK's chaotic electionWill Labour finish third yet end up with the most seats — then dump the leader who stumbled into unlikely victory? Will the rightwing Tories enter an awkward alliance with the center-left Liberal Democrats?Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 3:13 am Wild Scenarios Emerge in Britain's Chaotic ElectionStrange scenarios abound in Britain's unpredictable election, in which the Tories seem set to win the popular vote yet could end up with fewer seats than Gordon Brown's Labour Party.
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 May 2010 | 3:13 am U.S., Australia warn of terror attacks in IndiaNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The United States and Australia on Saturday warned of "imminent" terror attacks on a number of popular shopping centers in New Delhi, stepping up their previous alerts of last month.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 May 2010 | 3:11 am U.S., Australia warn of terror attacks in IndiaThe United States and Australia on Saturday warned of "imminent" terror attacks on a number of popular shopping centers in New Delhi, stepping up their previous alerts of last month.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 3:11 am Suspect Makes "Jason Bourne" Escape from LAPDIt started 11 days ago when a resident at an upscale downtown L.A. high-rise tower smelled fumes coming from neighboring apartment. Firefighters knocked on the neighbor's door, but he refused to let them in.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 3:10 am NATO investigates report of Afghan civilian deathsKABUL (AP) -- NATO is investigating an Afghan official's accusation that a military convoy killed two women and a child in a car in a southeastern province....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 3:09 am NATO investigates report of Afghan civilian deathsNATO is investigating an Afghan official's accusation that a military convoy killed two women and a child in a car in a southeastern province. A spokesman for the governor of Zabul...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 May 2010 | 3:09 am U.S. pressures BP as Gulf oil slick spreadsVENICE, Louisiana (Reuters) - The U.S. government pressured energy giant BP to avert an environmental disaster as a huge, unchecked oil spill reached coastal Louisiana, imperiling fish and shrimp breeding grounds and vulnerable wetlands teeming with wildlife.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 May 2010 | 3:04 am End run to an Americanized SenateThe Conservatives are trying to circumvent the Constitution to empower the Red Chamber – altering the very fabric of Canadian federalism
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am May 1: Letters to the editorToday’s topics: accounting for initials; oil spills; the CBC; global bank tax ... and more
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am Life in the German empireGermany’s fortunes are now intimately linked to a circle of countries that have become economic colonies
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am Pressing ahead on journalistic freedomIran, Cuba, China, Mexico … the list goes on
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am Why weddings matter more than everTwo are stronger than one, and the life you make together can be infinitely richer than the one you’ve lived alone
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am We are stronger as one than if we stand apartThe New West Partnership reflects the shifting economic power in this country – and globally
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 May 2010 | 3:00 am Making Oil in Minutes, Not MillenniaPetroleum was formed by the compression and heating of biomass over millennia. Chemical engineers at the University of Michigan
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 2:50 am Democrats' immigration plan shows shift to Republican views - Washington Post
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 2:46 am Suicide bomber kills 2 in Pakistan's Swat ValleyMINGORA, Pakistan (AP) -- A suicide bomber blew himself up in a busy market area in the main city in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Saturday, killing two civilians in the northwestern region wrested from the Taliban last year, police said....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 2:41 am Kurdish rebels kill 4 Turkish soldiers, wound 7ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Kurdish rebels killed four Turkish soldiers and wounded seven others in eastern Turkey in the largest attack on troops in several months, authorities said Saturday....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 1 May 2010 | 2:38 am BP under fire over US oil spillCriticism mounts in the US of BP over its handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, as bad weather hampers the clean-up.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 2:36 am Lakers knock out Thunder on Gasol's tip-inA series that was all about Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant ended up being decided by the superstar who got lost in the shuffle.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:31 am Vision Improves With the Right OutlookCould a little motivation help you to focus your eyesight?
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 2:30 am Jazz beat Nuggets 112-104 to clinch seriesThe Utah Jazz are almost as familiar with their next opponent as their most recent.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:28 am Thousands gather for protests in Athens as anger mounts over expected harsh austerity planATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thousands of protesters are gathering in central Athens for rallies fueled by anger at expected harsh austerity measures needed to secure rescue loans for near-bankrupt Gre...
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 May 2010 | 2:26 am BP plan deemed major spill from Gulf well unlikelyThe worst U.S. oil spill in decades reached into precious shoreline habitat along the Gulf Coast as documents emerged showing British Petroleum downplayed the possibility of a catastrophic accident at the offshore rig that exploded.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:26 am Pens seize 1-0 lead behind perfect power playThe Montreal Canadiens probably guessed what kind of night it would be when their best defenseman was injured near the midpoint of the first period, and the Penguins scored a power-play goal because of it.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:25 am US warns of Delhi attack threatThe US embassy in India warns of "imminent attacks" by militants in the capital Delhi, stepping up an earlier warning.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 2:23 am Documents: BP didn't plan for major spill
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 2:20 am Colbert Opens with Rube Goldberg Machine, Interviews OK GoIn honor of his guests OK Go, Stephen kicked off last night's Colbert Report with a Rube Goldberg version of the show's opening. Includes an interview with the band and performance.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 2:20 am Perrilloux's uphill climb starts with Vikes tryoutRyan Perrilloux's college career ended quietly without the promise of a pro contract, the once-prized quarterback's stock plummeting out of the draft and to the point where all he had was a tryout invitation from the Minnesota Vikings.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:16 am Teenager released on bail after double stabbingA teenager has been released on bail after an alleged breakfast-time dispute between neighbours left a middle-aged man dead and a woman fighting for her life.Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 1 May 2010 | 2:16 am Six-RBI day caps big first month for rookieDavid Freese's six-RBI bonanza this week backed up the St. Louis Cardinals' assessment that he belongs in the lineup. And his no-nonsense attitude off the field is repaying the team for sticking with him last winter.Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 May 2010 | 2:15 am Is Cannabis Treated Unfairly in the USA? [Infographic]*****
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 2:10 am Greek austerity measures will work: deputy PMSHANGHAI/ATHENS (Reuters) - The austerity measures Greece is likely to implement as part of a pending financial rescue deal will be enough to help avert default on the country's debts, Deputy Prime Minister Theodoros Pangalos said on Saturday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 May 2010 | 2:04 am Taiwan conducts rare executionsTaiwan executes four men, in the island's first cases of capital punishment since 2005, after pressure from victims' families.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 May 2010 | 1:55 am Rescuing girls from sex slaveryGeeta was 9 when she began wearing makeup, staying up until 2 a.m. and having sex with as many as 60 men a day.
Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 May 2010 | 1:40 am Thai protesters say reinforcements to fortify protest site in Thai capitalBANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protesters, showing little sign of wearing down after seven weeks of protests, said Saturday that supporters from around the country were sending reinforceme...
Source: FOXNews.com | 1 May 2010 | 1:35 am US, Egypt negotiate Mideast nuclear-free zone: report - AFP
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 1:32 am BP Is Criticized Over Oil Spill, but US Missed Chances to Act - New York Times
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 May 2010 | 1:24 am Thai standoff may worsen to civil war: crisis groupBANGKOK (Reuters) - A prolonged and increasingly violent stand-off between government and red shirt protesters in Bangkok is worsening and could deteriorate into "an undeclared civil war," the International Crisis Group said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 May 2010 | 1:03 am Racial profiling in Arizona? That’s nothing new, critics saySheriff Joe Arpaio has held illegal-immigration ‘sweeps’ for years in Maricopa County. They have made him popular in the state, but also have spurred lawsuits, investigations and complaints.As the country debates whether a tough new Arizona law against illegal immigration will lead to racial profiling, Latino activists and civil rights attorneys contend that profiling is already a reality in the Maricopa County, where two-thirds of the state's residents live.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 May 2010 | 1:00 am Arizona lawmakers modify immigration lawLegislators ban race from being used by police as a factor to identify illegal immigrants and require scrutiny only of people who police stop, detain or arrest.The Arizona Legislature has narrowed a controversial immigration law in response to allegations that the measure legalized racial profiling and forced police to determine the immigration status of everyone they encountered on the streets.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 May 2010 | 1:00 am Prosecutors investigating coal companyThe Justice Department has begun a criminal inquiry into the blast that killed 29 at a Massey Energy mine in West Virginia, law enforcement sources say.The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the explosion at Massey Energy Co.'s Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia, law enforcement sources said Friday.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 May 2010 | 1:00 am Oil from rig explosion hits Louisiana coastPoor weather hinders cleanup efforts as the spill arrives in wetlands. Government officials push BP to work harder, and Obama pledges federal help.A massive oil slick began lapping against the ragged coastline of southeastern Louisiana on Friday, threatening devastation to some of the nation's most fragile wetlands and prompting President Obama to order a moratorium on new drilling projects while the federal government considers new guidelines to prevent future spills.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 1 May 2010 | 1:00 am US kids too fat to fightRising rates of obesity among young Americans could pose a risk to the future of the military, two retired generals are warning.John Shalikashvili and Hugh Shelton, both former chairmen of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 May 2010 | 12:46 amGasol’s late basket advances Lakers
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 12:36 am Official: 1 dead, homes wrecked in Arkansas tornadoesAuthorities say tornadoes ripping through Arkansas have killed at least one person, injured more than two dozen others and ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 12:28 am Jazz knock off Nuggets, must beat L.A. next
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 May 2010 | 12:27 am Sydney: Baby abandoned on roadsideA baby boy found abandoned by the side of a road on the NSW Central Coast may have crawled out of his home, police say.The distressed relatives of the baby are speaking with police.The child, believed to be about one year...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 May 2010 | 12:25 am Ariz. deputy shot by suspected drug smugglers from MexicoA sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded Friday after encountering a group of suspected illegal immigrants who apparently had ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 1 May 2010 | 12:02 am Get ready to rumble, as Bruins, Flyers renew fightFor two weeks in February, Patrice Bergeron was a fresh-faced kid again. As a member of Team Canada at the...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:59 pm Mets pound PhilliesPHILADELPHIA - Rod Barajas homered twice, Jonathon Niese pitched seven impressive innings and the surging New York...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:55 pm Jazz beat Nuggets 112-104 to clinch seriesSALT LAKE CITY - Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 20 rebounds, rookie Wesley Matthews scored 23 and made a key block,...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:52 pm Bruins-Flyers MatchupsThis may not be an Original Six matchup, but it's the next best thing. It pits two teams with a history --...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:50 pm Hawks beat Bucks to force Game 7MILWAUKEE - Jamal Crawford saw the end to his series-long shooting slump coming, making a promise after the pregame...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:47 pm Lakers knock out Thunder on Pau Gasol's tip-inOKLAHOMA CITY - Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:46 pm Britain's prime minister race tightening at the finish - Boston Globe
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:44 pm 'The Rat' loves old-time hockeyThere have been plenty of NHL players who deserved to be called rats. But there was only one Rat. "Yeah,...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:42 pm Bringing out the TruthPaul Pierce has heard about his next assignment ad nauseum - about how he has drawn the toughest straw in the NBA. ...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:40 pm Shawn Thornton may be odd-man outBlake Wheeler has been skating on the fourth line for the last three days, giving the indication that Shawn Thornton,...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:40 pm Wayward Woods fails to make cutTiger Woods misses the cut for only the sixth time in his professional career following a second-round 79 at Quail Hollow.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:39 pm Royals hold on to top first-place RaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An error by reliever Randy Choate helped Kansas City score twice in the ninth inning, and...Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:38 pm Kurdish rebels kill 4 Turkish soldiers, wound 7 in attack on military outpostANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Kurdish rebels killed four Turkish soldiers and wounded seven others in eastern Turkey in the largest attack on troops in several months, authorities said Saturday. ...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:32 pm Document: BP didn't plan for a major oil spillBritish Petroleum downplayed the possibility of a catastrophic accident at an offshore rig that exploded, causing the worst U.S. ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:22 pm Brown acknowledged that if opinion polls stay as they are he could be out of power by next weekendBritish Prime Minister, and Leader of the ruling Labour Party, Gordon Brown (R), stands with members of his cabinet during the launch of his party's poster campaign in Birmingham, central England. Brown's...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:10 pm Cameron for his part, vowed there would be no complacencyBritish opposition Conservative party Leader David Cameron (L) is greeted by pupils as he arives for an election campaign visit to Landau Forte College in Derby, central England. British premier Gordon...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:10 pm UK voters spurred by TV debates Duration:02:28VIDEO The general election campaign in Britain has been transformed by the country's first ever televised debates, held between the three main party leaders. The Liberal Democrats have gained most from...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:10 pm Blair returned Friday to help shore up Brown's flagging campaignFormer British prime minister Tony Blair, has his blood pressure taken during a campaign visit to the Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre in north London. British premier Gordon Brown's re-election...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:10 pm Lakers eliminate ThunderA tipped shot by Pau Gasol at the buzzer gives Los Angeles 96-94 win and 4-2 series victory
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:37 pm Brazil: Rancher found guilty in killing of US nunRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- A jury convicted a Brazilian rancher early Saturday of orchestrating the murder of U.S. nun and Amazon defender Dorothy Stang....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:36 pm Children’s cold, allergy medicines recalledMore than 40 over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medications are being recalled in the United States and 11 other countries because they don't meet quality standards.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:35 pm Jeter helps Yanks stop White SoxNew York slugger belts tiebreaking seventh inning two-run triple in 6-4 win over Chicago
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:27 pm Orioles turn the tide against BoSoxBaltimore reverses trend and comes up with extra innings win against Boston
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:24 pm Shaken baby injuries rose in recessionThe number of babies and young children suffering abusive head trauma climbed by 55 percent in the months after the recession began in December 2007, shows a new review.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:21 pm Student who hacked Sarah Palin's e-mail account found guilty - Washington Post
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:16 pm Nepal puts thousands of police on streets ahead of Maoists' anti-government protestKATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of police in riot gear guarded the streets of Nepal's capital Saturday where former communist rebels plan to bring in half a million supporters to protest agains...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:14 pm U.S. Revises Tack on Mideast ArmsWashington, Egypt discuss plan to rid region of nuclear weapons, in effort to steal Iran's thunder at U.N. conference.
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:13 pm Planning for her daughtersRecently widowed woman looks for ways to provide after she is gone
Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:01 pm What's Behind Apple's Clash With Flash?Apple CEO Steve Jobs released a letter explaining why he isn't a fan of Adobe Systems' Flash. The missive could doom what has become the dominant multimedia technology. It's not the first time Apple has taken aim at mainstream technologies to improve the user experience on its products. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:01 pm US tornadoes kill threeCLINTON, Arkansas - Authorities say tornadoes ripping through central Arkansas have killed at least three people, injured 25 others and destroyed several homes.A state Department of Emergency Management spokeswoman said teams...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:46 pm Yankees ride Jeter’s bat to get past White Sox
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:44 pm One thousand people to bare all for Tunick shoot in UK cityOne thousand nude volunteers are to take part in a photo shoot marking the 10th anniversary of the Lowry art gallery.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:34 pm Arizona Deputy Wounded In Desert Shootout FoundA sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded after encountering a group of suspected illegal immigrants who apparently had been hauling bales of marijuana along a major smuggling corridor in the Arizona desert - a violent episode that comes amid a heated national debate over immigration. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:27 pm Japan 'bee rustlers' sting apiaristsJapanese bee-keepers are warned to be on their guard after a spate of thefts of hives by so-called bee rustlers.Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:22 pm China city urges citizens to 'trust the government' following protest over school attackTAIXING, China (AP) — A Chinese city shaken by one of three back-to-back attacks on schools stepped up security and urged its citizens to "trust the government" Saturday, a day after parents of ...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:59 pm Panama police find arsenal of assault rifles, grenades at sociology professor's housePANAMA CITY (AP) — Police in Panama say they have found an arsenal of assault rifles, grenades and almost a half million rounds of ammunition at the home of a Guatemalan-born sociology pro...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:56 pm VIDEO: Belgium votes to ban wearing of Islamic burqa in public. Duration: 01:00VIDEO Belgian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to ban the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public, paving the way for the first clampdown of its kind in Europe. But the move was condemned by Muslim...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:53 pm There were two abstentions, but significantly, no one voted against the ban in parliamentView of the Belgian Parliament prior to a vote on banning the full-face Islamic veil in public. Muslims in Belgium hit out at the looming public ban , saying claims it was being introduced for security...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:53 pm Blow the whistleCall-girl's claims cast cloud over French footballSource: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:48 pm 2 Ex-Brooklyn Men Charged in Terror Plot - New York Times
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:44 pm US women rally for topless marchFARMINGTON - A forecast of sunny skies in April seems like the perfect time to put the top down. But a drive in a convertible isn't what some Maine women had in mind Friday.Nearly two dozen of them marched topless through this...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:43 pm Goldman's Troubles DeepenProsecutors have dived into the Goldman saga, but how likely is it that the firm will be charged? And how bad could it get?Source: The Daily Beast - Big Fat Story | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:20 pm Nicaragua opposition seeks OAS intervention in political struggle, says democracy threatenedMANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua's four opposition parties are asking the Organization of American States to intervene in their power struggle with leftist President Daniel Ortega. ...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:05 pm Choppy seas frustrate effort to contain oil spillWeather hinders fight as Gulf oil slick comes ashore; Obama puts hold on new offshore drilling
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:02 pm Parties Snipe at Crist, but May Court Him Later - New York Times
Source: Top Stories - Google News | 30 Apr 2010 | 7:50 pm 'It's like watching yourself bleed to death'VENICE, Louisiana - Despair and resignation reigned among fishermen and other seafaring residents of the southern Louisiana shoreline yesterday as the vast Gulf of Mexico oil slick began to slide silently into fragile marshlands and...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 7:00 pm Chinese diplomat beaten by Houston policeThree Houston police officers have been restricted to desk duty after they followed a Chinese diplomat into the parking garage of the Chinese Consulate, arrested the man and injured him, the Houston mayor said.Mayor Annise Parker...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:58 pm Transitional housing slowly getting built in HaitiPAPETTE, Haiti (AP) -- Unlike the vast majority of earthquake victims still crowded into squalid camps, the simple farmers of this hard-hit village have reason to hope as hurricane season looms....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:50 pm Ariz. Governor Signs Bill Revising Immigration LawGov. Jan Brewer says the revisions should quell concerns that the measure will lead to racial profiling. Both the law and the changes to it will take effect July 29 unless blocked by a court or referendum filing. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:40 pm King Carl Gustaf 's BirthdaySweden's king marks his 64th birthdaySource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:01 pm Burqa banned in BelgiumBRUSSELS and Paris - The first European ban on the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public is poised to come into force in Belgium. A parliamentary vote on a Bill which bans face coverings has raised fears among Muslim groups and human...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:00 pm BP's containment problem is unprecedentedThe company must stop a relentless gush of oil nearly a mile below the surface, in a situation that hasn't been dealt with before.The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico presents BP Exploration and Production with a problem of unprecedented severity — a limitless gush in very deep waters — forcing the London-based company to grasp for fixes that have never been tried before.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 5:42 pm Woods Misses The Cut At Quail HollowThe world's No. 1 golfer matched the worst nine-hole score of his PGA Tour career and wound up with a 7-over 79. He was coming off a tie for fourth at the Masters three weeks ago, which was his first competition since a five-month break after a series of extra-marital affairs came to light. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 5:24 pm Authorities rescue Mexican journalists stranded after ambush on international convoyOAXACA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities rescued two journalists Friday who had been stranded for nearly three days among feuding militants after a caravan of rights activists was caught ...
Source: FOXNews.com | 30 Apr 2010 | 5:14 pm Britain's candidates agree: This race is wide openLONDON (AP) -- Divided over the country's ballooning debt, the economy and the contentious issue of immigration, the three front runners in Britain's general election can still agree on one thing: This race is anyone's to win....Source: AP Top International News At 5:20 a... | 30 Apr 2010 | 5:04 pm Second Louisiana rig accident minor: reportHOUSTON (Reuters) - An inland shallow-water drilling rig capsized near Morgan City, Louisiana, while being towed to a salvage yard, the Coast Guard said on Friday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 4:32 pm Jury convicts on 2 charges in Palin e-mail hackingA federal jury has convicted a former Tennessee college student of two charges in the hacking of Sarah Palin's e-mail account.
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 4:26 pm Supporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco FrancoSupporters of late Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco give the fascist salute as they take part in a demonstration against magistrate Baltasar Garzon on April 24 in Madrid. Garzon is facing trial...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:58 pm Student convicted of hacking Palin emailsKNOXVILLE, Tennessee - A federal jury has convicted a former Tennessee college student of two charges in the hacking of Sarah Palin's email account.The jury convicted 22-year-old David Kernell of unauthorised access to a computer...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:46 pm Somali piracy accused plead not guiltyNORFOLK, Virginia - Nine Somali men accused of attacking two US Navy ships off Africa have pleaded not guilty to piracy and weapons charges.They entered their pleas Friday before US Magistrate Judge J. Bradford Stillman in Virginia.Their...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:44 pm Clinton Says Mideast Talks To Restart Next WeekIsrael and the Palestinians will begin indirect talks with George Mitchell, the special U.S. envoy to the Mideast. The secretary of state said Friday the ultimate goal is to get the parties into direct negotiations with each other. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:34 pm Activists hope Ariz. law opposition boosts ralliesImmigrant rights activists hope Arizona's controversial immigration law will spark scores of people to protest in rallies nationwide ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:24 pm Military To Congress: Keep Gay Policy For NowDefense Secretary Robert Gates, in a letter to the House Armed Services Committee, says forcing policy changes on the military before it's ready would be a mistake. He has ordered a study by Dec. 1 that will look at whether housing arrangements would have to be altered. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:17 pm 5 children hurt in new China school attackA farmer wielding a hammer attacked kindergartners Friday, injuring five, before burning himself to death in the third horrific ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 3:12 pm Economy expands as consumer spending picks upWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.2 percent annual rate in the first quarter as consumers increased spending at the fastest pace in three years, the strongest sign yet a sustainable recovery may be taking hold.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:50 pm Hacker of Sarah Palin's e-mail found guiltyKNOXVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - A college student who hacked into former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account and posted some of its contents on the Internet was found guilty Friday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:43 pm Oil spill reaches Louisiana shoreEfforts to keep some of the millions of gallons of oil spewing from an offshore well from hitting the coast of Louisiana were ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:39 pm Gulf area fishermen hope for hazmat jobsThey were Cajun and Italian, Vietnamese and Cambodian, in white shrimp boots and scuffed sneakers, with sun-baked faces and hard squinting eyes. By the hundreds, the fishermen had crowded into the gymnasium at Boothville-Venice Elementary School for a Friday training class arranged by BP, the oil company that had leased the offshore oil rig that exploded last week and is now threatening their livelihoods.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:37 pm Massey faces criminal probe for mine blast: sourcesWASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Massey Energy Co is under criminal investigation by the FBI after the deadly mine explosion in West Virginia, U.S. officials familiar with the matter said on Friday, news that sent the company's stock plummeting.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:30 pm 9 Somali Pirate Suspects Plead Not GuiltySuspects Face Charges Related to Attacks on Two Navy Ships off African CoastSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:25 pm Two Men Charged In NYC With Supporting TerrorThe U.S. citizens are accused of conspiring to give computer advice, buy watches and do other tasks to help al-Qaida "modernize." They waived their rights to a hearing in Alexandria, Va., and were ordered transferred to New York for a bail hearing there. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:20 pm Clinton: Mideast Peace Talks To Resume Next WeekNegotiations Between Israelis, Palestinians to Get Back on Track, Though No Face-to-Face Talks Are PlannedSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 2:00 pm Hundreds line up for oil spill cleanup jobs in FloridaHundreds stood in a line that wrapped around Workforce Escarosa in Pensacola this morning to apply for positions on a cleanup ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:40 pm Jury Convicts Ex-Student In Palin E-Mail CaseA federal jury in Knoxville has convicted a 22-year-old former Tennessee college student of David Kernell two charges in the hacking of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account. He was also found NOT guilty of wire fraud. The jury failed to reach a verdict on identity theft. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:29 pm Day In PicturesA Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera LensSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:22 pm Gerry Ryan's Death Shocks IrelandIreland Mourns the Loss of Its Top Broadcaster Found Dead in His Apartment After Not Showing Up to WorkSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:00 pm Spate Of Attacks On Children Shocks ChinaA man attacked kindergarten students with a hammer before setting himself on fire Friday, in China's third attack on kindergarteners in three days. Melissa Block talks with NPR's Louisa Lim about the reasons such attacks occur in the country. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:00 pm Oil Spill Complicates Energy BillThe prospects for an energy bill didn't look good at the beginning of the week when Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham pulled out of a tripartisan energy and climate change proposal he had worked on for months. And as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico creeps toward the shore, plans to expand offshore oil drilling — to attract industry support and bring along some Republicans — are increasingly uncertain. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: NPR Topics: News | 30 Apr 2010 | 1:00 pm Kent State slayings 40 years later: Special graduations setFor some graduating seniors of the Class of 1970, there would be no joyful mortarboard tosses, posing for photos with proud parents ...
Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:51 pm Iraq Al QaidaMunaf Abdul-Rahim al-Rawi speaks to The Associated Press at an undisclosed location in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, April 23, 2010. In the interview released Friday April 30, 2010, with The Associated Press,...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:17 pm Hundreds of Albanian opposition supporters rallyHundreds of Albanian opposition supporters rally in Tirana's main boulevard in 2009. Tens of thousands people rallied Friday in front of the Albanian government building in Tirana, backing calls by the...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:02 pm Video: Kate Nash Live in StudioBritain's pop princess performs "Do-Wah-Doo" from her new album, "My Best Friend Is You."Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 12:01 pm DJ off air after competitionAn Australian DJ has been sacked after helping a friend win a A$10,000 ($12,820) on-air prize. Nova Radio presenter Hans Bruechle was dismissed from the Perth station yesterday after a caller named Ashlea phoned the station on...Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 30 Apr 2010 | 11:40 am Obama assures Gulf residents federal help is comingPresident Obama on Friday sought to reassure Gulf communities that the federal government is committed to helping them deal with the massive oil slick working its way to shore.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:46 am Vietnam Celebrates 35th Anniv. of War's EndAs Parade Re-Enacts Fall of Saigon, Communist Leader Focuses Remarks on Nation's Economic AchievementsSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:30 am Video: Britain's Pop PrincessKate Nash is already a star in the U.K. Now, she's taking the world by storm with her new album, "My Best Friend Is You."Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:24 am American Jailed in N. Korea Calls FamilyBoston Man Had Been Sentenced to 8 Years of Hard Labor for Illegally Entering CountrySource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:11 am China: Diplomat Beaten, Injured by Houston CopsPolice Accused of Harassing, Beating Deputy Consul-General while He Was Driving to Consulate in Houston; Beijing Urges ProbeSource: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 30 Apr 2010 | 10:00 am Iraq's Maliki rejects rival's call for interventionBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's prime minister on Friday criticized his main rival in last month's inconclusive election for wanting outside intervention, and denounced what he said was the foreign powers' desire to stage a ballot box coup.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 9:50 am Population growth slows in L.A., CaliforniaCalifornia added 393,000 new people in 2009, while Los Angeles added 44,000, according to a new report from the state Department of Finance.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 8:35 am Louisiana oil spill: birds and wildlife at riskOil from a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico begins to ooze ashore in the southeastern US.Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Apr 2010 | 7:58 am Chief Beck: L.A. won't be guided by Arizona immigration rulesWith as many as 100,000 people expected to convene downtown Saturday to rally in support of immigrant rights, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck went out of his way to make clear that his officers are guided by a different set of rules than the controversial state law recently passed in neighboring Arizona.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 7:48 am Nation's GDP grows at 3.2% rate in first quarterThe growth rate released by the Commerce Department is modest but is a dramatic improvement over the same period last year, and is seen as an indication that a steady recovery has taken hold. Despite three straight quarters of economic growth, the recession still has not been declared officially over.The economy grew 3.2% in the first quarter of the year, the Commerce Department reported Friday, another indication a steady, though modest, recovery has taken hold.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 30 Apr 2010 | 6:54 am British officer killed by IED 'insisted on taking most exposed position'Inquest into death of most senior officer killed since Falklands.Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 30 Apr 2010 | 4:31 am
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