UK outlines spending cuts

British Chancellor George Osborne spells out where he will cut billions of pounds in spending, in an effort to tackle the UK's deficit.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 4:20 am

Guide dogs lead the way

Nearly a hundred seeing-eye pooches and their owners gathered on Castle Island this weekend for the 2010 Walk for...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 May 2010 | 4:16 am

Firefighters: Pols' snub speaks volumes

The Boston firefighters union is accusing the City Council of boycotting an awards ceremony for 10 brave jakes...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 24 May 2010 | 4:16 am

Asahi Shimbun reports 1st-ever operating loss in FY 2009+

(Kyodo) _ Asahi Shimbun Co. said Monday it incurred its first-ever group operating loss of 4.0 billion yen in fiscal 2009 ended in March in a reversal from an operating profit of 3.4...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 4:12 am

Clinton: Koreas security situation 'precarious' (AP)

AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship has created a "highly precarious" security situation in the region and that the Obama administration is working to prevent an escalation of tension that could lead to conflict.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 4:11 am

Israel sends Vanunu back to jail

Israeli police arrest nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu for allegedly breaking parole conditions.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 4:11 am

Lost finale seen around the world

The concluding episode of TV series Lost is simultaneously screened in the US, UK and six other countries.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 4:10 am

India sees Pakistan 'trust gap'

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says a lack of trust is the main obstacle to improved relations with Pakistan.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 4:09 am

British Airways crew begin strike

British Airways cabin crew begin a five-day strike in their long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 4:04 am

Osborne announces £6.2bn cuts - Financial Times

Telegraph.co.uk

Osborne announces £6.2bn cuts Financial Times Britain will be a “leading voice for fiscal responsibility” within Europe as it embarks on a sustained programme of cutting public spending, chancellor George Osborne said on Monday. Announcing an initial £6.2bn ... Osborne announces first spending cutsTimes Online U.K. Details £6.25 Billion in Cuts to Trim DeficitWall Street Journal UK's Osborne to detail 6.2 bln stg in spending cutsReuters The Sun -BBC News -BusinessWeek all 384 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 4:03 am

S. Korean President Halts Trade with North - Voice of America

The Guardian

S. Korean President Halts Trade with North Voice of America Photo: AP South Korea's president has held a nationwide address to announce stern measures against North Korea. South Korea and the United States say Pyongyang is responsible for sinking a South Korean navy ship. President Lee Myung-bak on Monday said ... U.S., Seoul Step Up Pressure on NorthWall Street Journal Seoul shares turn up on steelmakers, shipyardsReuters US says "fully supports" S.Korea's response on warship sinkingXinhua New York Times -Washington Post -Reuters India all 1,251 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 4:01 am

Obama seeks to force votes on spending cuts

President Barack Obama on Monday is sending legislation to Congress that would allow him to force lawmakers to vote on cutting earmarks and wasteful programs from spending bills.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 4:01 am

Lebanese PM to discuss Mideast tension with Obama

Lebanon's prime minister will discuss Mideast security issues and peace efforts with President Barack Obama Monday during his first official visit to Washington as premier. Saad...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Tribesmen seize U.S. couple in Yemen

Armed Yemeni tribesmen kidnapped two American tourists, a husband and wife, near the Yemeni capital Sana'a on Monday, a Yemeni security source said.



Yemen - Sana'a - United States - Middle East - Travel and Tourism
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 4:00 am

Human error possible cause of Indian plane crash

Human error might have caused the crash of an Air India Boeing 737-800 plane that killed 158 people over the weekend, India's civil aviation minister said Monday. Weather conditions...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:58 am

3RD LD: 49 Miyazaki stud bulls to be slaughtered+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO IN 5TH-6TH GRAFS) The government decided Monday to slaughter 49 stud bulls in Miyazaki Prefecture in the face of the spread of foot-and-mouth disease there,
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:57 am

'Dormant' Icelandic volcano stops spewing ash - CNN International

Financial Times

'Dormant' Icelandic volcano stops spewing ash CNN International A picture taken by an Icelandic test flight over the volcano on Saturday 22nd May shows less ash and more steam being ejected. London, England (CNN) -- The Icelandic volcano that has been disrupting thousands of flights with its ... Icelandic volcano 'cooling off'BBC News Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 23?Christian Science Monitor Iceland volcano going quiet, but could stir againBusinessWeek Xinhua -euronews -The Guardian all 272 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:56 am

Iran outlines atom fuel deal to IAEA

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran outlined to the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Monday a deal to give up some of its enriched uranium, calling it major progress toward resolving a standoff with world powers now pursuing tougher sanctions against Tehran.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 3:53 am

Iran outlines atom fuel deal to IAEA (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran outlined to the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Monday a deal to give up some of its enriched uranium, calling it major progress toward resolving a standoff with world powers now pursuing tougher sanctions against Tehran.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 3:53 am

Verdict date for Cambodia's Duch

Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court sets a 26 July date for the verdict in the case of former Khmer Rouge prison chief Duch.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 3:52 am

Two Koreas snarl at each other as tensions rise

SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - The two Koreas raised their war-like rhetoric on Monday, threatening conflict if the other side pushes too far in escalating tension after Seoul accused Pyongyang of torpedoing one of its naval ships.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 3:52 am

Opposition seeks to impeach Thai PM over crackdown - The Associated Press

The Hindu

Opposition seeks to impeach Thai PM over crackdown The Associated Press BANGKOK — Opposition leaders moved to impeach Thailand's prime minister Monday for his handling of rioting and violence in Bangkok that left at least 88 people dead in clashes between demonstrators and troops over the past two months. ... Thai capital reopens for businessBBC News Bangkok reopens for businessAljazeera.net Filipino activists denounce crackdown in ThailandGMA news.tv Wall Street Journal -Washington Post -Reuters all 1,173 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:51 am

Lost Finale: What the Web Wasn't Made For

Tonight sees the finale of one of the highest rated shows on TV: Lost. The series surely owes some of its success to the web — but tonight Lost fans may have no choice but to log off completely.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 3:50 am

Brother of DPJ lawmaker arrested on fraud charges+

(Kyodo) _ Tokyo police arrested an elder brother of Yasuko Komiyama, a lower house member of the Democratic Party of Japan, and another man Monday for alleged fraud involving a lottery...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:49 am

Brittany Murphy's widower dead at 39

Simon Monjack, the screenwriter who was married to the late actress Brittany Murphy, died on Sunday at his Hollywood Hills home, police said.

Simon Monjack - Brittany Murphy - Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times - California
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 3:48 am

Preschools in forests take root in the US

When they're outside, the children in Erin Kenny's class don't head for cover if it rains or snows. They stay right where they are — in a private five-acre forest. It's their classroom.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:45 am

The Conversation: 'Lost' Producers Open Up About Finale - ABC News

Washington Post

The Conversation: 'Lost' Producers Open Up About Finale ABC News Sunday night "Lost" fans across the country got one final dose of their mysterious island, and even more mysterious characters, as a two-and-a-half hour finale brought the show to a close. But if you are looking for a Monday-morning explanation of all ... Of love 'Lost'Los Angeles Times Lost finale seen around the worldBBC News 'Lost' addresses years of questions in finaleThe Associated Press CanMag -MTV.com -Spreadit all 1,040 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:44 am

US warns it may 'push BP aside'

A top US official says BP may be "pushed" aside if it fails to perform in the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster clean-up.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 3:43 am

Probe into Ethiopia's 'calm poll'

Election observers in Ethiopia are investigating irregularity complaints, but say Sunday's vote was largely peaceful.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 3:43 am

Questions, uncertainty grow along with Gulf spill (AP)

AP - The Gulf of Mexico oil spill seeped miles deeper into Louisiana's fragile marshes, making it tougher to clean up or to rescue wildlife like the brown pelican, as the biggest uncertainty of all remained: When will BP be able stop the leak?

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 3:41 am

Dollar edges up vs. yen on short covering in Tokyo+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar edged up against the yen Monday in Tokyo as market players covered their short positions, while the market kept a close watch on U.S.-China ministerial talks on...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:36 am

Emirates targets reform after Dubai debt crisis

Dubai officials are outlining plans for financial reforms in the wake of the emirate's credit crisis.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:35 am

Thailand maintains growth projections despite riots

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand expects resilient economic growth for the year, despite the worst political mayhem in its modern history and political uncertainties ahead, as battle-scarred Bangkok re-opened for business on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 3:35 am

S Korea freezes trade with North

South Korea's president suspends trade with the North, after a report blamed Pyongyang for sinking a Southern warship.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 3:34 am

Winning reviews?

What the critics said about 2010's Palme d'Or winner
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 24 May 2010 | 3:34 am

U.S. military told to get ready in Korea standoff

The White House said Monday that President Obama "fully supports" the South Korean president and his response to the deadly torpedo attack by North Korea.

North Korea - President of South Korea - Asia - South Korea - President of the United States
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 3:31 am

UK bans doc who linked autism to vaccine

Britain's top medical group ruled on Monday that a doctor who claimed autism was linked to a childhood vaccine no longer has the right to practice in the U.K.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:31 am

UK doctor who alleged claim between autism and measles vaccine can no longer practise in UK

LONDON (AP) — Britain's top medical group ruled on Monday that a doctor who claimed autism was linked to a childhood vaccine no longer has the right to practice in the U.K.

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 3:30 am

Opposition seeks to impeach Thai PM over crackdown

Opposition leaders moved to impeach Thailand's prime minister Monday for his handling of rioting and violence in Bangkok that left at least 88 people dead in clashes between demonstrators...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:29 am

'Idol' finalist can't wait to reveal her own songs

Long before adopting the dreadlocks, "American Idol" finalist Crystal Bowersox discovered what she needed to make sense of the world.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:29 am

Iran responds to IAEA nuclear deal - Aljazeera.net

Ha'aretz

Iran responds to IAEA nuclear deal Aljazeera.net Iran has handed a letter to the United Nation's nuclear watchdog in response to a nuclear fuel swap deal brokered by Turkey and Brazil, local media has reported. Atomic Energy Organisation, says Iran sees the offer to send 1200 kg of its low-enriched ... Iran Notifies IAEA Chief of Nuclear-Fuel Swap PlanBusinessWeek Spat over Iran may further strain relations between allies US, TurkeyWashington Post Iranian Says Uranium Deal Off if Sanctions Are OnNew York Times Press TV -The Guardian -Reuters all 1,589 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:29 am

China holds door open a crack to U.S. on yuan

BEIJING (Reuters) - China struck a conciliatory note in talks with the United States on Monday by vowing to spur domestic demand and keeping a guarded opening to exchange rate reform, which the Obama administration says is needed to rebalance the global economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 3:28 am

China holds door open a crack to U.S. on yuan (Reuters)

Reuters - China struck a conciliatory note in talks with the United States on Monday by vowing to spur domestic demand and keeping a guarded opening to exchange rate reform, which the Obama administration says is needed to rebalance the global economy.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 3:28 am

LEAD: Economic pickup not self-sustaining, too soon to raise outlook: gov't+

TOKYO, May 24 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH KAN'S COMMENTS) The government said Monday it would be premature to raise its outlook for the economy as the current trend of improvement is
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:27 am

Singh Says Inflation Is Highest Priority - Wall Street Journal

The Hindu

Singh Says Inflation Is Highest Priority Wall Street Journal NEW DELHI—India's federal government will focus on keeping a lid on rising prices as the country's economic growth accelerates, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday, indicating the possibility of tighter ... India sees Pakistan 'trust gap'BBC News Singh Vows to Almost Halve India's Inflation RateBusinessWeek India PM: "major effort" in Indo-Pakistan talksThe Associated Press The Hindu -IBNLive.com -Moneycontrol.com all 1,048 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:26 am

Pressure piles on BP as Gulf spill widens (Reuters)

Reuters - BP sharply reduced its estimate on Monday of how much oil it is siphoning off each day from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico that has been spewing oil for a month and threatening ecological disaster.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 3:24 am

Pressure piles on BP as Gulf spill widens

VENICE, La (Reuters) - BP sharply reduced its estimate on Monday of how much oil it is siphoning off each day from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico that has been spewing oil for a month and threatening ecological disaster.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 3:24 am

Golf: Fujita among 4 qualifiers in Japan for U.S. Open+

(Kyodo) _ Hiroyuki Fujita has earned a spot in the U.S. Open along with Toru Taniguchi, Kaname Yokoo and Paul Sheehan of Australia. Fujita topped the one-day, 36-hole final qualifier in
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:23 am

S.Korea cuts trade, shuts sea lanes to North (AFP)

AFP - South Korea Monday halted trade with North Korea as part of a package of reprisals for the sinking of one of its warships, drawing strong US support but threats of attack from the communist state.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 3:22 am

Nago to hold protest rally Fri. over U.S. base plan+

(Kyodo) _ The city of Nago and its assembly members in the ruling bloc decided Monday to organize a rally Friday to protest against Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's failure to keep his...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 24 May 2010 | 3:21 am

Revoked scholarships surprise college athletes

After scoring just 22 points all season in mop-up duty, Missouri freshman forward Tyler Stone has no illusions of bolting college for the NBA after a single year.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:11 am

US deploys missiles to Poland to train NATO ally

A U.S. official says scores of American soldiers and a battery of Patriot missiles have arrived in Poland for the training of the Polish military for two years.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 3:10 am

US sends Patriot missiles, soldiers to Poland to train the NATO ally's military

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A U.S. official says scores of American soldiers and a battery of Patriot missiles have arrived in Poland for the training of the Polish military for two years. ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 3:10 am

Deceased Actress Murphy's Husband Found Dead

Police say the husband of deceased actress Brittany Murphy has been found dead. The body of screenwriter Simon Monjack was found late Sunday night at his home in the Hollywood Hills, five months after the death of his wife. Police spokesman Sgt. Louie Lozano says the preliminary cause of death is natural causes.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 May 2010 | 3:09 am

Investigators seek clues in India crash - CNN

Globe and Mail

Investigators seek clues in India crash CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Mangalore, India (CNN) -- Searchers continued sifting through twisted metal, charred debris and tattered clothing in a ravine in southern India Monday, looking for the missing piece investigators hope will explain what went wrong ... Mangalore air crash: Did pilot try last-minute take-off?NDTV.com Mystery still shrouds Air India jet crashXinhua Plane crash survivor recalls escapeCNN International The Hindu -Wall Street Journal (blog) -Times Online all 5,372 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 3:03 am

Obama "Fully Supports" South Korea in Ship Feud

White House Tells U.S. Military Commanders to "Ensure Readiness" to Deter Any "Future Aggression" from North
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 May 2010 | 3:02 am

Duchess of York Caught 'Selling Access' to Prince Andrew

The U.K.'s Duchess of York was caught on camera in a News of the World sting revealed Sunday, apparently offering to sell access to her former husband, Prince Andrew.

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 3:01 am

Lee: NKorea must pay for torpedo attack on warship (AP)

AP - South Korea's president lashed out Monday at North Korea by suspending trade in a move aimed at crippling the impoverished regime as payback for a torpedo attack on a warship that killed 46 South Korean soldiers.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 2:57 am

Obama focused on oil spill, Mideast

President Barack Obama starts the week dealing with two seemingly intractable issues — the Gulf oil spill and the Middle East.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 2:55 am

Jobless Iranians heckle Ahmadinejad

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech in a southern port town has been marred by shouts from disenchanted Iranians demanding jobs.



Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - Iran - Middle East - Politics - Politicians
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 2:55 am

BP admits Deepwater rescue is capturing less oil - The Guardian

Telegraph.co.uk

BP admits Deepwater rescue is capturing less oil The Guardian BP today admitted that is capturing less oil from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico than previously estimated, raising fresh questions over the success of its rescue operation. The oil giant told the City this morning that the mile-long siphon tube ... Mixed messages as frustration mounts over Gulf oil spillCNN Obama focused on oil spill, MideastThe Associated Press US Raises Pressure on BP to Stop Oil Leak, Clean Up SpillBusinessWeek Houston Chronicle -MiamiHerald.com -Washington Post all 10,548 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 24 May 2010 | 2:55 am

57 Ancient Tombs Cracked Open in Egypt

Some Tombs Almost 5,000 Years Old, Shedding Light on Ancient Religions; Many Contain Mummified Remains
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 May 2010 | 2:52 am

Claudio Abbado's illness cancels La Scala return

La Scala says illness has forced the cancellation of two highly anticipated concerts that were to mark Claudio Abbado's return to the Milan opera house after 25 years.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 2:51 am

Claudio Abbado's illness cancels highly anticipated return to La Sacala after 25-year absence

MILAN (AP) — La Scala says illness has forced the cancellation of two highly anticipated concerts that were to mark Claudio Abbado's return to the Milan opera house after 25 years. ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 2:51 am

Jennifer Aniston,wins the battle of the bikini with Model 23

Actresses peeled off to reveal a two-piece as they filmed romantic comedy Just Go With It in Hawaii.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 2:50 am

Cannes Film Festival 2010: list of winners

Here is a full list of winners this year at Cannes starting with "Palme d'Or" (Golden Palm)... If you are looking for Americans, you may be disappointed.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 2:50 am

And this is what Disney princesses teach women....(pic)

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 2:20 am

Lost's 15 Best Villains Ranked

Using a highly unscientific method of considering how scary they were when they were villains, how believable their redemption was, and how much we were sick of them by the end, all of Lost's villains are ranked from top to bottom.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 2:20 am

Youngest boy to climb Mt. Everest encourages other kids to "go big" in setting dreams

BEIJING (AP) — An eighth-grader from California who became the youngest climber to reach the top of Mt. Everest said Monday he hopes his achievement will encourage young people worldwide to drea...

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 2:17 am

Actress Murphy's husband found dead

The husband of Brittany Murphy was found dead at his Los Angeles home late Sunday, five months after the Hollywood actress died, police said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 24 May 2010 | 2:05 am

Israeli military says it plans to ease some movement restrictions in the West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military say it plans to further ease movement restrictions on West Bank Palestinians.

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 2:00 am

Israel's Peres denies offering South Africa nukes

A spokeswoman for Israeli President Shimon Peres says he categorically denies a report he offered nuclear warheads to South Africa in 1975, when he was Israel's defense minister.



Israel - Shimon Peres - South Africa - President of Israel - Nuclear weapon
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 1:56 am

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Jamaica declares emergency amid gang warfare (AFP)

AFP - Jamaica's prime minister vowed tough action against a frenzy of gang violence in Kingston, imposing a state of emergency to curb armed supporters of an alleged druglord sought by the United States.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 1:56 am

Spokeswoman: Israeli president denies report he offered South Africa nuclear warheads in 1975

JERUSALEM (AP) — A spokeswoman for Israeli President Shimon Peres says he categorically denies a report he offered nuclear warheads to South Africa in 1975, when he was Israel's defense minister...

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 1:55 am

Senate committee to examine United/Continental merger

(Reuters) - A U.S. Senate subcommittee is set to examine the proposed airline deal between United Airlines and Continental Airlines on Thursday that will study the implications for airline consumers.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:50 am

Obama's big wins on bills may not help Democrats (AP)

AP - Anxious and angry, Americans are not in a congratulatory mood. That's bad news for President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 1:50 am

Blackhawks Sweep Sharks, Reach Stanley Cup Finals

The Chicago Blackhawks scored four unanswered goals Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks to complete a series sweep and earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals against Montreal or Philadelphia.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 1:50 am

Lebanese PM in Washington to discuss Mideast peace, security issues with Obama

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese prime minister is in Washington to discuss Middle East security issues and peace efforts with President Barack Obama.

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 1:41 am

Two Koreas snarl at each other as tensions rise (Reuters)

Reuters - The two Koreas raised their war-like rhetoric on Monday, threatening conflict if the other side pushes too far in escalating tension after Seoul accused Pyongyang of torpedoing one of its naval ships.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 24 May 2010 | 1:32 am

Life, It's Never Boring [Pics]

36 awesome images of amazing moments and close calls.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 1:30 am

British Airways cabin crew begin 5-day strike

Thousands of British Airways cabin crew began a five-day strike Monday, though the airline claimed it will still be able to carry 70 percent of passengers who have booked flights.



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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 1:27 am

15 Awful Examples of Christian Propaganda

As with any religion, Christianity has its fair share of extremists and misguided followers. As evidence of this claim, here are 15 ridiculous (and funny) examples of bad Christian propaganda.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 1:20 am

China's Geely to Make a Car Cheaper than Tata's Nano

"Tata Motors has milked the Nano minicar's "most affordable" status for a ton of press, but it might soon hand the title belt over to a new challenger. According to a report at TopNews.in, Geely's reportedly got its own ultra-frugal compact in the works for 2010."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 1:20 am

Fergie 'sorry' after trying to sell access to prince

Acknowledging financial difficulties, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson apologizes after she was recorded offering to sell access to her ex-husband Prince Andrew in return for $720,000.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 1:16 am

Worries rise as La.'s state bird faces risk

The brown pelican, Louisiana's state bird, has survived diseases, pesticides, hurricanes and near-extinction.

Source: USATODAY.com News | 24 May 2010 | 1:14 am

Ahmadinejad's speech to crowd in southern Iran town marred by shouts of discontent

KHORRAMSHAHR, Iran (AP) — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech in a southern port town has been marred by shouts from disenchanted Iranians demanding jobs.

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 1:12 am

‘Lost’ finale answers questions, but disappoints

Fans who tuned in  hoping to get all their questions answered may have been disappointed. Those who hoped for a believable explanation ... well, for them disappointment doesn’t even cover it.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 1:11 am

In Mexico, Gulf oil spill draws parallels to worst case ever

Here on Mexico's Gulf Coast, the Deepwater Horizon disaster has revived memories of the world's worst accidental oil spill, a 1979 blowout that ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 24 May 2010 | 1:11 am

Sony Hit With Fourth Class Action Lawsuit

Class action lawsuits continue to pile up against Sony.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Online English class a draw for Haiti survivors

Teaching by video from the U.S., Americans instruct Haitians in post-earthquake tent camps in the English the survivors say they need. The textbook is about a family that lost its home in the quake.

Two dozen Haitian students manage a ragged unison in their stab at English.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Palin suggests Obama oil ties impede spill cleanup

The White House responds by questioning her information about oil politics and policy.

Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential candidate who helped popularize "Drill, baby, drill" as a slogan, suggested Sunday that President Obama's campaign ties to the oil industry were impeding cleanup of the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Baghdad's tepid nightlife

Older, beefy men gather as the whiskey flows, young women dance to loud Arabian rhythms. When the police crack down, there is always a higher higher-up to get the party started again.

Cops stormed in and shut the place down. Up the stairs and out into the warm spring night the tipsy customers stumbled, along with a gaggle of ladies of the night, various shady characters, the singer and his band.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Construction industry builds up steam, adds 14,000 jobs

The U.S. figures for April mark the first back-to-back monthly gains in that sector since 2006. California still sees a drop in the industry's workforce but at a slower pace.

The drills, saws and sanders that fell silent during the economic slowdown are beginning to whir again. For the first time in years, U.S. builders are hiring laborers.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Child mortality rates dropping, study finds, but U.S. lags

Childhood deaths are down 42% in the U.S., but nations such as Serbia and Malaysia, which were ranked behind the U.S. in 1990, cut their rates by nearly 70%.

Underscoring historic recent gains in global health, the number of children younger than 5 who die this year will fall to 7.7 million, down from 11.9 million two decades ago, according to new estimates by population health experts.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Jose Lima dies at 37; pitcher helped Dodgers reach 2004 playoffs

He won 13 games in his single season with the team and pitched a five-hit shutout in the playoffs against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Dodgers' first postseason win since 1988.

Jose Lima, whose high-energy brand of pitching he called "Lima time" helped send the Dodgers to the playoffs in his only season in Los Angeles, has died. He was 37.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Travel briefcase: Full-body scanners worry health experts

Also: PETA ad suggests going vegan to look better for airport scanners, and travelers cancel reservations at Gulf Coast hotels because of the oil spill.

By the end of next year, the Transportation Security Administration hopes to have nearly 1,000 full-body scanners to screen passengers at airports across the country. Two are already operational at Los Angeles International Airport.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 24 May 2010 | 1:00 am

Clinton says NKorea has created a 'highly precarious' security situation on Korean peninsula

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that North Korea's sinking of a South Korean warship has created a "highly precarious" security situation in the region ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 24 May 2010 | 12:53 am

Cavs coach Brown fired after five seasons

The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly fired coach Mike Brown.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 24 May 2010 | 12:46 am

Australia Boots Israeli Diplomat over Dubai Slay

Diplomat Asked to Leave for Forging Australian Passports Used by Alleged Mossad Hit Squad Targeting Hamas Offical
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 May 2010 | 12:30 am

Clinton Asks China's Help on Korean Warship Spat

South Korea Says It Will Go to U.N. Security Council over Sinking of Ship in March; Investigators Say N. Korea Used Torpedo
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 24 May 2010 | 12:30 am

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

The ruling United Russia party of Russia's strongman Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, seen here, was Monday scrambling to explain how it suffered a rare defeat to the Communists in a local election in Siberia...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 24 May 2010 | 12:18 am

Lee: North Korea Must Pay For Attack On Warship

South Korea's president said Monday his nation will no longer tolerate North Korea's "brutality" and said the regime would pay for a surprise torpedo attack that killed 46 South Korean sailors. President Lee Myung-bak vowed to take Pyongyang to the U.N. Security Council over the sinking and said Seoul would cut all trade with the impoverished regime.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 May 2010 | 12:17 am

Donald Trump decides winner for 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Bret Michaels made it to the finish line Sunday of "The Celebrity Apprentice" despite life-threatening...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 23 May 2010 | 11:49 pm

Mobile Phone App: 'Therapist In Your Pocket'

Sophisticated mobile phone apps are being developed and tested around the world for use in the mental health field. Some of the applications include: help quitting smoking, treating anxiety and detecting relapses in people who have psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 23 May 2010 | 11:48 pm

England's soccer team shuts out distractions in training camp

LONDON - If oversized striker Peter Crouch was beginning to feel comfortable with his place on England's national...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 23 May 2010 | 11:26 pm

'The End' is here as epic series laid to rest

After six years of mind games, "Lost" saved its most surprising swerve for its final moments. The...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 23 May 2010 | 11:20 pm

South Korea president takes steps to punish North

Responding to the March sinking of a warship, Seoul will take Pyongyang to the U.N. Security Council, suspend exchanges and ban North Korean ships from its waters.

South Korea's president said Monday his nation will no longer tolerate North Korea's "brutality" and said the regime would pay for a surprise torpedo attack that killed 46 South Korean sailors.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 23 May 2010 | 11:03 pm

Washington, D.C., sets the standard for healthy living

Boston ranks No. 2 on the American College of Sports Medicine's American Fitness Index.

Source: USATODAY.com News | 23 May 2010 | 10:58 pm

Your Health: Pool safety guidelines for tots evolve

As Memorial Day approaches, kids' readiness for swimming lessons is balanced against the dangers of giving parents a false sense of security ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 23 May 2010 | 10:54 pm

Lee: NKorea must pay for torpedo attack on warship

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's president said Monday his nation will no longer tolerate North Korea's "brutality" and said the regime would pay for a surprise torpedo attack that killed 46 South Korean sailors....
Source: AP Top International News At 11:39 ... | 23 May 2010 | 10:53 pm

Australia expels Israeli diplomat over Dubai hit

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Monday it had ordered the expulsion of an Israeli diplomat over the use of fake passports in the assassination of a top Hamas militant in Dubai in January.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 May 2010 | 10:53 pm

Rays overcome rough start, beat Astros 10-6

John Jaso homered and drove in four runs, Ben Zobrist and Hank Blalock added solo shots and visiting Tampa Bay...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 23 May 2010 | 10:51 pm

Wakefield takes a Halladay

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