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Arrest in deadly Miss. highway shootings
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:53:22 EDT
Ballistics tests put 28-year-old James D. Willie behind bars as suspect; Police say he was not posing as officer
Docs shed light on Trayvon Martin killing
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:35:21 EDT
But it's still unclear what exactly happened, and whether the incident was racially motivated   Photos
Colo. wildfire grows amid wind gusts
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:20:45 EDT
Firefighters worked to combat a growing blaze that was scorching terrain around a scenic canyon in northern Colorado
Spain probes baby abductions
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:52 EDT
Thousands of Spanish women believe babies stolen, sold in industrial-scale racket involving gov't, doctors, and church
Texas NBA fan suspended over haircut
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:32:41 EDT
Patrick Gonzalez, 12, was showing support for favorite player and fellow redhead Matt Bonner - at least he got free tickets
Disco queen Donna Summer dead at 63
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:35:48 EDT
Five-time Grammy winner, who scored 1970s hits with "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls," had battled cancer  Photos
Vietnam bus crash leaves 34 dead
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:19:02 EDT
Packed bus crashes through bridge guardrails, plunges into river bank in one of nation's deadliest road accidents
G8 to tackle euro crisis, divisions over solution
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:11:40 EDT
U.S. hopes for "better balance between growth and austerity" as Germany shows flexibility on all-austerity stance
Facebook co-founder says he'll pay U.S. taxes
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:19:59 EDT
Weeks leading up to the social network's IPO peppered with fashion faux pas and questions of tax evasion
House OKs continued war in Afghanistan
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:05:22 EDT
More than 10 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, American public support for the overseas conflict has deteriorated
6 shot, 3 dead, in west Louisville neighborhood
Thu, 17 May 2012 21:18:48 EDT
Chaotic shooting scene had curious crowds running for cover in a crime-ridden area of Louisville
NZ police charge driver in Boston U crash
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:40:55 EDT
20-year-old American drove a minivan in a crash that killed three fellow Boston University students
Coroner: RFK Jr. wife Mary Kennedy died of hanging
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:11:38 EDT
Autopsy finds estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging after found dead at family property
HDL cholesterol not so "good" for you after all?
Thu, 17 May 2012 03:17:46 EDT
Study of 170,000 adults found those with higher HDL levels due to genetics were no less likely to have a heart attack
Can Facebook justify its $100 billion valuation?
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:17:49 EDT
Facebook has attracted 900 million users and made a billion dollars last year
Study: Millions of students chronically absent
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:12:21 EDT
Each year nearly 7.5 million students miss almost a month of school; absent most in kindergarten, high school
Spain's queen snubs jubilee over Gibraltar fracus
Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:24 EDT
Queen Sofia cancels trip to England for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee because of fresh disagreements over the British colony
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Mental health an issue near end of stabbings trial
2012-05-18T11:09:51Z
FILE - In thisw Aug. 13, 2010, file photo Elias Abuelazam, attends an extradition hearing in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. Abuelazam, an Israeli citizen, is on trial for the death of 49-year-old Arnold Minor, the first murder trial in Michigan connected to a series of deadly stabbings in 2010. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser, File)Experts are clashing over the mental health of a man blamed in a series of deadly stabbings in Michigan in 2010.


Evidence mixed for Zimmerman's self-defense claim
2012-05-18T11:03:19Z
This combo made from Feb. 27, 2012 photos released by the State Attorney's Office shows George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin. The photo and reports were among evidence released by prosecutors that also includes calls to police, video and numerous other documents. The package was received by defense lawyers earlier this week and released to the media on Thursday, May 17, 2012. (AP Photo/State Attorney's Office)When George Zimmerman tries to convince a judge or jury that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense, the evidence he'll be able to call on appears to be a mixed bag.


Spain's troubled Bankia sees stock soar 25.88%
2012-05-18T10:55:48Z
Shares in Spain's troubled Bankia soared 25.88 percent on FridayShares in Spain's troubled Bankia soared 25.88 percent on Friday as the financial sector staged a dramatic recovery a day after 16 banks were sharply downgraded by Moody's.


Iran may seek "tactical gain" with UN nuclear deal
2012-05-18T10:50:50Z
View of the reactor at the nuclear power plant in BushehrVIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog are making headway towards a framework deal on how to tackle concerns about its atomic activity, diplomats say, a potential bargaining chip for Tehran in next week's negotiations with world powers. Iran says such an agreement is needed before it can consider a request by U.N. inspectors to visit the Parchin military site where they believe explosives tests relevant for developing nuclear weapons may have been carried out. ...


Pro-EU Tadic leading polls ahead of runoff vote
2012-05-18T10:48:54Z
Pro-Western former Serbian President and presidential candidate Boris Tadic speaks and gestures during a final pre-election rally in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, May 17, 2012. The runoff presidential elections in Serbia are scheduled Sunday, May 20. (AP Photo / Darko Vojinovic)Serbs seem poised this weekend to re-elect a reformist who arrested Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, rejecting a nationalist promising closer ties with Russia — in a sign that the troubled Balkan nation is edging away from its 1990s war legacy.


Eurozone crisis drives down stocks before G8
2012-05-18T10:47:55Z
In early Friday deals, London's FTSE 100 index dropped 0.96 percent to 5,286.83 pointsWorld stock markets mostly fell on Friday and the euro hit another four-month dollar low, slammed by a ratings downgrade for Greece and warnings for 16 Spanish banks, ahead of a crucial G8 meeting.


Beckham thrilled about carrying Olympic flame
2012-05-18T10:39:42Z
Former England football captain David Beckham, right, and London Mayor Boris Johnson attend a handover for the Olympic flame at Panathenaean stadium in Athens, Thursday, May 17, 2012. The torch begins its 70-day journey to arrive at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, from the Greek capital, to cover about 8,000-mile (12,875-kilometer) on its progress over many parts of England to start the games. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)David Beckham says he's honored to have the chance to escort the Olympic flame from Greece to London for the 2012 Summer Games.


Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded
2012-05-18T10:35:46Z
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2009 file photo, Donna Summer performs at the conclusion of the Nobel Peace concert in Oslo, Norway. Summer, the Queen of Disco who ruled the dance floors with anthems like “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girl,” has died. Her family announced her death in a statement Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was 63. (AP Photo/John McConnico, File)the Queen of Disco.


More firefighters heading to Colorado
2012-05-18T10:32:52Z
Fire burns through trees on the Hewlett wildfire in the Poudre Canyon northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., on Thursday, May 17, 2012. More than 50 homes were evacuated on Thursday. The fire has grown from 1.5 square miles to 8 square miles in the last day as erratic wind gusts of up to 50 mph moved into the area fueled by thunderstorms that didn’t produce rain. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)More firefighters are heading to a fire that has burned across more than 11 square miles in northern Colorado and is approaching a reservoir for the city of Greeley.


10 Things to Know for Friday
2012-05-18T10:31:29Z
The Facebook logo appears on a display inside the NASDAQ Marketsite in Times Square Thursday, May 17, 2012, in New York. Facebook priced its IPO at $38 per share on Thursday, at the high end of its expected range. If extra shares reserved to cover additional demand are sold as part of the transaction, Facebook Inc. and its early investors stand to reap as much as $18.4 billion from the IPO. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):


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Mom speaks out over school's Facebook snooping
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:17:23 GMT
A mother who says her middle-school daughter was forced to let school officials browse the 13-year-old girl’s private Facebook page is speaking out against the practice because, she says, "other parents are scared to talk about it."
'No more ships like this': USS Iowa finds home in LA
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:17:20 GMT
The USS Iowa, which ferried the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to a historic meeting with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin, is to become a floating museum.The USS Iowa, which ferried the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to a historic meeting with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin, is to become a floating museum.

Protest erupts after all-white jury acquits ex-cop
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:55:35 GMT
The day after an all-white jury acquitted a former Houston police officer for his role in the beating of a 15-year-old African American burglary suspect, community activists rallied a crowd of at least 200 people on the courthouse steps to protest.The day after an all-white jury acquitted a former Houston police officer for his role in the beating of a 15-year-old African American burglary suspect, community activists rallied a crowd of at least 200 people on the courthouse steps to protest.

Pacers burn Heat, take 2-1 series lead
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:47:00 GMT
Indiana's Danny Granger, who finished with 17 points, reacts to a play against Miami on Thursday night.Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:47:00 GMT
Report: FBI probes 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' threats
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:39:31 GMT
Death threats against TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family are being probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to reports. The threats were emailed to the Chapmans over a four-day period, sources close to the family told Hawaii News Now.Death threats against TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family are being probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to reports. The threats were emailed to the Chapmans over a four-day period, sources close to the family told Hawaii News Now.

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:39:31 GMT
Japan mayor: Tattooed Gaga, Depp can't work for me
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:37:55 GMT
Even Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga would not be welcome to work for the Japanese city of Osaka because of their tattoos, its mayor said amid a backlash over his stance against body art.Even Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga would not be welcome to work for the Japanese city of Osaka because of their tattoos, its mayor said amid a backlash over his stance against body art.

Trove of evidence released in Trayvon Martin shooting
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:29:37 GMT
Prosecutors on Thursday made public a trove of evidence used to justify murder charges against Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman, including a police report that concluded "the encounter between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin was ultimately avoidable by Zimmerman."
'Idol' reveals its 2 finalists after shocking cut
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:29:37 GMT
It's been a very tight race this season, but the latest elimination was still a surprise.It's been a very tight race this season, but the latest elimination was still a surprise.

UN: N. Korea skirts ban to import luxury goods
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:54:53 GMT
Ten thousand rolls of tobacco, 12 bottles of Sake, and a handful of second-hand Mercedes-Benz cars are among the latest reported breaches by North Korea of a U.N. ban on luxury goods sales to the reclusive state, according to a confidential draft U.N. report.
Here's how you get a piece of Facebook
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:29:14 GMT
Excitement is mounting for Facebook’s expected debut on financial markets Friday. So if you’re an individual investor, can you get a piece of the action, and should you?
European leaders add to rising fears of breakup
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:21 GMT

European officials are playing a dangerous game of chicken with Greece.European officials are playing a dangerous game of chicken with Greece.

Disco legend Donna Summer dead at 63
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:49:43 GMT
The Grammy-winning singer had numerous hits in both the 1970s and 1980s, including "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Bad Girls.The Grammy-winning singer had numerous hits in both the 1970s and 1980s, including "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Bad Girls.

6 shot, 3 dead, in Louisville, Ky.
Fri, 18 May 2012 01:58:07 GMT
A woman is overcome with grief at the scene where six people were shot on a street corner in a west Louisville neighborhood on Thursday. Police say three people have died.Back-to-back shootings in a western Louisville neighborhood left three people dead and three wounded Thursday.

Oklahoma park accused of letting kids play with tigers
Fri, 18 May 2012 02:56:46 GMT
The Humane Society of the United States is accusing an Oklahoma exotic animal park of allowing children to handle and pose for photographs with juvenile tigers in what they called "a petting zoo for carnivores."
Birthday boy Parker leads Spurs over Clippers
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:58:52 GMT
San Antonio's Tony Parker drives to the basket during the first half Thursday night.Tony Parker scored 22 points on his 30th birthday, Tim Duncan had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the fading Los Angeles Clippers 105-88 on Thursday night, pushing their winning streak to 16 and taking a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.

Salmonella-linked sushi toll climbs to 316
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:39:02 GMT
The toll from latest outbreak of salmonella-spiked Sushi has climbed to 316, according to a new government report. And that number may be a huge underestimate, since food safety officials estimate that for every salmonella infection they hear about, 29.3 go unreported.The toll from latest outbreak of salmonella-spiked Sushi has climbed to 316, according to a new government report. And that number may be a huge underestimate, since food safety officials estimate that for every salmonella infection they hear about, 29.3 go unreported.

Airlines offer more reward seats despite fuller planes
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:55:23 GMT
A new report has some promising news for prospective travelers: overall reward seat availability has improved in recent years.
Summer forecast: hot and dry -- with western wildfires
Thu, 17 May 2012 21:36:37 GMT

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Facebook's IPO Day Arrives: Is it Worth the Risk?
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:19:44 -0400
Jury to Mull John Edwards Case
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:52:26 -0400
urors set to begin deliberations at the John Edwards corruption trial.
More Firefighters Heading to Colo.
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:25:23 -0400
More firefighters heading to Colorado to battle blaze that prompted evacuations
UN: Monitors Can't End Syria Bloodshed
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:21:17 -0400
UN observer chief cautions that monitors alone cannot end Syria bloodshed.
6 Shot, 3 Dead, in West Louisville
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:36:10 -0400
6 shot, 3 dead, on street corner in west Louisville neighborhood; 3 more hospitalized
Romney Ad: What He'll Do on Day 1
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:51:17 -0400
WEST PALM BEACH – The Mitt Romney campaign released today its first ad of the General Election, a 30-second spot that focuses on what the candidate would do on the first day in the White House. The ad, which according to reports is set to...
Markets Sink on US, Europe Worries
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:33:39 -0400
Asian stocks sink on worries over US recovery, stability of euro common currency
Pawlenty Mum on VP Prospects
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:39:27 -0400
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty slightly changed his tune on his vice presidential prospects Thursday when he didn’t rule out the possibility that he might get picked as Mitt Romney’s running mate. Just days before, he had told reporters to take him off the list....
Bird Strike Caused Marine Crash
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:05:00 -0400
Report: Bird strike caused Marine helicopter crash that killed 2 Camp Pendleton Marines
The Negative Political Ad Risk
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:15 -0400
The leak of a major ad campaign proposal that would go after President Obama’s past relationship with the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright has had both Republican and Democrats – even the billionaire who had requested the pitch – trying to distance themselves. Yet dirty tricks, negative campaigning...
Wake Planned for Mary Kennedy
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:27:55 -0400
Kennedys to gather Friday, Saturday to mourn the estranged wife of RFK Jr.
Kennedy's Kids Face Grieving Process
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:18 -0400
The four children of Robert Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy face a complicated grieving process in the aftermath of her suicide, mental health experts say.
Familes Cheated by Suicide Cleanups?
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:07:05 -0400
Five people in Texas said a biohazard removal company, Aftermath, overbilled them for cleaning up after their loved ones' deaths, billing tens of thousands of dollars for jobs that were quoted at a fraction of the price.
Man Buys Out, Donates Kmart Stock
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:07:49 -0400
A Kentucky businessman showed a heart of gold by buying the entire inventory of a closing K-Mart and donating it to charity.
SpaceX: Next Frontier After NASA?
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:15:45 -0400
If SpaceX safely launches its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule into orbit, it could be the the start of something. It would be the first private-enterprise flight to the International Space Station. Ought NASA to be nervous? Hardly.
Help for Harried Air Travelers
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:55:19 -0400
Lost bags, lost children, canceled flights. Who can you turn to for help?
Photos: J-Lo Flaunts Her Curves
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:27 -0400
Lopez modeled a swimsuit with a plunging neckline for the June issue of Vogue.
'American Idol' Down to Final Two
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:55:34 -0400
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips will compete for the “American Idol” crown on next week’s finale. Joshua Ledet was eliminated on Thursday night’s results show, and he sang James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” for his farewell song. Some 90 million votes were...
Bono: World's Richest Rocker
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:33:26 -0400
Paul McCartney may be about to be surpassed as the wealthiest rock musician in the world by U2 frontman Bono.  NME.com reports that the Irish rocker, who owns a 2.3 percent stake in Facebook, is expected to see his net worth increase significantly when the...
Watch: Closing Arguments in John Edwards Trial; Donna Summer Dead at 63
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:50:50 -0400
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