Apple iPhone 4S Now Available for Pre-Order | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Apple iPhone 4S Now Available for Pre-Order | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, is now available for pre-order via AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Apple.com.
The 16GB device is selling for $199.99, the 32GB is $299.99, and the 64GB is $399.99, all with a two-year service contract."

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U.S. Stock Futures Rally on Employment Growth - Bloomberg

U.S. Stock Futures Rally on Employment Growth - Bloomberg: "U.S. stock futures rallied, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend its weekly gain, after larger-than-forecast growth in jobs tempered concern that the economy was slowing."

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U.S. Adds 103,000 Jobs - Rate Holds Steady at 9.1% - NYTimes.com

U.S. Adds 103,000 Jobs - Rate Holds Steady at 9.1% - NYTimes.com: "As an increasing number of economists warn of a possible dip back into recession, the Labor Department said Friday that American employers added 103,000 jobs in September, staving off the bleakest forecasts for now."

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman - NYTimes.com

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman - NYTimes.com: "LONDON — The Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 was awarded on Friday to three campaigning women from Africa and the Arab world in acknowledgment of their nonviolent role in promoting peace, democracy and gender equality. The winners were Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf — Africa’s first elected female president — her compatriot, peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman of Yemen, a pro-democracy campaigner."

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AOL News Boss Takes Sides In Wall Street Protest | Fox News

AOL News Boss Takes Sides In Wall Street Protest | Fox News: "A leading force in online journalism appears to be making a strong effort to be anything but fair and balanced.

Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of AOL Huffington Post Media Group, has become a full-on supporter of the Occupy Wall Street protests — injecting her endorsement of the demonstrations into her media outlets’ coverage of the events in lower Manhattan."

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Illinois town evacuated following fiery train derailment - chicagotribune.com

Illinois town evacuated following fiery train derailment - chicagotribune.com: "The entire town of Tiskilwa was evacuated early this morning after a freight train derailed and several tanker cars containing ethanol exploded, according to fire officials and area residents."

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The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post: "Labor Department says 45,000 Verizon workers who had been on strike went back to work, so job creation was a more modest 58,000. Still, numbers offer a measure of reassurance that economy is stuck, not contracting."

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FACT CHECK: Obama’s claim on Republicans and jobs bill not entirely right - The Washington Post

FACT CHECK: Obama’s claim on Republicans and jobs bill not entirely right - The Washington Post: "Obama’s claim on Republicans and jobs bill not entirely right"

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Sarah Palin: Speculation On Potential 2012 Campaign 'Wrong & Misleading'

Sarah Palin's political action committee is pushing back against recent reports on any plans she may have in the works to run for president in the next election cycle.Sarah Palin: Speculation On Potential 2012 Campaign 'Wrong & Misleading'

Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire | Reuters

So far, Mitt Romney, the former governor of neighboring Massachusetts, is the easy front-runner in New Hampshire, which holds the country's first primary election in 2012. He has an 18 point lead over Perry, his closest contender.Running hard, Perry a tough sell in New Hampshire | Reuters

The Associated Press: After long struggle, MLK has home on National Mall

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the 48th anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech, a towering memorial will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as a man of peace among the many monuments to wars and presidents in the nation's capital. The road to this weekend's dedication, however, has run through hurdles of all kinds — not unlike the long struggle over King's legacy itself.The Associated Press: After long struggle, MLK has home on National Mall

US STOCKS-Wall Street higher but gains seen as ephemeral | Reuters

NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, but a rally from premarket trading faded for a second consecutive day, a sign the recent bout of selling may not yet 

be exhausted.US STOCKS-Wall Street higher but gains seen as ephemeral | Reuters

TouchPad's demise a cautionary tale for iPad competitors – USATODAY.com

But in light of recent developments, it's just kind of sad: "Now comes the fun part," it announces in simple white text.

In a stunning move late last week, HP said it would discontinue the TouchPad and its entire line of smartphones after dismal sales and weak customer receptionTouchPad's demise a cautionary tale for iPad competitors – USATODAY.com

UPDATE 1-Powerful Hurricane Irene churns toward southeast US | Reuters

SANTO DOMINGO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - A strengthening Hurricane Irene churned on a northwest track toward the Southeast United States on Tuesday, threatening the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas with battering winds and rain and dangerous surfUPDATE 1-Powerful Hurricane Irene churns toward southeast US | Reuters

Libya: Explosions rattle Tripoli as rebels encircle Kadafi compound - latimes.com

Reporting from Tripoli—

Explosions and gunfire rattled parts of Libya's capital Tuesday as rebels prepared to launch an offensive against the huge central compound of Moammar Kadafi, the aging colonel whose rule appeared to be crumbling in the face of NATO airstrikes and opposition advances.Libya: Explosions rattle Tripoli as rebels encircle Kadafi compound - latimes.com

FBI offers reward in case of missing New Hampshire girl - CNN.com

FBI offers reward in case of missing New Hampshire girl - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Tips continued to pour in Saturday in the disappearance of an 11-year-old New Hampshire girl, but so far none have led to the child, Assistant Attorney General Jane Young said."

Pleasure Boat Sinks in Moscow - WSJ.com

Pleasure Boat Sinks in Moscow - WSJ.com: "MOSCOW—A private pleasure boat carrying midnight revelers collided with a barge and sank in the Moscow River early Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead, Russian authorities said."

AFP: Norway gunman 'wanted government to resign'

AFP: Norway gunman 'wanted government to resign': "OSLO — Anders Behring Breivik demanded that Norway's government resign and King Harald V abdicate before he would reveal more about his confessed bombing and shooting spree that killed 77 people, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported."

The Associated Press: White House, GOP discuss potential debt limit pact

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials and congressional Republicans are reaching toward a potential end to their bitter debt limit showdown, raising hopes that a deal could be in place by Tuesday to avert a possible federal default.The Associated Press: White House, GOP discuss potential debt limit pact

Mission complete: Atlantis returns, ends shuttle era | The Space Shot - CNET News

Mission complete: Atlantis returns, ends shuttle era | The Space Shot - CNET News: "KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.--By the light of a waning moon, the shuttle Atlantis fell back to Earth this morning, dropping out of predawn darkness to close out NASA's 135th and final shuttle voyage, a long-awaited--and long-dreaded--milestone marking the end of an era for American manned space flight."

Fresh White House talks for debt negotiators - BusinessWeek

Fresh White House talks for debt negotiators - BusinessWeek: "President Barack Obama summoned top Democratic and Republican lawmakers to the White House Wednesday to resume negotiations on averting a potentially crippling government default, as attention focused on a new bipartisan budget plan emerging in the Senate. But the congressional leaders were meeting separately with Obama, not with each other."

Guatemala Sinkhole Found Under Elderly Woman's Bed (PHOTOS)

As the AFP is reporting, the 65-year-old Guatemala City resident returned to find a three-foot-wide, 40-foot-deep sinkhole beneath her bed. The hole may be tiny compared to a larger, 330-foot-deep sinkhole that formed nearby in 2007 and left three ...

Guatemala Sinkhole Found Under Elderly Woman's Bed (PHOTOS)

Star Wars: The Old Republic Details Leaked

Star Wars: The Old Republic may be hotly anticipated, but the collector's edition could up the ante. Despite the chance that the game will operate on a monthly subscription fee, compounding the cost of buying the game in the first place, ...

Star Wars: The Old Republic Details Leaked

Turkish club: We've talked to Kobe's managers

AP ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout. "It is a fact that Kobe Bryant's managers have contacted us," ...

Turkish club: We've talked to Kobe's managers

Gadhafi Could Remain in Libya Under French Plan | North Africa | English

Gadhafi Could Remain in Libya Under French Plan | North Africa | English: "France says it is possible that Libya's crisis could be resolved through a plan that would allow embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi to remain in the country if he gives up power."

High-end items for Detroit office bought with money for poor people | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

High-end items for Detroit office bought with money for poor people | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "More than $210,000 intended for poor people but instead used to furnish a City of Detroit office paid for numerous leather chairs, a $3,000 mahogany-finish conference table and at least three stainless steel trash cans with motion sensor lids and a price tag of $315 each, records show."

The Associated Press: Dollar falls against euro ahead of EU meeting

The Associated Press: Dollar falls against euro ahead of EU meeting: "NEW YORK (AP) — The dollar was falling against the euro and most other major currencies Wednesday ahead of a meeting of European Union leaders."

Last Space Shuttle Crew Shares Thoughts on Final Flight, Future - FoxNews.com

Last Space Shuttle Crew Shares Thoughts on Final Flight, Future - FoxNews.com: "For U.S. space flight, the retirement of the Space Shuttle program means the country must now rely on its Russian partners for transport to the International Space Station."

Apple updates the MacBook Air, axes the white MacBook - latimes.com

Apple updates the MacBook Air, axes the white MacBook - latimes.com: "Apple updated its thin-and-light MacBook Air laptops on Wednesday, alongside the much anticipated release of Mac OS X Lion, while also unceremoniously discontinuing its white entry-level MacBook line."

Dr. Judy Doubts Casey Anthony's Penchant for Lying Can Be Cured - ABC News

Dr. Judy Doubts Casey Anthony's Penchant for Lying Can Be Cured - ABC News: "Casey Anthony's lawyers have said that Anthony has suffered 'trauma' and will need counseling now that she is a free woman, but experts aren't sure Anthony can be helped"

Shuttle Atlantis Undocks From ISS, Starts Final Journey Home | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Shuttle Atlantis Undocks From ISS, Starts Final Journey Home | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "Early this morning, the space shuttle Atlantis separated from the International Space Station for the last time, beginning its two-day journey back to Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
After eight days, 15 hours, and 21 minutes, the shuttle undocked from the ISS at 2:28am Eastern time while it was 243 miles above the Pacific, east of Christchurch, New Zealand. At 4:18am, Atlantis fired its jets and formally separated from the space station."

Jennifer Lopez Questioned Love On Album Before Split - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV

Jennifer Lopez Questioned Love On Album Before Split - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV: "For fans wondering what went wrong with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in the wake of their split, perhaps they should look no further than the title of Lopez's last album, Love?."

IDF learnt from last year's mistakes when dealing with latest Gaza flotilla - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

IDF learnt from last year's mistakes when dealing with latest Gaza flotilla - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News: "What was originally meant to be a huge flotilla of 20 ships carrying thousands of pro-Palestinian activists to Gaza, had over the past two months slowly dwindled away until the grandiose plans ended Tuesday with a single 16-passenger yacht."

John Boehner calls for unity on budget vote - John Bresnahan and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com

John Boehner calls for unity on budget vote - John Bresnahan and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com: "With an Aug. 2 default deadline fast approaching, Speaker John Boehner implored House Republicans on Tuesday morning to support a controversial GOP budget plan in order to strengthen their hand in negotiations with President Barack Obama over raising the debt ceiling."

Rupert Murdoch spars with lawmakers in hearing - Forbes.com

Rupert Murdoch spars with lawmakers in hearing - Forbes.com: "LONDON -- Rupert Murdoch sparred Tuesday with a committee of lawmakers over the phone-hacking scandal that has rocked his global empire, reeling from tough questioning before recovering his composure and rebuffing his interrogators with flashes of his legendary toughness."

Technical Special: Gold Powers To New High; No Signs of Top Close at Hand - WSJ.com

Technical Special: Gold Powers To New High; No Signs of Top Close at Hand - WSJ.com: "August Comex gold futures on Monday hit another new all-time record high of $1,604.50 an ounce, as of this writing. Since scoring a fresh six-week low of $1,478.30 on July 1, gold futures prices have rallied by more than $120.00 an ounce. The main bullish fundamental inputs for safe-haven gold have been the ongoing European Union sovereign-debt crisis, and most recently heightened concerns the U.S. debt problem is not going to be effectively dealt with by the U.S. government."

GM will spend $328M on Mich. pickup factory | Story | POWERWALL

General Motors plans to spend $328 million to update a factory in Flint, Mich., to build the next generation of full-size pickup trucks.GM will spend $328M on Mich. pickup factory | Story | POWERWALL

OIL FUTURES: Oil Below $95/Bbl On Debt Concerns - WSJ.com

OIL FUTURES: Oil Below $95/Bbl On Debt Concerns - WSJ.com: "NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Oil futures fell below $95 a barrel Monday as Europe's debt crisis vaulted the dollar against the euro.

Light, sweet crude for August delivery fell $2.51, or 2.6%, to $94.73 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude on ICE Futures Europe exchange traded down $1.97, or 1.7%, to $115.29 a barrel."

UPDATE: Halliburton Profit Surges 54% On North America Growth - WSJ.com

Halliburton Co.'s (HAL) second-quarter earnings surged 54% on rising demand for its services, especially from producers rushing to tap North America's new-found stores of oil and natural gas.UPDATE: Halliburton Profit Surges 54% On North America Growth - WSJ.com

Mansion Death: Second Death Reported at San Diego Millionaire's Mansion - wsbt.com

CORONADO, Calif. (KTLA) -- A multi-millionaire's 6-year-old son has died after falling down a stairwell at the same Coronado home just days before a woman's naked body was found hanging from a balcony, family members confirmed Sunday.Mansion Death: Second Death Reported at San Diego Millionaire's Mansion - wsbt.com

Casey Anthony's attorneys mum on her whereabouts | Reuters

Anthony's whereabouts have been a closely guarded secret since her release early Sunday after nearly three years in custody on charges connected to the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.Casey Anthony's attorneys mum on her whereabouts | Reuters

Tire blowout eyed in latest fatal New York tour bus crash | Reuters

The bus, operated by Bedore Tours of North Tonawanda, was carrying 37 tourists from India to Niagara Falls from Washington, D.C. when it crashed on Sunday on Interstate 390 in the town of Avoca, about 55 miles southeast of Rochester, New York State Police said.Tire blowout eyed in latest fatal New York tour bus crash | Reuters

Cops shot during arrest of child porn suspect outside Harry Potter premiere -

Two police officers trying to arrest a suspect on child pornography charges outside a Harry Potter movie premiere in Connecticut opened fire and wounded two other officers arriving in a police car, The Hartford Courant reports.Cops shot during arrest of child porn suspect outside Harry Potter premiere -

Nolan Ryan hospitalized in Houston with chest pain

HOUSTON – Texas Rangers CEO and former Astros great Nolan Ryan was hospitalized in Houston early Sunday morning after experiencing discomfort, the Rangers said in a press release Monday....More

Obama: Richard Cordray is best choice to head consumer bureau

Saying middle-class families needed a strong watchdog in Washington, President Obama on Monday nominated former Ohio Atty. Gen. Richard Cordray to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/07/richard-cordray-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-obama-elizabeth-warren-director-nominee.html

Harry Potter' Box Office: How High Will It Go?

There was little doubt that when the "Harry Potter" franchise finally came to a close after a decade-long presence at the multiplex, it would do so in epically lucrative fashion. But only when "Deathly Hallows, Part 2" actually began lighting up screens last Thursday at midnight did the true extent of its box-office power become clear: The film raked in a record $43.5 million at those early screenings and ended up shattering the three-day opening record of "The Dark Knight."..More

Casey Anthony's attorneys mum on her whereabouts

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1 of 3. Casey Anthony and her lawyer Jose Baez (L) leave the Orange County Jail in Orlando, Florida July 17, 2011. By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - An attorney for Casey Anthony would not confirm on Monday whether his client boarded a plane Casey Anthony's attorneys mum on her whereabouts ...

German Chancellor to Seek EU Help for Wronged Spanish Farmers | Europe | English

German Chancellor to Seek EU Help for Wronged Spanish Farmers | Europe | English: "German Chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to push for European Union financial assistance for Spanish farmers whose export income dropped sharply after German officials erroneously blamed them for causing the deadly outbreak of E. coli bacteria."

Yemeni Leader, Saleh, Said to Be Wounded in Shelling - NYTimes.com

Yemeni Leader, Saleh, Said to Be Wounded in Shelling - NYTimes.com: "SANA, Yemen — Yemen’s embattled leader, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was lightly injured in an artillery attack by opposition figures on the presidential palace, his spokesman said."

Jack Kevorkian, assisted suicide advocate, dies - CBS News

Jack Kevorkian, assisted suicide advocate, dies - CBS News: "DETROIT - Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian died in a Detroit area hospital following a short illness at the age of 83, according to a close friend and prominent attorney."

U.S. Payrolls Rose Less-Than-Estimated 54,000 in May; Jobless Rate Is 9.1% - Bloomberg

U.S. Payrolls Rose Less-Than-Estimated 54,000 in May; Jobless Rate Is 9.1% - Bloomberg: "U.S. employers in May added the fewest number of workers in eight months and unemployment unexpectedly rose to 9.1 percent, underscoring Federal Reserve concerns the expansion is failing to boost the labor market."

Pentagon: Online Cyber Attacks Can Count as Acts of War - WSJ.com

Pentagon: Online Cyber Attacks Can Count as Acts of War - WSJ.com: "WASHINGTON—The Pentagon has concluded that computer sabotage coming from another country can constitute an act of war, a finding that for the first time opens the door for the U.S. to respond using traditional military force."

Family Offers $20,000 Reward for Missing Nursing Student's Safe Return - FoxNews.com

Family Offers $20,000 Reward for Missing Nursing Student's Safe Return - FoxNews.com: "The family of a missing California nursing student is offering a $20,000 reward for the young woman's safe return, KTVU.com reports."

Casey Anthony's mom Cindy tears up while giving testimony at trial - Crimesider - CBS News

Casey Anthony's mom Cindy tears up while giving testimony at trial - Crimesider - CBS News: "(CBS/WKMG/AP) ORLANDO, Fla. - Casey Anthony's mother Cindy choked back tears Tuesday as she described getting her granddaughter's favorite doll from a car that prosecutors believe may have held 2-year-old Caylee's body at some point."

Twister's death toll still rising

The devastation in Joplin, Mo., grew grimmer yesterday, as state officials identified more victims of a tornado now believed to have killed 139.

Some bodies were in such bad shape that DNA, medical records and tattoos were used to identify them.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/twister_death_toll_still_rising_xmI07FKpI5m3v8wMor4GXM#ixzz1Nk2p9tVs

Islamic militants seize Yemen city, locals say

(CNN) -- Yemeni security forces abandoned a key coastal city to Islamic militants, residents of the city told CNN Sunday, while a powerful rebel tribe kept up pressure on the government in the capital.http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/05/29/yemen.unrest/

Lockheed says thwarted "tenacious" cyber attack

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp., the U.S. government's top information technology provider, said on Saturday it had thwarted "a significant and tenacious attack" on its information systems network a week ago but was still working to restore employee access.Lockheed says thwarted "tenacious" cyber attack

Police: Parents Planned Murder-Suicide | digtriad.com

Police: Parents Planned Murder-Suicide | digtriad.com: "San Diego -- Authorities say the murder-suicide of four family members whose bodies were found in a swimming pool and bathtub at their San Diego home was planned by the mother and father."

Elizabeth Smart captor sentenced: Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper gets life in prison - latimes.com

Elizabeth Smart captor sentenced: Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper gets life in prison - latimes.com: "Nearly nine years after she was abducted at knifepoint from her bed, Elizabeth Smart watched Wednesday as a federal judge ordered a street preacher to spend the rest of his life in prison for kidnapping and raping her while holding her captive for months."

Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetent - News, Weather and Sports for Sioux City, IA: KCAU-TV.com

Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetent - News, Weather and Sports for Sioux City, IA: KCAU-TV.com: "TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The suspect in the Tucson rampage that killed six people and left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords wounded with a bullet to the brain will spend up to four months in psychiatric treatment, but a surviving victim said as far as he's concerned the man could stay there the rest of his life."

Republicans to Hone Medicare Pitch After New York Loss in House Contest - Bloomberg

Republicans to Hone Medicare Pitch After New York Loss in House Contest - Bloomberg: "After their plan to privatize Medicare helped a Democrat win a vacant New York congressional seat, House Republicans are vowing to prevent the 2012 election from becoming a referendum on the proposal."

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper could face life in prison

(Reuters) - The homeless street preacher convicted of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart faces a possible life prison term when he is sentenced on Wednesday, during a hearing in which Smart was expected to address him directly.http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/25/us-smart-kidnapping-idUSTRE74O39120110525

Casey Anthony trial begins with defense shocker - Caylee's death wasn't homicide

In Baez's version of events, Casey was at home with her daughter and father, George Anthony. George hadn't seen Caylee in a little while and began asking Casey where she was. The two proceeded to search the house. When Casey went into the backyard to see if her daughter was hiding there, she saw her father holding the dead child in his arms.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20066000-504083.html

Violent thunderstorms kill 9 in Okla., Kan., Ark

EL RENO, OKLA. –  Violent storms that swept through a chunk of the central U.S. killed at least nine people in three states, toppling trees, crushing cars and tearing through a rural Arkansas fire station.

The high-powered storms arrived as forecast Tuesday night and early Wednesday, just days after a massive tornado tore through the southwest Missouri town of Joplin and killed 122 people. After killing two people in Kansas and five in Oklahoma, they continued their trek east into Arkansas before petering out.http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/25/violent-thunderstorms-kill-8-okla-kan-ark-236799970/

Venezuela threatens to interrupt US oil supply - CSMonitor.com

Venezuela threatens to interrupt US oil supply - CSMonitor.comThe threat came in response to new US sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company, which currently provides about 10 percent of American oil imports.

Why is America the 'no-vacation nation'? - CNN.com

Why is America the 'no-vacation nation'? - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Let's be blunt: If you like to take lots of vacation, the United States is not the place to work.
Besides a handful of national holidays, the typical American worker bee gets two or three precious weeks off out of a whole year to relax and see the world -- much less than what people in many other countries receive."

Oprah's magic helps businesses, ready or not - Business - Local business - msnbc.com

Oprah's magic helps businesses, ready or not - Business - Local business - msnbc.com: "When Sam Greenberg got the call in the fall of 2003, he was sitting in his office at the East Texas purveyor of smoked turkeys his father founded during the Great Depression. A producer from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' was on the line to see if Greenberg would give 400 of his hickory-smoked fowl away to a studio audience."

Payment Startup ‘Square’ Rolls Out iPad Sales App - Techland - TIME.com

Payment Startup ‘Square’ Rolls Out iPad Sales App - Techland - TIME.com: "SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- First, mobile payments service Square made it easier for merchants to accept credit cards anytime, anywhere, with just a smartphone and a tiny, plastic credit-card reader. Now, the startup led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey hopes to show them they can abandon cash registers, too."

U.S. Supreme Court to California: Cut prison inmates by 33,000 | The Salinas Californian | thecalifornian.com

U.S. Supreme Court to California: Cut prison inmates by 33,000 | The Salinas Californian | thecalifornian.com: "SACRAMENTO — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that California must drastically reduce its prison population to relieve severe overcrowding that has exposed inmates to increased violence, disease and death."

Beaches, parks off limits to New York smokers | Reuters

Beaches, parks off limits to New York smokers | Reuters: "(Reuters) - New York City took its smoking prohibition outdoors on Monday, adding the city's parks and beaches to the list of places where smoking is banned as part of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's campaign to promote healthy habits."

2nd UPDATE: More Than 200 Flights Cancelled Due To Ash Cloud - WSJ.com

2nd UPDATE: More Than 200 Flights Cancelled Due To Ash Cloud - WSJ.com: "Europe's air-traffic management agency Tuesday said more than 200 schedule flights had been cancelled due to the clouds of volcanic ash drifting toward the continent from Iceland amid fears the disruption could spread.

Weather forecasters at the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center in London Tuesday repeated warnings that there was a risk that some ash clouds may reach parts of northern Europe in the next 48 hours. Iceland and Scotland already are affected."

Casey Anthony trial to start in Orlando - USATODAY.com

Casey Anthony trial to start in Orlando - USATODAY.com: "ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mother charged with her toddler's death will have her day in court almost three years after her 2-year-old daughter disappeared."

Obama addresses tornadoes, will visit Missouri Sunday - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Obama addresses tornadoes, will visit Missouri Sunday - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "President Obama interrupted his European trip this morning to address the tornadoes in the Midwest and pledge to visit Missouri on Sunday, the day after he returns."

Journalists and conspiracy theories abound in Karachi | Reuters

Journalists and conspiracy theories abound in Karachi | Reuters: "(Reuters) - A huge billboard outside Pakistan's naval air force headquarters, which came under sustained attack for hours on Monday, says it all -- 'Pakistan Air Force Museum. Unique experience.'"

Brain research new 'moon shot,' Patrick Kennedy says - USATODAY.com

Brain research new 'moon shot,' Patrick Kennedy says - USATODAY.com: "In a push to advance brain science, luminaries from the world of health, politics, business, and the non-profit sector will gather next week in Boston to create a 10-year plan that many hope will lead to a deeper understanding of brain conditions and new treatments."

NYC Smoking Ban in Parks, Beaches Goes Into Effect - ABC News

NYC Smoking Ban in Parks, Beaches Goes Into Effect - ABC News: "For a city that seems to thrive on excess, there is one area where New York is coming up short: ashtrays.

As of today, all public parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas will be smoke-free, enforced by a $50 fine."

Hundreds knew of bin Laden raid - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com

Hundreds knew of bin Laden raid - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com: "Several hundred of people in the U.S. government knew about the raid on Osama bin Laden’s Pakistani compound before it happened, and some referred to it in code as a “trip to Atlantic City” to keep it under wraps, according to a detailed Wall Street Journal reconstruction."

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Taliban: Taliban denies reports of Mullah Omar's death - latimes.com

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Taliban: Taliban denies reports of Mullah Omar's death - latimes.com: "A spokesman says the fugitive Taliban leader is alive in Afghanistan. There is no confirmation of reports that he died, but Afghanistan's intelligence agency says he has disappeared."

Joplin, Mo., Midwest tornadoes: Tornado kills at least 89, leaves 'total devastation' in Missouri town - latimes.com

Joplin, Mo., Midwest tornadoes: Tornado kills at least 89, leaves 'total devastation' in Missouri town - latimes.com: "In Joplin, Mo., damage is widespread. Severe weather hits other parts of the Midwest, including Minneapolis, where one person is killed."

FBI Probes Unabomber Connection to Tylenol Killings - ABC News

FBI Probes Unabomber Connection to Tylenol Killings - ABC News: "Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, offered to provide DNA samples to help the FBI in their investigation of the 1982 Tylenol murders, but if -- and only if -- the government did not go forward with an online auction of his personal effects, the convicted killer said in court documents."

'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides': Everything You Need To Know - MTV Movie News| MTV

'Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides': Everything You Need To Know - MTV Movie News| MTV: "Taking a bit of an exception with the adage about not fixing something that ain't broke, Disney shipped off from 2007's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End' — a film that grossed over $960 million worldwide — and decided to change things up. Out went director Gore Verbinski and stars Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, and in came new helmer Rob Marshall and stars Penélope Cruz and Ian McShane for 'On Stranger Tides,' which hit theaters Friday (May 20)"

LinkedIn: A Four-Letter Word on the NYSE - CNBC

LinkedIn: A Four-Letter Word on the NYSE - CNBC: "It's a dot-com company with a four-letter symbol for its shares.

So that means it's listed on the Nasdaq, right?

In years past, this would have been a safe assumption. Three-letter ticker symbols were New York Stock Exchange stocks and four were Nasdaq."

BBC News - 'Rapture' apocalypse prediction sparks atheist reaction

BBC News - 'Rapture' apocalypse prediction sparks atheist reaction: "US atheists are to hold parties in response to an evangelical broadcaster's prediction that Saturday will be 'judgement day'.

The Rapture After Party in North Carolina - 'the best damned party in NC' - is among the planned events."

Cosmic ray hunter installed on space station | Reuters

Cosmic ray hunter installed on space station | Reuters: "(Reuters) - The $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer particle detector was mounted outside the International Space Station on Thursday for an ambitious survey to discover new forms of matter.

The visiting shuttle Endeavour astronauts used robotic cranes to pluck the 7.5-ton instrument, known as AMS, out of their ship's cargo hold and install it onto the space station's metal truss, where it will operate throughout the life of the station."

BBC News - LinkedIn: A social network but not for losers

BBC News - LinkedIn: A social network but not for losers: "It's the quiet one in the noisy world of social networks but today LinkedIn becomes the first to prove that the stockmarket will buy the idea of sharing your life online.

Today's IPO will value the business at over $4bn (£2.5bn) - which is funny, because a few years ago I told its founder that LinkedIn was 'Facebook for losers.'"

CDC Warns Public to Prepare for 'Zombie Apocalypse' - FoxNews.com

CDC Warns Public to Prepare for 'Zombie Apocalypse' - FoxNews.com: "Are you prepared for the impending zombie invasion?

That's the question posed by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention in a Monday blog posting gruesomely titled, 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.' And while it's no joke, CDC officials say it's all about emergency preparation."

Al-Qaida Releases Posthumous bin Laden Audio | News | English

Al-Qaida Releases Posthumous bin Laden Audio | News | English: "Al-Qaida has released an audio recording by Osama bin Laden made just days before his death.

A U.S.-based monitoring service, SITE, said Wednesday that in the tape, bin Laden praises revolutions sweeping the Middle East and North Africa and says he thinks 'the winds of change' will spread across the entire Muslim world."

Stakes high -- again -- for Obama speech - CNN.com

Stakes high -- again -- for Obama speech - CNN.com: "Washington (CNN) -- By now, top aides to President Barack Obama like Dan Pfeiffer have learned to just tune out the round-the-clock punditry that tends to build up every speech by this commander-in-chief as the pivotal moment in his presidency."

Hollywood's biggest stars say goodbye to Oprah Winfrey

Telegraph.co.uk

Hollywood's biggest stars say goodbye to Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey wiped away tears as celebrity after celebrity surprised her during a farewell double-episode taping of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that will precede her finale.

IMF chief faces pressure to resign while others view him as victim

As one of the most powerful men in global economics, Dominique Strauss-Kahn was supposed to give the keynote speech at the Brussels Economic Forum in Belgium on Wednesday.IMF chief faces pressure to resign while others view him as victim

New trial for UK black teenager's murder

Two men are to stand trial for the notorious murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, reigniting debate about racial tensions in the UK.New trial for UK black teenager's murder

Feds to auction Unabomber items online

An online auction of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski's personal items was set to begin Wednesday, with proceeds to compensate some of his victims.Feds to auction Unabomber items online

Al Qaeda names Adel as interim chief: Al Jazeera

DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda has appointed an Egyptian militant as temporary leader and named a new head of operations following the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. commandos, al Jazeera reported on Wednesday, citing its own correspondent.Al Qaeda names Adel as interim chief: Al Jazeera

Police: Bottles of urine found in ice cream truck - US news - msnbc.com

Police: Bottles of urine found in ice cream truck - US news - msnbc.com: "LANGHORNE, Pa. — Suburban Philadelphia police say a DUI stop involving an ice cream truck led to the discovery of water bottles filled with urine, including one in the freezer where treats are kept."

France first lady Carla Bruni pregnant: report - The Early Show - CBS News

France first lady Carla Bruni pregnant: report - The Early Show - CBS News: "(CBS/AP) Carla Bruni, the first lady of France, is said to be expecting.
German newspaper Bild quotes the father of Nicolas Sarkozy as confirming that Bruni is pregnant with her first child with France's president, reports 'The Early Show' co-anchor Jeff Glor."

Air France Black Boxes’ Initial Data Show Nothing Wrong With Crashed Plane - Bloomberg

Air France Black Boxes’ Initial Data Show Nothing Wrong With Crashed Plane - Bloomberg: "Air France Flight 447 crash investigators said it’s premature to blame human error for the fatal 2009 accident after a first sweep of the Airbus SAS A330’s “black boxes” found no new technical issues with the jet."

Kerry Seeks 'Reset' On U.S.-Pakistan Ties - WSJ.com

Kerry Seeks 'Reset' On U.S.-Pakistan Ties - WSJ.com: "ISLAMABAD—U.S. Sen. John Kerry told Pakistan's civilian and military leaders that Washington wanted to hit the 'reset button' on deteriorating relations, amid mounting Pakistani anger over the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden."

NFL Lockout Is Here To Stay As Owners Gain Serious Leverage Over Players - SBNation.com

NFL Lockout Is Here To Stay As Owners Gain Serious Leverage Over Players - SBNation.com: "On Monday evening the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to keep the lockout in place throughout the appeals process. That means that the lockout could be here to stay through a June 3 court hearing and until a decision is made from the judges.

In their written opinion, the Eighth Circuit made it clear that the league is likely to succeed in the appeal in that June 3 hearing."

Queen begins historic Ireland visit - World - CBC News

Queen begins historic Ireland visit - World - CBC News: "Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin Tuesday for a historic four-day visit meant to highlight reconciliation between Britain and the Republic of Ireland.

The Queen, dressed in emerald green, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrived mid-day Tuesday at a military airbase near Dublin, greeted by an honour guard, Irish President Mary McAleese and other dignitaries."

Arnold Schwarzenegger Fathered Love Child with Former Staffer! - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News

Arnold Schwarzenegger Fathered Love Child with Former Staffer! - OK! Magazine - The First for Celebrity News: "Talk about a bombshell! Just last week Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger announced their split after a 25-year marriage. Turns out that wasn’t the only shocking announcement from their camp. Arnold has officially publicly admitted to fathering a love child with a former staffer! "

Mystery jet crash data recovered, investigators say - CNN.com

Mystery jet crash data recovered, investigators say - CNN.com: "Paris (CNN) -- Investigators trying to determine why an Air France plane crashed mysteriously two years ago have recovered the complete contents of the flight data recorder and the last two hours of cockpit conversation, they announced Monday."

Osama Bin Laden held covert meetings with financiers in Pakistan lair | Mail Online

Osama Bin Laden held covert meetings with financiers in Pakistan lair | Mail Online: "Osama Bin Laden held meetings with potential donors in his compound in Pakistan, it has been claimed.

A senior Taliban official has said that the terrorist was not as isolated as the Americans thought - and also had extensive meetings with Al Qaeda and Taliban leaders."

Germany sees IMF keeping full role in euro crisis | Reuters

Germany sees IMF keeping full role in euro crisis | Reuters: "(Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund can still play a full role in resolving the euro zone crisis, even with its managing director facing sexual assault charges in New York, a German government spokesman said on Monday."

Physicist Stephen Hawking rejects heaven or afterlife as a 'fairy story' -

Physicist Stephen Hawking rejects heaven or afterlife as a 'fairy story' -: "British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking says he rejects the idea of heaven or an afterlife, calling the belief a 'fairy story' for people afraid of dying."

Mississippi flooding: 'We have nowhere to go' - Weather - TODAY.com

Mississippi flooding: 'We have nowhere to go' - Weather - TODAY.com: "KROTZ SPRINGS, La. — Renee Ledoux cried when the National Guard and sheriff's deputies showed up at her front door and warned her she needed to get out to avoid water gushing from the Mississippi River after a floodgate was opened for the first time in four decades."

Faux Obama does 'touchdown dance' over bin Laden - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Faux Obama does 'touchdown dance' over bin Laden - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "The uber-confident 'Obama,' proudly pronouncing himself as 'Barack Hussein Obama,' even lights up a cigarette, saying, 'I'm not hiding anything any more!'"

Firefighters battle blaze near Las Vegas casino | 9news.com

Firefighters battle blaze near Las Vegas casino | 9news.com: "LAS VEGAS (AP) - An electrical transformer exploded early Sunday behind a row of Las Vegas Strip casinos, knocking out power to parts of some resorts and touching off a smoky blaze that snarled freeway traffic and send flames 80 to 90 feet in the air."

Imams on terror charge

Imams on terror charge: "TWO imams at South Florida mosques are among six people indicted on federal charges of providing financial support and encouraging violence by the Pakistani Taliban.

The indictment charged Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, 76, the imam at the Miami Mosque"

Obama pushes oil drilling in Alaska, ocean | The Columbus Dispatch

Obama pushes oil drilling in Alaska, ocean | The Columbus Dispatch: "WASHINGTON - In an effort to defuse Republican and oil-industry pressure over drilling permits and soothe public anger over gasoline prices, President Barack Obama is ordering the Interior Department to conduct annual lease sales in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve and speed up seismic work that is a precursor to drilling off the southern and mid-Atlantic coasts."

: NASA to Launch Next-to-Last Shuttle Flight Monday | NASA Endeavour Shuttle Launch STS-134 | Space.com

: NASA to Launch Next-to-Last Shuttle Flight Monday | NASA Endeavour Shuttle Launch STS-134 | Space.com: "CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When six astronauts launch into orbit on NASA's space shuttle Endeavour Monday (May 16), it will be the last liftoff for the well-traveled orbiter."

Arrest Throws France Into Disarray and Disbelief - NYTimes.com

Arrest Throws France Into Disarray and Disbelief - NYTimes.com: "PARIS — For months, France has been buzzing with speculation that Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the popular chief of the International Monetary Fund, would quit his job in Washington to take on President Nicolas Sarkozy in next year’s presidential elections."

E-Commerce News: Hot Topics: Facebook's Sly-Dog Aspirations

E-Commerce News: Hot Topics: Facebook's Sly-Dog Aspirations: "Facebook targeted Social Circle, also known as 'Social Search,' by hiring a high-profile public relations firm, Burson-Marsteller. In particular, Facebook doesn't like the way Social Circle uses Facebook data in its service and thinks Social Circle is a threat to user privacy. Hearing that last bit makes me think of a glass house for some reason, but whatever. That much has been confirmed -- Facebook has acknowledged it hired Burson-Marsteller to go after Social Circle."

Obama re-focuses on war in Libya - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Obama re-focuses on war in Libya - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "President Obama is re-focusing U.S. efforts in Libya, amid reports that Moammar Gadhafi is struggling.

The president met Friday with the NATO Secretary General while his top national security adviser spoke with a prominent Libyan rebel."

Solar plane makes maiden international flight | Reuters

Solar plane makes maiden international flight | Reuters: "(Reuters) - A solar energy plane began the world's first international flight powered by the sun on Friday to show the potential for pollution-free air travel."

Japan Nuclear Plant Worker Dies | Asia | English

Japan Nuclear Plant Worker Dies | Asia | English: "Japanese officials say a worker has died at the disaster-stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Authorities say the unidentified worker, a man in his 60s, collapsed on the job Saturday and was taken to a hospital. "

Porn videos found in bin Laden's computer files

Porn videos found in bin Laden's computer files: "The enormous cache of computer files taken from Osama bin Laden's compound contained a considerable quantity of pornographic videos, U.S. officials said Friday, adding a discordant note to the public image of the Islamist militant who long denounced the West for its lax sexual mores."

Obama announces steps to speed US oil production

Obama announces steps to speed US oil production: "Facing continued public unhappiness over gas prices, President Barack Obama is directing his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production by extending existing leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off Alaska's coast and holding more frequent lease sales in a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska."

Arlington man pleads not guilty to tampering with plane door - The Boston Globe

Arlington man pleads not guilty to tampering with plane door - The Boston Globe: "It began as a routine 2 1/2-hour flight from Orlando to Boston Tuesday night, but just 30 minutes after takeoff, as the flight attendants were preparing to serve refreshments, Robert J. Hersey Jr. allegedly pressed a button on an emergency exit door. The door stayed shut, but when a protective cover popped off, it triggered a series of events that led to an arrest and charges against the passenger."

Louisiana, Mississippi Urge Residents to Prepare for Flood

Louisiana, Mississippi Urge Residents to Prepare for Flood: "May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Residents of Louisiana and Mississippi should be ready for flooding along tributaries, bayous and spillways as the swollen Mississippi River pushes record amounts of water south to the Gulf of Mexico, the states' governors said."

Demjanjuk Convicted for Role in Nazi Death Camp - NYTimes.com

Demjanjuk Convicted for Role in Nazi Death Camp - NYTimes.com: "MUNICH — After a trial lasting almost 18 months, John Demjanjuk, a retired American autoworker who has been the subject of more than three decades of legal proceedings over his Nazi-era past, was convicted here on Thursday of helping to force some 28,000 Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust."

Bin Laden Journal Discusses Terror Operations | News | English

Bin Laden Journal Discusses Terror Operations | News | English: "U.S. officials say Osama bin Laden's journal contains information about future terror plots, and shows the al-Qaida leader was communicating with other terrorists."

Red Wings never stopped believing - FoxNews.com

Red Wings never stopped believing - FoxNews.com: "DETROIT -- Jimmy Howard said it's all about the chance awaiting the Red Wings in less than 48 hours.

'These are moments we dream about,' Howard said.

Just six days earlier, however, it was more like a waking nightmare for the Red Wings."

Syrians Report Shelling of City and Mass Arrests - NYTimes.com

Syrians Report Shelling of City and Mass Arrests - NYTimes.com: "BEIRUT, Lebanon — At least 10,000 protesters have been detained in the past several days in a mass arrest campaign aimed at quelling a seven-week uprising in Syria against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, activists said, as fresh shelling of a residential neighborhood was reported on Wednesday from Homs, the country’s third largest city."

Analysis: Japan LNG reliance grows with latest nuclear setback | Reuters

Analysis: Japan LNG reliance grows with latest nuclear setback | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Japan's move to shut another nuclear power plant will boost imports of LNG from Qatar and Australia to fire gas-based plants to make up for the loss, exacerbating rising dependence on imported gas in the wake of the massive earthquake in March."

John Kerry headed to Pakistan - seattlepi.com

John Kerry headed to Pakistan - seattlepi.com: "Sen. John Kerry is headed to Pakistan in hopes of mending relations with the government that have become increasingly frayed since the U.S. raid over the last week."

Navy reverses itself on gay marriages on military bases - CNN.com

Washington (CNN) -- The Navy did an abrupt about-face late Tuesday, suspending earlier guidance that could have allowed same-sex marriages on military bases once the Pentagon scraps its present Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.Navy reverses itself on gay marriages on military bases - CNN.com

BBC News - Dubai: 'Suicide jump' from world's tallest skyscraper

BBC News - Dubai: 'Suicide jump' from world's tallest skyscraper: "The man, in his 20s, fell from the 147th floor of the 2,717ft (828m) Burj Khalifa, landing on a deck on the 108th floor, local media reported."

BBC News - Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant begins operation

BBC News - Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant begins operation: "Iran's first nuclear power station has begun operating at a low level, says the Russian company that built it."

Cuba allows car, house sales | The Australian

Cuba allows car, house sales | The Australian: "The Communist Party's newly released economic guidelines also said the government would study the possibility of letting Cubans travel abroad as tourists, a long-time promise of Cuba's leaders that has yet to be fulfilled."

Mississippi River crest rolls south; Mississippi and Louisiana prepare - CNN.com

Mississippi River crest rolls south; Mississippi and Louisiana prepare - CNN.com: "Memphis, Tennessee (CNN) -- The Mississippi River has begun cresting at Memphis, forecasters said Tuesday, as attention began turning to flooding concerns in Louisiana and Mississippi"

2nd UPDATE: Microsoft Agrees To Buy Skype For $8.5B - WSJ.com

2nd UPDATE: Microsoft Agrees To Buy Skype For $8.5B - WSJ.com: "NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) agreed to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion in cash, a move the software giant hopes will enhance the communications capabilities of its wide-ranging products and allow it to better keep pace with technology rivals such as Google Inc. (GOOG) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)."

Bin Laden Sons Say U.S. Violated International Law - NYTimes.com

Bin Laden Sons Say U.S. Violated International Law - NYTimes.com: "WASHINGTON — The adult sons of Osama bin Laden have lashed out at President Obama over their father’s death, accusing the United States of violating its basic legal principles by killing an unarmed man, shooting his family members and disposing of his body in the sea."

Doc: Woman Stranded for Weeks Was Close to Dying - ABC News

Doc: Woman Stranded for Weeks Was Close to Dying - ABC News: "A Canadian woman who survived a seven-week starvation ordeal in the remote Nevada mountains remained in fair condition Monday in Idaho, hospital officials in Twin Falls said."

AFP: S. Korea president calls on north to renounce nukes

AFP: S. Korea president calls on north to renounce nukes: "BERLIN — South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak Monday called on North Korea to renounce nuclear weapons, saying Pyongyang would be invited to next year's nuclear security summit if it agreed to do so."

Hamas's Meshaal: U.S. had no right to kill bin Laden | Reuters

Hamas's Meshaal: U.S. had no right to kill bin Laden | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said on Monday the United States had no right to kill Osama bin Laden but said this did not mean the Palestinian Islamist group supported al Qaeda's attacks on civilians."

Survey: Apple Trumps Google as Most Valuable Brand - FoxBusiness.com

Survey: Apple Trumps Google as Most Valuable Brand - FoxBusiness.com: "Tech darling Apple (AAPL: 348.02, +1.36, +0.39%) can now add “world’s most valuable brand” to its already remarkable resume."

Mississippi River: Memphis preparing for Mississippi River to crest - latimes.com

Mississippi River: Memphis preparing for Mississippi River to crest - latimes.com: "The Mississippi River is expected to bring near-record flooding to Memphis. It had been expected to crest Tuesday, but the forecast has been moved up to Monday. 'We don't have as much time, but fortunately we're ready for it,' Mayor A.C. Wharton Jr. says."

Pakistan PM Calls Accusations Over Bin Laden 'Absurd' | South Asia | English

Pakistan PM Calls Accusations Over Bin Laden 'Absurd' | South Asia | English: "Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Monday denied that his country's intelligence agencies helped hide Osama bin Laden, insisting that allegations of complicity or incompetence were 'absurd'."

Navy ship named after fallen Long Island Navy SEAL - NYPOST.com

His heroic spirit has set sail.

A Long Island Navy SEAL who was killed in combat in Afghanistan was memorialized in Bath, Maine, yesterday with the christening of a ship in his name.

Navy ship named after fallen Long Island Navy SEAL - NYPOST.com

Michelle Obama Praises SEALs in Commencement Speech - ABC News

First lady Michelle Obama today praised the bravery of the Navy SEALs who carried out the raid on Osama bin Laden, calling it "the essence of the word 'service,'" in her commencement address at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.Michelle Obama Praises SEALs in Commencement Speech - ABC News

State TV: At least 12 killed, 232 wounded in clashes at Cairo church - CNN.com

Cairo (CNN) -- Egypt's prime minister called for an emergency Cabinet meeting Sunday, a day after officials reported at least 12 people were killed in sectarian clashes outside a Cairo church.State TV: At least 12 killed, 232 wounded in clashes at Cairo church - CNN.com

US Releases Bin Laden Videos from His Pakistani Hideout | News | English

The United States has released several videos seized by U.S. forces from al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's Pakistani hideout that show him watching himself on television and rehearsing to make statements to the world.US Releases Bin Laden Videos from His Pakistani Hideout | News | English

AFP: 'Qaeda' cleric Awlaqi escapes Yemen drone attack: source

AFP: 'Qaeda' cleric Awlaqi escapes Yemen drone attack: source: "ADEN, Yemen — US-Yemeni cleric and terror suspect Anwar al-Awlaqi narrowly escaped a US drone attack three days after American commandos killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, a tribal source said Saturday."

Osama bin Laden Joins His Own Legacy Of Death : NPR

Osama bin Laden Joins His Own Legacy Of Death : NPR: "Our Muslim brothers are being killed, our women raped, our children massacred, all under the eye of the United Nations,' the prince was said to have declared. 'The West sends Blue Helmets and dried beans. We bring you guns and men.'"

Father of captured U.S. soldier asks for son's freedom | Reuters

Father of captured U.S. soldier asks for son's freedom | Reuters: "'Our family is counting on your professional integrity and honor to secure the safe return of our son and we thank you,' Robert Bergdahl says about his son, Idaho National Guard Private Bowe Bergdahl, in a video posted on YouTube."

FBI Investigating White Powder Letters Sent to Washington D.C. Public Schools - ABC News

FBI Investigating White Powder Letters Sent to Washington D.C. Public Schools - ABC News: "Suspicious letters containing white powder were sent today to at least 20 public schools, triggering an investigation by the FBI and the Washington Fire Department."

The Associated Press: 'JetMan' plans flight over Arizona's Grand Canyon

The Associated Press: 'JetMan' plans flight over Arizona's Grand Canyon: "HUALAPAI INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) — 'JetMan' has soared over the Swiss Alps and rocketed above the English Channel. Next flight — the Grand Canyon.
But Swiss daredevil Yves Rossy's plan to use Arizona's massive gorge as a backdrop for his first U.S. flight in a jet-propelled wingsuit hinges on approval from the Federal Aviation Administration"

Donald Trump is no American Idol - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

Donald Trump is no American Idol - Political Hotsheet - CBS News: "Donald Trump has gone from reality show stardom into 2012 presidential politics. It's a natural evolution. Both are competitions that require winning favor with judges."

In Rutgers Suicide Case, Ex-Student Gets Plea Deal - NYTimes.com

In Rutgers Suicide Case, Ex-Student Gets Plea Deal - NYTimes.com: "NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — One of two former Rutgers University students accused of spying on another student with a webcam just days before he committed suicide will be allowed to avoid a conviction if she continues to provide information about her co-defendant, prosecutors said Friday."

Residents brace for more flooding as Mississippi River swells - CNN.com

Residents brace for more flooding as Mississippi River swells - CNN.com: "CNN) -- As the Mississippi River gushes downstream with no clear boundaries, flooding continues to deluge parts of Tennessee as residents farther south brace for what will come."

BBC News - Memories of Abbottabad, Bin Laden's hideout

BBC News - Memories of Abbottabad, Bin Laden's hideout: "The world will remember the Pakistani city of Abbottabad as the place where Osama Bin Laden was finally tracked down, but for the BBC's Mishal Husain it holds many happy memories, from long before al-Qaeda and its leader first emerged."

FBI: 10 More Suspicious Letters Found at DC Schools - FoxNews.com

FBI: 10 More Suspicious Letters Found at DC Schools - FoxNews.com: "Ten more suspicious letters were found in the nation's capital Friday, bringing the total number to 39 in the last two days, the FBI said."

The Obama shifting story on bin Laden -- the fog of information - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

The Obama shifting story on bin Laden -- the fog of information - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency: "It seems the Internet Age is thickening the fog of war.

Seeking to satisfy a demanding media -- which is now armed with the tools to disseminate information instantly -- the Obama administration rushed out details of Osama bin Laden's death that have since had to be changed and corrected."

Levee breach swamps insurance plan - USATODAY.com

Levee breach swamps insurance plan - USATODAY.com: "The federal government's deliberate flooding of 130,000 acres of farmland in Missouri this week could cost taxpayers several hundred million dollars because of extensive, possibly permanent damage to farmland."