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."

Suicide car bombing in Iraq kills up to 15, wounds 60

Suicide car bombing in Iraq kills up to 15, wounds 60: "BAGHDAD, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Up to 15 people were killed and some 60 others wounded in suicide car bomb attack on a group of a police force Thursday morning in Iraq's central city of Hillah, a local police source said.

'The latest reports said that 15 were killed and 60 wounded by the suicide car bomb attack in the city of Hillah,' the source from Hialla police told Xinhua on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media."

At least 8 Pakistani Shi'ites killed in suspected militant attack | Reuters

At least 8 Pakistani Shi'ites killed in suspected militant attack | Reuters: "Police official Hamid Shakil said the Shi'ites were in a neighbourhood park when they were shot at. The attackers fled, he said.

Sunni Muslim militants often attack Shi'ites, which they view as heretics. Friday's shooting comes a few days after U.S. commandos killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan."

France Expels 14 Libyan Diplomats | Europe | English

France Expels 14 Libyan Diplomats | Europe | English: "France announced plans to expel 14 Libyan diplomats on Friday, a day after Britain ordered two Libyan officials to leave."

BBC News - Japan PM orders halt at Hamaoka nuclear plant

BBC News - Japan PM orders halt at Hamaoka nuclear plant: "Naoto Kan said three reactors at Hamaoka plant should be suspended until new safety measures were put in place."

Syria's middle class can defeat Bashar al-Assad | Ahmed Hussein | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Syria's middle class can defeat Bashar al-Assad | Ahmed Hussein | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "In an interview with the Wall Street Journal at the end of January, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad claimed he was immune from the pressures of the pro-democracy revolutions sweeping the Middle East because his regime was 'very closely linked to the beliefs of the people'. How mistaken he was. The beliefs of the regime and the Syrian people could not be further apart."

CIA watched bin Laden from nearby safe house inside Pakistan | Reuters

CIA watched bin Laden from nearby safe house inside Pakistan | Reuters: "The U.S. officials, quoted by the Washington Post, said the safe house was the base for intelligence gathering that began after bin Laden's compound was discovered last August, and which was so exhaustive the CIA asked Congress to reallocate tens of millions of dollars to fund it."

To release or not to release: Bin Laden death photos spark debate -

To release or not to release: Bin Laden death photos spark debate -: "Updated at 9:03 a.m.:Politico reports that the raid photos of bin Laden are gruesome, complicating the White House decision on whether to release them."

Washington Day Ahead: Geithner Gives Debt Negotiators More Time - Bloomberg

Washington Day Ahead: Geithner Gives Debt Negotiators More Time - Bloomberg: "Congress and the White House got some breathing room during debt-reduction talks, as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. will have three weeks more than previously seen before hitting its borrowing limit."

City Airline Passengers React To Heightened Security Fears - Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY Patch

City Airline Passengers React To Heightened Security Fears - Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY Patch: "Passengers at area airports stepped out Monday morning into a brave new world — one without the specter of Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, but with new fears about possible retaliatory attacks by the terrorist network he founded, Al Qaeda"

Three hostages held in suburban Atlanta apartment complex | Reuters

Three hostages held in suburban Atlanta apartment complex | Reuters: "The men took hostages late Monday night in the city of Roswell after breaking into one of the apartments, Atlanta television station WSB reported."

The Associated Press: Louisiana Scouts rescued from Ark. wilderness area

The Associated Press: Louisiana Scouts rescued from Ark. wilderness area: "LANGLEY, Ark. (AP) — A National Guard helicopter plucked six stranded Louisiana Boy Scouts from an Arkansas forest Tuesday morning and delivered them safely to nervous parents waiting at a camp supply store nearby."

Osama Bin Laden's Death Leads to Cyber Scams, Spam - ABC News

Osama Bin Laden's Death Leads to Cyber Scams, Spam - ABC NewsThe death of Osama bin Laden may not just mean an increased risk of terror attacks across the country, but the possibility of more cyber scams on the Web.

The Associated Press: First strands on bin Laden gathered in CIA prison

The Associated Press: First strands on bin Laden gathered in CIA prison: "WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say CIA interrogators in secret overseas prisons developed the first strands of information that ultimately led to the killing of Osama bin Laden."

Libyan Crowds Mourn Gadhafi's Son as Battles Continue | News | English

Libyan Crowds Mourn Gadhafi's Son as Battles Continue | News | English: "Libyan crowds on Monday mourned at the funeral of leader Moammar Gadhafi's son, while pro-government forces launched new attacks on the western city of Misrata."

Osama's Islam-violence link weighs heavy on Muslims | Reuters

Osama's Islam-violence link weighs heavy on Muslims | Reuters: "His 'jihadist' strategy has claimed the lives of many thousands of Muslims in Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as in the United States, Europe and Africa."

Warren To Liz: Bin Laden Death Not Likely to Boost Economy - FoxBusiness.com

Warren To Liz: Bin Laden Death Not Likely to Boost Economy - FoxBusiness.com: "BUSINESS LEADERS

Warren To Liz: Bin Laden Death Not Likely to Boost Economy
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Published May 02, 2011 | FOXBusiness
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) Chairman Warren Buffett told FOX Business Network on Monday he doubts the death of terrorist leader Usama Bin Laden would have much impact on the U.S. economy, or on specific industries such as insurance that are tied financially to terrorism."

Hamas Condemns the Killing of Bin Laden - NYTimes.com

Hamas Condemns the Killing of Bin Laden - NYTimes.com: "GAZA — Hamas officials here condemned on Monday the American operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, with Ismail Haniya, the leader of the Hamas government, calling it a “continuation of the United States policy of destruction.”"

Looking Back At A Decade Of Pursuing Bin Laden : NPR

Looking Back At A Decade Of Pursuing Bin Laden : NPR: "The hunt for Osama bin Laden started in the flames of Sept. 11, 2001. America is still at war with Afghanistan, where bin Laden began his campaign against the West. NPR Photographer David Gilkey, who is embedded with troops in Helmand Province, tells Renee Montagne the troops' reaction to bin Laden's death."

President Obama Praises Troops Who Killed Osama bin Laden - ABC News

President Obama Praises Troops Who Killed Osama bin Laden - ABC News: "President Obama praised the anonymous heroes who tracked and killed Osama bin Laden, the most wanted terrorist in the world, saying, 'we are fortunate to have Americans who dedicate their lives' to defending our country."

Top Al Qaeda Thinker Condemns Bin Laden Killing, Vows Revenge - FoxNews.com

Top Al Qaeda Thinker Condemns Bin Laden Killing, Vows Revenge - FoxNews.com: "CAIRO – A top Al Qaeda ideologue has promised revenge for the killing of militant leader Usama Bin Laden by U.S. forces in the first jihadist admission of his death."

FoxNews.com - Breaking News | Latest News | Current News

FoxNews.com - Breaking News | Latest News | Current News: "As celebrations break out following bin Laden's death, U.S. officials warn of terror group's retaliation."

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "U.S. forces given 'kill' order; his body is buried at sea"