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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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"

Blood Found in Car of Missing Maine Mom Krista Dittmeyer - FoxNews.com

Blood Found in Car of Missing Maine Mom Krista Dittmeyer - FoxNews.com: "Investigators found what they believe is blood evidence inside the car of a missing Maine mother, a police source confirms to FoxNews.com"

Aflac duck gets a new voice - Apr. 26, 2011

Aflac duck gets a new voice - Apr. 26, 2011: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The chief executive of Aflac sat flanked by his top lieutenants, a bronze duck on his desk, as he broke the news."

Big Oil's $4B tax break in doubt as Obama, Boehner tangle - Apr. 26, 2011

Big Oil's $4B tax break in doubt as Obama, Boehner tangle - Apr. 26, 2011: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President Obama repeated his call Tuesday for an end to $4 billion in oil industry tax breaks as gas prices approach $4 a gallon and after a top lawmaker indicated a possible shift in Republican policy."

Army Corps of Engineers Seeks to Destroy Levee as More Missouri Residents Are Rescued - FoxNews.com

Army Corps of Engineers Seeks to Destroy Levee as More Missouri Residents Are Rescued - FoxNews.com: "The Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to destroy the breeched levee in southern Missouri was hit with a federal lawsuit issued by the state’s attorney general after critics of the assessment warned about acres of farmland being flooded."

Syria extends military crackdown - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Syria extends military crackdown - Middle East - Al Jazeera English: "Rights groups report more deaths and arrests as Assad sends troops to put down protests in Deraa, Doumaa and Baniyas."

Safety Becomes Victim in Japan’s Nuclear Collusion - NYTimes.com

TOKYO — Given the fierce insularity of Japan’s nuclear industry, it was perhaps fitting that an outsider exposed the most serious safety cover-up in the history of Japanese nuclear power. It took place at Fukushima Daiichi, the plant that Japan has been struggling to get under control since last month’s earthquake and tsunami.Safety Becomes Victim in Japan’s Nuclear Collusion - NYTimes.com

Facebook advertising: Facebook prepares to cash in on users' data - latimes.com

Reporting from Palo Alto—

Julee Morrison has been obsessed with Bon Jovi since she was a teenager.

So when paid ads for fan sites started popping up on the 41-year-old Salt Lake City blogger'sFacebook page, she was thrilled. She described herself as a "clicking fool," perusing videos and photos of the New Jersey rockers.Facebook advertising: Facebook prepares to cash in on users' data - latimes.com

US Stocks Plunge After S&P Revision Ignites U.S. Debt Concerns - WSJ.com

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. stocks fell sharply early Monday after Standard & Poor's cut its outlook on the U.S. government, warning that the U.S. fiscal profile may become "meaningfully weaker" than that of other major countries if policy makers can't tame the budget deficit.US Stocks Plunge After S&P Revision Ignites U.S. Debt Concerns - WSJ.com

Internet Sex Forum Reportedly Wanted 'Revenge' Against Long Island Escort Later Found Murdered - FoxNews.com

Members of an Internet sex forum orchestrated a “revenge” plot against an escort from Long Island who was one of several people later murdered and dumped in a beach burial ground, the New York Daily News reports.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/17/internet-sex-forum-reportedly-wanted-revenge-long-island-escort-later-murdered/#ixzz1Jt4Wj4Sy

An iReporter's short film on slavery – The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery - CNN.com Blogs

CNN's Kristie Lu Stout highlights iReporter Renee Hong's short film on human trafficking.An iReporter's short film on slavery – The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery - CNN.com Blogs

Death toll climbs in Japan as work goes on at nuclear power plant - CNN.com

Tokyo (CNN) -- The death toll from Japan's earthquake and tsunami rose to nearly 14,000 on Monday as efforts continued to stabilize a crippled nuclear reactor plant.Death toll climbs in Japan as work goes on at nuclear power plant - CNN.com

Violent storms leave dozens dead in U.S. | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Askewville, N.C. — A tornado-spewing storm system that killed at least 45 people across half the country unleashed its worst fury on North Carolina, where homes broke apart, trees snapped and livestock were swept into the air. Residents in the capital city and rural hamlets alike on Sunday mourned the dead, marveled at their own survival and began to clean up devastated neighborhoods.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110418/NATION/104180334/Violent-storms-leave-dozens-dead-in-U.S.#ixzz1Jt3hcWj0Violent storms leave dozens dead in U.S. | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Toddler given sangria, not juice at restaurant | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Lakeland, Fla.— A 2-year-old boy was accidentally served sangria instead of orange juice at a central Florida Olive Garden and was taken to the hospital.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110414/NATION/104140424/Toddler-given-sangria--not-juice-at-restaurant#ixzz1Jt3ZfalYToddler given sangria, not juice at restaurant | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Death toll at 43 as tornadoes and storms rake South

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Three days of severe storms and tornadoes in the southern United States have killed at least 43 people while downing power lines and wrecking hundreds of buildings, officials said on Sunday.Death toll at 43 as tornadoes and storms rake South

11 small banks in Michigan haven't repaid U.S. bailout tab | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

More than 2 1/2 years after the government began distributing $205 billion to bail out banks during thefinancial crisis, most large banks have repaid the money and the program has generated a profit for taxpayers.11 small banks in Michigan haven't repaid U.S. bailout tab | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Long Island Serial Killer May Be Ex-Law Enforcement

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ABC News - Richard Esposito, Dean Schabner - ‎4 hours ago‎

Police are considering the possibility that the serial killer who has dumped at least eight bodies along a Long Island barrier beach may be an ex-cop or other law officer, law enforcement officials ...

Why So Many Serial Killers on Long Island? New York T...Long Island Serial Killer May Be Ex-Law Enforcement

Egyptian protesters defy military, return to Tahrir Square

Washington Post - Fredrick Kunkle, Muhammad Mansour -‎37 minutes ago‎

CAIRO - Angry anti-government demonstrators returned to Tahrir Square late Saturday, some declaring that they were ready to face martyrdom, less than a day after Egypt's military

Egyptian protesters defy military, return to Tahrir Square

 

7 shoppers killed in Dutch mall shooting

CNN - ‎1 hour ago‎

By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Dutch officials say a gunman opened fire at a mall on Saturday, killing seven people and wounding 16 others before shooting himself in the head, a journalist with 

7 shoppers killed in Dutch mall shooting

Deal leaves liberals disheartened

Politico - Abby Phillip - ‎25 minutes ago‎

The $38.5 billion deal brokered between Republicans and President Barack Obama on Friday night may have resolved the immediate..more 

Southwest Grounds 79 Planes After Scare

New York Times - Elizabeth A. Harris - ‎26 minutes ago‎

Southwest Airlines grounded 79 airplanes on Saturday after a piece of the fuselage on one of its Boeing 737s ripped open during a flight the day before, leaving a hole in the cabin ceiling and rapidly

Southwest Grounds 79 Planes After Scare

 

Japan's focus on nuke crisis angers tsunami victims - World news - Asia-Pacific - msnbc.com

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan — As Japan's prime minister visited tsunami-ravaged coastal areas for the first time Saturday, frustrated evacuees complained that the government has been too focused on the nuclear crisis that followed the massive wave.Japan's focus on nuke crisis angers tsunami victims - World news - Asia-Pacific - msnbc.com