Christian Science Monitor
Mystery death on Skype: What killed US captain in Afghanistan?Christian Science MonitorThe captain, a chief nurse who deployed to Afghanistan in March, was speaking with his wife via Skype when he pitched forward. The Army is investigating but does not suspect foul play. By Anna Mulrine, Staff writer / May 7, 2012 It [...]
BBC News
French election: Your viewsBBC NewsSocialist leader Francois Hollande is to be France's new president, winning just under 52% of Sunday's vote. The result means Nicolas Sarkozy is the first French president since 1981 not to win a second term. BBC News website readers in France have …European voters reject austerity; what happens now?USA TODAYThe [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Obama: 2012 campaign still about 'hope' and 'change'Fox NewsMay 5, 2012: President Obama speaks during a campaign rally at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.AP Trying to rekindle the fire of his historic 2008 campaign, President Obama told supporters this weekend that his re-election bid is still about "hope" …Sound familiar? Obama, Romney campaigns hitting [...]
The Hindu
Hollande or Sarkozy: that is the questionXinhuaPARIS, May 6 (Xinhua) — Sunday is a big day for France, as voters are giving their answers to the question of having Sarkozy or Hollande as their president for the next five years. The weather was cloudy with occasional drizzle in the morning, …French Presidential election: liveTelegraph.co.ukFrance [...]
ABC News
Anger, sighs as 9/11 families watch terror hearingFox NewsIn this photo of a sketch by courtroom artist Janet Hamlin and reviewed by the Defense Department, accused 9-11 co-conspirator Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, is shown at his military hearing in Guantanamo Bay.AP NEW YORK – Lee Hanson became deeply angry as the …9/11 suspects ignore, [...]
AFP
Panetta: Troop scandals hurt missionsThe Daily AdvertiserAP WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned troops Friday that it takes just seconds for misconduct to make headlines and said that enemy insurgents can use recent military scandals to fuel their fight. Speaking to soldiers at Fort Benning, …Panetta tells troops misbehavior costs livesArizona Daily StarPanetta tells [...]
Globe and Mail
Clinton leaves China as dissident Chen awaits departureReutersBy Andrew Quinn and Chris Buckley | BEIJING (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left Beijing on Saturday after a tense week of negotiations with China over the fate of blind rights activist Chen Guangcheng, who plans to travel to the United …China dissidents fear [...]
ABC News
Obama to showcase technology at kickoff rallies SaturdayWashington PostPresident Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will kick off the general election season Saturday with large rallies in two critical battlegrounds, Ohio and Virginia, intended to showcase the technological firepower of his re-election campaign.Obama escalates election fight in Ohio, VirginiaAtlanta Journal ConstitutionObamas kick off campaigning [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Bin Laden papers reveal concern over al-Qaida's failures, plan to kill ObamaNew York Daily NewsBy By Brian Bennett Thursday, May 3rd 2012, 08:00 AM WASHINGTON _ In his final months padding around the dark third-floor room in his cinderblock Pakistan hide-out, the world's most notorious terrorist mastermind spent a lot of time in his own [...]
CBS News
US seeks solutions in China activist's caseCBS News(AP) BEIJING – US officials scrambled to come up with options Friday after a blind activist reversed course and asked to leave China with his family, abandoning an arduously negotiated agreement after he left the protection of the US Embassy for a …China's Chen appeals to US [...]
New York Daily News
Study groups vie for brain of Junior SeauNew York Daily NewsThe news of Junior Seau's suicide not only shocked NFL fans and triggered a national discussion about violence and football — it als o sparked a race for the former San Diego Chargers linebacker's brain. Two research groups — the Brain Injury [...]
TIME
Fearful China dissident wants to leave country-reportsReuters* China and US say Chen left embassy of his own accord * Dissident said to have second thoughts after talking to wife * 'He wants to leave as soon as possible" -CNN reports * China demands an apology for US 'meddling' By Andrew Quinn and Chris Buckley …Chen [...]
ABC News
Gingrich closes 'astonishing' campaignAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Daniel Malloy ARLINGTON, Va. – Even as he finally acknowledged the end of his presidential ambitions, Newt Gingrich was still thinking big. An American moon colony, major investments in brain science research, defending against an electromagnetic …Newt Gingrich suspends presidential campaignCBS NewsUS lections 2012: Newt Gingrich bows out [...]
ABC News
Junior Seau left no suicide note, police sayLos Angeles TimesPolice say no suicide note was left behind by football star Junior Seau, who was found dead Wednesday in his Oceanside home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. Though few details were available, police confirmed no suicide note …EXCLUSIVE: Seau a dominant [...]
Daily Mail
'Bucket list' baby Avery loses battle with rare disorderFox NewsAvery CanahuatimyFOXhouston Avery Canahuati, a 5-month-old baby known for her "bucket list" blog, has passed away, myFOXhouston reported. The Canahuati's, a Houston-area family, announced on their blog Tuesday that Avery died Monday afternoon after one …Baby Avery, whose parents created 'bucket list,' diesCTV.caBaby With 'Bucket [...]
BBC News
Alex Salmond questions raised over MP hacking reportBBC NewsScottish First Minister Alex Salmond has come under more pressure over links with Rupert Murdoch, after MPs said he was not fit to lead News Corporation. Labour and the Lib Dems questioned the judgement of Mr Salmond, who met the media boss in February …Rupert Murdoch [...]
ABC News
5 arrested in plot to blow up Cleveland bridgeChicago TribuneUS authorities have arrested five self-described anarchists in Cleveland for allegedly plotting to blow up a bridge, the US Justice Department said today. Officials said the suspects were not linked to any foreign terror group and were being monitored …5 arrested in alleged plot to [...]
CBS News
High stakes for US in China standoff over Chen GuangchengCBS News(CBS News) WASHINGTON – The White House is trying to contain a potential crisis before bilateral talks between the US and China kick off on Thursday after a prominent legal activist escaped his house arrest and reportedly took refuge in the US Embassy …Rights [...]
CBS News
World Trade Center back atop NYC, with an asteriskTbo.comAP The Empire State Building's claim to New York's tallest building is eclipsed by One World Trace Center, shown rising in the distance. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Designs call for the tower's roof to stand at 1368 feet – the same height as the north tower …NATION: [...]
ABC News
Crash Kills 3 Generations of a FamilyFox NewsPolice investigate the destroyed van that plunged over the Bronx River Parkway on Sunday in New York. Authorities say the out-of-control van plunged off a roadway near the Bronx Zoo, killing seven people, including three children.Authorities investigating why SUV plunged off highway, killing 7CBS NewsOfficials Probe Bronx [...]
Globe and Mail
Analysis: Dissident's case poses diplomatic test for US and ChinaReutersBy Arshad Mohammed | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Hillary Clinton made her first trip abroad as secretary of state, she baldly said the United States could not let human rights disputes get in the way of working with China on global challenges.Escaped Chinese activist [...]
Sydney Morning Herald
President Obama's humor goes to the 'dogs' during annual dinnerCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) — The humor at the 98th annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner went to the dogs. President Barack Obama poked fun Saturday at everything, from the Secret Service scandal to the lavish spending by …Obama jabs [...]
CBS News
Romney hungry for attentionColumbia Daily TribuneNow that he's the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Romney is shifting away from the "red meat" issues of abortion and immigration and instead holding more events highlighting his appeal as a regular guy. The transformation played out Friday …Romney aide: Obama's student loan slow jam was "off key"CBS NewsHubbard: [...]
Globe and Mail
Chinese activist's escape like Hollywood thrillerCNN InternationalBy Stan Grant, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Chen Guangcheng's voice is unwavering. For a man who has endured four years in prison and then 18 months under house arrest, he appears calm and resolute. Chen has posted a video online, detailing his extraordinary …Activists: Abuses exposed by [...]
BBC News
Secret Service Amplifies Its Conduct RulesWall Street JournalBy AP WASHINGTON—Seeking to shake the disgrace of a prostitution scandal, the Secret Service late Friday tightened conduct rules for its agents to prohibit them from drinking excessively, visiting disreputable establishments while traveling or bringing …Secret Service Colombia scandal prompts new rulesBBC NewsSecret Service puts limits on [...]