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 Reuters: Top News 11 May 2008 at 11:04pm YANGON (Reuters) - The United States was set to fly relief supplies on Monday to Myanmar, a country it has called an "outpost of tyranny", as aid continues to dribble into the reclusive state nine ... Tornadoes kill 21, injure hundreds in U.S 11 May 2008 at 7:31pm ATLANTA (Reuters) - Tornadoes killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds as they ripped through the central and southeastern United States over the weekend, destroying homes, overturning cars a... Obama campaign chief sees his man winning soon 11 May 2008 at 4:17pm WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama's campaign chief predicted on Sunday his long battle against Hillary Clinton for the party's presidential nomination would soon be over, saying "we're c... Hezbollah fighters pile pressure on Lebanon rivals 11 May 2008 at 5:34pm BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in ... Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack 11 May 2008 at 2:19pm KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan cut diplomatic relations with Chad on Sunday after an attack on the capital Khartoum by Darfur rebels which it said was supported by Chadian President Idriss Deby. Serbia in coalition scramble after ambivalent vote 11 May 2008 at 8:06pm BELGRADE (Reuters) - A coalition of pro-Western parties came first in Serbia's parliamentary election on Sunday but faced an immediate challenge from the nationalist runners-up who said they too co... Iran, IAEA to resume nuclear talks on Monday: report 11 May 2008 at 10:59am TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran and the U.N. nuclear agency watchdog will resume talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear program in the Iranian capital on Monday, an Iranian official was quoted as saying on Sun... Jenna Bush weds Virginia politician's son 11 May 2008 at 1:22pm CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna was married on Saturday evening to Henry Hager, the son of the Virginia Republican Party chairman, in front of more than 200 fa... Key al Qaeda member killed in Afghanistan: Web 11 May 2008 at 11:14am KABUL (Reuters) - A prominent member of al Qaeda was killed in fighting with U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan, the group said in a statement posted on an Islamist website on Sunday. Turkish military says hit Kurdish rebels in Iraq 11 May 2008 at 9:26am ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's military said on Sunday it launched overnight air and artillery attacks against Kurdish separatist rebels in northern Iraq overnight an insurgent strike on a military ... AP Top Headlines At 10:15 p.m. EDT Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms11 May 2008 at 10:36pm SENECA, Mo. (AP) -- Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three state... Clinton spends Mother's Day campaigning in W.Va. 11 May 2008 at 9:54pm GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong amon... Boat carrying aid for Myanmar cyclone victims sinks 11 May 2008 at 11:23pm YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- Myanmar's monumental task of feeding and sheltering 1.5 million cyclone survivors suffered yet another blow Sunday when a boat laden with relief supplies - one of the first ... Lebanese violence spreads to mountains outside capital 11 May 2008 at 9:56pm BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise Sunday as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mounta... Families will make case for vaccine link to autism 11 May 2008 at 10:02pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.... Person close to talks: Cablevision close to buying Newsday 11 May 2008 at 10:04pm NEW YORK (AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is close to buying the Long Island newspaper Newsday from Tribune Co. for $650 million, a person with knowledge of the situation said Sunday.... AP IMPACT: Number of disabled veterans rising 11 May 2008 at 2:18pm WASHINGTON (AP) -- Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to... Actor Farina arrested after gun found in luggage at LAX 11 May 2008 at 7:30pm LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actor Dennis Farina was charged with a felony Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage.... Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2 11 May 2008 at 8:13pm SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sund...  USATODAY.com News - Top Stories 11 May 2008 at 9:33pm More than 1 million kids were in public programs in 2005, up 63% from 1995. The rise far outpaces that of public school enrollment. Red Cross aid boat sinks in Burma 11 May 2008 at 6:08pm A Red Cross boat carrying relief supplies for survivors of Burma's cyclone sank Sunday, as aid groups warned that up to 1.5 million ... Surge in disabled vets to cost U.S. billions 11 May 2008 at 7:23pm Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans ... More than 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. storms 11 May 2008 at 4:58pm At least 23 people were killed in three states as weekend tornadoes and storms whirled across Oklahoma, Missouri and into the ... Bush: Daughter Jenna's wedding 'spectacular' 11 May 2008 at 5:51pm President Bush and first lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the president eagerly shared ... Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel assault 11 May 2008 at 12:49pm President Omar al-Bashir announced Sunday he severed relations with neighboring Chad, accusing the government of supporting rebels ... Medical copter crash kills 3 in Wis. 11 May 2008 at 5:13pm A medical helicopter on a return flight after dropping off a patient crashed after takeoff, killing the surgeon, nurse and pilot ... U.S. pushing for progress in Mideast talks 11 May 2008 at 5:23pm The Bush administration has told Israeli and Palestinian leaders they will need to show progress in their secret talks soon, ... Fighting breaks out in northern Lebanon 11 May 2008 at 8:16am Heavy fighting broke out between pro and anti-government supporters in northern Lebanon lasting into the early hours Sunday morning, ... Obama overtakes Clinton in superdelegate lead 11 May 2008 at 6:06am Barack Obama erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates Saturday when he added more endorsements ...  CNN.com 11 May 2008 at 11:01pm Survivors of this weekend's deadly tornadoes that ripped through the Plains and the South spent Mother's Day sifting through the wreckage of their homes. The storms left 20 people dead in the Midwe... Red Cross relief boat sinks in Myanmar 11 May 2008 at 11:28pm A Red Cross boat delivering supplies to help 1,000 victims of last weekend's cyclone sank today when it hit debris in the Irrawaddy Delta region, as the U.S. prepared to deliver relief supplies to ... Bush: Jenna's wedding was 'spectacular' 11 May 2008 at 6:37pm President Bush today called the wedding of his daughter Jenna to Henry Hager on Saturday evening "spectacular," saying the couple exchanged vows just as the sun set at his Texas ranch. Obama ties Clinton in race for superdelegates 11 May 2008 at 7:49pm Sen. Barack Obama has tied Sen. Hillary Clinton in the race for superdelegates, according to CNN's latest count. Obama today picked up the backing of California superdelegate Crystal Strait of the ... U.S. official: Too early to expect Sadr City truce 11 May 2008 at 9:52pm A U.S. military official said Sunday it was "premature" to conclude there will be a truce between the Iraqi government and Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's movement, despite word from both sides tha... Death toll rises as Lebanon simmers 11 May 2008 at 7:46pm At least 44 people have been killed and more than 140 wounded in four days of clashes between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon, according to the war-torn country's Internal Security F... 'Speed Racer' debuts at a distant second 11 May 2008 at 4:40pm Read full story for latest details. Skull worship inspires new 'Indiana Jones' 11 May 2008 at 11:25pm Read full story for latest details. ?> |