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Journalist found dead in eastern Congo
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The body of a Congolese journalist was found on the bank of the Ngezi River near the provincial capital of Bunia in eastern Congo, the city’s mayor said Saturday. [Read entire story...]
Investigators seek cause of New York commuter train crash – Reuters
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Investigators seek cause of New York commuter train crash
Reuters By Greg McCune. Sat May 18, 2013 12:42pm EDT. May 18 (Reuters) – Federal investigators on Saturday searched for the cause of a rush-hour train crash in Connecticut that injured dozens of people commuting home from New York City, three of them … ‘Staggering’ Damage in Conn. Train…ABC News Metro-North train crash investigation may take 10 days; Amtrak NYC-Boston …Newsday NTSB begins investigation into Conn. train crash – USA TodayUSA TODAY Bloomberg -NBCNews.com (blog) -CBS News all 233 news articles » |
Ivory Coast army arrests militia leader
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Officials in Ivory Coast say the military has detained a militia leader accused of grave crimes during the country’s 2010-11 postelection violence whose forces had been illegally occupying a national park. [Read entire story...]
Powerball pushing largest lottery jackpot in US history – Chicago Tribune
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Powerball pushing largest lottery jackpot in US history
Chicago Tribune The Powerball jackpot being drawn tonight could be even higher than the record $600 million being advertised, pushing it near or above the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, a Texas Lottery official said. “Oftentimes, the advertised amount is lower than … Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot – Philly.comPhilly.com Powerball lottery jackpot surges toward recordLos Angeles Times $600 million Powerball jackpot climbing; 2 Mega Millions jackpot tickets soldAtlanta Journal Constitution Washington Post -Christian Science Monitor -Today.com all 682 news articles » |
Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation
ROME (AP) — A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation. [Read entire story...]
Investigators seek cause of New York commuter train crash
By Greg McCune (Reuters) – Federal investigators on Saturday searched for the cause of a rush-hour train crash in Connecticut that injured dozens of people commuting home from New York City, three of them critically. More than 60 people were hospitaliz… [Read entire story...]
Second suspect arrested in child sexual assaults at Boys & Girls Club – WCVB Boston
WCVB BostonSecond suspect arrested in child sexual assaults at Boys & Girls ClubWCVB BostonTeam 5 Investigates has uncovered stunning new information about alleged sex abuse at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. View Large. Photos. Team 5 Investiga… [Read entire story...]
Entertainment

Man Arrested After Firing a Gun at 2013 Cannes Film Festival – AceShowbiz.com – AceShowbiz
AceShowbizMan Arrested After Firing a Gun at 2013 Cannes Film Festival - AceShowbiz.comAceShowbizThe man allegedly fires a … [Read More...]
Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect
VISTA, Calif. (AP) — The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his … [Read More...]

Pregnant Beyoncé Hits the Stage in Switzerland – E! Online
E! OnlinePregnant Beyoncé Hits the Stage in SwitzerlandE! OnlinePregnancy hasn't slowed Beyoncé down one bit. Well, … [Read More...]

Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo Green Officially Return to ‘The Voice’ Season 5 – AceShowbiz
AceShowbizChristina Aguilera and Cee-Lo Green Officially Return to 'The Voice' Season 5AceShowbizXtina and Cee-Lo … [Read More...]

Courtney Stodden Confirms She Has Her Own Sex Tape – AceShowbiz.com – AceShowbiz
AceShowbizCourtney Stodden Confirms She Has Her Own Sex Tape - AceShowbiz.comAceShowbizThe wife of actor Doug Hutchison … [Read More...]
Business

Bernanke upbeat on innovation outlook in commencement address – Reuters
euronewsBernanke upbeat on innovation outlook in commencement addressReutersWASHINGTON | Sat May 18, 2013 11:14am EDT. … [Read More...]

US eases natural gas glut with second export terminal – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science MonitorUS eases natural gas glut with second export terminalChristian Science MonitorThe US Department of … [Read More...]

Butte County unemployment rate drops to 10 percent in April – Enterprise-Record
abc7.comButte County unemployment rate drops to 10 percent in AprilEnterprise-RecordCHICO — It's been a number of … [Read More...]

Tesoro is cleared to buy BP’s Carson refinery, Arco stations – Los Angeles Times
Proactive Investors USA & CanadaTesoro is cleared to buy BP's Carson refinery, Arco stationsLos Angeles TimesTesoro … [Read More...]

Gains for a 4th Week in a Row, and Milestones, Too – New York Times
Economic TimesGains for a 4th Week in a Row, and Milestones, TooNew York TimesStocks continued their climb into uncharted … [Read More...]
Sports
Pacers not saying whether Hill to play vs. Knicks
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks. … [Read More...]

Serena Williams reaches Italian Open final
ROME (AP) — A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth straight … [Read More...]
Ryder Cup players into last 8 at World Match Play
KAVARNA, Bulgaria (AP) — Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are … [Read More...]

What to watch for at the Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt … [Read More...]

Ex-NBA player stabbed, seriously injured in fight
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is … [Read More...]
Health

Electric Shock to the Brain Could Help With Math Problems – Headlines & Global News
Headlines & Global NewsElectric Shock to the Brain Could Help With Math ProblemsHeadlines & Global NewsA new study says … [Read More...]

Breaking the taboo about drugs – The Guardian
San Francisco ChronicleBreaking the taboo about drugsThe GuardianAfter more than four decades of a failed war on drugs, … [Read More...]

Angelina Jolie Won the Week With This Harrowing Quote – Celebuzz
Washington PostAngelina Jolie Won the Week With This Harrowing QuoteCelebuzzAngelina Jolie put a whole bunch of her critics … [Read More...]

Aimee Copeland gets new hi-tech prosthetic hands – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsAimee Copeland gets new hi-tech prosthetic handsNew York Daily NewsShe lost both of her arms and a leg … [Read More...]

Mental Health Disorders Increasing Among US Children – 610kvnu
AFPMental Health Disorders Increasing Among US Children610kvnuJupiterimages/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Over the past ten … [Read More...]



