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NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight: The famous skyline is etched with distinctive buildings. The downtown boasts a vibrant cultural district. And the stunning lakefront and art-filled parks attract thousands of visitors every day.

Obama wants tough rules after JPMorgan loss: report: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House, following a trading loss of more than $2 billion by JPMorgan, wants to ensure a tough interpretation of a regulation aimed at preventing banks from making bets with their own money, The Wall Street

Growth figures show Japan on recovery track: Japans economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.0

'Dog TV' to soothe canine souls: I lead a dogs life. Good food. Long walks. A fulfilling

Thunder rally to edge Lakers 77-75 in Game 2

Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April: National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.

Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births: For the first time, racial

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Spain set to pay more on bonds: Spains borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.

Councils 'must lower emissions': Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.

Tidal turbine 'performing well': A subsea turbine which uses tidal power to generate electricity has successfully completed initial tests off Orkney.

VIDEO: When General Grant expelled the Jews: The wide consequences of US Civil War heros expulsion of Jews

N Korea 'resumes work' on reactor: North Korea resumes work on a light water reactor that could be used to support its nuclear programme after months of inactivity, a US institute says.

Congo warlord's 'days numbered': The International Criminal Courts chief prosecutor tells the BBC he believes the net is closing around Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda.

VIDEO: Pakistan set to lift Nato Afghan blockade: The Pakistani government appears to be on the verge of lifting its six-month blockade on the transport of Nato goods through Pakistan to Afghanistan.

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200-year-old shipwreck found in Gulf: A wooden ship believed to be over 200 years old was discovered during a recent exploration of the northern Gulf of Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. National Oceanic and Astmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Skechers fined $40M for butt-tone claim: Skechers agreed to pay a hefty $40 million fine to settle charges of deceiving consumers by making "unfounded claims" that its Shape-ups shoes would help people "lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles," the Federal

House OKs Violence Against Women Act: "The War on Women" is one of the harshest election-year attack lines congressional Democrats have launched at Republicans, accusing them of waging this war on issues ranging from contraception to preventive health care coverage.

Mladic gestures death threats in court: Seventeen years after the end of the war, Ratko Mladic gives the impression he is still on the battlefield in what was once Yugoslavia, staring down his enemy, glowering across the courtroom. Even gesticulating death threats.

Florida slayings circumstances unusual: The early-morning slaughter of four Florida siblings at the hands of what authorities say was their mother is an "almost unheard of" case, crime experts said Wednesday.

Fear and confusion rule in Greece: Confusion, fear, frustration -- emotions are running high among Greece's people as they face the prospect of new elections next month and massive uncertainty over the country's economic future.

'Grexit'? Businesses prep: The bosses of some of the eurozone's biggest companies are making contingency plans to avoid being caught short if Greece should leave.

Second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. dies: Mary Kennedy, from whom Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed for divorce in 2010, is dead, an employee of the Westchester County, New York, medical examiner's office said Wednesday.

Go-go music pioneer Chuck Brown dies: Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," a genre blending funk, jazz and soul and other musical forms, died Wednesday, his manager said.

Study links NFL players, wounded vets: The same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several National Football League players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed to improvised explosive devices and other head trauma, according to new research.

Election date set as Greeks pull euros out of banks: The new election date came as Greeces questionable status in the eurozone prompted what the countrys president called fear that could develop into panic.

President honors fallen Vietnam hero: President Barack Obama, in awarding a posthumous Medal of Honor to a Vietnam hero Wednesday, paid tribute to soldiers who received a cold reception when they returned home from the Southeast Asian war.

Opinion: Save immigrant women in U.S.: Leith Anderson and Lynne Hybels says a new House version of the Violence Against Women Act erodes protections from abuse for immigrant women.

Google search to become more human: So, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs.

Newlywed hero's 1970 sacrifice honored: Rose Mary Sabo Brown spent just 30 days with her new husband, Army Spec. Leslie Sabo Jr., before he shipped out to fight in Vietnam. But from that month together in 1969 grew a lifetime of love.

Groom hunted in bride's stabbing death: She was found still wearing the shimmering silver cocktail number she wore to celebrate her wedding. She was as bright as the sequins on that dress. Young. Beautiful.

John Edwards doesn't take stand: The defense team for John Edwards rested its case Wednesday without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify at his corruption trial.

Kodak lab had weapons-grade uranium: Kodak -- the company known for decades for its cameras and film -- this week confirmed it used weapons-grade uranium in an underground lab in upstate New York for upwards of 30 years.

Charles Taylor blames woes on U.S.: Former Liberian President Charles Taylor said Wednesday that he was "saddened" by the guilty verdict for abetting war crimes in Sierra Leone and said his role in the conflict was much different from how it had been portrayed.

Travolta accuser drops suit: The withdrawal of one of two massage therapists from a sex battery lawsuit against John Travolta "completely vindicated" the actor, Travolta's lawyer said Tuesday.

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Homeless man acquires a $330,000 house for $16 (Video): Neighbors say Kenneth Robinson is a squatter, but he says house is legally his.

The Double Irish - How the Biggest US Companies Bypass The High Income-Tax Rate: Countries such as the United States are avoided by large technology companies because of their high income-tax rates. The U.S. corporate income-tax rate is 35%, while the U.K.s is set at 28%.

Dealership Refusing To Honor Nissan GT-R eBay Motors Sale, Now Threatening Lawsuits: UPDATE: Early this morning we received a call from Honda of San Marcos Pre-Owned manager Ian Jones. We tried to get the dealerships side of the story, but Jones instead focused on our having brought Xao Vangs story to public

Tsunami-nomics: How the Disaster Could Set the Stage for Japan's Economic Recovery: Japan, having absorbed a massive catastrophe, finds itself with major industries struggling. Whats a country to do?

7 ways to get an industry leader you don’t know to mentor you: Mentorship is a critical component for many successful entrepreneurs. No matter how smart you are – and how good your idea is – it’s always easier when you have someone who has been through it before (in some capacity).

Leap Year: The Web Series Every Entrepreneur Should Watch: The online series, sponsored by Hiscox USA, tells the story of a few friends who lose their job; instead of collecting unemployment and hitting the want ads.

AOL’s Q2: Global Advertising Revenue Finally Up Again.: Internet access, content and online advertising company AOL reported its earnings for the second quarter of the year. Total revenue came in at $542.2 million, down 8 percent compared to Q2 2010.

2011 to 2020: The Decade of U.S. Economic Hell: The super-rich get richer, bigger market crashes and class warfare -- thats what you can expect from Americas Worst Decade.

Tokyo Power reports $7.4bn loss: Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), the owner of the Fukushima nuclear plants damaged in Marchs earthquake, reports a $7.4bn quarterly loss.

Apple offers gift cards for old iPhones, iPads, and computers (even PCs): Apple has expanded its recycling program options to make it even easier to offload your old stuff. Users can now recycle any computer or display from any manufacturer for free without a Mac purchase, or even trade in an old

Fed to keep interest rate near zero for 2 years: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will likely keep interest rates at record lows for the next two years after acknowledging

Oil Prices Slide As World Markets Plunge: Crude oil posted its sharpest fall since May on Monday as world stock markets plunged after an unprecedented downgrade of the US credit rating fueled fears of a double-dip recession in the worlds biggest economy.

Apple surpasses ExxonMobil as most valuable company in the world: Apple has, at least for the moment, taken the place of Exxon Mobile as the most valuable company in the world, measured by market cap, reports MacRumors. Apple’s merket cap hit $341.55 billion in valuation today, while ExxonMobil was valued

Infographic: How Small and Midsize Businesses Are Key to Growing the Economy: Its easy to get caught up in the exciting new ideas behind start-ups, and big businesses attract attention because their size makes their impact impossible to ignore. But it might surprise you to know that the businesses that fall between

The big danger is Europe: Europe may no longer be able to save itself. Too many countries have too much debt. Its economic growth — which helps countries service their debts — is too feeble. And nervous financial markets seem increasingly prone to dump the

AOL's Ad Revenue Grows for the First Time Since 2008: AOL posted advertising gains for the first time since 2008 in its Q2 2011 earnings report Tuesday, although it still wasnt enough to bring the company back to profitability.

Verizon's strike pits its past against its future: More than 45,000 Verizon workers are striking this morning. People are concerned about what the strike could mean for telecom equipment vendors, but a better question is how much will Verizon’s legacy employees drag down the company as it competes

S&P Downgrades Fannie and Freddie Credit Ratings, Other Agencies Tied to U.S. Debt: Standard & Poors Ratings Services on Monday downgraded the credit ratings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies linked to long-term U.S. debt.

Is Google Gunning for the Right Patents vs. Apple & Microsoft?: Google has acquired some patents from IBM that dont seem to protect the search engine from Android lawsuits. That is, until you dig more deeply, according to IP experts.

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Tuberculosis Patient JailedFor Not Taking Medication: In unusual move, California authorities charge tuberculosis patient who refused to take his medicationTeen Dies After Doctor Mistakes Tuberculosis for Bulimia

Iran sending arms to Syria, according to UN report: No description.

TB patient charged in California for not taking meds: No description.

Groundskeeper fired after finding, turning over gun: No description.

Chicago Hospital Tied toObamas Gets $6M Grant: Medical center where Obamas golfing partner works defends grant earned through federal innovation initiative Second University May Drop Student Insurance Over ObamaCareVIDEO: Catholic University Drops Student Health Plan

Newlywed husband accused of killing pregnant wife- Murdered bride's sister says groom made phon(...): No description.

Man jailed in scheme to export computer parts to Iran: No description.

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The Washington Post

As G-8 world leaders head to Camp David, a test looms for the euro zone: Top world leaders gathering in Camp David on Friday will confront renewed financial tensions in Europe and a deepening quandary over how to bolster tepid economic growth in developed nations while controlling public debt.Read full article >>

Greece forms emergency government amid banking fears: ATHENS — With Greece’s future in the euro increasingly in doubt, this troubled nation cobbled together an emergency government Wednesday and set a date for new elections amid fears that accelerated withdrawals by spooked depositors could escalate into a run

The Influence Industry: Georgian power struggle becomes D.C. lobbying battle: Opposition candidate Bidzina Ivanishvili has run into difficulties in the republic of Georgia, where the government has stripped him of his citizenship and questioned his allies about their political spending.Read full article >>

No title: Leslie Sabo’s Vietnam War ended in the flash of his own grenade, hurled at an enemy bunker in Cambodia to save surrounded comrades. Forty years later — and a dozen years after the long-lost paperwork turned up in military archives

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Is U.S. going above and beyond for Israel?: Should the United States put solving Israel’s budget problems ahead of its own?When it comes to defense spending, it appears that the United States already is.Ehud Barak, Israel’s defense minister, will meet Thursday in Washington with Defense Secretary Leon E.

Greece forms emergency government amid banking fears: ATHENS — With Greece’s future in the euro increasingly in doubt, this troubled nation cobbled together an emergency government on Wednesday and set a date for new elections amid fears that accelerated withdrawals by spooked depositors could escalate into a

White House’s cybersecurity official retiring: The White House’s cybersecurity coordinator said Thursday that he is stepping down at the end of this month after a 2 1/2-year tenure in which the administration has increased its focus on cyber issues but struggled to reach agreement with

Pakistan seeks $5,000 transit fee for each NATO container: ISLAMABAD — Pakistani negotiators have proposed a fee of about $5,000 for each NATO shipping container and tanker that transits its territory by land into and out of Afghanistan.The amount is a key sticking point in discussions about the terms

Army probing PTSD diagnoses: The Army on Wednesday launched a review of its handling of post-traumatic stress disorder and other behavioral health evaluations at all of its medical facilities since 2001, in response to fears that some soldiers had their diagnoses reversed because of

Greece forms emergency government amid banking fears: ATHENS — With Greece’s future in the euro increasingly in doubt, this troubled nation cobbled together an emergency government on Wednesday and set a date for new elections amid fears that accelerated withdrawals by spooked depositors could escalate into a

Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate an underdog in Egypt: CAIRO — Had Egypt’s post-revolutionary political winds held steady, Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate, would have been coasting to victory in this month’s election. Instead, he’s running an underdog campaign. The group’s prodigious political machine, which turned the

As adoption demands grow, Indian families look beyond castes and religion: NEW DELHI — On a dusty lane too narrow for a car to fit through, the Delhi Girls’ Home sits shrouded by the minarets and residential houses that litter Delhi’s outer suburb of Burari. It’s a cavernous three-story building, housing

India promises “some austerity” as rupee collapses: NEW DELHI — Facing a collapse in investor confidence and a decline in the rupee to a record low against the dollar, India’s finance minister said Wednesday it was time for “some austerity” — but not time to panic.Read full

Merkel says she’s open to ‘stimulus’ for Greek economy: ATHENS– German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that she wants to keep Greece on the common euro currency and would be open to “stimulus” that would help foster growth in the troubled European country. Read full article >>

Moscow police clear occupied park: MOSCOW — Police cleared a campsite occupied by political protesters in the Russian capital early Wednesday morning, despite assurances that they would wait until noon. Within hours, another gathering had begun in a small park near the Barrikadnaya metro station,

Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist, dies at 83: Carlos Fuentes, the politically engaged Mexican novelist and irrepressible bon vivant who stood at the forefront of Latin American letters for more than half a century, died May 15 at a hospital in Mexico City. He was 83.Read full article

Syrian rebels get influx of arms with gulf neighbors’ money, U.S. coordination: Syrian rebels battling the regime of President Bashar al-Assad have begun receiving significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks, an effort paid for by Persian Gulf nations and coordinated in part by the United States, according to opposition activists

President Obama executive order will give Treasury authority to freeze U.S.-based assets in Yemen: President Obama plans to issue an executive order Wednesday giving the Treasury Department new authority to freeze the U.S.-based assets of anyone who “obstructs” implementation of the administration-backed political transition in Yemen.Read full article >>

Syria’s sectarian splits creep into Lebanon: TRIPOLI, Lebanon — A small but increasingly vocal number of Lebanon’s Sunni Muslims are backing Islamist leaders’ calls for regime change in neighboring Syria and voicing their fierce discontent with their own government, a sign that the sectarianism splitting Syria

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Obama wants tough rules after JPMorgan loss: report: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House, following a trading loss of more than $2 billion by JPMorgan, wants to ensure a tough interpretation of a regulation aimed at preventing banks from making bets with their own money, The Wall Street

Venezuelan-born academic named president of MIT: CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday named Rafael Reif, an electrical engineer born in Venezuela who has been the universitys provost since 2005, as its 17th president.

ECB move on Greek banks hits euro confidence: FRANKFURT/ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank has stopped offering liquidity to some Greek banks it does not consider solvent, and international concern about the euro zone rose as Athens called new elections that look set to be won by

Iran nuclear output seen steady before Baghdad talks: VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran is installing more centrifuges in an underground plant but does not yet appear to be using them to expand higher-grade uranium enrichment that could take it closer to producing atom bomb material, Western diplomats say.

North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor: report: SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday.

Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who want Facebook Inc shares when the No. 1 online social network goes public later this week may have lost the opportunity. TD Ameritrade and Fidelitys brokerage arm both stopped accepting orders of Facebook shares

Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who want Facebook Inc shares when the No. 1 online social network goes public later this week may have lost the opportunity.

Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found dead at NY home: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, was found dead on Wednesday at her home in a New York City suburb, an officer at the Westchester County Medical Examiners Office said. She was

Exclusive: Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Republic, according to a confidential report on Iran sanctions-busting seen by Reuters on

Ad execs say jury still out on Facebook as medium: NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - General Motors Incs decision to stop advertising on Facebook may be a wake-up call for the No. 1 social network, but Top advertising executives say its far too early to know if the site will take

Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found dead at NY home: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, was found dead on Wednesday at her home in a New York City suburb, an officer at the Westchester County Medical Examiners Office said. She was

Murder of Honduran reporter blamed on drug gangs: TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - A prominent Honduran radio journalist was killed by drug gangs in retaliation for a government crackdown on cartels, the countrys security minister said on Wednesday.

Greece must stick to bailout terms: IMF's Lagarde: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Political leaders in Greece need to show the resolve to stay in the euro zone, which will require Athens to stick to the terms of its rescue package, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on

Hobbled Dewey & LeBoeuf loses last top manager: (Reuters) - For Dewey & LeBoeuf, the time may have come for last rights. In recent days, Dewey has laid off hundreds of employees, been hit with new lawsuits for not paying its bills and continued to shed partners, including

Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who want Facebook Inc shares when the No. 1 online social network goes public later this week may have lost the opportunity.

Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders: NEW YORK (Reuters) - NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - TD Ameritrade and Fidelitys brokerage arm both stopped accepting orders of Facebook shares as of Tuesday evening, according to representatives.

Exclusive: Order knew for months about priest scandal: Vatican official: VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Leaders of the scandal-plagued Legionaries of Christ religious order knew that their most famous priest had fathered a child for many months before they acknowledged it this week, a top Vatican official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama: STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Out past the vacant storefronts and abandoned buildings, beyond the shuttered steel mills and decaying industrial plants, residents of eastern Ohio suddenly are seeing dollar signs.

Exclusive: Syria remains top destination for Iran arms transfers: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Republic, according to a confidential draft report by a U.N. panel of experts

Hedge fund managers reveal "best ideas" at event: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Larry Robbins, founder of Glenview Capital Management, is bullish on Tenet Healthcare Corp. Meanwhile, Jonathan Kolatch, founder of Redwood Capital Management, is recommending buying Argentine government debt.

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NATO summit and protesters coming to Chicago: Chicago anticipates arrival of thousands of protesters for Sunday-Monday NATO summit hosted by President Obama

Census data shows minorities now a majority of U.S. births: More than half of all babies born last year were members of minority groups, the first time in U.S. history.

TB patient charged in Calif. for not taking meds: Authorities in California took the unusual step of jailing and charging a tuberculosis patient who they say refused to take medication.

Estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found dead: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead Wednesday.

Kidnapped Texas boy not ready to meet parents: A Houston boy kidnapped eight years ago is still not ready to meet his parents after being in foster care since he was found in March.

Lady Antebellum fetes students in tornado-hit Ind. town: Lady Antebellum performed a mini-prom for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.

Inactive missile drops from Army chopper in Texas: A 6-foot-long inactive training missile accidentally fell from a military helicopter into a field near a Texas military post.

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Activist targeting schools, backed by big bucks: During her tumultuous three years at the head of the Washington D.C. public schools, Michelle Rhee set off a lot of fireworks.

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Thunder rally past Lakers for wild Game 2 win: Kevin Durant scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to

Guys have the edge going into 'Idol' finale

No tears as Ga. student sees bacteria-ravaged hands: A Georgia graduate student fighting a

Devils stick Rangers in Game 2, tie series: David Clarksons deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over

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Census: More minority U.S. births than white now: For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S.

DEA admits to role in deadly Honduras incident: Two men and two pregnant women were killed in Honduras by police in a helicopter with DEA agents on board; locals furious

FBI links 100s of white powder mailings to Texas: A 4-year string of threatening letters with later-proven harmless white powder may be the work of one person, FBI says

Violence Against Women Act passes House: Republicans pass version of bill to protect victims of violence; Democrats say it excludes vulnerable populations

Chuck Brown, go-go music pioneer, dies at 75: Browns gravely voice defined the unique go-go music of Washington, D.C.

Gitmo prisoner in limbo begs for military trial: Lawyer for the longest-held high value detainee at Guantanamo Bay says her client is stuck in limbo without charges

Belated honor for Vietnam hero: Leslie Sabo, who was killed in Cambodia 42 years ago protecting his comrades, receives the Medal of Honor

Belated honor for Vietnam hero: Leslie Sabo, who was killed in Cambodia 42 years ago protecting his comrades, receives the Medal of Honor

Mind-controlled robot arm: Cathy Hutchinson, who 60 Minutes profiled in 2008, can drink cup of coffee using the arm and sensor array controlled by her thoughts

Zithromax tied to rare heart risks: Study suggests there would be 47 extra heart-related deaths per 1 million courses of treatment with Zithromax

Romney's Mormon faith could help him: Brookings Institution study suggests that concerns over the negative impact Romneys religion may be overblown

RFK Jr.'s estranged wife found dead in New York home: Mary Kennedy was found dead in her home in Mount Kisco, New York, WCBS has confirmed

Man charged for not taking TB meds: 34-year-old man accused of failing to take medication for highly contagious disease and skipping appointment at health center

Study links athletic, military brain injuries: Young war veterans and retired athletes are vulnerable to the same degenerative brain disease, study shows

Most powerful celebrities: JLo in, Sheen out: Forbes magazines latest ranking of the nations most powerful celebrities ranks Jennifer Lopez on top

Vietnam hero gets Medal of Honor: President Obama presents medal to widow of Army specialist killed in combat in 1970 while serving in Cambodia

Clemens' defense goes after trainer: Clemens team attacks Brian McNamees honesty, memory; Former trainer says star pitcher and Jose Canseco had steroids talk

Man charged for not taking TB meds: 34-year-old man accused of failing to take medication for highly contagious disease and skipping appointment at health center

Watch: Fugitive penguin sighting in Tokyo Bay: A fugitive penguin that escaped its enclosure at Japans Tokyo Sea Life Park was filmed two months later, swimming in the Tokyo Bay. Felipe Maya reports.

Clemens' defense goes after trainer: Clemens team attacks Brian McNamees honesty, memory; Former trainer says star pitcher and Jose Canseco had steroids talk

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The New York Times

Senate Passes Cuomo’s Bill Creating State Agency to Police Care of Disabled: The centerpiece of the governor’s legislation is to create a new state agency — the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs — with prosecutorial powers.

Whites Account for Under Half of Births in U.S.: The Census Bureau has made it official: White births are no longer a majority in the United States, a tipping point that has implications for politics, the economy and a nation’s identity.

DealBook: Ahead of Facebook I.P.O., a Skeptical Madison Ave.: Despite the overwhelming level of interest in its I.P.O., Facebook is facing fresh concerns over its ability to attract enough advertising revenue. Will the social network reach its advertising potential?

D.E.A.’s Agents Join Hondurans in Drug Firefights: The Central American country is a growing focus of American efforts aimed at drug cartels that have sought to use its ungoverned spaces.

Big Gathering for NATO Puts Chicago on High Alert: The first NATO summit meeting to be held in the United States outside of Washington will amount to a significant trial for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Scores of SAT Taken at Packer Collegiate Institute Are Invalidated: Administrators, students and parents at Packer Collegiate Institute said they were punished over a technicality.

Campaign Ads Early and Aggressive: Both candidates and their allies are pouring money into commercials to win over voters who might not be paying much attention.

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TIME

Manny Pacquiao and Gay Marriage: the Rope-a-Dope Strategy: *

How Many Innocent Civilians Did NATO Kill in Libya?: How Many Innocent Civilians Did NATO Kill in Libya?

#RIP? 10 Celebrity Victims of Twitter Death Hoaxes: Online reports of these celebrities deaths have been greatly exaggerated

As Colleagues Salute Marie Colvin, Recent Losses Cast a Pall Over War Correspondents: Amid emembrances of a shining star of frontline journalism, a chilling awareness of the growing risks of covering conflicts on the ground.

Why Mitt Romney Is Dodging the Press: Why Mitt Romney Is Dodging the Press

Mad Men: Why Betty Deserves Our Sympathy: Mad Men: Why Betty Deserves Our Sympathy

Is Google Readying a 'Nexus' Android Invasion?: Is Google Readying a Nexus Android Invasion?

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Newsday

Citi Field officially gets 2013 All-Star Game: Mr. Met did his best Wednesday to steal the show at City Hall, where it finally was announced that Citi Field will host the 2013 All-Star Game. But the moment, in many ways, belonged to Fred Wilpon, the teams principal

William Flanagan: Just helping a friend: William Flanagan, the former high-ranking Nassau County police official indicted on conspiracy charges, said Wednesday he agreed to help a police benefactors son as a routine courtesy that he would have done for any county resident.

14 held in NYC luxury-car stalking, theft ring: A sophisticated car theft ring stalked New Yorkers who drove Lexus SUVs and other mint-condition luxury vehicles that were stolen and shipped to clients in Africa, authorities said Wednesday.

Analysts: Budget votes back Cuomo strategy: Results of school budget votes on Long Island represent a ringing endorsement of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomos efforts to curb property taxes, regional analysts said Wednesday, though some expressed worry about the long-range impact on classroom quality.

McNamee makes surprise claim in Clemens trial: Brian McNamee surprised the court in the Roger Clemens perjury trial Wednesday when he described a new, previously undisclosed conversation in January 2004 in which he said the former Yankees pitcher asked him if he still had a contact for

Pilaro family relieved appeal is over: Keeling Pilaro and his family felt a sense of relief Wednesday, a day after winning their appeal that permits the 14-year-old boy to compete at least one more season in field hockey, a girls sport.

Teen celebrates Syosset schools victory: Minutes after being questioned on Fox Business News about his election to the Syosset Board of Education and his upcoming high school prom, Joshua Lafazan faced his first political decision Wednesday.

Suffolk police honor canine, aviation units: John Mallia, the Suffolk officer who with his police dog Blue uncovered the first human remains at Gilgo Beach, was among those honored Wednesday night for outstanding law enforcement work.

Officials: RFK Jr.'s estranged wife found dead: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead, an apparent suicide, Wednesday in her home, officials said.

Pizza shop owner denies role in drug case: An owner of a West Babylon pizzeria has been charged with selling prescription painkillers out of his restaurant while customers dined.

New technology uses mind to control movement: Two paralyzed people have been able to operate a robotic arm through thought control, using a cutting-edge technology for the first time that taps into the mind to overcome limitations of the body, scientists announced Wednesday.

Cops: Suspects left kidnapped woman for dead: A Roosevelt man and woman face rape, kidnapping and attempted murder charges in the beating and sexual assault of a woman who was bound and dumped in the woods with a plastic bag over her head, Nassau police said Wednesday.

Reports: Mary Kennedy dead after apparent suicide: The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her Mount Kisco home.

Mary Kennedy dead in apparent suicide: The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her Mount Kisco home.

Cuomo plan limits executive compensation: Many companies that receive state funds would have to limit how much they pay their top executives under proposed regulations released Wednesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

Skelos: School votes show tax cap working: ALBANY -- The State Legislatures top Republican said Wednesday the so-so success rate for school districts across New York that tried to override the new property-tax cap this week was revealing.

Mets won't profit much from 2013 All-Star Game: Mr. Met did his clownish best Wednesday to steal the show at City Hall, where it finally was announced that Citi Field will host the 2013 All-Star Game. But the moment, in many ways, belonged to Fred Wilpon, the teams

Mary Kennedy dead after apparent suicide: Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday after an apparent suicide,Â officials said.

Mary Kennedy, ex-wife of RFK Jr., found dead after apparent suicide: Mary Kennedy, the 52-year-old former wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday in her Mount Kisco home after an apparent suicide, according to reports.

Cops: DWI charge after car winds up in woods: An East Hampton man whose Range Rover ended up in the woods off Sunrise Highway in Hampton Bays Monday faces a drunken driving charge, State Police said.

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