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AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban: LONDON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse.

UAE's $3 bln aid for Egypt "will take time": UAE finmin: SIR BU NUAYR ISLAND, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - T he $3 billion in aid that the United Arab Emirates pledged for Egypt in 2011 will take time to be transferred, the UAE Finance Minister and Dubai Deputy Ruler said

Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport: ATLANTA - Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlantas airport.

18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport: ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlantas airport.

Madrid's Catholic Church says it needs exorcists: MADRID (AP) — The Catholic archdiocese in Madrid says it needs more exorcists to help some of its faithful cope with the devil.

Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president: LONDON (AP) — Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.

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BBC

Tension over Sri Lanka Jaffna land: Tensions escalate in northern Sri Lanka as Tamil people try to prevent the Sinhalese-dominated army from taking over their land.

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VIDEO: Croatian PM on relations with Serbia: Croatias Prime Minister, Zoran Milanovic, tells HARDtalks Stephen Sackur he wants to build a good relationship with Serbia.

VIDEO: Building boom in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabias construction industry is booming but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis.

Ecuador satellite space crash fears: Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the countrys only satellite has been damaged in a crash with space debris.

Obama defends 'just' drones war: President Obama defends the use of drones as a just war of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.

In pictures: Keeping cool in India's heat wave: In the grip of a scorching heat wave

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Gill confident of keeping Rooney: Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill says every bit of work is being done to resolve Wayne Rooneys future.

RAF jets scrambled after incident: RAF Typhoon jets are launched to investigate an incident involving a civilian plane from Pakistan within UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence says.

Turkey to ban late-night drink sales: The Turkish parliament approves controversial legislation to restrict the sale and advertising of alcohol.

'Hard decisions' needed for peace: US Secretary of State John Kerry says hard decisions will be needed for peace after two days of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

What do radical Islamists actually believe in?: After a British soldier was killed in south London, apparently by Islamist fundamentalists, Dr Usama Hasan explains how to tackle their beliefs.

British hopefuls up for US TV awards: Damian Lewis and Sienna Miller are among the British stars nominated for the annual US Critics Choice Awards.

Explosion in central Kabul: There has been an explosion in central Kabul, near the hospital of Afghanistans National Directorate of Security intelligence agency.

Benefit fraud talent show mum jailed: A mother of eight is jailed for four years for fraudulently claiming more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits.

Lesbian drama tipped for Cannes win: An intimate love story between two young women receives rave reviews in Cannes as the film festival draws to a close.

Wife expected soldier 'to be safe': The wife of a soldier murdered in south-east London on Wednesday says she expected her husband to be safe in the UK.

Faltering Facebook phone is delayed: Social networking giant postpones the launch of its Facebook phone after negative feedback and disappointing sales.

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CNN

Review: Not enough bling in Liberace film: No one wants a Liberace biopic to be subtle.

Face-eating victim starting over: Hospital staff discuss the recovery of Ronald Poppo after a man chewed off parts of his face on a Miami street last year.

Gay Scouts allowed, but no gay leaders: The 1,400-member national council of the Boy Scouts of America voted for the historic policy change, which will take effect January 1. Some called it a historic step forward, others a sad day for Scouting. FULL STORY

London attack: Prime Minister David Cameron will meet today with Britains security team in the aftermath of the shocking and barbaric hacking death of a man thought to be a British soldier. FULL STORY

Don't trust your memory!: You probably feel pretty attached to your memories -- theyre yours, after all. They define who you are and where you came from, your accomplishments and failures, your likes and dislikes.

They may have changed your life

One block, 2 tornadoes: Nancy E. Davis crouched alone in her white barn as a tornado tossed off the roof and peeled back the walls.

What a shark's really doing when it bites: Philippe Cousteau explains why sharks bite humans and why shark attacks arent as common as you might think.

Pakistan flight diversion likely not terror: A UK fighter jet was scrambled to escort a Pakistan International Airlines flight as it was diverted Friday from northwestern Englands Manchester Airport to Londons Stansted Airport.

Why Jolie's cancer test costs so much: Angelina Jolie, when writing about her preventive double mastectomy, did not discuss how much her surgeries cost, but she did mention that many women would not be able to afford the $3,000 to $4,000 test that led her to make

Bush's war on terror is over: Despite dramatic terrorist incidents, the terror threat that led to 9/11 has been defeated, and Obama is right to say the U.S. should move on, says Peter Bergen.

Distraction: Man has bird friend: Man finds new bird friend who feels like sticking around. Just because.

Do these TV ads go too far?: Kmart releases a sequel to their viral ship my pants ad that promotes the stores big gas discounts.

From Joplin to Moore: Messages of hope: For most of us, its hard to relate to the images of destruction we see on the television screen. Its nearly impossible to imaging losing it all.

Clinically dead mom gives birth, recovers: A pregnant high school teacher gives birth while technically dead, and is then revived by doctors.

Jury foreman: Arias was abused, but bad witness: The jury foreman in the Jodi Arias trial speaks out about the defendant and the case.

Can men grow up?: Pepper Schwartz says with constant drumbeat of scandals in armed forces, the military must require education programs to teach men self control, address culture of sexual entitlement

Video: Police shoot terror suspects: Video shows London police arresting suspected killers. Nic Robertson reports.

Vin Diesel's weird Facebook fans: And of those friends, each one likes to make deeply weird fan art. Usually with cats.

Video inside class as tornado hit: Watch exclusive video inside a Briarwood Elementary classroom where a teacher helped her class survive the EF5 tornado.

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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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FOX

'PAPER TRAIL': IRS Official On Leave Signed Tea Party Letters: Senator: IRS Official on Leave Refused to ResignIssa Looks to Call Back IRS Official Who Refused to TestifyVIDEO: White House Accountability Questioned in IRS Scandal OPINION: IRS Lois Lerner — Did She Really Take the Fifth? How Political

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The Washington Post

Massive Russian earthquake felt 4,000 miles from epicenter: MOSCOW If an earthquake can shake Moscow, whats next? Anyone taking a look at the Global Seismic Hazard Map, can see that the capital of Russia sits squarely in a big boring gray blotch, which means no hazard. At all.

Kerry to Israelis, Palestinians: ‘Stay focused on the prize’: TEL AVIV – Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday that he hopes that Israel will refrain from further Jewish settlement expansion on land Palestinians claim for a future state. But he would not say whether he has asked

Russia says Assad agrees ‘in principle’ to join Syria peace talks: MOSCOW — Russia said Friday the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has agreed “in principle” to take part in an peace conference sponsored by Russia and the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a press briefing that

With ‘Abenomics,’ Japan catches a sense of revival: TOKYO — After two decades of chronic recession, Japan again feels like a boomtown. Its biggest companies are raking in money. It has the world’s best-performing stock market. The latest forecasts suggest Japan, in the next year, could grow more

IMF chief testifies for second day in French court about her role in arbitration case: PARIS — Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, submitted to a second day of interrogation Friday about her role in the settlement of a multimillion-dollar business dispute when she was French finance minister in 2008. Read full

Poll: Germany is the world's 'most popular' country: According to a new BBC poll of more than 26,000 people in 22 countries, Germany is viewed more positively than any other country tracked -- a surprise to anyone who has followed the painful bailout negotiations in Spain, Greece and

A surprising map of where the world's atheists live: Pope Franciss pronouncement that God has redeemed all of us even the atheists Wednesday surprised both believers and nonbelievers around the world, who are used to stricter edicts from the Catholic church. It also got us wondering where the worlds

In Iran, Rafsanjani reacts to ejection from presidential race with relief, warnings: TEHRAN — Two days after being disqualified from running in Iran’s upcoming presidential election, former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani broke his silence Thursday, saying that difficult days loom for the country. Read full article >>

London knife attack boosts British far-right groups on social media: The suspects in Wednesdays brutal knife attack on a British soldier told a bystander that they wanted to start a war in London tonight -- and in some circles, they certainly have brought tensions to the surface. Britains right-wing English

'A society discovering itself': The amazing, subversive rise of Chinese documentary film: Documentary filmmaking isnt always easy in China; like many forms of journalism, it is political by its very coexistence with state controls that the filmmakers may or may not accept. But, like so many forms of cultural expression in China,

Kerry shuttles between Jerusalem, Ramallah in effort to relaunch peace talks: JERUSALEM —Working against what Palestinians say is an early June deadline to show progress in a renewed bid for Mideast peace, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Thursday that he is trying to overcome understandable skepticism after many previous

New Coca-Cola ad campaign mired in sensitive Israeli identity politics: JERUSALEM -- Whatever you think of Coca-Colas new marketing campaign here, its certainly getting attention. In launching the campaign earlier this month, the soft drink company has identified roughly 150 of the most popular Israeli first names and printed them

Should the U.S. allow companies to 'hack back' against foreign cyber spies?: Foreign hackers do remarkable damage by breaking into American companies, stealing intellectual property worth enormous amounts of money, swiping proprietary secrets for military technology or other uses and, in the case of some recent Chinese attacks, even exposing U.S. counterintelligence

An audacious plan at the Western Wall: In a city where three major faiths guard their holy places with quarrelsome zeal and where moving a single stone can have deep religious and geopolitical implications, a proposal to double the area for Jewish prayer along the iconic Western

IMF chief called to testify in French court about role in arbitration case: PARIS — Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, submitted to more than 12 hours of interrogation Thursday about her role in the settlement of a multimillion-dollar business dispute when she was France’s finance minister in 2008. Read

Iranian presidential candidates announced; Rafsanjani disqualified: TEHRAN — A former president supported by Iran’s moderates and considered a founding member of the Islamic republic was disqualified Tuesday from running in the coming election, generating surprise and tension. Read full article >>

U.S. acknowledges killing of four U.S. citizens in counterterrorism operations: The Obama administration acknowledged Wednesday that it has killed four Americans in overseas counterterrorism operations since 2009, the first time it has publicly taken responsibility for the deaths. Read full article >>

Massive Russian earthquake felt 4,000 miles from epicenter: MOSCOW If an earthquake can shake Moscow, whats next? Anyone taking a look at the Global Seismic Hazard Map, can see that the capital of Russia sits squarely in a big boring gray blotch, which means no hazard. At all.

Kerry to Israelis, Palestinians: ‘Stay focused on the prize’: TEL AVIV – Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday that he hopes that Israel will refrain from further Jewish settlement expansion on land Palestinians claim for a future state. But he would not say whether he has asked

Russia says Assad agrees ‘in principle’ to join Syria peace talks: MOSCOW — Russia said Friday the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has agreed “in principle” to take part in an peace conference sponsored by Russia and the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a press briefing that

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Reuters

Stretched by riots, Swedish police call reinforcements: STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Police in Stockholm called in reinforcements on Friday after youths set cars and a school ablaze in a fifth night of rioting, the worst to hit Sweden for years.

UK fighters escort Pakistan plane to airport, two arrests: LONDON (Reuters) - British fighter jets escorted a Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane to Stansted Airport near London on Friday, where police went on board and arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.

Blasts, shooting in center of Afghan capital: KABUL (Reuters) - Several large explosions rocked a busy area in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday with Reuters witnesses describing shooting in the area.

Durable goods orders rise, point to factory sector resilience: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a sign of resilience in the factory sector despite belt-tightening in Washington and weakness in overseas markets.

Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions: TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are nearing crunch time, when they must decide whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.

U.S.casts doubt on credibility of Iranian election: TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States on Friday called into question the credibility of Irans presidential election next month, criticizing the disqualification of candidates and accusing the government of disrupting Internet access.

Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case: ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.

Group linked to Algeria gas plant attack claims Niger raids: ABIDJAN (Reuters) - An al Qaeda-linked group that carried out the raid on the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria in January has claimed to have participated in Thursdays attacks in Niger.

Syria opposition struggles to forge transition plan before talks: ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syrias divided opposition leaders have failed to back a plan by their outgoing leader for President Bashar al-Assad to cede power gradually to end the countrys civil war, highlighting the obstacles to international peace talks expected next

China says hopes visit of North Korean envoy can ease tension: BEIJING (Reuters) - China hopes that a visit by a senior North Korean envoy can ease tension in the region and help spur efforts to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday.

British police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder: LONDON (Reuters) - Police investigating the murder of a soldier hacked to death on a busy London street were looking on Friday into whether the two suspected killers, British men of Nigerian descent, were part of a wider conspiracy.

Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Northern California - U.S. Geological Survey: (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck in Northern California on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Part of Washington state freeway span collapses into river: dispatcher: (Reuters) - Part of a freeway bridge over the Skagit River in Washington state collapsed on Thursday, sending vehicles falling into the water below, an emergency dispatcher said.

Venezuela prosecutor to open probe over leaked recording: CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelas prosecutors office said on Thursday it would open an investigation into in a recording the opposition says features a top government ally accusing the deputy head of the ruling Socialist Party of corruption and conspiring against

Google faces new federal antitrust probe: source: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are in the early stages of an antitrust probe into whether Google Inc, the top player in Web display advertising, breaks antitrust law in how it handles some advertising sales, a source told Reuters on

Boy Scouts of America vote ends long-standing ban on gay scouts: GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a ban on openly gay scouts that had been in place throughout the organizations 103-year history, capping weeks of intense lobbying on both sides, the group

Jobs, housing data show economy has some muscle: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market despite belt-tightening by Washington.

Obama shifts U.S. from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted the United States away from a boundless global war on terror, restricting deadly drone strikes abroad and signaling that Americas long struggle against al Qaeda will one day end.

Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts: GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America approved a proposal on Thursday to end a ban on openly gay scouts that has been in place throughout the organizations 103-year history, the group said in a statement.

Analysis: Markets face rough summer ride as Fed pullback feared: NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the past few months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been squarely in the financial markets corner, thanks to its massive dollops of monetary stimulus. But signs that the central bank is discussing reducing that support

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USATODAY

Obama to Navy: Sexual assaults undermine military: President Obama urged Navy graduates to confront sexual assault within their ranks.

Travelers warned to buckle down on buckling up: Thousands of tickets of up to $162 will hit drivers without seat belts this holiday weekend.

Burglar steals baby's ashes from Georgia home: The baby was born prematurely and died at childbirth, the father says.

Richard III died in 'violent humiliation,' had unpleasant burial: If you thought being found buried under a parking lot was about as unroyal as it could get for King Richard III, think again.

Ndamukong Suh holding up an octopus at Red Wings game: Ndamukong Suh takes a gross picture with an octopus.

Obama shakes hands with Marine: President Obama forgets to salute Marine -- shakes hands instead

3 high school habits to break before you hit college: What successfully got you through high school wont always work in college.

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MSNBC

Principal of school that lost 7 kids: 'After the tornado, the crying stopped': In her first time back at the school since late Monday, Plaza Towers Elementary principal Amy Simpson recalled the moment the deadly tornado took aim at the school.“I got on the intercom and said, ‘Its here,’’’ Simpson told NBCs Kate

UK fighter jets scrambled to escort passenger jet from Pakistan: A Pakistan Airways passenger jet bound for the Manchester, England has been intercepted by fighter jets from Britain’s Royal Air Force after it sent an emergency radar signal to air traffic controllers, the U.K. Ministry of Defence said.Defence officials said fighter

Jersey Shore reopens 7 months after Sandy: We're 80% there, says Christie: Seven months after being devastated by the worst storm in New Jersey history, most of the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey Shore are back and open for business in time for Memorial Day weekend.Take that, Sandy. On TODAY Friday,

'Like a Hollywood movie': Driver escapes I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river: A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in Washington state, plunging his pickup and another car into the Skagit River below.Dan Sligh, his wife and another motorist found themselves waist-deep

Tornado-ravaged city of Moore, Okla., to hold Sunday memorial: The decimated city of Moore, Okla., will hold a public memorial service Sunday evening, six days after a tornado killed 24 people, injured 377 and destroyed hundreds of homes.Gov. Mary Fallin said the prayer service at the First Baptist Church

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Runway closed at London Heathrow after plane lands with engine fire: At least one runway was closed at London’s Heathrow airport Friday after a British Airways aircraft made an emergency landing with a fire in at least one engine, officials said.Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency chutes, the

Groups look for next step in delicate immigration reform dance: After clearing the first hurdle in some of the most delicate legislative jockeying in recent memory, advocates of a comprehensive immigration reform bill are already looking to the next stage of the legislation’s progress as it heads towards a high-profile

Cars, drivers plunge into river after Wash. I-5 bridge collapse: Three people were rescued from a river after a bridge along Interstate-5 in Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, plunging cars into Skagit River below, according to Washington State Patrol.The extent of the injuries for the three is unclear, but

Girl, 14, rocks Internet with cover of classic Van Halen guitar solo: Eddie Van Halen is regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and his solo on the 1978 song Eruption is second on Guitar Worlds list of the 50 best. A 14-year-old girl on YouTube named Tina S.

Working single dad takes pay cut to keep childcare benefits: By Izhar Harpaz and Sopan DebRock CenterFor millions of people struggling with the Great Recession, the American dream had become just another jaded catchphrase. But for single dad and Army veteran Dan Greeley, a Longmont, Colo., resident, the future looked

Scientists identify the mystery killer behind Ireland's potato famine: Scientists have finally figured out exactly what strain of potato blight led to the deaths of more than a million people in Ireland during the Great Famine of the mid-19th century — and its not the usual suspect.For decades, researchers

5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California: A preliminary 5.7 earthquake struck in Northern California on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The epicenter of the quake was centered 6 miles west northwest of Greenville, and 26 miles southwest of Susanville.Initial reports said the quake, which struck at

Man finds first Superman comic stuffed in wall: In these energy-efficient times, most of us understand the value of properly insulating our homes. But one remodeler in Minnesota is learning that even old-school forms of insulation can be worth a mint.As he was gutting a house in Elbow

Report: Amanda Bynes arrested, threw bong out window: Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested in her New York apartment Thursday night on charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of marjuana, NBC New York reported.The doorman of the building called police to report that Bynes was

Bridge collapses in Washington state — cars, people in water: Three people were rescued from a river after a bridge along Interstate-5 in Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, plunging cars into the water below, according to Washington State Patrol.The extent of the injuries for the three is unclear, but

Bridge collapses in Washington state — cars, people in water: A bridge along Interstate-5 in Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, leaving at least two cars and some people submerged in water, according to Washington State Patrol.It was unclear how many people were in the Skagit River, the waterway in

One every 18 hours: Military suicide rate still high despite hard fight to stem deaths: Amid a raft of Pentagon initiatives to slow its suicide crisis, a new Army report Thursday showed the pace of self-inflicted deaths among soldiers — and all service members — has barely budged so far this year from the record

Father of slain man linked to Boston bombing suspect maintains son's innocence: The father of the man who was killed by FBI agents — after allegedly admitting he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev committed a triple homicide in 2011 — claims that his son is innocent and federal investigators made up their

'Big step' or 'tragedy'? Web reacts to Scouts lifting ban on gays: Following the Boy Scouts of Americas vote on Thursday to end its policy banning gay kids and teens from joining the organization while continuing to bar adult gays from serving as Scout leaders, reaction poured in from across the Internet.

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CBS

Bridge section disappears in "big puff of dust": Bridge failure raises questions about safety of aging spans, cuts route between Seattle, Canada ahead of holiday weekend

Taliban claim massive bomb attack in Kabul: 2nd huge explosion rocks Afghan capital in just more than a week; casualties unclear in blast near Afghan spy agency

2 men from diverted Pakistani flight into U.K. arrested: Plane en route to Manchester from Lahore diverted to airport northeast of London after incident in-flight

Taliban claim massive bomb attack in Kabul: 2nd huge explosion rocks Afghan capital in just more than a week; casualties unclear in blast near Afghan spy agency

IRS' Lerner was asked to resign, refused: GOP Sen.: Lois Lerner, the head of the tax-exempt organizations division of the IRS, was placed on leave after refusing to resign, GOP senator says

How tornado survivor, rescued dog Bowser are faring: Following CBS News video report capturing dogs rescue from the twister rubble, concerned viewers raised $1,500 to help dog owner and pet

Bridge section disappears in "big puff of dust": Bridge failure raises questions about safety of aging spans, cuts route between Seattle, Canada ahead of holiday weekend

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The New York Times

Champions League’s Biggest Star May Be Its Anthem: The Champions League anthem, an operatic choral piece that is one of the most recognizable songs in sports, was composed in 1992 to “class up” the league.

New Strife in Darfur Leaves Many Seeking Refuge: A recent surge in fighting in Darfur has led to an unnerving increase in civilian upheaval, displacing nearly 300,000 people, according to the United Nations.

Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State: An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Lucky Bounce Helps Keep Brooms Away for Rangers: The Rangers nudged the Boston Bruins on a nifty goal by Chris Kreider at 7 minutes 3 seconds of overtime — but only after rebounding from holes of 1-0, 2-0 and 3-2.

Niger Hit by Two Suicide Attacks: The attacks on a military base and a uranium mine were the first in Niger, which has taken a leading role against jihadism in West Africa.

Syrian Opposition Coalition Meets in Turkey: Members of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces met in Istanbul to elect a new leader and prepare for an expected international conference in Geneva.

Obama Seeks to Narrow Terror Fight: In a widely anticipated speech, President Obama on Thursday said he would impose new curbs on the use of drone strikes, and he sought to renew his effort to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

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TIME

Writing Wrongs: 10 Movie Titles with Bad Grammar: Writing Wrongs: 10 Movie Titles with Bad Grammar

Assessing Whether President Obama Can End the War on Terror: Its not solely up to him, and it wont be easy

Tornadoes the Beginning: A Stormy Hurricane Season: Tornadoes the Beginning: A Stormy Hurricane Season

Before Midnight: A Very True Romance: Before Midnight: A Very True Romance

Prime Minister David Cameron Talks to TIME: Prime Minister David Cameron Talks to TIME

India's Ruling Coalition Gives Itself a Good Report Card: The 92-page report is an attempt to sell the Congress-led coalition before next years election. The opposition isnt buying it

The Battle for Qusayr:Syria's Most Dangerous Front: The week-long confrontation between regime and rebel forces in this small Syrian city could ultimately dictate the direction of the war

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Newsday

UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after a plane carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan to Britain was diverted from its original course Friday, officials said. The incident further rattled the U.K. just days

Memorial Day weekend begins with scattered rain: The long Memorial Day weekend kicks off Friday. But the National Weather Service says dont expect beach or barbecue weather right away.

Fire damages strip mall in Mount Sinai: A late-night fire Thursday at a strip mall in Mount Sinai left several businesses damaged, police and fire officials said.

Nearly all U.S. states see hefty drop in teen births: The nations record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Washington I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on': Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a big puff of dust.

N.J.: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch: At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water â and apparently not even clean water at that.

Amanda Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge: Police say the actress heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.

I-5 bridge collapses in Washington state: MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday night, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

Chris Kreider scores in overtime as Rangers beat Bruins to avoid sweep: It wasnt pretty until the end, but the Rangers will take it.

Ethics panel: DPW chief didn't break law: The Nassau Board of Ethics has ruled that the countys public works chief did not break the law when she signed off on a $250,000 contract for her sisters engineering firm. But the panel said she should recuse herself from

Weiner works to focus mayoral bid on issues: Anthony Weiner tried Thursday to pivot his two-day-old campaign onto his pitch to become New Yorks next mayor, but was confronted by continuing questions about his sexting scandal and a remark by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that if voters elect

Overnight rain may turn heavy for Friday morning commute: A massive low pressure system moving in from the west dumped 3 to 4 inches of rain across parts of the Lower Hudson Valley, northeast New Jersey and southern Connecticut Thursday, but mostly spared Long Island.

Cuomo: 'Shame on us' if Anthony Weiner elected mayor: Anthony Weiner tried Thursday to pivot his two-day-old campaign onto his pitch to become New Yorks next mayor, but was confronted by continuing questions about his sexting scandal and a remark by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that if voters elect

Rangers beat Bruins in overtime to stay alive: The Rangers live to see another day after after Chris Kreider scored the game-winner to beat the Bruins, 4-3, in overtime in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Sex offenders relocated as 8 others arrested: Suffolk County late Thursday began relocating homeless sex offenders from East End trailers that have housed them for years, with the aim of closing the facilities within days.

Storms to batter LI for Friday morning commute: A massive low pressure system moving in from the west dumped 3 to 4 inches of rain across parts of the Lower Hudson Valley, northeast New Jersey and southern Connecticut Thursday but has spared Long Island -- for now.

High radium levels shut Bethpage Water District well: The Bethpage Water District has shut down one of its drinking-supply wells after elevated levels of radium were detected, and officials want to run tests in hopes of finding the source.

Jodi Arias jury deadlocked on life or death sentence: The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for

Editorial: Lowering legal blood-alcohol limit won't stop drunken driving: Criminalizing social behavior could undermine public support for more effective efforts.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys: The Boy Scouts of Americas National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

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