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Iran president urges full defense for US reporterThe Associated Press - 29 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's president said Sunday that an American journalist convicted of spying for the US should be allowed to offer a full defense during her appeal, a day after she was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Former CIA Director Defends InterrogationNew York Times - 53 minutes ago
By JOSHUA BRUSTEIN Gen. Michael V. Hayden, who served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency during the last two years of George W. Bush's presidency, said Sunday that the Obama administration's recent release of memos detailing harsh ...
Official: Obama doesn't want interrogation charges The Associated Press
Justice Dept. Memos' Careful Legalese Obscured Harsh Reality Washington Post
Mandela Appears at ANC Rally for Final Election PushWashington Post - 2 hours ago
By Karin Brulliard JOHANNESBURG, April 19 -- Pollsters and analysts predict a clean sweep for the ruling African National Congress when this nation goes to the polls on Wednesday.
Mandela appears at ANC rally before SAfrica vote The Associated Press
Idol Mandela causes stir BBC News
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New pirate attack thwarted in Gulf of Aden
CNN International - 3 hours ago
(CNN) -- NATO forces patrolling the Gulf of Aden foiled a pirate attack on a Norwegian tanker this weekend, a NATO spokesman said.
NATO stops attack by Somali pirates Christian Science Monitor
NATO Stops Pirate Attack On Norwegian Ship Voice of America
Flirting With Cuba, Courting a Hemisphere
New York Times - Apr 18, 2009
By ANTHONY DePALMA SINCE Fidel Castro gave up power last year, the long standoff between Cuba and the United States has taken on the measured rhythms of a minuet, delicate steps from Havana met with restrained advances from Washington, each side hiding ...
Obama drives Chavez out of limelight The Associated Press
Thailand searches for a political exit plan
Christian Science Monitor - 4 hours ago
By Simon Montlake | Correspondent 04.19.09 BANGKOK, THAILAND - The charred buses and metal barricades are gone. Armed soldiers still patrol the capital, but discretely.
Thailand extends state of emergency in capital The Associated Press
Grief, Questions Following Death of Maryland Family
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
By Matt Zapotosky and Michelle Boorstein MIDDLETOWN -- Francie Billotti-Wood should have been in church today, volunteering in the nursery at the Holy Family Catholic Community parish, her priest said.
Family Of Five Dead In Murder Suicide MyFox Washington DC
US economy still under strain: Obama
Reuters - 50 minutes ago
By Alister Bull WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday that the US economy remained under strain and his top economic adviser tempered hopes for a speedy recovery that have driven the stock market to successive gains.
White House: Obama to address credit card abuses The Associated Press
EPA paves way for broad emission limits
Los Angeles Times - Apr 17, 2009
The agency's proposed 'endangerment finding' may result in regulation of automobiles and other greenhouse gas producers.
How Carbon Dioxide Became a 'Pollutant' Wall Street Journal
Economic View It May Be Time for the Fed to Go Negative
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By N. GREGORY MANKIW WITH unemployment rising and the financial system in shambles, it's hard not to feel negative about the economy right now.
Kohn: Fed Actions 'Necessary, Safe And Effective' Wall Street Journal
Stocks extend advance
CNNMoney.com - Apr 17, 2009
Better-than-expected results from GE, Citi and Google help Wall Street gain on session. Stocks stretch run to 6 weeks. By Alexandra Twin, cnnmoney.
Citigroup's 1Q Profit No Reason To Exhale Wall Street Journal
Google gets mixed reaction to earnings report
MarketWatch - Apr 17, 2009
By John Letzing & Dan Gallagher, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Google Inc. rose slightly Friday as the company's better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report was tempered by concern about the impact of a lingering recession ...
Google profit beats expectations Washington Post
Hey Twitter, keep the shades off
CNET News - Apr 17, 2009
by Caroline McCarthy Oprah's crazy about it. Ashton Kutcher and Anderson Cooper are making fools of themselves trying to show what rabid fans they are.
Punk'd On Twitter: Ashton Kutcher Thumps CNN ChannelWeb
AUTOSHOW-Porsche eyes luxury sedan market with new Panamera
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia autos correspondent SHANGHAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Porsche (PSHG_p.DE) took the wraps off its much-awaited Panamera grand tourer in Shanghai on Sunday, saying it wanted new customers in the luxury performance-car segment to ...
The Dark Secret at Blood Falls
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By John Tierney J. Mickucki After millions of years hidden in dark pools beneath the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica, some microbes journey to the outside world - or at least to the inside of the coolers on the sled of Jill Mikucki, ...
Bacteria found thriving beneath Antarctic glacier The Associated Press
Zac Efron Flexes His Box-Office Muscle
People Magazine - 1 hour ago
By Stephen M. Silverman Nice guys finish first: Zac Efron proved he's a potent marquee name, as his new movie 17 Again grabbed the gold among new releases this weekend, with an estimated North American gross of $24.1 million, its very pleased studio, ...
Box Office Report: '17 Again' handily wins the weekend Entertainment Weekly
Madonna falls from horse in Hamptons after paparazzi spook animal
New York Daily News - 16 hours ago
BY George Rush and Jotham Sederstrom Madonna was tossed to the ground Saturday when her horse was startled by photographers while riding on a Hamptons estate.
Steven Klein Radar Online
Hollywood sends message of hope at GLAAD awards
USA Today - 2 hours ago
By Dan Steinberg, AP By Kelley L. Carter, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES - Kathy Griffin sashayed down the black carpet Saturday evening, waving at her loyal subjects who snapped cellphone pictures and hollered as she posed dramatically.
Kathy Griffin and 'The L Word' win big at GLAAD Awards Los Angeles Times
GLAAD Media Awards People Magazine
Umpire Hickox likely out one week
MLB.com - 24 minutes ago
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com A day after taking a foul ball to the face, umpire Ed Hickox was pronounced likely out for a week due to a concussion, according to The Associated Press.
Is Yankee Stadium the new "Launching Pad"? Sports Network
The state at 1:10 pm The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Beckett's suspension reduced to five games
MLB.com - 2 hours ago
By Ian Browne / MLB.com BOSTON -- Red Sox ace Josh Beckett had his six-game suspension reduced by a game, and he will make his start on Saturday at Fenway against the Yankees.
Beckett gets five games, disagrees Boston Globe
Beckett suspension reduced to five games Seattle Post Intelligencer
Verizon Heritage: Rd. 4
PGA Tour - 2 hours ago
Brian Gay has his sights set on a second career PGA TOUR title this week at the Verizon Heritage. PGATOUR.COM's The Live Report is on the scene at the Verizon Heritage and we'll provide updates all day long for each round, so check back often.
Brian Gay lead Verizon Heritage USA Today
Report: Chicago suburb supplied contaminated water
Chicago Tribune - 3 hours ago
AP CRESTWOOD, Ill. - Officials in a south Chicago suburb knowingly drew drinking water from a contaminated well for more than two decades, even after warnings by state environmental officials, according to a published report.
Crestwood accused of serving toxic water Southtown Star
Report: Suburban drinking water possibly tainted ABC7Chicago.com
Rally to boost Bam's bold reform moves
New York Daily News - 10 hours ago
The usual crusty, mostly Republican fat cats and their acolytes have wasted no time in describing President Obama's bold moves as acts of "class warfare.
Need For Health Care Reform Painfully Obvious Health Jackal
Obama needs state's help on health care Vallejo Times-Herald
YMCAs Kick Off Healthy Kids Day
WRCB-TV - 3 hours ago
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Seven YMCAs in the Chattanooga area are holding the largest health day for children and families Saturday. Healthy Kids Day features activities for children and families to promote wellness and healthy living.
YMCA holds Healthy Kids Day Towanda Daily Review
‘Healthy Kids Day' stresses activity, nutrition Richmond Register
A joyous Easter for hostage families
Newsday - 15 hours ago
AP With news that Capt. Richard Phillips had been rescued unharmed after being held for five days by Somali pirates, a lawn sign in the captain's hometown of Underhill, Vt.
When to Take a Bullet? Washington Post
North Korea wants talks with South Korea
Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago
By Donald Kirk | Correspondent 04.19.09 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - First, North Korea warned of war. Now North and South Korea are planning their first talks in more than a year.
Parliament in Iraq Finally Chooses New Speaker
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS BAGHDAD - Iraq's parliament chose a new speaker on Sunday after months of political infighting that stalled several major pieces of legislation.
Iraqi military investigates gangland-style heists The Associated Press