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CIA reportedly declined to closely evaluate harsh interrogationsLos Angeles Times - 7 hours ago
Current and former US officials say the failure to carefully examine the value of 'enhanced' methods such as waterboarding -- despite calls to do so as early as 2003 -- was part of a broader trend.
First 100 days: How Obama rates Atlanta Journal Constitution
UN envoy makes Sri Lanka aid pushBBC News - 2 hours ago
The UN's top humanitarian official has arrived in Sri Lanka to push for greater protection of civilians caught up in the conflict in the north-east.
Trapped Sri Lankans face starvation Aljazeera.net
Zuma Hails Outcome Despite Loss of SeatsWashington Post - 1 hour ago
The leader of South Africa's long-dominant African National Congress was treated like a president-elect Saturday after his party swept parliamentary elections -- though not with the two-thirds majority it won easily in the last vote.
ANC wins South Africa elections, but loses some ground Los Angeles Times
Zuma to be South Africa's Next President Voice of America
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Fear of pandemic as killer flu strain spreads
Times Online - 47 minutes ago
A DEADLY strain of flu that combines elements of swine, avian and human viruses could spread around the world after emerging simultaneously in Mexico and the United States, experts warned yesterday.
Reports: At least 4 killed in Pakistan blast
The Associated Press - 26 minutes ago
MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan (AP) - An explosion in a vehicle killed at least four people in a militant stronghold in northwest Pakistan, a witness and local media reported Sunday, while concern grew over Taliban encroachments elsewhere in the volatile region.
Taliban retains grip on Pakistan district Los Angeles Times
Clinton urges Iraqis to overcome divisions
Reuters - 14 hours ago
By Arshad Mohammed BAGHDAD (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Saturday urged Iraqis to overcome their divisions as a spate of suicide bombings revived fears of a renewed sectarian war when US troops withdraw.
Iran condemns US in Iraq, Clinton sees progress Washington Post
Stymied budget taking toll on Republican lawmakers
MiamiHerald.com - 1 hour ago
As the Legislature gridlocks, the Republicans who control the process fear for the strength of their party after more than a decade in power.
House joins Senate in passing tax increase Bemidji Pioneer
The Craigslist Killing: Case Overview
CBS News - 3 hours ago
A Boston med student is accused of killing a woman who advertised as a masseuse on the popular Web site. (CBS) In Boston on Saturday, April 25, 2009, Philip Markoff, the man police say is the Craigslist killer, is on suicide watch around the clock.
Brother pays 2d visit to Markoff Boston Globe
Advocate happy credit-card companies called on the White House carpet
Philadelphia Inquirer - 1 hour ago
By Jeff Gelles Kathleen Keest cheered quietly last week as an issue she has toiled on for decades - unfair practices by the credit-card industry - finally made it to center stage in the grand theater of US politics.
IMF Considers Bond Issue to Raise Funds for Lending Programs
Bloomberg - 4 hours ago
By Timothy R. Homan April 26 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund is considering selling bonds to several developing countries to raise money to combat the global economic slump.
IMF Planning to Sell Bonds to Finance New Loans New York Times
ECB Noyer:French Banks Have Passed Stress Tests So Far
Wall Street Journal - 8 hours ago
By Gabriele Parussini WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--French banks so far have passed the stress tests that are periodically run by the country's banking regulator, but there is no need to make the results public because the French financial system's ...
‘Stress tests' to penalize loan losses Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy?
Wall Street Journal - 4 hours ago
Chrysler Bankruptcy? Chrysler may file for bankruptcy-law protection even if it reaches a deal with lenders or forges an alliance with Fiat by the Treasury-set Thursday deadline.
Feds, Chrysler lenders still far away from a ... Automotive News
13-year Old Wins Apple Contest, Goodies Worth 13K
Techtree.com - 2 hours ago
Eat your heart out ladies and gentlemen, for a 13-year old has won $13000 worth of Apple goodies for being the billionth app downloader from the Apple App Store.
Microsoft names Windows 7 RC1 dates
Register - 5 hours ago
Stable and completed code for Windows 7 will be released to early adopters during the coming week, with mass availability planned for the following Tuesday.
Windows 7 gets virtual 'XP mode' Computerworld
Windows 7 to have an 'XP mode' CNET News
Help File: iPhone Speaker Interference
Washington Post - 4 hours ago
By Rob Pegoraro QWhen I leave my iPhone near the speakerphone at my office, I hear this weird buzzing noise. What's going on? ASignals sent by the phone -- which must periodically have a quick, "yeah, I'm here" conversation with nearby transmitter ...
Opinion: What I want in the next iPhone Computerworld
Bea Arthur was a true 'Golden Girl'
Los Angeles Times - 8 hours ago
Bea Arthur, who died Saturday at 86, was the winner of two Emmy Awards for her starring roles on classic sitcoms "Maude" and "The Golden Girls.
Bea Arthur: A magnificent Maude, a Golden Girl, a mighty woman Entertainment Weekly
BEA ARTHUR, 86 Washington Post
'The Hills' Stars Heidi And Spencer's Bumpy Road To The Wedding
MTV.com - 5 hours ago
By Jocelyn Vena Three years ago, Heidi Montag met Spencer Pratt and television history was made. Friendships were broken, families felt betrayed and two kids fell in love.
Heidi & Spencer Get Married! People Magazine
In 'The Soloist,' Sean Daly makes his mark
Los Angeles Times - 13 hours ago
Credited as the 'hand of Nathaniel Ayers,' the actor-designer says it was his job to capture the real-life character's creative flourishes.
Jamie Foxx talks about preparing for 'The Soloist' Allentown Morning Call
On Saturdays, Yankees are the national shame of week
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
Jason Varitek's grand slam in the fourth inning puts the Boston fans in a frenzy. Derek Jeter shows his frustration after striking out in the seventh inning.
Wildly successful Boston Globe
AL GAME OF THE DAY Red Sox 16, Yankees 11 San Francisco Chronicle
With Mark Sanchez, Jets get a quarterback to build around
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
Jet fans do own Rockettes lineup at Radio City Music Hall Saturday to celebrate drafting of USC quarterback Mark Sanchez (below) after making big trade with Cleveland.
Sanchez leaves Jets fans something to cheer FOXSports.com
Jets trade up to take USC's Sanchez Philadelphia Inquirer
Cheers, jeers for top QBs Stafford and Sanchez
San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago
AP Matthew Stafford's mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only 0-16 season in NFL history. Mark Sanchez has nearly as big a challenge: He'll compete to replace Brett Favre.
Lions ignore who the fans wanted with all three picks Detroit Free Press
Matthew Stafford's contract with Lions at root of rookie wage dilemma New York Daily News
New Zealand quarantines 25 amid swine flu alert
The Associated Press - 35 minutes ago
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Twenty-five students and teachers in New Zealand, some with flu-like symptoms, were quarantined and tested for swine flu after returning from a trip to Mexico, officials said Sunday, as Asia stepped up surveillance for ...
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Prostate, Sex Potency, Study Says
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Marilyn Chase April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Cholesterol drugs taken to prevent heart attacks may also lower the risk of prostate cancer and impotence in aging men, researchers said.
Statins link to healthy prostate BBC News
Cholesterol drug cuts risk of recurrence Augusta Chronicle
Cancer survival, awareness highlighted at Relay For Life
Alexandria Town Talk - 40 minutes ago
By Warren Hayes • [email protected] • April 26, 2009 It was a celebration of life on Saturday in the Rapides Parish Coliseum's parking lot Saturday, as Central Louisiana cancer patients and survivors, family, friends and businesses gathered to ...
Join Augusta County's Relay for Life event Staunton News Leader
Thai Protesters Say Violence This Month a ‘Mistake'
Bloomberg - 4 hours ago
By Daniel Ten Kate April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Thai anti-government protesters, rallying last night after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended emergency rule, said recent violent protests were a “mistake.
Thailand's Protesters Highlight Rifts, Political Participation Voice of America
Professor sought in shooting deaths
Boston Globe - 3 hours ago
ATHENS - A coroner in Georgia said three people were killed at a community theater and police are searching for the suspect, a marketing professor at the University of Georgia at Athens.
NATION DIGEST Nation Digest Washington Post
nkorea says it has reactivated nuclear facilities
The Associated Press - 5 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea said that it has begun harvesting plutonium from spent fuel rods at its main nuclear plant to build up its atomic arsenal.