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So Much for the Specter of a Flu PandemicWashington Post - 49 minutes ago
By Dana Milbank Washington found itself in the grip yesterday of two contagions: swine flu and Specter fever. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) was holding the first congressional hearing to determine what more can be done to stop the Mexican flu from turning ...
The Keystone Cause Newsweek
Portions of 101 reopen after deadly bus crashSan Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours ago
(04-28) 18:16 PDT Soledad -- A tour bus flipped over on a Highway 101 overpass north of Soledad this afternoon, with the California Highway Patrol reporting at least 38 injuries.
US Questions Whether Islamabad Will Sustain OffensiveWall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By YOCHI J. DREAZEN and GREG HITT WASHINGTON -- US officials praised Pakistan for Tuesday's intensified military offensive against the Taliban but cautioned that it was too soon to tell whether embattled President Asif Ali Zardari is able or willing to ...
Queries over Pakistan's ability to hold onto terrain Radio Australia
US Welcomes Pakistani Offensive, Calls for Sustained Effort Voice of America
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Trio acquitted of London 7/7 charges
PRESS TV - 49 minutes ago
A British jury has cleared three men of charges of conspiring with four suicide bombers who killed 52 people in London's 2005 suicide bombings.
In Britain, three acquitted of some transit bombing charges Los Angeles Times
Sri Lanka Vows to Destroy Rebels as UK, French Envoys Visit
Bloomberg - 53 minutes ago
By Paul Tighe April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lanka said it will prevent Tamil Tiger rebels rebuilding during the army's halt to combat operations, as UK and French envoys visit the island nation to discuss the plight of civilians caught in the conflict.
Sri Lankan army claims key rebel strongholds CNN International
Palestinian Rivals to Try Once More for an Accord
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By TAGHREED EL-KHODARY and ISABEL KERSHNER CAIRO - The rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas ended a fourth round of reconciliation talks here on Tuesday without success, but agreed to convene one more time to try to reach an accord.
Palestinian rivals end unity talks Aljazeera.net
Pork Industry Fights Concerns Over Swine Flu
New York Times - 55 minutes ago
By ANDREW MARTIN and CLIFFORD KRAUSS As more cases of the new influenza emerged on Tuesday, deepening worries about a possible pandemic, several nations slammed their borders shut to pork from the United States and Mexico.
Mexico's High Death Rate Poses Key Question on Virus Wall Street Journal
Just Inside 100 Days, Sebelius Completes the Cabinet
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
By Al Kamen President Obama's Cabinet was finally filled yesterday after the Senate, on the eve of President Obama's 100th day in office, voted 65 to 31 to confirm Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kan. gets new gov after Sebelius goes to HHS The Associated Press
Court Allows Civil Torture Case to Proceed
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By CHARLIE SAVAGE WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit brought by five men who say they were tortured as part of the Central Intelligence Agency's “extraordinary rendition” program could proceed, dealing a blow to efforts ...
Suit by 5 ex-captives of CIA can proceed, appeals panel rules Los Angeles Times
Court Revives Rendition Lawsuit Against Boeing Unit Wall Street Journal
The Banks Push Back
New York Times - 28 minutes ago
By GRAHAM BOWLEY and ERIC DASH Emboldened by newfound profits and eager to shake off federal control, a growing number of banks are resisting the Obama administration's proposals for fixing the financial system.
US Stocks Off; Banks, Some Industrials Weak Wall Street Journal
Foreclosure Prevention Plan Expanded to 2nd Mortgages
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
By Renae Merle The Obama administration unveiled an expansion of its $75 billion foreclosure prevention plan yesterday, providing new subsidies to mortgage lenders and investors.
Breakingviews.com Bank of America's Judgment Day
New York Times - 28 minutes ago
For almost four months Bank of America's shareholders have been spectators to the farce created by the bank's takeover of Merrill Lynch.
BofA's Lewis: Beset on All Sides Wall Street Journal
Microsoft Responds to Verizon 'Pink' Rumor
PC World - 1 hour ago
Microsoft may be wielding a new weapon in the war against Apple. The company's rumored to be working on a top-secret smartphone with Verizon.
Apple may launch a new kind of touch-screen device San Jose Mercury News
Sun Reports 20 Percent Q3 Revenue Drop
ChannelWeb - 2 hours ago
By Joseph F. Kovar, ChannelWeb Sun Microsystems on Tuesday reported its third-quarter fiscal 2009 financial results under the cloud of the planned acquisition of the vendor by Oracle.
As Oracle readies takeover, Sun's loss widens The Associated Press
Sun silent on sorry server sales Register
Report: Google and DOJ talked about Book Search
CNET News - 1 hour ago
by Stephen Shankland The Justice Department has discussed a proposed settlement of Google Book Search lawsuits with the search giant, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed source.
Justice Dept. Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google Books Deal New York Times
‘American Idols' swing through Rat Pack night
msnbc.com - 54 minutes ago
By Craig Berman The theme of the week on “American Idol” was Rat Pack standards, with the singers trying to croon their way to the final four.
'American Idol': Discuss 'Rat Pack' Night as it happens! Entertainment Weekly
American Idol Top 5: Songs of the Rat Pack The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Supreme Court Rules that Government Can Fine for 'Fleeting Expletives'
Washington Post - 8 hours ago
By Robert Barnes The Supreme Court said yesterday that the Federal Communications Commission may penalize even the occasional use of certain expletives on the airwaves but left for another day the question of whether such a policy is constitutional.
Supreme Court upholds regulation of 'indecent' language on TV Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court approves FCC regulation of 'fleeting expletives' on TV Entertainment Weekly
Another celebrity leaves `Dancing' country
The Associated Press - 15 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chuck Wicks is leaving the "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom, but he'll hang onto his pro-dancer girlfriend.
Dancing with the Stars results: Chuck Wicks eliminated Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Surprise! Chuck Wicks & Julianne Hough gone from 'Dancing with the ... Seacoastonline.com
Capitals Claim Elusive Game 7
Washington Post - 49 minutes ago
By Tarik El-Bashir The Washington Capitals are known primarily for their young stars, players such as Alex Ovechkin, Mike Green, Alexander Semin and Nicklas Backstrom, none of whom have celebrated their 25th birthday yet.
Fedorov's late goal completes Caps comeback The Associated Press
Recap: Washington vs. NY Rangers MiamiHerald.com
Phillies pound Nats, but lose Hamels
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com Hamels, who has suffered setback after setback this season, suffered another during Tuesday's 7-1 victory over the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.
Hamels sprains ankle but Phillies win Philadelphia Inquirer
Phillies' Hamels exits after rolling ankle MiamiHerald.com
Rodriguezes lead Astros past Reds
MLB.com - 34 minutes ago
By Josh Katzowitz / Special to MLB.com CINCINNATI -- The Astros didn't have to worry about trotting out a new closer to finish off the Reds on Tuesday night.
Astros continue dominance in Cincinnati, win 8-3 Houston Chronicle
Astros beat Reds for 11th straight win in Cincy The Associated Press
Researchers find common genetic variations in autistic people
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
Findings show that many autistic people have a deviation in a portion of their DNA that affects the way brain cells connect with one another.
Genes 'have key role in autism' BBC News
Brazil pork firms fear "Mexican flu" fallout
Reuters - 4 hours ago
SAO PAULO, April 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's pork industry has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to stop referring to the deadly flu outbreak from Mexico as "swine flu" as the name is damaging the pork industry without any scientific grounds.
US Hog Prices Continue to Slip Amid Swine Flu Outbreak Wall Street Journal
Pain drugs to carry more prominent US warnings
Reuters - 31 minutes ago
By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol and Advil will carry bolder warnings about the risk of liver damage or stomach bleeding, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.
Obama Orders Review of Jet Flyover
New York Times - 58 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - President Obama on Tuesday ordered an internal review of the high-flying photo shoot over New York City, saying it was an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars to capture images of Air Force One flying near the Statue of Liberty.
White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt The Associated Press
Countries Meet to Negotiate Global Climate Pact
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
By Juliet Eilperin Representatives from the world's major emitters of greenhouse gases wrapped up two days of talks in Washington today, saying they had made modest progress toward their goal of reaching a global climate pact in December.
World's largest economies start push for agreement on climate MiamiHerald.com
US more optimistic about climate deal after talks The Associated Press
Justices to Hear Challenge to Anti-Bias Law
Washington Post - 32 minutes ago
By Robert Barnes The Supreme Court will hear arguments this morning in one of its biggest cases of the year, a suit that seeks to declare unconstitutional a key provision of the voting act.
Racist schemes called for Voting Rights Act Houston Chronicle
Minor dispute could have big impact on Voting Rights Act Kansas City Star