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Shadow of Hurricane Katrina Hangs Over Obama After SpillNew York Times - - 1 hour ago WASHINGTON - There's a world of difference between the impact of an oil spill and a deadly hurricane. And the White House hopes it stays that way. Video: Officials Pressure BP on Oil Spill Cleanup
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Immigration Law Debate Resonates Far From BorderNew York Times - 41 minutes ago By THE NEW YORK TIMES BOSTON - The Democratic-controlled House in Massachusetts came unexpectedly close to passing a measure this week that would have barred illegal immigrants from receiving state and federal benefits in the state. Video: Arizona Tea Caught Up in Immigration Law Protest
The Associated Press
Arizona governor signs changes into immigration law CNN International Cambodians say World Expo in China "Amazing"Xinhua - - 39 minutes ago PHNOM PENH, May 1 (Xinhua) -- As the China 2010 World Expo began Friday night, many Cambodians were watching live television broadcasting from Shanghai and expressed their enthusiasm by saying the Expo and celebration was "Amazing". Video: Shanghai Launches Expo Extravaganza
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Anti-government clashes in Thailand bring stalemate to a city and nation
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
Red Shirt demonstrators from rural areas are demanding new national elections, but the government installed after a military coup in 2006 has the support of business leaders and social elites.
Video: Thai businesses see red over protest
Al Jazeera
Belgian vote on Muslim veils could echo in Europe
Washington Post - - 10 hours ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Belgium's vote to ban full face veils in public is the furthest any European country has gone to confront a tiny minority whose choice in clothing has come to symbolize the issue of ...
Anger at Belgian face veil ban Aljazeera.net
China tightens school security after 3rd attack
The Associated Press - - 39 minutes ago
TAIXING, China - Armed police will patrol schools in China's capital after a farmer attacked kindergarten students with a hammer, then burned himself to death in the third classroom assault in as many days.
Chinese schools beef up security after attacks on children Los Angeles Times
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Parties Snipe at Crist, but May Court Him Later
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan scolding broke out in the wake of the decision by Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida to ditch the Republican Party and make an independent Senate bid, with leaders of both parties calling his move a self-serving ...
Crist taps new sources as some demand money back MiamiHerald.com
Arizona deputy shot by suspected drug trafficker, officials say
CNN - - 19 minutes ago
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A sheriff's deputy in central Arizona was shot Friday afternoon by a suspected drug trafficker, authorities said.
Deputy Shot in Arizona New York Times
2 Ex-Brooklyn Men Charged in Terror Plot
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
Two former Brooklyn residents have been charged with conspiring to provide Al Qaeda with computer advice and other assistance, according to an indictment unsealed Friday in Federal District Court in Manhattan.
2 men charged in NYC with supporting terror The Associated Press
Business Spending Propels Recovery
Wall Street Journal - - 2 hours ago
The US economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter, but the underlying trends—including a bigger share of growth from industry, strong consumer spending and low inflation—were encouraging.
Video: Consumers Bounce Back, but GDP Still Weak
The Associated Press
US recovery continues at its slow pace, GDP and other data show Washington Post
U.S. Faces High Stakes in Goldman Probe
Wall Street Journal - - 3 hours ago
The criminal investigation into whether Goldman Sachs Group Inc. or its employees committed securities fraud is a potent reminder of the pressure on the Justice Department to land a big fish on Wall Street.
Greece Near to Bailout Terms
Wall Street Journal - - 2 hours ago
ATHENS—Greece's leaders said Friday the beleaguered country is close to reaching terms of a bailout with fellow euro-zone nations and the International Monetary Fund.
WORLD FOREX: Euro Advances In Anticipation Of Greek Aid Plan Wall Street Journal
Free Android phones coming to Adobe employees
CNET - - 5 hours ago
This will come as little surprise to anyone who followed technology news this week, but let there be no doubt about the preferred smartphone platform at Adobe: it isn't the iPhone.
Michigan gov signs texting-driving ban on `Oprah'
BusinessWeek - - 4 hours ago
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia beat Michigan to the punch when it comes to banning texting while driving. Yet it was Michigan's governor who was the one who signed it into law Friday under the approving gaze of Oprah ...
Apple kills Lala music service
Los Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago
Lala listeners will be compensated, says the site, whose technology may be integrated with iTunes. By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times Four months after buying Lala Media's popular online music service for a reported $80 million, Apple is pulling the plug ...
Apple To Shut Down Lala.com Music Service In May Wall Street Journal
How Freddy Krueger changed horror movies
Entertainment Weekly - - 7 hours ago
Image Credit: Everett CollectionAt some point in the 1980s, probably around the time of the fourth or fifth Friday the 13th sequel, I realized that horror movies had, in effect, become comedies.
Recurring nightmare of 'Elm Street' movies California Chronicle
'Elm Street' real nightmare is filmmaker's laziness Centre Daily Times
Doctor: Bret Michaels 'Has An Unbelievable Fight in Him'
People Magazine - - 3 hours ago
He's conscious and talking slowly but Bret Michaels is showing other signs he's on the road to recovery. "Bret's sheer will to live and fully recover is undeniable," Dr.
Doctor: Bret Michaels' will to live 'undeniable' The Associated Press
Doctor: 'Sheer will' saved Bret Michaels CNN International
POLL: Where Should Sandra Bullock and Baby Louis Call Home?
People Magazine - - 16 hours ago
Sandra Bullock has made some major decisions over the past few months, like filing for divorce from her husband and adopting her adorable son, Louis.
Sandra Bullock survives cheating scandal to adopt baby The Survivors Club
Sandra Bullock preparing to establish a new life in New Orleans with adopted ... New York Daily News
Churchill has plan for bad Derby Day weather
ESPN - - 1 hour ago
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Local officials and Churchill Downs said Friday afternoon that contingency plans are in place to deal with the potential for heavy rains and severe weather during Saturday's Kentucky Derby program.
Todd Pletcher seeks first win at Kentucky Derby Washington Post
Strategic path from Florida to Kentucky MiamiHerald.com
Hawks revive series hopes by clamping down on Bucks
SI.com - 39 minutes ago
AP Down two with only 24 minutes left in their season, the Hawks used a 29-11 edge in the third quarter to spoil the Bucks' upset plans and take Game 6 83-69 in Milwaukee Friday night.
Hawks beat Bucks to force Game 7 Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hawks beat Bucks 83-69, force Game 7 The Associated Press
Woods Misses Fairways, Greens and the Cut
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
CHARLOTTE, NC - The second round of the Quail Hollow Championship turned into a day of extreme rarities on Friday at Quail Hollow Club.
Woods fails to make cut at Quail Hollow Los Angeles Times
Woods misses cut at Quail Hollow Tampa Tribune
New cancer treatment raises hope, questions
Palm Beach Post - - 1 hour ago
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of a new immune-based therapy to treat advanced prostate cancer is giving hope to men like Jesse Seligman.
Health Buzz: FDA Approves Vaccine to Treat Prostate Cancer U.S. News & World Report
Dendreon Drug Approval Raises Hopes For Others, Industry Wall Street Journal
$1000 Personal Genome Coming: Are We Ready?
WebMD - - 18 hours ago
April 29, 2010 -- Do you really want to know all of the information encoded in your genes? A thought-provoking new study shows why you might -- and why you might not.
Stanford bioengineer explores own genome San Jose Mercury News
This man knows his genetic destiny BBC News
Perry: Texas rejecting high-risk insurance pools
Houston Chronicle - - 1 hour ago
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry told federal officials Friday that Texas would not participate in health insurance pools for high risk individuals that are being set up under the new national health care law.
Crist says Fla. won't run high-risk health insurance pool MiamiHerald.com
High-Risk Insurance Pools Divide the States Wall Street Journal
Life has never been so good for our species
Los Angeles Times - - 21 hours ago
Sure, the future looks gloomy if you focus on environmental problems or world hunger, but in many ways, things have never been better for us.
Fortress Apple
Newsweek - - Apr 23, 2010
Apple's new iPad is more than just a gorgeous consumer electronics device. It's also a kind of challenge to the Internet itself—or at least to the conventional wisdom of what the Internet is supposed to be all about.
The Review: Elements Kitchen in Pasadena — all the elements of success
Los Angeles Times - Apr 28, 2010
Chef-owner Onil Chibás' new restaurant has a compelling menu, a comfortable space and well-priced wines. Tomato tartare mimics steak tartare with a flat patty of diced tomatoes and yellow tomato on top standing in for an egg yolk.
The Age Of Facebook
TechCrunch (blog) - - Apr 25, 2010
Two years ago I was on the Charlie Rose show and we talked about, among other startups and trends, Facebook. It wasn't clear then that Facebook had what it took to become one of the great technology companies.
N.Koreans believe torpedo sank warship: activist
AFP - Apr 21, 2010
SEOUL - North Korean soldiers believe a South Korean warship that sank last month was hit in a premeditated military operation approved by leader Kim Jong-Il, a South Korean activist said on Wednesday.