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 Top Stories    2 May at 1:26 GMT    


San Diego Union Tribune
The Story Ends for the ‘DC Madam’
New York Times - 50 minutes ago
By Mike Nizza Deborah Jeane Palfrey took extreme measures, even by Washington standards, when it came to defending herself against charges of running a high-priced call girl ring under the guise of an escort service.
Police: 'DC madam' kills herself in Fla. coastal town The Associated Press
Woman Found Dead in Fla. Believed to Be 'DC Madam' Palfrey Washington Post
BBC News - San Jose Mercury News - CNN International - Reuters
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BBC News
US missile strike kills reputed al-Qaida leader in Somalia
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - US missiles destroyed the house of the man identified by the US military as the top al-Qaida commander in Somalia, killing him and 10 others Thursday in a pre-dawn attack that analysts warned could torpedo peace talks.
US confirms Somali missile strike BBC News
Key Militant in Somalia Killed in US Attack New York Times
Times Online - ABC Online - Xinhua - TIME
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CCTV
CNN poll: Obama losing support
CNN - 58 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A new national poll suggests the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is a tie.
DNC chairman under Bill Clinton: Unite behind Obama The Associated Press
Hillary Clinton's camp touts new poll findings Los Angeles Times
Reuters - Washington Post - U.S. News & World Report - USA Today
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2nd UPDATE: Exxon Mobil 1Q Net Rises 17% On Soaring Prices
CNNMoney.com - all 751 news articles »
A Tipping Point for Obama - or Just a Dip?
Washington Post - all 1,015 news articles »
Microsoft said to be nearing Yahoo decision
CNNMoney.com - all 503 news articles »
Mariah & Nick Wedding Reports: Real Love or Real Stunt?
People Magazine - all 202 news articles »
Kemp provides late heroics for Dodgers
MLB.com - all 112 news articles »
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Irish Independent
Double Bombings in Iraqi Town Kill at Least 35
New York Times - 1 hour ago
An American soldier secured the area of a car bomb that killed an American soldier and at least nine Iraqi civilians in Baghdad on Thursday.
Measuring Iraq's Security Forces TIME
More than 30 killed in street battles as US troops face intense ... International Herald Tribune
Xinhua - Sydney Morning Herald - Monsters and Critics.com - BBC News
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Canada.com
Anguished Austrians question how incest case went undetected
The Associated Press - 55 minutes ago
AMSTETTEN, Austria (AP) - Carefree children in alpine costumes danced around a maypole, and parents crowded a churchyard to snap photos of sons and daughters making their first communion.
AssociatedPress
Josef Fritzl 'threatened to gas his captives' Times Online
BBC News - New Zealand Herald - New York Times - The Associated Press
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Fijivillage
Fiji moves to deport News Corp newspaper publisher
Reuters - 11 hours ago
By Malakai Veisamasama SUVA, May 1 (Reuters) - Fiji's military government ordered the Australian publisher of Rupert Murdoch's Fiji Times newspaper, Evan Hannah, to be deported on Thursday, saying he was a threat to national security.
Fiji Times publisher to be deported Stuff.co.nz
Fiji arrests newspaper chief NEWS.com.au
Sydney Morning Herald - ABC Online - Fiji Times - Solomon Times Online
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E Canada Now
Bush Requests More Food Aid for Global Poor
Voice of America - 57 minutes ago
By Scott Stearns US President George Bush is asking Congress for $770 million to help ease food shortages and rising prices around the world.
Bush calls for approval of $770 million in food aid The Associated Press
Bush Calls on Congress to Provide Wall Street Journal
MyFox Spokane - Reuters South Africa - E Canada Now - WKOW-TV.com
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OverTheLimit.info
Black bloggers: All over the map on Obama vs. Wright
USA Today - 3 hours ago
Black bloggers have a few things to say this week about the tensions and "divorce" between Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama and his former pastor, Rev.
In today's pages: Jeremiah Wright, May Day, superdelegates Los Angeles Times
The 'Wright problem' International Herald Tribune
New York Times - Baltimore Sun - Christian Science Monitor - New York Daily News
all 1,238 news articles »


The Age
Five Years After ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iraq, War Continues
Voice of America - 3 hours ago
By Leta Hong Fincher Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the day US President George Bush stood on an aircraft carrier and declared major combat operations in Iraq were over.
AssociatedPress
McCain says no 'mission accomplished' in Iraq Reuters India
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Edmonton Journal
2nd UPDATE: Exxon Mobil 1Q Net Rises 17% On Soaring Prices
CNNMoney.com - 54 minutes ago
By Isabel Ordonez HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) posted a 17% rise in first- quarter net income, driven by surging crude oil prices.
Exxon Mobil 1Q profit up 17 pct, Marathon edges up 2 percent The Associated Press
For Exxon Mobil, $10.9 Billion Profit Disappoints New York Times
Times Online - AFP - Forbes - Seeking Alpha
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ABC News
2 Ohio stores to be shut by Home Depot
Bizjournals.com - 54 minutes ago
Two Home Depot stores in Ohio will be among 15 the company will close as it attempts to rein in expenses. The cost-cutting will include eliminating 1300 jobs and reducing its store expansion plans.
Home Depot Cuts Back Forbes
Home Depot Cuts Growth Plans, Will Close 15 Stores (Update4) Bloomberg
The Associated Press - CNNMoney.com - Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch
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Boston Globe
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Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
Rising gasoline prices and economic turbulence had set the stage for April to be yet another tough month in a rough year for auto makers.
Pelosi Opposes Clinton's Gas-Tax Moratorium Proposal (Update1) Bloomberg
Proposals to slash gas prices abound in White House race The Associated Press
MarketWatch - New York Times - CNN - CNNMoney.com
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Voice of America
A Tipping Point for Obama - or Just a Dip?
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
By Dan Balz That has been the main talking point from Hillary Clinton's campaign since her victory in Pennsylvania last week. By almost any measure, she met expectations in the Keystone State, after exceeding them in Ohio and in the popular vote in ...
Obama up seven in NC MSNBC
Wright Remains a Concern for Some Democrats New York Times
The Associated Press - Newsday - Christian Science Monitor - AFP
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eFluxMedia
McCain Health Plan Could Mean Higher Tax
New York Times - 18 hours ago
By KEVIN SACK and MICHAEL COOPER ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Though Senator John McCain has promised to not raise taxes, his campaign acknowledged Wednesday that the health plan he outlined this week would have the effect of increasing tax payments for some ...
John McCain: GOP 'brand' harmed Baltimore Sun
McCain's Progress Wall Street Journal
Boston Globe - Philadelphia Inquirer - Washington Post
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Boston Globe
Indiana another Pa.? Illinois neighbor Obama hopes not
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Barack Obama is looking for a little home cooking in next week's Indiana primary. Counting on it, in fact.
Obama's wife joins push to court US working class Reuters
Clinton on Why She'll Fight to the Finish, and Why Bill Won't Be ... ABC News
Voice of America - U.S. News & World Report - Bloomberg - Baltimore Sun
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PhysOrg.com
Microsoft said to be nearing Yahoo decision
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
Blog: Ballmer tells employees at scheduled meeting that announcement on whether to proceed with bid coming 'in a very short order.
Yahoo and Microsoft give each other the silent treatment Ars Technica
Ballmer's board broaches beefier bid Register
CNET News.com - CRN - eFluxMedia - ZDNet
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dBTechno
Studios Selling Movie Downloads and DVDs at the Same Time
New York Times - 5 hours ago
By Saul Hansell I wrote Wednesday about Warner Brothers’ plan to let people rent movies online (and over cable pay-per-view) systems the same day that they are released on DVDs.
Apple iTunes To Sell Films On Day Of DVD Release InformationWeek
Apple TV: Finally buy movies from that dent in your couch Ars Technica
Wired News - BetaNews - Reuters - ZDNet
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Slate Video Game Reviewer
Washington Post - 6 hours ago
Slate video game reviewer Chris Baker will be online Thursday, May 1 at noon ET to discuss the surprising narrative richness and moral conundrums presented by Grand Theft Auto IV, and how that might make perceptions of this edition different from those ...
Grand Theft Auto IV story time, with Ben and Frank Ars Technica
$100 million Grand Theft Auto IV is most expensive game ever Computerworld
Wired News - Appscout - Punch Jump - Next Generation
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RTE.ie
Mariah & Nick Wedding Reports: Real Love or Real Stunt?
People Magazine - 2 hours ago
Reports are circulating that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are married after impulsively tying the knot during a small ceremony on an island, according to Latina magazine.
Report: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Wed Access Hollywood
Mariah Carey engaged to Nick Cannon, says source New York Daily News
MTV.com - E! Online - TMZ.com - New York Post
all 202 news articles »


The Age
Ghostface axed from 'Iron Man'? How could they!
Entertainment Weekly - 49 minutes ago
Forget Robert Downey Jr. Never mind that admittedly awesome trailer. The real reason I was looking forward to seeing Iron Man this weekend was, of course, Ghostface Killah's reported cameo.
Iron Man: A Movie Marvel TIME
'Iron Man' packs a punch as cinema's newest superhero Seattle Post Intelligencer
Variety - IGN - Dallas Morning News - New York Daily News
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American Idol 2008 'American Idol' Exit Q&A: Brooke White
Entertainment Weekly - 1 hour ago
BROOKE WHITE ''I could analyze it to death. I could take it apart. It would make no difference. I am where I am at. And hey, I made it to the top 5'' By Jessica Shaw Earnest or annoying?
Brooke White: "I've Been Packed for Two Weeks" E! Online
Brooke White Calls Paula Abdul's Blunder One Of The Many 'Human ... MTV.com
New York Post - Los Angeles Times - IGN - eFluxMedia
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San Diego Union Tribune
Kemp provides late heroics for Dodgers
MLB.com - 2 hours ago
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com MIAMI -- Matt Kemp singled home Rafael Furcal to break a tie with one out in the ninth inning Thursday and the Dodgers went on to a 5-3 victory over the Marlins, extending their win streak to six.
Rally gives Dodgers their sixth straight win Los Angeles Times
Dodgers get two late runs to complete sweep of Marlins Sports Network
The Associated Press - Rotoworld.com - AHN - Flamarlins.com
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Sports-Odds.com
Swift track work for early Derby favorite Big Brown
ESPN - 56 minutes ago
By Paul Moran LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Kentucky Derby favorite walked to the racetrack at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning, Michelle Nevin astride, a pony at his side, trailed by a phalanx of photographers, reporters and the legion of sightseers that ...
Big Brown a big hit as unbeaten Kentucky Derby favourite The Canadian Press
No. 20 Post? Derby Favorite’s Handlers Say Sure New York Times
Sports Network - FOXSports.com - Boston Herald - Point-Spreads.com
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USA Today
Holtz, Aikman lead College Football Hall of Fame class
USA Today - 5 hours ago
By Jack Carey, USA TODAY Former coach Lou Holtz, who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and also coached five other programs, heads the College Football Hall of Fame's 15-member 2008 class for Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division IA) teams ...
Aikman, Holtz among college football Hall of Fame inductees Sports Network
Simmons inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Atlanta Journal Constitution
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NBC Augusta
CDC Spots Largest Measles Outbreak
ABC News - 2 hours ago
By KATE BARRETT The US is on track to get hit with the largest measles outbreak in more than seven years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today.
Measles Outbreak Rises to 64 Cases, Most Since 2001 U.S. News & World Report
CDC: Measles cases in US top 70, highest in 6 years The Associated Press
eMaxHealth.com - Arizona Daily Star - MedPage Today - DetNews.com
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Canada.com
House approves anti-genetic discrimination bill
The Associated Press - 55 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - People should be able to find out whether they're genetically predisposed to getting breast cancer, sickle cell or diabetes without insurance companies or employers using such information against them, Congress decided Thursday as it ...
Congress votes to ban genetic discrimination Reuters
Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill Headed to Bush's Desk Occupational Health Safety
HR Magazine - Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune - Economist
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dBTechno
US lawmakers seek more foreign drug plant checks
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Lisa Richwine WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - US lawmakers pledged on Thursday to raise more money for inspections of foreign drug plants after the deaths of dozens of patients treated with a blood-thinner made with imported ingredients from China.
UPDATE: Union Praises Senate For Seeking FDA Funding Boost CNNMoney.com
Heparin Contamination May Have Been Deliberate, FDA Says New York Times
BBC News - The Associated Press - CNN - Wall Street Journal
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