Top Stories

See realtime coverage

Does Obama endorsement of same-sex marriage portend more action on gay rights?

Washington Post -
So President Obama has come out in favor of same-sex marriage. Now what? His announcement Wednesday provoked an outpouring of appreciation from the gay community, but it also raised questions about whether and how it would translate into actions.
Obama Gay Marriage Support Seen as World Precedent
The audacity of evolution on same-sex marriage
 - 
seen on El Mundo.es
 - 
 - 
See realtime coverage

Mourdock defeated Lugar, GOP's longest-serving senator, in primary

CNN -
Washington (CNN) -- With longtime Republican Sen. Dick Lugar going down in defeat, Democrats were quick to paint the conservative candidate who beat him in Indiana's primary as "too extreme.
See realtime coverage

Parents of captured Idaho soldier reveal secret efforts to free him, say US ...

Washington Post -
WASHINGTON - Frustrated by what they said are stalled efforts to free a US soldier taken prisoner three years ago in Afghanistan, the man's parents have gone public with previously secret US attempts to trade him for Taliban prisoners in US hands.
See realtime coverage

Without intrigue: As expected, Heat take out Knicks

USA TODAY -
By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY This series had promise even though the Knicks entered as the seventh seed. It featured two high-profile franchises and several All-Stars.
See realtime coverage

Green Mountain Coffee: A Giddy Win for Short-Sellers

BusinessWeek -
By Roben Farzad on May 09, 2012 Ten years ago, smarting over my tech-stock losses, I should have bought shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR).
Want better news? Create a Google Account to get Google News personalized for you.
See realtime coverage

Indonesia teams search for missing Russian jet

BBC News -
A search is on for 50 people on board a new Russian Sukhoi Superjet passenger plane that disappeared in Indonesia. Officials say 600 rescue personnel are on the ground, with six helicopters on standby to join the search when thick fog in the area ...
See realtime coverage

Putin not attending Camp David G8, will send Medvedev

Reuters -
By Alister Bull | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has pulled out of this month's Group of Eight summit in Maryland and will send Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in his place, the White House said on Wednesday.
See realtime coverage

Bomb hits convoy carrying UN observers in Syria

Globe and Mail -
DARAA, SYRIA AND BEIRUT— AP A roadside bomb hit a Syrian military truck Wednesday just seconds after the head of the UN observer team drove by in a convoy, demonstrating the fragility of the international plan to end the country's bloodshed.
See realtime coverage

University of Washington offers fellowship to blind China dissident

Reuters -
By Nicole Neroulias | SEATTLE (Reuters) - The University of Washington has offered a fellowship to blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who has said that he wants to study in the United States following his dramatic escape from house arrest.
See realtime coverage

"Ten Most Wanted" fugitive claimed kidnapped girls were his daughters

Christian Science Monitor -
Adam Christopher Mayes is wanted for kidnapping two girls two weeks ago after killing their mother and sister. By Adrian Sainz and Sheila Burke, The Associated Press / May 9, 2012 Adam Christopher Mayes, seen here in a surveillance video from April 30, ...
See realtime coverage

New Sanford, Fla., police chief aims to ease racial tensions

USA TODAY -
By Yamiche Alcindor, USA TODAY The interim police chief taking over the Florida city force embroiled in controversy from the Trayvon Martin killing told USA TODAY that he wants to improve race relations between his officers and the African-American ...
See realtime coverage

Cisco outlook underwhelms, economy fears persist

Reuters -
By Nicola Leske (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) forecast quarterly earnings below Wall Street's expectations, accentuating concerns about global technology spending and the network equipment maker's ability to weather persistent economic ...
See realtime coverage

Spain nationalizes fourth-largest bank as crisis deepens

USA TODAY -
By Alan Clendenning, AP MADRID - Spain's government will effectively nationalize the nation's fourth largest bank to shore up the hurting banking sector and try to convince investors the country doesn't need a bailout like those taken by Greece, ...
See realtime coverage

Postal Service drops plans to close thousands of post offices, proposes ...

Washington Post -
The debt-ridden US Postal Service said Wednesday that it is scrapping plans to close thousands of post offices and instead will drastically reduce hours at most of its rural operations to as few as two a day.
See realtime coverage

Euro wallows at 3 1/2-month low on Greek political stalemate

Reuters -
By Hideyuki Sano | TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro wallowed near a 3 1/2-month low against the dollar on Thursday as political deadlock in Greece threatens its rescue deal and raises the specter of the country leaving the euro zone.
See realtime coverage

Wisconsin Candidate Labors to Unify Party

Wall Street Journal -
By DOUGLAS BELKIN After winning the Democratic primary for Wisconsin's gubernatorial-recall election, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said that as governor he would unify a polarized state.
See realtime coverage

'That's Their Case?!'

Daily Beast -
by Diane Dimond May 9, 2012 10:05 PM EDT As the prosecution prepared to rest, John Edwards uttered something that suggests he thinks he's won—but two mystery federal agents testifying tomorrow may change that.
See realtime coverage

Texas inmate gives Obama a run in WVa primary

San Jose Mercury News -
By VICKI SMITH and JOHN RABY AP MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—As he tells it, Keith Russell Judd is a Harvard-educated musician and activist whose mother was a 1920s actress and father a designer of the first atomic bomb.
See realtime coverage

Facebook announces App Center

CNET -
by Paul Sloan | 10 May 2012 9:26am SGT Facebook put an important marker down today by announcing that it intends to offer what it calls an "App Center" in coming weeks.
See realtime coverage

American Idol: Who Was "Sickening"? Plus, Ryan Seacrest Has Something to Ask ...

E! Online -
With the American Idol finale looming in two weeks, the stakes were higher than ever tonight as Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh took the stage.
See realtime coverage

Liberator of ladies' hair Vidal Sassoon dies at 84

BusinessWeek -
By SANDY COHEN Vidal Sassoon used his hairstyling shears to free women from beehives and hot rollers and give them wash-and-wear cuts that made him an international name in hair care.
See realtime coverage

Anna Faris Is Pregnant! Dictator Star Expecting First Child With Hubby Chris Pratt

E! Online -
The 35-year-old Dictator actress, who told E! News recently she wanted to expand her family of two, is pregnant with her and husband Chris Pratt's first child, according to People.
See realtime coverage

Yankees' Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his leg

Los Angeles Times -
Closer, who tore a knee ligament last week, says he is OK but is taking blood-thinning medication. New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera speaks with reporters on Wednesday.
See realtime coverage

Rangers rained out, to play twin bill Thursday

MLB.com -
By TR Sullivan / MLB.com | 05/09/12 8:50 PM ET BALTIMORE -- With rain falling on the field and a tarp covering the infield, seven Rangers emerged from the visitors' dugout right around 7 pm CT at Camden Yards.
See realtime coverage

Capitals top Rangers, force Game 7

USA TODAY -
By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals know exactly what it feels like to come into a Game 6 at the Verizon Center with a chance to win a playoff series.
See realtime coverage

Mets sweep Phillies for first time since 2007

New York Daily News -
PHILADELPHIA -- It was late in spring training when a National League scout mused about this year's version of the Phillies, and the opportunity greeting the Mets and other NL East teams this season.
See realtime coverage

Mars sand dunes show rapidly shifting environment

GlobalPost -
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter used high quality images taken over 105 days to show the motion of the towering sand dunes around the red planet.

NASA rover driving again after staying put in 1 spot during Martian winter

Washington Post -
PASADENA, Calif. - The Mars rover Opportunity is on the go again. After spending nearly five months conducting experiments in one spot, the NASA rover moved for the first time this week, rolling off the rock outcrop where it hunkered down for the ...
See realtime coverage

a bit of good news for American moms

CNN -
By Steve Almasy, CNN The most dangerous day for a child is the day he or she is born, one expert says. US lands at No. 25 on the annual State of the World's Mothers report (CNN) -- There is a little good news for mothers in the United States.
See realtime coverage

Drug moves toward FDA approval for HIV prevention

Los Angeles Times -
The FDA says Truvada, which has been used for years to help manage HIV, appears to be safe and effective in preventing the virus that causes AIDS.

Recent

Fox News
 - ‎17 minutes ago‎
New York Times
 - ‎8 minutes ago‎
New York Times
 - ‎26 minutes ago‎

Greater Los Angeles » - Change location

 -