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Obama Expected to Hit Milestone in Tuesday’s Votes
New York Times - 46 minutes ago
By JEFF ZELENY and PATRICK HEALY Senator Barack Obama is poised to reach a milestone in the presidential race on Tuesday by capturing a majority of pledged delegates, but his advisers said he did not intend to declare victory in the long Democratic ...
Clinton to McCain, Obama: I’m still in race Newsday
As 2 more states vote, Obama to reach a milestone but not the ... International Herald Tribune
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Dodd, Shelby Reach Agreement on Anti-Foreclosure Bill (Update2)
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Alison Vekshin May 19 (Bloomberg) -- US Senate Banking Committee leaders moved closer to passing housing legislation that would stem foreclosures by insuring as much as $300 billion in mortgages and create a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie ...
Senators say have deal on housing rescue bill Reuters
Leading Senators Agree on Housing Crisis Aid New York Times
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Explosion damages San Diego building site; 13 hurt
San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago
By ALLISON HOFFMAN AP Writer Debris hangs from a damaged section of the Hilton Hotel under construction where an explosion ripped through the floors Monday May 19, 2008 in San Diego.
Explosion damages San Diego building site; 14 hurt The Associated Press
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Microsoft Eyes Yahoo's Ad Business
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For Campaign Contributions by the Wheelbarrow, the Back Door Is Open
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Confusion, shortages hobble US Wii Fit kickoff
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'Indiana Jones' is fun, but foolish
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Long Wait for Odom Is Closer to Ending
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Angelina Jolie is full of joie de vivre at Cannes
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Jessica Simpson, Tony Romo still don't answer break up questions
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Mbeki condemns 'shameful' attacks
BBC News - 1 hour ago
South African President Thabo Mbeki has condemned the "shameful and criminal" violence against foreigners that has left at least 22 dead.
Anti-foreigner violence escalates in South Africa Reuters
In Former Refuge South Africa, Zimbabweans Targeted By Mobs Voice of America
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China quake victims endure life of homelessness
San Francisco Chronicle - 44 minutes ago
On Saturday, Mu Xiangui sipped tea at a table under a makeshift shelter of tarps strung above the foundation of what used to be his home.
China Observes Mourning Period Wall Street Journal
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International sea convoy awaits mediation by Asian bloc to deliver ...
International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago
AP BANGKOK, Thailand: Almost within sight range of Myanmar's cyclone-devastated shore are the USS Essex, USS Juneau, USS Harpers Ferry and USS Mustin.
Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors The Associated Press
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Obama joins American Indian tribe, eyes policy change
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Jeff Mason CROW AGENCY, Mont., May 19 (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama became an honorary member of an American Indian tribe on Monday and promised a proactive policy to help tribal people if he wins the White House in November.
Obama's New Name? Barack Black Eagle ABC News
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Times Online

Tennessee Senator Takes On His Own Party
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By Kate Phillips The office of Senator Bob Corker, Republican from Tennessee, has weighed in today, siding with Senator Barack Obama’s objections to the state’s GOP Web campaign against Michelle Obama.
Obama Says 'Lay Off' Wife but Spouses Playing Political Role in ... ABC News
Obama tells critics to leave his wife alone Reuters
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Analysis: Flap conflicts with McCain's image
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain's campaign angst over his lobbyist ties is putting the Republican in conflict with his carefully honed reformer image.
Obama stumped by question about WA nuclear cleanup Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Microsoft Eyes Yahoo's Ad Business
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By MATTHEW KARNITSCHNIG and KEVIN J. DELANEY Microsoft Corp.'s proposed alternative to acquiring Yahoo Inc. would involve a breakup of the Internet giant that people close to Yahoo said is unlikely to win favor with its board.

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SEC charges eight ex-AOL Time Warner execs
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Karey Wutkowski WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged eight former executives of AOL Time Warner, now known as Time Warner Inc, in a fraudulent scheme that overstated company advertising revenue by more ...
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Lowe's Home Woes
Forbes - 1 hour ago
With the housing slump continuing, the headwinds for Lowe's are only getting worse as consumers contend with rising food and gas prices.
Lowe's Laid Low by Ugly Economy TheStreet.com
2nd UPDATE: Lowe's 1Q Net Falls 18%; Cuts Fiscal-Year View CNNMoney.com
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For Campaign Contributions by the Wheelbarrow, the Back Door Is Open
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum Surely a presidential contest between such well-known campaign finance reformers as Barack Obama and John McCain will be free of big donations from fat cats, right?
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Readers want Clinton to keep going Brazil Times
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Coal Country Lacks Consensus on a Nominee
Wall Street Journal - 19 hours ago
By CHRISTOPHER COOPER As the Democratic presidential race unfolds in coal country this week and with John McCain's recent rollout of a global-warming initiative, coal industry officials and environmentalists are unsure which candidate to endorse.
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Clinton's Favorite Political Pundit Is...Karl Rove? CBS News
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Sen. Robert Byrd, one-time KKK member, backs Barack Obama
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Sen. Robert Byrd's endorsement today of Barack Obama was both oddly timed and illustrative of the state of the Democratic presidential race.
Obama gets a boost in the Mountain State Kansas City Star
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Confusion, shortages hobble US Wii Fit kickoff
GameSpot - 6 hours ago
Despite official launch date of May 19, retailers won't have game until May 21--if they get it at all this week. By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot At the 2008 Game Developers Conference in February, Nintendo announced that Wii Fit would launch on May 19.
Retailers hold back Wii Fit US release Punch Jump
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Shuttle to fly May 31; NASA keeps faith in Soyuz
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has set May 31 for the next space shuttle launch and said that Russia's investigation into last month's rocky landing of its own spacecraft shouldn't interfere.
Month after rocky landing, NASA keeps faith in Soyuz Houston Chronicle
NASA gives go-ahead for Discovery shuttle launch on May 31 AFP
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Lieberman Wants Terrorist Content Yanked from YouTube
ABC News - 57 minutes ago
By JACK DATE A US senator has asked Google to remove videos produced by Islamist terrorists from YouTube. In a letter to Google Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt, Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.
Senator urges Google to remove terrorist-made YouTube videos The Associated Press
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'Indiana Jones' is fun, but foolish
San Jose Mercury News - 2 hours ago
By Barry Caine Harrison Ford stars in Paramount Pictures' thrill-adventure "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
‘Indiana Jones’: The Verdict Is In From MTV News And It’s Not All Good MTV.com
Harrison Ford makes it crystal clear: He's 'delighted' with Indy 4 Seattle Post Intelligencer
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• Academy of Country Music Awards
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Best line to go out on: FOURTH TIME’SA CHARM: Kenny Chesney was named entertainer of the year despite publicly grousing about the ACM’s allowing fan voting to determine the winner.
The Star Report: Kenney Chesney will be using his award as a door stop San Jose Mercury News
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Katie Holmes heads to Broadway
Variety - 46 minutes ago
By GORDON COX Holmes has signed on for the fall revival of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons," joining a cast that will also include John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Patrick Wilson.
It's Official: Katie Holmes Heading to Broadway People Magazine
Katie Holmes is heading to Broadway – Will Tony follow? Los Angeles Times
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Long Wait for Odom Is Closer to Ending
New York Times - 49 minutes ago
By KAREN CROUSE Forward Lamar Odom could not hide his hunger after the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers stars get weekend off, wait for their next opponent The Canadian Press
Rested and ready Lakers tune up for conference finals Los Angeles Times
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Who wins? Breaking down Pistons vs. Celtics
USA Today - 1 hour ago
By Zack Albert, USA TODAY • Season series: The Celtics won two of three in the regular season. Detroit's 87-85 victory Dec. 19 was Boston's first home loss.
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USA Today

For Penguins star Crosby, it's not if, but when
USA Today - 59 minutes ago
By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY Although the Pittsburgh Penguins believed on Sidney Crosby's draft day that he would give them a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup, they weren't expecting it before he was old enough to legally drink from it.
NHL Roundup Penguins Are Playing at a Level Beyond Their Years New York Times
Penguins dominate Flyers, advance to Finals Boston Herald
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Google Offers Personal Health Records on the Web
New York Times - 51 minutes ago
By STEVE LOHR After a year and half of development, Google began offering online personal health records to the public on Monday. The Internet search giant’s service, Google Health, at google.
Google makes health service publicly available The Associated Press
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Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women
Washington Post - 7 hours ago
By Randy Dotinga MONDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Women who want to keep their hearts in tip-top shape face the fewest challenges in Minneapolis, Washington, DC, and San Francisco.
Milwaukee among top 20 for women's hearts Bizjournals.com
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Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble
Washington Post - 4 hours ago
By Ed Edelson MONDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Findings from two studies of men with diabetes add to the evidence that erectile dysfunction can be a powerful early warning sign for serious heart disease.
Sex problems 'may be heart alert' BBC News
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UN Chief Heads to Cyclone-Stricken Burma
Voice of America - 3 hours ago
Mr. Ban's spokeswoman, Michele Montas, said Monday that the secretary-general would go directly to the areas hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis when he arrives in Burma - also known as Myanmar - on Thursday. "His objective is to reinforce the ongoing aid ...
UN Chief to Visit Cyclone-Ravaged Myanmar NPR
SECRETARY-GENERAL WILL GO TO MYANMAR, AID OPERATIONS NEED TO BE ... MaximsNews Network
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Turkish Press

Britain welcomes Myanmar aid move but urges quick results
AFP - 6 hours ago
"We will use the regional channel to deliver aid if that is the fastest and most practical way to meet the urgent needs of the people of Burma. Foreign Office Minister Mark Malloch Brown was even clearer, stressing that the compromise was only "the ...
Myanmar general visits survivors Aljazeera.net
Glimmer of hope for Burma's dying children as UK minister signals ... guardian.co.uk
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Sunday Times.lk

Myanmar declares cyclone mourning period
New Zealand Herald - 2 hours ago
Photo / Reuters YANGON - Myanmar's junta appeares to have relented from its position of spurning international assistance, saying it will allow its Asian neighbors to oversee the distribution of foreign relief to survivors of Cyclone Nargis.
Myanmar Accepts Aid from Neighbors, UN Visits NPR
UN chief to visit Myanmar on Thursday Hindustan Times
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