GLADIATORS, ready? Fashionistas, ready? Greek chic is about to take over the High St
Cherie blair: gordon pushed tony to quit
GORDON Brown hounded Tony Blair out of office, the wife of the former PM dramatically claims
Fergie left out of rooney wedding
WAYNE Rooney leaves his boss Sir Alex Ferguson on the bench for his Italy wedding
Republicans press pelosi for colombia pact vote
WASHINGTON - Republicans urged House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday to end her delaying tactics and allow a vote on a free trade agreement with Colombia.
Oliver stone movie on bush set for october release
LOS ANGELES - Director Oliver Stone has landed a distribution deal with independent studio Lionsgate to get an upcoming film about President George W. Bush into U.S. theaters in October, shortly before the presidential election.
Uma thurman sues lancome in ny for $15 million
NEW YORK - Actress Uma Thurman sued Lancome on Friday, seeking $15 million from the French cosmetics company, accusing it of using her name and face in advertisements after her contract had expired.
Justin timberlake to produce mtv reality show
LOS ANGELES - Youth-oriented cable television network MTV said on Friday it will air a new reality game show called "The Phone" to be executive-produced by pop star Justin Timberlake.
Doncaster will be favourites to book a trip to Wembley after a 0-0 draw with Southend in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final.
The truth about veteran suicides
Eighteen American war veterans kill themselves every day. One thousand former soldiers receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs attempt suicide every month.Questions and answers about veterans suicide The Associated PressVA blasted over veterans suicides CNNBay Area Indymedia - CBS News - Cumberland Times-News - WLNS
Carotid bruit may predict cardiovascular risk
By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Checking for carotid bruit can identify patients at high cardiovascular risk, a meta-analysis here suggested.Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk Washington PostCarotid Bruit May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death and Heart ... DG NewseMaxHealth.com - eFluxMedia - dBTechno - Bloomberg
Hints of a shift at opec about output
David Karp/AP Traders at the New York Mercantile Exchange as oil prices surged past $125 per barrel on Friday. By JAD MOUAWAD A member of OPEC signaled for the first time in months that the oil cartel might increase its output if prices keep rising, ...Extra OPEC Oil No Panacea For Record-High Crude Prices CattleNetwork.comNigeria Says Extra OPEC Meeting Not Needed at Present (Update1) BloombergReuters - Forbes - Voice of America - United Press International
Us economy: trade deficit narrows as imports fall (update2)
By Bob Willis May 9 (Bloomberg) -- US demand for imported goods slumped in March, overwhelming the impact of the first export decline in more than a year and causing the American trade deficit to shrink more than forecast.Trade gap narrows to $58.2 billion on fewer imports MarketWatchTrade gap narrows in March CNNMoney.comNew York Times - Wall Street Journal - Forbes - Reuters
Con edison proposes another rate increase
By Patrick McGeehan Just a few weeks after sending out bills that reflected a $425 million rise in electric rates, Con Edison is asking for an even bigger increase next year.UPDATE 1-Con Edison seeks NY rate hike for 2009 ReutersCon Edison Seeks OK For New Electric Rate Plans CNNMoney.comNewsday
Airline fuel surcharge boosted again
It looks like another increase in the fuel surcharge charged to passengers by most US airlines will stick. Northwest Airlines Corp.Air Canada adds fuel surcharge as oil prices soar ReutersNorthwest raises fuel surcharge by $10 each way ForbesNew York Times - Detroit Free Press - Houston Chronicle - Boston Globe
In an effort to cleanse its balance sheet, Mylan is looking for a buyer for its emergency-treatments business and placing its hopes in generic drugs sales.Mylan shares dip as the company cuts profit guidance Houston ChronicleWinners&Losers Health Winners&Losers: Alnylam TheStreet.comBloomberg - BusinessWeek - MarketWatch - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Civic groups seek antitrust probe of google, yahoo talks
By Fawn Johnson WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sixteen civic organizations sent a letter Friday to the Justice Department seeking an antitrust investigation of a prospective new alliance between Google Inc. (GOOG: The two Internet companies are discussing ...Hopes For Microsoft Takeover Continue To Buoy Yahoo Shares CNNMoney.comAdvocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership Washington PostBusinessWeek - Forbes - Briefing.com - Reuters
Fedex lowers profit outlook, cites higher fuel costs (update1)
By Mary Jane Credeur May 9 (Bloomberg) -- FedEx Corp., the second-largest US package-shipping company, said fourth-quarter earnings will be below its earlier forecast after surging fuel prices raised costs by at least $100 million more than estimated.FedEx warns of lower profit, shares dip late MarketWatchFedEx Cuts Guidance Again, Blaming Higher Fuel Prices Wall Street JournalReuters - Newsweek - Business Wire (press release) - MarketWatch
Times poll shows clinton and obama beating mccain
Despite their infighting, both Democratic presidential candidates would probably defeat the presumptive GOP nominee, the poll finds.Clinton, Obama Top McCain on Handling the Economy, Poll Shows BloombergObama Offers Veep Talk New York TimesWashington Post - Reuters - Boston Globe - The Associated Press
Clinton re-stakes campaign on health care
by Jim Tankersley PORTLAND, Ore. - A subdued but resolute Sen. Hillary Clinton returned to her signature issue and a long-debated contrast with Democratic rival Barack Obama in a brief Oregon campaign stop today.A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton Washington PostKennedy on Obama-Clinton Ticket: Dream On ABC NewsFOXNews - CBS News - NPR - Tampa Tribune
Citigroup plans to shed about $400 billion of assets (update7)
By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy' Weill.Citi Shedding $400 Billion in Assets TheStreet.comCitigroup to shed more than $400 billion CNNMoney.comMarketWatch - Times Online - The Associated Press - 13WHAM-TV
Us stocks fall, led by financial, commodity shares; aig drops
By Elizabeth Stanton May 9 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks fell, sending the market to its first weekly drop in a month, after American International Group Inc. said it needs to raise $12.5 billion to cover writedowns and concern grew the rally in commodities ...Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges Houston ChronicleStocks Fall on Poor Earnings, Oil Prices BusinessWeekCNNMoney.com - Forbes - International Herald Tribune - USA Today
Fugitive sex offender from washington surrenders in arkansas
AP SEATTLE -- The US Marshals Service says a sex offender who cut off a tracking bracelet in Lynnwood and fled has surrendered in Camden, Arkansas.Washington sex offender who cut off his GPS tracking device turns ... Seattle TimesRapist under bridge surrenders to authorities HeraldNetKING5.com
Us says syria, iran linked to lebanon violence (roundup)
Washington - The United States on Friday said groups tied to Syria and Iran were fuelling violent clashes between the Shiite movement Hezbollah and pro-government opponents in Lebanon that have rocked Beirut for days.Rice blasts Syria, Iran on Lebanon violence The Associated PressUS Casts Blame on Iran, Syria for Deaths of Innocent in Lebanon FOXNewsUS Department of State - NEWS.com.au - Reuters - Canada.com
Witnesses: 6 killed in somalia gunbattle with insurgents
By MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR AP MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Insurgents attacked a Somali military base near the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Friday, and an ensuing gunbattle left at least six people dead and 13 wounded, witnesses said.Several Dead Following Insurgent Raid on Mogadishu Police Station Voice of AmericaIn bold attack, Somali insurgents seize police headquarters in ... International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - Council on Foreign Relations - BBC News - CNN International
At tokyo meeting, china and japan lay groundwork for better ties
Ping pong and pandas buoyed the five-day visit, but tougher issues, such as disputes over energy exploration, went unresolved. By Christopher Johnson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor TOKYO - A carefully orchestrated visit this week to ...Chinese president bids farewell to Japanese Emperor Akihito XinhuaChinese leader seeks Japanese help on environment AFPMonsters and Critics.com - Reuters UK - Reuters - Bloomberg
Fritzl recalls start of incest family
VIENNA, May 9 (UPI) -- The Austrian man who allegedly imprisoned his daughter for 24 years and fathered her seven children says, "I am not the beast the media make me to be.Austrian Fritzl remanded for a month in incest case ReutersJosef Fritzl could be charged with murder Times OnlineTelegraph.co.uk - BBC News - International Herald Tribune - Monsters and Critics.com
Some zimbabwe opposition activists fighting back in zanu pf violence
By Jonga Kandemiiri US Ambassador to Zimbabwe James McGee, in company with envoys from Angola, Britain, Spain and Sweden, on Friday visited victims of political violence under medical care at a Harare hospital, expressing outrage at the brutality of ...Mediator Mbeki meets Mugabe on Zimbabwe crisis Reuters UKNew Signs of Attacks in Zimbabwe as Mbeki Arrives New York TimesUnited Press International - AllAfrica.com - RTT News - BBC News
Setting the crystal skull stage
Long before George Lucas and co. came up with the premise for Indiana Jones IV, a lesser known group sourced the artifact for an episode of a beloved Sci-Fi Channel series.Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones Times OnlineBehind the scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford USA WeekendIGN - San Jose Mercury News - MTV.com - DVDTOWN.com
Sean bell evidence sent to feds in step toward possible
BY NICOLE BODE, BARBARA ROSS and CORKY SIEMASZKO The Queens judge who cleared three city cops of killing Sean Bell has ordered all evidence from the controversial case turned over to the feds, sources said Thursday.Video: NY Governor Meets With Relatives of Sean Bell AssociatedPressRecords show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - NY1 - New York Daily News - Newsday
Dmx slapped with dogfighting, drug charges
By BOB CHRISTIE Rapper DMX was arrested for the second time in a week Friday, this time after he was indicted on felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.DMX arrested on drug, animal cruelty charges USA TodayRapper DMX arrested for drugs, animal cruelty San Jose Mercury NewsCNN - MTV.com - FOXNews - TMZ.com
An impressive offensive display helped the New York Mets finish .500 on their road trip. A similar effort from the Cincinnati Reds has them primed to end their skid away from home.Reds, Mets open series at Shea Sports NetworkGame 33 Open Thread: Reds at Mets Most Valuable NetworkBetUs.com - New York Post - TheOnlinewire - New York Daily News
Edmonds released by padres; gerut recalled
AP SAN DIEGO - Center fielder Jim Edmonds was released Friday by the San Diego Padres after his batting average dipped to .178 - more than 100 points below his lifetime average - and he struggled to track down fly balls.Padres part ways with Edmonds MLB.comPadres release veteran OF Edmonds Sports NetworkSan Diego Union Tribune - USA Today
Mariners slugger sexson suspended six games
NEW YORK (AP) - Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.Sexson suspended six games, will appeal Sports NetworkSexson fined, suspended 6 games after brawl SportingNews.comSeattle Post Intelligencer - Most Valuable Network - MLB.com - guardian.co.uk
Southend united 0-0 doncaster rovers
Doncaster draw 0-0 with Southend in the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final.
Boavista relegated for corruption
Portuguese first division side Boavista are relegated to the second tier after an investigation into a corruption scandal in the 2003/4 season. Champions Porto are also docked six points, but with a 20-point lead beforehand still retain their title. Both sides are also handed hefty fines.
Newport Gwent Dragons beat champions Leinster 31-26 in one of the more entertaining Celtic League matches this season at Rodney Parade. Dragons also secured a bonus point for scoring more than four tries, but they are still well-off the Heineken Cup pace.
Blues secure runners-up spot in the Magners League with a 26-17 win at Ulster that is marred by an Achilles injury that prematurely ends the career of David Humphreys.
The Ospreys finish their Magners League campaign without a single away win as they lose to bottom club Connacht at the Sportsground.
soccer shorts - latest transfer targets
Fulham are monitoring Zoltan Geras contract negotiations at West Bromwich, while West Ham are are interested in Brazilian defender Diego Gaucho
moyes has doubts over future role at everton
David Moyes has admitted for the first time that there are serious doubts about his long-term future as Everton manager
Burma warned over cyclone delays
The UN urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country to avoid further loss of life.
See liz hurling back the years
LIZ takes a trip down mammary lane with low-cut dress like 1994 Versace one
Paltrow is her royal high-ness
GWYNETH seems to have delusions of grandeur after wearing all those high heels
The League One play-off semi-final between Southend and Doncaster is finely-poised after honours finished even at Roots Hall.
Gary McAllister is hopeful Jermaine Beckford will be fit to return for the play-off semi-final first leg against Carlisle.
Mccain and blogger trade barbs over his 2000 vote
WASHINGTON - Did U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain vote for President George W. Bush in 2000?
Dmx arrested for drugs and animal cruelty
PHOENIX - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.
U.s. senators urge bush to visit tibet during games
WASHINGTON - A group of senior U.S. senators urged President George W. Bush on Friday to visit Tibet when he travels to China in August to attend the Beijing Olympics.
One dead and 280 quarantined on canadian train
TORONTO/OTTAWA - One person died and about 280 were placed in quarantine aboard a cross-Canada train on Friday after a mystery illness caused violent flu-like symptoms.
Faltering ny railyard plan may imperil city budget
NEW YORK - New York City could be on the hook for as much as $7 billion if it cannot revive the faltering deal to develop railyards west of midtown, one of the last underdeveloped tracts in Manhattan, with apartments and office towers, analysts said on Friday.
Correction: american rushing to repair more planes: report
(Corrects to say “3,000 flights” in paragraph 4)
Fedex cuts profit forecast due to fuel prices
BOSTON - Package delivery company FedEx Corp slashed its quarterly earnings forecast on Friday, blaming surging fuel prices.
Supermarket chain Waitrose has recalled its own-brand organic eggs over fears that they may have been contaminated with lead, it was revealed.
Celtics silence lebron james again, go up 2-0
By Mark Murphy When Washington’s DeShawn Stevenson said LeBron James was overrated, the Cavaliers star responded with three triple-doubles in the teams’ first-round playoff series.Celtics Topple Cavaliers and Cruise to 2-0 Lead New York TimesLeBron keeps laying bricks while Celtics take 2-0 lead SportingNews.comBoston Globe - AOL SPORTS - USA Today - SI.com
Lakers expect a hostile crowd tonight
Salt Lake is one of the loudest NBA cities and the Lakers say a fast start in Game 3 is critical. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY -- The stage is set here tonight -- either for the Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 lead ...A year later, Fisher reflects on longest day of his career - NBA ESPNFor Fisher, Cheers, Tears And Boos Washington PostThe Associated Press - Salt Lake Tribune - Deseret News - San Bernardino Sun
Sexson suspended for 6 games by mlb
AP NEW YORK—Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.Sexson suspended 6 games; Laird, Ponson fined Dallas Morning NewsSexson ejected after charging mound, Rangers beat Mariners 5-0 The Canadian PressSports Network - MadFriars.com - USA Today - Seattle Post Intelligencer
Stars lament game one loss in detroit
Everyone who watched Game One of the Western Conference Finals Thursday night is keenly aware that the Detroit Red Wings basically skated circles around the Dallas Stars.Wings show no ill effects in Game 1 after extended layover - NHL ESPNRed Wings - Stars: Highlights from Game 1 and a Detroit/Dallas ... Bleacher ReportDallas Morning News - My TV20 Detroit - FOXSports.com - The Canadian Press
Oh, baby! mariah carey wants to have kids
By NICOLE CARTER Giddy in the glow of her recent marriage to actor Nick Cannon, pop diva Mariah Carey revealed she has changed her mind about having kids.Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Fire Up Manhattan E! OnlineMariah Carey and Nick Cannon Hit the Town People MagazineThe Gossip Girls - MTV.com - TMZ.com - Access Hollywood
Foxy brown pleads guilty to menacing neighbour
The rapper and her neighbour Arlene Raymond got into a fight in their Brooklyn neighbourhood last year when Brown was blasting her car stereo and her neighbour reportedly became annoyed.Foxy Brown Pleads Guilty To Assault Charges BillboardFoxy Brown Sorry For That Old Phone-Bludgeoning Thing hecklersprayThe Canadian Press - NetworkWorld.com - New York Daily News - E! Online
Democrats to hold forum on law enforcement accountability in new ...
By Daniel W. Reilly (The Politico) House Democrats, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.), will hold a community forum on law enforcement accountability Monday in New York City, after three detectives were recently ...Video: NY Governor Meets With Relatives of Sean Bell AssociatedPressPaterson Outlines Changes Being Weighed In Light Of Bell Case NY1The Associated Press - New York Daily News - Newsday - Associated Content
Harrison ford returns as indiana jones
I feel sorry for Dr Indiana Jones. He is the most famous archaeologist on the planet, and yet no one seems to take his lectures remotely seriously.Setting the Crystal Skull Stage Film StewBehind the scenes with Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford USA WeekendSan Jose Mercury News - MTV.com - Boston Herald - IGN
Warners axes picturehouse, wip
By Borys Kit and Gregg Goldstein After Warner Bros. absorbed New Line as an in-house production label, industryites wondered which Warners specialty unit would be kept, Warner Independent Pictures or Picturehouse.To Reduce Costs, Warner Brothers Closing 2 Film Divisions New York TimesEnd credits roll for Warners specialty units ReutersLos Angeles Times - Wall Street Journal - USA Today - Indie Wire
Myspace enables sharing of user data
By Alice Turner MySpace has enabled its users to allow sharing of data across a variety of partner sites such as Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket, and Twitter, with more to come soon.Facebook Responds To MySpace With Facebook Connect TechCrunchBetter late than never: MySpace finally enables data sharing Ars TechnicaCNet News.com Blog - PC World - VentureBeat - Mashable
Apple settlements: canadian ipod credit, notebook adapter refunds
By AppleInsider Staff Apple has agreed to settlements in two longstanding class action lawsuits over allegations that earlier iPod models failed to live up to their battery claims, and that replacement adapters for some of its PowerPC notebooks were ...Apple Settles Suit Over iPod Batteries Wall Street JournalFailed power adapters spark settlement from Apple Ars TechnicaMac Rumors - Bizjournals.com - The Mac Observer - TechSpot
Environmental group hits apple
Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization that aims to directing consumers toward the greenest companies, rated Apple last among electronic firms.Apple Slammed By Climate Group For Not Turning Green CRNApple Slammed on Climate Change PC WorldArs Technica - CNET News.com - TG Daily - The Mac Observer
Another net neutrality bill, in a comcast-charged atmosphere
The latest net neutrality bill, offered by Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), is a second try to treat neutrality as an antitrust issue, Ars Technica says.Dueling approaches to net neutrality clash in US House BetaNewsHouse Democrats Dig Up Decades-Old Antitrust Law in New Net ... E-Commerce TimeseFluxMedia - InternetNews.com - Ars Technica - New York Times
Canada train quarantined as mystery illness kills one (update1)
By Joe Schneider and Chris Dolmetsch May 9 (Bloomberg) -- A Canadian Via Rail train is under a quarantine in Northern Ontario today after a woman died of an unknown illness and other passengers got sick, Ontario Ministry of Health officials said.Canadian train quarantined after woman dies on board CNNMystery illness strikes Canadian train Telegraph.co.ukThe Associated Press - United Press International - International Herald Tribune - Reuters India
Several dead in sri lankan bombing
A bombing in Sri Lanka has killed at least 11 people and wounded another 29, the military has said. The blast in a café in Ampara, about 350km from Colombo, the capital, came a day before the first local elections in the region in two decades.Cafe Bombing in Eastern Sri Lanka Kills 11 Voice of AmericaLTTE blamed for Ampara blast; 11 killed, many injured HinduThe Associated Press - Monsters and Critics.com - Bloomberg - Reuters
Zimbabwe opposition leader to announce decision on election runoff ...
By VOA News Zimbabwean presidential challenger Morgan Tsvangirai plans to announce on Saturday whether he will take part in a runoff election against the incumbent, Robert Mugabe.Mbeki meets with Mugabe in Harare United Press InternationalZimbabwe: MDC Dumps Mbeki As Mediator AllAfrica.comNew York Times - RTT News - BBC News - Reuters
Fritzl forced wife to watch him have sex with a woman
LONDON: Josef Fritzl, the Austrian man who raped his daughter for 24 years in a dungeon, humiliated his wife at a swingers club by forcing her to watch him have sex with another woman.Fritzl recalls start of incest family United Press InternationalJosef Fritzl requests a visit from his wife Telegraph.co.ukReuters - Times Online - Monsters and Critics.com - BBC News
Iraq: al qaeda in iraq leader arrested -- not
Will the real Abu Hamza al-Muhajir please stand up? No, not the one detained Thursday near the northern city of Mosul who convinced Iraqi officials that Abu Hamza al-Muhajir is his name.Video: Iraqi Army: Al-Qaida in Iraq Leader Arrested AssociatedPressUS military denies holding al-Qaeda leader (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.comAFP - Xinhua - CNN - The Associated Press
Nationalistic debate as serbia heads to polls
On Sunday, Serbs will weigh in on whether to pursue a pro-European Union path or a more nationalistic, anti-Western route. By Andrew Wander | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash ...Kostunica warns of treason on eve of Serbian vote International Herald TribuneElection in Serbia may cripple hunt for Gen. Ratko Mladic The Associated PressAFP - Monsters and Critics.com - Reuters - BBC News
Myanmar cyclone crisis casts a pall over already criticized ...
AP YANGON, Myanmar: Citizens of Myanmar, reeling from a cyclone that killed upward of 22000 a week ago, vote Saturday on a proposed constitution that critics of the ruling junta claim is unfair and undemocratic.Observers say Myanmar has history of xenophobia The Associated PressMyanmar junta criticised for proceeding with vote ReutersForbes - Bloomberg - GulfNews - Monsters and Critics.com
Bolivian president morales agrees to recall vote
By VOA News Bolivian President Evo Morales has agreed to hold a recall election, two years after he was elected to office. He had suggested the vote in December as a referendum on his draft constitution and policies.Bolivian President Morales agrees to nationwide recall vote Los Angeles TimesBolivians to hold confidence vote BBC NewsAljazeera.net - CNN - Real News Network - New York Times
Eu foreign ministers to fly to georgia to cool russia crisis ...
LJUBLJANA (AFP) - Five European Union foreign ministers will travel to Georgia next week to try to help to cool tensions with Russia over the separatist region of Abkhazia, Slovenia said Friday.Slovenia says EU will send a delegation to Georgia to ease rising ... CNNEU foreign ministers to visit Georgia over Abkhazia ReutersInternational Herald Tribune - EurasiaNet - Voice of America - Eurasia Daily Monitor
Un to seek $115 million emergency aid for myanmar
By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The United Nations will issue an appeal on Friday for $115 million in emergency food and relief for cyclone-struck Myanmar, a senior UN World Food Program official said.Food group resumes relief trips to Myanmar United Press InternationalAid organizers: Relief failing to reach hundreds of thousands of ... International Herald TribuneThe Associated Press - AFP - Monsters and Critics.com - San Francisco Chronicle
Nc officials: fatal twister could have been worse
By MIKE BAKER AP Writer © 2008 AP RALEIGH, NC - Amber Parker watched on television as the storm near her home grew into a tornado threat.Video: Raw Video: Strong Storms Rip Through Virginia AssociatedPressTornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1 San Jose Mercury NewsWIS - Prescott Herald - CNN - KMPH Fox 26
Obama adds seven superdelegates, closing on clinton (update3)
By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...Obama narrows Clinton lead in superdelegates CNN4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles TimesABC News - The Associated Press - Voice of America - Houston Chronicle
Citigroup plans to shed about $400 billion of assets (update6)
By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy' Weill.Citi Shedding $400 Billion in Businesses TheStreet.comCitigroup to shed more than $400 billion CNNMoney.comMarketWatch - Forbes - The Associated Press - 13WHAM-TV
Northwest boosts fuel surcharge by $10 each way
Northwest Airlines Corp. will raise round-trip ticket prices $20 to offset fuel prices, matching hikes announced Thursday by other airlines.Northwest raises fuel surcharge by $10 each way ForbesNorthwest raises fuel surcharge; now $65 per flight Detroit Free PressAero-News Network - USA Today - FOX 9 News - Pioneer Press
In oregon, clinton hits obama while he targets mccain
AP PORTLAND, Ore.: Campaigning a few miles from each other Friday, Barack Obama trained his eye on November and the GOP, while Hillary Rodham Clinton battled for her political life, trying to hang on a few more weeks or even days in hopes of denying ...A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton Washington PostHillary’s Greatest Hits: Back to Bashing Barack on Health Care FOXNewsCBS News - KTVZ - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - The Register-Guard
Medicare tackles marketing abuses
Here’sa primer to help you understand the latest regulations proposed by federal regulators for private plans that operate under Medicare.Hard Sell to Medicare Insurance Buyers Would Get Softer Under New ... New York TimesProposal Would Limit Medicare-Plan Marketing Wall Street JournalBoston Globe - Reuters - Houston Chronicle - Bizjournals.com
Teen marijuana use linked to later illness
By Lori Aratani Teenagers who smoke marijuana put themselves at risk for future mental illness and higher rates of depression, according to a report to be released today by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.Report: Depressed teens, marijuana a dangerous mix CNNTeen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says U.S. News&World ReportThe Associated Press - RedOrbit - Science Daily (press release) - Pravda
Texas may claim amazon owes sales taxes
DALLAS (AP) - Texas officials may claim that Amazon.com owes millions in sales taxes on purchases that state residents made from the Internet retailer.Amazon.com Could Owe Texas Sales Tax AHNTexas wants Amazon to pay up, pardner CrunchGearWebProNews - IT Business Edge - Bizjournals.com - Reuters
Delphi corp. reports 1st-quarter loss of $589 million (update1)
By Bill Koenig May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Delphi Corp., the bankrupt former auto-parts subsidiary of General Motors Corp. said its first- quarter loss widened to $589 million as sales to its former parent declined.UPDATE 1-Delphi posts wider first-quarter net loss ReutersAuto parts supplier Delphi reports wider loss NewsweekCNNMoney.com - Forbes - RTT News - Chicago Tribune
Clear channel: proposed merger may not pan out
Clear Channel Communications Inc., which owns four Greater Sacramento radio stations, on Friday said it is "not certain" a planned merger deal will ever close."Law and Order" court preps for Clear Channel trial ReutersEarnings roundup: Clear Channel, Cogent Comm. ForbesBloomberg - CNNMoney.com - TheStreet.com - MarketWatch
On Friday, Sovereign Bancorp (nyse: SOV - news - people ) refused to comment on a published report that it will raise $1.0 billion to $2 .0 billion in capital from investors led by Banco Santander (nyse: STD - news - people ), the Spanish bank which ...Santander Could Swallow Sovereign TheStreet.comUPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-KBW upgrades Sovereign Bancorp ReutersWall Street Journal - Providence Business News - Asbury Park Press - Reuters
Plavix under pressure in europe
Sanofi-Aventis is preparing to defend itself against the latest threat to its blockbuster blood-thinner Plavix, which this time has come from Europe.5th UPDATE: Sanofi-Aventis Vows To Defend Plavix Patents CNNMoney.comSchweizerhall says near generic Plavix launch MarketWatchTheHeart.Org - Bloomberg - FiercePharma - Wall Street Journal
Carotid bruit may increase risk of cardiovascular death and heart ...
NEW YORK -- May 9, 2008 -- According to the May 10, 2008, edition of The Lancet, the presence of a carotid bruit may substantially increase the risk of cardiovascular death and heart attack.Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk Washington PostCarotid Bruit Warns Of Heart Attack Risk eMaxHealth.comeFluxMedia - dBTechno - Bloomberg - Medical News Today
Whooping cough outbreak closes private school in el sobrante
(05-09) 11:35 PDT EL SOBRANTE -- A private school in El Sobrante is closed today because of an outbreak of whooping cough that has affected at least 16 students, authorities said.CONTRA COSTA CO.: SCHOOL CLOSED DUE TO WHOOPING COUGH OUTBREAK CBS 5Whooping cough outbreak closes school abc7news.comNBC11.com - Contra Costa Times - CBS 5
Breast cancer tumors grow more rapidly in younger women
By Anna Boyd The importance of being screened for breast cancer was once again highlighted by Norwegian researchers who reported that breast cancer tumors appear to grow more rapidly in younger women.Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women Washington PostFive percent of breast tumors may double in month ReutersFOXNews - Cancerfacts.com - MedPage Today - Science Daily (press release)
By Jeff Zeleny BEAVERTON, Ore. - When Senator Barack Obama arrived at a software and technology plant here today, holding a town meeting with a few dozen Oregon voters, he came armed with a prepared speech about Senator John McCain.McCain Touts Environmental Record; Disputes Huffington Claim Washington PostGOP ratchets up against Obama Boston GlobeSalon - WAND - MyFox Dallas - CNN Political Ticker
Third seed Novak Djokovic beats Nicolas Almagro to qualify for the semi finals of the Rome Masters after the Spaniard retired injured.
we are the pretty boys now, says upbeat chelsea boss avram grant
Taking the Barclays Premier League title race to the wire is one notable achievement for Avram Grant, but claiming that Chelsea are playing the most attractive football is another
Manchester United go into the final day of the season leading Chelsea on goal difference. On three previous occasions, the Premier League has been decided on the last day and United have been at the heart of the drama every time
Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Boltons players of undermining the integrity of the Barclays Premier League after claiming they have spent all week celebrating their likely escape from relegation. In a clear attempt to make them put in a committed performance at Chelsea on what promises to be a dramatic last day of the season, the Manchester United manager has pointed to a night out Boltons players had on Monday
michael owen is facing a £2m pay cut as keegan and ashley strike a fragile truce at newcastle
Michael Owen could be the big loser at Newcastle with a £40,000-a-week pay cut as owner Mike Ashley last night struck a fragile truce with manager Kevin Keegan
unification bout is the aim for junior witter
Junior Witter insists he is not obsessed with rival Ricky Hatton and instead aims to stay on course for a world title unification fight with victory tonight
Let bikes in bus lanes bojo told
BRITISH Motorcycle Federation urge Boris Johnson to let bikes use London bus lanes
Brumbies fail to take advantage
Despite having two players sin-binned the Northern Bulls scored a 28-17 victory against the ACT Brumbies.