European Nations May Investigate Bush OfficialsWashington Post - 1 hour ago
By Craig Whitlock BERLIN, April 21 -- European prosecutors are likely to investigate CIA and Bush administration officials on suspicion of violating an international ban on torture if they are not held legally accountable at home, according to UN ...
Comment by Brad Olson, Ph.D.Research Professor, Northwestern University Hackers stole data on Pentagon's newest fighter jetCNN - 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Thousands of confidential files on the US military's most technologically advanced fighter aircraft have been compromised by unknown computer hackers over the past two years, according to senior defense officials.
Did hackers break into a top-secret USAF program? Christian Science Monitor
Congressional Hearing Assesses Humanitarian Crisis in Sri LankaVoice of America - 1 hour ago
By Dan Robinson The situation in Sri Lanka, where government forces are fighting to eliminate the last stronghold of Tamil separatist rebels, was the subject of a US congressional hearing Tuesday.
40000 Tamils protest at Canadian parliament Times of India
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South Africans Go to the Polls Wednesday
Voice of America - 49 minutes ago
By Peter Clottey South Africans begin voting Wednesday in a general election in which the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is expected to win.
Norway's FM: We won't let Iran hijack Durban II agenda
Jerusalem Post - 3 hours ago
By HAVIV RETTIG GUR AND TOVAH LAZAROFF Norway's Ambassador to Israel Jakken Biorn Lian vehemently denied on Tuesday reports that his country's foreign minister had applauded Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's speech on Monday, which called for the ...
UN Anti-Racism Meeting Reaches Consensus New York Times
Obama invites Israeli, Egyptian and Palestinian leaders for talks
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
The leaders will come separately to the White House over six weeks to work on concrete steps toward peace, the president says after meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Barack Obama begins push for Middle East peace guardian.co.uk
Pirate comes to NY, world away from home in Africa
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse grew up destitute in Somalia, the oldest of 12 kids and the product of a violent, lawless nation where his parents scraped together a few dollars a day selling milk and tending to a small herd of camels, ...
Teen Somali pirate to be tried as adult Christian Science Monitor
Obama Signs Volunteer Bill With Nod to Kennedy Era
New York Times - 37 minutes ago
By PETER BAKER WASHINGTON - President Obama on Tuesday became the latest Democratic president to emulate John F. Kennedy's call for national service as he signed legislation to triple the size of the Americorps program and called on Americans to ...
Craigslist suspect was drawn to easy prey, DA says
Boston Globe - 19 minutes ago
By Maria Cramer, John R. Ellement, and Jonathan Saltzman This story was reported by Maria Cramer, John R. Ellement, and Jonathan Saltzman of the Globe staff and was written by Saltzman.
Accused Craigslist killer remembered as 'nerdy science lover' Seattle Post Intelligencer
Yahoo's Bartz Starts Strong
BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago
Yahoo reported first-quarter earnings Apr. 21 that were in line with analysts' expectations. Chris Hondros/Getty Images By Robert D. Hof Cost-cutting helped Yahoo!
Yahoo to slash workforce CNN International
Geithner Faces Payback Time From Banks
Wall Street Journal - 53 minutes ago
By PETER EAVIS Capitalism is about winners and losers. So why shouldn't Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner allow stronger banks to quickly pay back government equity investments?
Geithner Hints at High Bar In Letting Banks Repay Aid Washington Post
Obama official: Chrysler lender proposal unjustified
Reuters - 50 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The latest debt reduction offer by Chrysler LLC's lenders is unacceptable because it would yield the lenders an unjustified return, an Obama administration official said on Tuesday.
Banks Want Chrysler to Pay Higher Portion of Its Debt Washington Post
Google Profiles tool makes it easier to search out Smiths
USA Today - 2 hours ago
By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Google has good news for all the Mike Smiths, Leslie Joneses and others with common names who have trouble looking themselves up on Google.
paidContent.org - Google Goes After People Searches With New ... Washington Post
Google's Black-Box Social Network New York Times
Amazon: You Bring The Popcorn, We'll Bring The Hi-Def Movies
ChannelWeb - 4 hours ago
Have you ever noticed how huge that scar is on the face of your favorite actor? Now you can if you rent movies from Amazon.com, which Tuesday expanded its Amazon Video on Demand service to include high-definition movies and TV shows.
Amazon launches HD movie rental, TV show sales The Associated Press
Two planets identified as most similar to Earth
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Both orbit the same star, 20 light-years from Earth, called Gliese 581. The larger of the two orbits in the 'habitable zone,' and could have oceans.
Astronomers Find Planet Closer to Size of Earth New York Times
'American Idol': Disco Night...not nearly as bad as anticipated!
Entertainment Weekly - 2 hours ago
Why the heck am I not getting busy signals for Kris and Allison? (Gulp.) (Did I just type that out loud?) (Yikes, I did!) Anyhow, while I spent the last week dreading tonight's Disco Extravaganza on American Idol, in reality, the telecast was...pretty ...
`Idol' finalists sing to stay alive on Disco Night The Associated Press
‘Dancing With the Stars' now down to six
msnbc.com - 1 hour ago
By Linda Holmes The barely-mentioned elimination: In keeping with last night's generally strong performances, the show started with a repeat of last night's impressive group dance, which showed everyone in a good light.
Another celeb blocked from the `Dancing' ballroom The Associated Press
Dancing Down to Six Stars E! Online
Court denies Blagojevich travel request for TV show
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By James Hibberd LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A federal judge has shot down former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plans for reality-show stardom.
Blagojevich Is a Flop in Audition in Court New York Times
Cards capitalize to win battle of 'pens
MLB.com - 31 minutes ago
By Matthew Leach / MLB.com ST. LOUIS -- Rick Ankiel broke out of a slump with three hits, including the game-winning double, as the Cardinals outlasted the Mets in a battle of the bullpens for a 6-4 win at Busch Stadium on Tuesday night.
Ankiel helps Cardinals top Mets Seattle Post Intelligencer
Daniel Murphy's blunder costs New York Mets in 6-4 loss to St ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Cavaliers hold off Pistons 94-82
The Associated Press - 45 minutes ago
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Detroit Pistons couldn't contain LeBron James again. And this time, they didn't stop his teammates until it was too late.
LeBron's 29 help Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead Rotoworld.com
Patrick McManamon: Pistons rally in the fourth to spoil fun Akron Beacon Journal
Yankees 5, Athletics 3 Pettitte Maintains Composure in Victory
New York Times - 58 minutes ago
By JOSHUA ROBINSON Through the closing stages of last season, one phrase seemed to crop up every time Andy Pettitte discussed his most recent outing.
Andy Pettitte silences A's as Johnny Damon's lone homer carries ... New York Daily News
Pettitte solid in Yankees' win over Athletics Seattle Post Intelligencer
US lawmakers eye Medicare in health reform drive
Reuters - 5 hours ago
By Donna Smith WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Medicare program for the elderly may offer ways to encourage better care at a lower cost as a big part of reforming the US healthcare system, a leading Senate Democrat said on Tuesday.
Medicare to play big role in health care overhaul The Associated Press
US Sen Jay Rockefeller Eyes Health Cost Savings In Proposal Wall Street Journal
Report: Nearly 5.6 Million Americans Paralyzed
WebMD - 7 hours ago
By Miranda Hitti April 21, 2009 -- Nearly 5.6 million people in the US -- about 2% of the population -- are paralyzed, according to a new survey.
More people live with paralysis than doctors knew The Associated Press
Walnuts may prevent breast cancer
BBC News - 3 hours ago
The nuts contain ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols that may all reduce the risk of the disease.
Walnuts May Help Keep Breast Cancer at Bay U.S. News & World Report
Sandra's Body Won't Be Exhumed
ABC News - 1 hour ago
By SARAH NETTER and DEAN SCHABNER Defense attorneys for the woman accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering 8-year-old Sandra Cantu reportedly dropped their request today to have the Tracy, Calif.
Defense drops bid to exhume Tracy girl's body San Francisco Chronicle
Judge issues gag order on Huckaby case San Jose Mercury News
Mother Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Young Daughters Out of Car ...
FOXNews - 2 hours ago
A New York mother was arrested after allegedly kicking her two young daughters out of the family car and then driving away Sunday evening.
Police say mom ordered daughters out, drove off The Associated Press
People: Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean defends anti-gay ...
San Jose Mercury News - 2 hours ago
By Randy McMullen Hosts Billy Bush, center, and Nadine Velazquez, right, listen as Miss California Carrie Prejean, left answers a question from judge Perez Hilton, unseen, about legalizing same-sex marriage during the Miss USA Pageant, Sunday April 19, ...
Miss California Carrie Prejean FOXNews
Another Miss USA judge says Miss California gave wrong answer Los Angeles Times