Atlantis returns from Hubble missionNECN - 2 hours ago
(NECN/ABC) - Atlantis glided into Edwards Air Force Base on Sunday, completing a mission that was at one time cancelled because it was considered too dangerous too attempt.
Video: Raw Video: Shuttle Atlantis Lands in California
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Shuttle touches down in California after Hubble mission Houston Chronicle
Powell urges Republicans to broaden their appealWashington Post - 4 hours ago
By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party needs to broaden its base rather than move farther to the political right to make gains against President Barack Obama's Democrats, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Sunday.
Answering Critics, Powell Says GOP Needs Change New York Times
Ridge offers strong words on how GOP can rebound Philadelphia Inquirer
NKorea's Kim expresses condolence over Roh's deathThe Associated Press - 25 minutes ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea's state media says that leader Kim Jong Il has expressed condolence to the family of late South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun.
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Pakistan intensifies offensive against militants in northwest
CNN - 5 hours ago
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With Summit, Iran Demonstrates Its Regional Clout
New York Times - 2 hours ago
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, hosted a summit with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, left, and President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan.
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Houston Chronicle - 20 minutes ago
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Reuters - 1 hour ago
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Ban says US climate bill plan "not enough"
Reuters - 5 hours ago
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Gore urges CEOs to push for climate agreement MarketWatch
Singapore Hot Stocks-Keppel, SPC in focus on PetroChina deal
Reuters - 58 minutes ago
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PetroChina to Purchase Big Stake in Oil Refiner Wall Street Journal
Obama picks Bolden for NASA
ZDNet - 23 minutes ago
So, it looks like manned spaceflight may yet have a future at NASA, with the selection this weekend of former astronaut Charlie Bolden to head the troubled agency.
Obama's NASA selection is a boost for manned spaceflight Los Angeles Times
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Palm, Apple set to do battle
San Francisco Chronicle - 57 minutes ago
(05-24) 17:04 PDT -- Two years ago, when Apple launched the iPhone to huge acclaim, Palm was caught flat-footed. The Sunnyvale pioneer in the PDA and smart phone market had no formidable response.
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Singer Boyle reaches Talent final
BBC News - 3 hours ago
Scottish singer Susan Boyle has secured a place in the final of ITV's Britain's Got Talent, after performing live on television for the first time.
Payoff Over a Web Sensation Is Elusive New York Times
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Violence Reaps Rewards at Cannes Festival
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'Idol' Strives to Sustain Its High Note
New York Times - 4 hours ago
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Rain postpones Coca-Cola 600 to Monday
SportingNews.com - 28 minutes ago
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NASCAR race at Charlotte postponed because of rain The Associated Press
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Inside Hockey: Major meltdown for 'Hawks
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New York City reports 2nd swine-flu-related death
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Australia Swine Flu Cases to Rise, Chief Medical Officer Says
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
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Six receive swine flu all-clear BBC News
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Atlanta Journal Constitution - 11 hours ago
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At least 40 hurt in Iraq bombing
United Press International - 37 minutes ago
MOSUL, Iraq, May 24 (UPI) -- Iraq was ripped by violence Sunday with a string of attacks leaving at least 22 people dead and dozens wounded, authorities said.
At Least 22 Killed in Iraq Attacks New York Times
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Chicago cop accused in fatal hit-and-run: Bail set at $2 million
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Jeremy Gorner | Tribune reporter Bail was set at $2 million Sunday for a veteran Chicago police officer accused of being drunk behind the wheel while causing a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a 13-year-old boy on the South Side.
Bail set for cop charged with killing boy on bike The Associated Press
Obama's Memorial Day controversy plus 5 books on black soldiers
Examiner.com - 7 hours ago
The Memorial Day holiday was created first to commemorate the soldiers who died during America's Civil War, and that recognition should include black soldiers in the Civil War.
Honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice Buffalo News