Glitch aborts SpaceX launch to space station
The launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was aborted just after ignition, meaning that the first commercial mission bound for the International Space Station will have to be put off for at least another three days.
All Signs Show Tight Race Between Obama and Romney – Sunshine State News
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All Signs Show Tight Race Between Obama and Romney
Sunshine State News AP source: Romneys donate $150k to campaign effort As the campaigns redirect their focus toward the general election, all signs indicate that the battle between Democrat incumbent President Barack Obama and the former governor of Massachusetts, … Romney, GOP governors have differing takes on economy Obama backers assail Romney's business philosophy Michigan Republicans convene, gear up to help deliver 1 of their own to the … |
Obama presses ailing Europe to focus on growth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama pressed Europe on Friday to shift toward a more pro-growth policy and away from austerity to tackle a crisis that threatens to push Greece out of the euro zone and send economic shockwaves worldwide. Setting the tone for a weekend G8 summit, Obama made clear he was aligning himself with the new French president’s drive for more economic stimulus in the recession-plagued euro zone instead of emphasizing belt-tightening programs spearheaded by Germany. …
Facebook’s IPO fails to live up to the hype
After jumping more than 10 percent at the start of trading, shares of the social network pulled back in their debut on the Nasdaq stock market Friday to gain a mere 23 cents a share.
Obama, Hollande hunt for Afghanistan compromise
Visiting French President François Hollande told President Barack Obama on Friday that France’s combat troops would leave Afghanistan by year’s end and pledged to find a way “for our allies to pursue their mission” in talks at a looming NATO summit. The two leaders also bonded over jokes about fast food, a move that recalled [...]
Protest erupts after all-white jury acquits ex-cop
The day after an all-white jury acquitted a former Houston police officer for his role in the beating of a 15-year-old African American burglary suspect, community activists rallied a crowd of at least 200 people on the courthouse steps to protest.
Cell phone of slain bride’s husband tracked to Texas
The FBIÂ has tracked the cell phone of a Burbank, Ill., man suspected of killing his new bride to the Texas-Mexico border.
Disco legend Donna Summer dead at 63
The Grammy-winning singer had numerous hits in both the 1970s and 1980s, including “Last Dance,” “She Works Hard for the Money” and “Bad Girls.
Salmonella-linked sushi toll climbs to 316
The toll from latest outbreak of salmonella-spiked Sushi has climbed to 316, according to a new government report. And that number may be a huge underestimate, since food safety officials estimate that for every salmonella infection they hear about, 29.3 go unreported.
Ahmadinejad: UK doesn’t want me at Olympics
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he wants to attend the 2012 Summer Olympics in London but that the U.K. has a problem with him.
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European leaders add to rising fears of breakup
European officials are playing a dangerous game of chicken with Greece.
Witnesses to Afghan massacre recount chilling scene
Villagers who witnessed a massacre in southern Afghanistan that killed 17 civilians, including children, describe a chilling scene of screaming, gunfire and barking dogs in which a woman cried that her husband had been shot.
Queen Sofia snubs Queen Elizabeth over Gibraltar
Queen Sofia of Spain has reportedly decided not to attend a lunch celebrating Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on Friday because of a diplomatic spat over Gibraltar.
Trove of evidence released in Trayvon Martin shooting
Prosecutors on Thursday made public a trove of evidence used to justify murder charges against Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman, including a police report that concluded “the encounter between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin was ultimately avoidable by Zimmerman.”
Inside Syria rebel stronghold: ‘The city is on mute’
Surrounded by ancient olive groves, Douma is just ten miles from Damascus but it feels like another world. It is a city under occupation.
World Bank on Greece: Spain, Italy could be next
Spain and Italy will be the next victims of the European financial crisis if Greece crashes out of the euro currency zone, the head of the World Bank has warned.
Bill could ban Facebook co-founder from returning to U.S.
Senate Democrats unveiled a bill to punish Americans who renounce their citizenship for tax purposes, pointing specifically to Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, who last fall withdrew his citizenship in advance of the company’s IPO.
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Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in US
Honda says it’s recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses.
Verizon Wireless to scrap unlimited plans for 4G users
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Verizon Wireless is planning to force customers to give up their unlimited data plans when they move to its high-speed wireless service, a top executive for parent company Verizon Communications Inc said on Wednesday. For now, Verizon Wireless customers who move to the company’s highest-speed fourth generation (4G) network from its older network can still use the company’s unlimited wireless data plan for a flat monthly fee. But that will change after Verizon Wireless launches a new shared data plan offering this summer, according to Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo. …
Afghan attack: Seven killed in Farah compound raid – BBC News
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Afghan attack: Seven killed in Farah compound raid
BBC News At least six policemen and a civilian have been killed and 13 wounded in a suicide attack on a governor's compound in western Afghanistan, police say. Four attackers were killed in the assault in Farah province – one blew himself up at the gate and the … Suicide attack on provincial governor's compound in Afghanistan kills 7 Attack on Afghan government compound kills 5 At least 7 dead in Afghan suicide attack |
Josh Powell’s father found guilty in voyeurism case
A jury has found Steven Powell guilty of voyeurism for taking pictures of girls and women in various states. Powell is the father of Josh Powell, who killed his children earlier this year.
No tears as Ga. student sees bacteria-ravaged hands
A Georgia graduate student fighting a rare flesh-eating infection has been looking at her ravaged hands and asking about the damage, all without tears, her father said Wednesday.
Trio lured Marine wife to her death, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a trio of defendants lured a North County, Calif., Marine wife to go on a dinner cruise but had different plans for her in the hours before her death.
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Ex-Syracuse coach’s wife suing ESPN, says life is ‘destroyed’
The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.
The incredible rise of mind-controlled limbs
A few years ago the thought of a robotic limb controlled by a person’s mind was the stuff of science fiction. Today, it seems like there’s a new breakthrough in bionic technology every week.
Surprise! Judges’ favorite cut from ‘Dancing’
High scores and praise from the panel wasn’t enough to move one contestant into the ballroom bash’s finals round.
Diamond coveted for centuries sells for $9.57 million
A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries sold for 9 million Swiss francs ($9.57 million) at Sotheby’s in Geneva on Tuesday night.
John Edwards, mistress, and daughter may testify
John Edwards and his mistress Rielle Hunter might both be called to the witness stand Wednesday, concluding nearly a month of court proceedings that have laid bare the steamy details of their affair.
Al-Qaida chief al-Zawahiri issues message on Yemen
Fugitive al-Qaida leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri has released a new audio message about Yemen at a time of escalating fighting in the north African country that one Yemeni official on Tuesday described as “all-out war.
Rivals airbrush anti-Romney words
Remember Newt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar? Michele Bachmann saying he’s unelectable? Rick Santorum calling Romney “the worst Republican” to run against Obama? They’re hoping you don’t.
Yikes! ‘Great white’ shark attacks angler’s kayak
A shark believed to be a 15-foot great white lifts a California man’s kayak out of the water in an attack witnessed by other kayakers.
Chris Christie jokes: No more VP questions
In a lighthearted video posted Tuesday on his official YouTube channel, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie jokes that he’s finished with town hall meetings, in part, because he’s sick of the vice presidential questions. The tongue-in-cheek video opens with two of his aides discussing the governor’s outreach strategy, and they agree to put Christie through [...]
EU attacks Somali pirates on land for first time
Europe’s naval force patrolling off the coast East Africa said on Tuesday it had attacked Somali pirate installations on land, the first time it had conducted such an action since extending its remit from strictly to sea-based operations.
Injury downs ‘Dancing’ queen Katherine Jenkins
With the finals in sight and — let’s face it — practically a lock for the singer, she suffered an injury on the dance floor that cut her moves short.
Mom kills 4 kids, then herself, deputies say
A Florida mother killed her four children and then herself Tuesday morning as Brevard County, Fla., deputies closed in on her home, authorities said. She foretold the killings in a text.
Defense team tries to portray Edwards as clueless about affair hush money – Fox News
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Defense team tries to portray Edwards as clueless about affair hush money
Fox News John Edwards' defense team brought out a parade of witnesses Tuesday to drive home two key points in his high-stakes corruption trial: the former presidential candidate was initially clueless about the hush money being sent to his mistress, … John Edwards unaware of payments to conceal his affair, defense lawyers say … Edwards' campaign finance chairman paid mistress Edwards campaign finance chairman paid mistress |
First Pacific tropical storm of 2012 forms off Mexico
The first tropical storm of the year formed in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico on Monday and was named Aletta, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
Shift on marriage energizes immigration activists
President Barack Obama’s shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform. The alliance has been growing across the country, helping dispel what many say is an outdated notion that Hispanics are less tolerant of gays than the general public.
Govt adopts landmark strategy to fight Alzheimer’s
The Obama administration adopts a landmark national strategy to fight Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, setting the clock ticking toward a deadline of 2025 to finally find effective ways to treat, or at least stall, the mind-destroying disease.
Factbox: Early Facebook backers and their bets today
(Reuters) – Facebook’s earliest venture-capital backers, especially at once-downtrodden outfit Accel Partners, will have reason to celebrate come Friday when the world’s biggest social network is set to debut on the Nasdaq at as much as a $100 billion valuation. Here is a look at some of these pioneering investors and what they are looking at now. KEVIN EFRUSY, ACCEL PARTNERS Efrusy did research and sourced Accel’s original investment in Facebook, although Accel partner Jim Breyer sits on Facebook’s board. …
Dad asked to stay away from missing girl’s brothers
Child welfare officials have increased their involvement in the case of a missing 6-year-old Tucson, Ariz., girl and have forbidden the father from having contact with his other children, sources tell NBC News.
Yahoo’s CEO out, but angst remains behind
Yahoo still has credibility issues, even after casting aside CEO Scott Thompson because his official biography included a college degree that he never received.
Obama ad paints Romney as economic ‘vampire’
Mitt Romney, a job-killing economic “vampire”? That’s the message of a new ad by President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, which aims to turn the presumptive Republican nominee’s business record into a liability as voters worry about the struggling economy. A two-minute version of the new video will run in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Virginia. [...]
Now towering over London: ‘Godzilla of public art’
Red, twisted and 72 feet higher than the Statue of Liberty, the ArcelorMittal Orbit now looms over the Olympic Park as the tallest sculpture in Great Britain.
BU mourns death of 3 students in New Zealand
Boston University is mourning the loss of three students studying abroad who died in a minivan crash in New Zealand.
1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education
One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. That’s a poorer showing than those with other disabilities including those who are mentally disabled, the researchers said.
Urinating swimmers may be why 500 fish died
Peeing while swimming in a lake may not just be taboo — it could also be lethal, for the fish.
JPMorgan CEO: ‘Dead wrong’ about trading concerns – BusinessWeek
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JPMorgan CEO: 'Dead wrong' about trading concerns
BusinessWeek The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, which disclosed a $2 billion loss last week, said he was "dead wrong" when he dismissed concerns about the bank's trading last month. CEO Jamie Dimon said he did not know the extent of the problem when he said in April that … $2b loss claims a top executive at JPMorgan Report: 3 JPMorgan Executives to Resign JPMorgan executives may quit over loss: sources |
Bloomberg: N.C. marriage vote sets back civil rights
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has told University of North Carolina graduates that last week’s gay marriage vote shows there is still a lot of work to be done for civil rights in this country.
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Top aide to Florida governor resigns amid scrutiny
A top aide to Florida Governor Rick Scott has resigned after a recent flurry of media reports focused on his alleged steering of state government contracts to longtime acquaintances or friends. Steve MacNamara, Scott’s chief of staff and a seasoned Tallahassee insider, sent a letter of resignation to the governor on Saturday. “It has been a pleasure and honor serving you,” he said. “But the recent media attention I have been receiving has begun to interfere with the day-to-day operations of this office. …
How to track your stolen low-tech stuff
You can use apps that help you track your computer and phone, but is there a way to track everything if it gets stolen?
China, Japan, S. Korea OK free-trade talks
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says Sunday that China, Japan and South Korea agree to launch talks for a free-trade area this year.
Romney gives Liberty University graduation speech
Delivering a commencement address at the country’s largest Christian school, Mitt Romney said there is common ground between his Mormon faith and that of the largely evangelical crowd.
Four heading to Christian rally killed in plane crash
A small airplane that crashed in southeast Kansas was carrying five people with connections to Oral Roberts University to a Christian youth rally in Iowa, a friend of three of the victims said Saturday.
Weary warriors favor Obama
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) – Mack McDowell likes to spend time at the local knife and gun show “drooling over firearms,” as he puts it. Retired after 30 years in the U.S. Army, he has lined his study with books on war, framed battalion patches from his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, a John Wayne poster, and an 1861 Springfield rifle from an ancestor who fought in the Civil War. But when it comes to the 2012 presidential election, Master Sergeant McDowell is no hawk. …
Dalai Lama fears poison plot by fake believers
The Dalai Lama says he fears that Chinese agents might send fake devotees to poison him, the Sunday Telegraph reports.




