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Sports News Update
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General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • This undated photo provided by the Greenland Police Dept. shows Chief Michael Maloney. An official with knowledge of the investigation says Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney was the officer killed during a drug bust-turned-shootout Thursday April 12, 2012 in New Hampshire that also left four other officers wounded. Maloney was due to retire in less than two weeks.  (AP Photo/Greenland Police Department)
    Suspect in NH police chief killing found dead AP - 13 mins ago

    A man suspected of killing a New Hampshire police chief and wounding four other officers was found dead along with a female acquaintance early Friday, ending an overnight standoff that plunged a small town into fear and  … More »Suspect in NH police chief killing found dead

    This undated photo provided by the Greenland Police Dept. shows Chief Michael Maloney. An official with knowledge of the investigation says Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney was the officer killed during a drug bust-turned-shootout Thursday April 12, 2012 in New Hampshire that also left four other officers wounded. Maloney was due to retire in less than two weeks.  (AP Photo/Greenland Police Department)

    A man suspected of killing a New Hampshire police chief and wounding four other officers was found dead along with a female acquaintance early Friday, ending an overnight standoff that plunged a small town into fear and grief.

  • George Zimmerman during a court hearing Thursday April 12, 2012, in Sanford, Fla.  Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel, Pool)
    Attorney: Zimmerman bail hearing next week AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago

    Trayvon Martin's supporters fought for weeks to win an arrest after the 17-year-old was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida. Now George Zimmerman's attorney has begun what could be a lengthy legal battle … More »Attorney: Zimmerman bail hearing next week

    George Zimmerman during a court hearing Thursday April 12, 2012, in Sanford, Fla.  Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. (AP Photo/Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel, Pool)

    Trayvon Martin's supporters fought for weeks to win an arrest after the 17-year-old was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida. Now George Zimmerman's attorney has begun what could be a lengthy legal battle to free his client from the second-degree murder charge filed in the case.

  • FILE - In this March 19, 2012 file photo, Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney talks with audience members after her husbands spoke at the University of Chicago, in Chicago. Ann Romney is firing back at a Democratic consultant who is suggesting that the wife of wealthy presidential candidate Mitt shouldn’t be talking about the economy’s toll on women. "Guess what, his wife has actually never worked a day in her life," said consultant Hilary Rosen on CNN. The remark inspired Ann Romney’s debut on Twitter.   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
    Obama sticks up for Ann Romney AP - 1 hr 7 mins ago

    The president is sticking up for the wife of Republican rival Mitt Romney and the target of a Democratic operative who suggested that she's unqualified to speak about the economy's tolls because she's "never worked a day … More »Obama sticks up for Ann Romney

    FILE - In this March 19, 2012 file photo, Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney talks with audience members after her husbands spoke at the University of Chicago, in Chicago. Ann Romney is firing back at a Democratic consultant who is suggesting that the wife of wealthy presidential candidate Mitt shouldn’t be talking about the economy’s toll on women. "Guess what, his wife has actually never worked a day in her life," said consultant Hilary Rosen on CNN. The remark inspired Ann Romney’s debut on Twitter.   (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

    The president is sticking up for the wife of Republican rival Mitt Romney and the target of a Democratic operative who suggested that she's unqualified to speak about the economy's tolls because she's "never worked a day in her life."

  • Danish Police secure the area outside the court, as camera tripods stand testament to the large media interest outside the court in Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday April 13, 2012, prior to the start of a court case against four men accused of terrorism and illegal possession of weaponry.  The terror trial of four Swedes accused of plotting a revenge attack on Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that printed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, started Friday in Denmark, with a heavily armed police presence. (AP PHOTO/POLFOTO, Magnus Holm)  DENMARK OUT
    Four on trial in Denmark over Mohammad cartoons plot AP - 1 hr 6 mins ago

    Danish prosecutors accused four alleged terrorists on Friday of targeting the country's crown prince as part of a revenge attack on a Danish newspaper that printed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. More »Four on trial in Denmark over Mohammad cartoons plot

    Danish Police secure the area outside the court, as camera tripods stand testament to the large media interest outside the court in Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday April 13, 2012, prior to the start of a court case against four men accused of terrorism and illegal possession of weaponry.  The terror trial of four Swedes accused of plotting a revenge attack on Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that printed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, started Friday in Denmark, with a heavily armed police presence. (AP PHOTO/POLFOTO, Magnus Holm)  DENMARK OUT

    Danish prosecutors accused four alleged terrorists on Friday of targeting the country's crown prince as part of a revenge attack on a Danish newspaper that printed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks to a crowd during a campaign event, in Warwick, R.I., Wednesday, April 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
    Romney to speak at NRA convention ABC OTUS News - 1 hr 15 mins ago

    Mitt Romney gets a chance to lock and load Friday and show conservatives that he really is conservative when he speaks at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in St. Louis. More »Romney to speak at NRA convention

    Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks to a crowd during a campaign event, in Warwick, R.I., Wednesday, April 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

    Mitt Romney gets a chance to lock and load Friday and show conservatives that he really is conservative when he speaks at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in St. Louis.

  • President Barack Obama speaks about the Buffett Rule, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
    Obama heading for Colombia with audience at home AP - 1 hr 25 mins ago

    Outside Central and South America, no population will be paying as close attention to Obama's three-day visit to the city of Cartagena as Hispanics in the United States. More »Obama heading for Colombia with audience at home

    President Barack Obama speaks about the Buffett Rule, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

    Outside Central and South America, no population will be paying as close attention to Obama's three-day visit to the city of Cartagena as Hispanics in the United States.

  • 3 killed at Cracker Barrel restaurant in Ohio AP - 57 mins ago

    Police shot and killed an armed man at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Ohio where a woman and a girl had been killed and another person was wounded. More »3 killed at Cracker Barrel restaurant in Ohio

    Police shot and killed an armed man at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Ohio where a woman and a girl had been killed and another person was wounded.

  • Google workers walk outside of Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, April 12, 2012. Google Inc. said Thursday that it earned $2.89 billion, or $8.75 per share, in the first quarter. That’s up from $1.8 billion, or $5.51 per share, a year earlier. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

    Google improved its short-term finances even as it seeks to preserve its long-term interests.

  • Arizona Governor Jan Brewer talks to reporters after voting for Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in Glendale

    Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a controversial bill that bans most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, giving Republicans a win in ongoing national efforts to impose greater restrictions on abortion.

  • Santorum corrects the record: I'm a fun guy National Journal - 13 hrs ago
    Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum turns to his wife Karen, left, after announcing he is suspending his candidacy for the presidency, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in Gettysburg, Pa.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Rick Santorum, in his first TV interview since suspending his presidential campaign, told Fox News that his one regret is giving the impression he’s “an angry, temperamental guy,” when actually he’s fun to go bowling with.

  • In this photograph taken by AP Images for The Hollywood Reporter Roger Ailes, left, and Bill OReilly are seen at The Hollywood Reporter 35 Most Powerful People in Media event on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in New York. (Brian Ach/AP Images for The Hollywood Reporter)

    California-based law firm Epstein Becker & Green P.C. has sent a legal threat on behalf of Fox News to Gawker Media publisher Nick Denton over his site's ongoing "Fox Mole" story involving recently fired Fox News employee Joe Muto.

  • Biden: 'War on Women' is Real, Will Intensify

    Vice President Joe Biden said that what he called a Republican-led effort to roll back the rights of women is "real" and will "intensify."

  • Why lunch is no longer required in California @ Yahoo! Finance - 9 hrs ago
    In this March 14, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., walnuts are featured in a composed salad made from roasted tomatoes and creamy, herbed ricotta cheese. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

    Employers in the state used to have to ensure workers had a lunch break during the day.

  • Oil and gas industry executives testify on Capitol Hill in Washington

    Exxon Mobil Corp's chief executive earned 20 percent more in 2011 than the year before, and the company said it saw no reason to change its pay practices, as had been urged by some investors.

  • What questions do you have for Mitt Romney? @ Yahoo! Answers - 14 hrs ago
    Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,  holds a flyer as he speaks in Hartford, Conn., Wednesday, April 11, 2012.  Romney is intensifying his rebuttal of claims that he and fellow Republicans are insufficiently supportive of women, or even hostile to them.  For the second straight day the presumptive GOP nominee campaigned Wednesday at a female-owned work site and denounced Democrats for saying his party is waging "a war on women."  (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

    What more do you want to know about his personal background and professional experiences? ABC News’ Diane Sawyer will talk to him Monday and could ask your question.

  • Two members of the Coast Guard were shot dead at a communications station on Alaska's Kodiak Island, prompting an investigation by the FBI and a lockdown of the base, officials said on Thursday.

  • Just a few days ago, Charles Sonder was an ordinary Everyman, who simply liked to enjoy a salty snack on the subway. Today, he's got a Facebook page, Web buzz, and a nickname: Snackman.

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Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Oosthuizen of South Africa hits his tee shot on the second hole during third round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta
    Rain dents Oosthuizen charge in Malaysia Reuters - 1 hr 59 mins ago

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. Masters runner-up Louis Oosthuizen had his second round charge at the Malaysian Open lead halted on Friday when thunderstorms and heavy rain ended play early at the European … More »Rain dents Oosthuizen charge in Malaysia

    Oosthuizen of South Africa hits his tee shot on the second hole during third round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. Masters runner-up Louis Oosthuizen had his second round charge at the Malaysian Open lead halted on Friday when thunderstorms and heavy rain ended play early at the European and Asian Tour event. Oosthuizen was two-under-par after 12 holes of his round at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club …

  • Mayor Boris Johnson speaks at the "Black Britain Decides" event at the Gaumont Theatre in Kilburn, London
    Entrenched enmities at play in race for London's mayor Reuters - 2 hrs 0 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - London mayor Boris Johnson, seen by some as a potential future prime minister and known to millions for his eccentric, sometimes buffoonish manner, is pressing his re-election campaign … More »Entrenched enmities at play in race for London's mayor

    Mayor Boris Johnson speaks at the "Black Britain Decides" event at the Gaumont Theatre in Kilburn, London

    LONDON (Reuters) - London mayor Boris Johnson, seen by some as a potential future prime minister and known to millions for his eccentric, sometimes buffoonish manner, is pressing his re-election campaign by taking on organised labour in a manner not seen since the 1980s. London's mayoral contest features seasoned operators …

  • Schofield made his England debut against South Africa prior to the 2007 World Cup
    Ex-England lock Schofield to join Worcester AFP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago

    Former England lock Dean Schofield is to join Worcester for next season from French Top 14 club Toulon. More »Ex-England lock Schofield to join Worcester

    Schofield made his England debut against South Africa prior to the 2007 World Cup

    Former England lock Dean Schofield is to join Worcester for next season from French Top 14 club Toulon.

  • Aguero has scored 26 goals for City since his club record £38 million move last year
    Aguero vows to stay with Man City AFP - 2 hrs 37 mins ago

    Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has pledged his future to the Premier League club after reports linked the Argentine with Real Madrid. More »Aguero vows to stay with Man City

    Aguero has scored 26 goals for City since his club record £38 million move last year

    Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has pledged his future to the Premier League club after reports linked the Argentine with Real Madrid.

  • Manchester United's Scholes shoots at goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers in Manchester
    Scholes to return for United as Ferguson eyes riposte Reuters - 2 hrs 37 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Paul Scholes will start for Manchester United at home to Aston Villa on Sunday as Alex Ferguson looks for the midfielder's experience to help settle the Premier League leaders after a shock … More »Scholes to return for United as Ferguson eyes riposte

    Manchester United's Scholes shoots at goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers in Manchester

    (Reuters) - Paul Scholes will start for Manchester United at home to Aston Villa on Sunday as Alex Ferguson looks for the midfielder's experience to help settle the Premier League leaders after a shock midweek loss at lowly Wigan Athletic. The 1-0 defeat, where 37-year-old Scholes was rested, allowed second-placed Manchester …

  • Gallas last featured at Sunderland on April 7
    Gallas back to boost Spurs for FA Cup semi AFP - 2 hrs 41 mins ago

    Tottenham defender William Gallas has handed boss Harry Redknapp a fitness boost ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final showdown against Chelsea at Wembley. More »Gallas back to boost Spurs for FA Cup semi

    Gallas last featured at Sunderland on April 7

    Tottenham defender William Gallas has handed boss Harry Redknapp a fitness boost ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final showdown against Chelsea at Wembley.

  • The Bahrain GP last year was postponed before being removed from the schedule altogether
    Bahrain Grand Prix cleared despite safety fears AFP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago

    The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as planned, Formula One bosses declared on Friday, despite fears it could be targeted by violent anti-government demonstrations. More »Bahrain Grand Prix cleared despite safety fears

    The Bahrain GP last year was postponed before being removed from the schedule altogether

    The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as planned, Formula One bosses declared on Friday, despite fears it could be targeted by violent anti-government demonstrations.

  • Daniel of South Africa's Sharks scores a try as Schatz of Australia's Reds attempts to make the tackle during their Super 15 rugby match in Durban
    Daniel inspires Sharks to win over hapless Blues Reuters - 2 hrs 52 mins ago

    (Reuters) - The Sharks, inspired by captain Keegan Daniel, ran in four tries to deepen the crisis at the Auckland Blues with a 29-23 victory in their Super Rugby clash at Eden Park on Friday. The Durban-based … More »Daniel inspires Sharks to win over hapless Blues

    Daniel of South Africa's Sharks scores a try as Schatz of Australia's Reds attempts to make the tackle during their Super 15 rugby match in Durban

    (Reuters) - The Sharks, inspired by captain Keegan Daniel, ran in four tries to deepen the crisis at the Auckland Blues with a 29-23 victory in their Super Rugby clash at Eden Park on Friday. The Durban-based South Africans had scored tries through lock Steven Sykes and fleet-footed hooker Craig Burden from intercepts in …

  • Charl Schwartzel, the overnight leader, slipped back to a share of provisional 12th place
    Malaysian Open golf called off due to storm AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Play was called off midway through the Maybank Malaysian Open's second round on Friday as a tropical storm deluged Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. More »Malaysian Open golf called off due to storm

    Charl Schwartzel, the overnight leader, slipped back to a share of provisional 12th place

    Play was called off midway through the Maybank Malaysian Open's second round on Friday as a tropical storm deluged Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

  • TO MATCH FEATURE OLYMPICS-BOXING/WOMEN-SPAIN
    Spanish women boxers build London dreams on luck and pluck Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LOS ALCAZARES, Spain (Reuters) - In an isolated spot on the coast of south-east Spain dotted with characterless golf resorts and sprawling fruit farms, a small group of dedicated women boxers and their … More »Spanish women boxers build London dreams on luck and pluck

    TO MATCH FEATURE OLYMPICS-BOXING/WOMEN-SPAIN

    LOS ALCAZARES, Spain (Reuters) - In an isolated spot on the coast of south-east Spain dotted with characterless golf resorts and sprawling fruit farms, a small group of dedicated women boxers and their male coach are chasing their Olympic dream.

  • Everton's manager David Moyes watches ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool in Liverpool
    Everton's Moyes slams semi-final kickoff time Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Everton manager David Moyes has criticised the early kickoff time for Saturday's English FA Cup semi-final with city rivals Liverpool at Wembley. The game in London starts at 1230 local time … More »Everton's Moyes slams semi-final kickoff time

    Everton's manager David Moyes watches ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool in Liverpool

    (Reuters) - Everton manager David Moyes has criticised the early kickoff time for Saturday's English FA Cup semi-final with city rivals Liverpool at Wembley. The game in London starts at 1230 local time (1130 GMT) and both sets of fans will have to set off very early from the northwest city or stay Friday night in the capital …

  • Schumacher is vying for his first pole position and race victory since sensationally coming out of retirement in 2010
    Schumacher quickest in Shanghai GP practice AFP - 3 hrs ago

    Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher rolled back the years on Friday in his rejuvenated Mercedes as he clocked the fastest time in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix. More »Schumacher quickest in Shanghai GP practice

    Schumacher is vying for his first pole position and race victory since sensationally coming out of retirement in 2010

    Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher rolled back the years on Friday in his rejuvenated Mercedes as he clocked the fastest time in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix.

  • Tiger back at No. 1? We'll see, says Kaymer AFP - 5 hrs ago

    Former world number one Martin Kaymer kept a diplomatic silence Friday on whether Tiger Woods could regain the top ranking -- but backed the "best player ever" to return to regular wins. More »Tiger back at No. 1? We'll see, says Kaymer

    Former world number one Martin Kaymer kept a diplomatic silence Friday on whether Tiger Woods could regain the top ranking -- but backed the "best player ever" to return to regular wins.

  • The Bahrain GP last year was postponed before being removed from the schedule altogether
    Bahrain Grand Prix cleared despite safety fears AFP - 5 hrs ago

    The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as planned, Formula One bosses declared on Friday, despite fears it could be targeted by violent anti-government demonstrations. More »Bahrain Grand Prix cleared despite safety fears

    The Bahrain GP last year was postponed before being removed from the schedule altogether

    The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as planned, Formula One bosses declared on Friday, despite fears it could be targeted by violent anti-government demonstrations.

  • Bulls edge Heat despite 'rusty' Rose AFP - 5 hrs ago

    With NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose struggling, C.J. Watson and the rest of the Bulls stepped up to lead Chicago to a 96-86 over-time victory over Eastern Conference rivals Miami. More »Bulls edge Heat despite 'rusty' Rose

    With NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose struggling, C.J. Watson and the rest of the Bulls stepped up to lead Chicago to a 96-86 over-time victory over Eastern Conference rivals Miami.

  • Phillies Galvis connects for a two run double against the Marlins during the third inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
    Phillies win to heap more misery on Marlins Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton added to a miserable week for Miami by shutting down the Marlins in a 3-1 home victory on Thursday. Blanton allowed just one run in seven innings as … More »Phillies win to heap more misery on Marlins

    Phillies Galvis connects for a two run double against the Marlins during the third inning of their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

    (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton added to a miserable week for Miami by shutting down the Marlins in a 3-1 home victory on Thursday. Blanton allowed just one run in seven innings as the Phillies (3-3) ended the three-game series with two straight wins. It was Blanton's first win since May of 2011 after …

  • Chicago Bulls' Rose goes to the basket against Miami Heat's Turiaf during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago
    Rose withers but Bulls top Heat to stretch East lead Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - A misfiring Derrick Rose forced the Chicago Bulls to rely on their bench but they still managed a 96-86 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Thursday to stay in the driving seat in the race … More »Rose withers but Bulls top Heat to stretch East lead

    Chicago Bulls' Rose goes to the basket against Miami Heat's Turiaf during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago

    (Reuters) - A misfiring Derrick Rose forced the Chicago Bulls to rely on their bench but they still managed a 96-86 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Thursday to stay in the driving seat in the race for the Eastern Conference title.

  • Sharks' Havlat celebrates his game winning double-overtime goal against the St. Louis Blues with teammate Boyle during their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in St. Louis
    Bruins, Sharks, Coyotes win in OT as Rangers cruise Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks picked the perfect night to figure out the St. Louis Blues with an upset 3-2 double-overtime victory as Stanley Cup contenders fired their opening shots in NHL first-round … More »Bruins, Sharks, Coyotes win in OT as Rangers cruise

    Sharks' Havlat celebrates his game winning double-overtime goal against the St. Louis Blues with teammate Boyle during their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in St. Louis

    (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks picked the perfect night to figure out the St. Louis Blues with an upset 3-2 double-overtime victory as Stanley Cup contenders fired their opening shots in NHL first-round playoff action on Thursday.

  • Bony of Ivory Coast fights for the ball with de Carvalho of Angola during their African Nations Cup soccer match in Malabo
    Angola part company with coach Lito Vidigal Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LUANDA (Reuters) - Lito Vidigal ended his tenure as Angola coach after the nation's poor performance in January's African Nations Cup made his position untenable, the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) … More »Angola part company with coach Lito Vidigal

    Bony of Ivory Coast fights for the ball with de Carvalho of Angola during their African Nations Cup soccer match in Malabo

    LUANDA (Reuters) - Lito Vidigal ended his tenure as Angola coach after the nation's poor performance in January's African Nations Cup made his position untenable, the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) said on Thursday. "We announce the friendly and mutually agreed, termination of the contract with national coach Lito Vidigal," …

  • FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2011, file photo, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, followed by his security detail Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, left, walks of the field after Arkansas' 31-26 loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Bobby Petrino saga has left unsavory trails of deceit, including a troubling perception about the relationship between coaches and the police who handle security for them around the Southeastern Conference _ a region where college football reigns supreme. When Petrino wrecked his motorcycle in the hills outside of Fayetteville on April 1, the person he trusted most to handle the immediate aftermath was King, who provided security for the team at Razorback games. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
    Petrino wondered about text content, future AP - 7 hrs ago

    Worried about his fate, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino asked colleagues whether he was going to be fired while simultaneously wondering if an investigation would uncover the content of his frequent cellphone … More »Petrino wondered about text content, future

    FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2011, file photo, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, followed by his security detail Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, left, walks of the field after Arkansas' 31-26 loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Bobby Petrino saga has left unsavory trails of deceit, including a troubling perception about the relationship between coaches and the police who handle security for them around the Southeastern Conference _ a region where college football reigns supreme. When Petrino wrecked his motorcycle in the hills outside of Fayetteville on April 1, the person he trusted most to handle the immediate aftermath was King, who provided security for the team at Razorback games. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

    Worried about his fate, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino asked colleagues whether he was going to be fired while simultaneously wondering if an investigation would uncover the content of his frequent cellphone texts, according to documents released Thursday night.

  • Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh looks to the ball after falling down during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Thursday, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
    Boozer scores 19, Bulls beat Heat 96-86 in OT AP - 9 hrs ago

    C.J. Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in overtime to beat the Miami Heat 96-86 on Thursday night. More »Boozer scores 19, Bulls beat Heat 96-86 in OT

    Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh looks to the ball after falling down during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Thursday, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    C.J. Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in overtime to beat the Miami Heat 96-86 on Thursday night.

  • Michael Russell on Thursday booked his first tour-level quarter-final of 2012
    Qualifier Russell shocks top seed Fish at ATP Houston AFP - 9 hrs ago

    Qualifier Michael Russell stunned top seed Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-1, thrilling his hometown fans as he booked a quarter-final berth at the ATP Tour US Men's Clay Court Championship. More »Qualifier Russell shocks top seed Fish at ATP Houston

    Michael Russell on Thursday booked his first tour-level quarter-final of 2012

    Qualifier Michael Russell stunned top seed Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-1, thrilling his hometown fans as he booked a quarter-final berth at the ATP Tour US Men's Clay Court Championship.

  • FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2011, file photo, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, followed by his security detail Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, left, walks of the field after Arkansas' 31-26 loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Bobby Petrino saga has left unsavory trails of deceit, including a troubling perception about the relationship between coaches and the police who handle security for them around the Southeastern Conference _ a region where college football reigns supreme. When Petrino wrecked his motorcycle in the hills outside of Fayetteville on April 1, the person he trusted most to handle the immediate aftermath was King, who provided security for the team at Razorback games. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
    Petrino apologetic in text messages AP - 9 hrs ago

    Former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was apologetic in text messages sent to a series of athletic department employees, including athletic director Jeff Long, following the revelation of his affair and … More »Petrino apologetic in text messages

    FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2011, file photo, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, followed by his security detail Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, left, walks of the field after Arkansas' 31-26 loss to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Bobby Petrino saga has left unsavory trails of deceit, including a troubling perception about the relationship between coaches and the police who handle security for them around the Southeastern Conference _ a region where college football reigns supreme. When Petrino wrecked his motorcycle in the hills outside of Fayetteville on April 1, the person he trusted most to handle the immediate aftermath was King, who provided security for the team at Razorback games. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

    Former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was apologetic in text messages sent to a series of athletic department employees, including athletic director Jeff Long, following the revelation of his affair and the presence of his former mistress during the April 1 motorcycle accident that led to his downfall.

  • Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals with teammate Benoit Pouliot in overtime of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Thursday, April 12, 2012. The Bruins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Kelly ends it in overtime as Bruins beat Caps 1-0 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Chris Kelly scored on a long slap shot 1:18 into overtime and the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 1-0 Thursday night in the opener of their first-round playoff … More »Kelly ends it in overtime as Bruins beat Caps 1-0

    Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals with teammate Benoit Pouliot in overtime of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Thursday, April 12, 2012. The Bruins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Chris Kelly scored on a long slap shot 1:18 into overtime and the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 1-0 Thursday night in the opener of their first-round playoff series.

  • The Brazilian government recently announced it would make a blacklist of violent fans
    Brazil refines security strategy for sporting events AFP - 10 hrs ago

    Surveillance drones, blacklists of troublemakers, tough border controls; organizers of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Brazil are taking no chances on security for two of the world's biggest sporting … More »Brazil refines security strategy for sporting events

    The Brazilian government recently announced it would make a blacklist of violent fans

    Surveillance drones, blacklists of troublemakers, tough border controls; organizers of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Brazil are taking no chances on security for two of the world's biggest sporting events.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

  • Tesla Motors workers take a lunch break together at In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, April 12, 2012. In a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
    Court: Managers don't have to ensure lunch breaks AP - 12 hrs ago

    The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks in a case that affects thousands … More »Court: Managers don't have to ensure lunch breaks

    Tesla Motors workers take a lunch break together at In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, April 12, 2012. In a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

    The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks in a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers.

  • Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Lows ABC News - 20 hrs ago

    The average rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low of 3.88 percent for the week ending April 12, according to Freddie Mac. The rate fell .10 percent … More »Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Lows

    The average rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low of 3.88 percent for the week ending April 12, according to Freddie Mac. The rate fell .10 percent from the previous week and is .01 percent below the previous 30-year mortgage rate of...

  • FILE - In this March 26, 2012 file photo, Jajuan Kelley, of Atlanta, wears a Skittles wrapper over his mouth during a rally in memory of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old who was killed by a Florida neighborhood watch captain while returning from a convenience store with a bag of Skittles and an iced tea, in Atlanta. Skittles isn't the first popular food brand to find itself at the center of a major controversy. The terms “the Twinkie defense” and “don't drink the Kool-Aid” became part of the vernacular decades ago in the wake of tragic events. More recently, Doritos made headlines when it was reported that the corn chips were Saddam Hussein's favorite snack. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
    Skittles joins food brands at center of tragedy AP - 14 hrs ago

    It could've been Starbursts, Twizzlers or Sour Patch Kids. But when Trayvon Martin was fatally shot, he happened to be carrying a bag of Skittles. More »Skittles joins food brands at center of tragedy

    FILE - In this March 26, 2012 file photo, Jajuan Kelley, of Atlanta, wears a Skittles wrapper over his mouth during a rally in memory of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old who was killed by a Florida neighborhood watch captain while returning from a convenience store with a bag of Skittles and an iced tea, in Atlanta. Skittles isn't the first popular food brand to find itself at the center of a major controversy. The terms “the Twinkie defense” and “don't drink the Kool-Aid” became part of the vernacular decades ago in the wake of tragic events. More recently, Doritos made headlines when it was reported that the corn chips were Saddam Hussein's favorite snack. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

    It could've been Starbursts, Twizzlers or Sour Patch Kids. But when Trayvon Martin was fatally shot, he happened to be carrying a bag of Skittles.

  • People visit Google's stand at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo in New York
    Google stock split helps Page, Brin maintain grip Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc announced a stock split designed to preserve the control of co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin over the world's No. 1 Web search … More »Google stock split helps Page, Brin maintain grip

    People visit Google's stand at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo in New York

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc announced a stock split designed to preserve the control of co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin over the world's No. 1 Web search engine, asking investors to trust their long-term vision. The surprise decision, which its board unanimously approved, came as the company exceeded Wall …

  • Kraft discontinues Athenos Greek yogurt Reuters - 16 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc is discontinuing its Athenos line of Greek yogurt, the company said on Thursday, exiting the fast-growing U.S. Greek yogurt market. Athenos, … More »Kraft discontinues Athenos Greek yogurt

    (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc is discontinuing its Athenos line of Greek yogurt, the company said on Thursday, exiting the fast-growing U.S. Greek yogurt market. Athenos, which also makes feta cheese, hummus and pita chips, discontinued the yogurt in March. "Although we had a loyal following of Athenos Greek yogurt fans, …

  • A man speaks to a potential employer while attending the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. career fair held by the New York State department of Labor in New York
    Jobless claims cast cloud on labor market Reuters - 16 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit a two-month high last week and more applications were received in the prior week than initially … More »Jobless claims cast cloud on labor market

    A man speaks to a potential employer while attending the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. career fair held by the New York State department of Labor in New York

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit a two-month high last week and more applications were received in the prior week than initially reported, suggesting a cooling in the labor market recovery. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 13,000 last week to a seasonally …

  • Home shown for sale in Pacifica
    Home prices close to bottoming, to rise in 2013 Reuters - 22 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The relentless decline in home prices is nearing an end and prices should rise for the first time in seven years in 2013, but a possible new wave … More »Home prices close to bottoming, to rise in 2013

    Home shown for sale in Pacifica

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The relentless decline in home prices is nearing an end and prices should rise for the first time in seven years in 2013, but a possible new wave of foreclosures could threaten the recovery, according a Reuters poll of economists. The median forecast of 24 economists polled by Reuters was for the …

  • A "Walmart Entertainment" stamp in indelible ink has been placed on a disc, preventing any further conversion, but allowing it to still be played, at a Wal-Mart store in Rosemead, Calif., Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Wal-Mart is set to unveil its "disc-to-digital" service for converting old DVDs into an online library that is available over the Internet. The fee it will charge per disc is meant to cover the cost of hosting and delivering reams of movie files to various devices. The world's largest retailer also aims to keep drawing customers to its big-box stores as their movie-watching habits change. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
    Wal-Mart previews 'Disc to Digital' movie service AP - 23 hrs ago

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. previewed its "Disc to Digital" service for converting DVDs into an online library on Wednesday. Based on my experience, I'd give it a six out of … More »Wal-Mart previews 'Disc to Digital' movie service

    A "Walmart Entertainment" stamp in indelible ink has been placed on a disc, preventing any further conversion, but allowing it to still be played, at a Wal-Mart store in Rosemead, Calif., Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Wal-Mart is set to unveil its "disc-to-digital" service for converting old DVDs into an online library that is available over the Internet. The fee it will charge per disc is meant to cover the cost of hosting and delivering reams of movie files to various devices. The world's largest retailer also aims to keep drawing customers to its big-box stores as their movie-watching habits change. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. previewed its "Disc to Digital" service for converting DVDs into an online library on Wednesday. Based on my experience, I'd give it a six out of 10.

  • Federal Reserve Board Governor Raskin delivers a speech entitled "Mortgage Servicing Issues" before the National Consumer Law Center conference in Boston
    Fed prepared to act, but only if economy weakens Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve officials, out on a speaking spree on Thursday, suggested the economy would have to deteriorate for the central bank to consider … More »Fed prepared to act, but only if economy weakens

    Federal Reserve Board Governor Raskin delivers a speech entitled "Mortgage Servicing Issues" before the National Consumer Law Center conference in Boston

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve officials, out on a speaking spree on Thursday, suggested the economy would have to deteriorate for the central bank to consider additional monetary stimulus. Policymakers did hint at the possibility of further action. Fed Board Governor Sarah Raskin said the U.S. central bank …

  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall Street rallies as global fears ebb, Google up late Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks scored a second day of solid gains on Thursday, led by materials and energy stocks, as investors set aside weak figures on the domestic … More »Wall Street rallies as global fears ebb, Google up late

    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks scored a second day of solid gains on Thursday, led by materials and energy stocks, as investors set aside weak figures on the domestic labor market. Rumors about strong growth figures due overnight from China helped wash away some of the worries that hit stocks during a five-day streak …

  • FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2011, file photo, Victoria Puerto checks her flight information and tickets near flight status boards at the Miami International Airport in Miami. Airlines are slowly, steadily recovering from their meltdown five years ago, when, under the strain of near-record consumer travel demand, their performance tanked. Industry performance for all four measurements was slightly better in 2011 compared with 2010, according to the report being released Monday, April 2, 2012. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)
    Report: AirTran did the best job for passengers AP - 20 hrs ago

    Airlines, led by low-cost carrier AirTran Airways, are doing a better job of getting passengers to their destinations on time, with their bags, and with fewer complaints, … More »Report: AirTran did the best job for passengers

    FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2011, file photo, Victoria Puerto checks her flight information and tickets near flight status boards at the Miami International Airport in Miami. Airlines are slowly, steadily recovering from their meltdown five years ago, when, under the strain of near-record consumer travel demand, their performance tanked. Industry performance for all four measurements was slightly better in 2011 compared with 2010, according to the report being released Monday, April 2, 2012. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)

    Airlines, led by low-cost carrier AirTran Airways, are doing a better job of getting passengers to their destinations on time, with their bags, and with fewer complaints, private researchers who have analyzed federal data on airline performance said Monday.

  • A Goldman Sachs sign is seen on at the company's post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Goldman to pay $22 million to settle "huddles" case Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $22 million to settle civil charges arising from company procedures that created the risk select clients would receive … More »Goldman to pay $22 million to settle "huddles" case

    A Goldman Sachs sign is seen on at the company's post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $22 million to settle civil charges arising from company procedures that created the risk select clients would receive market-sensitive information, such as changes to Goldman's recommendation lists and its ratings of stocks. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission …

  • A logo of an Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is seen at a branch in London
    Government must curb RBS, Lloyds pay before sale-investor group Reuters - 2 hrs 18 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The government should rein in salaries at Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds before embarking on any sale of its stakes in them, a private shareholder … More »Government must curb RBS, Lloyds pay before sale-investor group

    A logo of an Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is seen at a branch in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - The government should rein in salaries at Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds before embarking on any sale of its stakes in them, a private shareholder group said, as anger over bankers' pay mounted ahead of their annual general meetings. "It has become a truism that senior bank pay is grossly excessive …

  • World markets mixed as NKorea rocket fails AP - 3 hrs ago

    Shares were mixed Friday, as weak Chinese and U.S. economic data cast a pall over early trading in Europe, but Asian markets rallied after North Korea's rocket launch … More »World markets mixed as NKorea rocket fails

    Shares were mixed Friday, as weak Chinese and U.S. economic data cast a pall over early trading in Europe, but Asian markets rallied after North Korea's rocket launch failed.

  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Futures fall on Spanish yields, China GDP Reuters - 20 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Friday as concerns over Spain's rising borrowing costs resurfaced and after disappointing Chinese growth data, and banks … More »Futures fall on Spanish yields, China GDP

    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Friday as concerns over Spain's rising borrowing costs resurfaced and after disappointing Chinese growth data, and banks fell after quarterly results. JPMorgan Chase & Co shares fell alongside first quarter profit, and Wells Fargo lost more than 2 percent after results. Earlier …

  • A labourer walks on coils of steel wire at a steel market in Shenyang
    Weak China GDP growth no signal for fresh stimulus Reuters - 6 mins ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Speculation that China's weakest quarter of annual economic growth since the global financial crisis will trigger a flood of policy support to fight … More »Weak China GDP growth no signal for fresh stimulus

    A labourer walks on coils of steel wire at a steel market in Shenyang

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Speculation that China's weakest quarter of annual economic growth since the global financial crisis will trigger a flood of policy support to fight the downturn misses a crucial point - the taps are already turned on. The annual rate of GDP growth in the first quarter slowed to 8.1 percent from 8.9 …

  • China faces inflation, growth risks: Premier Wen Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said China faces rising inflation risks even as its economy fights growth headwinds, hours after data showed the world's … More »China faces inflation, growth risks: Premier Wen

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said China faces rising inflation risks even as its economy fights growth headwinds, hours after data showed the world's second-biggest economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly three years in the first quarter. Wen said Beijing would continue to improve and fine-tune macroeconomic …

  • The News Corporation building is seen in New York
    Hacking report threatens Murdoch's grip on BSkyB Reuters - 2 hrs 46 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British parliamentary report into a phone hacking scandal may lead eventually to News Corp being forced into cutting or selling its stake in the … More »Hacking report threatens Murdoch's grip on BSkyB

    The News Corporation building is seen in New York

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British parliamentary report into a phone hacking scandal may lead eventually to News Corp being forced into cutting or selling its stake in the highly profitable pay-TV firm BSkyB, having already dropped its bid to buy it outright last year. Parliament's culture committee is widely expected to criticize …

  • People visit Google's stand at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo in New York
    Google flat as earnings beat offsets slipping ad rates Reuters - 27 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc were nearly flat in premarket trade on Friday, as investors weighed a convincing first-quarter profit beat against a second straight … More »Google flat as earnings beat offsets slipping ad rates

    People visit Google's stand at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo in New York

    (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc were nearly flat in premarket trade on Friday, as investors weighed a convincing first-quarter profit beat against a second straight quarterly slip in search advertising rates. The company also announced a stock split designed to preserve the control of co-founders Larry Page and Sergey …

  • A visitor uses his mobile phone as he walks past the Microsoft booth with a logo for cloud computing software application at the CeBit computer fair in Hanover
    Microsoft wins its biggest cloud computing client Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Microsoft announced its biggest-ever customer for cloud computing - software that it hosts on behalf of clients and delivers over the Internet - after … More »Microsoft wins its biggest cloud computing client

    A visitor uses his mobile phone as he walks past the Microsoft booth with a logo for cloud computing software application at the CeBit computer fair in Hanover

    LONDON (Reuters) - Microsoft announced its biggest-ever customer for cloud computing - software that it hosts on behalf of clients and delivers over the Internet - after winning a contract to provide free services to a major Indian education body. Microsoft, which was built on the sale of expensive software that is installed …

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