Military commanders warned to get troops in line AP - 4 hrs agoFrom tasteless photos to urinating on dead insurgents, bad behavior by U.S. troops in Afghanistan has hampered America's war effort, triggering a new campaign by defense leaders to improve discipline in the ranks. More »Military commanders warned to get troops in line
From tasteless photos to urinating on dead insurgents, bad behavior by U.S. troops in Afghanistan has hampered America's war effort, triggering a new campaign by defense leaders to improve discipline in the ranks.
How strongly will Santorum endorse Romney? The Ticket - 15 hrs agoRick Santorum plans to endorse Mitt Romney in the general election against President Barack Obama, that much is clear. The question is, how strongly will he support his former rival after months of brutal back-and-forth attacks … More »How strongly will Santorum endorse Romney?
Rick Santorum plans to endorse Mitt Romney in the general election against President Barack Obama, that much is clear. The question is, how strongly will he support his former rival after months of brutal back-and-forth attacks during the Republican primary season? The answer could become more clear [...]
Yankees' Rivera tears ACL, career in jeopardy @ Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs agoAll-time saves leader Mariano Rivera twisted his right knee in a freak injury during batting practice Thursday, tearing his ACL and meniscus. The 42-year-old likely will miss the rest of the season. More »Yankees' Rivera tears ACL, career in jeopardy
All-time saves leader Mariano Rivera twisted his right knee in a freak injury during batting practice Thursday, tearing his ACL and meniscus. The 42-year-old likely will miss the rest of the season.
Sarkozy's chances fade two days before French runoff Reuters - 53 mins agoPresident Nicolas Sarkozy's chances of clinging to power were fading two days before France's election runoff after far-right and centrist leaders deserted him, despite polls putting Socialist Francois Hollande's lead na … More »Sarkozy's chances fade two days before French runoff
President Nicolas Sarkozy's chances of clinging to power were fading two days before France's election runoff after far-right and centrist leaders deserted him, despite polls putting Socialist Francois Hollande's lead narrowing.
Gingrich still thinks Romney lied during campaign ABC OTUS News - 11 hrs agoIn a new interview, former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said he still believes that Mitt Romney “said things that weren’t true,” over the course of the campaign. More »Gingrich still thinks Romney lied during campaign
In a new interview, former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said he still believes that Mitt Romney “said things that weren’t true,” over the course of the campaign.
Tallest man in U.S. seeking shoes, normalcy AP - 6 hrs agoThe tallest man in the United States has traveled from Minneapolis to Massachusetts for a custom shoe-fitting with Reebok that he hopes will help him live a normal life. More »Tallest man in U.S. seeking shoes, normalcy
The tallest man in the United States has traveled from Minneapolis to Massachusetts for a custom shoe-fitting with Reebok that he hopes will help him live a normal life.
Junior Seau's friends didn't see any warning signs @ Yahoo! Sports - 10 hrs agoThose who knew and loved Junior Seau say they didn't see this coming. ''This is not anything I thought he would ever do,'' former San Diego Chargers safety Miles McPherson said. More »Junior Seau's friends didn't see any warning signs
Those who knew and loved Junior Seau say they didn't see this coming. ''This is not anything I thought he would ever do,'' former San Diego Chargers safety Miles McPherson said.
- Researchers say they have new clue to Lost Colony AP - 9 hrs ago
A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century.
- Student abandoned in DEA cell for 5 days to sue for $20 Million @ ABC News - 15 hrs ago
A 23-year-old California college student who was left in a dark federal detention cell for five days without food, water, or a toilet has filed a claim against the U.S. government for $20 million.
- President Obama’s Cinco de Mayo DREAM wish The Ticket - 14 hrs ago
President Obama hosted a Cinco de Mayo party at the White House -- "even though it's only tres de Mayo, we just like to get the fiesta started early" -- and promised to push for comprehensive immigration reform.
- Kent State survivors seek new probe of 1970 shootings Reuters - 9 hrs ago
Survivors of the shooting of 13 students by the Ohio National Guard during an anti-war demonstration at Kent State University in 1970 called for a new probe into the incident that came to define divisions over the Vietnam War.
- Amateur sleuth helps stop National Archives thefts AP - 16 hrs ago
When J. David Goldin saw the recorded interview of Babe Ruth for sale on eBay he knew something was wrong. There was only one original record of that 1937 interview and Goldin had donated it to a government archive.
- California pension fund sues Wal-Mart, alleges bribery Reuters - 9 hrs ago
The second largest U.S. public pension fund said Thursday it had sued current and former executives and board members at Wal-Mart Stores Inc, alleging bribery and a cover-up in the company's expansion in Mexico.
- Japan switches off last nuclear power plant; will it cope? Reuters - 6 hrs ago
Japan shuts down its last working nuclear power reactor this weekend a year after a tsunami scarred the nation. If it survives the summer without major electricity shortages, producers fear the plants will stay offline for good.
- Suicide bomber kills 20 in northwest Pakistan Reuters - 3 hrs ago
A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people and wounded at least 45 on Friday in an attack on a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, casting doubt on official assertions that security offensives have weakened militants.
- Neo-Nazi suspected in Arizona murder-suicide Reuters - 12 hrs ago
The Neo-Nazi founder of an anti-immigrant border militia is believed to have shot and killed four people before turning a gun on himself following a domestic dispute at a home in a Phoenix suburb, police said on Thursday. Police believe Jason Todd "J.T." Ready opened fire at a house in Gilbert on Wednesday, killing his …
- 3 agents shot, injured in San Francisco Bay area incident AP - 10 hrs ago
Three Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were shot and injured Thursday while serving "high-risk" warrants during an early morning sweep of San Francisco Bay area gang members, authorities said.
- New spray makes you ‘instantly drunk,’ then wears off The Sideshow - 13 hrs ago
A French American scientist has invented a new alcohol spray that instantly intoxicates the user.
Terry hails 'revelation' Chelsea boss Di Matteo AFP - 1 hr 53 mins ago
Chelsea captain John Terry has given interim manager Roberto Di Matteo his stamp of approval as the club prepares for Saturday's FA Cup final challenge against Liverpool. More »Terry hails 'revelation' Chelsea boss Di Matteo
Chelsea captain John Terry has given interim manager Roberto Di Matteo his stamp of approval as the club prepares for Saturday's FA Cup final challenge against Liverpool.
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