Egyptians vote on second day of presidential eletions AFP - 2 hrs 40 mins agoEgyptians swarmed polling stations on the second day Thursday of a gripping presidential election in which candidates are pitting stability against the ideals of the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule. More »Egyptians vote on second day of presidential eletions
Egyptians swarmed polling stations on the second day Thursday of a gripping presidential election in which candidates are pitting stability against the ideals of the uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak's rule.
Chen's brother flees east China village for Beijing AFP - 1 hr 7 mins agoThe brother of a blind Chinese activist who triggered a diplomatic row between Beijing and Washington arrived in the capital Thursday after escaping his heavily guarded home, a rights lawyer said. More »Chen's brother flees east China village for Beijing
The brother of a blind Chinese activist who triggered a diplomatic row between Beijing and Washington arrived in the capital Thursday after escaping his heavily guarded home, a rights lawyer said.
Romney opens new front vs Obama: schools are failing Reuters - 5 hrs agoGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney opened a new front in his fight against President Obama, accusing him of presiding over a failing U.S. education system in the grip of union bosses who refuse to accept reforms. More »Romney opens new front vs Obama: schools are failing
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney opened a new front in his fight against President Obama, accusing him of presiding over a failing U.S. education system in the grip of union bosses who refuse to accept reforms.
Inside the bus during drum major fatal hazing @ Good Morning America - 17 hrs agoNew documents describe a culture that considers repeated "hot seat" beatings and the final "crossing over" gauntlet that killed Robert Champion as rites of passage. More »Inside the bus during drum major fatal hazing
New documents describe a culture that considers repeated "hot seat" beatings and the final "crossing over" gauntlet that killed Robert Champion as rites of passage.
Iran navy saves U.S. freighter from pirates: report AFP - 12 hrs agoIran's navy said Thursday it saved an American-flagged cargo ship that was being attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Oman. More »Iran navy saves U.S. freighter from pirates: report
Iran's navy said Thursday it saved an American-flagged cargo ship that was being attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Oman.
Shareholders sue Facebook, NYSE comes calling @ Yahoo! Finance - 5 hrs agoThe fallout from Facebook's messy initial public offering widened as shareholders sued the social network and its bankers while a trading firm revealed a massive loss on the shares and threatened to seek "remedies." More »Shareholders sue Facebook, NYSE comes calling
The fallout from Facebook's messy initial public offering widened as shareholders sued the social network and its bankers while a trading firm revealed a massive loss on the shares and threatened to seek "remedies."
'American Idol' champion revealed @ Yahoo! Music - 3 hrs agoAfter four months and a record-setting 132 million votes, the 11th "American Idol" winner was announced Wednesday night. More »'American Idol' champion revealed
After four months and a record-setting 132 million votes, the 11th "American Idol" winner was announced Wednesday night.
- A smoke-free country? New Zealand taxes aim for it AP - 5 hrs ago
There are smoke-free bars, smoke-free parks, even smoke-free college campuses. But a smoke-free country?
- 'Pro-choice' Americans at record low, poll finds ABC OTUS News - 13 hrs ago
The percent of Americans who identify as “pro-choice” regarding legalized abortion is at a new low of 41 percent, according to a newly released Gallup poll. The figure is one percent lower than the previous all-time low registered by Gallup, which was in May 2009....
- Obama: I'm not an overspender ABC OTUS News - 12 hrs ago
At a fundraiser for his re-election campaign in Denver, President Obama set out to upend conventional Republican wisdom that his administration has been defined by excessive government spending.
- Breakdown or breakthrough? Iran nuclear talks hit a snag Time.com - 4 hrs ago
Nobody was expecting a breakthrough at Wednesday's nuclear talks in Baghdad, but most weren't expecting a breakdown, either.
- Fire on nuke-powered sub at Maine shipyard hurts 6 AP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago
A fire on a nuclear-powered submarine at a Maine shipyard has injured six people, including a firefighter.
- Pakistan officials say US drone kills 10 militants AP - 8 hrs ago
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone fired two missiles that killed 10 alleged militants in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border.
- Colin Powell has 'no problem' with gay marriage The Ticket - 15 hrs ago
Two weeks after President Obama declared his support for gay marriage, former Secretary of State Colin Powell told CNN that he has "no problem with it."
- Winds, heat hamper fight to contain Southwest wildfires Reuters - 8 hrs ago
Fire crews hampered by wind gusts and the driest conditions in two decades in the U.S. Southwest made slow gains on battling dangerous forest and brush fires, including one in Nevada that doubled in size overnight.
- Indian state OKs shooting tiger poachers on sight AP - 21 hrs ago
A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by allowing forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks on tigers and other wildlife.
- Hurricane Bud forms in the Pacific off Mexico AP - 6 hrs ago
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
- Proud in uniform: Academy graduates gay cadets ABC News - 15 hrs ago
Eight months after a repeal of the military’s “don’t ask , don’t tell” policy, the U.S. Air Force Academy today graduated its first group of openly gay cadets.
- Chinese couple bury woman alive after car accident Reuters - 9 hrs ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese police have arrested a young couple who buried an old woman alive believing she was dead after their car hit the 68-year-old, newspapers said on Thursday, in a case which has sparked outrage over declining public morality. The couple had been at an all-night karaoke session when they hit the …
Devils outlast Rangers, 5-3, take 3-2 series lead AP - 1 hr 29 mins ago
The New Jersey Devils never could have imagined they would have a three-goal lead on the New York Rangers less than 10 minutes into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals at hostile Madison Square G … More »Devils outlast Rangers, 5-3, take 3-2 series lead
The New Jersey Devils never could have imagined they would have a three-goal lead on the New York Rangers less than 10 minutes into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals at hostile Madison Square Garden.
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