BUSINESS

• Alcan: Shareholders should nix Alcoa bid
  Canadian aluminum maker Alcan urges shareholders to reject hostile $27 billion Alcoa bid
• Chinese producers defend their exports
  Chinese producers downplay risk of chemical taint in exports _ again
• MGM panel to study Tracinda's move
  MGM Mirage board creates committee to consider Tracinda's move to buy 2 properties
• Sesame Tahini recalled due to salmonella
  Sesame Tahini recalled due to salmonella
• P&G plans smaller, stronger detergent
  Procter & Gamble to double liquid detergents' strength, halve their size
• XM restores radio service after glitch
  XM Satellite Radio restores service after software glitch disrupts service for about a day
• Oil prices fall more than $1 a barrel
  Oil prices fall more than $1 a barrel ahead of June contract expiration, inventory report
• Summary Box: Big houses getting popular
  Summary Box: Appetite for big houses is growing
• Bernanke: Education key to vital economy
  Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke says education is key to nation's economic vitality
• EU clears Universal, BMG music deal
  EU clears Universal and BMG to combine music publishing units
• Treasurys fall amid company bond offers
  U.S. Treasury bonds sell off amid heavy corporate bond issuance
• Appetite for big houses is growing
  Appetite for big houses keeps growing _ though family size shrinks and cost rise
• Staples gives cautious profit outlook
  Staples says 1Q profit rises 12 percent, but offers cautious outlook
• Century of plastic celebrated in London
  London's Science Museum celebrates 100 years of plastics
• Commodities prices slump across markets
  Commodities sag as crude oil, gold and grains futures all decline
• Mortgage exec: Risky loans hurt industry
  Banking executive: Risky mortgage players harm entire industry's reputation
• BP shuts 100,000 barrels of Alaska oil
  BP shuts 100,000 barrels of output in Prudhoe Bay for a 'few days' due to water pipeline leak
• BJ's Wholesale 1Q profit declines
  BJ's Wholesale posts lower 1st-quarter profit as cost increases offset revenue growth
• Halliburton's Lesar begins work in Dubai
  Halliburton shifting focus toward the Mideast, CEO says
• Halliburton shifts focus toward Mideast
  CEO says Halliburton is shifting focus away from North America and toward the Mideast
• CompUSA to narrow its retail focus
  CompUSA to narrow retail focus on tech lovers and business customers
• Dollar gains on euro in face of ZEW
  Dollar moves on euro despite strong numbers from German index
• Corn prices gain strength on forecasts
  Corn prices gain strength on reports of unfavorable weather
• Chinese stocks hit record high
  Chinese stocks hit record as investors disregard efforts to cool market; yuan gains
• Tupelo honey harvest hurt by drought
  Annual tupelo honey harvest hurt by drought
• Tupelo bees in North Florida unharmed
  Tupelo bees in North Florida so far unharmed by whatever is killing bees elsewhere
• Universal Studios plans S. Korea park
  Universal Parks & Resorts, partner plan to set up Universal Studios theme park in South Korea
• Railroads bask in Buffett favor
  Billionaire Warren Buffett's interest in railroads inspires other investors
• Boeing debuts new production line
  First 787 taking shape as Boeing debuts new production line
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Oh, yes! Ohno takes 'Dancing' title
  2-time Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno takes 'Dancing With the Stars' title
• 'Idol' finalists take last turn on stage
  'American Idol' finalists take last turns on stage, highlighting their different styles
• Oprah `stunned' by dad's plan for book
  Winfrey says she was `stunned' to hear that her father is planning a book on her
• Frank Gehry sued over jewelry line
  Architect Frank Gehry sued in LA over jewelry collection that bears his name
• Spector jury sees video of key witness
  Phil Spector jury sees video of chauffeur talking to detectives hours after actress' death
• Wife says Stapp 'wasted' in 911 call
  Wife says ex-Creed frontman Scott Stapp 'on drugs and pot' in 911 tape
• Streisand criticized for high tix prices
  Italian consumer groups ask authorities to cancel Streisand concert over high ticket prices
• John Wayne celebrated on 100th birthday
  You're 100, pilgrim: John Wayne celebrated as actor and patriot on anniversary of his birth
• Man cited for DWI at Ark. drive-through
  Arkansas man cited for DWI for sleeping in fast-food drive-through
• Woman, 75, catches wild cat in trap
  Would Morris hiss like this? Utah woman, 75, rents trap and catches wild cat
• Wild turkey injures school bus driver
  Conn. school bus driver suffers cuts after wild turkey crashes through windshield
• Jolie plans to take break from films
  Jolie says she plans to take a year's hiatus from films to spend more time with her family
• `Apprentice' reject settles lawsuit
  `Apprentice' reject who claimed age discrimination settles lawsuit with Donald Trump
• Jessica Alba says she hates to hear 'no'
  Jessica Alba on her rebellious streak: 'I love challenging authority,' actress tells magazine
• Paula Abdul breaks nose in dog mishap
  Paula Abdul breaks nose, fractures toe while trying to avoid stepping on her pet dog
• Man streaks through Nuremberg on whim
  American tourist on tour streaks through Nuremberg, just to see what it was like
• Tagger: Graffiti so common it must be OK
  Man busted for tagging Milwaukee bridge says graffiti so common it must be legal
• Scorsese starts world-cinema project
  Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese begins effort to restore movies from around the world
• Coen brothers spin murderous Texas tale
  Coen brothers spin a murderous Texas tale in their latest film, `No Country for Old Men'
• Bond star says he's a bit out of shape
  James Bond star Daniel Craig says he's a bit out of shape but is putting the muscles back
• Madrid airport auctions lost items
  Wedding dress, stilts snapped up at auction of lost-and-found at Madrid airport
• Anchor Stone Phillips out at NBC News
  Network not renewing contract of `Dateline NBC' anchor Stone Phillips, in cost-cutting move
• Harry Potter film to premiere in Tokyo
  Global debut of `Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' to be held June 28 in Tokyo
• It's curtains for Carnegie Hall tenants
  Carnegie Hall to expand artistic and education programs, take over tenants' studios
• Fergie says tour a confidence booster
  Fergie says tour, success of her album, `The Dutchess,' boosts her confidence in solo act
• Fall TV lineups loaded with questions
  Rash of questions arise from broadcast networks' announcement of new fall schedules
• Rush resurrects Barbossa in `Pirates'
  Geoffrey Rush resurrects Captain Jack nemesis Barbossa in new `Pirates of the Caribbean' film
• Protesters call King Tut exhibit racist
  Protesters denounce King Tut exhibition in Philadelphia as racist
• Historian Eugen Weber dies at 82
  Eugen Weber, expert on France, dies in California at 82
• Dennis Quaid to be a father again
  Dennis Quaid and his wife are expecting twins by a surrogate mother, actor's publicist says
• `Kite Runner' author out with new book
  `Kite Runner' author Khaled Hosseini seeks repeat success with highly anticipated second novel
• Imus sidekick loses planned Boston gig
  Boston radio station cancels plans to use Don Imus sidekick as talk-show co-host
• `The Addams Family' planned for Broadway
  A musical version of `The Addams Family' cartoons is planned for Broadway for 2009-10 season
• 'Heroes' first season ends with boom
  First season of NBC's 'Heroes' ends with boom as super-folks play their roles
• Urban greeted with alcohol in Australia
  Fresh out of rehab, country singer Keith Urban greeted with alcohol in Australia
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HEALTH

• FDA approves period suppression pill
  Birth-control pill meant to put stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely wins FDA approval
• Company touts over-the-counter diet pill
  GlaxoSmithKline opens exhibit on over-the-counter diet pill; drugmaker touts diet, exercise
• Patients weigh options amid Avandia risk
  Patients weigh options after diabetes pill is examined for possibly higher heart attack risk
• Gene therapy used to cure mice blindness
  Researchers in Fla., Maine use gene therapy to restore sight in mice with hereditary blindness
• Study: Lincoln ill at Gettysburg Address
  Report says Abraham Lincoln suffered bad case of smallpox when he delivered Gettysburg Address
• Cleveland heart doctor is drug watchdog
  Cleveland heart doctor, safety crusader who warned about Vioxx takes on another risky drug
• U.N. seeks bird flu vaccine for poor
  U.N. health agency seeks to ensure poor countries get fair share of bird flu vaccine
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POLITICS

• Giuliani: I can battle in the blues
  GOP presidential contender Rudy Giuliani says he can battle Democrats in blue states
• Bush's seat belt usage not locked down
  Does Bush buckle up when he drives around the ranch? White House isn't saying
• Agreement near on Iraq funding bill
  White House, lawmakers near compromise on war funding; Deal would not contain timeline
• Immigration deal survives early test
  Immigration bill survives attempt to scrap temporary worker program
• Bush declassifies al-Qaida intelligence
  Bush declassifies intelligence saying bin Laden ordered attacks outside Iraq
• House defeats bid to reprimand Murtha
  House Democrats reject GOP effort to reprimand senior Democrat Murtha
• Goodling broke down over firings
  DOJ official: Goodling broke down over firings
• Agencies told to curb use of SS numbers
  Federal agencies told to eliminate unnecessary collection and use of Social Security numbers
• Obama's wife quits food supplier's board
  Obama's wife resigns from board of food supplier for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
• Senate roll call: immigration
  How they voted: Senate immigration roll call
• Democrats close to GOP in fundraising
  Democrats boost fundraising efforts, pull nearly even with Republicans
• House approves bill to challenge OPEC
  House passes bill to try to rein in OPEC, hold down gasoline prices
• Al Franken's worth nothing to laugh at
  Comedian-candidate Al Franken worth between $4.3 million and $9.9 million
• McCain, Romney talk immigration in Texas
  GOP candidates John McCain, Mitt Romney talk immigration in Texas campaign swings
• Former White House aide seeks immunity
  Former White House aide seeks immunity in testimony about lobbyist's White House contacts
• House Dems to boosts domestic spending
  House Democrats seek to increase spending for veterans, security despite veto threat
• Fannie Mae oversight passes House
  Bill to tighten reins over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac clears House but Bush support uncertain
• Glover urges protection for poor nations
  Actor Danny Glover urges protection for poor countries against 'vulture funds'
• Huckabee to skip Carter conference
  White House hopeful Mike Huckabee says he won't attend conference due to Carter comments
• US hears blunt trade warning from China
  Chinese official warns U.S. against making trade disputes political
• Giuliani says Dems show weakness on Iraq
  GOP candidate Rudy Giuliani says Democrats showing the enemy weakness on Iraq
• Lebanon wants US aid to fight uprising
  Lebanon asks US for $280 million in military aid to help put down militants in refugee camp
• House Roll Call: Murtha reprimand
  House Roll Call: Murtha reprimand
• House votes to up visas for translators
  House votes to increase special immigrant visas for Iraqi, Afghan translators
• California urges EPA to approve waiver
  California urges EPA to approve greenhouse gas emissions waiver
• House bans laser-pointing at airplanes
  House approves bill to make it a crime to point lasers at airplanes
• Judge warns of disability appeal backlog
  Chief judge warns of backlog of disability appeals, delays in federal veterans court
• Lantos calls Iraq reconstruction a mess
  Chairman Lantos said reconstruction efforts are "mired in the mud of incompetence."
• House Roll Call: Mortgage giants
  House Roll Call: Mortgage giants
• House approves bill to combat spyware
  House approves legislation to combat criminal use of Internet spyware and other scams
• Correction: Dog bite story
  Correction: Dog bite story
• Forest Service giving nature lessons
  Forest Service aims to close 'nature-deficit' gap by getting kids out into the woods more
• Giuliani sends mixed signals about Iowa
  GOP presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani sending mixed signals about competing in Iowa
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SCIENCE

• Study: Female sharks fertilize own eggs
  Study finds female sharks can fertilize their own eggs, give birth without sperm from males
• Wayward whales circle near Calif. bridge
  2 wayward whales stall in their journey back toward Pacific Ocean, circling near Calif. bridge
• Expert: Aquatic virus hits 2 Great Lakes
  Expert says fast-spreading aquatic virus is reaching epidemic proportions in two Great Lakes
• Tomato-killing virus detected in Calif.
  Tomato yellow leaf curl, an insect-borne virus that kills tomato plants, is detected in Calif.
• Bird watcher spots snail kite in S.C.
  Bird watcher spots endangered snail kite in S.C.; animal is seldom seen north of central Fla.
• Scientists to study flow of contaminants
  Scientists to put red dye in river to see how it transports hazardous contaminants to beaches
• Smokies to rid areas of nonnative plants
  Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees work to remove non-native plants from wetlands
• Study: Climate change may imperil plants
  Study finds climate change could drive relatives of plants like potato, peanut into extinction
• Group: European mammals face extinction
  Group says European mammals, ranging from Iberian lynx to Saiga antelope, face extinction
• Plane in restricted area at space center
  Small plane searched after pilot violates restricted air space at Kennedy Space Center
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TECHNOLOGY

• Intel, STMicro partner on flash memory
  Intel, STMicro to partner on flash memory
• Hate your cell company? Start your own
  AP Centerpiece: Interested in Scrabble? Want to save the tuna? Start your own cell company
• Slow summer for gamers but some new fare
  Summer of video games: Real heat's in late fall but lots of new fare in coming months
• CNN buys stake in Internet Broadcasting
  Internet Broadcasting says CNN is buying stake in company and that they will swap online news
• Alltel to offer location Caller ID
  Alltel launches caller ID function that will display location information
• New T-Mobile phone runs Windows Mobile 6
  New BlackBerry challenger from T-Mobile runs Windows Mobile 6 operating system
• Google to show daily list of hot topics
  Google Inc. to provide daily breakdown on hottest search requests
• Cities struggle with wireless Internet
  AP IMPACT: Despite high hopes for economic development, cities struggle with wireless Internet
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U.S.

• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Liberty student arrested on bomb charges
  Police arrest Liberty University student, claim he planned to go to Falwell funeral with bombs
• La. child rapist's death sentence upheld
  La. court upholds death sentence for child rapist; case could become test for Supreme Court
• Drunk driving charge for Mn. legislator
  Minnesota Senate leader arrested on drunken driving charge soon after end of session
• Kentucky gov wins 2nd term nomination
  Despite hiring scandal, Kentucky governor wins GOP nomination for 2nd term
• Texas horse slaughter plants stay shut
  Efforts to reopen 2 Texas horse slaughter plants fail; only only 1 U.S. plant remains
• 1 killed, 2 hurt in Chicago bank robbery
  1 killed, 2 injured during South Side Chicago bank robbery; suspects still at large
• Trooper suspended over porn star claims
  Porn star claims Tennessee state trooper dropped drug charge in exchange for tryst
• Report issued on Ca. firefighter deaths
  Report: Risky decisions may have led to California firefighters' deaths last year
• School, religious group settle lawsuit
  Southern Illinois University, Christian student group reach lawsuit settlement
• Thousands mourn Falwell at funeral
  Faithful by the thousands attend Falwell funeral at church he founded in 1956
• Golfer dies after cart plunges off cliff
  Golfer killed after cart plunges 75 feet from cliff in Fallbrook, Calif.
• No new trial for convicted Wis. man
  Judge decides against a new trial for Wis. man convicted of killing photographer
• Police actions defended in Wis crash
  Police defend decision not to arrest Wis. driver, say alcohol test wouldn't hold up in court
• Witness: UN workers got prostitutes
  Witness: Family gave discounted homes, cash, prostitutes to U.N. officials for contract tips
• Ohio doctor indicted in drug deaths
  Ohio doctor, 2 others accused of distributing drugs that led to 14 deaths
• Closing arguments in NY firefighter case
  Lawyers make closing arguments in trial of attacker who dressed as NYC firefighter
• Haiti strongman to be tried in NYC case
  Judge: Ex-Haiti paramilitary leader must be tried on NYC mortgage fraud charges
• Map thief ordered to pay $2.3M
  Man who admitted stealing about 100 rare maps from libraries ordered pay $2.3M in restitution
• Committee to examine Smithsonian exhibit
  House panel to examine an ex-Smithsonian director's claim that climate change exhibit altered
• Some US Muslims say suicide attacks OK
  Poll: 1 in 4 younger U.S. Muslims support suicide bombings at least rarely
• Ariz. executes inmate who fought appeals
  Arizona killer who wanted to die is executed by injection for 1987 crime spree
• Border Patrol helicopter crashes in yard
  Border Patrol helicopter crashes in Texas yard; pilot killed, passenger injured
• 100 suspected illegal workers arrested
  More than 100 suspected illegal workers arrested in poultry plant raid in rural Missouri
• R.I. court to take up gay divorce case
  R.I. Supreme Court will hear case of couple, wed in Mass., seeking divorce
• Coyote bites 5-year-old boy in N.J. town
  Small boy bitten by coyote in N.J. town; 2nd such attack in area since April
• Idaho rampage opens mental health debate
  Idaho courthouse shooting reveals difficulty of locking up mentally ill
• 3 Times journalists detained in Ethiopia
  3 New York Times journalists detained for 5 days in Ethiopia, then released, paper says
• U.S. wants more Taliban on U.N. list
  U.S. wants Security Council to expand list of Taliban fighters subject to U.N. sanctions
• Coasts brace for a busy hurricane season
  Forecasters tell residents along Gulf and East coasts to expect a busy hurricane season
• Pa. woman who slashed womb gets prison
  Pennsylvania woman sentenced to prison for trying to cut baby from neighbor's womb
• Ala. reactor restarted after 22 years
  Alabama nuclear plant restarts reactor after 22-year shutdown; plant was once nation's largest
• Corzine: Shut down National Guard range
  Corzine says New Jersey National Guard range should be shut down after wildfire
• Row house fire kills 6 in Baltimore
  6 dead, 7 injured as fire engulfs Baltimore row house; victims believed to be extended family
• FBI intercepts key in Padilla case
  Thousands of FBI intercepts key in terror case against suspected al-Qaida operative Padilla
• NYC's taxi fleet going green by 2012
  NYC's yellow cab fleet will be entirely hybrid within 5 years, mayor says
• Capuchin monkey dies of plague at zoo
  Plague kills monkey at Denver Zoo; officials seek to prevent epidemic by isolating primates
• Owners reclaim 2 dogs lost after Katrina
  La. family gets 2 dogs back from new owners, who adopted them after Hurricane Katrina
• Woman dies after officers use stun gun
  Homeless Okla. woman dies after being handcuffed, stunned with Taser by police
• Texas town worried by polygamist
  Utah sect member plans to move family, business to Texas Panhandle town
• Job awaits ex-mayor's prison release
  Ex-Providence, R.I., mayor, convicted of corruption, has job waiting for him at luxury hotel
• Baby burned in microwave leaves hospital
  2-month-old girl burned in microwave in Texas released from hospital; father charged
• Trucker sentenced for wood-chipper crash
  Trucker sentenced to prison for wood-chipper crash that killed a father, 2 triplets
• Texas lawmaker beds down at Capitol
  Ailing Texas lawmaker makes his bed at the Capitol to block a voter-ID bill
• Duke cheating case hit Asian students
  Lawyer: Duke Univ. cheating case hit Asian students hardest; cultural norms led to confessions
• 2 plead guilty to Georgetown slaying
  2 men enter guilty pleas in stabbing death of British activist in Georgetown
• Firefighter died after fire trucks crash
  Connecticut firefighter dies from injuries after 2 fire trucks crash racing to blaze
• Bad time for Maine seal rehab shutdown
  Marine mammal facility is shut down in Maine just as harbor seals begin having their pups
• Boy who fought cancer treatment dies
  Boy with cancer whose family fought in court to end chemotherapy treatment dies
• Doctor convicted of supporting al-Qaida
  New York jury rejects Fla. doctor's defense, convicting him of helping al-Qaida
• Biden: UN arrears resolution progressing
  U.S. senator expects key committee to pass resolution this week for full funding of the U.N.
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WORLD

• Guatemala ratifies adoption treaty
  Guatemala ratifies international adoption treaty to reform corruption-prone system
• Former PM quitting top Pakistan party
  Former key official quitting Pakistan's ruling party amid fraying support for leader
• Ex-KGB agent accused in Litvinenko death
  Britain seeks extradition of Russian in poisoning death of ex-spy, starting diplomatic row
• Cuba to modernize its ethanol production
  Cuba to modernize its ethanol production despite Castro opposition to biofuel
• Colombian rebels want peace talks
  Colombian rebels want peace talks that include cease-fire, freeze to U.S. trade pact efforts
• North Dakota pushes potatoes in Cuba
  North Dakota seeks agreement to ship potatoes to Cuba
• Brazil mines and energy minister resigns
  Brazil mines and energy minister resigns amid bid-rigging and embezzlement scandal
• Al-Qaida's No. 2 praises Taliban chief
  Al-Qaida's No. 2 praises killed Taliban commander in new audiotape
• Opposition seeks revote in Nigeria
  Opposition candidates seek court annulment of Nigerian presidential elections
• Thousands flee battered Palestinian camp
  Thousands flee Palestinian refugee camp battered by fight between Lebanese troops, militants
• Travelers' losses bought at airport sale
  Wedding dress, stilts snapped up at lost-and-found auction at Madrid airport
• Israel threatens Hamas political leaders
  Israel threatens Hamas political leaders a day after rocket kills Israeli woman
• Pakistan pressured over radical mosque
  Pakistani government under pressure to crack down on radical mosque after police abductions
• China's environment continues to worsen
  Report: China's environmental situation continues to deteriorate
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,422
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,422 Tuesday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Bomb in Turkish capital kills 6
  Bomb in Turkish capital kills 6, injures 80
• Baghdad market bomb kills 25, hurts 60
  Car bombing kills 25, injures 60 at outdoor market in Shiite area of Baghdad
• Gay bishop kept out of Anglican meeting
  Gay Episcopal bishop not invited to world Anglican meeting; conservative bishop also barred
• Residents say militants armed, reclusive
  Camp residents describe militants as heavily armed, imposing strict religious dictates
• Study highlights seniors' contributions
  Study highlights senior citizens' contributions to society, shows many put off retirement
• US Commander: Guantanamo more controlled
  AP Interview: Guantanamo commander says prison more secure, holding 'high-value' prisoners
• Iran hikes gasoline prices 25 percent
  Iran hikes gasoline prices 25 percent amid growing discontent over inflation, plans rationing
• US center: Woman held in Iran not spy
  Wilson Center director says Iranian-American held in Iran is no spy
• Potential witness in Litvinenko case ill
  Potential witness in case of poisoned ex-spy is ill in Ural Mountains prison, lawyer says
• Court probes Central African Republic
  International prosecutors investigate alleged atrocities in Central African Republic
• New panel to oversee police in N.Ireland
  Britain forms Catholic-Protestant board, including Sinn Fein, to oversee N. Ireland police
• Physicist Pierre-Gilles de Gennes dies
  Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, Nobel Prize winner for liquid crystals research, dies in France at 74
• U.S. urges complaint against IAEA chief
  U.S. seeks support among allies for complaint against U.N. nuclear watchdog chief's Iran stand
• Somali peace conference needs money
  Plans for Somali peace conference suffer from lack of funding, official says
• Belarus frees opposition pair early
  2 Belarus opposition leaders who were sentenced to 3 years in prison freed early
• UN criticizes Japan on sex slaves
  UN criticizes Japan for 'denial' of WWII sex slaves, urges help for victims
• Pakistani raid kills 4 militants
  At least 4 militants killed in Pakistani raid on training camp near Afghan border
• Iraq's al-Sadr harbors ambitious plans
  Muqtada al-Sadr bides his time as he harbors ambitious plans for himself and his movement
• Dream of inter-Korean rail link far off
  The dream and reality of permanent inter-Korean rail links are still far apart
• 3 bombs in northern Indian town wound 6
  3 bombs explode in northern Indian town where Hindus, Muslims fought; at least 6 wounded
• Hezbollah backs Lebanon army in standoff
  Shiite Hezbollah backs Lebanon's army in standoff with Sunni militant group
• Key figures in the Litvinenko affair
  Key figures in the poisoning in London of Alexander Litvinenko
• Myanmar urged to relent on Suu Kyi
  Southeast Asian nations urge Myanmar not to renew Nobel Peace laureate Suu Kyi's detention
• German authorities use scent tracking
  German authorities use scent tracking to keep tabs on G-8 protesters
• Timeline in poisoning of ex-KGB agent
  Timeline in poisoning case of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko
• Philippines probing election cheating
  Philippine election body to probe reports of massive cheating in a southern province
• Report: US missile data leaked in Japan
  Report: Classified data on US missile system leaked from Japan's navy
• Ambassador: Apology for Pollard remarks
  U.S. ambassador apologizes for remarks on Israel spy
• Report: Australia joins on missiles
  Report: Australia to join Japan, U.S. study on missile defense
• Iran, U.S.-allied Arabs relations heat up
  Relations heat up between Iran and U.S.-allied Arabs at they compete for power in Middle East
• U.N. urges attention to Somalia
  U.N. humanitarian chief urges world to help Somalia in hour of desperate need
• Brazil, Paraguay wrestle with smuggling
  Brazil, Paraguay struggle to combat smuggling at Friendship Bridge
• Kazakh president approves amendments
  Kazakh president approves constitutional amendments to waive his term limits indefinitely
• Strike quiets Punjab after clash
  After a Sikh clash, a general strike quiets the Punjab
• U.S.: No heat on Israel to shun Syria
  U.S. ambassador says there is no pressure on Israel to shun Syria
• Today in history - May 22
  On May 22, 1907, actor-director Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England
• Riots against gov't in China
  Report: Thousands in southwest China riot at local government office
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BASEBALL

• Davies recaptures youth as Braves win
  Kyle Davies dominates Mets with his arm and his bat as Atlanta Braves rout New York 8-1
• Lopez feels right at home as Nats win
  Felipe Lopez hits grand slam against former team, rallying Nationals to 8-4 win over Reds
• Toronto backs Burnett, beats Orioles 6-4
  Alex Rios has 3 hits and drives in go-ahead run in fifth, leading Blue Jays past Orioles 6-4
• Wainwright, Cards earn 9-4 win over Bucs
  Wainwright labors through 5 1-3 innings and hits 2-run double, helping Cards beat Pirates 9-4
• Thome powers White Sox past Athletics
  Jim Thome hits 3-run homer and has 5 RBIs to lead White Sox to 10-4 victory over Athletics
• Santana, Morneau lead Twins past Rangers
  Johan Santana strikes out 13 and Justin Morneau homers twice as Twins beat Rangers 7-1
• Ramirez, Red Sox thump Mussina, Yanks
  Manny Ramirez hits 3-run homer and Red Sox jump on Mike Mussina, knocking back Yankees 7-3
• Cabrera does it all as Angels top Tigers
  Cabrera homers and makes leaping catch to end Tigers' comeback, leading Angels to 6-3 win
• Betancourt, Mariners rally past D'Rays
  Betancourt snaps sixth-inning tie with solo homer to help Mariners rally past Devil Rays 5-2
• Marlins rally to defeat the Phillies 5-3
  Miguel Cabrera's triple helps the Marlins rally to defeat the Phillies 5-3
• Aaron won't reconsider Bonds decision
  AP: Hank Aaron won't reconsider decision to stay away from Barry Bonds' record-breaker
• Brewers go from swings to soaps
  Going Hollywood: Brewers go from swings to soaps in appearance on 'The Young and the Restless'
• Vincent to Selig: Steer clear of Bonds
  Fay Vincent says Bud Selig should not be in ballpark if and when Bonds breaks homer record
• Excerpts of AP interview with Hank Aaron
  Excerpts of The Associated Press telephone interview with Hank Aaron
• National League leaders
  National League leaders
• American League leaders
  American League leaders
• Klesko splashes first homer for Giants
  Ryan Klesko splashes first homer for Giants in 4-0 win over the Astros
• A-Rod, Giambi homer as Yanks beat Bosox
  Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi homer as Yankees beat Red Sox
• Fielder's homers lift Brewers past Dodgers
  Prince Fielder hits 2 home runs to lead the Brewers to a 9-5 win over the Dodgers
• Winn, Klesko, Lowry lead Giants to win
  Randy Winn, Ryan Klesko and Noah Lowry lead San Francisco Giants over Houston Astros 4-0
• Quentin homers twice as D'backs win
  Carlos Quentin homers twice and drives in career-high 5 runs, and D'backs top Rockies 6-5
• 45 days later, Indians win home opener
  Casey Blake homers and Indians remain baseball's best home team with 5-2 win over Mariners
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BASKETBALL

• Rockets hire Adelman as head coach
  Houston Rockets hire Rick Adelman to replace Jeff Van Gundy as their new head coach
• Duncan, Spurs beat Jazz to take 2-0 lead
  Tim Duncan has 26 points and 14 rebounds and Spurs beat Jazz 105-96 to take 2-0 series lead
• Blazers beat odds, win NBA draft lottery
  Portland Trail Blazers win NBA draft lottery and will have shot at drafting Oden or Durant
• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Nolan, champion Shock remain unbeaten
  Deanna Nolan scores 21 points to lead defending champion Shock to 85-75 win over Lynx
• Griffith, Monarchs defeat Mystics
  Yolanda Griffith has 11 points and Monarchs dominate offensive boards to defeat Mystics 70-52
• Raptors give coach Mitchell new contract
  Toronto Raptors reward NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell with new 3-year contract
• Stern wants to examine NBA draft lottery
  NBA commissioner David Stern defends suspension rules, but wants to examine lottery
• Column: LeBron needs to play star card
  Column: LeBron James needs to play the star card to give Cavaliers a chance of reaching finals
• Pistons beat Cavs, take 1-0 series lead
  Marshall misses 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left, allowing Pistons to beat Cavs 79-76 in Game 1
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Ex-Villanova star Porter found beaten
  Howard Porter, ex-Villanova basketball star, found severely beaten in Minneapolis
• Injury rates high in NCAA contact sports
  Football and men's hockey continue to have highest injury rates, study of NCAA data finds
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FOOTBALL

• New Texas stadium to host '11 Super Bowl
  NFL owners vote to have Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, Texas, host 2011 Super Bowl
• Redskins apologize for Portis' remarks
  Redskins apologize for Portis' remarks on dog fighting; Samuels says he was wrong
• Green says he's done with the Chiefs
  Quarterback Trent Green practices but insists he won't play for Kansas City Chiefs again
• Giants get placekicker Tynes from Chiefs
  New York Giants acquire placekicker Lawrence Tynes from Kansas City Chiefs for draft pick
• Goodell reviews NFL concussion proposals
  NFL commissioner reviews whistle-blower proposal designed to protect players from concussions
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GOLF

• Wie accepts exemption for PGA Tour event
  Michelle Wie accepts sponsor's exemption to play in John Deere Classic for third straight year
• The 'Daly Show' remains a big favorite
  The 'Daly Show' - as in golfer John Daly - remains a big favorite with fans of PGA Tour
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HOCKEY

• Ducks hold off Wings; advance to finals
  Anaheim Ducks hold off Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in Game 6 to advance to Stanley Cup finals
• Postseason NHL Schedule
• Caps begin overhaul by inking Backstrom
  Washington Capitals begin offseason overhaul by signing No. 4 overall pick Nicklas Backstrom
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MORE SPORTS

• Landis' testimony centers on manager
  Cyclist Floyd Landis testifies during uncomfortable cross-examination in doping case
• Tuesday's Sports Transactions
  Tuesday's Sports Transactions
• Ex-cyclists implicate doctors in doping
  Two ex-teammates of Jan Ullrich admit using banned drugs with assistance of two team doctors
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NASCAR

• IRL team fined for illegal fuel blend
  IRL team Dreyer & Reinbold Racing fined for illegal fuel blend at Indianapolis 500
• NASCAR to use COT exclusively in 2008
  NASCAR will use the Car of Tomorrow exclusively in 2008, a year earlier than planned
• DEI drops appeal of COT penalties
  Dale Earnhardt Inc. drops appeal of penalties levied against Dale Earnhardt Jr., crew chief
• Montoya tries to make most of down time
  Juan Pablo Montoya tries to make most of down time after quick finish at Nextel Open
• Hendrick stable too full for Earnhardt
  Hendrick Motorsports' stable too full for free-agent-to-be Dale Earnhardt Jr. - right now
• Castroneves back in Indy spotlight again
  Now that he's won pole for Indy 500, Castroneves getting another glimpse of spotlight
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PERSONAL FINANCE

• Q: How can I protect gadgets on beach?
  Good Question: How can I protect my portable electronics at the beach?
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SOCCER

• AC Milan seeks redemption in final
  AC Milan seeks redemption for 2005 Champions League final loss when it faces Liverpool
• Champions League betrays its name
  AC Milan, Liverpool to play for Champions League title despite trailing in their own divisions
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TENNIS

• U.S. wins at ATP World Team Championship
  Bryans clinch United States' first victory in 3 years at ATP World Team Championship
• Davydenko wins easily in Austria
  Defending champion Nikolay Davydenko defeats Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo at Hypo Group International
• Venus, Sharapova advance at Istanbul Cup
  Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova advance at Istanbul Cup in preparation for the French Open
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