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 Minneapolis Star Tribune | Romney backers hopeful about New Hampshire Minneapolis Star Tribune Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney points at the Sawyer bridge as he speaks in Hillsborough, NH, Friday, May 18, 2012. Photo: Mary Altaffer, Associated Press MANCHESTER, NH - In the weeks after the 2008 election, ... Obama and Democratic Party have twice the cash of Romney Obama has twice as much cash as Romney, but the money advantage is declining Romney fundraising trails Obama |
 News10.net | Police nab airline pilot with loaded gun in luggage Reuters By Neale Gulley | BUFFALO, NY May 18 (Reuters) - An airline pilot was arrested Friday morning at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after security screeners discovered a loaded revolver in his baggage. Brett Dieter, 52, of Barbersville, Virginia, ... Pilot arrested at Buffalo airport with loaded gun in bag Pilot accused of traveling with loaded revolver is arrested Feds say pilot tried to bring gun on plane |
 CBC.ca | Martin Spoke of 'Crazy and Creepy' Man Following Him, Friend Says New York Times A girl who talked on the phone with Trayvon Martin on the night of Feb. 26 has told a state prosecutor that she heard rising fear in Mr. Martin's voice that peaked with words like “get off, get off,” right before she lost contact with him and he was ... Trayvon Martin Witness Believes 'He Intended for This Kid to Die' Despite evidence, no answers in Martin shooting Amid evidence cache in Trayvon Martin case, questions nag |
 Bloomberg | Alabama governor signs revised anti-illegal immigration law CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Alabama's governor on Friday signed legislation that he said will "simplify and clarify" the state's controversial anti-illegal immigration law, considered one of the country's toughest. Gov. Unemployment rates continue to drop for Alabama Alabama Governor Approves Immigration Law Change He Opposed Ala. governor signs revisions targeting illegal immigrants |
 Kansas City Star | Obama greets his G-8 guests at Camp David, teasing Hollande and sympathizing ... Washington Post CAMP DAVID, Md. — For a welcome, President Barack Obama acknowledged his Group of 8 guests with a joke, a pleasantry or sympathy for the weight of the world. Ever the host, Obama stood under a canopy of oaks and poplars at dusk outside Camp David's ... Jokes and sympathy _ Obama greets his G-8 guests Jokes and sympathy — Obama greets his G-8 guests |
 Eurweb.com | Arizona elections chief seeks proof of Obama's citizenship Chicago Tribune (Reuters) - Arizona's secretary of state said Friday he had asked officials in Hawaii to verify that Barack Obama was born in their state in order for the president's name to appear on the November ballot in Arizona. Ken Bennett, who is Republican ... Arizona Goes Birther: Secretary Of State Says It's 'Possible' Obama Won't Be ... Arizona official: It's 'possible' Obama won't make ballot Arizona official may keep Obama off ballot |
 msnbc.com | Pebble mine could devastate Alaska rivers, streams, EPA says Los Angeles Times By Kim Murphy SEATTLE -- The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that plans for a massive mine in the hills above Bristol Bay in Alaska — home of the biggest sockeye salmon fishery in the world — could have devastating consequences for rivers ... EPA report outlines potential Pebble mine risks Bristol Bay salmon: What a big mine could do EPA: Mining could affect quality of water, fish |
 13WMAZ | Appeals court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act. Supreme Court could loom Christian Science Monitor A federal court on Friday rejected an Alabama county's argument that a key part of the 1965 Voting Rights act is outdated. That could set the stage for a Supreme Court hearing. By Warren Richey, Staff writer / May 18, 2012 A divided federal appeals ... Court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court review likely Fedral Court rejectes Alabama claim that '65 act is outdated Court upholds constitutionality of Voting Rights Act |
 ABC News | Edwards Jury Retires for the Weekend New York Times GREENSBORO, NC — After five hours, the jury in the federal corruption trial of John Edwards went home for the weekend Friday, leaving few clues about how their deliberations are proceeding. The jury went to work by midmorning and asked the judge to ... Jurors in Edwards trial ask to look at exhibits Jurors in John Edwards trial ask to see exhibits Edwards trial jurors ask for evidence but end first day of deliberations ... |
 Kansas City Star | With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm The Associated Press By PHILIP ELLIOTT, AP – 4 hours ago He took reporters' questions after a campaign rally Thursday instead of keeping them at bay. He brought them warm chocolate chip cookies for the flight from Jacksonville to Palm Beach, Fla. After he got off the plane ... Romney tells Floridians he considered a home in the state |
 AceShowbiz | Teen Choice Awards 2012: Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Justin Bieber Lead Music ... AceShowbiz Other music nominees include Pitbull, Drake, Adele, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Beyonce Knowles, Nicki Minaj and Selena Gomez. The first wave of 2012 Teen Choice Awards nominations have just been announced. In music category, Taylor Swift, ... 'Vampire Diaries,' Justin Bieber Lead Teen Choice Award Nominations 'American Idol,' 'Vampire Diaries' top Teen Choice Award nominees Teen Choice Award Nominations: Did The Hunger Games Top Twilight? |
 USA TODAY | AP: Country singer Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13 USA TODAY LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated ... Report: Loretta Lynn Indeed a Teen Bride, but Not as Underage as She ... 411 Country: Zoeey Deschanel thrilled to be playing Loretta Lynn on Broadway Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13 |
 Wall Street Journal | Day and Evening Looks at Cannes, Day Three Wall Street Journal Jada Pinkett Smith and Jessica Chastain went from day dresses to evening gowns on day three of the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival. Naomi Watts wore a nude Marchesa gown, while Diane Kruger wore a lace Jason Wu dress. Jessica Chastain wore a floral ... “Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted” Premieres in Cannes Jada Pinkett Smith & Willow Keep Cool In Cannes Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes |
 AFP | Cannes: Audiard sought to make film whose 'protagonist was love' Los Angeles Times CANNES, France — Honored with nine Césars, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes in 2009 and nominated for the best foreign-language Oscar, the intense prison drama “A Prophet” made French writer-director Jacques Audiard's international reputation. Cannes 2012: 'Rust & Bone' Director Jacques Audiard on his 'Unpitchable ... Marion Cotillard battles tragedy in Jacques Audiard's Cannes film fest entry ... Belgian actor wins plaudits and first Cannes "crush" |
 E! Online | Nick Stahl's Wife "Extremely Worried" About Missing Actor E! Online Kim Sizzles in London! Plus, Marion Cotillard, Nina Dobrev and more. Rate all the highs and lows! "Everyone is extremely worried about him," Rose Murphy Stahl, his wife of nearly three years, exclusively tells E! News. "He has never disappeared for ... Nick Stahl's Wife: I Fear He May Turn Up Dead Is Nick Stahl Alive or Dead? Nick Stahl: Skid row search for missing actor yields few clues |
 MTV.com | Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Dictator' Is A Snooki 'Supporter' MTV.com Admiral General Aladeen also confesses to the murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls during MTV News interview. By Fallon Prinzivalli, with reporting by Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) "Welcome! Death to the West!" That is how the Dictator greeted MTV ... Baron Cohen: 'The Dictator' inspired by Khadafy With so many edgy jokes, 'The Dictator' can feel a little too safe at times Review: Sacha Baron Cohen takes no prisoners as 'The Dictator' |
 New York Daily News | Will Smith ATTACKS Affectionate Reporter TMZ.com Will Smith just slapped a Ukrainian reporter across the face at the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black 3" -- and it was all caught on tape. The Ukrainian reporter tries to kiss Will on the lips on the red carpet and the actor angrily pushes him away and ... Will Smith slaps reporter who tries to kiss him Will Smith Slaps Male Reporter for Trying to Kiss Him Will Smith Violently Attacks Reporter for Trying to Kiss His Cheek (Video) |
 Hollywood Reporter | Box Office Report: 'Battleship,' 'Dictator' Sluggish; 'Avengers' Still Soars Hollywood Reporter With “Avengers” still looming large, “Battleship” is on course for soft $11 million to $12 million Friday, while “Dictator” and Lionsgate comedy “What to Expect When You're Expecting” duke it out. CANNES -- Universal and Hasbro Entertainment's pricey ... 'Battleship' runs aground in US 'The Avengers' expected to sink 'Battleship' Movie Projector: 'Avengers' to torpedo 'Battleship' in theaters |
 Hollywood Reporter | 'Battleship': What the Critics Are Saying Hollywood Reporter The reviews are in for Universal's sci-fi adaptation of the classic board game directed by Peter Berg. Critics have offered lukewarm reviews of Battleship, Universal's $200 million sci-fi thriller about the US Navy fighting invading aliens that opens ... 'Battleship' hits more than it misses, if you're willing to play along 'Battleship' misfires in grand style 5 Movies Battleship Shamelessly Copies |
 New York Times | Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Bountiful German Baritone, Dies at 86 New York Times Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the German baritone whose beautiful voice and mastery of technique made him the 20th century's pre-eminent interpreter of art songs, died on Friday at his home in Bavaria. He was 86. His wife, the soprano Julia Varady, ... Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, 86, legendary German baritone Baritone Known for German Lieder Beloved German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau dies at 86 |
 ABC News | Vintage Pettitte Arrives Just in Time New York Times The Yankees entered the weekend with some concerns after a 1-3 trip landed them in fourth place in the American League East with a sputtering offense that has been misfiring on all cylinders. One standard-bearer, though, looked like his vintage self. Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds, earns first win of season Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0 Pettitte turns back clock to pitch eight scoreless in 4-0 win |
 TSN | Jonathan Papelbon nails down save against former team ESPN AP Hamels (6-1) gave up three runs on six hits while striking out nine and walking one. It was the sixth straight win for Hamels, who improved to 4-0 in five career starts against Boston. Streaking Carlos Ruiz went 2 for 3 with a pair of RBIs for ... Hamels pitches Phillies past Red Sox 6-4 Closing Time: Jonathan Papelbon, Cinco Ocho and rest of Phillies top Red Sox Phillies Vs. Red Sox: Phillies Win Game 1 By A Score Of 6-4 |
 Boston.com | On emotional day, Wood leaves Cubs fans with indelible image Chicago Tribune For Justin Wood, the coolest Take Your Son to Work Day ever began at 10:02 am Friday, when he followed his father, Kerry, onto the Wrigley Field playing surface before the Cubs' 3-2 loss to the White Sox. Over the next several hours that both will ... Fans give pitcher Kerry Wood a warm Wood-bye Memories are striking Teammates have special appreciation for Kid K |
 USA TODAY | Ky. Busch tops in qualifying for all-star race Fox News Concord, NC – Kyle Busch will start on the pole for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after posting the quickest time in qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch completed his three laps around the 1.5-mile oval and performed his ... Kyle Busch snags All-Star Race pole, eyes first segment win Busch Beats Out Newman For Top Qualifying Spot At Charlotte Kyle Busch scores All-Star Race pole position |
 Globe and Mail | The Clippers look for answers against the San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Times Down 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinal series, they hope being at home helps. They also know they need a better effort from Chris Paul. Chris Paul finished Thursday's game with 10 points and a career-high eight turnovers. Are the Spurs just too good for Clippers? Down 2-0, Clippers facing tough task at home against streaking Spurs Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs |
 Globe and Mail | Problems Mounting for Heat vs. Pacers New York Times There is a decided limp in the Miami Heat's usually sure-footed swagger, as the once short-listed NBA title favorites stand two losses from playoff elimination. The underdog Indiana Pacers are the ones playing with confidence, putting the Heat down by ... Practice? Heat stay off the floor, hunker down in hotel after Game 3 blowout ... LeBron James | Images from an MVP season Miserable Heat painful to watch |
 USA TODAY | Justin Verlander three outs away from a no-hitter USA TODAY By Scott Boeck, USA TODAY The reigning American League MVP and Cy Young winner has not allowed a hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates through eight innings. Verlander is showing no signs of slowing down. He struck out the side in the eighth and flashed ... Preview: Pirates at Tigers Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers Justin Verlander nearly throws 3rd career no-hitter, Tigers blank Pirates 6-0 |
 CBC.ca | Rangers Forwards Are Doing It All in the Playoffs, Except Scoring New York Times GREENBURGH, NY — Rangers forwards may be executing most duties required to win Stanley Cup playoff games — forechecking, blocking shots, throwing body checks — but they are foundering in the most significant aspect of the game, scoring goals. Now it's Rangers who need to adjust Devils aimed to see only red in home game, but Rangers fans true blue in ... Rangers-Devils Preview |
 USA TODAY | Kings try to stay grounded despite 3-0 lead USA TODAY EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Dwight King has been living in a hotel since the Los Angeles Kings recalled him from the minors just over three months ago, and the playoff hero isn't about to move out of his temporary digs. By Matt Kartozian, US Presswire ... Coyotes frustrated by penalties in series Coyotes' coach changes his tune on diving Can the Kings set up a showdown with Eastern powers? |
 The Guardian | Lakers-Thunder series: Five things to watch in Game 3 Los Angeles Times By Mark Medina Things to watch when the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center tonight for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder leads the series 2-0. 1. How will the Lakers respond after a disappointing ending in ... Watch Los Angeles LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City OKC Thunder Live Stream Online ... LA Lakers v Oklahoma Thunder: Must win game tonight Flustered Bryant Is Failing to Finish |
 BBC News | US baby boomers urged to take hepatitis C blood test BBC News US baby boomers have been advised by health officials for the first time to get tested for the liver-destroying disease hepatitis C. Those born between 1945-1965 are most likely to be infected by the virus, but it is thought only about a quarter of ... CDC to boomers: Better get hepatitis C test CDC urges Boomers to get tested for hepatitis C CDC considers recommending Hepatitis C test for boomers |
 小熊在线 | Facebook成功上市 开盘价42.05美元 环球网 摘要：Facebook交易代码“FB”，是华尔街历史上规模最大的IPO之一。Facebook开盘价42.05美元，较发行价38美元涨10.6%，市值为1152亿美元。收盘价为38.23美元，较发行价上涨0.61% ，较开盘价下跌3.82%。 网易科技讯5月18日晚 ... Facebook首日收盘38.23美元险守发行价 市值1047亿 Facebook IPO首日收于38.23美元微涨0.6% 微博热门话题：Facebook上市 市值超千亿美元 |
 UNAIDS | Could This Be The Generation That Finds a Vaccine to Prevent HIV/AIDS? Daily Disruption This summer, more than 25000 leading scientists, public health experts, policy-makers, community members, and experts in the HIV/AIDS field from around the world will gather in our nation's capital for the International AIDS Society's XIX International ... Trial Vaccine Made Some More Vulnerable to HIV, Study Confirms For HIV/AIDS patients, stress management is a significant factor in successful ... Annual AIDS walk this Sunday in Central Park |
 ABC News | Aimee Copeland's family requests privacy Atlanta Journal Constitution By Katie Leslie Overwhelmed by the worldwide response to her suffering, Aimee Copeland's family has, for now, retreated into a cone of silence, a hospital spokeswoman said Friday. But those caught up in the Snellville woman's struggle can still follow ... Copeland on amputations: 'Let's do this' Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria Georgia woman loses hands, remaining foot to flesh-eating bug |
 Daily News & Analysis | Why do men like meat? Answer may be obvious Chicago Sun-Times by Ronald Bailey May 18, 2012 6:56PM Duh. A terrific new insight about guys is reported in a study published in the current issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. The findings come out just in time to kick off the summer grilling season. Surprise! Men, Meat and Masculinity Linked You are what you eat: Why do male consumers avoid vegetarian options? Men think meat is macho and salad is for wimps, claims research |
 Telegraph.co.uk | 'Dieting is safe for pregnant women' Times of India LONDON: Doctors usually advise women against dieting during pregnancy. But, a new review of research in the 'British Medical Journal' now claims that it's absolutely safe and doesn't carry risks for the baby. In the review, researchers at Queen Mary, ... Weight management 'benefits' for mother and baby Eating for two? Piling on the pounds during pregnancy can increase risk of ... Diet during pregnancy is safe and reduces risk for complications, study finds |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Lab Notes: Sugar Sours Memory, Fish Oil Trumps MedPage Today By MedPage Today Staff Rats fed a sugary diet forgot how to run a maze they had previously mastered, but the effect was countered by omega-3 fatty acid supplements. Also this week: new hope for Fanconi anemia. Rats in a maze study performed worse when ... Sugar Makes You Stupid, But Omega-3s Will Smarten You Back Up This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages ... Does Sugar Make You Stupid? |
 Globe and Mail | Osiris shares climb on stem-cell therapy approval BusinessWeek Shares of Osiris Therapeutics traded higher Friday, a day after Canadian regulators approved the company's first-of-a-kind stem cell therapy Prochymal, a treatment for a deadly side effect of bone marrow transplants. The company announced that Health ... A Stem-Cell-Based Drug Gets Approval in Canada Osiris becomes first company to market stem-cell therapy Osiris Shares Increase on Approval for Stem-Cell Therapy |
 New York Times | Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden Death New York Times A new study finds that a widely used antibiotic, azithromycin, may increase the likelihood of sudden death in adults, especially those who have heart disease or are at high risk for it. The increased odds of death are small, but significant enough that ... Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study Azithromycin May Up Risk of Cardiac Death Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk |
 Zee News | Doubt Cast on the 'Good' in 'Good Cholesterol' New York Times The name alone sounds so encouraging: HDL, the “good cholesterol.” The more of it in your blood, the lower your risk of heart disease. So bringing up HDL levels has got to be good for health. Or so the theory went. Now, a new study that makes use of ... Raising HDL Levels May Not Lower Heart Attack Risk Study: High HDL Not Linked to Reduced Heart Attack Risk Study questions whether raising “good" cholesterol reduces heart attack risk |
