UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies
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Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:39 GMT
AP - Myanmar's junta seized U.N. aid shipments Friday meant for a multitude of hungry and homeless survivors of last week's devastating cyclone, forcing the world body to suspend further help.
Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1
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Fri, 09 May 2008 12:33:25 GMT
AP - Authorities began combing through the wreckage Friday caused by a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.
Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods
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Fri, 09 May 2008 12:35:02 GMT
AP - Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday in the country's worst sectarian clashes since the 15-year civil war.
Obama wins 2 more superdelegates; Clinton keeps campaigning
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Fri, 09 May 2008 12:51:55 GMT
AP - Barack Obama's sprint to the Democratic nomination received another boost Friday as two more superdelegates pledged their support, including one who dropped his backing for Hillary Rodham Clinton's faltering White House bid.
Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:08 GMT
AP - A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk.
Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:36 GMT
AP - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.
Oil nears $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season
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Fri, 09 May 2008 13:11:45 GMT
AP - Oil prices neared $126 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.
'CSI' star Gary Dourdan charged with felony drug possession
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:01:52 GMT
AP - "CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan has been charged with felony possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy stemming from his arrest last month, prosecutors said.
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:47 GMT
AP - A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.
Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener
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Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:46 GMT
AP - Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night.