Sunday, April 26, 2009

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Audiences interested, not 'Obsessed' with film - UW Badger Herald
April 26, 2009 at 11:53 pm



Seattle Post Intelligencer
Audiences interested, not 'Obsessed' with film
UW Badger Herald
Simply use your browser's 'Print' command and a printer-friendly document will be generated automatically. by Allie Eggers Let's face it; everyone loves a good chick fight.
Box Office Report: 'Obsessed' knocks out the competition with ... Entertainment Weekly
'Obsessed' makes Beyonce's star shine brighter USA Today
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Japan expects worst post-war economic slump - AFP
April 26, 2009 at 11:45 pm



AFP
Japan expects worst post-war economic slump
AFP
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan said Monday it expects the economy to shrink 3.3 percent over the coming year, its worst slump in at least half a century, as the government presses ahead with a record stimulus package.
Japan Cuts Economic Forecast to 3.3% Decline, Worst on Record Bloomberg
Japan Govt: Economy To Contract 3.3% In Fiscal 2009 Wall Street Journal
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With Display of Power and Guile, the Red Sox Sweep Aside the Yankees - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 11:44 pm



New York Times
With Display of Power and Guile, the Red Sox Sweep Aside the Yankees
New York Times
By TYLER KEPNER BOSTON - It was a play that sent a jolt through 38154 fans and the surging team in the first-base dugout. Jacoby Ellsbury, the fleet center fielder, pulled off the first straight steal of home for the Boston Red Sox in 15 years, ...
Sox win 10th straight, sweeping Yanks MLB.com
Recap: Boston vs. NY Yankees MiamiHerald.com
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Asian Bank Stocks Gain; Airlines Decline on Swine Flu Concern - Bloomberg
April 26, 2009 at 11:37 pm



Asian Bank Stocks Gain; Airlines Decline on Swine Flu Concern
Bloomberg
By Jonathan Burgos and Patrick Rial April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Asian bank stocks climbed on optimism the global credit crisis is easing, countering declines by airlines and food companies as an outbreak of swine flu threatened to hurt earnings.
Asian Shares Mostly Lower; Swine Flu, US Futures Wall Street Journal
Japan cabinet OKs record extra budget for stimulus Reuters
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Pakistani Army Tries to Stem Taliban Advance - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 11:22 pm



Times Online
Pakistani Army Tries to Stem Taliban Advance
New York Times
By ISMAIL KHAN PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Pakistani paramilitary troops assisted by helicopter gunships attacked Taliban militants in the Malakand Agency on Sunday.
Swat refugees nurse dreams of peace in Pakistan Los Angeles Times
Pakistan Vows to Stop Taliban Advance as Military Secures Town Bloomberg
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Jamie Lynn Spears' Baby Daddy Injured, Cited Following Accident - E! Online
April 26, 2009 at 11:21 pm



Monsters and Critics.com
Jamie Lynn Spears' Baby Daddy Injured, Cited Following Accident
E! Online
Casey Aldridge, Jamie Lynn Spears' boyfriend and baby daddy, is in stable condition after a terrible car crash early Sunday morning, sources tell E! News.
Three Ejected from Car in Casey Aldridge Crash TMZ.com
Five In Car, Three Ejected in Aldridge Accident Radar Online
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Apple May Hear Verizon Now - Washington Post
April 26, 2009 at 11:20 pm



bit-tech.net
Apple May Hear Verizon Now
Washington Post
At the risk of repeating myself for the millionth time, in may peoples' minds, the Achilles' heal of the iPhone is the network it's on in the US: AT&T.
Apple and Verizon consider iphone deal USA Today
Get a 16 GB iphone 3G for Half Price Brighthand
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Lacking Victories, Earnhardt Maintains a Devoted Following - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 11:19 pm



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Lacking Victories, Earnhardt Maintains a Devoted Following
New York Times
By RAY GLIER TALLADEGA, Ala. - His legion of fans offers Dale Earnhardt Jr. comfort and pity and alibis. Their guy has three Nascar victories since the middle of 2005, but they ride with him through blown engines, missteps and poor finishes.
Weekend of terror at Talladega must bring about changes CBSSports.com
Cars bump, Carl flies and Keselowski wins The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
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State Democrats decline to endorse 3 of 6 ballot measures - Los Angeles Times
April 26, 2009 at 11:11 pm



State Democrats decline to endorse 3 of 6 ballot measures
Los Angeles Times
The sharply split party's decision could increase voter confusion on the May 19 measures meant to ease California's budget crisis.
Big blow to Prop. 1A - Dems refuse to endorse it San Francisco Chronicle
California Democrat Party Delegates Support Props 1A-F California Majority Report
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Swine Flu Outbreak Could Deepen Mexico's Recession - Washington Post
April 26, 2009 at 11:04 pm



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Swine Flu Outbreak Could Deepen Mexico's Recession
Washington Post
By Anthony Faiola Amid serious concerns that the swine flu outbreak could worsen an already-deep recession in Mexico, the World Bank yesterday moved to provide that nation with millions in emergency aid and set up a special fund for longer-term ...
Video: Swine Flu shuts down school district KXAN.com
Swine flu threat calls for precaution, preparation USA Today
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Doctor Shortage Proves Obstacle to Obama Goals - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 10:38 pm



Doctor Shortage Proves Obstacle to Obama Goals
New York Times
By ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON - Obama administration officials, alarmed at doctor shortages, are looking for ways to increase the supply of physicians to meet the needs of an aging population and millions of uninsured people who would gain coverage under ...
Reforming Health Care Washington Post
Take this opportunity to reform health care San Francisco Chronicle
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IMF Says G-20 Fiscal Stimulus Will Reach 2% Target - Bloomberg
April 26, 2009 at 10:15 pm



BBC News
IMF Says G-20 Fiscal Stimulus Will Reach 2% Target
Bloomberg
By Timothy R. Homan and Michael Forsythe April 27 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund raised its estimate for how much fiscal stimulus governments are injecting in an effort to fight the worst global recession since World War II.
Along With New Money, IMF Gets Politically Perilous Tasks Wall Street Journal
Lagarde Says The IMF Is 'Back In Business' Forbes
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Beatrice Arthur: A towering comedic talent from another era - Los Angeles Times
April 26, 2009 at 10:09 pm



New York Daily News
Beatrice Arthur: A towering comedic talent from another era
Los Angeles Times
Her impeccable timing and deadpan delivery were honed on the theater stage but found their greatest audience on 'Maude' and 'Golden Girls.
Video: TV Star Bea Arthur Dies The Associated Press
And Then There was Maude NBC Los Angeles
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In Iowa, a historic day for gay couples - USA Today
April 26, 2009 at 10:07 pm



New York Times
In Iowa, a historic day for gay couples
USA Today
By Mary Chind, The Des Moines Register By Grant Schulte, USA TODAY DES MOINES - Shelley Wolfe and Melisa Keeton plan to be at the Polk County Recorder's office before it opens this morning.
Same Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Iowa Monday KPTM-TV
Legalize civil unions Chicago Tribune
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Report: Facebook to open up to developers - CNET News
April 26, 2009 at 9:56 pm



CharlotteObserver.com
Report: Facebook to open up to developers
CNET News
by Steven Musil Facebook plans to announce at a developer event Monday that it will open up user-contributed information to third-party developers, according to a report Sunday in The Wall Street Journal.
Facebook To Let Others Play In Its Stream Washington Post
Facebook to Open Feeds to Developers eWeek
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Ecuador Re-elects President, Preliminary Results Show - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 9:55 pm



TVNZ
Ecuador Re-elects President, Preliminary Results Show
New York Times
By SIMON ROMERO QUITO, Ecuador - President Rafael Correa appeared headed for victory in elections on Sunday as the old political establishment was unable to muster a coherent alternative to his combination of asserting nationalistic control of the ...
Correa claims 'overwhelming' win in Ecuador AFP
Ecuador's Correa claims re-election win CNN
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Bulls Win in Double Overtime to Tie Series; Cavs Finish a Sweep - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 9:52 pm



TVNZ
Bulls Win in Double Overtime to Tie Series; Cavs Finish a Sweep
New York Times
By AP Ben Gordon scored 22 points, hitting the tying 3-pointer in the first overtime, as the Bulls beat the defending champion Celtics, 121-118, in double overtime Sunday in Chicago to tie their first-round series at two games apiece.
Celtics taste defeat in Windy City NBA.com
Celtics-Bulls: Where Excitement Happens ESPN
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BOB BECKEL — THE FIRST 100 DAYS: Obama Steers Clear of the Culture ... - FOXNews
April 26, 2009 at 9:13 pm



Christian Science Monitor
BOB BECKEL — THE FIRST 100 DAYS: Obama Steers Clear of the Culture ...
FOXNews
Anyone else notice the silence? Listen to what you don't hear in the Age of Obama. Since Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44 th president the lack of rancor and angry debate on abortion, guns, and gays has been stunning.
Obama uses 100 days to build foundation Reuters
Deconstructing Obama's oratorical skills Christian Science Monitor
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President Obama recently released CIA documents on "enhanced ... - CNN
April 26, 2009 at 8:51 pm



MyFox Washington DC
President Obama recently released CIA documents on "enhanced ...
CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An independent commission is needed to determine who authorized the use of abusive interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists, a leading advocate of such a panel said Sunday.
Advisers Pressed On Memo Fallout Washington Post
Transcript: Sens. Bond, Levin on 'FNS' FOXNews
Wall Street Journal - The Associated Press - CQPolitics.com - Politico
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GM CEO To Announce Revisions To Viability Plan Mon - Wall Street Journal
April 26, 2009 at 8:44 pm



MiamiHerald.com
GM CEO To Announce Revisions To Viability Plan Mon
Wall Street Journal
DETROIT (Dow Jones)--General Motors Corp. (GM) Chief Executive Fritz Henderson will announce revisions to the auto maker's viability plan on Monday, an update that comes as the company readies a debt swap offer for unsecured bondholders.
GM Chief To Unveil Revised Viability Plan Monday FOXBusiness
GM to Give Update Tomorrow on New Plan to Cut Costs Bloomberg
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World Bank to Boost Lending in Response to Economic Crisis - Voice of America
April 26, 2009 at 8:12 pm



Voice of America
World Bank to Boost Lending in Response to Economic Crisis
Voice of America
By Barry Wood The major high income and developing countries that set policy for the 185 member-nation World Bank agreed in Washington on Sunday that the bank should boost its lending to help poor countries adversely affected by the global economic ...
Video: World Bank: Nations Should Speed Aid to Poor The Associated Press
World Bank: Nations should speed aid to poor The Associated Press
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Iran Preparing Response to Nuclear Talks Offer - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 7:44 pm



BBC News
Iran Preparing Response to Nuclear Talks Offer
New York Times
By ELISABETH BUMILLER WASHINGTON - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran promised on Sunday that he would make "public as soon as possible" his country's response to an Obama administration offer of talks with Iran and other nations about Tehran's ...
Ahmadinejad Accepts Israel? Atlantic Online
Chinese citrus fruit 'disgraces' Iran Jerusalem Post
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Airlines Looking for Flu Symptoms; No Cancellations - Bloomberg
April 26, 2009 at 7:28 pm



Airlines Looking for Flu Symptoms; No Cancellations
Bloomberg
By Mary Jane Credeur April 26 (Bloomberg) -- American Airlines, Continental Airlines Inc. and other carriers have "heightened awareness" for passengers with possible symptoms of swine flu and haven't been ordered to cancel any flights to Mexico where ...
US Airways issues travel advisory AZ Central.com
US Air Offers Refunds to Mexico Travelers Due to Swine Flu Cheapflights.com
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Vitamin D hope in prostate cancer - BBC News
April 26, 2009 at 7:24 pm



BBC News
Vitamin D hope in prostate cancer
BBC News
By Emma Wilkinson Vitamin D is an effective treatment for prostate cancer in some patients, a UK study suggests. A once daily dose reduced PSA level - an indicator of severity of disease - by as much as half in 20% of patients.
Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer Reuters
Pomegranate Juice Benefits Prostate Cancer Survivors Ivanhoe
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Premier Wants Iceland to Join European Union - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 6:47 pm



BBC News
Premier Wants Iceland to Join European Union
New York Times
By JOHN F. BURNS REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Buoyed by an election victory that gave a strong popular mandate to her three-month-old caretaker government, Iceland's prime minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir, told cheering supporters early Sunday that she would ...
Iceland chooses Johanna Sigurdardottir as world's first gay leader Times Online
New Analysis: Iceland's new coalition gov't faces tough challenges Xinhua
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Galarraga, Inge lead Tigers over KC - MLB.com
April 26, 2009 at 4:51 pm



The Associated Press
Galarraga, Inge lead Tigers over KC
MLB.com
By Robert Falkoff / Special to MLB.com KANSAS CITY -- Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer and Armando Galarraga delivered six strong innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals, 3-2, on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals can't catch up, lose to Tigers 3-2 Kansas City Star
Inge HRs; Tigers go 5-4 on trip Detroit Free Press
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Iceland elects new Left-wing government - Telegraph.co.uk
April 26, 2009 at 4:45 pm



BBC News
Iceland elects new Left-wing government
Telegraph.co.uk
Iceland has elected a new Left-wing government after Johanna Sigurdardottir, the feminist leader of the Social Democrats and caretaker premier, swept to victory on the back of street protests that toppled the previous conservative government.
Left wins power in crisis-hit Iceland, eyes EU Forbes
Icelandic caretaker government wins general election guardian.co.uk
New York Times - United Press International - Times Online - Wall Street Journal
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Bulls scrape past Celtics in second overtime, even series - USA Today
April 26, 2009 at 4:43 pm



Boston Globe
Bulls scrape past Celtics in second overtime, even series
USA Today
By Charles Rex Arbogast, AP CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls outlasted the Boston Celtics in Game 4, notching a 121-118 victory to even up their first-round playoff series at 2. Pierce had a chance to send the game to a third overtime, ...
Recap: Chicago vs. Boston Kansas City Star
Bulls topple Celtics 121-118 in double overtime Chicago Sun-Times
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Casey Aldridge Hospitalized After Car Accident - Access Hollywood
April 26, 2009 at 4:32 pm



Access Hollywood
Casey Aldridge Hospitalized After Car Accident
Access Hollywood
AP Get an early peek at the films that will be hitting the box office this summer! Casey Aldridge, the father of Jamie Lynn Spears' 10-month-old daughter, was hospitalized following a single-car accident at 1:30 AM on Sunday in Louisiana, ...
Casey Aldridge Charged in Single Car Crash TMZ.com
Boyfriend of Jamie Lynn Spears Stable After Accident E! Online
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Swine Flu Confirmed in New York Students - Washington Post
April 26, 2009 at 4:22 pm



ABC News
Swine Flu Confirmed in New York Students
Washington Post
By Robin Shulman NEW YORK -- Tests have confirmed that eight students at a New York Catholic high school have contracted swine flu, after some students at the school had visited Mexico over spring break two weeks ago.
Video: Swine Flu Fears Prompt Global Quarantine Plans The Associated Press
Take standard flu season precautions to avoid infection, CDC advises CNN
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Seahawks tab QB Mike Teel - Rotoworld.com
April 26, 2009 at 4:19 pm



The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Seahawks tab QB Mike Teel
Rotoworld.com
Seahawks selected Rutgers QB Mike Teel with the No. 178 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Teel's senior-year line (8.63 YPA, 61.4% completions, 25:13 tds to ints) actually isn't that far off Matt Stafford's, but Rutgers plays a much easier schedule and ...
Seahawks get speedy WR Butler, then QB Teel Seattle Times
Former Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel drafted by Seattle Seahawks ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Global aid ministers warn of risk of rising poverty - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 4:06 pm



BBC News
Global aid ministers warn of risk of rising poverty
Reuters
By Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global finance and aid ministers on Sunday warned that world poverty will rise sharply as more nations fall victim to the financial crisis unless donor countries step up funding for the developing world.
IMF Says G-20 Fiscal Stimulus Will Reach 2% Target Bloomberg
World Bank: Nations should speed aid to poor The Associated Press
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Iran ready for talks, but not on nukes - United Press International
April 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm



MiamiHerald.com
Iran ready for talks, but not on nukes
United Press International
WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Iran's president says his government is willing to hold talks with the United States and Europe, but not about its controversial nuclear program.
Iranian-born Israeli Sentenced as Spy for Tehran Voice of America
Ahmadinejad: Palestinians should vote on fate Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Wall Street Journal - Reuters - The Associated Press - Jerusalem Post
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Somalia: Cruise Ship Repels Pirate Attack - AllAfrica.com
April 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm



BBCSerbian.com
Somalia: Cruise Ship Repels Pirate Attack
AllAfrica.com
Pirates who tried to hijack an Italian cruise liner off the Somali coast were repelled on Saturday night. The European Union's Maritime Security Centre (MSC) reports that the hijack attempt took place when the ship, the Melody, was 500 miles east of ...
Cruise ship fends off pirate attack with gunfire The Associated Press
Italian cruise ship fends off pirates with gunfire guardian.co.uk
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US official cites progress in Chrysler talks - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 3:05 pm



AFP
US official cites progress in Chrysler talks
Reuters
By John Crawley WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - There has been some progress in US government-driven negotiations to save Chrysler LLC, according to a senior White House official, who on Sunday also did not rule out an attempt to complete the ...
Summers: Fiat-Chrysler talks still up in the air The Associated Press
Summers holds out Chrysler hopes United Press International
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Summers says no unremitting freefall in US economy - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 3:05 pm



Reuters
Summers says no unremitting freefall in US economy
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The sense of "unremitting freefall" in the US economy has disappeared and the picture is no longer completely negative, but rather mixed, President Barack Obama's economic adviser Lawrence Summers said on Sunday.
Summers Says US Economy to Decline 'For Some Time' Bloomberg
CQ Transcript: Economist Summers, Sens. Levin, Bond on 'Fox News ... CQPolitics.com
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Pakistani forces battle militants - BBC News
April 26, 2009 at 2:35 pm



msnbc.com
Pakistani forces battle militants
BBC News
Pakistani security forces have clashed with Taleban militants in the troubled north-west of the country, close to the Swat Valley.
Pakistan takes action against Taliban militants Los Angeles Times
Pakistani forces move against Taliban Christian Science Monitor
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Relay For Life - Greenwood Commonwealth
April 26, 2009 at 2:20 pm



DePauw University
Relay For Life
Greenwood Commonwealth
By Rachel Hodge The annual Leflore-Carroll Relay For Life will be held from 6 pm until midnight Friday at the Leflore County Agricenter.
Volunteers sought for breast cancer support Baltimore Sun
Relay For Life Walk KFSN
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Zuma's mandate is a poisoned chalice - guardian.co.uk
April 26, 2009 at 1:45 pm



msnbc.com
Zuma's mandate is a poisoned chalice
guardian.co.uk
The mandate, just short of a two-thirds majority of the vote in last week's elections, given to South Africa's ruling African National Congress, is a poisoned chalice.
South African election: When 66% counts as lost National Business Review
Zuma's challenges BBC News
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Oil could rally to $60 by year-end:OPEC's al-Badri - guardian.co.uk
April 26, 2009 at 1:38 pm



Telegraph.co.uk
Oil could rally to $60 by year-end:OPEC's al-Badri
guardian.co.uk
By Christian Lowe and Hamid Ould Ahmed ALGIERS, April 26 (Reuters) - World oil prices could recover to $60 per barrel by the end of the year if demand in the global economy picks up, OPEC Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri told Reuters in an interview ...
OPEC, Asia, call for curbs on oil speculation The Associated Press
Saudi Fin Min Concerned By 'Green Recovery' Impact On Oil Sector NASDAQ
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Two Men, Suspect, Shot in Virginia College Dorm - AHN
April 26, 2009 at 1:34 pm



OfficialWire
Two Men, Suspect, Shot in Virginia College Dorm
AHN
Hampton, VA (AHN) - Two men were shot in a dormitory on a college campus here early Sunday morning. The alleged shooter then turned the gun on himself, according to police.
Video: 3 Injured in Shooting at Virginia University The Associated Press
Three hospitalized after dorm incident KDBC
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Beyonce's catfight thriller leads box office - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 1:21 pm



New York Daily News
Beyonce's catfight thriller leads box office
Reuters
By Dean Goodman The prospect of a saucy smackdown between R&B singer Beyonce Knowles and teen-movie siren Ali Larter propelled the new "Fatal Attraction"-style thriller "Obsessed" to the top of the weekend box office in North America.
Box Office Report: 'Obsessed' knocks out the competition with ... Entertainment Weekly
Weekend Box Office Obsessed With Beyonce TIME
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Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm



BBC News
Cholesterol drugs may cut risk of prostate cancer
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may protect men against prostate cancer and other urological complaints, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks, US researchers said on Sunday.
Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer Forbes
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Prostate, Sex Potency, Study Says Bloomberg
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Analysis: Stark end game for Tigers - BBC News
April 26, 2009 at 12:57 pm



ABC News
Analysis: Stark end game for Tigers
BBC News
By Charles Haviland The ceasefire declaration by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its immediate rejection by the government have emphasised the starkness of the situation in which the guerrilla group finds itself, 37 years after first ...
LTTE 'ceasefire' a joke: Colombo Hindu
Sri Lanka Rejects Tamil Call for Cease-Fire New York Times
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King: Second 100 days will be bigger test for Obama - CNN International
April 26, 2009 at 12:41 pm



USA Today
King: Second 100 days will be bigger test for Obama
CNN International
By John King On CNN's "State of the Union," host and chief national correspondent John King goes outside the Beltway to report on the issues affecting communities across the country.
Video: Torture memos RT
Democrats push for interrogation investigations The Associated Press
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Bea Arthur: Your memories - BBC News
April 26, 2009 at 10:27 am



Times Online
Bea Arthur: Your memories
BBC News
The death of popular actress Bea Arthur, who starred in the US television sitcom The Golden Girls, has been reported in Los Angeles.
Video: TV Star Bea Arthur Dies The Associated Press
Bea Arthur was a true 'Golden Girl' Los Angeles Times
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Italian Cruise Ship Fights Off Pirates - Voice of America
April 26, 2009 at 10:19 am



MiamiHerald.com
Italian Cruise Ship Fights Off Pirates
Voice of America
By VOA News The captain of an Italian cruise ship carrying 1500 passengers says his security staff fought off a pirate attack in the Indian Ocean with pistols and a water hose.
Cruise ship captain tells of battle with pirates AFP
Italy ship thwarts pirate attack BBC News
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Experts to advise WHO on pandemic alert phase - Reuters
April 26, 2009 at 10:08 am



Times Online
Experts to advise WHO on pandemic alert phase
Reuters
GENEVA (Reuters) - International experts will convene on Tuesday to advise the World Health Organisation (WHO) whether to raise the current pandemic alert level due to the new flu virus in Mexico and the United States, a WHO spokesman said.
Video: Swine Flu: Trying to Prevent a Pandemic New York Times Blogs
Swine flu fears prompt quarantine plans, pork bans The Associated Press
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Sri Lanka Rejects Tamil Call for Cease-Fire - New York Times
April 26, 2009 at 10:02 am



The Age
Sri Lanka Rejects Tamil Call for Cease-Fire
New York Times
Sanath Priyantha/AP Internally displaced Tamil civilians lined up for food at a camp in Manic Farm in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels call ceasefire guardian.co.uk
Sri Lanka rejects LTTE ceasefire Aljazeera.net
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Button wins Bahrain Grand Prix - The Associated Press
April 26, 2009 at 10:00 am



Times Online
Button wins Bahrain Grand Prix
The Associated Press
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) - Brawn GP's Jenson Button won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, giving the Briton his third win in four Formula One races this year.
Brilliant Button wins in Bahrain BBC Sport
Button wins in Bahrain to extend championship lead (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com
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