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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Google News Worldwide confirmed cases approach 6000 as A/H1N1 engulfs more - Xinhua May 12, 2009 at 11:23 pm United Press International Worldwide confirmed cases approach 6000 as A/H1N1 engulfs more Xinhua BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The worldwide confirmed A/H1N1 cases have reached around 5914 as two more countries in Asia and Europe reported their first known cases on Tuesday. Drugs Urged for Swine Flu in Pregnancy New York Times Flu Treatment Urged for Pregnant Women Wall Street Journal The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - Medscape - United Press International all 4,056 news articles Pope to visit Bethlehem in occupied West Bank - AFP May 12, 2009 at 11:16 pm Telegraph.co.uk Pope to visit Bethlehem in occupied West Bank AFP JERUSALEM (AFP) - Pope Benedict XVI heads to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday to celebrate mass in Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, meet refugees and hold talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. Video: Pope Visits Holy Sites in Jerusalem The Associated Press Pontiff to hold mass in Bethlehem BBC News AHN - Washington Post - Ha'aretz - Aljazeera.net all 3,846 news articles Boston's 'Big Baby' says he meant no harm - Orlando Sentinel May 12, 2009 at 11:13 pm The Canadian Press Boston's 'Big Baby' says he meant no harm Orlando Sentinel Celtics PF Glen "Big Baby" Davis indirectly apologized to the 12-year-old from Orlando that he accidentally jostled after hitting the game-winning shot on Sunday. 'Big Baby' helps Celtics steal home game Rotoworld.com Doc: Marbury, Davis kept us alive, gave us hope NECN NBA.com - United Press International - guardian.co.uk - USA Today all 519 news articles Fielder homers twice in Brewers win - The Associated Press May 12, 2009 at 11:10 pm The Associated Press Fielder homers twice in Brewers win The Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) - Prince Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers and Rickie Weeks and Mike Cameron hit solo shots to rally the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night. John Koronka: Will Start Tuesday Rotowire Helms gave Brewers plenty to cheer Sun-Sentinel.com Hudson Star Observer - BetUs.com - Flamarlins.com - Kansas City Star all 125 news articles At Searchology, Google unveils new search features - Los Angeles Times May 12, 2009 at 10:33 pm New Zealand Herald At Searchology, Google unveils new search features Los Angeles Times New tools let users fine-tune their queries and show results in more structured ways. The Wonder Wheel, a spreadsheet function and the Sky Map phone app are announced. Google Adds Menu, Plans Other Changes Wall Street Journal Google Unveils New Search Products PC Magazine Register - msnbc.com - CNET News - InformationWeek all 341 news articles Taylor Says Fed May Need to Raise Interest Rates Soon - Bloomberg May 12, 2009 at 10:22 pm RTT News Taylor Says Fed May Need to Raise Interest Rates Soon Bloomberg By Steve Matthews May 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve may soon need to raise interest rates, said John Taylor, the former Treasury official who devised the "Taylor Rule," a formula for rate- setting based on the outlook for inflation and growth. Former Bush Treasury Official Blames Govt For Fincl Crisis Wall Street Journal Officials Knew of AIG Bonuses Months Before Firestorm Washington Post Forbes - FOXBusiness - The Associated Press - International Business Times all 205 news articles State Assembly says okay to gay marriage; fate rests with Senate - New York Daily News May 12, 2009 at 9:46 pm AFP State Assembly says okay to gay marriage; fate rests with Senate New York Daily News BY Glenn Blain ALBANY - The state Assembly gave its approval to same-sex marriage Tuesday night but the issue's fate in New York remains uncertain. New York Assembly Passes Gay Marriage Bill New York Times Gay marriage passes first vote in New York state Reuters AFP - NY1 - CBS2 Chicago - Politics Daily all 231 news articles Pakistan Seeks World Aid for Civilians Displaced by Fighting - Voice of America May 12, 2009 at 9:44 pm Voice of America Pakistan Seeks World Aid for Civilians Displaced by Fighting Voice of America By VOA News Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has appealed to the world to help more than one million civilians displaced by the fighting against Taliban militants in the country's northwest. UN chief, Pakistani president discuss growing crisis in NW province Xinhua Kerry: Pakistan strategy poses challenge United Press International San Jose Mercury News - Washington Examiner - Daily Times - KFSM all 653 news articles California Pulled Into Pension Inquiry - New York Times May 12, 2009 at 8:22 pm California Pulled Into Pension Inquiry New York Times By DANNY HAKIM ALBANY - A politically connected California investment firm was drawn further into New York State's pension fund corruption investigation on Tuesday after a former employee pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor related to securities fraud. NY AG Confirms Guilty Plea Of Placement Agent Wall Street Journal Ex-LA investment agent pleads guilty to NY securities fraud Los Angeles Times Washington Post - The Associated Press - RTT News - Financial Times all 248 news articles Palin signs book deal; size of advance not revealed - MiamiHerald.com May 12, 2009 at 7:02 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer Palin signs book deal; size of advance not revealed MiamiHerald.com By Sean Cockerham Gov. Sarah Palin has signed a book deal with HarperCollins Publishers for what is described as her memoir. "There have been so many things written and said through mainstream media that have not been accurate and it will be nice ... Palin has book deal, memoir to come next year The Associated Press Sarah Palin's book deal a done deal with HarperCollins Los Angeles Times KTUU - Entertainment Weekly - Politico - Us Magazine all 394 news articles FDA Warns General Mills On Cheerios Cereal Labels - CNNMoney.com May 12, 2009 at 6:53 pm AFP FDA Warns General Mills On Cheerios Cereal Labels CNNMoney.com By Jennifer Corbett Dooren WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The US Food and Drug Administration warned General Mills Inc. (GIS) that labeling for its popular Cheerios-brand cereal contains " serious violations" of federal law relating to claims about the ... Popular cereal is a drug, US food watchdog says AFP US objects to General Mills' Cheerios health claims Reuters Bloomberg - Bizjournals.com - The Associated Press - MedPage Today all 299 news articles White Sox closer Jenks fined for purpose pitch - The Associated Press May 12, 2009 at 6:20 pm Chicago Tribune White Sox closer Jenks fined for purpose pitch The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) - Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks was fined Tuesday for throwing a pitch behind Texas' Ian Kinsler last weekend. Chicago's Jenks fined by MLB Seattle Post Intelligencer Closer Jenks admits to purpose pitch ESPN Chicago Tribune - Austin American-Statesman - Houston Chronicle - Breaking Tweets all 215 news articles Travel spike expected for Memorial Day - Bizjournals.com May 12, 2009 at 6:12 pm MiamiHerald.com Travel spike expected for Memorial Day Bizjournals.com The number of Midwesterners expected to hit the road or fly the friendly skies this Memorial Day is projected to spike this year thanks to lower gas prices, according to AAA Wisconsin. Video: Rising gas prices WTNH US Memorial Day Travel to Rise About 1.5%, AAA Says Bloomberg The Associated Press - WRAL.com - USA Today - Christian Science Monitor all 653 news articles Capitals Hope for a Hero in Yet Another Game 7 - Washington Post May 12, 2009 at 5:47 pm Canoe.ca Capitals Hope for a Hero in Yet Another Game 7 Washington Post By Barry Svrluga There have been precious few events in Washington sports like the one that will take place Wednesday night at Verizon Center, and the heroes in years past have names like Dale Hunter, a Washington Capitals great, because he once scored ... Ovechkin, Crosby and Goals, Goals, Goals New York Times Pens' Gonchar practices, may play Wednesday FOXSports.com Multichannel News - NHL.com - DC Sports Box - USA Today all 500 news articles Intel CEO Says Quarter Is Going Better Than Expected - Bloomberg May 12, 2009 at 5:13 pm CNET News Intel CEO Says Quarter Is Going Better Than Expected Bloomberg By Ian King May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini said orders this quarter are "a little better than expected," signaling that the computer industry may start to recover from its worst slump since 2001. Intel to Push 'Thin Is In' Notebook Refresh PC Magazine Intel Says Outlook Is 'a Little Better' Than Expected New York Times Blogs CNBC - ChannelWeb - TheStreet.com - InformationWeek all 302 news articles Peace and Unity Elude Pope Benedict - Washington Post May 12, 2009 at 4:43 pm USA Today Peace and Unity Elude Pope Benedict Washington Post JERUSALEM -- Despite his best efforts, Pope Benedict XVI found the peace and unity he seeks on his pilgrimage to Israel more than a little elusive on his first full day in the country. Video: Pope's Israel Trip Not Placating Everyone The Associated Press Pope to Jerusalem Christians: Jesus' suffering continues through you Ha'aretz BBC News - Telegraph.co.uk - Aljazeera.net - The Catholic Spirit all 1,303 news articles Medicare,Social Sec Trusts Dwindling Faster Than Expected - Wall Street Journal May 12, 2009 at 4:28 pm ABC News Medicare,Social Sec Trusts Dwindling Faster Than Expected Wall Street Journal By Meena Thiruvengada Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--Social Security and Medicare trust funds are expected to run out of money sooner than expected, a report released Tuesday shows. Video: Social Security and Medicare Finances Worsen The Associated Press Social Security, Medicare dwindling in recession The Associated Press Bizjournals.com - USA Today - BusinessWeek - ABC News all 1,083 news articles France ignores EU and passes antipiracy law - CNET News May 12, 2009 at 3:46 pm Straits Times France ignores EU and passes antipiracy law CNET News by Marguerite Reardon The French National Assembly ignored a vote last week by the European Parliament and approved its "Cr?ation et Internet" three-strikes bill on Tuesday. France set for showdown with EU after passing 3 strikes law Ars Technica France says 'Oui!' to three strikes for music pirates Register Monsters and Critics.com - Voice of America - RTT News - Zeropaid all 278 news articles Senate eyes tax change to pay for health insurance - Washington Post May 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm ABC News Senate eyes tax change to pay for health insurance Washington Post By Donna Smith WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Experts urged Congress on Tuesday to cut tax breaks for employer-sponsored health insurance as a way to help pay to cover people without benefits. Video: Protesters Disrupt Senate Hearing on Health Care C-SPAN Senators weigh tax increase to pay for health care The Associated Press USA Today - msnbc.com - Bloomberg - Washington Times all 460 news articles 5 Miami men convicted of Sears Tower attack plot - Washington Post May 12, 2009 at 2:17 pm CBC.ca 5 Miami men convicted of Sears Tower attack plot Washington Post By CURT ANDERSON AP MIAMI -- It took three trials, three juries and nearly three years, but federal prosecutors finally succeeded Tuesday in convicting five Miami men of plotting to start an anti-government insurrection by destroying Chicago's Sears ... Five guilty in Chicago bomb plot BBC News Five convicted in al-Qaeda Sears Tower attack plot Telegraph.co.uk AFP - USA Today - ABA Journal - MiamiHerald.com all 565 news articles Home Prices in US Drop Most on Record in Quarter - Bloomberg May 12, 2009 at 1:09 pm The Associated Press Home Prices in US Drop Most on Record in Quarter Bloomberg By Kathleen M. Howley May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Home prices in the US dropped the most on record in the first quarter from a year earlier, led by California and Florida, as banks sold foreclosed properties. Median home prices fall in 88 percent of cities The Associated Press US 1st qtr median home prices slide from year ago Reuters Bizjournals.com - Bizjournals.com - Bizjournals.com - Bizjournals.com all 483 news articles Roger Clemens again denies steroid use, blasts Daily News book on ESPN - New York Daily News May 12, 2009 at 1:03 pm Boston Globe Roger Clemens again denies steroid use, blasts Daily News book on ESPN New York Daily News 'American Icon: The Fall of Roger Clemens and the Rise of Steroids in America's Pastime' by Teri Thompson, Nathaniel Vinton, Michael O’Keeffe and Christian Red is available in stores. Clemens breaks silence, maintains stance MLB.com Clemens breaks silence, again denies drug use The Associated Press Newsday - NESN.com - Houstonist - SportingNews.com all 584 news articles Bid for 'a piece of history' of old Yankee Stadium - USA Today May 12, 2009 at 12:56 pm Salisbury Post Bid for 'a piece of history' of old Yankee Stadium USA Today By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY NEW YORK - The seats at the new Yankee Stadium won't be the only things expensive here in the Bronx. Yankees monitoring wind, tickets at new ballpark The Associated Press Yankees protect Legends Suite 'homes' from riffraff Newsday New York Times - Village Voice - Houston Chronicle - The Canadian Press all 209 news articles GE Will Build an Advanced-Battery Plant - BusinessWeek May 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm New York Times GE Will Build an Advanced-Battery Plant BusinessWeek By Reena Jana General Electric (GE) said on May 11 that it would invest $100 million in a battery manufacturing plant in upstate New York, which will produce sodium-based batteries for hybrid trains and other vehicles. GE Announces New York Battery Factory New York Times GE to make heavy-duty batteries in New York CNET News Schenectady Gazette - RTT News - Wall Street Journal - Seeking Alpha all 80 news articles Republican agrees to lift nold on FEMA nominee - The Associated Press May 12, 2009 at 12:01 pm The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com Republican agrees to lift nold on FEMA nominee The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Louisiana Republican agreed Tuesday to stop blocking the White House's pick to lead FEMA amid bipartisan criticism that he was leaving the agency vulnerable just a few weeks away from hurricane season. Vitter Lifts Objections to FEMA Nominee Washington Post GOP Senator Ends Holdout of Obama's FEMA Nominee ABC News Pensacola News Journal - GovExec.com - Boston Globe - The INDsider all 183 news articles Pope Visits Holy Sites in Jerusalem - New York Times May 12, 2009 at 10:26 am Times Online Pope Visits Holy Sites in Jerusalem New York Times By RACHEL DONADIO JERUSALEM - Pursuing what he called a "journey of faith" through the tinderbox of the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI visited sites holy to Muslims and Jews here on Tuesday, removing his red shoes at the Dome of the Rock and praying ... Video: Pope - Israel: no official apology for the Holocaust France 24 Politics abounds on pope's mission of peace to Israel Jewish Telegraphic Agency Christian Science Monitor - Washington Post - Washington Times - Jerusalem Post all 2,803 news articles Amid rebuilding, scars linger from China quake - CNN May 12, 2009 at 8:09 am Telegraph.co.uk Amid rebuilding, scars linger from China quake CNN By Jaime FlorCruz BEIJING, China (CNN) -- In one big jolt, the worst earthquake to hit China in 32 years changed the lives of millions of people in the nation's heartland. Video: Rebuilding lives in China quake zone - 12 May 2009 Al Jazeera International community appreciates China's response to quake: UN ... Xinhua Times Online - AFP - The Associated Press - PRESS TV all 849 news articles Farrah Fawcett met with FBI during her battle with the tabloids ... - Entertainment Weekly May 12, 2009 at 8:02 am E! Online Farrah Fawcett met with FBI during her battle with the tabloids ... Entertainment Weekly Farrah Fawcett has met with the US Attorney and the FBI about an ongoing investigation into whether American Media Inc., parent company of the National Enquirer, is guilty of a criminal offense by reportedly paying a hospital worker to leak ... Fawcett Fought for Privacy While Battling Cancer ABC News Lack of privacy makes Fawcett's battle tougher msnbc.com New York Daily News - The Spokesman Review - Boston Herald - Los Angeles Times all 402 news articles Bank of America Said to Sell $7.3 Billion CCB Stake - Bloomberg May 12, 2009 at 6:36 am Boston Globe Bank of America Said to Sell $7.3 Billion CCB Stake Bloomberg By Cathy Chan May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp., under pressure from US regulators to raise money, sold a 5.8 percent stake in China Construction Bank Corp. Bank of America said to raise $7.3 billion CNNMoney.com Temasek, Hopu, China Fund Buy Bank of America's CCB Stake Wall Street Journal Alibaba News Channel - guardian.co.uk - domain-B - Reuters all 144 news articles arcelormittal sees 2009 demand down 15-20 percent - Reuters May 12, 2009 at 6:19 am arcelormittal sees 2009 demand down 15-20 percent Reuters LUXEMBOURG, May 12 (Reuters) - World steel demand will fall 15-20 percent this year, the steepest decline since World War Two, the head of arcelormittal (ISPA. ArcelorMittal workers attack HQ Hindu Business Line Subdued economy pulls down world steel output Business Standard Forbes all 41 news articles California shortfall $21.3 billion if measures fail - Reuters May 12, 2009 at 6:13 am Reuters California shortfall $21.3 billion if measures fail Reuters SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - California faces a state budget shortfall of $21.3 billion if voters reject budget-related ballot measures during the state's May 19 election, Gov. Schwarzenegger Tells Lawmakers Deficit May Swell to $21 Billion Bloomberg California's budget deficit projected to reach $21.3 billion MiamiHerald.com San Francisco Chronicle - San Diego Union Tribune - The Associated Press - Ventura County Star all 398 news articles Nowitzki doesn't let Mavs get swept; Hawks done - San Francisco Chronicle May 12, 2009 at 3:10 am ESPN Nowitzki doesn't let Mavs get swept; Hawks done San Francisco Chronicle AP So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn't about to let them get swept. Mavs, Dirk show guts in Game 4 win vs. Nuggets FOXSports.com Dallas Mavericks show heart by dodging sweep Dallas Morning News Seattle Times - Rotoworld.com - Austin American-Statesman - Bloomberg all 1,614 news articles Giants 11, Nationals 7 National holiday for SF - San Francisco Chronicle May 12, 2009 at 3:09 am Canoe.ca Giants 11, Nationals 7 National holiday for SF San Francisco Chronicle The Giants took their first crack at the majors' worst team Monday night and learned why its 10-20 record is no fluke. Succeeding with a new lineup that has Emmanuel Burriss leading off and Fred Lewis seventh, the Giants beat the Nationals 11-7 to move ... Nats' Bats Can't Overcome Cabrera's Arm Washington Post Randy Johnson gets career win No. 298 Los Angeles Times MLB.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Examiner.com - Tucson Citizen all 363 news articles Nissan Sees Profitability in Fiscal Year Ending 2011 - Wall Street Journal May 12, 2009 at 2:18 am AFP Nissan Sees Profitability in Fiscal Year Ending 2011 Wall Street Journal By JOHN MURPHY Tokyo -- Nissan Motor Co. Tuesday posted a ¥276.9 billion net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter, booked its first annual net loss since President and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn took the helm of the Japanese auto maker in 1999, ... Japan's Nissan posts 2.4 bln dollar annual loss AFP Nissan Motor posts FY08 loss of 233.7 bln yen; sees 170 bln yen ... RTT News Japan Today - Earthtimes (press release) - Reuters - Japan Today all 51 news articles Inside Hockey: Caps withstand Pens' barrage - FOXSports.com May 12, 2009 at 1:55 am Washington Post Inside Hockey: Caps withstand Pens' barrage FOXSports.com by Inside Hockey Why the Capitals won: After dropping three consecutive games, the Capitals returned to Pittsburgh facing elimination, and the Penguins looked determined not to let the opportunity to clinch the series on home ice slip away. Hockey Today ESPN Fittingly, one of most compelling series in years will offer a Game 7 SI.com Washington Times - Baltimore Sun - USA Today - Los Angeles Times all 297 news articles White House Unveils Tax-Rate Details - Wall Street Journal May 12, 2009 at 12:01 am Straits Times White House Unveils Tax-Rate Details Wall Street Journal By JOHN D. MCKINNON Note: From 1948, rates are for married persons filing jointly. Rates exclude the effect of most tax credits as well as add-on taxes levied in certain years, with some exceptions. Change in Estate Tax Suggested to Pay for Health Care New York Times Obama tax proposal would hit securities dealers, life insurance ... Los Angeles Times Reuters - CQPolitics.com - CNNMoney.com - Atlantic Online all 89 news articles Amazon optimizes Kindle store for iphone and ipod touch screens - TG Daily May 11, 2009 at 11:13 pm IntoMobile Amazon optimizes Kindle store for iphone and ipod touch screens TG Daily By Aharon Etengoff Chicago (IL) - Amazon has opened a Kindle Store optimized for the iphone's Safari web browser. "When users of the Kindle for iphone app click on 'Get Books,' the new Kindle Store tailored for the size and shape of the iphone and ipod ... Video: Amazon.com Introduce Bigger Kindle - Bloomberg Bloomberg Kindle DX Leads to Buyer's Remorse for Some Kindle 2 Users Wired News InformationWeek - Wall Street Journal - PC World - Pittsburgh Post Gazette all 107 news articles Mexican tourism could lose $4 billion from flu scare - Reuters May 11, 2009 at 10:11 pm Straits Times Mexican tourism could lose $4 billion from flu scare Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico could lose up to $4 billion (2.65 billion pounds) in tourism income after foreign visitors cancelled trips to popular beach resorts and colonial towns due to the flu scare, Tourism Minister Rodolfo Elizondo said on Monday ... Video: Swine Flu Causes China, Mexico Trade Rift The Associated Press Millions return to Mexico schools BBC News Washington Post - Science Now - Detroit Free Press - Forbes all 810 news articles   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.