53 migrants held hostage in Phoenix

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

Fifty-three illegal immigrants found Sunday had been held against their will in a fortified home by suspected smugglers demanding more money, authorities said.

Back to form, Spurs rout Hornets

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

The San Antonio Spurs looked like champions again Sunday, pounding the New Orleans Hornets to even their Western Conference semifinal series 2-2.

In Lebanon, fears of all-out war persist

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

Lebanon hung between fears of all-out war and hopes of political compromise as government supporters and opponents battled with rockets and machine guns in the mountains overlooking the capital.

White valedictorian leaves mark at Morehouse

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This month Joshua Packwood is set to take the stage and address his classmates as the first white valedictorian in Morehouse College’s 141-year history.

3 die in medical helicopter crash

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

A medical helicopter on a return flight after dropping off a patient crashed after takeoff, killing the surgeon, nurse and pilot aboard, officials said Sunday.

Clinton outwardly confident, even as hopes dim (AP)

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton was just warming up the crowd in a cramped and muggy middle school gymnasium when she switched her pronouns.

Quake jolts southwest China, premier to visit scene (Reuters)

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

Reuters - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8
struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60
miles) from the provincial capital of Chengdu, followed by a
series of smaller tremors.

Families will make case for vaccine link to autism (AP)

May 12th, 2008 - No Responses

AP - The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.

Powerful quake rattles southwest China, (AFP)

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AFP - A powerful quake measuring 7.8 struck Monday close to densely populated areas of southwest China and shook buildings as far away as Bangkok, officials said, sending thousands of people onto the streets.

Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild (AP)

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AP - Sue Sigle was hoping the government would offer more money for her home before she moves away from this pollution-scarred town. Then the tornado came.