Monthly Archives: May 2011

Deadly blast at Nigeria army base

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

29 May 2011 Last updated at 18:43 ET A number of people have been killed and injured in a bomb blast near an army barracks in northern Nigeria, local officials say. The explosion hit the Mamy market in the city … Continue reading →

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Djokovic, Federer close to French Open showdown (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PARIS – His 43rd consecutive victory complete, Novak Djokovic ripped off his white baseball cap, pivoted to look up at his parents, coach and other supporters in the stands, then let out a yell. It was the sort of visceral … Continue reading →

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‘Hangover’ hurls up huge numbers with $86.5M debut (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s hangover is a lot bigger the second time around. “The Hangover Part II” hauled in $86.5 million in its first weekend, putting Hollywood on course to set a new revenue record for the long Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin rolls into Washington on a Harley (Reuters)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Sarah Palin rolled into Washington on the back of a Harley-Davidson on Sunday, sparking a frenzy of attention and renewed speculation about her 2012 presidential plans. Dressed in black jeans, leather jacket and helmet, Palin opened … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin: From ‘Mama Grizzly’ to motorcycle mama (AFP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON (AFP) – A Harley-Davidson-riding Sarah Palin, outfitted in black leather and heels, joined a massive annual motorcycle rally Sunday, in a high-profile appearance amid speculation she will make a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Palin was at the … Continue reading →

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Weiner spokesman on #Weinergate: We’re ‘consulting’ on next steps (Daily Caller)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

A spokesman for New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner told The Daily Caller that what’s become known online as “#Weinergate” is an attempt by conservatives to cause a “distraction” and that the congressman’s office is considering its options on what … Continue reading →

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NYT’s Friedman doubts sincerity of Netanyahu’s standing ovations (Daily Caller)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress last week, he was received with adulation from both sides of the aisle. However, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, author of the recently revised “From Beirut to … Continue reading →

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Barcelona soccer celebrations turn violent (AP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

BARCELONA, Spain – Street parties in Barcelona celebrating the victory of the city’s soccer team in the Champions League final turned violent early Sunday and at least 18 people were hospitalized, according to local media reports. Police said more than … Continue reading →

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Aircraft carrier to be named for JFK (Politico)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Political News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus says the nation’s next aircraft carrier will be named the John F. Kennedy. Mabus announced the honor Sunday in memory of the 35th president. The nuclear-powered ship will be built … Continue reading →

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Scientists tout momentum in race to solve AIDS (AFP)

Written on May 29, 2011 by Editor - Health News

WASHINGTON (AFP) – The race to end AIDS has picked up momentum in the past two years as scientific advances offer new hope of halting the spread of the disease nearly three decades after the epidemic surfaced. Human immunodeficiency virus … Continue reading →

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