Pirates Vow Revenge: 'In the Future, America Will Be the One Mourning'ABC News - 55 minutes ago
By KIRIT RADIA and MICHAEL S. JAMES Somali pirates are vowing to retaliate for the deaths of three fellow pirates at the hands of US Navy snipers.
US captain's rescue raises stakes in piracy ops The Associated Press
Surprise Navy assault kills 3 Somali pirates, frees captain Dallas Morning News
One Obama Search Ends With a Puppy Named BoNew York Times - 6 hours ago
By HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON - For the first time since settling into the White House, the Obama family attended church services in Washington on Sunday, but their closely watched search for a spiritual home was overshadowed by news that a longer quest ...
A House for Bo? Howl Nice! Washington Post
Norway condemns ransacking of Sri Lankan embassyCNN International - 53 minutes ago
(CNN) -- Norway has condemned the ransacking of the Sri Lankan embassy in Oslo by Tamil demonstrators. The entrance to Sri Lanka's embassy in Oslo on Sunday.
Sri Lanka forces suspend offensive Aljazeera.net
Sri Lanka holiday truce under way BBC News
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'Hezbollah planned Egypt attacks to avenge Mughniyeh'
Ha'aretz - 25 minutes ago
By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, and News Agencies Sami Shehab, the Hezbollah agent arrested in Egypt this week, told investigators that his cell was planning attacks on Israeli targets to avenge the killing of terrorist mastermind Imad Mughniyeh, ...
Egypt says 10 Lebanese hiding in Sinai The Associated Press
Gaza boat explodes in apparent attack, no injuries
The Associated Press - 19 minutes ago
JERUSALEM (AP) - An unmanned Palestinian fishing boat exploded off the coast of the Gaza Strip on Monday in an apparent attempt to hit naval patrols in the area, the Israeli military said, reporting no casualties.
How the Labour smear email story unfolded
Telegraph.co.uk - 1 hour ago
Damian McBride was forced to resign after an email he sent smearing top Conservatives fell into the hands of a prominent blogger. Here Christopher Hope, The Daily Telegraph's Whitehall Editor, explains the background to the scandal, and how The Daily ...
Tories up smear e-mail pressure BBC News
Fire burns Christian center's cottages
Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago
AP Alton Bay, NH -- A massive fire destroyed or damaged dozens of wood-frame buildings, mostly unoccupied summer homes, at a 146-year-old Christian center on Easter.
4 hurt as NH fire destroys 50 buildings Boston Globe
40 NH Christian center homes burn on Easter Sunday The Associated Press
First family hosting first egg roll with everyone wondering about Bo
WAND - 59 minutes ago
AP - April 13, 2009 3:23 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and his family are hosting the annual White House Easter Egg Roll for the first time today.
Fergie, Ziggy Marley lead Easter Egg Roll talent The Associated Press
Eggs will roll at White House United Press International
Democrats size up GOP House districts
San Diego Union Tribune - 1 hour ago
By John Marelius (Contact) Union-Tribune Staff Writer Democrats looking to expand their majority in Congress in the 2010 election are zeroing in on 35 Republican-held House districts that President Barack Obama carried last year, including Rep.
California Democrats hope to tap Obama's mojo for 2010 success Tri-Valley Herald
Performance reviews depend on who you ask NewsOK.com
India Board to Ok Satyam Bid in 24 Hours of Being Notified
Wall Street Journal - 18 minutes ago
By R. JAI KRISHNA MUMBAI -- India's Company Law Board Monday said it will approve the winning bid for a 31% stake in Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
‘Surgical’ Bankruptcy Possible for GM
New York Times - 6 hours ago
By MICHELINE MAYNARD and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED DETROIT - The Treasury Department is directing General Motors to lay the groundwork for a bankruptcy filing by a June 1 deadline, despite GM’s public contention that it could still reorganize outside ...
Report: US directs GM to plan for bankruptcy by June 1 Bizjournals.com
South Korea won rises on eBay reports
Reuters - 11 minutes ago
By Cheon Jong-woo SEOUL (Reuters) - The won rose against the dollar on Monday, helped by reports that eBay Inc (EBAY.O) has agreed to buy a controlling stake in a South Korean retailer for $413 million.
Korea Won Ends Up On Fund-Inflow Expectations;Most Bonds Flat Wall Street Journal
Another Try for a Microsoft and Yahoo Deal
BusinessWeek - 1 hour ago
By Robert D. Hof In a development that can't be too surprising but may revamp the Internet landscape, Yahoo (YHOO) Chief Executive Carol Bartz and Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer have started talking about forging Internet search and advertising ...
Yahoo and Microsoft Said to Be Weighing Ad Pact New York Times
Steve Jobs Still in Control at Apple, Working on Tablet Device
DailyTech - 8 hours ago
A recently published report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that although he's technically on medical leave from his company, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is still closely involved with a couple of different projects at the company.
Report: Jobs still in control at Apple CNET News
Windows 7: 83% Of Businesses Won't Deploy Next Year
InformationWeek - 18 minutes ago
New data shows that the vast majority of corporate IT departments won't touch Microsoft's next OS until at least 2011. By Paul McDougall Microsoft may need to keep its Windows XP operating system around a little longer—at least for its deep-pocketed ...
Vista needed for next Windows 7 upgrade Computerworld
Jackpots rise for Florida Lotto, Powerball
MiamiHerald.com - 1 hour ago
TALLAHASSEE -- No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night's Florida Lotto and multistate Powerball drawings, sending both jackpots higher.
No Jackpot, Powerball Winners at Tallahassee’s Florida Lotto TheCelebrityCafe.com
'Hannah Montana: The Movie' bolsters Miley Cyrus' Oscar dreams
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
"Disney's second film based on its mega-hit TV-and-music franchise opened to $34 million, surpassing estimates of most Hollywood insiders who had pegged it to open in the $20-million range," reports the Los Angeles Times.
Hannah Montana in great state as box-office leader New York Daily News
‘Hannah Montana’ Is a Box Office Hit New York Times
Commemorating the resurrection
Vineland Daily Journal - 8 minutes ago
By JOEL LANDAU • Staff Writer • April 13, 2009 VINELAND -- Easter Sunday was a time of celebration for members of First United Methodist Church as they commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Christians mark Resurrection Poughkeepsie Journal
Christians celebrate a time of renewal Cherry Hill Courier Post
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ESPN - 42 minutes ago
LeBron James and the Cavs notched their most lopsided victory ever against the Celtics (173 games). Michael Finley was 0-for-5 on 3-pointers before hitting the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left to play.
Pierce is unruffled by Cleveland's romp Boston Globe
Sixers Notes: Slump puts brakes on master plan Philadelphia Inquirer
White Sox 6, Twins 1
USA Today - 36 minutes ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels didn't need a bench-clearing incident with their longtime playoff nemesis to unify the team -- not after what they endured during the season's first week.
Angels 5, Red Sox 4 Boston Globe
Sox Can't Get Big Hit, Fall To Angels Hartford Courant
Stairs smacks another game-winner as Phillies beat Rockies
Philadelphia Daily News - 1 hour ago
By DAVID MURPHY DENVER - It isn't easy to sit on the bench for eight innings, then head to the batting cage for a few swings, and then head to a batter's box to face a pitcher whose sole job is to retire hitters in key, late-inning situations.
GAME OF THE DAY Phillies 7, Rockies 5 San Francisco Chronicle
Phillies Notes: Stairs swings for fences, connecting in a big way Philadelphia Inquirer
Doctor Possibly Exposed Hundreds to TB
ABC News - Apr 11, 2009
By DIANA ALVEAR Barely days old, hundreds of babies in Chicago may already have been exposed to tuberculosis. A Chicago-area doctor-in-training may have exposed hundreds of patients, including infants, to tuberculosis.
Hundreds potentially exposed to tuberculosis from NU medical resident Daily Northwestern
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows that ...
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Each year, researchers at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention question thousands of teenagers and young adults about their health-risk behaviors.
Using too much salt common in the United States Muncie Star Press
Harris Teeter recalls pistachios over salmonella fears
Bizjournals.com - 16 hours ago
Harris Teeter, one of the most prevalent supermarket chains in the Raleigh-Durham area, is recalling its store-brand pistachios because of potential salmonella contamination.
Harris Teeter Issues Recall Of Pistachios Due To Salmonella SmartAboutHealth
Houston firefighters die in overnight house fire
USA Today - 13 hours ago
HOUSTON (AP) - Two Houston firefighters died in an Easter Sunday house fire, an official said. Houston Fire District Chief Tommy Dowdy said the department responded to a house fire call shortly after midnight Sunday in the southeast part of the city.
HOW TO HELP THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES Houston Chronicle
2 Houston firefighters die in overnight house fire The Associated Press
Maoists shut down mine in eastern India, 14 dead
Reuters - 1 hour ago
BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - Maoist rebels killed 10 policemen in eastern India and shut down a mine operated by state-run National Aluminum Co Ltd (NALCO) as they stepped up attacks ahead of a general election.
Troops die in India Maoist attack BBC News
Police: 14 die in rebel siege in India CNN International
First Family Chooses Historic St. John's for Service
Washington Post - 11 hours ago
By Matt Zapotosky and Hamil R. Harris They came as any other family would on Easter Sunday: Dad in a dark suit and tie, Mom and oldest daughter in matching white cardigans.
Obamas Choose Church for Easter ABC News