Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) - On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.
Origin of Mother’s Day born of desire for peace Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Nothing compares to you `Mommy`! Zee News
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As Obama closes in on Democratic nod, he begins to focus on McCain
USA Today - 5 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama focused his campaign message against likely Republican nominee John McCain amid mounting signs that the historic monthslong battle with Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic nomination was coming to a close.
Obama Sets Sights on McCain, Ignores Clinton ABC News
Obama re-tooling for general election? MSNBC
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Details of Jenna Bush's big day
CNN - 2 hours ago
CRAWFORD, Texas (CNN) -- First daughter Jenna Bush and Henry Hager -- the son of a well-connected Virginia Republican -- say "I do" Saturday on President Bush's 1600-acre ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Jenna Bush to Marry at President's Texas Ranch (Update2) Bloomberg
White House Memo The Leader of the Country Is the Father of the Bride New York Times
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War dead cremated at facility for pets
Seattle Times - 13 hours ago
By Ann Scott Tyson WASHINGTON - The US military has, since 2001, cremated some of the remains of US service members killed in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in a Delaware facility that also cremates pets, a practice that ended Friday when the Pentagon ...
US makes changes to cremations for slain troops Reuters
'Pet crematorium' complaint leads to Pentagon change CNN
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Veto override on farm law by late May: Senator
Reuters - 22 hours ago
By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress could enact the new $285 billion US farm law over a presidential veto by late May, ending 15 months of work to overhaul US farm policy, the Senate Agriculture Committee said on Friday.
Bush set to veto $300 billion farm bill San Francisco Chronicle
Farm Bill Deal Light on Reform and Heavy on Bloat Kansas City infoZine
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The Boss Voices in Concert
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By PETER GROSSLIGHT; As told to AMY ZIPKIN EXCEPT for five years when I lived in Arizona, from ages 9 to 14, I grew up in Los Angeles.
Locke High School in South Los Angeles locked down after huge brawl Los Angeles Times
Hundreds brawl at LA high school, broken up by police The Associated Press
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As Bush Term Wanes, Mideast Peace Appears as Elusive as Ever
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON - The 2008 race for the White House is casting a long shadow over President Bush. So long, in fact, that it may extend all the way to the Middle East.
Bush Heads to Middle East Tuesday Voice of America
Arab world not celebrating Israel's 60th birthday MSNBC
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The Life and Recently Troubled Career of a Staten Island Congressman
New York Times - 20 hours ago
By ALAN FEUER When Vito J. Fossella Jr., the soon-to-be boy congressman, stood beside the young girls of a cheer-leading squad at the Excelsior Grand catering hall in 1997, it seemed a particularly vivid version of Staten Island pageantry.
More Details About Fossella's Affair as GOP Looks for Other Options Gothamist
Vito Fossella lied to other woman; wife considers dumping him New York Daily News
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Fort Lewis on list of barracks needing repair
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 17 hours ago
By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP AP Officials at Fort Lewis were surprised to be on an Army list of eight installations that need to repair their barracks immediately in the wake of recent worldwide base inspections.
Army barracks set for repair after nationwide inspection CNN
Army targets 8 bases for repairs after worldwide inspections WCAX
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Wayne Nelson Corliss
America's Most Wanted - 14 hours ago
ICE agents nabbed Corliss less than 48 hours after Interpol alerted the worldwide media about the alleged perverted crimes he's wanted for.
Predators Caught in the Worldwide Web TIME
Interpol snares high-profile perv suspect in its Web Boston Herald
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Maine shipyard christens destroyer named for Vietnam POW
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
BATH, Maine (AP) - The Navy's newest guided missile destroyer was christened Saturday with the name of a fighter pilot who spent 7 1/2 years in captivity in North Vietnam, received the Medal of Honor and served as presidential candidate Ross Perot's ...
Senate Panel Votes Against Funding For Navy Ship; Maine Senators Upset WCSH-TV
House subcommittee vows to slash DDG-1000 funding Brunswick Times Record
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Study finds increase in nursing graduates in California
San Francisco Chronicle - 2 hours ago
A new study finds that more Californians are becoming nurses, thanks to a government initiative to address the state's nursing shortage.
State Sen. Jack Scott named chancellor of California community ... Los Angeles Times
Chancellor's post goes to state senator San Jose Mercury News
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Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Texas
FOXBusiness - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ ----The Justice Department today announced that on Saturday, May 10, 2008, it will monitor local elections in the cities of Farmers Branch and Irving in Dallas County, Texas, ...
Justice to monitor elections in 2 immigration hot spots Houston Chronicle
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Emily, Jacob most popular baby names
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Emily again topped the list of most popular baby girl names last year, registering as No. 1 for the 12th straight time.
Emily, Jacob again top list of most popular baby names WTTE
Nicked Names Newsweek
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Ranch to Be Searched for Manson Victims
New York Times - 19 hours ago
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER LOS ANGELES - For those who spend a great deal of time mulling the intricacies and unanswered questions of real-life crimes, a remote area in Death Valley has always been fertile ground.
NEW: Digging to begin this month at old Manson family ranch CNN
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Man Busted for Retrieving Meth From Casino's Lost-and-Found
FOXNews - 4 hours ago
SUQUAMISH, Wash. - A man has been charged in Kitsap County for possession of a controlled substance after he made the mistake of attempting to retrieve a bag containing methamphetamine from the Suquamish Casino's lost-and-found.
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Vallejo's Bankruptcy Might Have Been Prevented
Huffington Post - 23 hours ago
The city of Vallejo, California has taken the extraordinary step of filing for federal bankruptcy protection. While the financial distress of this San Francisco suburb (population 117000) is especially acute, its fiscal problems are fundamentally the ...
Vallejo sole California town to OK bankruptcy-Moody's Reuters
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Iraq Contractor in Shooting Case Makes Comeback
New York Times - 16 hours ago
By JAMES RISEN A helicopter operated by Blackwater over Baghdad this week. The American company provides aerial protection for convoys.
State Dept. renews Blackwater contract Seattle Times
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Baby's Body Found in Dryer at Texas Rehab
FOXNews - 3 hours ago
SAN ANTONIO - Detectives continued to question women at a San Antonio rehabilitation center Saturday after the body of a newborn girl was found in a center dryer.

Feds Bust Cocaine Ring Known for Its Pink Wrappers
FOXNews - 4 hours ago
SEATTLE - Federal drug agents seized more than 36 pounds of cocaine and $203000 in cash during overnight raids in Burien. Thursday's raids ended a 10-month investigation into a Burien-based cocaine ring with ties to Mexico.