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Gingrich stops short of backing Ryan's Medicare plan - Boston Globe

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:12 PM PDT

USA Today

Gingrich stops short of backing Ryan's Medicare plan Boston Globe MANCHESTER, NH — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich continues to back away from criticism he made this month of Representative Paul Ryan's plan to overhaul Medicare but he stops short of endorsing the plan. Yesterday, Gingrich delivered a ... Senate rejects House-approved budget, privatized MedicareDetroit Free Press Senate halts GOP Medicare planThe Tennessean The American Debate: GOP's wake-up call on Medicare | Philadelphia Inquirer ...Philadelphia Inquirer Investor's Business Daily -USA Today -Denver Post all 3,903 news articles »

Yemen, Libya and Middle East unrest - live updates - The Guardian

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:47 AM PDT

The Guardian

Yemen, Libya and Middle East unrest - live updates The Guardian Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh issued messages of defiance as intense battles raged in the heart of the capital for a third day. Photograph: Muhammed al-Sayaghi/AP 8.56am: The fighting in Yemen appears to have escalated overnight. ... Yemen's Saleh tends to end clashes, political crisis through dialogueXinhua Dozens likely killed in overnight Yemen clash-officialReuters Yemen clashes kill 24; US orders staff to leaveAFP Washington Post -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Sydney Morning Herald all 472 news articles »

Tornadoes take more lives in Oklahoma - Boston Globe

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:12 PM PDT

The Guardian

Tornadoes take more lives in Oklahoma Boston Globe Family and friends of Laron Short (above) embraced as they cleaned out the trailer home where she died during Tuesday's twister in Chickasha, Okla. (Bill Waugh/ Reuters) By Kristi Eaton and Chuck Bartels Associated Press / May 26, 2011 PIEDMONT, Okla. ... In Okla., good forecasts and good luck | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-26Philadelphia Inquirer Several states on alert for tornadoes after new round of stormsDetroit Free Press Midwest: Tornadoes touch down, storm system liftsSan Francisco Chronicle Tulsa World -NewsOK.com -Los Angeles Times all 3,170 news articles »

Mexico gang shootout in Nayarit state kills 28 - BBC News

Posted: 26 May 2011 01:03 AM PDT

CBS News

Mexico gang shootout in Nayarit state kills 28 BBC News Wednesday's gunfight took place at a crossroads near Ruiz in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit, some 805 km (500 miles) north-west of Mexico City. Police had initially been investigating a reported kidnapping when they were alerted to the shooting ... Drug gang gunfight kills 28 in Mexican stateReuters 28 dead in Mexican 'drug gangs gun battle'Aljazeera.net Mexico cartel shootout leaves 28 deadCBS News AFP -Herald Sun -New York Times all 383 news articles »

Lagarde Preparing Global Tour for IMF Bid - Wall Street Journal

Posted: 26 May 2011 01:02 AM PDT

CBC.ca

Lagarde Preparing Global Tour for IMF Bid Wall Street Journal PARIS—French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde said Thursday that she was prepared to visit China, possibly as early as Sunday, as part of an effort to rally broad support for her ... Latvian Bailout Review Is Ratified by IMF Board, Ministry SaysBloomberg Emerging nations eyeing joint IMF candidate: IndiaAFP China wants 'democratic' choice of IMF leader but no sign whether it supports ...Washington Post Xinhua -Reuters -ABC Online all 2,436 news articles »

G8 summit will see Harper define his stance on Arab Spring - Globe and Mail

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:11 AM PDT

Reuters

G8 summit will see Harper define his stance on Arab Spring Globe and Mail Stephen Harper enters the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday facing a moment that will measure his embrace of the Arab Spring of democratic movements in North Africa and the Middle East. The summit's centrepiece will be an effort by the world's ... G8 focus on Arab revoltseuronews G8 leaders gather in France, eyes on Arabs, IMFReuters Africa Arab Spring, IMF To Preoccupy G8 LeadersRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty RIA Novosti -New York Times -Voice of America all 207 news articles »

Is Sheriff Arpaio's political future at stake? - AZFamily

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:31 PM PDT

CBS News

Is Sheriff Arpaio's political future at stake? AZFamily PHOENIX - In recent month the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has been accused of misspending nearly $100 million, allowing corruption and mismanagement to run rampant within the organization and failing to investigate hundreds of ... Sheriff Joe Arpaio Says 3 Officers Arrested for Drugs, Human TraffickingFox News Sheriff Joe Arpaio says three officers arrested for drug and human traffickingCBS News Arizona sheriff nabs own employees on smuggling chargesReuters Arizona Republic -New York Magazine -ABC News all 261 news articles »

Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetent - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Posted: 26 May 2011 01:22 AM PDT

Reuters

Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetent Atlanta Journal Constitution AP TUCSON, Ariz. — One of more than a dozen surviving victims from the Tucson shooting rampage says he has no problem with the suspect spending his life in a mental health facility. FILE - This Jan. 8, 2011 file photo released by ... Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetentKansas City Star Judge rules Ariz. shooting suspect incompetent for trialBoston Globe Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetentKIVI-TV Anchorage Daily News all 1,406 news articles »

Latest steps by Palin hint at run in 2012 - The Seattle Times

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:07 PM PDT

CTV.ca

Latest steps by Palin hint at run in 2012 The Seattle Times Sarah Palin is fortifying her small staff of advisers, buying a house in Arizona — where associates have said she could base a national campaign — and reviving her schedule of public appearances. The moves are the most concrete signals yet that Palin, ... Palin aides push back on new bookPolitico Palin signals ambition, reluctance for White HouseThe Associated Press Signs Grow That Palin May RunNew York Times Wall Street Journal -msnbc.com -Fox News all 1,278 news articles »

Egyptian tunnel town faces up to change - CNN

Posted: 26 May 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Reuters Africa

Egyptian tunnel town faces up to change CNN Rafah's closed border crossing with Gaza has created an underground economy with a network of smuggler tunnels. Rafah, Egypt (CNN) -- El-Aseel restaurant - which translates as Original or Pure in Arabic -- is tucked ... Hamas: Opening of Egypt border crossing will ease Gaza sufferingHa'aretz Egypt to open Rafah crossing permanentlyCBS News Egypt to open Gaza border crossing at RafahCNN International New York Times -Jerusalem Post -Ahram Online all 783 news articles »