NECNO'Connor makes personal plea for Alzheimer's aidThe Associated Press - 48 minutes agoWASHINGTON (AP) - The first woman on the Supreme Court is now the nation's most prominent Alzheimer's caregiver. Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor made public her family's private battle with the mind-destroying illness Wednesday as she urged ...Senators Hear From Alzheimer's Patients ABC NewsRetired justice O'Connor speaks on Alzheimer's ReutersUSA Today - WLOS - KVOA.com - PR Newswire (press release)all 222 news articles

WJFW-TVFicano endorses ObamaDetroit Free Press - 1 hour agoBy TODD SPANGLER • FREE PRESS WASHINGTON STAFF • May 14, 2008 He made the announcement of his endorsement today following a discussion with Obama before a town hall meeting in Sterling Heights.Previously undecided Wisconsin superdelegate endorses Obama Chicago Sun-TimesCollege Democrats back Obama Boston GlobeWashington Post - The Capital Times - Wired News - 411mania.comall 35 news articles

Turkish PressHenin's greatest strength came at a price - TennisESPN - 2 hours agoBy Greg Garber Five years ago, in the leafy western corner of Paris, a 21-year-old achieved her lifelong dream. Justine Henin-Hardenne sat in the main interview room at Roland Garros and gazed at the elegant sterling trophy.Reserving judgment on the United States of America Open's move from USA to ESPN SI.comAt 25, Justine Henin says she's quitting tennis Los Angeles TimesTIME - AOL SPORTS - BBC Sport - Seattle Post Intelligencerall 1,010 news articles

The Money TimesSpecter’s Floor Statement on New England Patriots VideotapingNew York Times - 1 hour agoAnalysis and discussion of the NFL draft and off-season news from around the league. (1) The Patriots engaged in extensive videotaping of opponents' offensive and defensive signals starting on August 20, 2000 and extending to September 9, 2007, ...Specter criticizes NFL, wants independent Spygate investigation - NFL ESPNSpecter calls for Mitchell-like investigation of NFL Sports NetworkBoston Globe - Providence Journal - Reuters - Bleacher Reportall 2,108 news articles

CitizenHeavy rains head toward cyclone-devastated MyanmarThe Associated Press - 59 minutes agoYANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Heavy rains and another potentially powerful storm headed toward Myanmar's cyclone-devastated delta on Wednesday.UN feeds 28000 in Myanmar ReutersUN warns of 'second wave of deaths' as Myanmar braces for new cyclone Los Angeles TimesNew York Times - Monsters and Critics.com - The Stamford Times - Bloombergall 5,238 news articles

Showbiz SpyAngelina Jolie confirms she's having twinsReuters - 1 hour agoCANNES, France (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie said in a television interview on Wednesday that she is expecting twins with husband Brad Pitt, the Hollywood couple's fifth and sixth children.Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Expecting Twins People MagazineSurprise, Surprise: Angelina's Having Twins E! OnlineThe Associated Press - Chicago Tribune - The Gossip Girls - FOXNewsall 163 news articles

Canada.comVerizon Wireless, Mozilla Join LiMo FoundationInformationWeek - 57 minutes agoThe decision to snub Google's Android and its friends intensifies the debate over exactly which firm will have the more "open" cell phone service.Verizon Wireless Snubs Google, Joins LiMo CRNVerizon, Mozilla, SK Telecom And Others Join Mobile Linux Efforts Washington PostChicago Tribune - CNNMoney.com - personal computer Magazine - Reutersall 197 news articles

New York Daily NewsClinton: It'd be 'terrible mistake' to pick McCain over ObamaCNN - 44 minutes ago(CNN) -- Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reiterated her vow to stay in the Democratic presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.Video: Clinton Wins W. Va., Says Race Not Over AssociatedPressObama woos working-class voters in Michigan The Associated PressABC News - Voice of America - Baltimore Sun - International Herald Tribuneall 7,195 news articles

The AgeDemocrats announce joint fund-raising effortBoston Globe - 47 minutes agoAs the Democratic nomination battle nears a close, the national party announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for a joint fund-raising committee to maximize campaign cash for the fall.Bill Clinton: Florida, Michigan Are "Embarrassing" ABC NewsBill Clinton expands on FL, MI MSNBCRealClearPolitics - Washington Times - Newport News Times - TheStreet.comall 1,518 news articles

Canada.comIndian bombings fit pattern of efforts to foment interreligious strifeChristian Science Monitor - 4 hours agoBy Mian Ridge | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor New Delhi - Seven synchronized bombs exploded in the picturesque city of Jaipur Tuesday evening, killing more than 80 people and wounding more than 200.Jaipur Blasts Demonstrate Continuing Indian Vulnerability to ... Voice of AmericaIndia sounds nationwide terror alert United Press InternationalWashington Post - BBC News - International Herald Tribune - CNN Internationalall 1,309 news articles

Telegraph.co.ukWall Street Likes Freddie Mac's New MathForbes - 1 hour agoRe-jiggered accounting methods gave Freddie Mac a boost Wednesday when investors rallied over better-than-expected losses. Semi-government sponsored firm Freddie Mac (nyse: FRE - news - people ) rose sharply during morning trading after posting $151.0 ...Freddie Mac posts loss, sees more housing weakness MarketWatchFreddie Mac Accounting Changes Reduce Losses By $2.6 Billion BloombergInternational Herald Tribune - Seeking Alpha - CNN - International Business Timesall 305 news articles

WHDH-TVWoman pleads guilty in prostitution case that toppled Eliot SpitzerInternational Herald Tribune - 2 hours agoBy Alan Feuer and Carla Baranauckas The woman accused of being the primary booker for the prostitution ring patronized by Eliot Spitzer pleaded guilty on Wednesday morning to charges related to her role in the ring.Suspect in Spitzer prostitution ring pleads guilty ReutersWoman pleads guilty in Spitzer prostitution probe The Associated PressWLOS - WGRZ-TV - New York Daily News - Gothamistall 312 news articles

TSN.caBuchholz on DL with broken fingernailMLB.com - 1 hour agoBy Pete Kerzel / Special to MLB.com BALTIMORE -- If nothing else, right-hander Clay Buchholz was philosophical and understanding upon learning Wednesday morning that the Red Sox were putting him on the 15-day disabled list to recover from a broken ...Fingernail lands Red Sox's Buchholz on DL USA TodayRed Sox place P Buchholz on DL Sports NetworkAOL SPORTS - Hartford Courant - Most Valuable Network - KFFLall 85 news articles

E Canada Now'American Idol': Nadia Turner Rates the Top 3Entertainment Weekly - 56 minutes agoBy Nadia Turner In corner one, we have Dapper David Archuleta. In corner two, we have Sexy Syesha Mercado. And in corner three, we have the Determined David Cook.Idol Banter: Who are they really Los Angeles TimesHave the ‘American Idol’ Producers Turned Against David Archuleta? New York MagazineNew York Post - Defamer.com - Serious Celebrity News Network - Point-Spreads.comall 270 news articles

Earthtimes (press release)Stocks rise on mild inflationCNNMoney.com - 1 hour agoWall Street rises after several down sessions as investors welcome a milder-than-expected inflation report and retreat in oil prices.Consumer Prices Rise, but Inflation Fears Ease New York TimesTreasurys rise on better-than-expected price data MarketWatchBloomberg - Reuters - Wall Street Journal - The Associated Pressall 633 news articles

ChattahBoxMySpace Wins $225 Million Spam JudgmentInformationWeek - 56 minutes agoDespite winning in court, it remains to be seen whether MySpace will be able to collect its judgment. By Thomas Claburn A federal judge in Los Angeles on this week awarded MySpace more than $225 million in its lawsuit against "Spam King" Sanford ...MySpace Wins Record $230M Suit Against Spammer InternetNews.comMySpace Cashes In On Junk Mail Related Lawsuit eFluxMediaSC Magazine United States of America - Bizjournals.com - personal computer World - Marketing Pilgrimall 478 news articles

Palestinian Rocket Hits Israeli Mall, Injuring Five (Update1)Bloomberg - 1 hour agoBy David Rosenberg May 14 (Bloomberg) -- A Palestinian rocket struck a shopping mall in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, causing injuries, hours after President George W. Bush arrived to celebrate the country's 60th anniversary.Gaza rocket strikes Israeli city, 14 wounded The Associated PressRocket hits Israeli mall near Gaza ReutersHa'aretz - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Jerusalem Post - Ynetnewsall 550 news articles

ChattahBoxRevolutionary Artist Robert Rauschenberg Dies at 82eFluxMedia - 5 hours agoBy Ona Zachary Robert Rauschenberg, one of the American artists who made significant changes in art during the 1950 transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art, died on Monday night at his home on Captiva Island, Fla.Memories of Rauschenberg: 'A giant among artists' Los Angeles TimesAppreciation: Texas-born Rauschenberg considered mixed-media pioneer Dallas Morning NewsBoston Globe - New York Times - TheCelebrityCafe.com - Washington Postall 426 news articles

Barack Obama wins the nod from NARALLos Angeles Times - 1 hour agoAmid minor movement today among Democratic superdelegates -- so far, Barack Obama has picked up two and one-half votes; Hillary Clinton one in this category -- Obama scored a coup with an endorsement from the nation's foremost abortion-rights advocacy ...NARAL Pro-Choice America backs Obama The Associated PressNARAL Chooses Obama -- Why Now? ABC NewsBoston Globe - MSNBC - Baltimore Sun - CBS Newsall 198 news articles

The Associated PressArrest made in string of Florida wildfiresThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoPALM BAY, Fla. (AP) - Authorities arrested a man they say was seen throwing a Molotov cocktail into the woods Wednesday in this Atlantic coast town, where several homes have been gutted by wildfires this week.Video: Person of Interest in Custody in Florida Fires AssociatedPressFlorida Man Arrested as Wildfires Scorch More Than 26000 Acres BloombergLocal6.com - WFtv.com - WESH.com - CBS 4all 2,426 news articles

Javno.hrFord to Recall F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT PickupsConsumer Affairs - 1 hour agoThe Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 650000 F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks because of a faulty power brake assist hose.Ford Recalls 655000 Trucks With Faulty Brake Hose AHNFord recalling more than 655000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT ... International Herald TribuneCars.com - 680 News - CBC.ca - Reuters Indiaall 78 news articles

dBTechnoWWDC "Sold Out" For First TimeThe Mac Observer - 46 minutes agoby John Martellaro , 3:30 PM EDT, May 14th, 2008 "Response to this year's WWDC has been off the charts and we are delighted with the show of enthusiasm and support from the developer community for the new iPhone SDK," said Apple spokesman Bill Evans, ...Apple’s developer conference sold out MacworldSteve Jobs keynote set for June 9; 3G iPhone on tap Yahoo! TechCRN - Computerworld - Wired News - BetaNewsall 83 news articles

KOMOObama announces manufacturing planMSNBC - 1 hour agoWARREN, MI -- Obama today began his first primary season trip to Michigan by announcing his manufacturing agenda at a town hall in Macomb County, a place that has come to symbolize the very Reagan Democrats whose votes he hopes to win in the fall ...GOP Once Owned Youth Vote—No, Really! FOXNewsCan McCain overcome the GOP brand? Christian Science MonitorBoston Globe - Huffington Post - Los Angeles Times - USA Todayall 3,179 news articles

KIDKPhysical activity's effect on breast cancer variesReuters - 3 hours agoNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a literature review of published studies confirm that while all women are likely to reduce their risk of breast cancer with regular physical activity, certain subgroups benefit more than others.Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters U.S. News & World ReportExercise may protect girls from future breast cancer The Associated PressMedPage Today - Food Consumer - New York Times - Tyler Morning Telegraphall 439 news articles

The Southern LedgerPolar bear added to endangered species listLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago"The science is absolutely clear that polar bear needs protection under the Endangered Species Act," said Andrew Wetzler, director of the endangered species program at the Natural Resources Defense Council.Green Groups Wanted Bears Protected as Weapon Against Global Warming ABC NewsThreatened Species BloombergCNN International - San Jose Mercury News - USA Today - MarketWatchall 635 news articles

InjuryBoard.comDennis Quaid Talks Medical Errors With CongressABC News - 5 hours agoBy KATE BARRETT and TOM SHINE With his newborn twins steadily recovering from a grave medical error that nearly cost them their lives, actor Dennis Quaid appeared on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, and assured lawmakers that his fight wasn't over.Former FDA Official Says FDA Approval Shouldn't Bar Lawsuits CNNMoney.comDennis Quaid testifies of peril to newborn twins The Associated PressThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Baltimore Sun - InjuryBoard.com - Food Consumerall 306 news articles