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March trade deficit drops by bigger-than-expected amount 9 May 08, 09:24 ET AP - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. more Happy Mother's Day: Woman pregnant with 18th child 9 May 08, 09:14 ET AP - It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman - she's pregnant with her 18th child. more Obama wins endorsement of government employees union 9 May 08, 08:42 ET AP - The American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Barack Obama Friday, giving the Illinois senator fresh momentum toward capturing the Democratic nomination for president. more Obama picks ups superdelegates in New Jersey, Oregon 9 May 08, 08:08 ET AP - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more congressmen. more Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's `Heroes' 9 May 08, 08:07 ET AP - She's not just fast. She's very fast. more Maid Marion: Karen Allen is thrilled over `Indy' return 9 May 08, 07:54 ET AP - Nothing ever seems to change in the stormy love-hate relationship between Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood. more Clinton urges supporters to ignore dire predictions 9 May 08, 07:39 ET AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton, defying electoral math stacked against her, is urging supporters to ignore predictions that her White House bid was over. Barack Obama, meanwhile, was reaching out to top Democrats who could help seal a historic nomination well within his grasp. more Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo 9 May 08, 07:34 ET AP - A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats. more Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener 9 May 08, 07:34 ET AP - Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. more Car full of weapons lands US soldier in Mexican jail 9 May 08, 07:17 ET AP - When he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, Spc. Richard Torres was carrying a small arsenal in his car: an AR-15 assault rifle, a .45-caliber handgun, 171 rounds of ammunition, several cartridges and three knives. more Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit 9 May 08, 07:00 ET AP - Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast. more Citi Mulls Up to $400 Billion Asset Sales: Source 9 May 08, 06:52 ET Citigroup, hit hard by the global crunch, will announce plans to sell roughly $400 billion of non-core assets when it meets investors and analysts on Friday, people familiar with the situation said. more Oil surpasses $125 per barrel ahead of US driving season 9 May 08, 06:52 ET AP - Oil prices surged past $125 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities. more Gates: Microsoft shifts focus after Yahoo deal collapses 9 May 08, 06:47 ET AP - Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., Chairman Bill Gates said Friday. more Hezbollah gunmen seize large swathes of Beirut 9 May 08, 06:18 ET Iranian- and Syrian-backed Shiite opposition gunmen seized control of several Beirut neighborhoods from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday. more Investigation at Death Valley ranch where Charles Manson hid 9 May 08, 06:17 ET AP - National Park Service officials say the Death Valley ranch where Charles Manson was arrested will be closed for a second time this year to search for possible human remains. more US military denies Iraqi claims of al-Qaida leader's arrest 9 May 08, 06:10 ET AP - The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq has been not been captured, the U.S. military said Friday, despite a claim by the Iraqi government. more Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods 9 May 08, 04:31 ET AP - Shiite opposition gunmen seized control of several Beirut neighborhoods from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday as sectarian clashes reminiscent of Lebanon's bloody 15-year civil war raged in the capital. more Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square 9 May 08, 04:25 ET AP - Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade Friday, reviving a tradition of the Soviet era and demonstrating Russia's growing military confidence. more Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize 9 May 08, 04:24 ET AP - A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk. more

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