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Powerball ticket worth $180.1 million sold in southern Minn. 4 May 08, 23:58 ET AP - Somewhere, someone's holding a small slip of paper purchased in southern Minnesota that's worth up to $180.1 million. more Australia needs years of heavy rainfall to crack drought: experts 4 May 08, 23:57 ET AFP - Australia will need several years of heavy rainfall to reverse the devastating effects of a drought that has battered farm production, the Bureau of Meteorology said in a report received Monday. more Large wave in South Korea kills 9, injures 14 4 May 08, 23:51 ET AP - At least nine people were killed and 14 others injured Sunday after being swept away by a sudden large wave that crashed over a breakwater on South Korea's west coast, the Coast Guard said. more Florida to curb ocean sewage dumping 4 May 08, 23:51 ET Florida lawmakers and Gov. Charlie Crist are backing a bill to eventually shut down six pipes that carry sewage into the Atlantic from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. more Obama seeks to rebrand patriotism 4 May 08, 23:34 ET As Sen. Barack Obama tries to secure the Democratic presidential nomination and turn his attention to the presumptive GOP nominee, Sen. John McCain he is facing a crucial test of one of his driving themes: redefining what it means to be a patriot. more "Grand Theft Auto" simplifies song purchasing 4 May 08, 23:23 ET Reuters - The emerging effort to use videogames as a channel for selling music is entering its next phase with the recent release of "Grand Theft Auto IV." more At least 16 people killed in Mexican massacres 4 May 08, 23:20 ET Reuters - Heavily armed men killed at least 16 people, all members of a ranchers' association, in two different massacres in southern Mexico over the weekend, Mexican media said on Sunday. more Illinois man orders custom beer-can coffin 4 May 08, 23:13 ET AP - Bill Bramanti will love Pabst Blue Ribbon eternally, and he's got the custom-made beer-can casket to prove it. more Child's autism linked to parents' mental illness 4 May 08, 23:10 ET In another sign pointing to an inherited component to autism, a study released on Monday found that having a schizophrenic parent or a mother with psychiatric problems roughly doubled a child's risk of being autistic. more 15 dead after boat sinks in Brazil's Amazon region 4 May 08, 23:09 ET AP - A boat ferrying at least 80 people home from a party sank in Brazil's Amazon region early Sunday, killing at least 15 and leaving dozens missing, according to rescue officials and Brazil's government. more New Orleans sings praise as Neville Brothers finally reunite 4 May 08, 23:05 ET AP - The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city. more Kobe scores 38 as Lakers beat Jazz 109-98 in series opener 4 May 08, 23:03 ET AP - Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory. Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round. more Sea lions shot dead on Columbia River as salmon battle rages 4 May 08, 23:02 ET AP - Six federally protected sea lions were apparently shot to death on the Columbia River as they lay in open traps put out to ensnare the animals, which eat endangered salmon. State and federal authorities are investigating. more Cyclone damage assessed in Myanmar 4 May 08, 22:51 ET Reuters - Authorities and foreign aid workers in army-ruled Myanmar struggled on Monday to assess the damage from a severe cyclone that killed more than 350 people and left tens of thousands homeless. more Bush hails recovery of tornado-leveled Kansas town 4 May 08, 22:50 ET AP - President Bush hailed the resilience of this town and its tiny high school graduating class Sunday, one year after a tornado barreled through with astonishing fury. more Yahoo CEO on hot seat after rebuffing Microsoft's $47.5B bid 4 May 08, 22:49 ET AP - Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang has gotten what he wanted: a chance to prove his company is worth more than the $47.5 billion that Microsoft Corp. offered to buy the Internet pioneer. more Obama says Clinton's talk on Iran too much like Bush's 4 May 08, 22:47 ET AP - Barack Obama likened Hillary Rodham Clinton to President Bush for threatening to "totally obliterate" Iran if it attacks Israel and called her gas-tax holiday a gimmick as he tried to fend off her challenge ahead of two pivotal Democratic primaries. more President Evo Morales rejects Bolivian autonomy vote 4 May 08, 22:42 ET AP - Bolivia's largest and richest state voted amid scattered violence Sunday to seek greater autonomy from the government of leftist President Evo Morales, who dismissed the referendum as a failure. more Subway cars derail in Manhattan; more than 400 evacuate 4 May 08, 22:22 ET AP - Two subway cars derailed Sunday in Manhattan, forcing more than 400 passengers to leave the tunnel on a second train, officials said. more Radio City Christmas show hitting the road 4 May 08, 22:14 ET Reuters - Madison Square Garden Entertainment's plan to launch a touring arena version of its Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the latest move in an increasingly aggressive strategy that will see the company launch other tours in the next few years. more Neanderthals were separate species, says new human family tree 4 May 08, 22:08 ET AFP - A new, simplified family tree of humanity has dealt a blow to those who contend that the enigmatic hominids known as Neanderthals intermingled with our forebears. more Chewing the fat: New targets emerge for tackling obesity 4 May 08, 22:06 ET AFP - New investigations into obesity may identify people with an inherited risk of weight gain, explain why crash diets often fail and address a danger period in childhood that leads to obesity in adult life. more Iran vows not to halt its nuclear program despite pressure 4 May 08, 22:02 ET AP - Iran's top leader says his country will not bend to international pressure and give up its nuclear program, according to state television. more WP: Eight Belles a casuality of fragile makeup 4 May 08, 21:54 ET WashPost: Death of Eight Belles was a tragic manifestation of a problem that is more pronounced every year. America's breeding industry is producing increasingly fragile thoroughbreds. more Clinton dismisses "elite" economists on gas tax plan 4 May 08, 21:52 ET Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday dismissed the "elite opinion" of economists who criticized her gas tax proposal, using a term that has dogged rival Barack Obama in recent weeks. more Bolivian state votes on autonomy 4 May 08, 21:50 ET Bolivia's largest state voted Sunday on a sweeping autonomy referendum that leaders said would forge "a new Bolivia," defying leftist President Evo Morales who called the vote unconstitutional. more Barack Obama gains after denouncing pastor: poll 4 May 08, 21:45 ET Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama appears to be rebounding from sliding poll numbers in the wake the controversy over his former pastor, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll released on Sunday. more Newly conceived NJ Hall of Fame inducts 15 of its finest 4 May 08, 21:42 ET AP - Fifteen prominent New Jerseyans were inducted into the state's new Hall of Fame on Sunday night - even though the actual hall doesn't exist yet. more Clinton, Obama duel as vital votes loom 4 May 08, 21:41 ET AFP - Barack Obama rebuked Hillary Clinton for "saber-rattling" on Iran, but her camp claimed he was "running scared," two days before their next fateful date with Democratic voters. more Cyclone kills hundreds in Myanmar; junta response a concern 4 May 08, 21:40 ET AP - A powerful cyclone killed more than 350 people and destroyed thousands of homes, state-run media said Sunday. Some dissident groups worried that the military junta running Myanmar would be reluctant to ask for international help. more Papa John's apologizes for T-shirts calling James 'crybaby' 4 May 08, 21:30 ET AP - Papa John's Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James' number and the word "crybaby" under it. more Bush: No quick fix for gas prices 4 May 08, 21:28 ET President Bush said Monday that he's troubled by rising gas prices and will take a look at proposals to relieve the crisis but warned that there is no quick fix. more Protected sea lions found shot dead on Columbia River 4 May 08, 21:20 ET AP - Six federally protected sea lions were apparently shot to death on the Columbia River as they lay in open traps put out to ensnare the animals, which eat endangered salmon. State and federal authorities are investigating. more Investors eye Yahoo's alternatives to Microsoft 4 May 08, 21:10 ET Reuters - Yahoo Inc faced growing pressure on Sunday to find an alternative strategy to Microsoft Corp's $47.5 billion takeover offer after the software maker walked away over a disagreement on price. more Clinton, Obama predict fight to June 3 4 May 08, 21:10 ET Democratic presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton took their fight over gas price relief to the morning talk shows Monday as they braced for the crucial Indiana and North Carolina primaries. more Kim takes Wachovia, is youngest PGA Tour winner in 6 years 4 May 08, 20:08 ET AP - Knee surgery prevented Tiger Woods from attempting to defend his Wachovia Championship title. Anthony Kim didn't disappoint fans at Quail Hollow Club looking for Tiger-like brilliance. more COUPLE GETS SILENT TREATMENT FOR OPTING OUT OF FAMILY PLOT 4 May 08, 20:01 ET Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been informed that a family headstone has been purchased, and our share is $2,000 -- each. This was never discussed among the family members. The cemetery is located out of state. My husband is in the military, and we had planned to use the military cemetery where we live for a small fee. We think the family was rude and presumptuous planning for our deaths. more Mental health is latest Texas agency to bear abuse criticism 4 May 08, 19:47 ET AP - Employee disciplinary records show abuse and neglect are systemic in mental hospitals in Texas, which has worked over the past year to revamp its juvenile prison system because of similar allegations, according to a report published Sunday. more The rot gnawing away at Baghdad's innards 4 May 08, 19:11 ET AFP - Its traditional wooden-balconied Shanasheel houses in ruins, other buildings crumbling and muddied streets reeking of rubbish, Al-Batawin neighbourhood in the centre of Baghdad is an abject picture of just how far the rot has set in to the once-proud Iraqi capital. more British planners feared tea shortage after nuclear attack 4 May 08, 19:05 ET AFP - Never mind the radiation: British contingency planners worried there would be a dramatic shortage of tea in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, recently declassified documents showed Monday. more Documents show UK post-WWII dilemma over Jewish refugees 4 May 08, 19:05 ET AP - Documents released Monday show how the British government tried to send thousands of Palestine-bound Jewish survivors of the Nazi genocide back to postwar Germany without inflaming world opinion. more 15 dead after boat sinks in Amazon 4 May 08, 18:45 ET AP - A boat ferrying at least 80 people home from a party sank in Brazil's Amazon region early Sunday, killing at least 15 and leaving dozens missing, according to rescue officials and Brazil's government. more Def Leppard's Joe Elliott offers glimpse into "Lounge" 4 May 08, 18:45 ET Reuters - The title of Def Leppard's latest album, "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge," spurs an obvious question: What's a Sparkle Lounge? more Sasha Obama raises support for her daddy in Indiana 4 May 08, 18:17 ET AFP - Ignoring the crowds who flocked to a giant picnic with Barack Obama in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, the White House hopeful's six-year-old daughter took the stand to urge them to "Vote for Daddy." more FBI: Suspected pipe bomb damages courthouse in San Diego 4 May 08, 18:16 ET AP - A suspected pipe bomb exploded at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego early Sunday, damaging the front entrance and blowing out a window, authorities said. No injuries were reported. more Hossa scores in OT as Penguins eliminate Rangers in 5 games 4 May 08, 17:35 ET AP - Marian Hossa scored his second goal of the game 7:10 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied after giving up a two-goal lead to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in seven years. more Boat with 100-plus people sinks in Amazon 4 May 08, 17:31 ET Reuters - A boat carrying around 110 people, more than twice its capacity, sank on Sunday at dawn on a major river in the Amazon rain forest, rescue workers said. more Erosion in young audience shows cracks in `Idol' future 4 May 08, 17:22 ET AP - The fevered response to the latest loopy Paula Abdul episode, where she judged a phantom performance, just goes to show how "American Idol" continues to dominate television in its seventh season. more Bush hails recovery of Kansas town following tornado 4 May 08, 17:02 ET AP - President Bush hailed the resilience of this town and its tiny high school graduating class Sunday, one year after a tornado barreled through with astonishing fury. more Buffett says economy is in recession 4 May 08, 16:59 ET Reuters - Warren Buffett, the world's richest person, said on Sunday the U.S. economy is in recession, "as I define it." more Amazon suing New York state over new sales tax law 4 May 08, 16:57 ET Reuters - Amazon.com Inc has sued the state of New York, challenging a new statute requiring Internet retailers based elsewhere to collect New York sales taxes. more Analysis: Candidates use news shows to woo superdelegates 4 May 08, 16:43 ET AP - Two presidential candidates, two celebrity interviewers, two agendas, one audience: the undecided superdelegates likely to select the Democratic nominee. more Iraq to probe for proof of Iranian meddling 4 May 08, 16:35 ET AFP - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is to form a panel of security ministries to weed out any evidence of Iranian interference in Iraq's affairs, a top official said on Sunday. more UN suspends Gaza food aid again 4 May 08, 16:24 ET AFP - The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees is to suspend its food aid distribution in Gaza on Monday because of a lack of fuel caused by the Israeli blockade, a spokesman said on Sunday. more DA urges sanctions for prosecutors who withhold evidence 4 May 08, 16:24 ET AP - A district attorney whose office leads the nation in wrongful convictions overturned by DNA testing says prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence from the defense should face criminal charges or other harsh sanctions. more AP Interview: Austrian wife clueless of daughter's captivity 4 May 08, 16:20 ET AP - The wife of an Austrian man accused of holding their daughter captive for 24 years fought to keep the troubled family together but never knew their child was in a soundproofed cellar beneath the apartment, the wife's sister said. more Zimbabwe teachers say they are targets following election 4 May 08, 16:04 ET AP - Educators have become targets in Zimbabwe's postelection violence, a teachers union said Sunday, threatening a nationwide strike unless the government stops the attacks. more Hawks' Williams ejected after take-down of Celtics' Rondo 4 May 08, 15:51 ET AP - Hawks forward Marvin Williams was ejected from Game 7 of Atlanta's playoff series against Boston on Sunday when he slammed Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo to the floor to prevent a layup. more Democratic lawmaker expects tougher bank rules 4 May 08, 15:20 ET Reuters - The current mortgage crisis has exposed the need for financial reform, but there is no time for legislative fixes this year, a leading member of the U.S. House of Representatives said on Sunday. more Clinton spurns "elite" economists on gas tax 4 May 08, 15:14 ET Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday dismissed the "elite opinion" of economists who criticized her gas tax proposal, using a term that has dogged rival Barack Obama in recent weeks. more Marvel turns 'Iron Man' into gold with $100M-plus debut 4 May 08, 14:45 ET AP - "Iron Man" was pure gold at the box office. more US-backed plan sees shiny future for embattled Green Zone 4 May 08, 14:39 ET AP - Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the heart of Baghdad. more Competitive zeal of Ballmer key element in Yahoo chase 4 May 08, 14:33 ET AP - As Yahoo continued to resist Microsoft's $42 billion takeover offer, a key question was just how far Microsoft's excitable CEO, Steve Ballmer, was willing to go in hopes of defeating online advertising and search leader Google. more 'Smart' power meters herald future of our electricity use 4 May 08, 14:27 ET AP - Determined to cut his electricity bill, Darrell Brubaker took the usual steps of raising his air conditioner's thermostat and cooking more on the grill. more Obama Accuses Clinton of Pandering With Gas-Tax Moratorium Plan 4 May 08, 14:27 ET Bloomberg - May 4 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Clinton of pandering by pushing a summer gas-tax moratorium, calling it a ``classic Washington gimmick'' that would do little to help consumers. more Violence flares during autonomy vote in Bolivia 4 May 08, 14:25 ET AFP - Violence erupted at some polling stations in the Bolivian province of Santa Cruz on Sunday as the territory held an autonomy referendum deemed illegal by leftwing President Evo Morales. more Streak of trouble with FDA, other problems hits Merck 4 May 08, 14:21 ET AP - The roller coaster ride for Merck & Co. shareholders and employees is on another speedy downhill run. more Iraqi official says Iran arms evidence not conclusive 4 May 08, 14:10 ET AP - A top Iraqi official said Sunday there was no conclusive evidence that Shiite extremists have been directly supplied with some Iranian arms as alleged by the United States. more China farms the world to feed a ravenous economy 4 May 08, 14:02 ET AP - The rice fields that blanketed this remote mountain village for generations are gone. In their place rise neat rows of young rubber trees - their sap destined for China. more Buffett tells flock: Lower sights or sell Berkshire 4 May 08, 13:38 ET Reuters - Warren Buffett told shareholders of his Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) not to expect the out-sized gains his insurance and investment company has historically enjoyed, but they could still sleep well owning its stock over the long haul. more Milosevic loyalists could return to power in Serbia 4 May 08, 13:37 ET AP - Two years after Slobodan Milosevic died in prison while on trial for genocide, his Serbian loyalists may score a parliamentary election victory May 11 that would return them to power and dramatically worsen the West's troubles in the Balkans. more Lindsay Lohan to appear on season finale of 'Ugly Betty' 4 May 08, 13:34 ET AP - Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty." more KC pitcher breaks hand punching door in team hotel 4 May 08, 13:33 ET AP - Kansas City Royals left-hander John Bale, already on the disabled list due to a tight shoulder, broke his pitching hand punching a door at the team's hotel Friday night. more Miley Cyrus performs at Disney but doesn't address photo 4 May 08, 13:27 ET AP - Miley Cyrus returned to the stage for a concert in Orlando, Fla., but did not say anything about the recent controversy over her Vanity Fair portrait. more China experts identify gene for yield, height in rice 4 May 08, 13:25 ET Reuters - Scientists in China have identified a single gene that appears to control rice yield, as well as its height and flowering time, taking what may be a crucial step in global efforts to increase crop productivity. more DNA tests reveal mystery surrounding playwright Schiller 4 May 08, 13:07 ET AP - Who is buried in Friedrich Schiller's tomb? Several people, apparently, but none of them the famous poet and playwright, according to new research. more Obama slams Clinton's "cowboy" talk on Iran 4 May 08, 12:51 ET Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Clinton of saber rattling toward Iran on Sunday and compared her approach to that of unpopular President George W. Bush. more History of Ancient Supercontinent's Breakup Detailed 4 May 08, 12:51 ET LiveScience.com - Dinosaurs roamed, mammals started to flourish, the first birds and lizards evolved, and a massive supercontinent began to split apart on Earth about 180 million years ago. Yet, the details of the breakup of one of the largest landmasses in history have stumped scientists until now. more Old cemetery poses grave dilemma for buyers of Vt. farm 4 May 08, 12:49 ET AP - The 130-acre property was exactly what Michel Guite and his family wanted: an old Vermont farm with mountain views, rolling hills and meadows. more Obama: Change in ethanol policy might be needed 4 May 08, 12:45 ET AP - Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday the federal government might need to rethink its support for corn ethanol because of rising food prices, a stance similar to Republican John McCain's but at odds with farm states considered important to the November election. more Beetle-ravaged forests prompt campground closures in Rockies 4 May 08, 12:38 ET AP - Vacationers will have fewer places to pitch their tents this summer in Colorado and Wyoming, and they can place the blame on bugs. more Bolt runs 2nd fastest 100 4 May 08, 12:33 ET AP - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ran the second fastest 100 meters ever, finishing in 9.76 seconds at the Jamaica International Invitational. more "Iron Man" opens with a bang 4 May 08, 12:27 ET Reuters - Comic book adventure "Iron Man" proved its mettle at the North America box office, kicking off the summer movie season with estimated weekend ticket sales of $100.75 million and marking an unlikely commercial rebound for its star, Robert Downey Jr. more Part II: Straining to progress, as family challenges mount 4 May 08, 12:26 ET AP - Day 1 at Project Walk fell on their 13th wedding anniversary. In years past, John and Marci Pou might have gone to dinner. more DNA tests reveal Schiller mystery 4 May 08, 12:12 ET AP - Who is buried in Friedrich Schiller's tomb? Several people, apparently, but none of them the famous poet and playwright, according to new research. more Democrats pick up House seat in Louisiana 4 May 08, 12:08 ET Reuters - A Louisiana Democrat won a special congressional election in a district held by Republicans for more than two decades, increasing her party's majority in the House of Representatives, results from the state showed on Sunday. more Chicago RB Benson arrested on intoxicated boating charge 4 May 08, 12:07 ET AP - Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson faces criminal charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. more Obama criticizes Clinton over her words about Iran 4 May 08, 11:50 ET AP - Barack Obama scolded Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday for saying that the United States would "totally obliterate" Iran if it attacks Israel, and likened her to President Bush. Clinton stood by her comment. more Rice pushes for peace progress, Israel denies hidden agenda 4 May 08, 11:22 ET AP - Israel isn't trying to expand Jewish housing in the West Bank to effect a land grab before an eventual military withdrawal, the country's senior diplomat said Sunday. more Myanmar cyclone kills at least 351 4 May 08, 10:42 ET AFP - At least 351 people were killed and nearly 100,000 left homeless when tropical cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar, razing thousands of buildings and knocking out power lines, state media said Sunday. more High waves kill 8 in South Korea 4 May 08, 10:38 ET Reuters - At least eight were people killed when they were swept away by high waves that hit a port on Sunday on the west coast of South Korea, a coastguard official said. more 2 campaigns, 2 different candidates 4 May 08, 10:28 ET AP - The differences couldn't be more striking - and they go well beyond older, white and Republican vs. younger, black and Democratic. more Country star Gretchen Wilson at age 34 goes back to school 4 May 08, 10:24 ET AP - Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards in her Lebanon home. more A quick sale for Obama in Indiana 4 May 08, 10:17 ET AP - Kenneth Fawley decided early that Barack Obama was his presidential candidate of choice. Now he's affirmed that by voting early. more Suspect charged in Philly cop's slaying; 2nd suspect sought 4 May 08, 09:10 ET AP - One suspect was charged and a second was being sought Sunday in the killing of a police officer who was shot with an assault rifle while responding to a bank robbery, police said. more Brit Fetes Jamie Lynn's Baby; K-Fed Golfs With Babes 4 May 08, 09:08 ET E! Online - Surrounded by pink and blue balloons and with big sister Britney Spears by her side, teen mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated her baby shower in Kentwood, La, on Saturday. The 17-year-old is expecting a girl sometime this summer. more Austrian incest father's secret past emerges 4 May 08, 08:45 ET Reuters - The Austrian man who held his daughter captive in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children by her was convicted of rape around the time the daughter was born, his sister-in-law told Austrian media. more Iran says will not bow to Western pressure 4 May 08, 08:18 ET Reuters - Iran will not give up its rights in the face of Western pressure, its supreme leader said on Sunday, two days after major powers said they would make a new offer to convince Tehran to halt its nuclear plans. more West scores 30 and Hornets take Game 1 from Spurs, 101-82 4 May 08, 08:16 ET AP - David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night. more Israeli military video raises questions 4 May 08, 08:14 ET McClatchy Newspapers - The Israeli military has wrapped up its investigation into last week's killing of the Gaza mother and her four kids. more UN official: 243 dead after powerful cyclone in Myanmar 4 May 08, 08:12 ET AP - Myanmar's state-run television is reporting that more than 240 people have died from a powerful cyclone, a U.N official says. more Gunmen pull Iraqi journalist from car, kill her 4 May 08, 08:10 ET Reuters - Gunmen shot dead an Iraqi reporter on Sunday after pulling her out of a car in northern Mosul, a notoriously violent city where journalists are often targeted and live in fear of their life. more The Boss, Sinatra among N.J. Hall of Fame's first inductees 4 May 08, 07:58 ET AP - Pop quiz: What comes to mind when you think about Yogi Berra, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Toni Morrison? Brilliant minds, inspiring souls, trailblazers - all are likely responses. more Will age just be a number in '08? 4 May 08, 07:57 ET Politico - Is John McCain Ronald Reagan or Bob Dole? more Rice presses Israel on roadblocks 4 May 08, 07:51 ET Reuters - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday pressed Israel to ease travel restrictions on Palestinians and called Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank "particularly problematic." more Report: Chinese president hopeful on Tibet talks 4 May 08, 07:51 ET AP - President Hu Jintao said he has hopes for a positive outcome between representatives of the Dalai Lama and Chinese officials at talks that began Sunday - the first since violent anti-government protests erupted in Tibet in March. more