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At least 11 dead in Central US in new round of tornadoes 10 May 08, 23:06 ET AP - Thunderstorms and tornadoes tore across the nation's heartland Saturday evening, killing at least 11 people, mangling buildings and trapping people in rubble in areas still reeling from other recent bouts with severe weather. more 5 bodies, including 3 children, found in northeast Houston 10 May 08, 22:57 ET AP - The bodies of five people, including three young children, were found Saturday afternoon on a sprawling property with several structures in northeast Houston, police said. more Jenna Bush picks 'You Are So Beautiful' for dance with Dad 10 May 08, 22:25 ET AP - Jenna Bush picked "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker, for the father-daughter dance with President Bush at her wedding reception Saturday night in Texas, the band leader said. more Lawyer says young Philly jet-setter nearing plea in ID case 10 May 08, 19:33 ET AP - A former college student accused of stealing people's credit to travel the world with her Ivy League boyfriend is nearing a federal plea deal, her lawyer said. more Actor injured in long fall before 'Mermaid' show on Broadway 10 May 08, 17:35 ET AP - An actor in "The Little Mermaid" broke his wrists after falling at least 20 feet through a trap door to the stage minutes before a performance of the popular Broadway production, authorities said. more Governor tours NC tornado damage areas 10 May 08, 17:31 ET AP - Gov. Mike Easley toured tornado damage Saturday in three North Carolina counties and said in addition to one fatality that eight people were injured and scores of homes were damaged. more Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary 10 May 08, 15:31 ET 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. more Maine shipyard christens destroyer named for Vietnam POW 10 May 08, 15:19 ET 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 running mate. more Supporting cast dominates Verdi's 'Macbeth' at Met 10 May 08, 15:08 ET AP - Lay on Macduff - and Banquo, too. more Pollution brings end to mining town in Oklahoma 10 May 08, 13:21 ET AP - Waiting in their cars or on broken sidewalks, the blue-jeaned crowd has turned out for a parade. But they could pass for mourners at a funeral. more Emily, Jacob most popular baby names 10 May 08, 13:13 ET AP - Emily again topped the list of most popular baby girl names last year, registering as No. 1 for the 12th straight time. Jacob led among names for boys for the ninth year in a row. more School districts start to face sanctions under landmark law 10 May 08, 13:06 ET AP - At Las Palmitas Elementary School, nestled between rundown homes and fields of grapes, peppers and dates in Southern California, 99 percent of students live in poverty and fewer than 20 percent speak English fluently. more Nursery programs allow imprisoned moms, newborns to bond 10 May 08, 12:59 ET AP - Three-week-old Kevin fussed in mother Melissa Lankey's arms until she started singing softly to him, "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so." The newborn began dozing within seconds. more AP Exclusive: Ex-manager says OJ Simpson confessed 10 May 08, 12:54 ET AP - A memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted. more Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say 10 May 08, 07:43 ET AP - Geologists said a 260-foot-deep sinkhole that grew to the length of three football fields over just two days seemed to be slowing down Thursday, but that it could take months before it's clear whether surrounding areas are stable. more Artificial reef near Miami is cemetery, diving attraction 10 May 08, 06:06 ET AP - About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches. more Hundreds brawl at LA high school, broken up by police 10 May 08, 05:23 ET AP - A fight that broke out at a troubled South Los Angeles school escalated into a campuswide brawl involving as many as 600 students before it was quelled by police in riot gear. more Child 'Forrest Gump' actor leaving Army 10 May 08, 05:09 ET AP - As a boy, Michael Conner Humphreys made a splash on the silver screen as "Young Forrest Gump." As an adult, he somewhat mirrored the life of his movie character: He joined the Army and fought in an unpopular war. more Anti-illegal immigration group wants San Diego highway sign 10 May 08, 04:02 ET AP - When members of an anti-illegal immigration group offered to sponsor litter cleanup on local roads, they never imagined California officials would offer them an Adopt-a-Highway stretch near a Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 5, the main artery carrying illegal migrants north from the U.S.-Mexico border. more Obama forges ahead as momentum builds in his favor 10 May 08, 03:19 ET AFP - Democrat Barack Obama promised Americans a clean break from Washington's politics-as-usual as he campaigned Saturday to sew up the Democratic presidential nomination and rally more superdelegates to his side. more 2008 growth outlook deteriorated: Blue Chip 10 May 08, 00:20 ET Reuters - Even with some signs of improvement in the U.S. financial markets and a temporary boost from the economic stimulus package, the growth outlook for the second half of this year has deteriorated, according to a panel of economic forecasters. more

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