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Deadly earthquake hits central China
 A powerful, magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck mountainous central China on Monday, damaging buildings and roads and causing injuries and deaths, the local government reported.
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:11:47 GMT
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Cost of veterans' care set to soar
 Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come — even as the total population of America’s vets shrinks.
Sun, 11 May 2008 18:47:04 GMT
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Severe storms kill at least 22
 Crews and search dogs hunted Sunday for survivors or bodies in piles of debris after tornadoes and storms rumbled across the region a day earlier and killed at least 22 people in three states.
Mon, 12 May 2008 07:43:59 GMT
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Newsweek: Obama's battle plan
Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert sounded resigned to the possibility that he might stand down. He also spoke of his hopes for achieving peace with both the Syrians and the Palestinians this year.
Sat, 10 May 2008 01:24:11 GMT
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Spread of nuclear capability feared
 At least 40 developing countries from the Persian Guld region to Latin America have recently approached U.N. officials here to signal interest in starting nuclear power programs, a trend that concerned proliferation experts say could provide the building blocks of nuclear arsenals in some of those nations.
Mon, 12 May 2008 06:29:40 GMT
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First U.S. aid plane leaves for Myanmar
 The United States delivered Monday its first airlift carrying emergency relief supplies to Myanmar for victims of this month's cyclone.
Mon, 12 May 2008 08:23:40 GMT
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NYT: Shift in battle over voter IDs
The battle over voting rights will expand this week as lawmakers in Missouri are expected to support a proposed constitutional amendment to enable election officials to require proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote.
Mon, 12 May 2008 08:43:43 GMT
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Back to old form, Spurs blow out Hornets
 The San Antonio Spurs looked like champions again Sunday, pounding the New Orleans Hornets to even their Western Conference semifinal series 2-2.
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:33:23 GMT
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Jazz hang tough in OT, even series with Lakers
 Turiaf ejected, Kobe hurts back as Utah wins both at home to make it 2-2.
Mon, 12 May 2008 03:09:56 GMT
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Celizic: Does D’Antoni know what a mess he inherited?
 Celizic: It’s likely new Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni will realize in training camp what an impossible job he has.
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:12:01 GMT
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Garcia captures 'Fifth Major' win in playoff
 Sergio Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career Sunday by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.
Mon, 12 May 2008 01:50:08 GMT
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Star for a day: Talbot helps Penguins top Flyers
 Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night.
Mon, 12 May 2008 03:42:05 GMT
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Ex-USC star Mayo reportedly received cash
 A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday.
Mon, 12 May 2008 02:30:21 GMT
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Twins hit three HRs, hold on to beat Red Sox
 Craig Monroe went 2-for-4 with two of light-hitting Minnesota’s three home runs and four RBIs, and the Twins hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.
Mon, 12 May 2008 04:12:35 GMT
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