![]() The Associated Press | NATO takes up Obama timetable to end war in Afghanistan by 2014 CNN International Chicago (CNN) -- NATO countries are expected to sign off Monday on US President Barack Obama's exit strategy from Afghanistan that calls for an end to combat operations next year and the withdrawal of troops by the end of 2014. Chicago braces for final day of NATO protests NATO touts Afghan war's end as fighting goes on Now transport fees threaten to upend US-Pakistan ties |
![]() The Associated Press | Solar eclipse projects 'ring of fire' across Asia and US CNN By the CNN Wire Staff A rare solar eclipse is seen from Tokyo on Monday morning. People across the globe planned viewing parties to watch the event. (CNN) -- The shadow of the moon swept across the globe from Hong Kong to the Texas Panhandle as a rare ... Eclipse Crosses Asia, US: Millions Look... Eclipse crosses Asia, US: Millions look skyward Millions watch Pacific 'ring of fire' eclipse |
![]() ABC News | Deportation, 10 years in jail possible for convicted ex-Rutgers student CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Dharun Ravi was found guilty of all charges during his March trial. His sentencing is scheduled for Monday. (CNN) -- Dharun Ravi could face 10 years in prison and be deported to his native India when he is sentenced Monday for ... Ex-Student in Webcam Spy Case to Be Sentenced |
Trial starting for Fort Hood bomb plot suspect MiamiHerald.com By ANGELA K. BROWN AP WACO, Texas -- Police officers suddenly rushed the young man wearing a T-shirt, shorts and a baseball cap as he walked out of a motel toward an idling cab near a Texas Army post. They ordered him to lie face down, ... |
![]() Los Angeles Times | Registry tallies over 2000 wrongful convictions since 1989 Los Angeles Times The national database, said to be the largest of its kind, covers the period since DNA testing came into common use. Its sponsors hope to shed light on the legal system's failings. Bennie Starks of Chicago spent 20 years in prison after being convicted ... Study: 2000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years Study: More than 2000 exonerated in 23 years |
![]() The Republic | Mixed reviews for Romney's leadership on fatal Big Dig ceiling collapse as ... Washington Post WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney was at his New Hampshire vacation home on a summer night in 2006 when 26 tons of concrete ceiling panels in one of Boston's Big Dig highway tunnels collapsed, crushing a car and killing a female passenger. Romney faced leadership test in Big Dig tragedy |
![]() The Associated Press | UN nuclear chief in Iran on key mission The Associated Press By NASSER KARIMI, AP – 1 minute ago TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The head of the UN nuclear agency arrived Monday in Tehran on a key mission that could lead to the resumption of probes by the watchdog on whether Iran has secretly worked on an atomic weapon. IAEA to Press Iranians on Site Visits Before Iraq Meeting IAEA chief kicks off talks with Iran over its nuke program IAEA chief arrives in Iran for key talks |
![]() The Guardian | 'Stayin' Alive' singer Robin Gibb dead New York Daily News london, May 21 — Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who was battling colon and liver cancer, died Sunday. He was 62. "The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and ... Robin Gibb, Bee Gees Co-Founder With His Brothers, Dies at 62 Robin Gibb: "A musical giant" Stars pay tribute to Robin Gibb |
![]() BBC News | Is air leaking from the Facebook bubble? BBC News So... what happened there? On Friday, after an all-night hackathon at Facebook's Menlo Park campus, Mark Zuckerberg pressed a button to mark the start of trading in his company's shares. Because that button had been "hacked" by some of his very smart ... Nasdaq blames software design for Facebook IPO delay Nasdaq reportedly 'embarrassed' over Facebook delays 'Poor Design' Delayed Facebook IPO: Nasdaq |
![]() CBS News | Mississippi prison riot leaves guard dead at private facility holding illegal ... CBS News (AP) BRANDON, Miss. - A prison guard was killed Sunday during a riot that also injured five other correctional officers and hurt three inmates at a privately run facility in Mississippi that holds illegal immigrants, authorities said. Mississippi prison riot leaves guard dead, 8 hurt Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 8 hurt Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 6 hurt |