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  • UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies (AP)

  • Myanmar residents walk past houses destroyed by Cyclone Nargis in Bogalay, Myanmar, on  Friday May 9, 2008.  The U.N. blasted Myanmar's military government Friday, saying its refusal to let in foreign aid workers to help victims of the devastating cyclone was 'unprecedented' in the history of humanitarian work. (AP Photo)AP - Myanmar's junta seized U.N. aid shipments headed for hungry and homeless survivors of last week's devastating cyclone, prompting the world body to suspend further help on Friday.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 14:28:44 GMT

  • Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods (AP)

  • A masked Shiite gunmen stands guard during clashes in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, May 9, 2008. 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. Eleven people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in three days of street battles, security officials said.  (AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)AP - Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday in the country's worst sectarian clashes since the 15-year civil war.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 14:36:55 GMT

  • Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1 (AP)

  • AP - Authorities began combing through the wreckage Friday caused by a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina. Fri, 09 May 2008 13:25:08 GMT

  • Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement (AP)

  • Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., talks with Del. Madeleine Z. Bordallo, D-Guam, in the Capitol, Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Washington. Obama's unannounced visit to the Hill during House votes lasted more than half an hour. He told reporters he's not taking the Democratic presidential nomination for granted, and that he was asking members of Congress to support his White House candidacy. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 14:33:05 GMT

  • Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize (AP)

  • Carl Hunter and his wife Diane Hunter hold a check representing the amount they won in the Louisiana Powerball  Jackpot drawing in January, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Baton Rogue. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)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.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:08 GMT

  • Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness (AP)

  • A man rolls a marijuana cigarette during a protest to fight stigmatization of marijuana consumption in Mexico City, Saturday, May 3, 2008 (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)AP - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:36 GMT

  • Oil surpasses $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season (AP)

  • A policeman directs traffic in Jakarta's main street during a morning rush hour, on May 6. World oil prices hit a fresh record high point close to 125 dollars per barrel, extending this week's record run after OPEC insisted the market was well-supplied and driven by speculators.(AFP/File/Bay Ismoyo)AP - Oil prices surpassed a record $126 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 13:51:35 GMT


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  • Bear owner talks about why he didn't report escape

  • MUSKEGON - The owners of an animal shelter in Muskegon County where a black bear escaped are speaking out about their delayed response to capturing the animal.

  • GRPD officers head to Washington DC to honor Bob Kozminski

  • Several police officers in Grand Rapids will soon take part in a cross country bike ride that will end at the National Police Memorial in Washington DC.

  • GM offers $200 million to end American Axle strike

  • General Motors Corp. today said it would give American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. as much as $200 million to help resolve the UAW's strike against the supplier.

  • M-37 reopened after early morning crash

  • Michigan State police reopened the northbound lanes of M-37 following a rollover accident early Thursday morning.

  • Badger carrying new fire truck to Ludington

  • The SS Badger will have some special cargo when it returns from its first trip of the year to Manitowoc, Wis., today.

  • CMU student dies from bacterial meningitis

  • COOPERSVILLE - The Ottawa County Health Department says it's not clear how many people may have been exposed to bacterial meningitis after a Central Michigan University student died while visiting friends in West Michigan.

  • Body found in Wal-Mart parking lot

  • IONIA - The Ionia County Sheriff's Department says foul play is not suspected after a woman was found dead in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

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  • General Motors says it will supply up to 200 million dollars to help end a 10-week strike against key supplier American Axle. About 30 GM factories have been hurt due to the strike.



  • Parker, Ginobili both score 31; Spurs beat Hornets in Game 3 (AP)

  • San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center, of Argentina, drives to the basket as New Orleans Hornets  center Tyson Chandler (6) defends during the first quarter of Game 3 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series Thursday, May 8, 2008, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP - There was no third-quarter breakdown for the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, just the desperate play of a team whose quest for a second straight NBA title was on the line. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points to lead the Spurs to a 110-99 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 11:03:07 GMT

  • Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs (AP)

  • Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett pounds his chest as he heads to the floor before the the Celtics faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series in Boston on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Celtics won 89-73, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers 89-73 on Thursday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 06:42:46 GMT

  • Arizona's Webb goes to 8-0 with 8-3 victory over Phillies (AP)

  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 06:43:21 GMT

  • Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener (AP)

  • Dallas Stars defenseman Nicklas Grossman (2), of Sweden, pushes Detroit Red Wings winger Tomas Holmstrom, center, also of Sweden, as Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) deflects a shot during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference hockey finals in Detroit, Thursday, May 8, 2008.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)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.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:46 GMT

  • Garcia builds early lead with 6-under 66 at The Players (AP)

  • Sergio Garcia of Spain chips onto the 15th green at The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Thursday, May 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - The flag was in a tempting location, back and left on the 13th green at the TPC Sawgrass with a pond running alongside the left side. Sergio Garcia took dead aim with a 7-iron and the ball never left its target.


    Fri, 09 May 2008 06:06:06 GMT



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