Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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At least 67 dead as storms slash through southern states

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 11:29 PM PDT

Severe storms pummeled Alabama and cut a path of destruction across several other southern states Wednesday, killing at least 67 people across the region, leveling buildings and trapping residents in their homes.

Storms leave trail of destruction across South

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 11:08 PM PDT

The storm system that plowed through the Deep South left scenes of destruction described as "surreal" and "sickening" by those who saw them. Authorities looked ahead to the immediate task of searching for any who might be trapped and the prospect of long and arduous recovery. Here are reports from some of the worst-hit areas.

Roadside bomb kills five in Pakistani city

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 10:48 PM PDT

A roadside bomb targeted a bus in Pakistan on Thursday, leaving five dead and 10 injured, police said.

Stylish, Stateside wedding-watching options for the uninvited

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 10:47 PM PDT

The official guest list from the Royal Wedding was released earlier this week, and odds are you didn't see your name on it. So, for us commoners and noncelebrities there are ways we can celebrate like royalty while toasting William and Kate. Countless events will be going on around the country, but a few stand out.

Japanese production suffers record fall

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:52 PM PDT

Read full story for latest details.

Osama bin Laden's escape: A tale of subterfuge and hard cash

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:36 PM PDT

How did Osama bin Laden escape the dragnet that closed in around his mountain hideout in Afghanistan in December 2001?

At least 42 dead as storms slash through Southern states

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:25 PM PDT

Severe storms pummeled Alabama and cut a path of destruction across several other southern states Wednesday, killing dozens of people, leveling buildings and trapping residents in their homes.

Underground Christians fear China crackdown

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 09:02 PM PDT

This calm denim-clad 28-year-old identifies herself only as Water, based on the Chinese characters that make up her first name. She has been deemed an enemy of the state, an unlikely label for a petite and well-educated woman who eschews violence and confrontation.

Storms leave trail of death, destruction across South

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 08:51 PM PDT

The storm system that plowed through the Deep South left scenes of destruction described as "surreal" and "sickening" by those who saw them. Authorities looked ahead to the immediate task of searching for any who might be trapped and the prospect of long and arduous recovery. Here are reports from some of the worst-hit areas.

Wedding bells toll in post-quake Japan

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 08:48 PM PDT

In her cramped downtown office where wedding dress displays fight for space with file cabinets, Miyuki Uekusa has been busy answering the phone for the past month.

The marginalization of a president: Will it end with Obama?

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 08:42 PM PDT

Once again, our country seems to be mired in a tired, frustrating conversation about President Obama's citizenship. Seems like we've been down this road before.

Braves pitching coach apologizes after being accused of lewd behavior

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:56 PM PDT

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell apologized Wednesday after a fan and an attorney accused him of engaging in vulgar, homophobic and threatening behavior at a San Fransisco Giants and Braves baseball game.

Obama releases original long-form birth certificate

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:47 PM PDT

The White House released copies of President Barack Obama's original long-form birth certificate Wednesday, seeking to put an end to persistent rumors that he was not born in the United States.

Security Council unable to agree on how to respond to Syria crisis

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:26 PM PDT

Members of the U.N. Security Council proved unable to reach a unified stance Wednesday on how to respond to the widespread violence that has engulfed Syria in recent weeks and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of demonstrators.

Sony: Hacker stole PlayStation users' personal info

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 07:18 PM PDT

A hacker has obtained the personal information of PlayStation Network account holders and subscribers of the Qriocity streaming service, Sony said in a message to customers Tuesday.

Experts: Severe weather across South could set tornado record

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:43 PM PDT

A rare mix of factors combined to cause widespread severe weather and dozens of reported tornadoes across the southern United States Wednesday, experts said.

Rival Fatah, Hamas movements reach unity deal

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:34 PM PDT

The politically divided Palestinian territories took a major step toward reconciliation Wednesday when the rival movements of Hamas and Fatah announced a deal to form a unity government, officials from both groups said.

Body of missing Maine mother found in New Hampshire

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 06:30 PM PDT

The body of a missing Maine woman was discovered in a New Hampshire pond Wednesday and police are treating the death as suspicious.

Witness: NATO airstrike kills 11 rebels in Misrata

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:35 PM PDT

A NATO airstrike Wednesday on the seaside town of Misrata killed 11 rebel fighters and wounded two others, witnesses told a reporter, who saw the bodies.

Misrata: Front and center in Libyan battle

Posted: 27 Apr 2011 05:32 PM PDT

We left Misrata with a human cargo of refugees and casualties on a ferry evacuating just a few hundred of the many thousands who would escape this port city if they could. We were heading for Benghazi, the Libyan rebels' stronghold.
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