Wednesday, May 25, 2011

14 killed as tornadoes carve path through Midwest (AP)

14 killed as tornadoes carve path through Midwest (AP)

14 killed as tornadoes carve path through Midwest (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:31 PM PDT

Landon Grysham helps look for personal items in a destroyed home north of El Reno, Okla. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The high-powered storms arrived Tuesday night and early Wednesday, just days after a massive tornado tore up the southwest Missouri city of Joplin. (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Chris Landsberger)AP - Violent storms rumbled through the central U.S. on Wednesday, spawning tornadoes that turned homes into splintered wreckage, killing at least 14 people over two days and hampering rescue efforts in a city slammed by a massive twister days earlier.

Ariz. shooting spree suspect incompetent for trial (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:24 PM PDT

FILE - This Jan. 8, 2011 file photo released by the Pima County Sheriff's Office shows Jared Loughner, charged with shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Loughner was ordered removed from a mental competency hearing to determine whether he is mentally competent to stand trial and assist in his defense, after an outburst in court Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Tucson, Az. (AP Photo/Pima County Sheriff's Dept. via The Arizona Republic, File)AP - The man accused of wounding U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing six is mentally incompetent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday after U.S. Marshals dragged the man out of the courtroom because of an angry outburst.

A tour through the broken heart of Joplin (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:17 PM PDT

In this Tuesday, May 24, 2011 photo, Robert Alves stands amid the rubble of the Goodyear service station where he worked in Joplin, Mo. The Sunday, May 22, 2011 storm cut a 6-mile long, mile-wide gash through the city and killed at least 122. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)AP - Standing amid the ruins of what had been a Goodyear service center, Robert Alves turns in place to take a grim inventory.

Obama to world: West leadership role still strong (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:06 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama addresses members of parliament in Westminster Hall in London, England Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Obama was granted the honor of being the first U.S. president to speak from the grand setting of Westminster Hall, and he received a deeply friendly welcome. (AP Photo/Jeff J Mitchell, pool)AP - Offering reassurance and resolve, President Barack Obama stood in the historic grandeur of Westminster Hall and served notice to England and the world that the growing influence of countries like China, India and Brazil in no way dictates a diminished global role for America and its European allies.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing permanently (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:56 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2011 file photo, Palestinians carry their belongings after coming back from Egypt at the Rafah border crossing, southern Gaza Strip. Egypt's official news agency said on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 that the Rafah border crossing with Gaza will be permanently opened for Palestinians on Saturday, a move that will significantly ease a blockade of the impoverished territory. (AP Photo/Eyad Baba, File)AP - Egypt's decision Wednesday to end its blockade of Gaza by opening the only crossing to the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory this weekend could ease the isolation of 1.4 million Palestinians there. It also puts the new Egyptian regime at odds with Israel, which insists on careful monitoring of people and goods entering Gaza for security reasons.

Obama promises no "let-up" in offensive in Libya (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:40 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama holds a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, unseen, at Lancaster House in London on Wednesday May 25, 2011. Obama and Cameron confronted complex security debates over Afghanistan, Libya and economic growth Wednesday on a day of diplomacy amid testing times for the two allies. (AP Photo/Peter Macdiarmid, Pool)AP - Firmly united against Moammar Gadhafi, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron promised a relentless and punishing pummeling of his forces in Libya on Wednesday but also pleaded for patience for an effort with no clear end in sight. Obama ruled out a deadline for ending NATO's military assault, saying only that it would be over "in a timely fashion."

AP source: Edwards could be indicted within days (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:17 PM PDT

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2010 file photo, Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is seen in Raleigh, N.C. A person familiar with a federal investigation into Edwards' political dealings says prosecutors have completed their probe of the two-time presidential candidate and could indict him within days. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds, File)AP - John Edwards could be indicted within days in a federal investigation into whether the former presidential candidate illegally used money from some of his political backers to hide his extramarital affair and out-of-wedlock child, a person familiar with the case said Wednesday.

Testimony: Fla. mom partied while girl was missing (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 01:01 PM PDT

Casey Anthony appears in court with attorney Cheny Mason for her trial at the Orange County Courthouse, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Orlando, Fla. Anthony is on trial for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2008. (AP Photo/Red Huber, Pool)AP - The Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter partied, promoted nightclub events and entered a swimsuit contest around the time the toddler disappeared, according to testimony Wednesday, and the woman asked a neighbor to borrow a shovel two days after the little girl was last seen alive.

France's Lagarde launches bid for IMF leadership (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:13 AM PDT

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde gestures during a press conference, in Paris, Wednesday May 25, 2011. Lagarde announces that she will seek the top job at the International Monetary Fund, a candidacy that has widespread support across Europe. Lagarde had remained silent about whether she wanted the job, and said she came to the decision after 'mature reflection' and consultation with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)AP - French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde on Wednesday launched her bid to lead the International Monetary Fund, a candidacy that would put the first woman in charge of the scandal-rocked fund but increases tensions with developing nations who want one of their own as head.

CNBC 'Squawk' anchor Mark Haines dies at 65 (AP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:56 AM PDT

This undated photo provided by CNBC, shows Mark Haines, co-anchor of CNBC's morning 'Squawk on the Street.' Haines died at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, May 24, 2011, the network said. He was 65.(AP Photo/CNBC)AP - Mark Haines, co-anchor of CNBC's morning "Squawk on the Street" show and one of the business news network's most recognized faces, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, the network said. He was 65.

Republicans defend Medicare plan after setback (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:02 AM PDT

Vice President Joe Biden smiles as he arrives to meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction at the Blair House in Washington, May 10, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstReuters - Republicans on Wednesday rushed to defend their drive to cut government health spending amid signs it may spur a backlash from voters and weaken their hand in talks to tame the national debt.

Alleged Tucson shooter ruled incompetent for trial (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Reuters - Shooting rampage suspect Jared Loughner is not mentally competent to stand trial on charges he killed six people and wounded Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

Democrats see Medicare as potent campaign weapon (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Democrat Kathy Hochul in an undated photo. REUTERS/Erie County Clerk's OfficeReuters - An upset Democratic win in a congressional election in New York showed the power of Medicare as a campaign issue, giving the party new hope and a possible blueprint for reversing last year's heavy losses in 2012.

Obama warns Gaddafi of "no let up" (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:25 AM PDT

South African President Jacob Zuma gestures during the Freedom Day celebrations in Pretoria April 27, 2011. REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoReuters - President Barack Obama warned Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday there would be 'no let up' in pressure on him to go, following a second successive night of heavy NATO bombing in Tripoli.

Data points to slowing manufacturing activity (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Reuters - New orders for U.S. manufactured goods posted their largest drop in six months in April after a steep fall in demand for transportation equipment, suggesting some cooling in factory activity.

France's Lagarde launches IMF bid as BRICs complain (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:12 AM PDT

France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde announces her candidacy to head the IMF during a press conference in Paris, May 25, 2011. REUTERS/Jacky NaegelenReuters - French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde joined the race to head the IMF on Wednesday despite anger in big emerging economies over Europe's "obsolete" lock on the job.

AIG stock dips after $8.7 billion share sale (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 12:47 PM PDT

The American International Group (AIG) building is seen in New York's financial district March 16, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - Shares of American International Group Inc fell 5 percent on Wednesday as investors recognized that the government's exit from the insurer could take a long time.

Strauss-Kahn representatives not in contact with maid: lawyers (Reuters)

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn walks past a courtroom sketch artist for a recess during his bail hearing inside of the New York State Supreme Courthouse in New York May 19, 2011. REUTERS/Richard Drew/PoolReuters - Representatives of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn are not in contact with the hotel housekeeper he is charged with trying to rape or her family, his lawyers said on Wednesday.

Obama rejects notion of US, Europe decline (AFP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:29 AM PDT

US President Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech at the British parliament in London. In a keynote speech to Britain's two houses of parliament meant to inject new momentum into the transatlantic alliance which has bolstered global security since World War II, Obama said Western nations must renew themselves.(AFP/POOL/Jeff J Mitchell)AFP - In a rallying call to the Western world, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday denied that the rise of powers such as China, India and Brazil meant the inevitable decline of Europe and the United States.

Volcano cloud briefly closes north German airspace (AFP)

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:42 AM PDT

A cloud of smoke and ash is seen over the Grimsvoetn volcano on May 21. An ash cloud from Iceland briefly forced the closure of several north German airports on Wednesday, including Hamburg and Berlin, even as the Grimsvoetn volcano appeared to stop erupting.(AFP/File)AFP - An ash cloud from Iceland briefly forced the closure of several north German airports on Wednesday, including Hamburg and Berlin, even as the Grimsvoetn volcano appeared to stop erupting.
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