Rescuers dig for survivors as twister death toll hits 116

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• Rescuers dig for survivors as twister death toll hits 116
• Smoke rises near Gadhafi compound
• Palestinian PM has heart attack in Texas
• Strauss-Kahn e-mail reveals frustration
• NYC outdoor smoking ban begins
• Pawlenty launches 2012 'truth' campaign
• U.S. hikers held in Iran phone home
• Alleged Philly crime boss arrested

Rescuers dig for survivors as twister death toll hits 116 Posted: 23 May 2011 07:20 PM PDT The toll from the tornado that ripped through Joplin, Missouri, soared to 116, a city official said. Two rescuers searching for survivors were struck by lightning.

Smoke rises near Gadhafi compound Posted: 23 May 2011 08:04 PM PDT The European Union's foreign policy chief is expected Monday to detail meetings with Libya's rebel leaders, a day after opening an office in the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.

Palestinian PM has heart attack in Texas Posted: 23 May 2011 04:17 PM PDT Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad suffered a heart attack while visiting the United States and was hospitalized for treatment, according to a spokesman from the Palestinian Authority on the West Bank.

Strauss-Kahn e-mail reveals frustration Posted: 23 May 2011 03:59 AM PDT The International Monetary Fund is scheduled to begin accepting nominations for its top job Monday, following the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who faces sexual assault charges in the United States.

NYC outdoor smoking ban begins Posted: 23 May 2011 01:11 PM PDT Smokers in New York City looking to light up in most public places will not be able to without paying a price after an outdoor citywide smoking ban takes effect Monday.

Pawlenty launches 2012 'truth' campaign Posted: 23 May 2011 10:13 AM PDT On the eve of his formal presidential campaign kickoff, Tim Pawlenty pre-announced his candidacy in a video promising to "try something different. I could just tell you the truth."

U.S. hikers held in Iran phone home Posted: 23 May 2011 07:24 AM PDT The captors of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, two Americans currently being held in Iran on suspicion of espionage, allowed them to telephone home over the weekend, according a statement released Monday by members of their families.

Alleged Philly crime boss arrested Posted: 23 May 2011 04:20 PM PDT FBI agents Monday arrested alleged Philadelphia crime boss Joseph Ligambi and 10 others in a takedown federal authorities hope represents a crushing blow to organized crime in Philadelphia.

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