High court hears Arizona immigration dispute

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• High court hears Arizona immigration dispute
• Late snow storm sucker-punches US northeast
• Number of US illegal immigrants from Mexico drops
• 12th military member tied to prostitution scandal
• Whatmore says no security fears in Pakistan
• Metlife, states reach settlement near $500M
• AP source: John L. Smith interim Arkansas coach
• USATF hires former board member as CEO
• Facebook quarterly revenue tops $1 billion: filing
• SEC files charges against ex-CalPERS CEO, friend
• Missing Missouri mom's husband charged with murder
• Judge: Witness in Edwards case called witnesses
• US stocks slide on economic tremors from Europe
• US Social Security to use up reserves by 2033
• CalSTRS says holding onto Wal-Mart shares for now
• U.S. lawmakers launch Wal-Mart bribery investigation
• Google's 1Q lobbying bill more than triples to $5M
• Syrian forces kill dozens after UN monitors' visit
• Lindsay Lohan to play Liz Taylor in Lifetime film
• Prosecutors call John Edwards manipulative, ambitious
• Striking Lockheed Martin workers picket in Texas
• Wild bison with TB may have to be killed in Poland
• ConocoPhillips 1Q profit drops 3 pct
• Horse of Year Havre de Grace retired with injury
• Bashir in Heglig
• Sanford, Fla., chief to resign; officials must OK
• Sarkozy courts French far right after Hollande win
• Obama salutes Air Force Academy football team
• Bathing for PETA
• Wall Street falls 1 percent on Europe worry, Wal-Mart report
• Windies strike to pin back Aussie batsmen
• Wal-Mart Stores stock slides on bribery probe
• British man gets $1M bail in Iran missile case
• Stolen Cezanne handed over to Switzerland
• Ex-Iceland PM guilty on one charge over banking collapse
• Adobe to launch new software suite for designers
• Kellogg's bleak outlook raises stakes on Pringles
• Romney demurs on VP search with Rubio at his side
• Obama unveils Syria, Iran technology sanctions
• U.N. says Syria violence continues despite pledges to end it

High court hears Arizona immigration dispute Posted: The Supreme Court will referee another major clash between the Obama administration and the states, this one over Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants. The case could add fuel to the partisan split over tough state immigration laws backed by Republicans but challenged by the administration.

Late snow storm sucker-punches US northeast Posted: Just as the US northeast was easing from a mild winter into a historically warm spring, a storm left thousands without power and prematurely leafy trees sagging under snow.

Number of US illegal immigrants from Mexico drops Posted: The number of Mexican immigrants living illegally in the U.S. has dropped significantly for the first time in decades, a dramatic shift as many illegal workers, already in the U.S. and seeing few job opportunities, return to Mexico.

12th military member tied to prostitution scandal Posted: The Secret Service prostitution scandal grew Monday to include a 12th member of the U.S. military as the Pentagon suspended the security clearances of all the military personnel who have been implicated. The Secret Service has also taken action against 12 of its employees.

Whatmore says no security fears in Pakistan Posted: Pakistan's Australian cricket coach Dav Whatmore Monday voiced disappointment at Bangladesh postponing their tour, saying he had felt no security concerns during his two months in the country.

Metlife, states reach settlement near $500M Posted: MetLife Inc. will pay nearly $500 million in a settlement involving more than 30 states that claimed it didn't provide life insurance benefits to some of its policyholders, the company said Monday.

AP source: John L. Smith interim Arkansas coach Posted: A person familiar with the decision says Arkansas is bringing back John L. Smith on an interim basis next year to replace Bobby Petrino.

USATF hires former board member as CEO Posted: USA Track and Field has hired former board member Max Siegel as its new CEO, ending an on-and-off, 16-month search with a transaction similar to a move the U.S. Olympic Committee made a few years ago.

Facebook quarterly revenue tops $1 billion: filing Posted: SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc generated more than $1 billion in revenue during the first quarter, according to an updated filing for the social network's initial public offering. Revenue came in at $1.058 billion in the period, up from $731 million a year earlier. Net income was $205 million in the latest quarter, down from $233 million in the first quarter of 2001, the filing said. (Reporting By Alistair Barr; Editing by Gary Hill)

SEC files charges against ex-CalPERS CEO, friend Posted: Federal regulators have accused the former CEO of California's big employee pension fund and a friend of conspiring to trick a prominent investment firm into paying $20 million in fees to the friend's firms.

Missing Missouri mom's husband charged with murder Posted: The husband of a Missouri woman who disappeared after a meeting with a divorce attorney was charged with first-degree murder Monday even though her body has not been found.

Judge: Witness in Edwards case called witnesses Posted: A key prosecution witness in the criminal trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards contacted other witnesses in the case to ask about their planned testimony, a possible violation of federal law, a judge said Monday.

US stocks slide on economic tremors from Europe Posted: A collection of worrying news out of Europe sent stocks sharply lower on Monday.

US Social Security to use up reserves by 2033 Posted: The US public pension system will exhaust its reserves in 2033, three years earlier than previously estimated as the gap between income and payments mounts, according to an official report Monday.

CalSTRS says holding onto Wal-Mart shares for now Posted: (Reuters) - The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), which currently holds over 5.5 million shares of Wal-Mart Stores, will continue to keep its exposure to the retail giant hit by bribery allegations "until we find out what happens," CalSTRS' director of corporate governance said on Monday. Anne Sheehan told Reuters in a telephone interview: "Allegations like this are very serious and we expect the company with the board involved and proper board oversight to get to the bottom of these allegations as quickly as possible. ...

U.S. lawmakers launch Wal-Mart bribery investigation Posted: (Reuters) - Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday said they are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Mexican affiliate. Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Representative Henry Waxman, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Wal-Mart Chief Executive Michael Duke, requesting an in-person meeting with company officials. ...

Google's 1Q lobbying bill more than triples to $5M Posted: Google's U.S. lobbying bill more than tripled to $5 million during the first three months of the year amid increased government scrutiny of the Internet search leader's business and privacy practices.

Syrian forces kill dozens after UN monitors' visit Posted: A day ago, crowds in the Syrian city of Hama welcomed a U.N. team sent in to observe a shaky truce. On Monday, government troops opened fire on the same streets, killing dozens, activists said, raising fears the regime is targeting opponents emboldened to protest by the U.N. monitors.

Lindsay Lohan to play Liz Taylor in Lifetime film Posted: Lindsay Lohan will portray Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime film about her love affair with actor Richard Burton.

Prosecutors call John Edwards manipulative, ambitious Posted: GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the criminal campaign finance case against former Senator John Edwards described him on Monday as a manipulative politician who refused to let his affair or his mistress' pregnancy sideline his presidential ambitions. But Edwards' defense asked jurors to "follow the money," saying the nearly $1 million in illegal campaign funds he is accused of secretly accepting as he sought the 2008 Democratic nomination instead went to a former campaign aide who used the money to pay for his $1.5 million house. ...

Striking Lockheed Martin workers picket in Texas Posted: Unhappy with proposed changes to health care benefits and pension plans, dozens of Lockheed Martin workers started picketing Monday at a North Texas plant where F-35 stealth fighter jets are made, as well as outside flight test centers in two other states.

Wild bison with TB may have to be killed in Poland Posted: A herd of 25 wild European bison infected with tuberculosis should be killed to prevent the disease from spreading to other herds in southeastern Poland, officials said Monday.

ConocoPhillips 1Q profit drops 3 pct Posted: ConocoPhillips said Monday that its first-quarter profit dropped 3 percent because it produced less oil and natural gas from a shrinking pool of assets.

Horse of Year Havre de Grace retired with injury Posted: 2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace has been retired after injuring an ankle following a workout at Churchill Downs.

Bashir in Heglig Posted: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir addresses celebrating troops in Sudan's main petroleum centre of Heglig, where Sudan's army says more than 1,000 Southern soldiers died in battle.

Sanford, Fla., chief to resign; officials must OK Posted: The police chief in the city where Trayvon Martin was shot is set to permanently step down from his post after enduring strong criticism of his department's decision not to arrest George Zimmerman.

Sarkozy courts French far right after Hollande win Posted: (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy appealed directly to far right voters on Monday with pledges to get tough on immigration and security, after a record showing in a first round election by the National Front made them potential kingmakers. Polls show centre-right leader Sarkozy on course to become the first French president to lose a bid for re-election in more than 30 years, trailing Socialist challenger Francois Hollande ahead of a May 6 run-off. Hollande pipped Sarkozy in Sunday's 10-candidate first round by 28.6 percent to 27. ...

Obama salutes Air Force Academy football team Posted: President Barack Obama struck a football running back's pose after congratulating the Air Force Academy football team for winning the Commander in Chief trophy, the academy's second in two years and 18th overall.

Bathing for PETA Posted: Indian Bollywood actress and model Rozlyn Khan bathes in a bath tub filled with red coloured water, as part of a protest against the use of animal testing held by People for the Ethical Teatment of Animals (PETA), in Mumbai. The event was held to mark the eve of World Day for Animals in Laboratories.

Wall Street falls 1 percent on Europe worry, Wal-Mart report Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday as political turmoil in Europe cast doubts on the bloc's ability to push through measures to end its debt crisis and as Wal-Mart sank following a report it stymied a bribery probe. The Dutch prime minister tendered his government's resignation on Monday after Dutch officials failed to agree on budget cuts. Adding to the uncertainty was a Sunday vote in France that threw the presidential race wide open. The renewed worries came as the euro zone's business slump deepened at a far faster pace than expected in April. ...

Windies strike to pin back Aussie batsmen Posted: West Indies took two wickets during the afternoon session as Australia went to tea on 136 for three on the opening day of the third and final Test here at Windsor Park on Monday.

Wal-Mart Stores stock slides on bribery probe Posted: Shares of Wal-Mart Stores fell nearly 5 percent after a news report alleged executives at the company's Mexican subsidiary carried out a vast bribery scheme and tried to hush it up.

British man gets $1M bail in Iran missile case Posted: A judge granted a $1 million bail Monday for a British man who was extradited to Texas to face charges that he tried to sell missile parts to Iran.

Stolen Cezanne handed over to Switzerland Posted: A Serbian police chief says a stolen Paul Cezanne painting worth €100 million ($130 million) has been handed back to Switzerland.

Ex-Iceland PM guilty on one charge over banking collapse Posted: A special Icelandic court on Monday found former prime minister Geir Haarde guilty on one count over the collapse of Iceland's banks in 2008 but acquitted him of three other charges.

Adobe to launch new software suite for designers Posted: Adobe is launching the latest version of its software package for designers and Web developers.

Kellogg's bleak outlook raises stakes on Pringles Posted: Kellogg's lowered forecast for 2012 is raising the stakes on the breakfast food giant's purchase of Pringles earlier this year.

Romney demurs on VP search with Rubio at his side Posted: Mitt Romney declined Monday declined to endorse an immigration proposal from potential running mate Marco Rubio. Romney said he's considering the freshman Florida senator's plan to help some young people stay in the country legally while denying them an opportunity to become citizens.

Obama unveils Syria, Iran technology sanctions Posted: US President Barack Obama Monday ordered new sanctions on Syria and Iran and the "digital guns for hire" who help them oppress their people with surveillance software and monitoring technology.

U.N. says Syria violence continues despite pledges to end it Posted: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Fighting in Syria continues despite Syrian government assertions that it will comply with a U.N.-backed truce and has withdrawn troops and heavy weapons from cities and towns, the U.N. political affairs chief said on Monday. More than 9,000 people have died in Syria during 13 months of fighting sparked by a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. At least 20 people were killed in shelling on Monday, activists said. "The cessation of armed violence remains incomplete," Lynn Pascoe, U.N. ...

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