Friday, May 4, 2012

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Johnson wins second term as London's mayor

Posted: 04 May 2012 10:57 PM PDT

Boris Johnson was re-elected as Mayor of London Friday after a narrow victory over Ken Livingstone, who held the post until 2008.

Pakistani officials: Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 9 militants

Posted: 04 May 2012 10:08 PM PDT

A suspected U.S. drone strike killed nine people Saturday in an attack that targeted a militant compound in Pakistan's volatile tribal region, authorities said.

Cinco de Mayo a Mexican import? No, it's as American as July 4, prof says

Posted: 04 May 2012 09:01 PM PDT

Cinco de Mayo -- the unofficial U.S. holiday long believed to have been imported, with celebratory beer, from Mexico -- isn't a Mexican holiday at all but rather an American one created by Latinos in the West during the Civil War, according to new research by a California professor.

Deployed soldier investigated over child porn allegations

Posted: 04 May 2012 07:19 PM PDT

A soldier serving in Afghanistan is under investigation on allegations involving the production and possession of child pornography and blackmail, the Washington State Patrol said Friday.

Hang-glider pilot accused of swallowing evidence in fatal fall granted bail

Posted: 04 May 2012 06:55 PM PDT

A Canadian hang-gliding instructor who police say swallowed a memory card possibly containing video of a fatal accident was granted bail Friday, a court spokesman said.

Panetta tells troops misconduct hurts morale, mission

Posted: 04 May 2012 06:29 PM PDT

The enemy may be losing on the battlefield in Afghanistan, but he is trying to win the public relations war with the help of misconduct among a few U.S. military personnel, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told soldiers Friday.

Wife witnesses soldier husband dying in Afghanistan, over Skype

Posted: 04 May 2012 06:21 PM PDT

An Army captain's wife witnessed her husband's death while the couple was engaged in one of their regular video chats -- he from his base in Afghanistan and she from the United States, some 7,500 miles away -- the family said.

French prosecutors looking into new allegations against Strauss-Kahn

Posted: 04 May 2012 06:10 PM PDT

French prosecutors said Friday they are considering widening an investigation into former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged participation in a prostitution ring.

Ex-adviser: Edwards cursed him after being warned to stay away from mistress

Posted: 04 May 2012 05:58 PM PDT

A former adviser recalled Friday how he urged John Edwards to steer clear of a campaign videographer, later revealed to be his mistress. But the then-presidential candidate refused, Peter Scher said in court.

Cotto sure he'll topple Mayweather; betting, boxing worlds not so certain

Posted: 04 May 2012 05:40 PM PDT

Miguel Cotto says he will beat Floyd Mayweather -- "no doubt" -- but don't expect him to dance around the gym, making it rain and running his mouth about it.

Veracruz governor vows to protect journalists

Posted: 04 May 2012 05:38 PM PDT

The governor of Mexico's eastern state of Veracruz vowed Friday to create two organizations -- one to help the victims of organized crime and the other to protect journalists.

Yankee great faces possible career-end

Posted: 04 May 2012 05:09 PM PDT

A Panama native nicknamed "Mo," who endeared himself to New Yorkers with a cut fastball that baffled baseball's finest sluggers, is faced with the prospect of an unceremonious end to his illustrious 18-year career.

Jobs report crucial to presidential election outcome

Posted: 04 May 2012 04:58 PM PDT

Hands down, it's the most important monthly economic report in the race for the White House.

Family man Bubba Watson snubs $9.5M PGA Tour event

Posted: 04 May 2012 04:47 PM PDT

Even by Bubba Watson's unpredictable standards, his decision to pull out of this month's Players Championship to spend more time with his family is an unusual one.

American jailed in Cuba says he feels like a hostage

Posted: 04 May 2012 04:43 PM PDT

A jailed American contractor said Friday he feels like a "hostage," in Cuba, where he is serving a 15-year prison sentence on charges of subversion.

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