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Utah, Arizona officials host polygamy meeting tonight
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - May 8, 2008
ST. GEORGE — The attorneys general from Utah and Arizona will host a fourth-annual town hall meeting at 7 pm, today at the Dixie Center to discuss issues ...
Polygamous groups meet the world Salt Lake Tribune
Utah and Arizona attorneys general attend polygamy summit ABC 4
Utah sects won't be raided, attorney general says KDBC
New York Times - KUTV
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Local Business News in Brief
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - 9 hours ago
ST. GEORGE Ð Sonja Pace, a teller at Wells Fargo's Dixie Main store, has announced she will retire after more than 27 years of service. ...

Nev. test site reassessed
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - May 8, 2008
By PATRICE ST. GERMAIN ST. GEORGE- The National Nuclear Security Administration employees at an open house in St. George on Wednesday were a little lonely, ...

Sky of Dreams unveiled
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - May 8, 2008
ST. GEORGE - Officials from Next Entertainment announced acquisition of 2700 acres in Apple Valley Wednesday where they plan to build Sky of Dreams Ranch, ...

Chamber hears instruction in possibilities
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - May 8, 2008
ST. GEORGE - When Debbie Fields was 20 years old, she decided to sell the large, soft, cookies all her friends raved about. When she sought funding for her ...

"A Sense of Spring" exhibit on display at Dixie State College
St. George Daily Spectrum, UT - May 7, 2008
ST. GEORGE – "A Sense of Spring" art exhibit, created by St. George mixed media artist Don Parker, is on display in the Eccles Fine Arts Center Grand Foyer ...
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Boston Globe
UN makes urgent Myanmar appeal
Aljazeera.net - 46 minutes ago
The UN is appealing for $187m to provide aid over a period of six months to those affected by the devastating cyclone in Myanmar. The "flash appeal" will "enable international partners ... to support the government of Myanmar in addressing the needs of ...
Food group resumes relief trips to Myanmar United Press International
UN to seek $115 million emergency aid for Myanmar Reuters
International Herald Tribune - Monsters and Critics.com - The Associated Press - Los Angeles Times
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KPIC
Obama Adds Seven Superdelegates, Closing on Clinton (Update3)
Bloomberg - 41 minutes ago
By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...
Clinton superdelegate jumps ship CNN
4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press - ABC News - FOXNews - Voice of America
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Turkish Press
Hezbollah seizes control in west Beirut
International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Robert F. Worth and Nada Bakri BEIRUT: Heavily armed Hezbollah fighters seized control of large parts of west Beirut on Friday, patrolling the deserted streets in a show of force that underscored the Shiite militia's refusal to back down in its ...
Rivals condemn Hezbollah takeover Aljazeera.net
Beirut Unrest Kills 10 as Hezbollah Pressures Siniora (Update2) Bloomberg
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Edmonton Journal
Canadian train quarantined after woman dies on board
CNN - 2 hours ago
TORONTO, Ontario (AP) -- A passenger train was placed under quarantine Friday in northern Ontario after an undetermined illness left one woman dead and at least 10 other people sick.
Canadian Health Officials Investigating Quarantined Train Bloomberg
Train quarantined in Ontario with mystery illness The Associated Press
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Boston Globe
White House leaves door open on housing rescue
Reuters - 43 minutes ago
By Kevin Drawbaugh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday set out terms for a possible deal on a housing market rescue plan, as a sweeping package backed by the House of Representatives was on its way to an uncertain greeting in the Senate.
House passes rescue package for mortgage crisis Christian Science Monitor
Acting HUD Chief Open to Compromise on Anti-Foreclosure Plans Bloomberg
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PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Russia puts on a Soviet show of might
Telegraph.co.uk - 1 hour ago
By Adrian Blomfield in Moscow DMitry Medvedev, Russia's new president, delivered a coded rebuke to the West yesterday as Russia paraded its nuclear missiles through Red Square in a show of force not seen since Soviet times.
Video: Russia parades its military might AlJazeeraEnglish

Russia Holds First Red Square Military Parade Since Soviet Collapse Voice of America
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Sports

KLEW
Celtics silence LeBron James again, go up 2-0
Boston Herald - 3 hours ago
By Mark Murphy When Washington’s DeShawn Stevenson said LeBron James was overrated, the Cavaliers star responded with three triple-doubles in the teams’ first-round playoff series.
Celtics Topple Cavaliers and Cruise to 2-0 Lead New York Times
LeBron keeps laying bricks while Celtics take 2-0 lead SportingNews.com
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The Money Times
Knicks deciding between D'Antoni, Jackson
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
by FOXSports.com Sources indicated yesterday New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh is torn on whether to offer the job to the star coach available, Mike D'Antoni, or take a slight gamble on someone with no head-coaching experience, Mark Jackson.
A wrinkle in the coaching carousel SI.com
Nash expects D'Antoni to stay with Phoenix Rotoworld.com
Most Valuable Network - SportingNews.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer - KSWT-TV
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WKRG-TV
UF player accused of using dead girl's credit card
SportingNews.com - 3 hours ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A University of Florida football player turned himself in Friday on charges he used the credit card of a woman who was killed along with another player in a motorcycle accident, his attorney said.
Gator accused of using dead woman's credit card USA Today
Gators football player charged with using dead girl's credit card Orlando Sentinel
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CityNews
Avalanche sever ties with coach Joel Quenneville
USA Today - 2 hours ago
By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY The Colorado Avalanche announced today via a press release that Joel Quenneville will not return to coach the team next season.
Joel Quenneville will not return as head coach of Colorado Avalanche The Canadian Press
Colorado Avalanche say Joel Quenneville is out as coach after 3 ... Newsweek
Bloomberg - Denver Post - The Associated Press - CityNews
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Bleacher Report
Lakers expect a hostile crowd tonight
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Salt Lake is one of the loudest NBA cities and the Lakers say a fast start in Game 3 is critical. By Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY -- The stage is set here tonight -- either for the Lakers to take a commanding 3-0 lead ...
A year later, Fisher reflects on longest day of his career - NBA ESPN
For Fisher, Cheers, Tears And Boos Washington Post
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Sportsnet.ca
No setbacks for A-Rod in first workout
MLB.com - 1 hour ago
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com DETROIT -- Alex Rodriguez completed his first injury rehabilitation workout on Friday at the Yankees' Minor League complex in Tampa, Fla.
New York Yankees slugger A-Rod moves rehab of leg injury to Tampa The Canadian Press
Alex Rodriguez: (Quadriceps) No Pain After Batting Practice Rotowire
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National News

The Southern Ledger
NC officials: Fatal twister could have been worse
Houston Chronicle - 1 hour ago
By MIKE BAKER AP Writer © 2008 AP RALEIGH, NC - Amber Parker watched on television as the storm near her home grew into a tornado threat.
Video: Raw Video: Strong Storms Rip Through Virginia AssociatedPress

Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1 San Jose Mercury News
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Obama Adds Seven Superdelegates, Closing on Clinton (Update3)
Bloomberg - 41 minutes ago
By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...
Clinton superdelegate jumps ship CNN
4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles Times
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Boston Globe
White House leaves door open on housing rescue
Reuters - 43 minutes ago
By Kevin Drawbaugh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday set out terms for a possible deal on a housing market rescue plan, as a sweeping package backed by the House of Representatives was on its way to an uncertain greeting in the Senate.
House passes rescue package for mortgage crisis Christian Science Monitor
Acting HUD Chief Open to Compromise on Anti-Foreclosure Plans Bloomberg
Washington Post - Los Angeles Times - Philadelphia Inquirer - CNN
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Gov. Schwarzenegger starts fire safety at home
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
For Wildfire Awareness Week, he notes hazards at his own house and urges Californians to heed prevention measures. By Michael Rothfeld Times Staff Writer SACRAMENTO -- Gov.
Schwarzenegger orders fines for overgrown properties San Jose Mercury News
Governor: State's Fire Season Has Begun KCRA.com
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TSN.ca
Man questioned on potential links to Boca Raton mall murders
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 59 minutes ago
AP AVENTURA, Fla. -- Police questioned a man arrested Friday at a Miami-area mall for possible links to the murders of a mother and daughter at a Boca Raton mall.
Police ID 'person of interest' in the Boca mall slayings Palm Beach Post
Possible Break In The Case Of Boca Mall Murders CBS 4
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Texas Tech bucks trend, won't raise tuition, fees
Houston Chronicle - 1 hour ago
By BETSY BLANEY AP LUBBOCK - Texas Tech University's Board of Regents today bucked a statewide trend and voted to freeze tuition for next school year.
Panel recommends Telfer as next UW-Whitewater chancellor Bizjournals.com
Interim chancellor picked to lead UW-Whitewater Chicago Tribune
The Capital Times
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Business News

Hürriyet
Citigroup Plans to Shed About $400 Billion of Assets (Update6)
Bloomberg - 41 minutes ago
By Josh Fineman May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit plans to get rid of about $400 billion of assets over the next three years as he starts to whittle away at the company built by Sanford ``Sandy'' Weill.
Citi Shedding $400 Billion in Businesses TheStreet.com
Citigroup to shed more than $400 billion CNNMoney.com
MarketWatch - Forbes - The Associated Press - 13WHAM-TV
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CNNMoney.com
Circuit City allowing Blockbuster due diligence
Bizjournals.com - 42 minutes ago
Circuit City Stores Inc. will let Blockbuster Inc. start due diligence to get ready for a possible $1 billion bid for the company.
Wattles 'Quite Confident' Circuit City Will See More Bids CNNMoney.com
Circuit City Bending To Blockbuster, Icahn Forbes
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NBC Augusta
Northwest boosts fuel surcharge by $10 each way
Bizjournals.com - 42 minutes ago
Northwest Airlines Corp. will raise round-trip ticket prices $20 to offset fuel prices, matching hikes announced Thursday by other airlines.
Northwest raises fuel surcharge by $10 each way Forbes
Northwest raises fuel surcharge; now $65 per flight Detroit Free Press
Aero-News Network - USA Today - Pioneer Press - Boston Globe
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Calgary Herald
Hopes For Microsoft Takeover Continue To Buoy Yahoo Shares
CNNMoney.com - 37 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) shares have so far defied expectations by hovering near $26 almost one week after Microsoft Corp.
Advocacy groups take aim at Google-Yahoo partnership Washington Post
Microsoft's Dilemna Briefing.com
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Javno.hr
Microsoft Appeals 899 Million Euro Fine to EU Court (Update3)
Bloomberg - 40 minutes ago
By Matthew Newman and Stephanie Bodoni May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, asked a court to overturn or reduce a record 899 million-euro ($1.4 billion) European Union fine for failing to comply with an antitrust ...
Microsoft appeals against EU fine Reuters
Microsoft to Appeal European Antitrust Fine TheStreet.com
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Boston Globe
AIG Private Equity, Hedge Fund Returns Plunge 84% in Quarter
Bloomberg - 41 minutes ago
By Hugh Son and Erik Holm May 9 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc., the world's largest insurer by assets, said private equity and hedge fund returns fell 84 percent in the first quarter, reversing a trend that boosted earnings last year.
AIG's 1Q Subprime Woes Not Over Yet As Co. Looks For Bottom CNNMoney.com
Moody's reviewing AIG's senior unsecured rating Forbes
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Elections

KATU
In Oregon, Clinton hits Obama while he targets McCain
International Herald Tribune - 1 hour ago
AP PORTLAND, Ore.: Campaigning a few miles from each other Friday, Barack Obama trained his eye on November and the GOP, while Hillary Rodham Clinton battled for her political life, trying to hang on a few more weeks or even days in hopes of denying ...
A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton Washington Post
Hillary’s Greatest Hits: Back to Bashing Barack on Health Care FOXNews
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New York Daily News
The American Communist Party endorses which candidate?
Houston Chronicle - 39 minutes ago
"Socialism provides moral incentives because the fruits of labor benefit all. No person robs others of the profits from their labor; when social goals are adopted by the majority, people will want to work for these goals.
Op-Ed Columnist Thinking About November New York Times
ColorOfChange Leader Accuses Clinton of 'Race Baiting' Washington Post
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A Dust-up Over the McCain Age Issue
U.S. News & World Report - 1 hour ago
The age issue is erupting in the presidential campaign. It was prompted by Barack Obama's comment yesterday on CNN that John McCain was "losing his bearings" because he pointed out that a senior Hamas adviser said Hamas would welcome Obama's election ...
McCain makes New Jersey campaign visit Newsday
McCain Touts Environmental Record; Disputes Huffington Claim Washington Post
ABC News - New York Times - CBS News - Salon
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KPIC
Obama Adds Seven Superdelegates, Closing on Clinton (Update3)
Bloomberg - 41 minutes ago
By Christopher Stern May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama picked up seven more superdelegates, including one who switched from Hillary Clinton, and has almost drawn even with his rival in endorsements from the party ...
Clinton superdelegate jumps ship CNN
4 more superdelegates back Obama Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press - ABC News - FOXNews - Voice of America
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Canada.com
GOP ratchets up against Obama
Boston Globe - 6 hours ago
It's clear whom Republicans believe they'll be facing this fall for president. The Republican National Committee today launched a new website inviting voters to raise questions about Barack Obama's positions and qualifications.
McCain girding for battle with Obama Reuters
Obama targets McCain, limits mentions of Clinton CNN Political Ticker
Los Angeles Times - National Journal - Mother Jones - Seattle Times
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