New leaders unlikely to ease US-Russian tensions
(AP)
AP - Russia's new president has promised the kind of democratic change that Washington advocated during predecessor Vladimir Putin's tenure. At the same time, all the candidates to succeed President Bush have promised a break from a foreign policy that Moscow has bitterly criticized.
Robert Mondavi, Napa Wine Champion, Dies at 94 - New York Times
Robert Mondavi, Napa Wine Champion, Dies at 94
Washington Post
New York Times -
By FRANK J. PRIAL Robert Mondavi, the California vintner who set in motion the rebirth of the Napa Valley wine industry and, to a generation of Americans, championed the idea that fine wine was an integral part of the good life, died Friday at his home ...
Reared in Lodi, Mondavi led area's emergence as a wine center
Robert Mondavi, California Wine Pioneer, Dies at 94 (Update1)
McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards
(AP)
AP - After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax. Instead, the tireless country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event.
Unintended Consequences of the House Democrats’ Winning Streak - New York Times
Unintended Consequences of the House Democrats’ Winning Streak
CNN International
New York Times -
By CARL HULSE While much of the Congressional political focus has been on the declining fortunes and numbers of House Republicans, House Democrats have their own problem - they are winning too many elections.
The Republican strategy backfires
4th District incumbent's challengers hardly known
TV's Ellen to wed actress partner - BBC News
TV's Ellen to wed actress partner
BBC News
BBC News -
US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is to marry her partner, actress Portia de Rossi, after California lifted its ban on same-sex ceremonies.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Tie the Knot
DeGeneres: Yep, I'm engaged
What's Indy up to? Secrecy shrouds `Crystal Skull'
What's Indy up to? Veil of secrecy shrouds `Crystal Skull' as grand Cannes premiere nears
Thousands flee China quake area over flood fears
(AP)
AP - Thousands of Chinese earthquake victims fled areas near the epicenter Saturday, fearful of potential floods from a river blocked by landslides.
U.S. House Leader Nancy Pelosi visits Iraq
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker
Nancy Pelosi, a key Democrat critic of President George Bush's
war policy in Iraq, landed in Baghdad on Saturday for talks
with U.S. and Iraqi officials, the U.S. embassy said.
UAW, American Axle reach deal that may end strike
(AP)
AP - About 3,600 workers at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. will find out soon whether a new contract was worth 80 days without a company paycheck.
Edwards Back in the Spotlight Again - New York Times
Edwards Back in the Spotlight Again
Beaver County Times
New York Times -
By Sarah Wheaton On his way into an award ceremony in New York City on Thursday, John Edwards took a few questions from reporters about his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama the day before.
Edwards rules out vice presidential run with Obama
The Democrats Hug It Out
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for May 18-24
TV Lookout: highlights (and lowlights) for the week ahead, May 18-24
MySpace Suicide Case Leads To Tougher Laws - eFluxMedia
MySpace Suicide Case Leads To Tougher Laws
E Canada Now
eFluxMedia -
By Michael Todd After the troubling suicide commited by a Missouri teenager due to an Internet related incident, state lawmakers voted and gave final approval yesterday to a bill which will deal with cyber-harassment.
Richmond-area blogger gets credit in MySpace case
Cyber Bullying Mom Charged in Suicide In MySpace Case
Obama Has the Upper Hand. But McCain Can Still Take Him. - Washington Post
Obama Has the Upper Hand. But McCain Can Still Take Him.
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Washington Post -
By Dick Morris John McCain is America's favorite kind of candidate. With his record of extraordinary patriotism and his distinctive Senate tenure, McCain is a nominee whom voters from both parties -- and independents, too -- could easily support.
Bush weighs down McCain
McCain Runs From Bush -- but Not Too Far
Tsvangirai delays Zimbabwe return - BBC News
Tsvangirai delays Zimbabwe return
Canada.com
BBC News -
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is unlikely to return home on Saturday to resume his presidential election campaign, his party has said.
Zimbabwe Election Runoff Set for June 27
Zimbabwe: Govt Budget Off the Rails
McCain claims he's best bet for gun rights - Honolulu Advertiser
McCain claims he's best bet for gun rights
Malaysia Star
Honolulu Advertiser -
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Courting his sometime critics within the gun lobby, John McCain told the National Rifle Association yesterday that Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton would both undermine the rights of gun owners.
Courting NRA, McCain Criticizes Obama and Clinton on Gun Control
Edwards rules out possibility of vice presidential run with Obama