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30,000 troops headed for Iraq

The Pentagon is preparing to order roughly 30,000 troops to Iraq in a move that would allow the U.S. to maintain 15 combat brigades in the country through 2009, The Associated Press has learned.

CBS News

Insurgents turn themselves in to US, Iraqi troops

NPR

China splashes out on science

The opening of the Kavil Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics and China's booming economy are indicative of its increased spending on scientific research.

IOL

Wildfires' smoke chokes Northern Californians

Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities.

CNN

Fire deals blow to Big Sur tourism

San Francisco Chronicle

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DOJ settles Hatfill suit for $5.8 million

The Justice Department has agreed to pay former Army scientist Steven Hatfill $5.8 million to settle claims that his privacy rights were violated by the government during the 2001 anthrax attacks.

ABC News

President Bush calls for sanctions against Zimbabwe

Globeandmail.com

A fearful day in Zimbabwe

International Herald Tribune

NATION

Sandbagging effort fails to protect Missouri town

A makeshift sandbag levee holding back the Mississippi River failed, and authorities said part of Winfield, Mo., was evacuated.

CNN

Levee fails forcing evacuations

YouTube

NRA seeks to overturn handgun bans beyond D.C.

NPR

POLITICS

Paradox marks Supreme Court term

The Supreme Court's ruling establishing individual gun rights — along with other recent decisions — shows that the Roberts' court remains deeply split, despite justices' efforts to find common ground.

USA Today

Justices' term ends on a less-contentious note

CNN

McCain, Obama court Latino voters

Both Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama spoke at the annual conference of NALEO, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, in an effort to reach out to Latinos.

CNN

McCain heckled by anti-war protesters

YouTube

McCain compares his energy plan to Kennedy moon program

In a new television ad, Republican Sen. John McCain compares his plan to make the country energy independent by 2025 to President Kennedy's 1961 declaration to put a man on the moon.

Boston.com

The energy crisis

ABC News

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Newcomers revive men's fashion in Paris

Three new male designers for Givenchy, Thierry Mugler and Cerruti showed their men's spring-summer collections in Paris.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Drive-ins: an American classic reborn

Over 400 drive-in movie theaters nationwide are seeing an increase in interest and attendance from patrons.

TIME

At the drive-in

Press Enterprise

HEALTH

A 'second-wave' AIDS epidemic?

According to a recent report, there's been a 12 percent annual increase in the number of young homosexual men being newly diagnosed with HIV, with the greatest upward trend in young black men.

Hartford Courant

Tiger Woods's knee doctor uses 'double-bundle' repair

The surgeon who operated on the damaged left knee of Tiger Woods is known for advancing a novel procedure that may help restore the top-ranked golfer's swing.

Bloomberg

EDUCATION

More high school students are taking college classes

Earning high school and college credits at the same time can help students cut down on the cost of college and increasingly, more students are enrolling in the courses.

U.S. News & World Report

Poll: math, yes; standardized tests, maybe

A large majority of Americans thinks schools are placing too much emphasis on the wrong subjects, and more than half think they're doing just a fair job in preparing children for the work force.

Denver Post

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Why does sex play such a large role for fringe religious sects?

Many new religious movements are known for their unconventional beliefs and the sexual inclinations of their male leaders.

Kansas City Star

Court reverses judgment against church in exorcisms

A Texas Pentecostal church should not be held liable for emotional trauma a former parishioner suffered during two exorcism attempts in 1996, according to the Texas Supreme Court.

Houston Chronicle

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WORLD

US and EU near deal on sharing data

The United States and the European Union are nearing completion of an agreement that would allow law enforcement and security agencies to obtain private information.

International Herald Tribune

Pakistan sends troops against Taliban in Peshawar after attacks

Pakistan deployed hundreds of paramilitary troops in the provincial capital of Peshawar to halt attacks by Islamic guerrillas.

Bloomberg

Official: Pakistan attacks Taliban stronghold

Google News

Musharraf's future

BBC

Iran says Gulf oil route at risk if attacked

Reuters

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World oil transit chokepoints

Energy Information Administration

BUSINESS

Anheuser board under scrutiny over InBev bid

Anheuser-Busch's board is in the hot seat after spurning a $46.3 billion takeover bid, facing questions over whether it is fulfilling its obligations to shareholders.

Reuters

Oil and equities weigh on dollar

Analysts said the dollar suffered as the sell-off on global equities markets was triggered by fresh fears over the health of the U.S. banking sector. High oil and gold prices also took their toll on the currency.

Financial Times

SPORTS

Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous'

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.

Yahoo! News

How tiny Jamaica develops so many champion sprinters

How does a poor Caribbean country of less than 3 million people produce many of the top-flight sprinters? Improved coaching and a new system to develop raw talent at home, observers say.

Christian Science Monitor

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Uncle Sam rolls in a 100-MPG solar plug-in hybrid

Tony Markel drives a hybrid that runs 50 miles per charge, goes 100 miles per gallon and gets power from the sun. If he has his way, you'll drive one too before long.

Wired

Aliens or asteroid: What was blast of 1,000 Hiroshimas?

It set off a massive explosion that flattened millions of trees in the Siberian wilderness and lit up the sky as far away as Britain. A century later the Tunguska event still provokes intense debate.

Times Online

ENVIRONMENT

Whales on the agenda

Japan will again defend whale hunting and lobby for a relaxation of a moratorium at an international meeting in Chile.

Newsweek

Whale meet ends with peace agenda

BBC

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