UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:28:44 GMT
AP - Myanmar's junta seized U.N. aid shipments headed for hungry and homeless survivors of last week's devastating cyclone, prompting the world body to suspend further help on Friday.

Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:36:55 GMT
AP - Shiite Hezbollah gunmen seized nearly all of the Lebanese capital's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday in the country's worst sectarian clashes since the 15-year civil war.

Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1 (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 13:25:08 GMT
AP - Authorities began combing through the wreckage Friday caused by a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.

Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:33:05 GMT
AP - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:08 GMT
AP - A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk.

Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:36 GMT
AP - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.

Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:44 GMT
AP - Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10.

Jury selection set to begin in R. Kelly pornography trial (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 14:33:52 GMT
AP - Jury selection was set to start Friday in the long-delayed trial of one of urban music's biggest stars.

Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:47 GMT
AP - A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.

Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:46 GMT
AP - Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night.