Case over

Philippine Police Close Case in American’s Killing

Juan Duntugan, a woodcarver, admitted on television and in a written statement to the police that he killed Julia Campbell, 40, from Fairfax, Va., in a fit of rage while both were walking along a trail.

Funeral attack kills 23

Funeral attack kills 23 as Iraq violence costs more than 40 lives (AFP)

AFP - At least 23 people were killed when a suicide bomber struck a Shiite family wake in the restive province of Diyala on Monday, raising the day's death toll in violence-plagued Iraq to more than 40.

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Canadian buying eggs online

Infertile Canadians illegally buying eggs online -- report

OTTAWA -- In their quest to start a family, Canadian couples are illegally buying human eggs online, according to an investigation by public broadcaster CBC.

Golden State leads 3-1

Warriors beat Mavs 103-99, lead series 3-1 (AP)

AP - Baron Davis banked in a 3-pointer from midcourt at the halftime buzzer Sunday night. While his Golden State fans nearly deafened their team, absolutely nobody in either uniform seemed terribly surprised.

I am thin!

A baby, held by an amateur sumo wrestler, takes part in a baby-crying ...

(Reuters) - A baby, held by an amateur sumo wrestler, takes part in a baby-crying contest at Sensoji temple in Tokyo April 28, 2007. Eighty-four babies born in 2006 took part in the event, which is held to pray for the babies' health and growth. The winner of the contest is the baby who cries the loudest. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Gore: Canada climate plan, a fraud

Gore calls Canada climate plan a 'fraud' (AP)

AP - Al Gore condemned Canada's new plan to reduce greenhouse gases, saying it was "a complete and total fraud" because it lacks specifics and gives industry a way to actually increase emissions.

Now it is Bad luck Jack

Actor Jack Nicholson gestures as he watches the Los Angeles ...

(AP) - Actor Jack Nicholson gestures as he watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns in their first round Western Conference NBA playoff game, Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Los Angeles. The Suns won, 113-100. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Girl power care of Natalie and Microloans

Portman Endorses Microloans for Women

Natalie Portman says that for many of the world's poorest women, a small loan can change their lives.

***I wish they also help them to budget and use their loaned money for something worthwhile.  Else, the more they will wallow in the quagmire of poverty and debts

1 million rally for democracy

More than one million rally in Turkey for secularism, democracy (AFP)

AFP - More than one million people took part in a mass rally here Sunday in support of secularism and democracy amid a tense stand-off between the Islamist-rooted government and the army over presidential elections.

Interchange collapses after fire

Calif. interchange collapses after fire (AP)

AP - An interchange connecting highways to the busy Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge collapsed early Sunday after a tractor trailer hauling 8,600 gallons of gasoline caught fire, authorities said.

Jazz levels

Okur, Utah Jazz Even 1st-Round Series

Mehmet Okur scored like he used to and played defense like he never has before. Okur scored 16 and helped limit Houston's Yao Ming to 20 points in Utah's 98-85 win over the Rockets on Saturday night, tying the series at 2-2.

Cleveland def Washington again

Cavaliers Take 3-0 Lead Over Wizards

The Cleveland Cavaliers are mastering the art of doing just enough to win. This time, they managed to blow a 17-point second-half lead against the short-handed Washington Wizards.

13 to go for Bonds

Bonds Moves Within 13 Homers of Aaron

Barry Bonds hit his 742nd home run Saturday night, moving within 13 of Hank Aaron's career record.

Hey, no one is perfect.

Chile: Google Earth moves a village to Argentina (Reuters)

Reuters - The Chilean government wants Google to fix its Earth geographical search program that places a villagenamed after Chilean independence hero Bernardo O'Higgins in Argentina.

***Oops.  No one is perfect

Lightning starts fire at Oklahoma refinery

Lightning starts fire at Okla. refinery (AP)

AP - Flames and smoke poured into the sky Saturday over an oil refinery where lightning set off a fire and an explosion that was felt miles away, authorities said.

1,100 arrested in disco raid

Vietnam police arrest 1,100 after disco raid

HANOI--More than 1,100 youngsters in Vietnam were arrested early Saturday morning following a raid on the biggest disco in Hanoi, state media said.

Warriors stun Mavs

Warriors Stun Mavs for 2-1 Series Lead

Stephen Jackson swore he felt the arena shake at times, the sellout crowd swelling to its yellow seams with every basket, blocked shot and improbable turn in the Golden State Warriors' victory.

Chicago 3, Miami 0

Bulls Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Heat

When it was over, the Chicago Bulls said all the right things. "We are not as superior as it appears," forward Andres Nocioni said. "It's only one win," added coach Scott Skiles. They were just being polite.

Estonia riot

Riots in Estonia after memorial removed (AP)

AP - Police fired rubber bullets and a water cannon at hundreds of protesters in Estonia's capital Friday in a second night of rioting by ethnic Russians angry over the removal of a Soviet war memorial — an act that also aggravated tensions with the Kremlin.

Joyriders kill teener

Laguna 'joyriders' kill teener, injure companion

Four motorcycle-riding men shot dead an 18-year-old resident and wounded his companion for no apparent reason shortly before midnight in Laguna province, dzRH radio reported Saturday.

Al-Qaeda man arrested

Top Al Qaeda operative taken into US custody (AFP)

AFP - A top Al-Qaeda commander who led operations in Afghanistan and plotted the assassination of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has been taken into US custody, the Pentagon said Friday.

Slugger arrested

WNBA player slugs opponent, is arrested (AP)

AP - WNBA player Deanna Jackson was arrested on an assault charge after slugging an opposing player in a parking lot following a game, and will not be allowed to leave Israel until after the Chicago Sky's preseason opener.

***Now, they are considering her for boxing.

30 best international players in the NBA - Yao Ming not included

Hollinger: The 30 best international players in the NBA

John Hollinger ranks the best players in the NBA from around the globe.

***Just kidding.  Lolz.  Of course, he is included.  I didn't realize how many international players NBA has.  Wow.  Professional Basketball has really become an international sport - not just a sport exclusively for the US.

Russian chopper downed in Chechnya

Russian chopper downed in Chechnya, 17 dead -- reports

MOSCOW -- Seventeen servicemen died Friday when a Russian Mi-8 helicopter carrying paratroopers was shot down in Chechnya, Russian news agencies quoted military officials as saying.

Pistons now 3-0 over Magic

Pistons sputter, but top Magic for 3-0 series lead

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