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Romney, GOP guvs have differing takes on economy

AP - Politics - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) -- In Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell runs TV ads hailing the state's business growth. Ohio Gov. John Kasich tells anyone who will listen that 100,000 jobs have been created or retained on his watch. And Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder promotes a state budget that's on solid ground for the first time in a decade....

Romney, GOP guvs have differing takes on economy

AP - Politics - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) -- In Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell runs TV ads hailing the state's business growth. Ohio Gov. John Kasich tells anyone who will listen that 100,000 jobs have been created or retained on his watch. And Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder promotes a state budget that's on solid ground for the first time in a decade....

Solskjaer happy to stay at Molde

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer happy to remain Molde boss after talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner.
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VIDEO: Tension over Spanish bank debts

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
The Spanish government has announced that the level of bad loans held by the country's banks is at an 18-year high.
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Texas high court orders state to pay ex-inmate $2M

AP - U.S. News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Supreme Court ordered the state Friday to pay about $2 million to an ex-inmate who spent 26 years in prison for murder before his conviction was overturned, a decision legal experts said could set a new standard for when ex-prisoners should be compensated....
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Ceefax founding editor dies at 85

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
Colin McIntyre, founding editor of the BBC's Ceefax service, the world's first teletext service, has died at the age of 85, his family confirms.
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Senator wants parties to refund convention money

AP - Politics - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Republican senator has asked both political parties to refund the millions of federal dollars each has received to help pay for this summer's presidential nominating conventions....

Ultra-Orthodox plan huge NYC meeting on Net risks

AP - U.S. News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ultra-Orthodox Jews who believe that the Internet threatens their way of life have rented the New York Mets' stadium for an unprecedented gathering on how to use modern technology in a religiously appropriate way....
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House OKs $642 billion defense bill

AP - U.S. News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Barack Obama and restricts his authority in an election-year challenge to the Democratic commander in chief....
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House OKs $642 billion defense bill

AP - Politics - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Barack Obama and restricts his authority in an election-year challenge to the Democratic commander in chief....

Best eyes upset win over Leinster

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
Hooker Rory Best insists Ulster have no interest in playing the 'brave losers' role in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.
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Activists predict peaceful protests for G-8 summit

AP - U.S. News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
THURMONT, Md. (AP) -- Protesters who hope to make their voices heard at a global economic summit at Camp David said they plan peaceful demonstrations Friday in the nearby town of Thurmont....
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Ship is 'floated' on sea of jelly

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
A ship moored in Bristol as a visitor attraction is "floated" in a sea of neon-green jelly as part of a cultural festival.
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French leader sticks to Afghan pullout timetable

AP - World News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
WASHINGTON (AP) -- French President Francois Hollande said Friday he would carry out his pledge to withdraw combat forces from Afghanistan by year's end, two years earlier than the U.S. ally once planned. He made the declaration to President Barack Obama in the Oval Office....

French leader sticks to Afghan pullout timetable

AP - U.S. News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
WASHINGTON (AP) -- French President Francois Hollande said Friday he would carry out his pledge to withdraw combat forces from Afghanistan by year's end, two years earlier than the U.S. ally once planned. He made the declaration to President Barack Obama in the Oval Office....
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Romney, GOP guvs have differing takes on economy

AP - Politics - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) -- In Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell runs TV ads hailing the state's business growth. Ohio Gov. John Kasich tells anyone who will listen that 100,000 jobs have been created or retained on his watch. And Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder promotes a state budget that's on solid ground for the first time in a decade....

Merkel 'suggests Greek euro vote'

BBC - News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
Greek officials say Germany's Chancellor Merkel has suggested a euro referendum, but Berlin denies the report, as world leaders gather in the US for a G8 summit meeting.
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Repsol: Exploratory oil well off Cuba comes up dry

AP - World News - Sun, 2026-05-03 15:33
HAVANA (AP) -- An exploratory oil well drilled off the coast of Cuba has proved a failure and will be capped and abandoned, a spokesman for Spanish company Repsol said Friday....
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