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'Incredible' WWII plane found

CNN - Top Stories - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
As German Gen. Erwin Rommel chased British forces across the North African desert, a stray Royal Air Force fighter crashed in the blistering sands of the Egyptian Sahara on June 28, 1942. The pilot was never heard from again. The damaged Kittyhawk P-40 -- a couple of hundred miles from civilization -- was presumed lost forever.
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Third Greek coalition bid fails

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Greek socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos abandons the latest effort to form a governing coalition, bringing closer the prospect of fresh elections.
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Obama, Romney trying to refocus on economy Friday

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights Friday and return to Americans' top worry, the economy, in two states critical to the hopes of President Barack Obama and his rival Mitt Romney....
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Romney urges grads to honor family commitments

AP - Politics - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- Mitt Romney's Mormon faith has shaped his life, but he barely mentioned it as he spoke to graduates at an evangelical university Saturday....

Venezuela crossword plot denied

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
A Venezuelan crossword writer is questioned by intelligence agents after being accused of hiding a coded assassination message in a puzzle.
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Tower unveiled at London Olympic Park

CNN - Top Stories - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
London has unveiled The Orbit, the sculpture at the heart of the Olympic Park, with the city's mayor claiming the bright red swirling structure -- likened by many to a rollercoaster -- is better than the Eiffel Tower.
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Ala. boy charged in killing of girl found on rope

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama authorities say a 14-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of his half-sister who was found hanging from a tree....
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Ex-LAPD detective sentenced in murder cold case

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A former Los Angeles police detective was sentenced Friday to 27 years to life in prison for murdering the wife of her former lover 26 years ago....
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Mladic team wants judge replaced

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Ratko Mladic's defence lawyers say the presiding judge at his war crimes tribunal trial is 'biased' and should be replaced.
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Still no deal in forming Greek coalition

CNN - Top Stories - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Greek politicians have been unable to form a new government in their economically embattled land late Friday, and the president might have to step in to breach the impasse.
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Sonic device deployed for Games

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a device which can be used as a "sonic weapon" will be deployed in London during the Olympics.
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Kompany and Pardew take honours

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Newcastle's Alan Pardew is named Premier League manager of the season, as Manchester City's Vincent Kompany takes players' prize.
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Advocates: HIV prevention pill could save lives

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
CHICAGO (AP) -- A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it....
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Gatlin edges out Powell in Doha

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Justin Gatlin starts athletics' outdoor season by winning the 100m at Doha's Diamond League meeting in 9.87s.
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Advocates: HIV prevention pill could save lives

CHICAGO — A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it.

Doctors, patients and advocates say that would change if the Food and Drug Administration takes a landmark ...

UN 'outrage' at Sudan's bombing

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 14:29
Sudan's bombing of territory in South Sudan despite a UN resolution demanding an end to hostilities is an outrage, says the UN's human rights chief.
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