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UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies
In this image from television released by the Democratic Voice of Burma, an elderly Myanmar woman lays waiting for help in a hut following last weekend's devastating cyclone, in Kun Chan Gone township, near Yangon, Myanmar Thursday, May 8, 2008. The U.N. blasted Myanmar's military government Friday, saying its refusal to let in foreign aid workers to help victims of the cyclone was 'unprecedented' in the history of humanitarian work. (AP Photo/Democratic Voice of Burma)
YANGON, Myanmar - A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.

A masked Shiite gunmen stands guard during clashes in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, May 9, 2008. Iranian- and Syrian-backed Shiite opposition gunmen seized control of several Beirut neighborhoods from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday. Eleven people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in three days of street battles, security officials said.  (AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)
Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods

BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hezbollah gunmen seized control of several Beirut neighborhoods from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday as sectarian clashes reminiscent of Lebanon's bloody 15-year civil war raged in the capital.

Soldiers carrying flags with the portraits of Soviet state founder, Vladimir Lenin, march during the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in Moscow May 9, 2008.
Just like the bad old days: Nuclear missiles parade across Red Square

Nuclear missiles and tanks paraded Friday across Red Square for the first time since the Soviet era but new President Dmitry Medvedev warned other nations against "irresponsible ambitions" that he said could start wars.

A motorist fuels up as gas prices hover well over the $4-a-gallon mark in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Thursday, May 8, 2008.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oil surpasses $125 per barrel ahead of US driving season

Oil prices surged past $125 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.

Two men walk by two homes for sale in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, May 7, 2008. An industry group said Wednesday that pending U.S. home sales dropped to a new low in March, signaling the housing slump has yet to bottom out even as the spring sell season gets under way. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Mortgage bailout bill faces veto by President Bush

WASHINGTON - Democrats' plans to help hundreds of thousands of homeowners struggling with rising subprime mortgage rates and plummeting house values could be sidetracked by President Bush's threatened veto and the backing of many congressional Republicans.

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., leaves the Democratic National Committee headquarters after her meeting with superdelegates Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Superdelegates hold back support for Clinton

Several superdelegates from Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio are bucking the will of the people by withholding endorsements from Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, staying silent even though she overwhelmingly won their districts.
  • Obama picks ups superdelegates in New Jersey, Oregon


  • This undated file photo originally released by the U.S. Military at a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq Thursday, June 15, 2006, purports to show  al-Qaida in Iraq leader  Abu Ayyub al-Masri. An Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday, May 8, 2008 that Abu Ayyub al-Masri has been arrested in northern city of Mosul. The U.S. military said Friday that the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq has been not been captured — despite a claim by the Iraqi government. (AP Photo/U.S. Military)
    US military denies Iraq report of al-Qaida arrest

    BAGHDAD - The U.S. military on Friday denied Iraqi government claims that the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was captured and said a man with a similar name had been arrested in the northern city of Mosul.

    10-year-old gives birth in Idaho; Suspected illegal immigrant charged with rape

    Liberal talk radio host admits to distributing child porn

    Oil-Rich States Starve the World Food Program

    'A lot' pose threat if freed from Gitmo

    Citigroup considers $400bn asset sale

    Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize

    Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness

    Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo

    Gates: Microsoft shifts focus after Yahoo deal collapses

    Opponents: Israeli PM should resign over allegations

    Church records offer rare look inside polygamist families

    7 more cops pulled from Philly streets over taped beating

    Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour

    New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye

    Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89

    'CSI' star Gary Dourdan charged with felony drug possession

     Tampa Bay & Florida News

    Three Dixie Hollins High students accused in sexual assault on school bus
    TAMPABAY.COM

    A Dixie Hollins High School student was sexually battered on a school bus by another student as two others acted as lookouts, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Three students at Dixie Hollins High, 4940 62nd St. N, were arrested on Thursday. Branden Allen, 18, was charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment, both felonies.

    Spain Demands All Treasure Tampa Salvor Found On Ship
    The government of Spain claims a Tampa-based company took treasure from a Spanish shipwreck without permission. (AP PHOTO) TAMPABAY.COM

    TAMPA - Spain claims it has evidence that the sunken treasure recovered last year by Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration was taken from a 19th century Spanish warship without consent of the Spanish government, according to papers filed today in U.S. District Court in Tampa.

    Pinellas offers prescription discount card
    FOX 13 TAMPA

    CLEARWATER - Pinellas County is launching a prescription drug discount program that will be available to all county residents.

    The Mystery at CAIR-Tampa
    FAMILY SECUIRTY MATTERS

    The Council on American-Islamic Relations appears to have parted ways with one of its highest profile executives, but no one is saying why. Ahmed Bedier, executive director of CAIR's Tampa chapter, is no longer being identified as such in media reports.
  • CAIR is accused of aiding terror group Hamas

  • CAIR receives millions from unknown donors


  • Crist raids fund he once condemned
    ST. PETERSBURG TIMES

    TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist said "God bless Gov. Chiles" as the 2008 Legislature drew to a close last week, thankful for $2.4-billion windfall from lawsuits that Chiles spearheaded against tobacco companies. Lawmakers used $300-million of the money to prop up failing social programs.

    Transcripts released in Ragusa case
    TAMPA BAY'S 10

    TAMPA - Although Stephanie Ragusa smiled each time she was led out of jail, the 28-year-old teacher was worried about getting caught having relations with her student.

    Local 'American Idol' finalist to sing at Rays game
    BAY NEWS 9

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Florida's "American Idol" finalist is belting out tunes on a different stage today. Sarasota native Syesha Mercado will be ushering in the Tampa Bay Rays game against the Los Angeles Angels with her rendition of the national anthem.

    Woman killed in early-morning St. Petersburg shooting

    Florida sees end to crisis over delegates

    Bollea set to enter open plea, judge to decide sentence

    Motive for courthouse shooting unclear

    Good Samaritan killed chasing robbers

    Food Costs Soar In Florida Schools

    Air Force Spy Drone Vanishes In Central Fla.

    Will red light cameras hold up in court?

    Student arrested for allegedly bringing gun to school

    Deputies search for missing boy, 8

    Manatee frees itself

    Towns vote for South Florida to secede from State

    6-Year-Old Bitten By Shark

    FPL buys 218 wind turbines

    Cost of open space in Pinellas: priceless

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