Russia accused of attacking Estonia's computer systems in world's first cyberwar
A three-week wave of massive cyber-attacks on the small Baltic country of Estonia, the first known incidence of such an assault on a state, is causing alarm across the western alliance, with NATO urgently examining the offensive and its implications.
Senate halts Iraq retreat, cash cutoff
The Senate yesterday overwhelmingly rejected a bid to pull out troops from Iraq and cut off funds for combat, a bruising defeat for Majority Leader Harry Reid that highlights the Democratic split over how far to go in opposing the war.
Israel Moves Tanks to Gaza, Air Raid Hits Hamas Base
Israel moved tanks into the Gaza Strip and staged a third airstrike in two days, after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert vowed to take tougher measures to stop Palestinian rocket fire over the border.
Trains cross border dividing Koreas
MUNSAN, South Korea - The divided Koreas sent trains lumbering through their heavily armed border for the first time in more than half a century Thursday, reaching another symbolic milestone in a reconciliation process often hindered by the North's nuclear weapons ambitions.
Blair makes farewell visit to White House
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Tony Blair is making the final White House visit of his tenure to mark a friendship with President Bush that many believe tarnished the legacy of the once popular British leader.
2 blasts kill 7 Afghan police officers
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Two bomb blasts 15 minutes apart killed seven people Thursday, including three police officers, a provincial police chief said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks.
UK's Prince Harry to stay home
Prince Harry will not deploy with his regiment to Iraq following "specific threats" to target him by insurgents fighting British and US forces. The head of the Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, said his presence in Iraq would expose the 22-year-old Prince as well as the troops serving with him to "a degree of risk that I now deem unacceptable".
Bank board considers Wolfowitz's future
WASHINGTON - Paul Wolfowitz's future as World Bank president rests with the 24 board members who are trying to resolve conflict-of-interest charges that have roiled the poverty-fighting institution.
Memorial Day travel expected to rise
WASHINGTON - Despite record fuel prices above $3 per gallon, more Americans will travel by car over the Memorial Day holiday weekend than a year ago, according to a survey by travel agency AAA.
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Gas prices hit all-time high in Florida
BAY NEWS 9
Gas prices in Florida have hit another high and for the first time, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is more than $3 throughout the state. And in the Bay area, sticker shock at the pumps is affecting drivers and stations.
Wife of Storm player dies in childbirth
TAMPABAY.COM
Caroline Wiren, the Tampa Bay Storm's former cheerleading coach and wife of popular linebacker Nyle Wiren, died Wednesday of complications from the birth of the couple's first child.
Fatal crash closes I-75
TAMPABAY.COM
GIBSONTON -- Southbound traffic on Interstate 75 at Gibsonton Drive is backed up as Florida Highway Patrol investigators remain on scene at vehicle crash that left one person dead and another injured early Thursday.
Westin Hotel plans put on hold
FOX 13 TAMPA
ST. PETERSBURG - Plans for a towering hotel and condo project in downtown St. Petersburg hit a roadblock. The City’s Environmental Development Commission rejected the controversial proposal for a Westin Hotel Wednesday night.
Hurricane preparedness is No. 1 rule of sheriff's planning game
TAMPA BAY NEWSPAPERS
PINELLAS COUNTY – Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies on May 11 participated in an emergency hurricane drill designed to familiarize themselves with procedures and equipment. Deputies responded to their Ulmerton Road headquarters to set up massive tents, communications gear, a cookhouse and even a vehicle maintenance facility complete with a portable car lift.
Body found at Lakeland apartment complex
BAY NEWS 9
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was reported in front of the Lemans Apartments in Lakeland.
Limousine bank robber arrested in Tampa
NEW YORK SUN
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Evonne Maurice apparently wanted to get away in style. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to trying to rob a bank at a drive-up window while traveling in a hired limousine.
Southerly winds mean now NC gets the smoke
FOX 21
Smoke from massive wildfires in Georgia and Florida has drifted hundreds of miles into central North Carolina, triggering emergency calls to fire departments across the region.
Sheriff hunts for horse thieves, no posse expected
WFTV / FOX 13 TAMPA
TAMPA, Fla. -- Authorities are searching for horse thieves in the Tampa area. Hillsborough County deputies responded to a call that two horses were stolen from a home earlier this week.
Mother wants fire station baby back
BAY NEWS 9
TAMPA – The mother who dropped her newborn baby off at a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue station on Sunday has asked to get him back.
Crist rallies South Florida around property tax reform
GAINESVILLE SUN
NORTH MIAMI - Gov. Charlie Crist called it a town hall meeting, but a Monday evening event came across more like an anti-tax rally to rev up for next month's special legislative session called to bring down property taxes.
Crist fired up a crowd of more than 500 before taking questions, saying they need to let lawmakers know something needs to be done to address escalating taxes.
Rubio Abandons Sales Tax, Property Tax Swap - LAKELAND LEDGER
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