Facebook stock closes nearly flat in debut
NEW YORK (AP) -- It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday....
France's Hollande sticking to early Afghan pullout
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In his first visit to the Oval Office, French President Francois Hollande declared he will withdraw all French combat troops from Afghanistan by year's end, making clear to President Barack Obama the timeline for ending the U.S.-led war will not trump a campaign pledge that helped Hollande gain his new job....
Chicago protesters break away from nurses' rally
CHICAGO (AP) -- Hundreds of protesters broke away from a large rally and began marching through Chicago streets Friday, taunting police and shouting about everything from bank bailouts to nuclear power - a prelude to even bigger demonstrations expected after the start of a NATO summit....
Quebec passes law in effort to end daily protests
MONTREAL (AP) -- Quebec's provincial government passed an emergency law Friday restricting demonstrations and shutting some universities as the government seeks to end three months of protests against tuition hikes. Outraged students reacted by calling it an act of war....
Amid evidence cache in Martin case, questions nag
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case dumped a mountain of evidence on the public this week. In many criminal cases, that would bring clarity, start answering the basic questions....
Wake for Mary Kennedy held amid apparent rift
BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- The two sides of Mary Richardson Kennedy's grieving family faced off in court Friday over custody of her body, just hours before she was mourned at a wake at the estate where she committed suicide....
Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria
ATLANTA (AP) -- Faced with the prospect of losing both hands and her one remaining foot, a young Georgia woman battling to survive a case of flesh-eating bacteria that has already claimed one leg mouthed the words "Let's do this."...
Bush to return to White House for portrait event
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President George W. Bush plans to return to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait later this month, marking a rare visit by the two-term president who has largely shunned the spotlight since leaving office....
Driver who was hero in '76 Calif. bus kidnap dies
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- The nation called Ed Ray a hero when he led a terrified group of children to safety after they were kidnapped aboard their school bus and held underground for ransom in the summer of 1976....
AP PHOTOS: Hero driver in Calif bus kidnap dies
In 1976, three kidnappers hijacked a school bus full of children in the farm town of Chowchilla, Calif. The kidnappers forced the 26 students and the bus driver, Frank Edward "Ed" Ray, into a truck that was buried underground and demanded a $5 million ransom. As the kidnappers slept, Ray and two older students dug their way out, and helped everyone escape without injury....
Back to TopLA Police: 2 arrests in Chinese student killings
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles police said Friday that they arrested two suspects in the killings of two Chinese graduate students who were shot to death near the University of Southern California campus last month....
Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO
CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) -- President Barack Obama and leaders of other major industrial powers stepped outside discussions of European economic woes and Afghanistan that will dominate a long weekend of summitry for a look Friday at options to solidify world resolve against development of an Iranian nuclear bomb and encourage a more forceful response to worsening violence in Syria....
Soldier faces murder charges in Iraq base deaths
SEATTLE (AP) -- Murder charges have been filed against a sergeant accused of killing four other soldiers and a Navy officer in May 2009 at a mental health clinic in Iraq, the Army said Friday....
Clemens key accuser: `I misspoke' about evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roger Clemens' lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government's chief witness of "making up this stuff on the fly." The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee's story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can....
Jurors in Edwards trial will resume talks Monday
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- A jury deliberated for about five hours Friday in John Edwards' campaign corruption trial involving money from wealthy donors that was used to hide his pregnant mistress during his 2008 White House bid. Talks will resume Monday, but the jury has already made several requests for evidence and office supplies, a sign they may be settling in for detailed discussions....
Driver who was hero in '76 Calif. bus kidnap dies
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- The nation called Ed Ray a hero when he led a terrified group of children to safety after they were kidnapped aboard their school bus and held underground for ransom in the summer of 1976....
Ultra-Orthodox plan huge NYC meeting on Net risks
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....
Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteria
ATLANTA (AP) -- Faced with the prospect of losing both hands and her one remaining foot, a young Georgia woman battling to survive a case of flesh-eating bacteria that has already claimed one leg mouthed the words "Let's do this."...
Obama stance adds fuel in marriage battlegrounds
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage has emboldened activists and politicians on both sides of the issue, setting off a flurry of political activity in a number of states and serving as a rallying point in others where gay marriage votes are being held this fall....
Feds say Colorado wildfire started on camp stove
LIVERMORE, Colo. (AP) -- Warm, dry weather hindered hundreds of firefighters battling a blaze in northern Colorado that federal officials say started with a camp stove....
Back to TopGay marriage spawns big spike in online videos
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Barack Obama's May 9 announcement that he favors same sex marriage led to a huge spike on YouTube, according to data assembled by the popular video sharing site....
AP source: Romneys donate $150k to campaign effort
BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) -- Mitt and Ann Romney are opening their personal checkbooks as wide as allowed to their presidential campaign's joint fund with the Republican National Committee....
Romney, GOP guvs have differing takes on economy
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 points to restored bridge as Obama failure
HILLSBOROUGH, N.H. (AP) -- Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney on Friday criticized a restored 19th century bridge as another "Bridge to Nowhere" and a fresh symbol of the waste he says is rampant in President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan....
AdWatch: Romney "day one" vows are missing caveats
WASHINGTON (AP) -- TITLE: "Day One"...
THE RACE: Obama, Romney working to stay on message
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are being buffeted by crosswinds as Obama fights to keep his job and Romney works to wrest it from him. Both know where they want to go, but getting there is something else....
Once an Obama coup, Indiana less a battleground
GARY, Ind. (AP) -- Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat coup seems doubtful this year....
With cookies and conversations, Romney tries charm
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Mitt Romney is on a charm offensive....
Senator wants parties to refund convention money
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....
Early political spats suggest nothing off-limits
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The early border skirmishes of Campaign 2012 are reviving questions about one candidate's former pastor and shining a spotlight on the other's high school hijinks. Can a fresh round of questions about President Barack Obama's birth certificate be far behind?...
Back to TopVerlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
DETROIT (AP) -- Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night....
Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte pitched eight shutout innings for his first regular-season win since July 2010, leading the New York Yankees over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Friday night....
Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness....
I'll Have Another takes aim at Preakness win
BALTIMORE (AP) -- No one is loving the run up to Saturday's Preakness more than Doug O'Neill....
Clemens key accuser: `I misspoke' about evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roger Clemens' lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government's chief witness of "making up this stuff on the fly." The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee's story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can....
Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
CHICAGO (AP) -- Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20 batters in just his fifth start....
Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out....
In Lingerie wins Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan
BALTIMORE (AP) -- As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday....
Column: Baffert's silence could speak volumes
BALTIMORE (AP) -- One good thing about losing the Kentucky Derby is that nobody wants much of your time for two solid weeks....
Dufner takes Nelson lead with late birdie spree
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Standing over his ball in a swale behind the 18th green, Jason Dufner would have been content with a par and a spot in the big group tied for the lead in the Byron Nelson Championship....
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