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  1. Millions Look Skyward as Eclipse Crosses Asia, US - ABC News - 21 May 12 at 03:02

    ABC News

    Millions Look Skyward as Eclipse Crosses Asia, US
    ABC News
    Millions in Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across ...
    Annular solar eclipse goes global, socialCNET
    Millions turn out to watch as rare eclipse crosses skies of Asia and western USWashington Post
    Rare eclipse crosses AsiaUSA TODAY
    Telegraph.co.uk
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  2. US seeks Lockerbie justice, after convicted bomber's death - Reuters - 21 May 12 at 03:01

    CBC.ca

    US seeks Lockerbie justice, after convicted bomber's death
    Reuters
    By Lily Kuo | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Families of US victims of the 1988 bombing of a PanAm flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, said on Sunday the death of the convicted bomber did not ease their loss and the White House said it would not end the quest for ...
    Libyan's Death Brings Up Debate Over His ReleaseNew York Times
    Megrahi funeral to take placeTelegraph.co.uk
    Lockerbie bomber dies, nearly 3 years after prison releaseDetroit Free Press
    Scotsman -msnbc.com -NDTV
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  3. Nasdaq to revamp system after tech problems on Facebook IPO: WSJ - Reuters - 21 May 12 at 02:48

    Moneycontrol.com

    Nasdaq to revamp system after tech problems on Facebook IPO: WSJ
    Reuters
    (Reuters) - The Nasdaq is planning to revamp its systems for handling stock offerings after acknowledging that technology problems had affected trading in millions of newly issued Facebook (FB.O) shares on Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported.
    A Facebook Buy Order That Wasn'tWall Street Journal
    Zynga Stock Tanks with Facebook IPOTom's Guide
    A debate: Should you jump in on Facebook debut?Post-Tribune
    San Francisco Chronicle -Sydney Morning Herald
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  4. Robin Gibb and the Bee Gees: More than disco kings [video] - Los Angeles Times - 21 May 12 at 02:44

    The Guardian

    Robin Gibb and the Bee Gees: More than disco kings [video]
    Los Angeles Times
    Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with colorectal cancer Sunday at the age of 62, was a founding member of the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and twin Maurice. In 1994, the brothers Gibb were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Grammy ...
    Bee Gees' Robin Gibb dies after long cancer battleCBS News
    Robin Gibb playlist: In memoriamEntertainment Weekly
    How the Bee Gees defined the disco eraTelegraph.co.uk
    E! Online -Wall Street Journal
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  5. Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summit - The Associated Press - 21 May 12 at 02:44

    The Associated Press

    Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summit
    The Associated Press
    By NOMAAN MERCHANT, AP – 1 minute ago CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other ...
    NATO protesters bloodied in clashes with policeChicago Sun-Times
    NATO protest takes aim at wars and other issuesChicago Tribune
    Chicago rally vs. NATO talksNew York Daily News
    Reuters -Washington Post -Minneapolis Star Tribune
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  6. MS prison guard dies, others hurt in 'disturbance' - Atlanta Journal Constitution - 21 May 12 at 02:42

    MS prison guard dies, others hurt in 'disturbance'
    Atlanta Journal Constitution
    AP NATCHEZ, Miss. — A guard at a southwest Mississippi prison died Sunday and several other employees were injured during what the facility's private operator is calling "an inmate disturbance" that continued into the evening. Emily Ham, a spokeswoman ...

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  7. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade lead Miami Heat in comeback victory over Indiana Pacers - MiamiHerald.com - 21 May 12 at 02:27

    Toronto Star

    LeBron James, Dwyane Wade lead Miami Heat in comeback victory over Indiana Pacers
    MiamiHerald.com
    MVP LeBron James scored 40 points and superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 to help the Heat even the series 2-2. By Joseph Goodman INDIANAPOLIS -- It was the MVP and his long-lost buddy MV3. Salvaging a series and a season while adding to their ...
    LeBron prepares for Pacers -- by reading 'The Hunger Games"USA TODAY
    Tag-Team: LeBron James scores 40, Dwyane Wade 30 as Heat rally to beat Pacers ...Washington Post
    Lawrence: LeBron, Wade bring back Heat waveNew York Daily News
    ESPN -Reuters -HoopsWorld
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  8. Blind Chinese activist Chen rests in NYC - Reuters - 21 May 12 at 02:10

    The Hindu

    Blind Chinese activist Chen rests in NYC
    Reuters
    By Lily Kuo | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng soaked up the sun in New York City on Sunday as his children played in a garden, a break in a day of meetings to arrange his studies at New York University.
    Blind Chinese activist Chen Guancheng gets comfy in NYU homeNew York Daily News
    Resolution of Chen crisis indicates possible maturation in US-China relationshipWashington Post
    Blind Activist Starts New Life in USWall Street Journal
    USA TODAY
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  9. Teen Attacked After Knocking Down... - ABC News - 21 May 12 at 01:58

    Teen Attacked After Knocking Down...
    ABC News
    Police say a teenage driver was attacked by a group of motorcyclists after he knocked down two bikers on a Northern California freeway. California Highway Patrol Officer Art Montiel says the trouble began at around 8 am on Sunday when a 19-year-old man ...
    Teen attacked after knocking down motorcyclistsThe Associated Press

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  10. Parents in Rutgers webcam case choose their public appearances carefully ahead ... - Washington Post - 21 May 12 at 00:13

    Firstpost

    Parents in Rutgers webcam case choose their public appearances carefully ahead ...
    Washington Post
    ORADELL, NJ — One couple lost their teenage son to suicide in the days after his college roommate used a webcam to see him kiss another man in September 2010; the other fears their son will be sent to prison this week for doing the spying.
    Parents make appeals before webcam case sentencing6abc.com
    Some gay rights advocates oppose jail time in Rutgers caseSan Antonio Express
    In Rutgers Spying Case, Voices for Gay Rights Urge LeniencyNew York Times
    Fox News
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