World
In Group Of Eight, A Lack Of Leadership?
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Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng, center, arrives at Washington Square Village on the campus of New York University on Saturday in New York. Chen escaped from his village in April and was given sanctuary inside the U.S.
Chinese Activist Takes A Sudden Journey To The West
()Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose escape from house arrest sparked a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and China, flew to the U.S. with his wife and two children. He reportedly will be studying law at New York University.
3 Accused Of Planning Attack On Obama's Chicago HQ
Prosecutors said the men also planned to attack Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home during the NATO summit.
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Sports
Preakness: Will I'll Have Another Take Another Win?()
May 18, 2012 Life can become a whole lot happier for trainer Doug O'Neill if Derby winner I'll Have Another wins the Preakness. A victory over 8-5 morning-line favorite Bodemeister and nine other rivals would set up a Triple Crown attempt in the Belmont Stakes.
The Salt
U.S. Craft Beer Brewers Thrive, Despite Small Share Of The Market()
May 18, 2012 It's a good time to brew beer in America. According to beer expert Julia Herz, U.S. brewing isn't just on the upswing, it's on top. "We're now the No. 1 destination for beer, based on diversity and amount of beers," she says. And the industry's fastest growth is in craft breweries.
Shots - Health Blog
Woman Who Tried To Commit Suicide While Pregnant Gets Bail ()
May 18, 2012 A state court in Indianapolis granted a Chinese immigrant $50,000 bond in a case that has mobilized advocates for women's rights and abortion rights nationwide. The case could set a precedent for the prosecution of pregnant women whose infants die.
It's All Politics
George W. Bush Will Return To The White House, Briefly()
May 18, 2012 Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to their home of eight years for the unveiling of their official portraits.
Around the Nation
Will Population Shifts Alter Immigration Debate?()
May 18, 2012 As Latinos became America's largest minority, their population growth significantly slowed. And Mexican immigration, which contributed the overwhelming majority of illegal entries, has come to a halt.
Energy
Pipeline Flip Turns U.S. Oil World 'Upside Down'()
May 18, 2012 An oil boom in the American heartland has created an oil glut in the middle of the country. Now, a pipeline that has been pumping crude oil from Texas to the Midwest will reverse its flow, reducing the bottleneck — and potentially creating winners and losers at the pump.
