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North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor: report

16 May 2012 at 9:45pm
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday. Based on April 30 satellite images, work halted in December at the reactor had now re-started, said the website (http://38north.org), run by the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University and former U.S. State Department official Joel Wit. ...

Kentucky Derby champ draws ninth spot for Preakness

16 May 2012 at 9:36pm

Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another will leave from the ninth gate in Saturday's 137th Preakness, two spots outside where Derby runner-up Bodemeister was drawn on Wednesday.

'Lady A' fetes students in tornado-hit Ind. town

16 May 2012 at 9:26pm

The Grammy Award-winning country music trio Lady Antebellum performed a "mini-prom" for students of a southern Indiana town that was devastated by a tornado in early March.

'American Idol' judges spread the love for final 3

16 May 2012 at 9:25pm
The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence from the show's judges. But it's the audience tally that will determine which two singers advance to next week's finale.

Celtics top 76ers 107-91 in Game 3 for 2-1 lead

16 May 2012 at 9:20pm

Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

RFK Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary, found dead in NY

16 May 2012 at 9:14pm

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead at the family property Wednesday.

Eli Manning, Giants get latest Super Bowl rings

16 May 2012 at 9:08pm

Like a little kid with a brand new toy, Eli Manning couldn't wait.

Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con

16 May 2012 at 8:51pm

The state of Rhode Island is having trouble collecting some of the millions it lent former pitcher Curt Schilling, another reminder why chasing celebrity is almost always a bad thing.

Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations

16 May 2012 at 8:45pm

Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage.

Japan's economy grows 4.1 pct amid recovery

16 May 2012 at 8:43pm
Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1 percent for January-March amid a gradual recovery from the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami of the previous year.

Singapore Q1 economic growth slows to 1.6 percent

16 May 2012 at 8:40pm
Singapore's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as the government warned Thursday that political upheaval in Europe threatens to undermine the global economy.

Limbless Frenchman begins epic world swim

16 May 2012 at 8:36pm

A limbless Frenchman planning to make four challenging swims around the world finally got his epic journey under way Thursday after sorting out paperwork problems in Papua New Guinea.

Facebook feeds hungry IPO investors more shares

16 May 2012 at 8:35pm

With investors hungry for Facebook shares ahead of a hotly anticipated offering, the social network unveiled a 25 percent increase Wednesday in the number of shares to be sold at the market debut.

Heat regroup, heading to take on confident Pacers

16 May 2012 at 8:32pm

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were not carrying "Help Wanted" signs around the Miami Heat practice floor on Wednesday. The mood was not grim, voices were not hushed and scowls were not prominent.

Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares

16 May 2012 at 8:31pm

Delta Air Lines may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch.

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