Afghanistan
White House Balances Money, Security In Afghanistan
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Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife Yuan Weijing arrive at the New York University Village apartment complex in New York Saturday.
After Chinese Activist's Arrival, Rest And Relief
()U.S. diplomats can breathe a little easier knowing Chen Guangcheng is in the U.S. and the weeks of difficult negotiations and high drama are behind them. Chen arrived Saturday with his wife and two children in New York, where he has a fellowship to study.
States Rally In Campaign Finance Legal Battle
A brief obtained by The Associated Press shows states support Montana in its Citizen United fight.
()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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Politics
Are 8 Heads Better Than 1 At Fixing Europe's Debt?()
May 19, 2012 The Group of Eight is meeting at Camp David this weekend. The setting is leisurely, but there's nothing relaxing about the timing of the summit. While leaders may agree about the need for growth in the debt-ridden European economy, addressing the crisis is easier said than done.
The Two-Way
Rocket Liftoff Aborted A Half-Second Before Launch()
May 19, 2012 The privately funded, unmanned spacecraft was attempting its first flight to the International Space Station. The spacecraft had a one-second window to take off, and the failed launch means it won't be trying again for at least a few days.
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.
