US searches for crew of two missing jets
CNN - 1 hour ago BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A search is under way for the crews of two Marine F/A-18 fighter jets that were lost Monday while flying in support of the war in Iraq, the US military said. "There was no indication

Hostage reliant on persuasion
NEWS.com.au - 35 minutes ago THE Federal Government had no new information on the kidnapping of an Australian man held hostage by insurgents in Iraq, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today. Mr Downer was speaking from New York after

Nonproliferation plus disarmament
The Japan Times - 34 minutes ago An international conference to review the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) opens at the United Nations Monday. The 1970 treaty is riddled with inefficacy, as illustrated by North Korea's nuclear-weapons program

Groom Gives Ring Back to Runaway Bride
FOX News - 1 hour ago DULUTH, Ga. — When runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks (search) made her way home after running away last week, John Mason was waiting to give something to his fiancée. "The first thing I gave to her when I saw her was her diamond back.

Stand up. Tongue update. Time travelers.
Houston Chronicle - 2 hours ago By KYRIE O'CONNOR. 1. I was, I confess, slightly disconcerted by Laura Bush's stand-up act at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night. Now, I'm thrilled she'd have the gumption to take on that

Morgan Stanley board backs chief
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago NEW YORK The board of Morgan Stanley, responding to a campaign to remove its chief executive, Philip Purcell, has announced a series of changes in corporate governance and reaffirmed its support for Purcell.

England Pleads Guilty to Abusing Prisoners
ABC News - 2 hours ago Army Pfc. Lynndie R. England looks down as she arrives to testify in her court martial at Fort Hood, Texas, Monday, May 2, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero). By TA BADGER Associated Press Writer. FORT HOOD, Texas May 2, 2005 — Pfc.

Vice president touts Social Security plan to supporters
Access North Georgia - 2 hours ago At a ticket-only town hall meeting, Vice President Dick Cheney rallied the party faithful Monday to support President Bush's plan for Social Security reform. After emerging to cheers and applause from the

Italy: Agent's Shooting Not Deliberate
ABC News - 1 hour ago Italian government undersecretary Gianni Letta speaks on his mobile phone as he leaves Palazzo Chigi premier's office, in Rome, Monday May 2, 2005. The Italian investigation into the death of Italian agent

UPDATE 6-Verizon wins MCI with $8.5 billion offer
Reuters - 1 hour ago By Justin Hyde. WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) won its 10-week battle for MCI Inc. (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday, as Qwest Communications International Inc.