APNewsBreak: Charges coming in Fla. hazing death

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• APNewsBreak: Charges coming in Fla. hazing death
• Dow Jones average hits highest mark since '07
• Obama in surprise Afghanistan trip
• Romney accuses Obama of politicizing bin Laden anniversary
• The Afghan war by the numbers
• Hungry homeless man gets arrested intentionally
• Charges, generic Lipitor cut Pfizer 1Q net 19 pct
• 'Shaft' guitarist Pitts passes away in Memphis
• Obama flies to Afghanistan, signs pact with Karzai
• France fetes Joan of Arc's 600th birthday
• Social Security starts providing online statements
• UK lawmakers: Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead company
• Stinging gas sends May Day protesters fleeing
• Anti-austerity anger sweeps Europe on May Day
• Spurs' Popovich is the NBA Coach of the Year
• Obama, Karzai sign U.S.-Afghan strategic pact
• Colleagues, friends gather to honor Mike Wallace
• Bagram arrival
• US factory growth shows economy more resilient
• Medical examiner at JFK assassination dies in Iowa
• UN accuses both sides as more than 30 die in Syria
• Oil prices rise on improvement in US manufacturing
• May Day
• A look at May Day moods around the world
• After 50 years, Cubans hope to travel freely
• Occupy movement takes to New York streets
• Obama signs agreement for US-Afghan partnership
• Owners get funding to reopen Sahara on Vegas Strip
• Bagram arrival
• Circulation numbers for the 25 largest newspapers
• Supreme Court ratings down in Pew poll
• Tony nominations spread out but 'Once' leads
• Judge: Maid's NY suit vs. Strauss-Kahn can proceed
• Filings: Pfizer settles lawsuit involving Celebrex
• Bolivia nationalizes electrical grid
• Obama in Afghanistan to sign security pact
• Group stirring independent WH bid hits obstacle
• Police hold seven over qat "terrorism funding"
• Obama tightens penalties on Iran, Syria
• FBI: 5 men charged in Ohio bridge bomb plot

APNewsBreak: Charges coming in Fla. hazing death Posted: At least five people will face charges in the hazing death of a Florida A&M University band member aboard a bus after a performance in Orlando last fall, authorities said Tuesday.

Dow Jones average hits highest mark since '07 Posted: The Dow Jones industrial average is closing at its highest level in more than four years.

Obama in surprise Afghanistan trip Posted: US President Barack Obama arrived in Afghanistan late Tuesday on a surprise visit a year after American elite Navy SEALs killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in a raid deep inside Pakistan.

Romney accuses Obama of politicizing bin Laden anniversary Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican Mitt Romney accused Barack Obama of politicizing the killing of Osama bin Laden, while the U.S. president flew to Afghanistan on the first anniversary of the daring raid. Although overshadowed by Obama's unannounced trip, Romney staged some September 11 symbolism of his own, eating pizza with firefighters and former mayor Rudy Giuliani at a Manhattan firehouse that lost 11 firefighters in the 2001 attacks. ...

The Afghan war by the numbers Posted: President Barack Obama arrived in Kabul on Tuesday to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The deal outlines the next phase of the U.S. role in Afghanistan after combat missions wind down at the end of 2014.

Hungry homeless man gets arrested intentionally Posted: Lance Brown was hungry and homeless, so he decided to get thrown in jail by hurling a brick through a glass door at the Columbus courthouse building.

Charges, generic Lipitor cut Pfizer 1Q net 19 pct Posted: Generic competition for Pfizer Inc.'s blockbuster cholesterol pill Lipitor is starting to cut into the bottom line of the world's biggest drugmaker, as expected.

'Shaft' guitarist Pitts passes away in Memphis Posted: Charles "Skip" Pitts, the longtime Memphis guitar player for Isaac Hayes whose distinctive sound helped define soul and make "Shaft" cool, has died. He was 65.

Obama flies to Afghanistan, signs pact with Karzai Posted: President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan Tuesday night on the anniversary of the killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden and signed an agreement cementing U.S. commitment to the nation after American combat troops leave.

France fetes Joan of Arc's 600th birthday Posted: The normally tranquil city of Orleans is buzzing with festivities over the next two weeks to mark the 600th birthday of one of France's best cultural exports: Joan of Arc.

Social Security starts providing online statements Posted: The Social Security Administration is now providing workers with online statements of the estimated benefits they will get when they retire, replacing the paper ones the agency used to mail out.

UK lawmakers: Rupert Murdoch unfit to lead company Posted: A committee of British lawmakers called Rupert Murdoch unfit to run his global media empire — a finding that reflects just how deeply the phone hacking scandal born of his defunct News of the World has shaken the relationship between the press and politics.

Stinging gas sends May Day protesters fleeing Posted: Hundreds of activists across the U.S. joined the worldwide May Day protests on Tuesday, with Occupy Wall Street members in several cities leading demonstrations against major financial institutions.

Anti-austerity anger sweeps Europe on May Day Posted: Fed up with high unemployment and austerity, May Day protesters took to the streets across Europe on Tuesday in a wave of anger that threatens to topple leaders in Paris and Athens.

Spurs' Popovich is the NBA Coach of the Year Posted: Gregg Popovich was selected as the NBA's Coach of the Year on Tuesday after leading the San Antonio Spurs to 50 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in the lockout-shortened season.

Obama, Karzai sign U.S.-Afghan strategic pact Posted: KABUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership accord that charts the future of U.S.-Afghan relations beyond the end of the NATO combat mission in the country. Obama, on an unannounced visit to Kabul, acknowledged that there will be difficult days ahead for Afghanistan, but said the Afghan people were taking control of their own future. "The wages of war have been great for both our nations," Obama said, adding that he looked forward to a future of peace. ...

Colleagues, friends gather to honor Mike Wallace Posted: Chris Wallace turned and blew a kiss to a giant portrait of his father, "60 Minutes" journalist Mike Wallace, after memorializing him Tuesday as "the best journalist I have ever known."

Bagram arrival Posted: US President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Bagram Air Field, some 50km north of Kabul, Afghanistan.

US factory growth shows economy more resilient Posted: U.S. manufacturing grew last month at the fastest pace in 10 months, suggesting that the economy is healthier than recent data had indicated.

Medical examiner at JFK assassination dies in Iowa Posted: In the turbulent hours following President John F. Kennedy's assassination, many were uncertain about what to do, but medical examiner Earl Rose knew one thing: The shooting happened in Dallas, and it was his job to do an autopsy on anyone slain in the city.

UN accuses both sides as more than 30 die in Syria Posted: The UN peacekeeping chief accused both the Syrian regime and its foes of violating a ceasefire accord, as nine members of the same family and 12 troops were among 34 people killed on Tuesday.

Oil prices rise on improvement in US manufacturing Posted: Oil prices rose Tuesday after growth in the U.S. and Chinese manufacturing sectors signaled more demand for energy products.

May Day Posted: People protest during a May Day rally in the centre of Barcelona.

A look at May Day moods around the world Posted: From Asia to Europe to the U.S., Tuesday's May Day marches were less a celebration of workers' rights and more an expression of national moods. From gloom to optimism to celebration, here is a look:

After 50 years, Cubans hope to travel freely Posted: After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions. One senior official says a "radical and profound" change is weeks away.

Occupy movement takes to New York streets Posted: Occupy Wall Street protesters took to New York's streets Tuesday in the highlight of a plan to mount a "general strike" across the United States.

Obama signs agreement for US-Afghan partnership Posted: President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai (HAH'-mihd KAHR'-zeye) have signed an agreement aimed at cementing a lasting U.S. commitment to Afghanistan after the long and unpopular war comes to an end.

Owners get funding to reopen Sahara on Vegas Strip Posted: The owners of the shuttered Sahara casino on an aging stretch of the Las Vegas Strip say they've secured $300 million in funding to redevelop the iconic resort that once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.

Bagram arrival Posted: US President Barack Obama is steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Bagram Air Field, some 50km north of Kabul, in Afghanistan.

Circulation numbers for the 25 largest newspapers Posted: The top 25 U.S. newspapers by average weekday and Sunday circulation from October to March. The figures include digital editions such as those on tablet computers or restricted websites as well as branded editions, which include regional editions or those tailored for commuters.

Supreme Court ratings down in Pew poll Posted: A new survey finds the Supreme Court's popularity is at a 25-year low, though still much higher than that of Congress.

Tony nominations spread out but 'Once' leads Posted: There was something for virtually everyone to smile about on Broadway on Tuesday after 30 of 37 shows this season got at least one Tony Award nomination. The folks at "Once" had the most reason to celebrate later at their working bar on stage.

Judge: Maid's NY suit vs. Strauss-Kahn can proceed Posted: A hotel maid's sexual assault lawsuit against Dominique Strauss-Kahn can go forward to trial, a judge ruled Tuesday, rebuffing the former International Monetary Fund leader's diplomatic-immunity claim.

Filings: Pfizer settles lawsuit involving Celebrex Posted: Pfizer Inc. has settled a lawsuit filed by Brigham Young University over development of the blockbuster painkiller Celebrex for $450 million, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.

Bolivia nationalizes electrical grid Posted: President Evo Morales announced Tuesday that his government is completing the nationalization of Bolivia's electricity sector by seizing control of its main power grid from a Spanish-owned company.

Obama in Afghanistan to sign security pact Posted: President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan Tuesday night on an unannounced visit on the anniversary of the killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. Obama is signing an agreement cementing a U.S. commitment to the nation after the long and unpopular war comes to an end.

Group stirring independent WH bid hits obstacle Posted: A group clearing the path for an independent White House bid has canceled the first phase of its search for a bipartisan ticket because declared and draft candidates aren't mustering enough preliminary support.

Police hold seven over qat "terrorism funding" Posted: LONDON (Reuters) - Police said on Tuesday they had arrested seven people on suspicion of financing terrorism overseas and money laundering through the illegal export of the narcotic qat to north America. Six men and one woman were held in early morning raids in London, the Welsh capital Cardiff and in Coventry in the English midlands, police said. The raids were part of an investigation run in parallel with the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations directorate into a network suspected of exporting qat to the U.S. and Canada. ...

Obama tightens penalties on Iran, Syria Posted: President Barack Obama is tightening penalties on foreign entities and individuals who try to evade sanctions on Iran and Syria.

FBI: 5 men charged in Ohio bridge bomb plot Posted: Five men described by federal authorities as anarchists who were angry with corporate America and the government have been charged with plotting to bomb an Ohio bridge.

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