Price of oil still falling as supplies grow

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• Price of oil still falling as supplies grow
• AP IMPACT: Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants
• Syria accused of new 'massacre,' UN team evacuated from town
• France's Hollande unveils moderate new cabinet
• World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry
• Dancer: $1,000 buttocks enhancement damaged lungs
• Barnes Foundation opening in new Philly location
• US helping get arms to Syria rebels: report
• Junior Seau's garage burglarized
• Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data
• Greece braces for new election in June
• NKorea nuclear reactor construction progressing
• Castro daughter given visa to visit US: spokesman
• Army reviews whether women can go to Ranger school
• Business raids cost Kansas City millions in taxes
• Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources
• Facebook feeds hungry IPO investors more shares
• Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination
• Baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
• Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A'
• Obama warns against political disruption in Yemen
• Police move against new protest in Moscow
• Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares
• Wall Street's messy May gets a little worse
• Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama
• Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
• Winning Nelson set Bradley up for major victory
• Fed: Several members could support further easing
• Crossroads announcing $25 million ad push
• Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined
• NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight
• Gov't proposal aimed at bus, truck rollovers
• Forbes names Jennifer Lopez 'most powerful' star
• Clemens accuser McNamee: 'I didn't make it up'
• CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season
• Healthy eating can cost less, study finds
• Don't bet on Mitt Romney winning in Massachusetts
• Stars, sexism row share Cannes opening spotlight
• Exclusive: Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel
• Syria's Assad: Nations that sow chaos will suffer

Price of oil still falling as supplies grow Posted: The price of oil continues to decline on the expectation that world markets will be flush with extra supplies this year.

AP IMPACT: Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants Posted: Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.

Syria accused of new 'massacre,' UN team evacuated from town Posted: Syrian forces were accused Wednesday of having executed 15 civilians, as the office of UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan said UN observers were evacuated from a tense town a day after a blast hit their convoy.

France's Hollande unveils moderate new cabinet Posted: French President Francois Hollande unveiled a government of mainly moderate Socialists and longtime allies Wednesday as his new prime minister vowed to work quickly to put the country back on its feet.

World leaders set for busy US weekend of summitry Posted: More than two dozen world leaders will join President Barack Obama in an extraordinary weekend of back-to-back summits to tackle Europe's mounting economic woes and solidify plans for winding down the decade-long war in Afghanistan.

Dancer: $1,000 buttocks enhancement damaged lungs Posted: A Philadelphia woman who calls herself the "Black Madam" was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on allegations she administered illegal buttock-injections, procedures that authorities say caused serious medical problems in at least one case.

Barnes Foundation opening in new Philly location Posted: After years of bitter court fights, The Barnes Foundation opened its doors Wednesday for a sneak peek at its new location on the museum-studded Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

US helping get arms to Syria rebels: report Posted: The United States is helping bring more and better weapons to Syria's rebels, including anti-tank weaponry, for their fight against President Bashar al-Assad regime,The Washington Post said Wednesday.

Junior Seau's garage burglarized Posted: A thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's home days after the former NFL star's suicide, police said Wednesday.

Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data Posted: Republican Gov. Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to recall him from office that Wisconsin's economy has suffered under his leadership.

Greece braces for new election in June Posted: Greece on Wednesday swore in a senior judge as caretaker prime minister who is charged with holding new elections after an indecisive vote that sparked fears over the country's future in the eurozone.

NKorea nuclear reactor construction progressing Posted: A U.S.-based institute said Wednesday new satellite imagery shows that North Korea has resumed building work on a reactor after months of inactivity.

Castro daughter given visa to visit US: spokesman Posted: Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro, has been granted a visa to attend an academic conference in San Francisco later this month, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Army reviews whether women can go to Ranger school Posted: Army leaders have begun to study the prospect of sending female soldiers to the service's prestigious Ranger school — another step in the effort to broaden opportunities for women in the military.

Business raids cost Kansas City millions in taxes Posted: The states of Missouri and Kansas are divided only by the yellow stripe of State Line Road. It's a single community, but the division is sharp when it comes to the cutthroat business of economic development.

Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources Posted: TOKYO (Reuters) - Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and Japan, people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. The new iPhone screens will measure 4 inches from corner to corner, one source said. That would represent a roughly 30 percent increase in viewing area, assuming Apple keeps other dimensions proportional. Apple has used a 3.5-inch screen since introducing the iPhone in 2007. ...

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

Romney inches closer to clinching GOP nomination Posted: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won most of the delegates in the Oregon primary, leaving him 153 delegates shy of the number of delegates needed to win the Republican nomination for president.

Baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands Posted: Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year.

Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A' Posted: Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by one of country music's biggest acts.

Obama warns against political disruption in Yemen Posted: President Barack Obama served notice Wednesday that he would punish those trying to disrupt the political transition in Yemen, a strategically important Middle Eastern nation, by freezing their U.S.-based assets.

Police move against new protest in Moscow Posted: Russian police arrested about 20 protesters on Wednesday night at a central Moscow square where demonstrators had moved after police uprooted them from a camp, the latest move in a broadening crackdown on the forces opposing President Vladimir Putin.

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

Wall Street's messy May gets a little worse Posted: An already dreary May got a little worse for financial markets Wednesday as Greece's political chaos dragged on. The euro fell to its lowest point since January as investor confidence in Europe's shared currency weakened further.

Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama Posted: STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Out past the vacant storefronts and abandoned buildings, beyond the shuttered steel mills and decaying industrial plants, residents of eastern Ohio suddenly are seeing dollar signs. In a region more accustomed to hard times than optimism, residents hope that a boom in shale gas drilling using the controversial technique of hydraulic fracturing - or "fracking" - will lead to wealth, jobs and a reservoir of domestic energy that could dramatically boost the area's fortunes. ...

Google strives to enlighten with new search tool Posted: Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

Winning Nelson set Bradley up for major victory Posted: Keegan Bradley sometimes looks at the PGA Championship trophy sitting on his mantel and starts laughing.

Fed: Several members could support further easing Posted: Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate.

Crossroads announcing $25 million ad push Posted: An independent group favoring Republican Mitt Romney is launching a $25 million, monthlong advertising campaign against President Barack Obama in 10 states, further escalating an expensive TV ad war in presidential battleground states less than six months before Election Day.

Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined Posted: The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.

NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight Posted: The famous skyline is etched with distinctive buildings. The downtown boasts a vibrant cultural district. And the stunning lakefront and art-filled parks attract thousands of visitors every day.

Gov't proposal aimed at bus, truck rollovers Posted: Manufacturers would have to equip large trucks and buses with safety systems that help prevent rollover accidents through computer-controlled braking, under regulations proposed Wednesday by the government.

Forbes names Jennifer Lopez 'most powerful' star Posted: Jennifer Lopez is the world's most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes magazine Wednesday in a rankings based on a combination of earnings, press coverage and Internet presence.

Clemens accuser McNamee: 'I didn't make it up' Posted: Roger Clemens' lawyer toyed with Brian McNamee's memory and attacked him from several directions at once. The attorney even put an easel next to the witness with the words: "MISTAKE. BAD MEMORY. LIE." Eventually, there came the inevitable question: "Do you sometimes just make stuff up?"

CBS moving 'Men,' 'Mentalist' for new season Posted: Dominant CBS shuffled its schedule for the fall on Wednesday, giving Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker new nights and adding four new series.

Healthy eating can cost less, study finds Posted: Is it really more expensive to eat healthy?

Don't bet on Mitt Romney winning in Massachusetts Posted: Don't bet on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney winning his home state or even trying.

Stars, sexism row share Cannes opening spotlight Posted: The Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday with a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson, as women jurors spoke up to quash a row over the all-male line-up for the competition.

Exclusive: Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel Posted: UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria remains the top destination for Iranian arms shipments in violation of a U.N. Security Council ban on weapons exports by the Islamic Republic, according to a confidential draft report by a U.N. panel of experts seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Iran, like Russia, is one of Syria's few allies as it presses ahead with a 14-month old assault on opposition forces determined to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ...

Syria's Assad: Nations that sow chaos will suffer Posted: AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that countries trying to "sow chaos" in Syria could be infected with it themselves, an apparent warning to Arab Gulf nations that back the insurgency aimed at forcing him from power. Assad's remarks, to a Russian TV channel, came after U.N. staff monitoring an increasingly shaky ceasefire were caught up in an attack that killed at least 21 people, and had to spend a night with rebel forces. ...

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