Patrol: 5 women die in limo fire on Calif. bridge

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• Patrol: 5 women die in limo fire on Calif. bridge
• Uncle arranging Boston bomb suspect's burial rites
• Juventus clinches 29th Serie A title
• Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1
• Rookie Derek Ernst wins Wells Fargo in a playoff
• Kunitz's 2nd PP goal gives Pens OT win over Isles
• Malaysia coalition extends rule despite worst electoral showing
• Buffett devotees stick by him even as growth slows
• Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush
• Attacks in Iraq kill 9, wound 33
• Obama to launch series of trips on economic plans
• Trombone Shorty, Aaron Neville to close Jazz Fest
• Israeli airstrikes prompt threats, anger in Syria
• AP PHOTOS: Few know story of Jews in Red Army
• James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously
• Libya passes ban on Gadhafi-era officials
• A look at reasons for Israeli airstrikes in Syria
• Libyan parliament bans ex-Gaddafi officials from office
• Floyd Mayweather dominates Guerrero, looks ahead
• Will Downey suit up again after $175M 'IM3' haul?
• Serena Williams advances in 2 sets at Madrid Open
• Obama dares graduates to reject cynical voices
• Cooler temperatures help to tame southern California wildfire
• Israeli strikes in Syria could put more pressure on Obama: McCain
• Carlesimo out as Nets coach after playoff ouster
• Experts warn about donation drives after bombing
• Malaysia's long-ruling coalition hangs on to power
• Utah cabin had uninvited guests _ 60,000 bees
• U.N. voices 'grave concern' at reports of Israel strikes in Syria
• 6-time All-Star McCann set to come off DL Monday
• Israel strikes Syria, says targeting Hezbollah arms
• Chile's Bachelet courts Communists for big reforms
• In Pakistan town, men have spoken: No women vote
• Tensions spike after new Israeli strikes in Syria
• 8 Pakistani soldiers and police killed in violence
• CNN's Kurtz apologizes for errors in Collins story
• Central African Republic to probe ousted leader
• Peavy to miss a 2nd straight start
• Israeli raids in Syria highlight Arab conundrum
• Car bomber kills 7 in Somali capital

Patrol: 5 women die in limo fire on Calif. bridge Posted: 05 May 2013 01:20 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mother of one of the survivors of a limousine fire that killed five women when it burst into flames as it traveled over the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge says the women were heading to a bachelorette party, and that the bride-to-be was one of the people killed.

Uncle arranging Boston bomb suspect's burial rites Posted: 05 May 2013 01:05 PM PDT WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The uncle of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev arrived in Massachusetts on Sunday to arrange for his burial, saying he understands that "no one wants to associate their names with such evil events."

Juventus clinches 29th Serie A title Posted: 05 May 2013 01:16 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Juventus clinched its record 29th Serie A title and second in a row, beating Palermo 1-0 Sunday on Arthur Vidal's penalty kick in the 59th minute.

Durant, Thunder edge Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1 Posted: 05 May 2013 01:15 PM PDT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 35 points and hit a pair of jumpers in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 93-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Rookie Derek Ernst wins Wells Fargo in a playoff Posted: 05 May 2013 01:14 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One phone call changed his plans. One shot changed a whole lot more for Derek Ernst.

Kunitz's 2nd PP goal gives Pens OT win over Isles Posted: 05 May 2013 01:08 PM PDT UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game 8:34 into overtime, off a pass from Sidney Crosby, and the Pittsburgh Penguins shook off an early deficit and a late blown lead to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Sunday in Game 3 of the first-round series.

Malaysia coalition extends rule despite worst electoral showing Posted: 05 May 2013 01:06 PM PDT By Stuart Grudgings and Al-Zaquan Amer Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's governing coalition extended its half-century rule despite its worst-ever performance in a general election, a result that exposes growing racial polarization in the Southeast Asian nation and could undermine Prime Minister Najib Razak. With just one result left to declare, the National Front had won 133 seats in the 222-member parliament, falling well short of the two-thirds majority that Najib had aimed to capture in Sunday's election. ...

Buffett devotees stick by him even as growth slows Posted: 05 May 2013 01:04 PM PDT By Jonathan Stempel and Jennifer Ablan OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Short-seller Douglas Kass, Warren Buffett's handpicked bear, raised a concern on the minds of many shareholders at the "Woodstock for capitalists" this weekend: Has Berkshire Hathaway Inc become so big that it will find it hard to grow? Many retail investors who converged on Omaha, Nebraska, for Berkshire's annual meeting on Saturday acknowledged that its fastest growth days are likely behind it. ...

Scenic, struggling S. Illinois braces for oil rush Posted: 05 May 2013 12:50 PM PDT VIENNA, Ill. (AP) — This is the Illinois that many people never see — the sparsely populated southern tip where flat farmland gives way to rolling hills, rocky outcrops, thick forests and cypress swamps.

Attacks in Iraq kill 9, wound 33 Posted: 05 May 2013 12:48 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A series of attacks including a blast near an Internet cafe in a Sunni area of Baghdad killed nine people and wounded dozens on Sunday in and around the Iraqi capital.

Obama to launch series of trips on economic plans Posted: 05 May 2013 12:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama's trip to Austin, Texas, on Thursday will kick off a series of day trips aimed at highlighting his proposals on jobs and the economy.

Trombone Shorty, Aaron Neville to close Jazz Fest Posted: 05 May 2013 12:41 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For more than two decades, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has closed with a performance by the city's own Neville Brothers.

Israeli airstrikes prompt threats, anger in Syria Posted: 05 May 2013 12:39 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Israel rushed to beef up its rocket defenses on its northern border Sunday to shield against possible retaliation after carrying out two airstrikes in Syria over 48 hours — an unprecedented escalation of Israeli involvement in the Syrian civil war.

AP PHOTOS: Few know story of Jews in Red Army Posted: 05 May 2013 12:38 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Once a year, Israel's Jewish war veterans don suit jackets and uniforms dripping in Red Army medals, the shiny bronzes and silvers pinned to their chests in tight rows like armor.

James wins MVP, 1 vote shy of unanimously Posted: 05 May 2013 12:29 PM PDT MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is the overwhelming choice as the NBA's Most Valuable Player.

Libya passes ban on Gadhafi-era officials Posted: 05 May 2013 12:26 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's parliament passed a law on Sunday banning officials who served under ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi from government posts, a move that could push many of the country's new leaders from office.

A look at reasons for Israeli airstrikes in Syria Posted: 05 May 2013 12:20 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — A look at the reasons for and possible implications of the escalation of Israel's involvement in Syria's civil war.

Libyan parliament bans ex-Gaddafi officials from office Posted: 05 May 2013 12:16 PM PDT By Ghaith Shennib and Jessica Donati TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's parliament voted on Sunday to ban anyone who held a senior position during Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule from government, a move which could unseat the prime minister and other top officials regardless of their part in toppling the dictator. Politicians debated the draft law for months, but the issue came to a head this week when heavily armed groups took control of two ministries and stormed other institutions including the state broadcaster. ...

Floyd Mayweather dominates Guerrero, looks ahead Posted: 05 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. did nothing to deserve the occasional boos that echoed through the MGM Grand arena during the later rounds of his fight with Robert Guerrero.

Will Downey suit up again after $175M 'IM3' haul? Posted: 05 May 2013 12:14 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Iron Man reigns as the standard-bearer of Hollywood superheroes with a $175.3 million domestic opening weekend for his latest sequel and an overseas haul of a half-billion dollars in less than two weeks.

Serena Williams advances in 2 sets at Madrid Open Posted: 05 May 2013 11:56 AM PDT MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Serena Williams won her opening match on the red clay of the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Obama dares graduates to reject cynical voices Posted: 05 May 2013 11:50 AM PDT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A year to the day after kicking off his victorious re-election campaign on this college campus, President Barack Obama returned to Ohio State University and told graduates that only through vigorous participation in their democracy can they right an ill-functioning government and break through relentless cynicism about the nation's future.

Cooler temperatures help to tame southern California wildfire Posted: 05 May 2013 11:47 AM PDT (Reuters) - Cooler temperatures helped firefighters battling a wildfire in southern California on Sunday and an official said the blaze was expected to be fully under control within 24 hours. The so-called Springs Fire has charred about 28,000 acres of brush land in a coastal area northwest of Los Angeles since it started on Thursday. The favorable weather on Sunday helped firefighters as they put containment lines around the fire, which they estimate will be completely contained sometime on Monday. ...

Israeli strikes in Syria could put more pressure on Obama: McCain Posted: 05 May 2013 11:28 AM PDT By Deborah Charles and Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israel's air strikes on Syria could add pressure on the Obama administration to intervene in Syria, a key Republican said on Sunday, but the U.S. government faces tough questions on how it can help without adding to the conflict. Hours after Israeli jets bombed Syria on Sunday for the second time in 48 hours, several top U.S. lawmakers voiced concern over the cascading uncertainty in the Middle East where a civil war has been raging in Syria for more than two years. ...

Carlesimo out as Nets coach after playoff ouster Posted: 05 May 2013 11:16 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach.

Experts warn about donation drives after bombing Posted: 05 May 2013 11:14 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — At least two online campaigns aimed to help David Henneberry buy a new boat after his was shot up while a Boston Marathon bombing suspect hid inside. And a handful of drives have cropped up to help the family of Martin Richard, the 8-year-old killed in the attack.

Malaysia's long-ruling coalition hangs on to power Posted: 05 May 2013 11:05 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's long-governing coalition won national elections Sunday to extend its 56 years of unbroken rule, fending off the strongest opposition it has ever faced but exposing vulnerabilities in the process.

Utah cabin had uninvited guests _ 60,000 bees Posted: 05 May 2013 11:00 AM PDT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It was the biggest beehive that that Ogden beekeeper Vic Bachman has ever removed — a dozen feet long, packed inside the eve of a cabin in Ogden Valley.

U.N. voices 'grave concern' at reports of Israel strikes in Syria Posted: 05 May 2013 10:56 AM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday voiced alarm at reports Israel has struck targets inside Syria, but said the United Nations was unable to confirm whether any such attacks had taken place. "The Secretary-General expresses grave concern over reports of air strikes in Syria by the Israeli Air Force," Ban's press office said in a statement. "At this time, the United Nations does not have details of the reported incidents," it said. "Nor is the United Nations in a position to independently verify what has occurred. ...

6-time All-Star McCann set to come off DL Monday Posted: 05 May 2013 10:47 AM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann is ready to come off the disabled list on Monday when the Braves open a series in Cincinnati.

Israel strikes Syria, says targeting Hezbollah arms Posted: 05 May 2013 10:40 AM PDT By Dominic Evans and Oliver Holmes BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israeli jets devastated Syrian targets near Damascus on Sunday in a heavy overnight air raid that Western and Israeli officials called a new strike on Iranian missiles bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah. As Syria's two-year-old civil war veered into the potentially atomic arena of Iran's confrontation with Israel and the West over its nuclear program, people were woken in the Syrian capital by explosions that shook the ground like an earthquake and sent pillars of flame high into the night sky. ...

Chile's Bachelet courts Communists for big reforms Posted: 05 May 2013 10:26 AM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Communist and other leftists were considered enemies of the state during Chile's military dictatorship, a 17-year period that saw thousands of people killed and disappeared for their politics.

In Pakistan town, men have spoken: No women vote Posted: 05 May 2013 10:23 AM PDT MATEELA, Pakistan (AP) — For decades, not a single woman in this dusty Pakistani village surrounded by wheat fields and orange trees has voted. And they aren't likely to in next week's parliamentary election either. The village's men have spoken.

Tensions spike after new Israeli strikes in Syria Posted: 05 May 2013 10:16 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck targets in the Syrian capital Sunday for the second time in three days, officials and activists said, unleashing a series of massive explosions and raising fears of possible wider conflict in the region.

8 Pakistani soldiers and police killed in violence Posted: 05 May 2013 10:16 AM PDT DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Military operations and insurgent attacks in lawless districts of Pakistan left eight members of the security forces and around 30 militants and criminal suspects dead on Sunday, officials said.

CNN's Kurtz apologizes for errors in Collins story Posted: 05 May 2013 10:14 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Media critic Howard Kurtz used his CNN show on Sunday to point a finger at himself, apologizing for a story on gay basketball player Jason Collins that he said was riddled with errors and shouldn't have been written in the first place.

Central African Republic to probe ousted leader Posted: 05 May 2013 09:52 AM PDT BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's interim government says it is investigating what it claims are human rights abuses committed under the rule of deposed president Francois Bozize.

Peavy to miss a 2nd straight start Posted: 05 May 2013 09:52 AM PDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jake Peavy will miss a second consecutive start for the Chicago White Sox because of back spasms.

Israeli raids in Syria highlight Arab conundrum Posted: 05 May 2013 09:50 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Five weeks ago, the head of the Arab League capped a summit in Qatar with an impassioned appeal to strengthen the rebel fighters trying to bring down Syrian President Bashar Assad. On Sunday, he denounced Israeli's airstrike into Assad's territory as a dangerous threat to regional stability.

Car bomber kills 7 in Somali capital Posted: 05 May 2013 09:44 AM PDT MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Seven people were killed Sunday morning when a suicide bomber attempted to ram a car laden with explosives into a military convoy escorting a four-member Qatari delegation.

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