Reds' Bruce has surgery on knee cartilage

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• Reds' Bruce has surgery on knee cartilage
• Another GM engineer linked to defective ignition switch retires
• Pfizer signals open to hostile option for AstraZeneca
• Egypt's el-Sissi gives first campaign TV interview
• Officials: 1 in custody after Ga. college shooting that left 1 wounded, campuses on lockdown
• Carabiner eyed in circus accident; 2 critical
• Oklahoma residents survey wildfire damage; 1 dead
• Target's CEO is out in wake of big security breach
• Buffett defends how he runs Berkshire Hathaway
• Virginia mom recounts learning of son's death
• Rising African cache poses choice for US ties
• 1st US MERS patient could leave hospital soon
• US doctor: Sudan dropped 11 bombs near hospital
• Michelle Obama inaugurates new Met costume center
• Airlines collecting less money for bag fees
• Longoria, DNC finance chief partner for Latinos
• Nigeria's Boko Haram claims abduction of over 200 schoolgirls: AFP
• South Africa to vote this week
• Amazon introduces Twitter service
• Egypt's el-Sissi holds first campaign TV interview
• 1 employee hurt in Ohio veterans hospital shooting
• 1st American MERS patient may leave hospital soon
• Canadiens' Price finds lost dogs with Twitter help
• US upgrades status of Syrian opposition offices
• Health care law-Holocaust comparison criticized
• Settlement reached in guardianship of Ariel Winter
• Egypt's ex-army chief says he decided to run for president because of threats facing country
• Bomb attacks: Kenya deputy president blames judges
• Stocks edge higher; US service sector improves
• Hurricanes fire Muller amid playoff drought
• Dems undecided on taking part in Benghazi panel
• Yemen: Frenchman killed, another wounded in Sanaa
• Detroit expecting $195M lump sum from Michigan
• Soldiers acquit 13 in Congo mass rapes
• Man freed in Missouri delayed imprisonment case
• 6-month stay sought in delayed Oklahoma execution
• Fierce fight in S. Sudan oil town; rebels counter
• House GOP budget spares weapons, military benefits
• AP IMPACT: Deadly side effect to fracking boom
• US rescuers work to get Chinese sailors off boat

Reds' Bruce has surgery on knee cartilage Posted: 05 May 2014 01:03 PM PDT CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds right fielder Jay Bruce had surgery Monday to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and will be sidelined for about a month.

Another GM engineer linked to defective ignition switch retires Posted: 05 May 2014 01:02 PM PDT By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) - A General Motors Co engineer who oversaw an internal investigation of the defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths retired on Monday. Jim Federico, 56, is a previous direct report to now-Chief Executive Mary Barra. Before that he was executive chief engineer for global subcompact cars and SUVs, and electric vehicles, and he had worked at GM for almost 36 years. According to GM documents made public last month by Congress, Federico had received reports from an engineer in the company's product investigations department trying to learn the root cause of air bag failures in GM vehicles.

Pfizer signals open to hostile option for AstraZeneca Posted: 05 May 2014 01:02 PM PDT By Ransdell Pierson and Bill Berkrot NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's top officials said on Monday they are weighing all strategies, including potential hostile maneuvers, in the company's effort to seal a $106 billion takeover of British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc. "Any option you can think of would be an option," Pfizer Chief Financial Officer Frank D'Amelio said in a telephone interview, when asked whether Pfizer might take its case directly to AstraZeneca shareholders before a May 26 deadline. That is the date by which British takeover law requires Pfizer to either make a bid for the London-based rival or walk away, unless both companies agree to seek an extension of the deadline. "What we really need is to have AstraZeneca engage with us," D'Amelio said.

Egypt's el-Sissi gives first campaign TV interview Posted: 05 May 2014 01:01 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Former army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi gave the first TV interview of his campaign to become Egypt's next president on Monday, saying he decided to run because of the threats facing the nation after his removal of the country's first democratically elected president, Islamist Mohammed Morsi.

Officials: 1 in custody after Ga. college shooting that left 1 wounded, campuses on lockdown Posted: 05 May 2014 12:55 PM PDT AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Officials: 1 in custody after Ga. college shooting that left 1 wounded, campuses on lockdown.

Carabiner eyed in circus accident; 2 critical Posted: 05 May 2014 12:52 PM PDT PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A carabiner is the only piece of equipment investigators have found that failed in a circus accident in which eight aerial acrobats plummeted to the ground, a public safety official said Monday.

Oklahoma residents survey wildfire damage; 1 dead Posted: 05 May 2014 12:51 PM PDT GUTHRIE, Okla. (AP) — Residents who fled after a large wildfire in their Oklahoma community are returning to survey the damage as firefighters continue to battle the blaze that killed one person.

Target's CEO is out in wake of big security breach Posted: 05 May 2014 12:49 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Target's CEO has become the first boss of a major corporation to lose his job over a breach of customer data, showing how responsibility for computer security now reaches right to the top.

Buffett defends how he runs Berkshire Hathaway Posted: 05 May 2014 12:48 PM PDT OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett remains confident in the long-term future of his company, and on Monday he again defended the quiet way he handled his objections to Coca-Cola's compensation plan.

Virginia mom recounts learning of son's death Posted: 05 May 2014 12:46 PM PDT RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The mother of an 8-year-old boy who police say was killed during an assault on his sister says the attacker carried the bloodied girl home and blamed someone else.

Rising African cache poses choice for US ties Posted: 05 May 2014 12:46 PM PDT LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Traveling from lush green hilltops to hot dusty roads and seaside ports, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry asked African nations this last week to make a choice: Choose democracy. Embrace economic stability. Reject violence, and move people into the modern world.

1st US MERS patient could leave hospital soon Posted: 05 May 2014 12:45 PM PDT MUNSTER, Indiana (AP) — Health officials said Monday they expect the first patient in the United States diagnosed with a mysterious virus from the Middle East to be released soon from a hospital, though he could continue to be isolated at home.

US doctor: Sudan dropped 11 bombs near hospital Posted: 05 May 2014 12:45 PM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Sudanese war planes deliberately targeted a Catholic hospital in bombing runs made over two days in a region of southern Sudan where government troops and rebel forces are fighting, an American doctor and Catholic bishop said Monday.

Michelle Obama inaugurates new Met costume center Posted: 05 May 2014 12:44 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama, one of the more fashion-conscious first ladies in decades, joined a host of fashion luminaries Monday as she cut the ribbon at the Metropolitan Museum's new costume center.

Airlines collecting less money for bag fees Posted: 05 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Airlines are taking in less money from bag fees than they did two years ago, but they are making up for it by adding charges for a slew of extras, including getting a decent seat.

Longoria, DNC finance chief partner for Latinos Posted: 05 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Actress and activist Eva Longoria and the Democratic National Committee's finance chief announced on Monday an effort to raise millions for Latino candidates, lamenting that this group's growth hasn't been matched by heavier political sway.

Nigeria's Boko Haram claims abduction of over 200 schoolgirls: AFP Posted: 05 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT By Tim Cocks and Isaac Abrak ABUJA (Reuters) - The leader of Boko Haram on Monday threatened to sell more than 200 schoolgirls his Islamist militant group kidnapped in northeastern Nigeria last month. Boko Haram militants stormed an all-girl secondary school in the village of Chibok, in Borno state, on April 14 and packed the teenagers, who had been taking exams, onto trucks and disappeared into a remote area along the border with Cameroon. I will sell them in the market, by Allah," Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau says in a video, chuckling as he stands in front of an armored personnel carrier with two masked militants wielding AK-47s on either side of him. Boko Haram, seen as the main security threat to Nigeria, Africa's leading energy producer, is growing bolder and extending its reach.

South Africa to vote this week Posted: 05 May 2014 12:41 PM PDT PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday that he anticipates an election victory this week for the ruling African National Congress, and that his government, if re-elected, will speed the provision of basic services following protests in many poor communities that complain they are sidelined.

Amazon introduces Twitter service Posted: 05 May 2014 12:36 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon wants to make shopping online as easy as a tweet.

Egypt's el-Sissi holds first campaign TV interview Posted: 05 May 2014 12:35 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Former army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says that he decided to run for president of Egypt because of the "threats" facing the country, speaking in the first TV interview of his campaign.

1 employee hurt in Ohio veterans hospital shooting Posted: 05 May 2014 12:34 PM PDT DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A Veterans Affairs hospital employee and a retired worker were struggling over a gun in a break room Monday when the firearm went off, leading to the employee's shooting and the retiree's arrest, police said.

1st American MERS patient may leave hospital soon Posted: 05 May 2014 12:34 PM PDT MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) — The first American citizen diagnosed with a mysterious virus from the Middle East is improving daily and could be released soon from an Indiana hospital, although he will be isolated at home, health officials said Monday.

Canadiens' Price finds lost dogs with Twitter help Posted: 05 May 2014 12:28 PM PDT MONTREAL (AP) — Carey Price can go back to worrying about the Boston Bruins with the help of Twitter, a local radio station and a sharp-eyed fan.

US upgrades status of Syrian opposition offices Posted: 05 May 2014 12:28 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration gave approval Monday for the Syrian opposition to open a formal diplomatic mission in the United States and said it would increase non-lethal assistance to the opposition by $27 million.

Health care law-Holocaust comparison criticized Posted: 05 May 2014 12:25 PM PDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A state Senator's blog post likening the insurance requirement under President Barack Obama's health care law to the forced deportation of Jews during the Holocaust drew swift condemnation Monday from leaders of both parties in Tennessee.

Settlement reached in guardianship of Ariel Winter Posted: 05 May 2014 12:24 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter will keep living with her adult sister after an agreement was reached Monday with the mother of Winter in a long-running guardianship dispute.

Egypt's ex-army chief says he decided to run for president because of threats facing country Posted: 05 May 2014 12:24 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's ex-army chief says he decided to run for president because of threats facing country.

Bomb attacks: Kenya deputy president blames judges Posted: 05 May 2014 12:18 PM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Faced with rising public anger over a wave terror attacks, Kenya's deputy president appeared on Monday to blame the attacks on judges who have given bail to terror suspects.

Stocks edge higher; US service sector improves Posted: 05 May 2014 12:15 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher Monday as investors weigh an improving outlook for the U.S. economy against a report that showed Chinese manufacturing contracted for a fourth straight month in April.

Hurricanes fire Muller amid playoff drought Posted: 05 May 2014 12:15 PM PDT RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ron Francis wasted little time putting his stamp on the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dems undecided on taking part in Benghazi panel Posted: 05 May 2014 12:12 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration and House Democrats said Monday they were undecided about whether to take part in or boycott an election-year investigation by Republicans into the Benghazi attack that killed four Americans.

Yemen: Frenchman killed, another wounded in Sanaa Posted: 05 May 2014 12:11 PM PDT SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Gunmen in Yemen's capital opened fire on three French security guards working with the European Union mission on Monday, killing one with some ten gunshots and wounding another, Interior Ministry officials said.

Detroit expecting $195M lump sum from Michigan Posted: 05 May 2014 12:09 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Detroit is counting on a lump sum of $194.8 million from the state to shore up pensions and prevent the sale of valuable art as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy later this year, the city said Monday.

Soldiers acquit 13 in Congo mass rapes Posted: 05 May 2014 12:09 PM PDT GOMA, Congo (AP) — A court has acquitted more than a third of the defendants in a rare trial held after mass rapes took place in eastern Congo.

Man freed in Missouri delayed imprisonment case Posted: 05 May 2014 12:08 PM PDT CHARLESTON, Mo. (AP) — Cornealious "Mike" Anderson spent 13 years free from prison due to a clerical error, then nearly a year behind bars when the mistake was caught. On Monday, he walked out of a southeast Missouri courtroom a free man again — this time with no need to look over his shoulder.

6-month stay sought in delayed Oklahoma execution Posted: 05 May 2014 12:07 PM PDT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorneys for an Oklahoma inmate scheduled to be put to death the same night as a botched execution asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday to grant a stay for at least six months pending a review into what went wrong last week.

Fierce fight in S. Sudan oil town; rebels counter Posted: 05 May 2014 12:06 PM PDT ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Government troops and rebel fighters engaged in a fierce battle over an important oil town Monday after rebels launched a counter-offensive shortly after the government claimed control of the town.

House GOP budget spares weapons, military benefits Posted: 05 May 2014 12:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans spare aircraft, bases and personnel benefits from defense budget cuts by chipping away at money the Pentagon spends in preparing the military for war.

AP IMPACT: Deadly side effect to fracking boom Posted: 05 May 2014 12:04 PM PDT CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Booming production of oil and natural gas has exacted a little-known price on some of the nation's roads, contributing to a spike in traffic fatalities in states where many streets and highways are choked with large trucks and heavy drilling equipment.

US rescuers work to get Chinese sailors off boat Posted: 05 May 2014 12:04 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Air Force rescuers worked to get two badly burned Chinese sailors off a boat in the Pacific Ocean as seven of their uninjured comrades and the bodies of two others returned home on a Chinese-flagged vessel, an official said Monday.

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