Search continues for 3rd body in Va. balloon crash

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• Search continues for 3rd body in Va. balloon crash
• CU pays $32,500 over sexual-assault complaint
• West warns Russia ahead of 'illegal' east Ukraine votes
• NTSB: Records sought on Va. balloon, pilot
• Egypt to try 200 suspected of terrorist attacks
• South Sudan peace deal hailed, but will it hold?
• Egypt charges 200 Islamist militants with bombings, other violence
• NFL DRAFT: Clemson's Sammy Watkins a common link
• From calm to chaos and bloodshed in east Ukraine port
• Arkansas issues same-sex marriage licenses
• Mexico to transform anti-cartel vigilante forces
• First lady's address on kidnapped Nigerian girls
• Ukraine crisis, bearded drag queen vie for Eurovision limelight
• Insurgents blow up 2nd bridge, abduct wife, 2 kids
• White House to focus on road, bridge repair
• Syrians stream back into devastated Homs Old City
• First lady tells Dillard grads to stay hungry
• Colorado oil train spill put at 6,500 gallons
• Marathon survivor, rescuer address grads in Boston
• Reds activate Chapman, option Partch
• Thousands of Syrians enter Homs after rebels leave
• Nintendo apologizes for lack of virtual equality
• Led Zeppelin's Page honored at Berklee graduation
• Russians slide down UK billionaires list as Ukraine crisis bites
• South Africa's Zuma promises growth after army crackdown on protests
• Scott's marriage a surprise to even his guests
• Venezuela's Maduro rails at 'stupid' U.S. sanctions calls
• Bombings kill 19 people in Iraq; shelling kills 11
• Nadal storms into Madrid Masters final
• West warns Russia ahead of 'illegal' east Ukraine referendums
• Nigeria refused help to search for kidnapped girls
• Bayern celebrate with closing win, Hamburg play-off bound
• Marathon survivor, rescuer address Fisher grads
• Turkish PM Erdogan heckles lawyer's speech, storms out
• South Africa confirms ruling party win after count
• Eagles start Round 4 with Florida CB Watkins
• 2nd body recovered from Va. balloon crash
• Man charged in estranged wife's death; 2 boys safe
• 9/11 remains returned to World Trade Center site

Search continues for 3rd body in Va. balloon crash Posted: 10 May 2014 01:21 PM PDT DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — A second body was recovered Saturday from the crash of a hot air balloon carrying three people that drifted into a power line and burst into flames in front of horrified spectators. The bodies were discovered just under a mile apart.

CU pays $32,500 over sexual-assault complaint Posted: 10 May 2014 01:19 PM PDT BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has paid a student $32,500 to settle a complaint she filed over the way the school handled her report of being sexually assaulted.

West warns Russia ahead of 'illegal' east Ukraine votes Posted: 10 May 2014 01:07 PM PDT Sevastopol (Undefined) (AFP) - France and Germany Saturday threatened Russia with \"consequences\" if Moscow disrupts Ukrainian presidential elections this month, stepping up diplomatic pressure on the eve of \"illegal\" referendums the West fears will split the country apart. In a joint statement, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also urged Ukraine's security forces to stop their offensive on rebel-held positions in the run-up to the planned May 25 presidential poll. The warnings suggested the West might soon move to broaden its sanctions regime to include whole sections of the recession-threatened Russian economy. But the call for the pro-Western government in Kiev to roll back its military action echoes a similar statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, who set that as his condition for backing the presidential election.

NTSB: Records sought on Va. balloon, pilot Posted: 10 May 2014 01:03 PM PDT DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says it will have a preliminary report on a deadly balloon crash in Virginia in 10 days.

Egypt to try 200 suspected of terrorist attacks Posted: 10 May 2014 01:02 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's chief prosecutor charged 200 suspected militants Saturday with carrying out over 50 terrorist attacks, killing 40 policemen and 15 civilians and conspiring with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in the first mass trial of a Jihadi group since the country's recent turmoil.

South Sudan peace deal hailed, but will it hold? Posted: 10 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — South Sudan's top U.N. aid official on Saturday hailed a new peace deal and called for food aid to flow to counter the risk of mass hunger. A military spokesman said a cease-fire would take hold, but wary skepticism remained: This is the conflict's second peace deal.

Egypt charges 200 Islamist militants with bombings, other violence Posted: 10 May 2014 12:58 PM PDT Egypt's public prosecutor charged 200 suspected Islamist militants on Saturday with \"founding, leading and joining a terrorist organization\" and launching bomb and rocket attacks across the country. The accused belong to Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, or Supporters of Jerusalem, a group that has claimed some of the deadliest attacks of the last nine months and is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States. Militant violence has spiraled in the Sinai Peninsula, Cairo and other cities since the army toppled Islamist president Mohamed Mursi last July after mass protests against his rule. The army-backed government accuses Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood of perpetrating violence.

NFL DRAFT: Clemson's Sammy Watkins a common link Posted: 10 May 2014 12:54 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson star receiver Sammy Watkins was the common thread early on the final day of the NFL draft Saturday.

From calm to chaos and bloodshed in east Ukraine port Posted: 10 May 2014 12:50 PM PDT Mariupol (Ukraine) (AFP) - Pulling back his hospital duvet to reveal his bandaged leg Saturday, Vitaly Potenko said that it was lucky he decided to stop his seven-year-old daughter from coming with him to the victory day parade in their Black Sea hometown Mariupol. Laid out in the neighbouring bed, Vladimir Presnyakov shows a video he shot on his mobile phone, footage of a small crowd of nervous civilians. The authorities in Kiev however say that a group of unknown armed assailants attacked the city's police headquarters and when troops intervened the situation spiralled into a full-scale battle. Ukraine's interior minister Arsen Avakov said some 20 \"terrorists\" were killed plus one security agent, while medical officials put the death toll at seven.

Arkansas issues same-sex marriage licenses Posted: 10 May 2014 12:45 PM PDT EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Gay marriage arrived in the Bible Belt on Saturday, beginning with two women who had traveled overnight to ensure they'd be first in line.

Mexico to transform anti-cartel vigilante forces Posted: 10 May 2014 12:43 PM PDT TEPALCATEPEC, Mexico (AP) — Mexico's government on Saturday began demobilizing a vigilante movement of assault-rifle-wielding ranchers and farmers that had succeeded in largely expelling the Knights Templar cartel from the western state of Michoacan when authorities couldn't.

First lady's address on kidnapped Nigerian girls Posted: 10 May 2014 12:43 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama on Saturday decried the kidnapping of scores of Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing for nearly a month and used their plight to speak out for the rights of girls everywhere to get an education.

Ukraine crisis, bearded drag queen vie for Eurovision limelight Posted: 10 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT The Eurovision Song Contest hit the airwaves on Saturday with its inimitable mix of glitz and politics as the Ukraine conflict and an Austrian drag queen took centre stage in the annual spectacle. \"It's ... a show that has a worldwide audience, including China,\" said co-host Pilou Asbaek, an actor known for his role in Danish TV drama Borgen, as the show opened with pyrotechnics and flag-bearing dancers. Since the contest was launched in 1956, some results have given off more than a whiff of politics and the 2014 event was expected to be no exception, with the Ukraine crisis spilling into proceedings. Ukrainian singer Mariya Yaremchuk was first out on stage with \"Tick Tock\", a song that according to the singer has no political message.

Insurgents blow up 2nd bridge, abduct wife, 2 kids Posted: 10 May 2014 12:38 PM PDT YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Islamic extremists blew up a bridge, killed an unknown number of people and abducted the wife and two children of a retired police officer in northeast Nigeria, residents said Saturday as an international effort got underway to rescue 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants.

White House to focus on road, bridge repair Posted: 10 May 2014 12:31 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — With time running out, the White House was preparing to press Congress next week to keep money flowing into a federal fund for road and bridge repairs, warning of economic harm, lost aid to states and idled construction workers unless lawmakers act.

Syrians stream back into devastated Homs Old City Posted: 10 May 2014 12:25 PM PDT Homs (Syria) (AFP) - Syrians streamed back into the ruins of the Old City of Homs on Saturday, picking through the remains of their homes and trying to come to terms with the destruction. The influx came a day after the last rebel holdouts left the area under an evacuation deal that handed the Old City back to the government, granting it a symbolic victory. The pullout leaves the rebels confined to a single district on the outskirts of Homs, Syria's third city and once dubbed \"the capital of the revolution\" against President Bashar al-Assad. On Saturday, Homs provincial governor Talal al-Barazi declared the evacuated areas safe.

First lady tells Dillard grads to stay hungry Posted: 10 May 2014 12:24 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A hunger for education should continue beyond graduation and should be used to guide and inspire "the next generation of geniuses," first lady Michelle Obama said Saturday.

Colorado oil train spill put at 6,500 gallons Posted: 10 May 2014 12:24 PM PDT LASALLE, Colo. (AP) — The Union Pacific Railroad says 6,500 gallons of oil spilled when a train derailed in northern Colorado on Friday.

Marathon survivor, rescuer address grads in Boston Posted: 10 May 2014 12:15 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Two Boston Marathon spectators who became symbols of courage after last year's bombing have teamed up for a graduation speech and beamed with pride after receiving honorary degrees.

Reds activate Chapman, option Partch Posted: 10 May 2014 12:10 PM PDT CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds activated LHP Aroldis Chapman from the 15-day disabled list before Saturday's game against Colorado.

Thousands of Syrians enter Homs after rebels leave Posted: 10 May 2014 12:08 PM PDT HOMS, Syria (AP) — Thousands of Syrians returned to war-battered parts of the central city of Homs Saturday, many making plans to move back as opposition activists expressed bitterness over the rebels' surrender of their strongholds to pro-government forces and vowed they will return.

Nintendo apologizes for lack of virtual equality Posted: 10 May 2014 12:01 PM PDT Nintendo is apologizing and pledging to be more inclusive after being criticized for not recognizing same-sex relationships in English editions of a life-simulator video game. The publisher said that while it was too late to change the current game, it was committed to building virtual equality into future versions.

Led Zeppelin's Page honored at Berklee graduation Posted: 10 May 2014 11:49 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been honored with a doctoral degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Russians slide down UK billionaires list as Ukraine crisis bites Posted: 10 May 2014 11:39 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Russia's Alisher Usmanov has lost his spot as the richest man in Britain, according to the Sunday Times, as the crisis in Ukraine wiped billions of pounds off the bank balances of Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs. The Indian-born, London-based brothers Sri and Gopi Hinduja, who run the global automotive, banking and investment Hinduja Group, have climbed to the top of the list as Britain's wealthiest pair, valued at 11.9 billion pounds ($20 billion). Usmanov, ranked as Russia's richest man by Forbes, lost 2. ...

South Africa's Zuma promises growth after army crackdown on protests Posted: 10 May 2014 11:29 AM PDT By Ndundu Sithole and David Dolan PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African President Jacob Zuma promised on Saturday to push through business-friendly reforms, signaling he would use a sweeping election victory to pursue economic growth in the face of leftist opposition. His vows to create jobs and ramp up infrastructure projects came after his ruling ANC government dispatched its armed forces to quell post-election unrest in a Johannesburg slum, one of its more visible crack-downs on disorder in recent memory. Burdened with sluggish economic growth and damaging strikes in his first term, the scandal-hit Zuma is at pains to soothe investor concerns about Africa's most developed economy. While the African National Congress took a convincing 62 percent in South Africa's fifth post-apartheid elections, the former liberation movement also faces rising anger from the millions still stuck in grinding poverty.

Scott's marriage a surprise to even his guests Posted: 10 May 2014 11:12 AM PDT PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Adam Scott's wedding was so secret that not even his guests knew about it.

Venezuela's Maduro rails at 'stupid' U.S. sanctions calls Posted: 10 May 2014 11:08 AM PDT By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reacted furiously to calls in the United States for punitive measures against his government for alleged rights abuses in response to three months of street protests. Some U.S. lawmakers are urging sanctions on Venezuelan officials, or even wider measures against the economy, but President Barack Obama's government has said that may harm prospects for political reconciliation here.

Bombings kill 19 people in Iraq; shelling kills 11 Posted: 10 May 2014 11:04 AM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A series of bombings in Iraq killed 19 people Saturday, a day after army shelling killed 11 civilians and gunmen in the militant-held city of Fallujah, authorities said.

Nadal storms into Madrid Masters final Posted: 10 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT World number one Rafael Nadal remained on course to retain his Madrid Masters title on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-3 semi-final victory over fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut. And Nadal could have the chance to avenge his defeat to David Ferrer in Monte Carlo should the world number five overcome Kei Nishikori in Saturday's other semi-final.

West warns Russia ahead of 'illegal' east Ukraine referendums Posted: 10 May 2014 10:58 AM PDT Sevastopol (Undefined) (AFP) - France and Germany Saturday threatened Russia with \"consequences\" if Moscow disrupts Ukrainian presidential elections later this month, stepping up diplomatic pressure on the eve of \"illegal\" referendums the West fears will split the country apart. In a joint statement, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also urged Ukraine's security forces to stop their offensive on rebel-held positions in the run-up to the planned May 25 presidential part. The warnings suggested the West might soon move to broaden its sanctions regime to include whole sections of the recession-threatened Russian economy. But the call for the pro-Western government in Kiev to roll back its military action echoes a similar statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, who set that as his condition for backing the presidential election.

Nigeria refused help to search for kidnapped girls Posted: 10 May 2014 10:54 AM PDT LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The president of Nigeria for weeks refused international help to search for more than 300 girls abducted from a school by Islamic extremists, one in a series of missteps that have led to growing international outrage against the government.

Bayern celebrate with closing win, Hamburg play-off bound Posted: 10 May 2014 10:50 AM PDT Bayern Munich celebrated their 24th Bundesliga title, which they secured on March 25, with a closing win on Saturday while Hamburg's hopes of remaining in the Bundesliga now hinge on the play-offs. Bayern rounded off their Bundesliga campaign with a 1-0 win over Stuttgart, their 29th victory of the season coming courtesy of an injury time goal from Claudio Pizarro. Pep Guardiola's titleholders, knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals by Real Madrid, will now focus on next Saturday's German Cup final against Borussia Dortmund.

Marathon survivor, rescuer address Fisher grads Posted: 10 May 2014 10:48 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Two Boston Marathon spectators who became symbols of courage after last year's bombing have teamed up for a graduation speech and beamed with pride after receiving honorary degrees.

Turkish PM Erdogan heckles lawyer's speech, storms out Posted: 10 May 2014 10:40 AM PDT By Ayla Jean Yackley ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan heckled the head of the country's bar association on Saturday, accusing him of rudeness for speaking critically of the government at a judicial ceremony before storming out of the hall. Tensions between Erdogan and his political foes remain high after bitterly contested local elections in March that Erdogan's ruling AK Party won and amid expectations he will seek the presidency in an election in August. Erdogan has had a difficult year that included the biggest anti-government protests in decades against his perceived authoritarianism and a corruption scandal that implicated family members and cabinet ministers. Erdogan interrupted a speech in Ankara by Metin Feyzioglu, chairman of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, saying his remarks were political and full of untruths.

South Africa confirms ruling party win after count Posted: 10 May 2014 10:27 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's election commission completed a vote count that confirms the ruling African National Congress as the winner but also shows the strengthening of prominent opposition groups, according to results Saturday. The government said the election and its aftermath had gone smoothly, despite some scattered delays and disruptions, and an outbreak of street violence in a poor area of Johannesburg.

Eagles start Round 4 with Florida CB Watkins Posted: 10 May 2014 10:14 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson star receiver Sammy Watkins was the common thread early on the final day of the NFL draft Saturday.

2nd body recovered from Va. balloon crash Posted: 10 May 2014 10:06 AM PDT DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — A second body has been recovered in the fiery crash of a hot air balloon in Virginia.

Man charged in estranged wife's death; 2 boys safe Posted: 10 May 2014 10:05 AM PDT LODI, N.J. (AP) — A man was charged Saturday with stabbing his estranged wife to death, then fleeing with their two young sons to South Carolina, where he was captured and the boys were found safe after a five-state Amber Alert, authorities said.

9/11 remains returned to World Trade Center site Posted: 10 May 2014 10:02 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The unidentified remains of those killed on Sept. 11 returned to the World Trade Center site in a solemn procession on a foggy Saturday morning.

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