Thousands flee, 25 die in record Balkan floods

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• Thousands flee, 25 die in record Balkan floods
• Obama considering new housing, budget leaders
• Rangers rout Canadiens 7-2, take 1-0 lead
• 35-foot-tall sugar sculpture honors black workers
• Arsenal ends 9-year title drought with FA Cup win
• Senate candidates campaign in Ga.'s GOP stronghold
• Colts preparing for losing Mathis to start season
• Powerful Turkish film "Winter Sleep" wows Cannes
• States move to expand experimental drugs for some
• Summit combats Boko Haram funds, arms, training
• Preakness infield: beer, music and betting
• CANNES WATCH: Hayek stands out with dress, message
• Obama eyeing San Antonio mayor for housing chief
• Kraft recalls cottage cheese due to poor storage
• Fans honor Dennis Hopper at 'Easy Rider' festival
• Phelps' comeback plans starting to come into focus
• Woman seriously hurt in Fenway elevator shaft fall
• Google, Apple settle longstanding patent dispute
• Obama plans to pick San Antonio mayor for housing secretary: source
• Schools seek upgrades to entice healthy eating
• Cyprus says 4th bailout review is positive
• Eastern Ukrainians rap Kiev in talks
• West Africa leaders vow to wage "total war" on Boko Haram
• Thousands flee, 20 die in record Balkan floods
• Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 tie at Barca
• Ga. Senate candidates campaign in GOP stronghold
• Browns QB Johnny Manziel: 'I'm just a rookie'
• Nigeria ready to refer Boko Haram to Security Council: source
• Chad's Deby says regional powers ready for 'total war' on Boko Haram
• Lao defense chief, 4 others killed in plane crash
• Ga. Senate candidates stump in GOP stronghold
• More than 20 dead, thousands evacuated in Bosnia, Serbia floods
• CANNES WATCH: Spandau Ballet draws crowd in Cannes
• 'Frozen' director urges grads to end self-doubt
• Libyan military bans Benghazi flights after attack
• Calmer winds help firefighters gain control
• Hyundai recalling more than 140,000 Tucson crossover vehicles
• Lebanese president urges Hezbollah to leave Syria
• Co-operative group unanimously accepts reform proposals
• Turkish miner who survived says company to blame

Thousands flee, 25 die in record Balkan floods Posted: 17 May 2014 01:01 PM PDT MAGLAJ, Bosnia (AP) — Packed into buses, boats and helicopters, carrying nothing but a handful of belongings, tens of thousands fled their homes Saturday in Bosnia and Serbia to escape the worst flooding in a century.

Obama considering new housing, budget leaders Posted: 17 May 2014 12:58 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a second-term Cabinet shuffle for President Barack Obama.

Rangers rout Canadiens 7-2, take 1-0 lead Posted: 17 May 2014 12:57 PM PDT MONTREAL (AP) — Martin St. Louis started the scoring and Henrik Lundqvist posted his first win in Montreal in more than two years and the New York Rangers routed the Canadiens 7-2 to open the NHL Eastern Conference final on Saturday afternoon.

35-foot-tall sugar sculpture honors black workers Posted: 17 May 2014 12:47 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A 35-foot-tall sphinxlike sculpture made of sugar is on display at an old New York City factory as a tribute to black workers.

Arsenal ends 9-year title drought with FA Cup win Posted: 17 May 2014 12:46 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Aaron Ramsey ended Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought, completing his team's comeback in extra time in the FA Cup final to clinch a 3-2 victory over Hull.

Senate candidates campaign in Ga.'s GOP stronghold Posted: 17 May 2014 12:45 PM PDT BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — Candidates in Georgia's fiercely contested Republican Senate race headed to one of the most solidly Republican areas in the country on Saturday, just days ahead of a primary that could help determine congressional control.

Colts preparing for losing Mathis to start season Posted: 17 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts coach Chuck Pagano has a simple plan for surviving the first four games without Robert Mathis.

Powerful Turkish film "Winter Sleep" wows Cannes Posted: 17 May 2014 12:32 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — "Winter Sleep," the bookies' early front-runner for the Palme d'Or, the slow-burning but powerful Turkish family drama, is unafraid to tackle Sartrian questions of personal responsibility — and the hate that lurks beneath a seemingly peaceful family.

States move to expand experimental drugs for some Posted: 17 May 2014 12:24 PM PDT DENVER (AP) — Nick Auden didn't live to see the legislation, but the case of the Denver melanoma patient who died while seeking access to an experimental drug helped inspire a first-of-its kind law in Colorado.

Summit combats Boko Haram funds, arms, training Posted: 17 May 2014 12:23 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Boko Haram has ample funds, highly sophisticated weaponry and advanced training with some of the world's most experienced terrorists, the French president said Saturday as he and African leaders grappled with how to combat the Islamic extremist group whose reach extends to five countries.

Preakness infield: beer, music and betting Posted: 17 May 2014 12:21 PM PDT BALTIMORE (AP) — It didn't matter if you were there for the music or the horses, or whether you were a 21-year-old or a member of AARP.

CANNES WATCH: Hayek stands out with dress, message Posted: 17 May 2014 12:19 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — With a fuchsia strapless dress that accentuated her voluptuous figure, Salma Hayek was already guaranteed to turn heads on the Cannes red carpet.

Obama eyeing San Antonio mayor for housing chief Posted: 17 May 2014 12:19 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is considering nominating San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, a rising star in the Democratic Party, to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to people familiar with the selection process.

Kraft recalls cottage cheese due to poor storage Posted: 17 May 2014 12:15 PM PDT NORTHFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Kraft Foods Group is recalling some of its cottage cheese products, company officials announced Saturday.

Fans honor Dennis Hopper at 'Easy Rider' festival Posted: 17 May 2014 12:13 PM PDT TAOS, N.M. (AP) — Motorcyclists and movie fanatics from as far away as Canada have made the pilgrimage to northern New Mexico to celebrate Dennis Hopper and his iconic counterculture film "Easy Rider."

Phelps' comeback plans starting to come into focus Posted: 17 May 2014 12:01 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Phelps always has a plan. Now, it's becoming a bit more apparent what he has in mind for his comeback.

Woman seriously hurt in Fenway elevator shaft fall Posted: 17 May 2014 12:01 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Police and state inspectors are examining whether one or both doors of an elevator at Boston's Fenway Park opened before a woman plunged two stories down an elevator shaft after a game, officials said Saturday.

Google, Apple settle longstanding patent dispute Posted: 17 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Two of the world's largest technology giants have reached an agreement to settle all of their lawsuits against each other regarding smartphone patents.

Obama plans to pick San Antonio mayor for housing secretary: source Posted: 17 May 2014 11:57 AM PDT By Steve Holland and Eric Beech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to choose San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro as secretary of housing and urban development as part of a Cabinet reshuffle, a Democratic source said on Saturday. Castro, a rising Latino star in national Democratic politics, would take the place of current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, who would move to head the White House Office of Management and Budget, the source said. The budget director's job is being freed up by the departure of Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who appears headed for a relatively easy Senate confirmation as secretary of health and human services. The White House declined comment on the Cabinet reshuffle.

Schools seek upgrades to entice healthy eating Posted: 17 May 2014 11:55 AM PDT DALLAS (AP) — Industrial blenders mix up smoothies for students in New York while some schools in California are adding salad bars. In Dallas, campus cafeterias use pass-through coolers and warmers to make sure the food is just right before it's served.

Cyprus says 4th bailout review is positive Posted: 17 May 2014 11:55 AM PDT NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' finance minister said Saturday that international creditors have given a fourth straight positive review to the country's financial rescue program and are projecting that its economy will shrink this year slightly less than earlier forecasts.

Eastern Ukrainians rap Kiev in talks Posted: 17 May 2014 11:53 AM PDT KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Lawmakers and officials from eastern Ukraine on Saturday poured criticism on the fledging central government, accusing it of ignoring legitimate grievances of the regions which have been overrun by pro-Russia militia fighting for independence.

West Africa leaders vow to wage "total war" on Boko Haram Posted: 17 May 2014 11:47 AM PDT By John Irish and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) - West African leaders on Saturday agreed to work together to wage "total war" on Boko Haram saying the Nigerian Islamist group had become a regional al Qaeda that threatened all of them. Nigeria's neighbours Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Benin, and Western officials, met in Paris to flesh out a plan enabling them for the first time to share intelligence, coordinate action and monitor borders. Although Boko Haram has been fighting for five years, carrying out bombings and attacks on civilians and the security forces, the kidnapping last month of more than 200 girls from a school in the northeast has focused world attention on them. "Boko Haram is no longer a local terrorist group, it is operating clearly as an al Qaeda operation, it is an al Qaeda of West Africa," Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan told a news conference in Paris following the meeting.

Thousands flee, 20 die in record Balkan floods Posted: 17 May 2014 11:36 AM PDT MAGLAJ, Bosnia (AP) — Packed into buses, boats and helicopters, carrying nothing but a handful of belongings, tens of thousands fled their homes Saturday in Bosnia and Serbia to escape the worst flooding in a century.

Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 tie at Barca Posted: 17 May 2014 11:31 AM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid rallied for a thrilling 1-1 tie at Barcelona on Saturday to secure its first Spanish league title in 18 years.

Ga. Senate candidates campaign in GOP stronghold Posted: 17 May 2014 11:22 AM PDT BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — GOP candidates in Georgia's fiercely contested Senate race are making their final push toward Tuesday's primary, appealing for votes in one of the country's most solidly Republican areas.

Browns QB Johnny Manziel: 'I'm just a rookie' Posted: 17 May 2014 11:21 AM PDT BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel doesn't expect to get anything more than a chance to start for the Browns.

Nigeria ready to refer Boko Haram to Security Council: source Posted: 17 May 2014 11:19 AM PDT Nigeria is likely to refer the Islamist militant group Boko Haram to the United Nations Security Council for sanctions, a Western diplomatic source said on Saturday. "Nigeria has agreed in principle to a draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions on Boko Haram," a the source said. Nigeria, currently a member of the 15-country council, will have to make the request first before possible sanctions can be examined, the source said.

Chad's Deby says regional powers ready for 'total war' on Boko Haram Posted: 17 May 2014 11:19 AM PDT PARIS (Reuters) - Chad's President Idriss Deby said on Saturday countries neighboring Nigeria were ready to wage war against Islamist militant group Boko Haram as fears mount the group will spread beyond its borders and destabilize the wider region. "There is determination to tackle this situation head on ... to launch a war, a total war on Boko Haram," he said after a meeting in Paris to define a common strategy to fight the Islamist group. (Reporting By John Irish; Editing by Janet Lawrence)

Lao defense chief, 4 others killed in plane crash Posted: 17 May 2014 11:18 AM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — A military plane carrying senior Lao government officials crashed Saturday in a wooded area as it approached an airport in the country's northeast, killing at least five people, including the defense minister and other high-ranking members of the authoritarian country's ruling party.

Ga. Senate candidates stump in GOP stronghold Posted: 17 May 2014 11:15 AM PDT BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — GOP candidates in Georgia's fiercely contested Senate race are making their final push toward Tuesday's primary, appealing for votes in one of the country's most solidly Republican areas.

More than 20 dead, thousands evacuated in Bosnia, Serbia floods Posted: 17 May 2014 11:14 AM PDT By Marko Djurica OBRENOVAC, Serbia (Reuters) - More than 20 people have been killed in the worst floods in more than a century in Serbia and Bosnia, authorities said on Saturday, with thousands evacuated from towns still under threat from rising rivers. The death toll in Bosnia alone reached 19, including nine found on Saturday when waters receded from the northeastern town of Doboj. Thousands of volunteers joined soldiers, police and fire-fighters in building flood barriers made of sandbags in the Serbian capital Belgrade and the western town of Sabac. The River Sava hit its highest-recorded level in Serbia, the army said, rising at a rate of three centimeters (one inch) per hour after several days of the heaviest rainfall in almost 120 years.

CANNES WATCH: Spandau Ballet draws crowd in Cannes Posted: 17 May 2014 11:11 AM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — We know this much is true: People still love Spandau Ballet.

'Frozen' director urges grads to end self-doubt Posted: 17 May 2014 11:11 AM PDT DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The screenwriter and director of the Disney film "Frozen" has encouraged University of New Hampshire graduates to do away with self-doubt.

Libyan military bans Benghazi flights after attack Posted: 17 May 2014 11:04 AM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's military banned flights Saturday over the eastern city of Benghazi, a day after troops loyal to a rogue general attacked Islamist militias in violence that killed 36 people, authorities said.

Calmer winds help firefighters gain control Posted: 17 May 2014 10:57 AM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Calmer winds helped firefighters gain ground Saturday against fires that have destroyed homes and raced through nearly 20,000 acres of northern and eastern San Diego County brush land, while authorities have charged a man for adding fuel to one of the nearly dozen blazes.

Hyundai recalling more than 140,000 Tucson crossover vehicles Posted: 17 May 2014 10:55 AM PDT Hyundai Motor Co is recalling more than 140,000 Tucson crossover utility vehicles because the air bag assembly may come loose from its mounting on the steering wheel, according to documents filed with U.S. auto safety regulators. The South Korean automaker said the recall affects 137,500 Tucsons in the United States and 3,500 in Puerto Rico, from model years 2011 to 2014, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hyundai said that during assembly, it is possible the two bolts attaching the driver's air bag module to the steering wheel may not have been properly tightened. It said the air bag module might become detached from the steering wheel, which could result in injury in the event of a crash.

Lebanese president urges Hezbollah to leave Syria Posted: 17 May 2014 10:53 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's President Michel Suleiman on Saturday urged Hezbollah to withdraw its forces from Syria to avoid future repercussions on the tiny Arab state that suffered through 15 years of its own civil war.

Co-operative group unanimously accepts reform proposals Posted: 17 May 2014 10:52 AM PDT By Paul Sandle MANCHESTER England (Reuters) - Britain's Co-operative Group voted unanimously on Saturday to accept proposals for far-reaching reforms designed to avoid a repeat of the near-catastrophic mistakes of recent years and secure the mutual's future. Independent director Paul Myners drew up the proposals to change the governance of the 150-year-old supermarkets-to-funerals group, which lost control of its bank and slumped to a 2.5 billion pound loss last year. Group chair Ursula Lidbetter said it was a "hugely significant" moment for the group, which has a 10 billion pound turnover, 90,000 employees and more than 3,000 stores.

Turkish miner who survived says company to blame Posted: 17 May 2014 10:44 AM PDT SAVASTEPE, Turkey (AP) — Miner Erdal Bicak believes he knows why so many of his colleagues died in Turkey's worst mining disaster: company negligence.

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