Thunder's Ibaka may be available vs Spurs

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• Thunder's Ibaka may be available vs Spurs
• Obama taps Castro for Cabinet, boost to Democrat
• Poland's Walesa says the US no longer world leader
• Ethiopian guard sentenced for immigration crimes
• S&P 500 closes above 1,900 for first time
• Syrian TV: 39 killed in campaign tent shelling
• S&P 500 index closes above 1,900 for first time
• Judge orders NCAA suit to go to trial next month
• Amazon escalates standoff with publisher Hachette
• CANNES WATCH: Uma Thurman wows in canary
• Man pleads guilty in 2001 police informant killing
• Woman who killed baby at DC convent gets 4 years
• Rangers' Stepan breaks jaw on hit from Prust
• US Coast Guard: Hull of missing British yacht found off Massachusetts, still no sign of 4 crew
• Kim, Kanye kick off pre-wedding festivities
• Obama nominates Julian Castro as housing secretary
• Armed clashes in east as Ukraine counts down to election
• CANNES WATCH: Designers set up shop
• Fiction, reality mingle for Stewart in Cannes
• US gains trade victory in auto dispute with China
• Ray Rice apologizes, says he 'failed miserably'
• Iran cuts nuclear stockpile, engages with bomb probe: IAEA
• 'Potentially spectacular' meteor shower over North America
• Kiev pins hopes on oligarch in battle against eastern separatists
• Stocks edge higher ahead of Memorial Day holiday
• UN panel slams Vatican on priest sex-abuse scandal
• Putin promises to respect to Ukraine's election
• Appeals court judge faces ethics questions
• Ky. agriculture officials receive hemp shipment
• Hagel: New officers must help eliminate assault
• Thai army detains former PM Yingluck a day after coup
• DiCaprio, Stone and celebs raise $35M for AIDS
• Visa, MasterCard renew push for chip cards
• China warns Japan, Philippines accuses China in maritime spat
• Gazprom CEO says China gas deal will affect European market
• Chinese state media says five suicide bombers carried out Xinjiang attack
• Ukraine's presidential vote: a step out of crisis
• Judge rules convicted serial rapist to be released to live in Los Angeles County community
• US suspends $.3.5M in military aid to Thailand
• Russia says to complete troop pullback from Ukraine border 'within days'

Thunder's Ibaka may be available vs Spurs Posted: 23 May 2014 01:26 PM PDT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs never believed Serge Ibaka was out for the Western Conference finals, even after the Thunder said they expected him to miss the rest of the playoffs with a calf injury.

Obama taps Castro for Cabinet, boost to Democrat Posted: 23 May 2014 01:20 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — In a second-term Cabinet reshuffle, President Barack Obama tapped San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Friday to be the nation's next housing secretary, giving a prominent national platform to one of the Democratic Party's most celebrated up-and-comers.

Poland's Walesa says the US no longer world leader Posted: 23 May 2014 01:20 PM PDT WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's former president and Nobel Peace laureate, Lech Walesa, said Friday he plans to urge President Barack Obama to take a more active world leadership role when he visits Poland in June.

Ethiopian guard sentenced for immigration crimes Posted: 23 May 2014 01:18 PM PDT DENVER (AP) — A brutal Ethiopian jail guard who tortured and killed dozens of people during government-sponsored violence in the 1970s should spend 22 years in prison for immigration crimes, a federal judge ruled Friday, saying the United States cannot become a refuge for human-rights violators.

S&P 500 closes above 1,900 for first time Posted: 23 May 2014 01:18 PM PDT The S&P 500 Friday closed above 1,900 for the first time as a positive report on new-home sales helped to push US stocks broadly higher. The S&P 500 advanced 8.04 points (0.42 percent) to 1,900.53, besting by more than three points the index's record close earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 63.19 (0.38 percent) to 16,606.27, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rose 31.47 (0.76 percent) to 4,185.81. "It shows there is momentum in the markets on the upside," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Rockwell Global Capital.

Syrian TV: 39 killed in campaign tent shelling Posted: 23 May 2014 01:12 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — In the first attack to target a campaign event, a mortar shell slammed into a tent packed with supporters of President Bashar Assad, killing 39 people and wounding 205 others, Syrian state TV said Friday. The shelling underscored deep fears in government strongholds that rebels will escalate attacks in an attempt to disrupt the balloting.

S&P 500 index closes above 1,900 for first time Posted: 23 May 2014 01:10 PM PDT The Standard & Poor's 500 index is closing above 1,900 for the first time.

Judge orders NCAA suit to go to trial next month Posted: 23 May 2014 01:08 PM PDT A federal judge on Friday denied the NCAA's request to delay the trial on the antitrust suit by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon and others.

Amazon escalates standoff with publisher Hachette Posted: 23 May 2014 01:08 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — If you're hoping to pre-order books by J.K. Rowling, Michael Connelly and other Hachette Book Group authors, you'll have to go somewhere besides Amazon.com.

CANNES WATCH: Uma Thurman wows in canary Posted: 23 May 2014 01:07 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — A ravishing Uma Thurman wowed the crowd at Cannes' "Clouds of Sils Maria" premiere in a canary yellow custom-made Atelier Versace couture gown in silk cady and chiffon.

Man pleads guilty in 2001 police informant killing Posted: 23 May 2014 01:05 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — A police informant in a botched plot to rob nearly $1 million in steroids from a delivery truck was on the phone with a detective when he was struck with brass knuckles. The detective heard a yell, and the call went dead.

Woman who killed baby at DC convent gets 4 years Posted: 23 May 2014 01:04 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A Samoan woman who acknowledged killing her newborn son at a Washington convent where she was studying to become a nun was sentenced Friday to four years in prison.

Rangers' Stepan breaks jaw on hit from Prust Posted: 23 May 2014 01:02 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers' smooth ride to the Stanley Cup finals has suddenly become much rougher.

US Coast Guard: Hull of missing British yacht found off Massachusetts, still no sign of 4 crew Posted: 23 May 2014 12:58 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — US Coast Guard: Hull of missing British yacht found off Massachusetts, still no sign of 4 crew.

Kim, Kanye kick off pre-wedding festivities Posted: 23 May 2014 12:55 PM PDT Versailles (France) (AFP) - The prince and princess of celebrity, Kanye West and his bride-to-be Kim Kardashian, on Friday kicked off their marathon wedding celebrations with a period costume party in Versailles before flying on to Florence. With her hair pulled back in a bun and sporting a white dress with a plunging neckline, the 33-year-old reality TV star pulled up at the chateau that was once home to the "Sun King" Louis XIV and his queen Marie Antoinette, accompanied by her rapper beau. Teenagers, drawn by rumours that superstars such as Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Jay Z would be among the guests, hung around outside the castle, desperate for a glimpse of their idols. West and Kardashian settled on a private party in the prestigious chateau not far from Paris after they were told they would not be able to marry there in January.

Obama nominates Julian Castro as housing secretary Posted: 23 May 2014 12:53 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated up-and-coming Democrat Julian Castro as the nation's housing secretary.

Armed clashes in east as Ukraine counts down to election Posted: 23 May 2014 12:50 PM PDT By Richard Balmforth and Sabina Zawadzki KIEV/KARLOVKA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Armed pro-Russian separatists and a Ukrainian militia group clashed in the east of Ukraine on Friday, leaving at least two dead and heightening tension before a presidential election called to draw a line under six months of bloody upheaval. Kiev's pro-Western leaders hope Sunday's poll will stabilize the former Soviet republic after street protests toppled Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovich and pro-Russian separatists responded by seizing Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine. European leaders will consider steps against Russia on Tuesday if they decide Moscow has hampered the election, ranging from restrictions on luxury goods imports to an oil and gas ban, although some are wary due to close trade ties.

CANNES WATCH: Designers set up shop Posted: 23 May 2014 12:48 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — Cannes is about so much more than film: It's also the world's premier fashion festival.

Fiction, reality mingle for Stewart in Cannes Posted: 23 May 2014 12:47 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — Kristen Stewart made a late cameo at the Cannes Film Festival, where she received warm reviews for a self-referential performance alongside Juliette Binoche.

US gains trade victory in auto dispute with China Posted: 23 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — The United States has scored a victory before the World Trade Organization in a case that challenged China's imposition of penalty tariffs on the sale of $5 billion in U.S.-made vehicles in China.

Ray Rice apologizes, says he 'failed miserably' Posted: 23 May 2014 12:42 PM PDT OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice says he "failed miserably" and has apologized for the actions that led to his February arrest on assault charges.

Iran cuts nuclear stockpile, engages with bomb probe: IAEA Posted: 23 May 2014 12:38 PM PDT By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has cut its most sensitive nuclear stockpile by around 80 percent under an interim pact with world powers and has begun engaging with a long-stalled IAEA investigation into suspected weapons research, the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Friday. The findings, in a quarterly report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, are likely to be welcomed by the six powers trying to negotiate a long-term deal with Iran on ending a decade-old dispute over its nuclear program and dispelling fears of a new war in the Middle East. Diplomats and analysts caution, however, that the positions of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China remain far apart and that a successful outcome of their diplomatic efforts is far from certain. Iran rejects Western allegations that it has been trying to develop the capability to build nuclear weapons.

'Potentially spectacular' meteor shower over North America Posted: 23 May 2014 12:38 PM PDT A mysterious meteor shower late Friday and early Saturday is captivating countless astronomers and amateur skywatchers with the promise of a falling-star show unlike any ever before seen. The Camelopardalids meteor shower could start for North American viewers at early as 10:30 pm Friday (0230 GMT Saturday), astronomers say. This "potentially spectacular show," according to the US Naval Observatory, should be visible in the United States and Canada, anywhere with a cloudless night sky. The peak is expected between 3:00 and 4:00 am (0700-0800 GMT), according to Bill Cooke, head of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office in Huntsville, Alabama.

Kiev pins hopes on oligarch in battle against eastern separatists Posted: 23 May 2014 12:35 PM PDT By Gabriela Baczynska DNIPROPETROVSK (Reuters) - Ukrainian self-defense fighters who clashed with armed pro-Russian separatists on Friday are at the forefront of Kiev's efforts to prevent the country splitting. Co-funded and organized under Igor Kolomoisky, one of Ukraine's richest men, they play a more assertive role than the unarmed miners and metalworkers working for another oligarch, Rinat Akhmetov, who more recently spoke against the rebels. At least two people were killed in Friday's firefight involving the pro-Ukrainian 'Donbass Battalion' allied to Kolomoisky. The violence took place just two days before a presidential election the separatists have vowed to disrupt.

Stocks edge higher ahead of Memorial Day holiday Posted: 23 May 2014 12:35 PM PDT Stocks were holding on to small gains in light trading Friday afternoon ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. The market was on track for its third straight gain, getting a lift from news that sales of new U.S. homes increased last month. Hewlett-Packard, GameStop and TripAdvisor notched some of the biggest gains.

UN panel slams Vatican on priest sex-abuse scandal Posted: 23 May 2014 12:34 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — In a report that could expose the Catholic Church to new legal arguments by clerical sex abuse victims, a U.N. committee found Friday that the Vatican does exercise worldwide control over its bishops and priests and must comply with the U.N.'s anti-torture treaty.

Putin promises to respect to Ukraine's election Posted: 23 May 2014 12:32 PM PDT ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin pledged Friday that Russia will respect the results of Ukraine's presidential election, a strong indication the Kremlin wants to cool down the crisis. But new violence and rebel vows to block the balloting made prospects for peace appear distant.

Appeals court judge faces ethics questions Posted: 23 May 2014 12:28 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief judge of a federal appeals court announced Friday that he's stepping down from his post and apologized for sending an inappropriate email to an attorney who had argued cases before him.

Ky. agriculture officials receive hemp shipment Posted: 23 May 2014 12:22 PM PDT FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Tiny hemp seeds that produced a drawn-out legal fight were freed from confinement and delivered Friday to Kentucky's Agriculture Department for experimental plantings, marking a limited comeback for the non-intoxicating cousin of marijuana.

Hagel: New officers must help eliminate assault Posted: 23 May 2014 12:18 PM PDT ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday that new officers will be counted on to lead the fight against sexual assault, remain ethical under tough circumstances and help people in the military facing mental health issues.

Thai army detains former PM Yingluck a day after coup Posted: 23 May 2014 12:17 PM PDT By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Pracha Hariraksapitak BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military rulers detained former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, a senior officer said, after summoning her for talks a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup. As the army moved to consolidate its grip on the country, its chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, set out his plans for the country, saying reforms were needed before an election. Prayuth launched his coup after rival factions refused to give ground in a struggle for power between the royalist establishment and Yingluck's populist government that had raised fears of serious violence and damaged the economy. "We have detained Yingluck, her sister and brother-in-law," a senior military officer told Reuters.

DiCaprio, Stone and celebs raise $35M for AIDS Posted: 23 May 2014 12:13 PM PDT CAP D'ANTIBES, France (AP) — John Travolta came by jet. Justin Bieber made a beeline to the bar. Leonardo DiCaprio mingled with Marion Cotillard. And Robin Thicke sang about his ex.

Visa, MasterCard renew push for chip cards Posted: 23 May 2014 12:12 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and MasterCard are renewing a push to speed the adoption of microchips into U.S. credit and debit cards in the wake of recent high-profile data breaches, including this week's revelation that hackers stole consumer data from eBay's computer systems.

China warns Japan, Philippines accuses China in maritime spat Posted: 23 May 2014 12:03 PM PDT By Sui-Lee Wee and Manuel Mogato BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) - China warned Japan on Friday to stay out of a growing dispute with its neighbors over the South China Sea, as the Philippines implicitly accused Beijing of delaying talks aimed at a solution. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, rejecting rival claims to parts of it from Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei in one of Asia's most intractable disputes and a possible flashpoint. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday expressed concern about regional tensions that he said were stoked by China's "unilateral drilling" after China moved a giant oil rig into disputed waters, a moved denounced by the Philippines, Vietnam and the United States.

Gazprom CEO says China gas deal will affect European market Posted: 23 May 2014 12:03 PM PDT Russia's landmark deal to supply natural gas to China will affect prices in Europe and have an impact on international liquefied natural gas projects, the chief executive of state-run Gazprom said on Friday. Russia and China signed a 30-year gas supply contract on Wednesday worth a total of more than $400 billion, during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to Shanghai.

Chinese state media says five suicide bombers carried out Xinjiang attack Posted: 23 May 2014 12:02 PM PDT By Michael Martina URUMQI, China (Reuters) - Five suicide bombers carried out the attack which killed 31 people in the capital of China's troubled Xinjiang region, state media reported a day after the deadliest terrorist attack to date in the region. The incident, which occurred in Urumqi on Thursday morning, was the second suicide attack in the capital in just over three weeks. A bomb and knife attack at an Urumqi train station in late April killed one bystander and wounded 79. The government recently launched a campaign to strike hard against terrorism in Xinjiang, blaming Islamists and separatists for the worsening violence in the resource-rich western region bordering central Asia.

Ukraine's presidential vote: a step out of crisis Posted: 23 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainians vote Sunday in an early presidential election that could be a crucial step toward resolving the country's crisis, but separatists in the east are threatening to block the vote. The election — which comes six months after the outbreak of protests that led to the president's ouster and a deepening chasm between pro-Europe and pro-Russia Ukrainians — aims to unify the fiercely divided country or at least discourage further polarization.

Judge rules convicted serial rapist to be released to live in Los Angeles County community Posted: 23 May 2014 11:57 AM PDT SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Judge rules convicted serial rapist to be released to live in Los Angeles County community.

US suspends $.3.5M in military aid to Thailand Posted: 23 May 2014 11:51 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is suspending $3.5 million in military aid to Thailand, its first punitive step against the Asian country following a military coup, the State Department announced Friday.

Russia says to complete troop pullback from Ukraine border 'within days' Posted: 23 May 2014 11:47 AM PDT By Thomas Grove MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will pull back all forces deployed to regions near its border with Ukraine "within a few days", a deputy defense minister said on Friday, a move that if carried out could ease tensions around Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday. Moscow has concentrated tens of thousands of troops across the border from eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists have declared two independent states. The United States said a "very large and very capable" Russian force remained on Friday. The United States and EU hope the vote will strengthen the embattled central government.

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