Korva Coleman

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- As NSA Leaker Disappears, Talk Of More To Come & Charges.

-- In Istanbul, Police Move Against Anti-Government Protesters.

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Lung Infection Hospitalizes Mandela For 4th Day. (VOA)

At Least 14 Dead After Twin ...

Speaking to a huge group of children Friday at the Vatican, Pope Francis pushed aside a set of prepared remarks to talk directly to them and answer some of their questions.

One of his frank responses to a girl named Teresa was this: "Anyone who wants to be Pope doesn't ...

Surging rivers in central Europe are threatening more people downstream, following heavy rains this week and a very sodden spring. After inundating Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Slovakia, the next area of danger appears to be Hungary.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned Friday that "it is now ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- 'Profound Questions About Privacy' Follow Latest Revelations.

-- What Will Jobs Report Say? Slow Growth Is Best Bet.

-- Spurs Beat The Heat In Game 1 Of NBA Finals.

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Obama To Discuss Hacking ...

At least 16 people are dead after several days of flooding in Austria, Germany, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Historic cities are underwater, and flood victims are perching on rooftops for safety. It's been a rainy spring in the region, and heavy storms last weekend forced many rivers and streams ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Spy Agency's Collection Of Phone Records Reopens Controversy.

-- Judge Gives Girl Who Needs New Lungs A 'Fighting Chance.'

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Tropical Storm Andrea Heads For Northern Florida. (National Hurricane Center)

Contractor In Deadly Philadelphia ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Tea Party Favorite Rep. Michele Bachmann Leaving Congress.

-- Moms Are Now Primary Breadwinners In 40% Of Homes.

-- Cleveland Hero Charles Ramsey Says No Thanks To Free Burgers.

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Report: Al-Qaida ...

Federal agents have arrested a Washington state man in connection with two ricin-tainted letters.

A grand jury indicted Matthew Ryan Buquet on Wednesday in connection with mailing a threatening letter to U.S. District Judge Fred Van Sickle on May 14, according to The Associated Press. Preliminary tests showed the ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Funerals Begin In Tornado-Ravaged Moore, Okla.

-- "We Will Never Give In To Terror," Britain's Cameron Vows.

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Obama To Lay Out Rationale For Continued Drone Strikes. (Businessweek)

Washington State Man Charged With Mailing ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- In Oklahoma, Rescue Efforts Give Way To Recovery.

-- Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor.

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Garcetti Wins L.A. Mayor's Race. (Los Angeles Times)

Third Night Of Rioting ...

A federal court in Guatemala has thrown out the genocide conviction of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, which had been called a breakthrough in the region's human rights.

NPR's Carrie Kahn reports that "all trial evidence and testimony as of April 19th, the date a trial judge was removed from ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down.

-- IRS Officials To Be On Hot Seat.

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Israel, Syria Trade Shots Across Ceasefire Line. (BBC)

New Congo Fighting Threatens Ceasefire. (Reuters)

Ugandan Police Close ...

Good Friday morning, here are our early stories:

-- Congress Due To Grill Ousted IRS Chief.

-- Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria.

-- Kai The 'Hatchet Hitchiker' Is Accused Of Murder.

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Weather Service Says 16 Tornadoes Struck ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Texas Tornado Leaves 6 Dead, Dozens Hurt, Hundreds Homeless.

-- At Least 13 Dead, Including Americans, After Attack In Kabul.

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Turkish Prime Minister To Discuss Syria At White House. (The Washington Post)

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan imposed states of emergency in three states Wednesday, promising to send more soldiers to the northeast to put down a growing threat from militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram group and an offshoot, Ansaru.

NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton says Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, which are ...

If it seems as though lottery jackpots keep growing in size, you're right — the multistate Powerball lottery has ballooned to its third-largest size in history, and one or several lucky people could win Wednesday night's drawing.

At this writing, the Powerball is worth an estimated $360 million, with a ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups.

Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized.

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Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek)

Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- FBI Says Data About Probe Of Bombing Suspect Was Shared.

-- Survivor Rescued 17 Days After Bangladesh Building Collapse.

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Relatives Of Cleveland Captor Describes Past Abusive Behavior. (The Associated Press)

International Space Station ...

As Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe focuses on boosting his country's bottom line, a lingerie company is hoping to give Japan a different type of lift.

The "Branomics Bra" from Triumph International is a play on Abe's economic policy known as "Abenomics." The company says the garment has a "growth ...

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Cleveland Kidnappings: Horrors Began With Offers Of Rides.

-- Reports: Cousin Of Boston Suspects Is 'Prominent Islamist'.

And here are more early headlines:

Death Toll Passes 900 In Bangladesh Building Collapse. (Reuters)

New Bangladesh Factory Fire Kills 8. (