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SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Tuesday, July 15: Interrogation video released from Guantanamo; Bernanke to testify before Senate on economy; District of Columbia City's Council to vote on handguns; Hamilton lights up home run derby.This is A-P NewsMinute.For the first time ever---An interrogation that took place in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is seen on video. The suspect is Omar Khadr, a Canadian citizen who was accused of killing a U.S. soldier during a 2002 firefight in Afghanistan. Lawyers for Khadr -- who released the tape -- say the seven-hour video, taken over four days of interviews, shows the effects of prolonged interrogation and detention.Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke heads to Capital Hill this morning where he'll testify before a Senate panel on the status of the U.S. economy. The chairman is expected to address the slumping housing market and provide details on the Fed's plan to crack down on shady mortgage lending practices.The District of Columbia's City Council vote today on emergency legislation allowing handguns in the nation's capital. The Supreme Court recently struck down the city's 32-year-old handgun ban. If passed, the legislation will still require all legal firearms,including handguns, rifles and shotguns, to be kept in homes and equipped with trigger locks. And Josh Hamilton may not have won last night's Home Run Derby....but he was the star of the show....lighting up the event by hitting a record 28 bombs in the first round. He fell short in the finals as the Twins Justin Morneau took home the trophy. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 15, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, July 13: Jolie delivers twins in France; Obama says U.S. economy is in recession; Bertha weakens but still hurricane; Friends and colleagues remember Tony Snow.This is A-P NewsMinute.The wait is over for one happy celebrity couple....Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the proud new parents of twins. Jolie delivered a baby boy named Knox Leon and a girl Vivienne Marcheline Saturday in the south of France. Doctors say everyone one in the family is doing well. Barack Obama says there is little doubt that the U-S has moved into a recession.... The presumptive Democratic nominee is pushing for another economic stimulus package, greater efforts to shore up the housing market and a reduction in foreign oil imports. Slow-moving Bertha is barely clinging to its hurricane status today --- as it churns across the Atlantic. Forecasters say it could weaken into a tropical storm by the end of the day... But it's likely to bring heavy rains and high winds to Bermuda. Friends and family are remembering former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow---who died yesterday after a bout with cancer. President Bush says he and wife are deeply saddened by the death of the 53-year-old.... Calling Snow a dear friend. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 13, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, July 12: Tony Snow dies at 53; Bush says there will not be a federal takeover over of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; Cheney to have annual checkup; Investigators pinpoint potential salmonella source.This is A-P NewsMinute. Fox News is reporting that conservative commentator and former White House press secretary Tony Snow has died of cancer. Snow brought partisan zeal and the skills of a seasoned performer to the task of explaining and defending the president's policies. He was 53. INVESTORS MAY BE NERVOUS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC -- BUT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT'S NOT PLANNING A FEDERAL TAKEOVER OF THE TWO MORTGAGE GIANTS.TREASURY SECRETARY HENRY PAULSON SAYS RIGHT NOW BOTH NEED BETTER OVERSIGHT -- NOT MORE CASH. ----------------VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY WILL HAVE HIS ANNUAL PHYSICAL THIS MORNING IN WASHINGTON D-C. CHENEY HAS A LONG HISTORY OF HEART AILMENTS INCLUDING FOUR HEART ATTACKS AND QUADRUPLE BYPASS SURGERY. CHENEY'S STAFF IS CALLING THE CHECKUP ROUTINE.------------ AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER A NORTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT IS THE SOURCE OF MULTIPLE SALMONELLA-RELATED ILLNESSES.THE CHARLOTTE-AREA RESTAURANT HASN'T BEEN IDENTIFIED, BUT HEALTH INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY'RE LOOKING AT THE RESTAURANT'S SUPPLIERS AND SEARCHING FOR LINKS TO THE NATIONWIDE OUTBREAK.------------___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 12, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, July 7: Bertha strengthens into Atlantic's first Hurricane; Bush meets with world leaders in Japan; Record-high gas prices welcome workers back from holiday; Nadal outlasts Federer in epic battle.This is A-P NewsMinute.The Atlantic storm season has its first hurricane....with Tropical Storm Bertha passing the threshold this morning when winds increased to nearly 75 miles-an-hour. Forecasters say it's about 800 miles east of the Caribbean ---but that it's too early to say if it will hit land. President Bush's final G-8 summit is underway in Japan. Over the next 3 days he and other world leaders will discuss problems ranging from climate change to the struggling economy. President Bush has already held a series of 1 on 1 meetings with some of his counterparts.As the nation goes back to work after the holiday weekend --- they'll be dealing with record high gas prices again. Triple-A says, on average, it'll cost Americans 4 dollars and eleven cents a gallon to fill up their tanks. That's up over a dollar since the beginning of the year.And there's a changing of the guard at Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal ended top-ranked player Roger Federer's 5 year dominance of the tournament. Nadal is the first Spaniard to take home the title in more than 40 years. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 7, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, July 7: G-8 summit underway; Firefighters make progress thanks to weather; McCain and Obama back on the trail; Nadal wins Wimbledon.This is A-P NewsMinute.President Bush's final G-8 summit is underway in Japan. Over the next 3 days he and other world leaders will discuss problems ranging from climate change to the struggling economy. President Bush has already held a series of 1 on 1 meetings with some of his counterparts.++California firefighters are bracing for more hot dry weather. That comes after cooler temperatures helped them get a better grip on the 13 mile wildfire in Santa Barbara county. Crews in Big Sur were also able to increase containment of a 2 week old blaze.++After a low key holiday weekend...the U-S presidential candidates are expected back on the campaign trail today. Democrat Barack Obama is heading to North Carolina and John McCain plans to fly to Denver for a town hall meeting.They both spent Sunday at home with their families.++ Rafael Nadal is the new Wimbledon champ. He ended top-ranked player Roger Federer's 5 year dominance of the tournament. Nadal is the first Spaniard to take home the title in more than 40 years.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 6, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Tuesday, July 1: Portuguese police call off search for Madeleine McCann; Authorities rule death of teen charged with killing a cop was homicide; Barack Obama and Bill Clinton talk; Trans Fat banned in New York.This is A-P NewsMinute.Portuguese police say they are calling off the search for Madeleine McCann. She went missing in May of last year --- just days before her fourth birthday. Officials say they are dropping the investigation into the British girl's disappearance because of a lack of evidence.Maryland authorities say a teen was killed inside his own jail cell Sunday morning...19 year-old Ronnie White was being charged with running over and killing a suburban Washington D.C. police officer. The state's medical examiner says White died from asphyxiation and strangulation. Seven jail guards and some supervisors had access to White at the time of his death. Barack Obama and Bill Clinton ended their silence yesterday, with the Democratic presidential candidate reaching out and asking the former president to help him win the White House. The conversation is seen as the latest attempt by Obama to unite the party after a bruising primary battle. And the clock is ticking on trans fat in the Big Apple. The nation's most stringent trans fat ban goes into full effect in New York City today. The ban extends to almost all prepared foods.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: July 1, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 29: Person of interest found in pregnant soldier death; Mugabe claims victory in Zimbabwe election; Model falls to death in apparent suicide in New York.This is A-P NewsMinute.A person of interest has been identified in the death of 23-year-old Army Specialist Megan Touma -- who was seven months pregnant -- She was found dead in a Fayetteville hotel room last week --- Officials identified the person of interest as a male student, learning military special operations. He has not been named or charged in the case. -----Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is claiming victory in the country's controversial election. African and other world leaders have condemned the results, in which Mugabe was the only candidate....The main opposition candidate took his name off the ballot, citing widespread violence inflicted upon his supporters.A EUROPEAN COVER GIRL HAS DIED IN AN APPARENT SUICIDE AFTER FALLING FROM HER NEW YORK APARTMENT BUILDING. POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE FALL -- BUT TWO NEW YORK NEWSPAPERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THE WOMAN AS 20-YEAR-OLD RUSLANA KORSHUNOVA. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 29, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, June 28: Obama and Clinton unite; New details released in Eve Carson's death; Authorities in Vermont search for missing teen; Missouri residents scramble to build new levee.This is A-P NewsMinute.With their bruising primary battle finally behind them --- Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are trying to unite the Democratic party. And the former rivals started in Unity, New Hampshire yesterday --- praising each other at a rally and vowing to work together against Republican John McCain.--------------- New details in the kidnapping death of former University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson...Police say 17-year-old Laurence Lovette and 22-year-old Demario Atwater broke into Carson's house on March 5th, stole her car and forced Carson to withdraw money from her A-T-M machine before killing her.----------------------AUTHORITIES IN VERMONT HAVE SEARCHED A RIVER FOR A MISSING GIRL --- 12 YEAR-OLD BROOKE BENNETT.INVESTIGATORS ARE FOCUSING ON THE SOCIAL WEBSITE MYSPACE-DOT-COM -- THEY SAY BENNETT WAS COMMUNICATING WITH SOMEONE ON THE SITE BEFORE SHE DISAPPEARED. -------------- Defiant residents in eastern Missouri are scrambling to construct a sandbag levee against flood waters after muskrat holes brought down their saturated levee...leaving 100 homes in harm's way. Their new plan is to build a four-foot tall, makeshift levee around the town... ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 28, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 22: Typhoon batters Philippines; Wildfires flare up again in California; Obama hits McCain over flood legislation; Flood residents in Missouri deal with rising waters.This is A-P NewsMinute.A deadly typhoon batters the Philippines for a second straight day --- It's a storm that has killed more than 150 people and officials fear the death toll will rise sharply because a ferry boat capsized, carrying 740 passengers and crew... And only three survivors from the ship have been accounted for.More wildfires burn in the Golden State....Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's office says lightning sparked as many as 400 fires yesterday in Northern California. The fires, as of now, are not threatening any homes.-------------------- WITH MIDWEST COMMUNITIES STILL UNDER WATER --- BARACK OBAMA IS TAKING A SHOT AT JOHN MCCAIN -- SAYING THE ARIZONA SENATOR OPPOSED FLOOD PREVENTION SPENDING.BUT MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN FIRES BACK -- SAYING OBAMA's CONFUSING THE FACTS -- AND ENGAGING IN THE KIND OF POLITICAL ATTACKS THAT HE HAS PREVIOUSLY REJECTED.--------------------MISSOURI RESIDENTS HOPING TO FIGHT OFF FLOODING FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER...ARE GETTING SOME additional cause for concern. OFFICIALS SAY UPSTREAM LEVEE BREAKS HAD CAUSED LEVELS TO GO DOWN, BUT THEY ROSE YESTERDAY FASTER THAN EXPECTED. CRESTS ARE STILL WELL BELOW THE RECORD.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 22, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, June 21: Obama and Clinton put out money reports for May; Northern California residents forced to flee because of wildfire; Dozens killed in nightclub stampede; Alleged pregnancy pact rocks Massachusetts town.This is A-P NewsMinute.Barack Obama's campaign reports that it raised 22 million dollars in May and has about 43 million on hand going into the general election campaign. On the other end of the spectrum --- May was a rather bleak month for Obama's former rival Hillary Clinton. Her campaign reports she ended her campaign owing 22.5 million dollars. Hundreds of coastal residents in Northern California have been forced to flee their homes because of a wildfire that officials say has already burned about 1,000 acres of land. The cause of Friday's fire, near Santa Cruz, is still under investigation. Tragedy strikes Mexico City at a popular night club.. Panicked youths bolted for the door during a police raid last night, creating a stampede that left at least a dozen people dead. Officials say 9 youths and three police officers were killed. The club was reportedly filled beyond its capacity.And was it a pregnancy pact in Massachusetts? School officials in this hard-luck New England fishing town say an alarming 17 girls, four times the usual number, became pregnant this year --- And that they may have made a pledge to become pregnant and raise the children together.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 21, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Tuesday, June 17: Bush to turn attention to U.S. flooding; Wake scheduled for Russert; Gore endorses Obama; Mets fire Randolph.This is A-P NewsMinute.Fresh off the heels of his eight-day trip to Europe --- President Bush will be turning his attention to flood damage in the Midwest today. He'll get a West Wing briefing from emergency chiefs on the swamping in parts of Iowa and Illinois. Later in the week, Bush will be visiting the areas to get a close-up look at the destruction.A public wake is scheduled this afternoon in Washington for Tim Russert, the late host of NBC's "Meet the Press." The 58-year-old, veteran newsman died suddenly from a heart attack Friday while recording voice-overs for the show. A private funeral will be held for Russert tomorrow. Saying that the U.S. needs change now more than ever, Al Gore is throwing his support behind Barack Obama. The former vice president told a Detroit crowd that 'elections do matter' and Obama can bring about the change America needs.And the New York Mets are looking for a new skipper --- after firing Willie Randolph over night. Randolph was let go after the Mets game on Monday -- more than two years after being hired and not even a season after the team's colossal collapse last September. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 17, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 15: Children spending less on Father's Day this year; Floodwaters easing up in Iowa as drinking water becomes scarce; Obama helps flood victims in Illinois; Meet the Press to honor Russert this morning.This is A-P NewsMinute.IT'S FATHERS DAY IN AMERICA ---- AND MANY SONS AND DAUGHTERS SAY THEY WON'T BE SPENDING QUITE AS MUCH MONEY THIS YEAR ON DAD. A NEW SURVEY SHOWS THAT ON AVERAGE CONSUMERS WILL SPEND ABOUT 4 DOLLARS LESS THAN LAST YEAR --- EXPERTS POINT TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE ECONOMY AND RISING GAS PRICES AS THE REASON. -------------------------FLOODWATERS ARE RECEDING IN CEDAR CITY, WHERE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EVACUATED.BUT NOW RESIDENTS WHO'VE BEEN ABLE TO STAY AT HOME ARE BEING URGED TO CONSERVE DRINKING WATER.OFFICIALS SAY IT COULD RUN OUT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. -------------------------------- PICKING UP A SHOVEL IN QUINCY, ILLINOIS --SENATOR BARACK OBAMA LENT A HAND TO RESIDENTS BATTLING THE RISING MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THE PRESUMPTIVE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE HELPED FILL SANDBAGS, AND TOLD THE CROWD HE'D BE URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER AID TO VICTIMS. -------------------------------AND THE SUNDAY MORNING STAPLE "MEET THE PRESS" WILL BE WITHOUT IT'S LONG TIME HOST TIM RUSSERT....WHO DIED FRIDAY AT THE AGE OF 58 FROM A HEART ATTACK. HIS FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE TOM BROKAW WILL HOST A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PROGRAM, HONORING THE VETERAN NEWSMAN.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 15, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, June 14: Colleagues remember Russert fondly; Bush woos Sarkozy in France; Japan mobilizes after massive quake; R. Kelly acquitted.This is A-P NewsMinute.The accolades and tributes are pouring in following the sudden death of veteran newsman Tim Russert yesterday. Colleagues and competitors are remembering the journalism giant as both a friend and standard-bearer. While preparing for Sunday's "Meet the Press,'' Russert suffered a fatal heart attack at NBC's Washington bureau. He was 58. Continuing his farewell tour of Europe --- President Bush is in Paris. He held talks today with French President Nicolas Sarkozy (sahr-koh-ZEE'). The pro-American Sarkozy is being wooed by Bush, who is urging European leaders to take a harder line against Iran's nuclear program.Japan is mobilizing rescue efforts today following a magnitude 7 point 2 earthquake rocked the country, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. The quake zone was about 250 miles north of Tokyo.A long legal process is over for R. Kelly. A jury in Chicago acquitted the R&B singer on all counts of child pornography after less than a day of deliberations. The Grammy Award winner had faced 15 years in prison if convicted.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 14, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Wednesday, June 11: Midwest braces for floods; Bush says diplomacy is first option for dealing with Iran; FDA looks for source in tomato outbreak; Snake found in baby's crib.This is A-P NewsMinute.Bracing for what could be some of the worst flooding in 15 years ---- officials in the Midwest, are keeping a watchful eye on rising rivers. Evacuations have been ordered for many residents --- especially near the Mississippi River. This all comes after a series of severe storms pounded the region.President Bush says diplomacy is his first choice to solve a nuclear standoff with Iran, but that "all options are on the table." The president reinforced the possibility of a military strike against Iran, even as a last resort, during a news conference with the German chancellor.Officials with the Food and Drug administration say the agency is hoping Tto identify the source of a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes in the next few days. There have been no confirmed deaths in the outbreak, which has been reported in 17 states. More than 160 people have been sickened since April.And a Long Island family got quite a scare --- when a slithering intruder paid a visit to their baby girl's crib. Somehow this California King Snake had wrapped itself around their daughter's leg. The baby's uncle grabbed the snake by its tail, removing the creature which is not native to the region. The snake is not venomous. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 11, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Wednesday, June 11: Midwest braces for floods; Bush says diplomacy is first option for dealing with Iran; FDA looks for source in tomato outbreak; Snake found in baby's crib.This is A-P NewsMinute.Bracing for what could be some of the worst flooding in 15 years ---- officials in the Midwest, are keeping a watchful eye on rising rivers. Evacuations have been ordered for many residents --- especially near the Mississippi River. This all comes after a series of severe storms pounded the region.President Bush says diplomacy is his first choice to solve a nuclear standoff with Iran, but that "all options are on the table." The president reinforced the possibility of a military strike against Iran, even as a last resort, during a news conference with the German chancellor.Officials with the Food and Drug administration say the agency is hoping Tto identify the source of a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes in the next few days. There have been no confirmed deaths in the outbreak, which has been reported in 17 states. More than 160 people have been sickened since April.And a Long Island family got quite a scare --- when a slithering intruder paid a visit to their baby girl's crib. Somehow this California King Snake had wrapped itself around their daughter's leg. The baby's uncle grabbed the snake by its tail, removing the creature which is not native to the region. The snake is not venomous. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 11, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 8: Stabbing rampage kills at least 6 in Japan; Clinton ends campaign, throws support behind Obama; Severe weather hammers Midwest; Naked cyclists hit streets of Mexico.This is A-P NewsMinute. Police in Japan say a 25 year-old man went on a midday stabbing rampage in Tokyo Sunday, killing at least six people, wounding 12 more and paralyzing thousands of shoppers with fear. Authorities have arrested the suspect, who allegedly told police he showed up to kill people.----------- HILLARY CLINTON HAS ENDED HER PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN -- ENDORSING BARACK OBAMA AGAINST JOHN MCCAIN.AFTER HER SPEECH IN WASHINGTON SATURDAY OBAMA PRAISED CLINTON FOR RUNNING A VALIANT AND HISTORIC CAMPAIGN. ---------------- SEVERE WEATHER HAS BROUGHT MORE FLOODING AND TORNADOES TO THE MIDWEST.THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS A LARGE TORNADO HIT SOUTH OF CHICAGO SATURDAY EVENING -- TOPPLING TREES AND DOWNING POWER LINES. -------------------And around 200 cyclists gathered in Mexico City over the weekend to celebrate the annual World Naked Bike Ride. Organisers say the event will take place in 132 cities around the globe --- trying to emphasize the positive effects of cycling on the environment and raising awareness of the dangers cyclists face from reckless drivers.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 8, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, June 2: Kennedy to have brain surgery today; Officials to return to Universal Studios to look for cause of massive fire; Four people dead after blast in Pakistan; Fashion world mourns the loss of legend.This is A-P NewsMinute. After seeking out multiple medical opinions --- Senator Edward Kennedy will be undergoing surgery for his brain tumor this morning at Duke University Medical Center. In a prepared statement, Kennedy says he will have targeted surgery and radiation, followed by chemotherapy. Fire officials will be back at Universal Studios in Hollywood today -- trying to determine the cause of this massive blaze. The fire started yesterday, destroying a King Kong exhibit and some movie sets. The fire caused millions in damages. Universal was closed yesterday - but is scheduled to be open today. At least four people are dead after an explosion near the Danish embassy in Pakistan. The blast happened about one o'clock in Islamabad. Officials say the embassy is badly damaged. The fashion world is mourning the loss of a legend. Yves Saint Laurent passed away yesterday. He is best known for developing the pantsuit - that came to define how modern women dressed. Yves Saint Laurent was 71 years old. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 2, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, June 2: Universal Studios fire out; Yves Saint Laurent dies; Clinton wins Puerto Rico; Mars lander leaves 'footprint' in the soil.This is A-P NewsMinute. The flames are finally out at Universal Studios. It took firefighters more than 12 hours to put of the fire that consumed the theme park's King Kong exhibit and a set from "Back to the Future." It's the second fire at the site in nearly two decades. The cause is under investigation. ++The fashion world is mourning the death of legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent. His longtime business partner says Saint Laurent died at his Paris home on Sunday following a long illness. He was 71. ++Hillary Clinton wins big in Puerto Rico. The Democratic presidential candidate captured an overwhelming 68 percent of the vote. But it may not be enough. Her rival Barack Obama is just 47 pledged delegates short of clinching their party's nomination. The long primary season wraps up on Tuesday. ++A week after landing on Mars...the Phoenix leaves its mark on the Red Planet.Scientists say NASA's new robot on Mars has reached out and touched the soil for the first time. The spacecraft will soon start scooping up soil and ice and running tests on it.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 1, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 1: Democrats come to Florida and Michigan settlement; Obama cuts ties with church; 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins; Jamaican Usain Bolt bolts to new world 100 meters record.This is A-P NewsMinute.DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERS HAVE FINALLY REACHED AN AGREEMENT IN THIS YEAR'S DELEGATE DISPUTE.THEY'VE AGREED TO SEAT MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA DELEGATES AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION -- AND GIVE EACH OF THEM A-HALF VOTE.------------------------------------------------BARACK OBAMA SAYS HE HAS RESIGNED HIS 20 YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN THE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHICAGO.HIS DECISION COMES AFTER INFLAMMATORY REMARKS BY HIS LONGTIME PASTOR -- THE REVEREND JEREMIAH WRIGHT -- AND CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS BY A SECOND PASTOR THERE -- THE REVEREND MICHAEL PFLEGER. (FLAY-GURR) --------------------------------------------------Today marks the beginning of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season and it already has its first storm.. Popping up yesterday off the Yucatan Peninsula and quickly making landfall along the Belize-Mexico border, Tropical Storm Arthur is dumping huge amounts of rain. ------------------------------------------And like a bolt out of nowhere --- the 100 meters record has fallen and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world. Last night in New York Bolt ran the race in 9 point 72 seconds last night, breaking the old mark by point 0-2 seconds. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: June 1, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, May 31: Dems set to decide on Michigan and Florida; Possible Mars discovery excites scientists; Four dead in Honduras crash; 13-year-old aces 'guerdon' to win Spelling Bee.This is A-P NewsMinute. Democrats finally try to figure out what to do with Michigan and Florida this morning in the race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The party rules committee meets in Washington to decide how they will seat delegates from the two states punished for moving up their primaries. A possible discovery on that could support the idea of long-ago life on Mars..NASA Scientists say this photo shows what they think could be ice on the red planet...But they say it could also be rock. FOUR PEOPLE DIED AND DOZENS MORE WERE INJURED WHEN A MIAMI-BOUND JETLINER OVERSHOT A RUNWAY AND RACED INTO A BUSY STREET IN THE CAPITAL OF HONDURAS.NO WORD ON THE CAUSE -- BUT OFFICIALS SAY WET WEATHER MAY HAVE BEEN A FACTOR.And the new National Spelling Bee champion is 13-year-old Sameer Mishra of Lafayette, Indiana. Mishra spelled guerdon correctly --- a word that appropriately means "something one has earned or gained --- to win the competition. The whiz-kid says he hopes to be neurosurgeon.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 31, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, May 26: Tornadoes kill eight in Midwest; First closeups come in from Mars north pole; Boeing 747 splits in two; Memorial Day honors veterans.This is A-P NewsMinute.The devastation is clear after severe weather ripped through the Midwest yesterday.....killing seven people in Iowa and one child in Minnesota. Officials say thunderstorms packing large hail and tornadoes rumbled across the plains --- leaving a trail destruction in its wake.The first closeup views of the north pole from Mars looks fairly familiar --- scientists say it resembles a landscape similar to what can be found in Earth's permafrost regions. Early indications are that the lander is healthy after a safe landing.A large cargo plane split in two while trying to take off on Sunday at Brussels airport in Belgium. Four crew members on board the Boeing 747 were slightly injured and have been hospitalized.And the nation honors its veterans today....celebrating the service of men and women in the U-S military. In Washington Sunday, the annual National Memorial Day concert was held on the national mall. Country music star Rodney Atkins headlined the event___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 26, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, May 25: Obama and Clinton court Puerto Rico; McCain to meet with potential running mates; Kansans and Oklahoma picking up after tornadoes; Pandas arrive in Beijing for Olympics.This is A-P NewsMinute. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made an unlikely stop on the campaign trail over the weekend.... But with 55 delegates at stake in Puerto Rico's June 1st primary, the U-S Caribbean territory has suddenly taken on a great deal of importance. Clinton is expected to win easily but Obama is now within just 52 delegates of wrapping up the contest. John McCain, the man in line to be the Republican nominee for president, is playing host this weekend to three of the people who are thought to be on his list of potential running mates. Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and McCain's former rival Mitt Romney are all spending the weekend at McCain's ranch in Sedona, Arizona.ONE DAY AFTER MORE THAN A DOZEN TORNADOES RIPPED THROUGH KANSAS -- AUTHORITIES HAVE FOUND TWO BODIES IN A CAR IN A CENTRAL KANSAS FIELD.MEANWHILE -- SEVERAL TORNADOES WERE SPOTTED IN NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA SATURDAY, BUT NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.AFTER A LONG JOURNEY FROM CHINA'S DEVASTATED EARTHQUAKE REGION -- EIGHT PANDAS HAVE ARRIVED IN BEIJING.THEY'LL SPEND THE NEXT SIX MONTHS AT THE BEIJING ZOO ON A SPECIAL OLYMPICS VISIT. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 25, 2008

SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, May 24: Clinton under fire for RFK comment; Death toll rises in China from quake; Reunion in Texas; Travelers rethink Memorial Day with gas prices.This is A-P NewsMinute.Heading into Memorial Day weekend --- Senator Hillary Clinton finds herself in hot water over remarks she made to a South Dakota newspaper. Clinton noted that Robert Kennedy was still campaigning for the Democratic nomination in June 1968 when he was assassinated and cited that as justification for not ending her campaign despite increasingly long odds. Clinton later apologized and said she did not mean the comment to be in any way offensive --- The death toll from China's devastating earthquake has hit another grim milestone. Officials now say over 60 thousand people have been killed by the 7 point 9 magnitude quake nearly two weeks ago. And they worry the death toll will continue to rise as more bodies are pulled from the rubble.. Texas authorities reunited 12 children from three families with their parents after a court ruled the seizure of hundreds of children from a polygamous compound last month was unjustified. The state child protection agency is appealing the ruling.Many holiday travelers are hitting the open road this weekend---for the unofficial start of summer....but with gas prices hovering near 4 dollars a gallon nationwide...Triple-A says people plan to drive less and vacation closer to home. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 24, 2008

Here's the latest news for Sunday, May 18: Myanmar opens up doors for diplomats to see; China raises death toll from devastating quake; Chemical spill in Louisiana forces evacuations; Kennedy remains in hospital after seizure. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 18, 2008

Here's the latest news for Sunday, May 11: Tornadoes kill at least 19 in Oklahoma and Missouri; Jenna Bush weds in Crawford; Obama and McCain take break from trail; Mariachis help mothers in Mexico celebrate their day. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 11, 2008

Here's the latest news for Saturday, May 11: Tornadoes kill at least 19 in Oklahoma and Missouri; Jenna Bush weds in Crawford; Obama and McCain take break from trail; Mariachis help mothers in Mexico celebrate their day. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 11, 2008

Here's the latest news for Saturday, May 10: U.S. Aid finally reaches Myanmar; Obama gains in superdelegates; D.C. Sniper changes his mind about stopping appeals; Bush poised for daughter's wedding. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 10, 2008

Here's the latest news for Wednesday, May 7th: Clinton hangs on for slim win in Indiana; Obama cruises to decisive victory in North Carolina; Myanmar tragedy getting worse; Medvedev takes over for Putin in Russia. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 7, 2008

Here's the latest news for Monday, May 5th: Obama, Clinton make final push before Tuesday; New survey shows gas prices still soaring; Fritzl set to make insanity plea; PETA calls for suspension of jockey. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 5, 2008

Here's the latest news for Sunday, May 4th: Bush to visit Kansas town nearly destroyed by tornado last year; Philadelphia police officer killed; Paper mill explosion kills worker; Obama wins Guam. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ap top-stories Added: May 4, 2008