Reuters - Energy giant BP Plc was forging ahead with efforts to capture oil gushing from its stricken Gulf of Mexico well as the spill remained high on Washington's radar screen, with several congressional hearings set for Wednesday.
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Gulf spill in Washington spotlight (Reuters)
From Yahoo! NewsRare Twist: Couple Has Three Diabetic Kids
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Sarah Coffey of Peoria, Ill., is a typical 14-year-old. She goes to school, plays in her school's band and enjoys hanging out with her friends. But what sets her apart from most other girls her age is that she has Type 1 diabetes. What sets her apart even more is that her two younger siblings also have the disease known alternately as juvenile diabetes. Diabetes mellitus - Diabetes m
Gunmen burn 50 NATO trucks near Islamabad
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Suspected Taliban gunmen in Pakistan set fire to more than 50 trucks carrying supplies for Western forces in Afghanistan, in the first such attack near the capital. Pakistan - Afghanistan - Taliban - War in Afghanistan - NATO
Blagojevich's close friend and top aide to testify (AP)
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AP - One of Rod Blagojevich's closest friends, a key aide who was by his side through most of his political career, is headed for the witness stand Wednesday as testimony begins in the former Illinois governor's corruption trial.
Clinton Iran Sanctions Will Be Toughest Ever
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Clinton: International community united over Iran sanctions, which face UN vote Wednesday Iran - Middle East - United States - International community - United Nations Security Council
California Republicans tap women to lead ticket (AP)
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AP - Once, California Democrats led the way to a year of the women. Now, nearly two decades later, Republicans hope it's their turn.
Mexican Fury at U.S. Border Patrol Killing Teen
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US.-Mexico tensions heightened after US Border Patrol agent kills Mexican teen. Mexico - United States Border Patrol - United States - US-Mexico Border - US Border Patrol
Snowmelt-swollen rivers plague Wyoming, Colorado
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Rain and a spring heat wave that is quickly melting mountain snowpack have sent rivers rising across the West, washing out small bridges and flooding homes in Wyoming and prompting some rafting companies to halt guided trips in Colorado. Colorado - Wyoming - United States - Snowmelt - Snowpack
