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New York governor Spitzer tied to prostitution ring According to a report by The New York Times, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer informed his senior administration officials on Monday that he patronized a "high-class" prostitution ring. In a brief press conference, Spitzer apologized to his family and to the public.  » Full story

Space Shuttle Endeavour launches for mission STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour successfully launched Tuesday morning from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, on mission STS-123 to assemble the International Space Station.  » Full story

Latest News

• 11 May 2008: Tornadoes in central US kill at least 11
• 10 May 2008: Iraq approves execution of 'Chemical Ali'
• 10 May 2008: Ex-head of Qantas freight operations in US jailed for price fixing
• 9 May 2008: US denies arrest of al-Masri, al-Qaeda in Iraq leader
• 8 May 2008: DEA raids San Diego State University dorms
• 8 May 2008: Leader of Lord Our Righteousness Church jailed on charges of sexual contact with minors
• 7 May 2008: Boy stops wearing Brett Favre jersey after four years
• 7 May 2008: Obama projected winner in North Carolina primary, Clinton wins Indiana by narrow margin
• 6 May 2008: Death toll from cyclone in Myanmar continues to rise
• 6 May 2008: 'Suspicious package' causes closure of busy street in Buffalo, New York
• 5 May 2008: White House spokesperson discusses situation in Burma
• 5 May 2008: NHL: Stars advance in eighth-longest playoff game
• 5 May 2008: Pipe bomb explodes outside California courthouse
• 4 May 2008: Big Brown victorious in Kentucky Derby, runner-up Eight Belles breaks down
• 4 May 2008: Three children taken from New Mexico compound
• 2 May 2008: Evangelist minister and Islam critic charged with arson in Alabama
• 2 May 2008: Bush calls for congress to make more money available for Food Aid
• 1 May 2008: Native Hawaiians blockade historic palace to restore "Hawaiian nation"
• 1 May 2008: Wikinews holds a follow-up interview with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia
• 1 May 2008: Demolition to resume at New York skyscraper damaged by 9/11 after deadly fire

Politics and conflicts

• 10 May 2008: Iraq approves execution of 'Chemical Ali'
• 9 May 2008: US denies arrest of al-Masri, al-Qaeda in Iraq leader
• 7 May 2008: Obama projected winner in North Carolina primary, Clinton wins Indiana by narrow margin
• 5 May 2008: White House spokesperson discusses situation in Burma
• 2 May 2008: Bush calls for congress to make more money available for Food Aid

Disasters and accidents

• 11 May 2008: Tornadoes in central US kill at least 11
• 6 May 2008: Death toll from cyclone in Myanmar continues to rise
• 5 May 2008: White House spokesperson discusses situation in Burma
• 5 May 2008: Pipe bomb explodes outside California courthouse
• 1 May 2008: Demolition to resume at New York skyscraper damaged by 9/11 after deadly fire

Crime and law

• 10 May 2008: Ex-head of Qantas freight operations in US jailed for price fixing
• 8 May 2008: DEA raids San Diego State University dorms
• 8 May 2008: Leader of Lord Our Righteousness Church jailed on charges of sexual contact with minors
• 6 May 2008: 'Suspicious package' causes closure of busy street in Buffalo, New York
• 5 May 2008: Pipe bomb explodes outside California courthouse

Obituaries

• 16 April 2008: Disney animator Ollie Johnston dies at 95
• 14 April 2008: Physicist John Wheeler dies at age 96

Wackynews

• 7 May 2008: Boy stops wearing Brett Favre jersey after four years
• 1 May 2008: Wikinews holds a follow-up interview with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia
• 25 April 2008: Helen Thomas probes White House on torture; online community sends flowers

Economy and business

• 10 May 2008: Ex-head of Qantas freight operations in US jailed for price fixing
• 1 May 2008: Demolition to resume at New York skyscraper damaged by 9/11 after deadly fire
• 29 April 2008: Microsoft's attempt to buy out Yahoo may never happen
• 29 April 2008: Eos Airlines files for bankruptcy
• 28 April 2008: Wikinews Shorts: April 28, 2008

Science and technology

• 1 May 2008: Sea lions take over dock at Moss Landing, California
• 29 April 2008: Microsoft's attempt to buy out Yahoo may never happen
• 26 April 2008: Shuttle Discovery moved to VAB ahead of May launch
• 24 April 2008: US Senate unanimously passes genetic nondiscrimination bill
• 22 April 2008: "Anonymous" plans to protest Church of Scientology on February 10

Culture and entertainment

• 7 May 2008: Boy stops wearing Brett Favre jersey after four years
• 5 May 2008: NHL: Stars advance in eighth-longest playoff game
• 4 May 2008: Big Brown victorious in Kentucky Derby, runner-up Eight Belles breaks down
• 1 May 2008: 'Expelled' producers accused of copyright violations
• 30 April 2008: Dolphin dies during performance at theme park

Sports

• 7 May 2008: Boy stops wearing Brett Favre jersey after four years
• 5 May 2008: NHL: Stars advance in eighth-longest playoff game
• 4 May 2008: Big Brown victorious in Kentucky Derby, runner-up Eight Belles breaks down
• 29 April 2008: Philadelphia Flyers beat Montreal Canadiens, 3-2
• 27 April 2008: National Hockey League playoff news: April 27, 2008

Health

• 9 April 2008: Sulfur Dioxide levels in Hawaii remain high
• 4 April 2008: Vandalism on online epilepsy forum triggers convulsions
• 3 April 2008: Australian Defence Department funds controversial development training
• 25 March 2008: FDA warning on Honduran cantaloupes after salmonella outbreaks
• 15 March 2008: Doctors who treated John Ritter cleared of negligence lawsuit

Developing stories

• 25 February 2007: In depth: XM and Sirius merger
• 30 July 2005: Market Data/^GSPC
• 30 July 2005: Market Data/^IXIC
• 30 July 2005: Market Data/^NYA
• 30 July 2005: Market Data/^DJI

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