 The Associated Press | Obama and Karzai meet, cite NATO commitment to Afghanistan Los Angeles Times CHICAGO — As he prepared to open the NATO summit Sunday in Chicago, President Obama said Afghanistan is on track to achieving a “transformational decade” of peace and stability as US and other combat forces begin to withdraw and as Afghan security ... NATO: Obama warns of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan Anti-NATO protesters begin big march on Chicago summit Obama: NATO shifting to help peace in Afghanistan |
 Hindustan Times | Exit strategy: Nato leaders confront flagging Afghan war Hindustan Times AP Afghan youth play football in the evening in the city of Herat. AFP/Aref Karimi It was what President Barack Obama called a "war of necessity," a conflict thrust upon America by the 9/11 attacks. As Nato's mission winds down in Afghanistan nearly 11 ... Taliban destroy poppy fields in surprise clampdown on Afghan opium growers Taliban: NATO nations should leave war like France Sen. Graham: Some US troops must stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 |
 The Guardian | New Lockerbie inquiry rejected by PM as Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies The Guardian David Cameron has dismissed the possibility of a UK inquiry into the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – the only person convicted of involvement in the Lockerbie plane bombing – who died in Tripoli on Sunday. The prime minister said the court case ... Lockerbie families express relief, seek more answers after Libyan convicted in ... Lockerbie: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's death resolves little US relatives pleased at Lockerbie bomber's death |
 USA TODAY | Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPO USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan ... Facebook's Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend $19 billion and just married ... I hope Zuckerberg got a pre-nup, says Trump Facebook's Zuckerberg Weds Chan, Changes Status |
 CBC.ca | Death toll rises after Italy quake ABC Online The death toll from a powerful earthquake in northern Italy has risen to six, as strong aftershocks forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The epicentre of the 6.0-magnitude quake in the province of Modena, but it was felt from Venice to Milan. Italy Earthquake Aftermath Italy earthquake kills five and razes centuries of history Italy earthquake kills six people |
 The Hindu | Chinese activist arrives in U.S. Albany Times Union AP Blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng arrives at Washington Square Village on the campus of New York University, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in New York. Chen escaped from his village in April and was given sanctuary inside the US Embassy after ... Chinese Activist's Departure Brings New Questions Chinese Dissident Arrives In NYC: "I Thank The American Embassy, American People" Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Settling Into His NYU Digs |
 ABC News | Republicans doubling down on debt-limit showdown strategy Los Angeles Times By Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are heading into summer much the way they did last year — instigating a showdown with the White House by demanding massive federal budget cuts in exchange for what used to be the routine task of ... Congressional leaders gird for 'chaos' session over tax hikes, debt ceiling Party leaders refuse to budge on debt positions Boehner: '218 frogs' |
 WTOP | Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off Carolina coast WTOP This NOAA satellite image taken Saturday, May 19, 2012, shows tropical storm Alberto 140 miles (225 km) east of Charleston, SC Alberto is the first tropical storm of the season and formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 45 ... Alberto Forecast To Stay Offshore As Tropical Storm Watch Remains Storm Team 9 tracking Tropical Storm Alberto Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast |
 Daily Beast | Cory Booker slams Obama campaign ad attacking Romney's Bain Capital record ABC News Newark Mayor Cory Booker slammed the Obama campaign's ad criticizing Mitt Romney's record as the head of Bain Capital, and called for an end to"nauseating" attacks from both sides. "I have to just say from a very personal level, I'm not about to sit ... Cory Booker slams Obama campaign for attack on Romney's Bain record Cory Booker on 'Nauseating' Attack Ads & More Sunday Talk (Video) Cory Booker Is Very Reasonable |
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | In Rutgers Sentence, Advocates for Gay Rights Fear Excess New York Times In the two months since he was found guilty of using a webcam to spy on his roommate, Dharun Ravi has gone from being a symbol of anti-gay bias to being something of a folk hero, with rallies of his supporters urging the court to “Free Dharun. Tyler Clementi And Dharun Ravi's Parents Prepare For Sentencing Rutgers Webcam Spying Case Raises Novel Issues About Deportation, Experts Say Parents make appeals before webcam case sentencing |
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