Officials mine secrets of bin Laden papers, videos
WASHINGTON (AP) - Intelligence experts will mine the secrets of Osama bin Laden as they sort through a trove of material seized during the deadly raid on his Pakistan compound. The documents have already shown the world's most wanted terrorist was actively involved in planning and directing al-Qaida's plots. Notes and computer material gathered by Navy SEALs after the pre-dawn raid last Monday, local time, revealed bin Laden's home was a command-and-control center for the terrorist network, said a senior U.S. intelligence official who briefed reporters Saturday and insisted his name not be used.
Pakistan still holding bin Laden's wives, children
ISLAMABAD (AP) - As U.S. investigators comb through a treasure trove of computer data and documents seized from Osama bin Laden's home, Pakistani officials face a more domestic task: What to do with three of the slain terrorist leader's wives and eight of his children. Pakistan's foreign ministry said Sunday that government officials were still holding the wives and children for questioning and that so far, no country had sought their extradition.
Memphis readies for big river; Ky. spared calamity
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Some jittery Memphis residents began abandoning low-lying homes as the dangerously surging Mississippi River threatened to crest in coming days just shy of a 48.7-foot record of a devastating 1937 flood. Record river levels, some dating as far back as the 1920s, were expected to be broken in some areas as the swollen river threatened flood-prone areas of Memphis on down through the Mississippi Delta into rich Louisiana farming country. In Memphis, the river was expected to crest at 48 feet by Tuesday.
Official: Japan won't abandon nukes despite crisis
TOKYO (AP) - A top Japanese official said Sunday that Japan would maintain atomic power as a major part of its energy policy despite the country's ongoing nuclear crisis. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku also said the government has no plans to halt nuclear reactors other than three at the Hamaoka power plant in central Japan. The plant was asked last week to halt the units until a seawall is built and backup systems are improved.
Toll in Egypt church attack rises to 10
CAIRO (AP) - Mobs set two churches on fire in western Cairo during sectarian clashes that left 10 dead and were triggered by rumors of an interfaith romance, in the latest incident of Muslim-Christian violence since a popular uprising ousted the president. Egypt's prime minister canceled his visit to the Gulf on Sunday, and called for an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss the violence, according to the state news agency.
Wild Ride: Animal Kingdom wins Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - John Velazquez won the Kentucky Derby by a broken nose. An injury to Animal Kingdom's regular rider, Robby Albarado, cleared the way for Velazquez to pick up the mount on the 20-1 long shot. Once he took the reins Saturday, he rode his good luck all the way to the winner's circle.
APNewsbreak: Donnelly to run for US Senate in Ind.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly will announce on Monday that he is seeking the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Sen. Richard Lugar. Two Democrats with firsthand knowledge of Donnelly's plans told The Associated Press that the congressman is entering the race because he believes that Lugar will lose a Republican primary offering him a path to the Senate. Lugar is facing a strong challenge from his right, State Treasurer Richard Mourdock.
Ala. churches forge bonds after deadly tornadoes
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (AP) - It's difficult these days to discern what biblical image once decorated the blown-out stained glass windows at the First Assembly of God church. The building lies in crumpled heaps of bricks, twisted steel and wooden planks, obliterated by the tornadoes that roared across Alabama last week. Directly across the street stands the damaged but still-intact First Baptist Church, where from the comfort of his office Thursday, senior pastor Daven Watkins offered help to his Assembly of God counterpart.
Lauryn Hill debuts at New Orleans' jazz festival
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - In a rare appearance, Lauryn Hill commanded a stage Saturday at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival as thousands of spectators looked on - some pleased by her performance, others not so much. Hill debuted at the festival, pumping up the crowd with hits such as "Everything is Everything," "The Sweetest Thing," and "Lost Ones," before moving into a segment spotlighting Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain" and "Is this Love."
Pacquiao wins lopsided decision over Mosley
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Manny Pacquiao caught Shane Mosley early, then chased him the rest of the night. Not much more he could do against an aging fighter who seemed only to want to survive. Pacquiao won a lopsided 12-round decision Saturday night, retaining his version of the welterweight title in a fight that was roundly booed over the late rounds because Mosley refused to trade punches.
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