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US Marines launch major offensive in Afghanistan (AP)

AP - Thousands of U.S. Marines poured from helicopters and armored vehicles into Taliban-controlled villages in southern Afghanistan on Thursday in the first major operation under President Barack Obama's strategy to stabilize the country.
AP - North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles Thursday, South Korea's Defense Ministry said, a move that aggravates already high tensions following Pyongyang's recent nuclear test and U.N. sanctions imposed as punishment.

North Korea test-fires 2 short-range missiles (AP)
AP - EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.

Iran's reformists call Islamic regime illegitimate (AP)
AP - Pakistani police say a bomb has exploded by a government vehicle near the capital, wounding about 20 people.

Pakistan police: bomb explodes near capital (AP)
AP - A London appeal court has ruled that a prenuptial agreement drawn up by a German heiress and her former husband should be taking into account by courts when they divide up their assets.

London court accepts German heiress' prenuptial (AP)

Jackson was loving and attentive father, many say (AP)

AP - When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson's kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi's youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous rides the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars.
AP - No matter how unusual their lives may have been so far, Michael Jackson's children now face a universal trauma felt by all kids who suddenly lose a parent.

Jackson kids face hurdles to coping with his death (AP)
AP - Last November, more than 60 percent of voters on the San Francisco Peninsula supported a $9.9 billion bond measure to help pay for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and the Los Angeles area.

Calif. bullet train hits criticism on SF Peninsula (AP)
AP - Questions about Michael Jackson's use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home (AP)
AP - Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin defies political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early.

Palin resignation leaves questions on 2012 run (AP)

Wall St rallies on bank confidence, data (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Friday as results of bank stress tests fueled hopes that the worst is over for the financial sector, and news of fewer-than-expected April job cuts suggested the economic slump is moderating.
Reuters - Stocks rose on Friday after the government's bank stress tests fueled hopes that the worst is over for the financial sector, while news of fewer-than-expected April job cuts suggested the economic slump was easing.

Stocks advance on relief on banks, jobs data (Reuters)
Reuters - A group of Chrysler LLC's dissident lenders disbanded, representatives said on Friday, removing the last legal hurdle to the embattled automaker's quest to complete a merger with Italy's Fiat SpA with U.S. government backing.

Chrysler dissident lender group disbands (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. employers cut 539,000 jobs last month, the fewest since October, according to government data on Friday that signaled the economy's steep decline might be easing and gave the stock market a boost.

U.S. sheds 539,000 jobs in April, fewest in 6 months (Reuters)
Reuters - Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo rushed to sell more than $10 billion of stock after the U.S. government said top financial firms have a $75 billion hole in their capital, while two European banks said their bad debts are rising.

U.S. banks rush to raise capital (Reuters)

Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title (AP)

AP - Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.
AP - Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension (AP)
AP - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.

Ramirez apologizes to fans, Dodgers teammates (AP)
AP - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.

Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon (AP)
AP - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers (AP)

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