State

• 3 NIU shooting victims get posthumous degrees

• Chicago company recalls meat for E. coli concerns

National

• Workers clean up La. derailment, acid spill

• Police: Gunman wounds 3 outside California church

• Florida under dense smoke advisory amid wildfires

• Kennedy awaiting test results at Boston hospital

  • Kennedy: liberal legend, able legislator

• Museum offers interactive exhibits on crime and punishment

• Recall information

International

• China stands still to mourn quake victims

• US: 500 youths detained in Iraq, 10 in Afghanistan

• Palestinians hope to draw investment at conference

Election

• Obama links McCain to unpopular Bush policies

• McCain sees right-of-center nation as he moves against Obama

  • Huckabee says he would like to be McCain's No. 2

• Clinton presses on with campaign despite long odds

• Obama warns seniors on Social Security

ODD & Extraordinary

• Big, hairy pig attracted gawkers in Wisconsin

• Abdicating queen wanted cake given to convicts

• 2 men exchange Taser shots over parked van

• Company to reprint yearbooks after head switching

• Florida firefighters help catch fleeing suspects

• Mont. gov. speaks at commencement for class of 1

• Veggie Pride Parade urges 'Give Peas a Chance'

The Arts & Entertainment

• 'Prince Caspian' pushes 'Iron Man' off throne

• Review: Good to see Indy, but 'Skull' is a mess

• Chesney after ACM win: Fan votes shouldn't decide

• On 'Idol,' good singers make for a dull season

• McCain makes age jokes on 'Saturday Night Live'

Science, Environment & Nature

• Study says global warming not worsening hurricanes

Today

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