 Globe and Mail | NATO to endorse Afghan exit plan, seeks routes out Reuters By David Brunnstrom and Missy Ryan | CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATO leaders will endorse plans to hand over combat command in Afghanistan by mid-2013 on Monday and seek practical progress in opening routes to bring an international army of more than 130000 ... Chicago NATO Summit focuses on Afghanistan With video: NATO summit open with focus on Afghan peace, stability Protesters March Thru Chicago to NATO Summit |
 USA TODAY | Rare eclipse crosses Asia, western US USA TODAY ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) – Skywatchers from Mount Fuji to the Grand Canyon enjoyed a treat: the moon nearly blotting out the sun to create a dramatic "ring of fire" over a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the western United States. Solar eclipse 2012: Readers share LA eclipse photos Ring of Fire Millions watch sky for solar eclipse |
 CBS News | Authorities try to control inmates in fatal Mississippi prison riot CNN (CNN) -- A prison riot that claimed the life of a guard continued into the late night hours Sunday at Adams County Correctional Facility in Natchez, Mississippi, with no clear word from authorities about what caused it. The deceased 23-year-old guard ... UPDATE 1-Inmates riot in Mississippi prison, one guard killed Miss. prison riot leaves guard dead, 8 hurt Prison riot leaves one dead, others injured |
 The Guardian | Robin Gibb: music industry pays tribute The Guardian The entertainment world has led tributes to Robin Gibb after the Bee Gees singer has died from cancer at the age of 62. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said the performer and songwriter was "talented beyond even his own understanding" and described him as ... Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies aged 62 after cancer battle Robin Gibb, Bee Gees Co-Founder, Dies at 62 Bee Gees' Robin Gibb, dead at 62 |
 CBS News | Study: 2000 Convicted Then Exonerated in 23 Years ABC News More than 2000 people who were falsely convicted of serious crimes have been exonerated in the United States in the past 23 years, according to a new archive compiled at two universities. There is no official record-keeping system for exonerations of ... Registry tallies over 2000 wrongful convictions since 1989 |
 msnbc.com | Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast; Washington Post COLUMBIA, SC — Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner. Tropical Depression Forms in Pacific; Atlantic's Alberto Weakens Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast |
 New York Times | Nasdaq reportedly 'embarrassed' over Facebook delays Fox News NEW YORK – Robert Greifeld, chief executive of Nasdaq OMX Group Inc., on Sunday acknowledged design problems with Nasdaq's technology after the exchange operator was widely seen as bungling the landmark listing of shares of Facebook Inc. on Friday. Nasdaq's Facebook Problem 'Poor Design' Delayed Facebook IPO: Nasdaq Nasdaq to revamp system after tech problems on Facebook IPO: WSJ |
 CBS News | Clippers' season is over after 102-99 loss to Spurs in Game 4 Los Angeles Times The Clippers are swept out of the Western Conference semifinals by San Antonio, which has won its last 18 games. Blake Griffin scores 21 points for Clippers. Blake Griffin pulls his jersey over his head as the Clippers lose 102-99 to San Antonio Spurs. Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series Sparkling Spurs sweep Clippers to advance to finals Spurs reach West finals after sweep of Clippers |
 CBC.ca | Lockerbie bomber Megrahi's funeral to take place Monday in Libya Fox News TRIPOLI, Libya – The funeral for Abdel Baset al Megrahi, who was convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, will take place in Libya on Monday. Megrahi's funeral was originally set to take place on the day of his death due to Islamic traditions, ... Families of Lockerbie victims still seek answers Families of Lockerbie Victims Still Seek... Analysis: death of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi changes very little |
 BBC News | Two die in first Beirut clashes over Syria conflict BBC News At least two people have been killed and 18 injured in clashes overnight in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The clashes, between Sunni pro- and anti-Syrian groups, followed the shooting dead on Sunday of two anti-Syrian sheikhs. The violence is the first ... Lebanon fears Syria spillover after Beirut clashes kill 1 Two killed, 18 wounded in Beirut clashes: agency Beirut clashes kill 1 amid fear of Syria spillover |
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