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US says Myanmar junta is not yet ready to accept American aid workersThe top U.S. diplomat in Myanmar says the junta is not ready to accept American aid workers to help cyclone survivors.

Obama wins endorsements from 3 superdelegates and government employees unionThe movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Severe storms damage several homes, businesses in 4 Southeastern states; 1 dead, 3 injuredAuthorities began combing through the wreckage Friday caused by a twister that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina—part of a storm system that swept through the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic, leaving damaged homes and businesses in its wake.

Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 55th birthday at Dallas ZooA gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.

Johan Franzen-led Red Wings beat Stars 4-1 in Game 1 of Western Conference finalsJohan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night.

Giambi, Damon, Cano and Betemit homer as Yankees suddenly turn sluggerish, defeat Indians 6-3Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connecting in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Kobe Bryant scores 34 points to lead Lakers to 120-110 win, 2-0 series lead over JazzThe chants of "MVP, MVP" directed at Kobe Bryant by Los Angeles Lakers' fans have a different meaning now. They represent fact, not just sentiment. Bryant played like a Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, getting 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the only unbeaten team in the postseason.

Kobe Bryant wins his 1st NBA MVP award after leading Lakers to best record in WestKobe Bryant has won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference.

Rangers forward Sean Avery taken to hospital, out for season with lacerated spleenNew York Rangers forward Sean Avery has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Local News

FULL VIDEO OF HILLARY CLINTON'S CENTRAL POINT SPEECH Watch Senator Clinton's full speech here.

State, county help keep mental health care provider going Cascadia Healthcare will remain open through the summer.

RVTD discusses expansion plans

They hope to add new routes in Talent and Phoenix.

Senate includes $400 million for county payments in Iraq bill

The bill is expected to pass the Senate next week.

Obama not expected to stop in Southern Oregon

He will be in Oregon Friday and Saturday.

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Customers wait hours for 23-cent pizzas in OhioMaybe Cleveland Cavaliers fans can hope for cheap gas if an oil company insults All-Star LeBron James.

Texas teens tell police they converted skull into bongThree teenagers were arrested after two of them told police they dug up a secluded grave north of Houston, removed the skull from the coffin and converted it into a marijuana bong.

Woman donates kidney to her former English teacherTwenty-two years after graduating from high school, Angie Collins is now her former English teacher's favorite student.