Top stories

Robert F Kennedy Jr wife 'dead' BBC news	2012-05-16 21:54:17
Greece must stick to bailout terms: IMF's Lagarde Reuters	21:41:01
Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel Reuters	21:32:25
Trayvon Martin Case Shadowed by Police Missteps New York Times	21:32:03
France's new Socialist cabinet named BBC news	21:31:12
Hobbled Dewey & LeBoeuf loses last top manager Reuters	21:25:31
Spanish queen cancels UK visit BBC news	21:17:23
Google and Apple Top List of Companies Grads Most Want To Work For Time.com	21:00:16
Is Google Readying a 'Nexus' Android Invasion? Time.com	21:00:16
Who Will Get Rich from Facebook's IPO? Time.com	21:00:16

World

Robert F Kennedy Jr wife 'dead' BBC news	2012-05-16 21:54:17
Iran flouts U.N. sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel Reuters	21:32:25
France's new Socialist cabinet named BBC news	21:31:12
Police disperse, detain anti-Putin protesters Reuters	21:30:41
Spanish queen cancels UK visit BBC news	21:17:23
Two Mexican generals detained for alleged drug gang ties Reuters	21:10:02
Monti, Hollande, Merkel, Cameron in videocall Thursday Reuters	21:01:05
Syria's Assad: Nations that sow chaos will suffer Reuters	21:00:46
Diplomatic Memo: Europeans Have Dim View of Afghan Future New York Times	20:59:14
ICC prosecutor OK with delay to trial of Kenyans Reuters	20:54:44

US

U.S. Navy ships collide off California, no injuries reported Reuters	2012-05-16 21:36:39
The View from One Prudential Plaza: Why the Obama Campaign Is So Confident Time.com	21:00:17
Stop Fighting over Interest Rates -- There's a Better Way for Congress to Fix the Student Debt Crisis Time.com	21:00:17
In Wisconsin Recall Fight, Focus Shifts from Unions to Jobs Time.com	21:00:17
Murder on the Backside: The Unseen World of the Kentucky Derby Time.com	21:00:17
'Whale' Fail: JP Morgan's $2 Billion Blunder Tied to London Trader Time.com	21:00:17
JPMorgan's Other Loss: A Voice for Regulatory Restraint Time.com	21:00:17
L.A.: Beverly Hills at Center of Subway-Extension Fight Time.com	21:00:17
Is the Fed to Blame for JPMorgan's $2 Billion Blowup? Time.com	21:00:17
Obama awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero CNN	20:45:36

UK

Winstone slams murder case police BBC news	2012-05-16 21:28:09
VIDEO: Icelandic artist celebrates Jubilee BBC news	21:21:08
Church fights child rape ruling BBC news	20:47:54
Cardiff Airport boss leaves job BBC news	20:26:09
Fatal fire 'started with petrol' BBC news	20:25:38
Arrests at BNP sex gang protest BBC news	20:02:48
New faces on Tory 1922 committee BBC news	19:49:40
Judge criticises boy-killer care BBC news	19:45:09
Heckled May defends police change BBC news	19:18:00
Dog sounds alarm for hurt owner BBC news	18:31:42

Politics

Divided House approves domestic violence bill Reuters	2012-05-16 21:44:23
Lampooning video of New Jersey's Christie, Booker goes viral Reuters	21:29:17
U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges Reuters	20:50:21
Taxes lurk behind court test of Obama health law Reuters	20:38:06
Boehner, Obama clash over debt limit increase Reuters	19:46:29
Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama Reuters	19:31:47
Obama says won't allow U.S. debt ceiling crisis repeat Reuters	19:23:02
Lawyers for ex-Senator John Edwards rest case Reuters	18:38:46
Pro-Republican group plans $25 million anti-Obama ad blitz Reuters	18:20:50
U.S. to freeze assets to help Yemeni transition Reuters	16:51:38

Business

Adidas sues Big 5 over alleged sneaker knock-offs Reuters	2012-05-16 21:22:58
Gupta insider trading jury to hear Rajaratnam tapes Reuters	21:17:11
Minutes Suggest Fed to Stay the Course on Policy New York Times	21:04:19
Small-Business Guide: Small-Business Owners Face a Transition After the Sale New York Times	20:46:32
Wall Street Stocks End Lower New York Times	20:46:26
A Facebook Cofounder Reflects on the Path Forward New York Times	20:45:15
Europe drags down Wall Street a fourth day Reuters	20:42:03
The Trade: Big Questions Left Unanswered in JPMorgan Loss New York Times	20:38:50
DealBook: K.K.R. Said to Be in Talks to Buy Stake in Prisma Capital New York Times	20:37:56
Greek Crisis Aggravated by Flight From Banks New York Times	20:31:36

Finance

UPDATE 2-Coty picks banks for planned autumn IPO - source Reuters	2012-05-16 21:49:57
ABB completes purchase of Thomas & Betts Reuters	20:58:23
UPDATE 1-Boyd Gaming buys Peninsula Gaming for $1.45 bln to boost margins Reuters	20:54:47
Boyd Gaming to buy Peninsula Gaming for $1.45 bln Reuters	20:14:45
UPDATE 1-Coty selects banks for planned IPO-source Reuters	19:34:45
UPDATE 2-Legg Mason will buy back KKR notes, repurchase more shares Reuters	18:07:12
EU mergers and takeovers (May 16) Reuters	16:27:57
Cerberus closes German property deal Reuters	16:01:16
UPDATE 1-AIG to sell AIA shares after lock-up ends in Sept. Reuters	15:49:57
RLPC-Avista and Clessidra buy 50 pct Rottapharm stake Reuters	15:31:35

Opinions

Mladic 'headed ethnic cleansing' BBC news	2012-05-16 16:41:16
Taylor says witnesses 'bought' BBC news	12:39:31
You have consequences on growth, you have consequences on trade and you have consequences on financial markets... You can certainly assume it would be quite messy. Time.com	12:10:00
Pardon, Madame Merkel! Time.com	12:10:00
It is a rare man who can be that tough on the field and also have his own line of underwear. Time.com	12:10:00
Mexico writer Carlos Fuentes dies BBC news	09:43:41
Greece: Living under pressure BBC news	2012-05-15 17:34:29
Hollande becomes French president BBC news	15:05:07
Greek crisis: Your views BBC news	14:47:51
Our differences should not become divisive. Our diversity should not disunite us. The country needs reconciliation. Time.com	11:00:00

Sports

Blue Jays' Lawrie banned four games for tirade Reuters	2012-05-16 21:40:58
Campbell stunned by Rio omission CNN	21:23:08
Adidas sues Big 5 over alleged sneaker knock-offs Reuters	21:22:58
U.S. Amateur Trophy stolen from USGA museum Reuters	20:58:01
Minor, repeat head blows may impair athletes' learning Reuters	20:06:24
PREVIEW-Golf-Kuchar embraces his Byron Nelson distractions Reuters	19:36:43
Aching Federer makes up for lost time Reuters	19:36:09
Defense rips accuser in Clemens' perjury trial Reuters	19:31:12
Campbell on Dalglish and England CNN	19:08:37
Man City snatch EPL title CNN	18:57:45

Football

Campbell baffled by Ferdinand omission CNN	2012-05-16 21:29:54
Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool CNN	21:29:07
Indian EPL dream turns sour CNN	12:55:48
The English Premier League's greatest? CNN	12:53:58
Prison, persecution and football CNN	2012-05-15 13:22:17
Manchester City sorry for Fergie jibe CNN	13:20:51
Blue half of Manchester revels in title glory CNN	2012-05-14 20:06:27
Arabian dreams: Abu Dhabi celebrates CNN	18:46:55
Europe's big leagues serve up late drama CNN	18:07:36
Manchester City win title in thrilling finale CNN	11:18:19

Basketball

Health

Study suggests lower risk of death for coffee lovers Reuters	2012-05-16 21:27:51
Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm Reuters	21:13:57
Op-Ed Columnist: Saving the Lives of Moms New York Times	21:10:32
Well: Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer New York Times	21:04:23
U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges Reuters	20:50:21
Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund New York Times	20:27:14
Alzheimer’s Prevention Is Aim of Drug Trial New York Times	20:20:47
Revealing brain damage from battlefield to playing field Reuters	20:07:12
Minor, repeat head blows may impair athletes' learning Reuters	20:06:24
Bodies Inert, They Moved a Robot With Their Minds New York Times	19:53:32

Science and nature

Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm Reuters	2012-05-16 21:21:00
Extreme rain doubled in Midwest: climate study Reuters	20:42:54
Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama Reuters	19:31:47
Robotic arm controlled by thought BBC news	17:05:51
UK climate experiment canceled on patent concerns Reuters	16:45:14
Action urged on city climate risk BBC news	15:43:39
Escapee penguin 'found' in Tokyo BBC news	15:34:52
Cameron hears Green Deal concerns BBC news	15:23:53
UK climate fix balloon grounded BBC news	14:58:17
VIDEO: Wildlife Trusts celebrates centenary BBC news	14:44:28

Technology

Lampooning video of New Jersey's Christie, Booker goes viral Reuters	2012-05-16 21:29:17
Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders Reuters	20:44:49
Sprint CEO sees more telecom M&A's possible Reuters	20:21:28
How to tactfully fund your projects online CNN	20:13:35
Zuckerberg's hoodie is savvy, not snotty CNN	20:12:03
Google revamps search again CNN	20:11:05
'Social Network' writer to pen Jobs film CNN	20:10:49
Facebook boosts IPO size by 25 percent, could top $16 billion Reuters	20:09:02
Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources Reuters	20:06:24
Google makes search 'more human' BBC news	20:05:52

Automotive

Auto Review: 2012 Range Rover Evoque MarketWatch.com	2012-05-12 11:01:30
Carroll Shelby, Builder of Cobra Sports Car, Dies at 89 New York Times	2012-05-11 21:45:41
Motorcyclist Travis Pastrana Hopes Fans Follow Him to Nascar New York Times	21:40:08
A Man With an Irresistible Urge to Run Wide Open New York Times	21:28:33
Volvo C30 Polestar: The Spirit of Sweden The Wall Street Journal	21:19:09
Behind the Wheel | 2013 Lexus Gs 350: Action-Oriented Sedan With a Predatory Spirit New York Times	20:57:16
Motoring: Opening Doors That Won’t Budge New York Times	20:51:03
Conserving Utah’s Fragile Salt Flats New York Times	20:47:51
Wheels Blog: Wheelies: The Third Chances Edition New York Times	20:38:07
Luxury With a Dash of Pizazz New York Times	20:35:57

Culture

Moonrise Kingdom: Escapees from a Doll House Time.com	2012-05-16 20:52:43
Mad Men Character Study: Sympathy for Betty Time.com	17:47:07
The Year in Novels So Far; Plus, Hilary Mantel! Time.com	15:37:58
Glee Watch: Lohan and Losers Time.com	14:25:33
Upfronts Watch: ABC: Once More, With Feelings Time.com	12:32:28
Dancing with the Stars Watch, Results: Three’s Company Time.com	12:21:24
Stay Single and Don’t Change: Life Lessons From TV Season Finales Time.com	10:00:18
Cannes Preview: What to Expect When You're Inspecting... Time.com	08:30:35
Jay-Z Backs Obama’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage Time.com	2012-05-15 21:39:28
Today's Trailer (TV Edition): The Mindy Project Time.com	16:30:30

Entertainment

Rock the Bells lineup CNN	2012-05-16 20:57:16
Jack Johnson's Hawaii festivals CNN	20:56:57
Moonrise Kingdom: Escapees from a Doll House Time.com	20:52:43
Carrie Underwood keeps Billboard No. 1, Adele going strong Reuters	20:47:06
The nine highest-rated canceled shows CNN	20:39:05
VIDEO: Mexico mourns Carlos Fuentes BBC news	18:36:06
Mad Men Character Study: Sympathy for Betty Time.com	17:47:07
Cannes festival opens with quirky comedy and a camel Reuters	17:17:53
J.Lo topples Gaga to lead Forbes celebrity power list Reuters	16:50:53
VIDEO: Rare Van Gogh painting on display BBC news	16:47:19

Life and Leisure

Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm Reuters	2012-05-16 21:21:00
Virginia, Florida have most well-read cities in US: poll Reuters	19:38:44
Blame that yucky maple syrup on the weather Reuters	18:23:49
Mild winter leads to more car-animal collisions Reuters	16:40:17
English the preferred language for world business: poll Reuters	13:58:35
Japanese lesbian can't wait for Disneyland "wedding" Reuters	12:24:01
The journey that inspired you CNN	10:21:51
Nepal "blind" eatery lights way for visually impaired Reuters	07:45:32
Diamond at heart of royal Europe goes for $9.5 million Reuters	07:36:45
Apps make travel expenses easy CNN	01:26:36

Americas

Robert F Kennedy Jr wife 'dead' BBC news	2012-05-16 21:54:17
Edwards will not testify in trial BBC news	20:28:23
Fed wary of any US spending cuts BBC news	19:07:08
Activists storm Montreal classes BBC news	18:49:08
VIDEO: Thoughts used to control robotic arm BBC news	17:59:10
'Innocent man' executed in Texas BBC news	17:27:08
Robotic arm controlled by thought BBC news	17:05:51
Facebook to sell 25% more shares BBC news	16:23:57
Accused Zimmerman 'nose broken' BBC news	16:00:30
Obama bid raises $44m in April BBC news	14:04:50

Europe

France's new Socialist cabinet named BBC news	2012-05-16 21:31:12
VIDEO: Icelandic artist celebrates Jubilee BBC news	21:21:08
Spanish queen cancels UK visit BBC news	21:17:23
Opinion: French not better moms CNN	18:34:58
Top moments from EPL CNN	18:33:51
French President Hollande picks moderates CNN	18:32:29
French PM Ayrault names cabinet BBC news	18:13:38
Greeks set poll date amid bank fears CNN	17:44:33
Merkel backs euro (in German) CNN	17:42:55
Greek leftist attacks EU 'poker' BBC news	17:32:38

Asia

Bangladeshi arrests spark anger BBC news	2012-05-16 18:07:18
Pakistan to open Nato supply line BBC news	17:05:18
Last stand in Cambodia honored CNN	16:28:43
VIDEO: India attempts to prop up rupee BBC news	16:23:43
VIDEO: Gaga refused permit for Jakarta gig BBC news	15:57:29
Chen receives passport applications CNN	15:53:34
Girl killed in Cambodia protest BBC news	15:51:16
Escapee penguin 'found' in Tokyo BBC news	15:34:52
Former S Lanka rebels 'disappear' BBC news	13:47:10
China veterans urge Zhou sacking BBC news	12:38:58

Middle East

VIDEO: Assad: 'People support my reforms' BBC news	2012-05-16 18:54:11
Syria is 'losing information war' BBC news	18:38:04
New Palestinian cabinet sworn in BBC news	18:04:09
VIDEO: Christians in Egypt get ready to vote BBC news	17:17:29
South Yemen air strikes 'kill 16' BBC news	17:13:43
Seven die in south Libya clash BBC news	16:34:29
Iranian rapper faces death threats CNN	16:11:47
U.S. drones kill 15 in Yemen CNN	15:32:31
Stranded U.N. team return to Hama CNN	15:32:06
Turks take bird for Israeli spy BBC news	14:38:47

Africa

VIDEO: War photographer remembered at auction BBC news	2012-05-16 18:27:57
South Africa's former president repudiates apartheid CNN	18:25:11
Liberia's Taylor claims he is victim CNN	18:24:48
Seven die in south Libya clash BBC news	16:34:29
Man held over Kenya club attack BBC news	16:32:07
Egypt, Libya to play without fans BBC news	15:46:01
VIDEO: Defiant Taylor protests innocence BBC news	15:11:37
Mali facing deep crisis, Amnesty International says CNN	14:29:55
Gyan and Dede absent from Ghana BBC news	14:11:00
Taylor says witnesses 'bought' BBC news	12:39:31