Archive for May 17th, 2009

FILE - In this May 8, 2009 file photo, 'American Idol' contestant and Milwaukee local Danny Gokey sings the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck, File)AP – Thousands of screaming fans, being questioned to sing the national anthem at a major league baseball game and a parade: It was all too much for “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey, who recently returned to his hometown of Milwaukee.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

45,000 Join CBS 2, GMHC For AIDS Walk New York

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in Latest News.

CBS 2 was a proud sponsor of Sunday’s 24th Annual AIDS Walk New York. More than 45,000 participants place their best foot forward to raise money to fight the deadly disease, which has claimed the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide. Sunday morning, thousands cheered while walking 6.5 miles through Central Park to help fight AIDS. Many walked with heavy hearts, filled with the memories of those who lost their lives to the disease.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces prison trial (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 in 235223.

A Myanmarese protester wears a t-shirt bearing a picture of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a demonstration outside the Myanmar embassy in Kuala Lumpur May 15, 2009. REUTERS/Bazuki MuhammadReuters – Police clamped tight security on Myanmar’s Insein Central Prison Monday where opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces trial on charges that could jail the Nobel Peace laureate for up to five years.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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