In the News; May 18, 2008

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Sen. Edward Kennedy was rushed to the hospital yesterday after suffering from a seizure.

Doctors are still working to determine the cause of a seizure that sent the Senator to the hospital. The 76-year-old Massachusetts Democrat spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital, a top aide said.

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As of Saturday, May 17, 2008, at least 4,079 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

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In this image provided by Tony Maddox Photography,

Loni Anderson and Bob Flick are shown at their wedding, Saturday May 17, 2008 in Bel Air Calif. Anderson, famous for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in the TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' wed 'Brothers Four' famed folk singer Bob Flick Saturday at the Bel-Air hotel.

(AP Photo/HO -Tony Maddox)

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An American soldier used a Quran, for target practice.

The use of the Islamic holy book for target practice prompting an apology from the U.S. military. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Hammond, commander of U.S. forces in Baghdad, apologized for the staff sergeant who was a sniper section leader assigned to the headquarters of the 64th Armored Regiment. He also read a letter of apology by the shooter.

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China has announced three days of national mourning as the death toll from last week's devastating earthquake. Another strong aftershock hit the region and the death toll has risen to nearly 32,500, with a further 220,000 injured.

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It's 2 out of three in an attempt at the crown.
Big Brown came from third place around the final turn to score a decisive victory.

Jockey Kent Desormeaux sneaked a peak to see if anyone was gaining on Big Brown.

"I looked between my legs, under my arms, and they were eight [lengths] behind me," Desormeaux said. "I stopped pushing. I said, `That's enough."'

His big bay colt ran away with the Preakness on Saturday and now is pointed squarely down the path toward the Triple Crown.