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Supreme Court Won't Stop Demjanjuk Deportation

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a bid by alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk to stop his deportation to Germany. Justice John Paul Stevens on Thursday made no comment as he rejected Demjanjuk's request.
Posted: 05/07/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

For Parents, Justice Elusive In China School Collapse

The most politically sensitive story to come out of the earthquake that hit southwest China last May is the question of why so many schools collapsed. Since the earthquake, parents who have demanded accountability for the deaths of their children have been punished. One couple shares their frustration.
Posted: 05/07/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Ten U.S. Banks Need $75 Billion In New Capital

The government's long-awaited "stress-test" results have found that 10 of the nation's 19 largest banks need a total of about $75 billion in new capital to withstand losses if the recession worsened.
Posted: 05/07/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Red Cross: Afghan Civilians Dead After U.S. Strike

The International Committee of the Red Cross is confirming its officials have seen "dozens of bodies" including women and children in two villages where Afghan officials allege a U.S. bombing run killed civilians. Afghan leader Hamid Karzai said civilian casualties would be a focus of his meeting with President Barack Obama.
Posted: 05/06/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Marine Helicopter Crash Kills 2 In San Diego County

Authorities said two pilots, the only two people on board, died when their Super Cobra helicopter from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing went down in a remote area shortly before midnight Tuesday.
Posted: 05/06/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Wal-Mart To Pay $2M to Avoid Charges In Trampling

Wal-Mart agreed Wednesday to pay nearly $2 million and improve safety at its 92 New York stores as part of a deal with prosecutors that avoids criminal charges in the trampling death of a temporary worker in November.
Posted: 05/06/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

In China, Quake Tourism Becoming Big Business

China's government and developers are sinking money into tourism projects around the zone where tens of thousands of people died in last May's earthquake. From laser tag in Baoshan to a museum in Dayi that will feature quake simulators, they're aiming to boost the local economy — and memorialize the dead.
Posted: 05/06/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Israeli President Warns Of Iran Nuclear Threat

Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that Iran's nuclear program poses a growing threat to world peace as Iranian leaders use terrorism and religion to pursue imperialist ambitions.
Posted: 05/04/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

For Disabled Chinese Girl, An Uncertain Future

Huang Meihua lost her legs when her school collapsed on her last May in the China earthquake. Now, she struggles with classmates gawking at her prosthetic legs. And she and her parents worry about where she'll attend classes when her temporary school closes.
Posted: 05/04/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Schools Close To Stem Swine Flu Spread

More schools closed in the U.S. Monday in an effort to reduce the spread of swine flu. Included are 24 schools in a district west of Detroit where a high school student may be infected with the new H1N1 flu strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is considering making guidelines on school closures more flexible.
Posted: 05/04/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Dozens Killed In Attack On Ceremony In Turkey

Masked assailants with grenades and automatic weapons attacked a engagement ceremony in southeast Turkey on Monday, killing 45 people. Two girls survived after the bodies of slain friends fell on top of them during the onslaught.
Posted: 05/04/2009 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines