The United States and other members of the Group of Eight industrial nations are expressing hope that Greece remains in the eurozone, saying all of the nations have an interest in strengthening the eurozone. (May 19)
Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." (May 19)
Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male Ukrainian television channel reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of the film "Men in Black III." (May 19)
A blind Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital Saturday and boarded a plane that took off for the United States, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. (May 19)
A new private rocket bound for the International Space Station roared to life for a history-making liftoff Saturday, but remained stuck on the ground following a last-second abort. (May 19)
The countdown reached all the way to practically zero Saturday morning for the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. A NASA spokesman said the engine ignition sequence started, but there was an automatic shutdown by on-board computers. (May 19)
Highlights during this day in history: Actress Marilyn Monroe sings a sultry 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy; Black militant Malcolm X born; Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dies; The Who's Pete Townshend born. (May 19)
President Obama has convened G-8 leaders at Camp David to debate the best way out of Europe's debt crisis. But he's also grappling with Afghanistan, the focus of the NATO summit he's hosting in Chicago starting Sunday. (May 18)
President Barack Obama is putting Camp David, the presidential hideaway, on full display for this weekend's summit of the Group of Eight industrial nations, the largest gathering of foreign leaders ever to assemble there. (May 18)
An Anchorage seafood restaurant heralded its grand opening Friday by mimicking Alaska Airlines' splashy salmon show in Seattle. It received a 30-pound king and a seven-pound sockeye salmon for its grand opening, hours after Seattle did. (May 18)
A 14-year-old boy struggling to stand on 2 broken legs pleads with an instructor to "please help me" as laughter from classmates drowns out his cries. Video obtained by the AP shows some of what the boy experienced at St. John's Military School. (May 18)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived at Washington's Dulles International Airport. She joins other world leaders of the G-8 for a summit covering a range of issues including the economy and Afghanistan. (May 18)
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Washington to join other world leaders of the G-8 for a summit. The arrival comes after a decision by President Vladimir Putin that he would skip the gathering and send Medvedev in his place. (May 18)
On Friday, thousands of protesters have gathered in downtown Chicago leading up to a two-day NATO summit that is expected to draw even larger demonstrations. Many office buildings were closed as workers were warned to stay home. (May 18)
Here's the latest news for Friday, May 18, 2012 : Facebook stock climbs then evens out in public debut; French leader sticks to Afghan pullout timetable; Thousands of protesters gather for pre-NATO rally; Jackie Chan goes out fighting
Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada arrives at Washington's Dulles International Airport. He joins other world leaders of the G-8 for a summit covering a range of issues including the economy and Afghanistan. (May 18)
It's Facebook's big day. The site, which was born in a dorm room eight years ago and has grown into a worldwide network of almost a billion people, is making the most talked-about stock market debut in years. (May 18)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was briefly interrupted by an anti-abortion heckler during a graduation speech at Georgetown University. A school official says the protester was escorted off campus by police and released. (May 18)
It's Facebook's big day. The site, which was born in a dorm room eight years ago and has grown into a worldwide network of almost a billion people, is making the most talked-about stock market debut in years. (May 18)
Inside the heavily secured Chicago City Hall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down for a lengthy interview with The Associated Press. The mayor spoke about security and the economic boost the NATO summit will provide Chicago. (May 18th)
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