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Obama attacked the oil companies during his address to the nation and states "no more tax breaks for them" while consumers are struggling to fill up their gas tanks oil companies are making huge profits. Some oil companies reported earnings of $25 billion in the first few months of this year. A letter to the congressional leaders from Obama urges an immediate action for the tax subsidies and the revenue should be invested in a clean energy program and to reduce America's reliance on foreign oil.

Lee, MJ. (April 30, 2011). Barack Obama urges end to tax subsidies for Big Oil. Retrieved April 30, 2011, from  http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/53977.html

Six babies are dead from tainted milk powder in China. Authorities uncovered illegal food additives that is used for  quick profits regardless of health risk. Dozens have been arrested since 2008 and a dairy farmer and salesman executed. Authorities seized 23 tons of melamine-tainted milk powder from ice cream maker, which killed 6 infants when the chemical was used in infant formula. The tainted powder was stored in a warehouse and traced back to a company in Mongolia. Since 2008, 6 infants died and 300,000 children became ill after consuming the tainted formula. China sentenced 14 to jail and two were given a  life sentence for selling the tainted milk powder.

Yahoo! News. (April 29, 2011).  China jails 14 for peddling tainted milk powder. Retrieved April 30, 2011, from  China jails 14 for peddling tainted milk powder - Yahoo! News

The royal couple celebrated Friday evening at Buckingham Palace with 300 friends. They continued their celebration the evening after their lunchtime reception.  Their closest friends and family were invited to the evening celebration at the palace. The party was hosted by the Prince of Wales. Kate's evening and wedding gown created by Sarah Burton was absolutely gorgeous. The couple are on their way to their secret honeymoon for the weekend.

News UK. (April 30, 2011). Royal wedding: Couple opt for delayed honeymoon. Retrieved April 30, 2011, from BBC News - Royal wedding: Couple opt for delayed honeymoon

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Chowder a Jack Russell saves a elderly woman from her burning house at the Cape in Massachusetts. The owner of Chowder said that "Chowder was quite persistent  at 4:30 am barking and jumping on him and scratching at his chest." When the Carlino's looked out the window they saw their neighbor's house was engulfed in flames. They ran over to the house and the neighbor was clinking to the door and confined to her wheelchair. The Carlino's rescued the woman and as soon as they walked away from the house the window of the home blew out.  The house was completely destroyed and the woman did not suffer any serious injuries.

Yahoo.News. (April 20, 2011). Cape Dog Helps Save Neighbor From House Fire.  Retrieved April 28, 2011, from Cape Dog Helps Save Neighbor From House Fire

Prince William has invited his entire search and rescue team to his wedding from his base in North Wales. He has also included the widow of his army mentor to his wedding. Susie Roberts lost her husband during a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2007. Prince William was devastated with the death of Maj. Lex Roberts and has kept in touch with his widow a mother of two.

Royal Wedding 2011. (April, 2011) Prince William invites army widow to royal wedding. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from Prince William invites army widow to royal wedding | royalwedding2011news.com

Larcombe, D. (April, 2011). Prince William's invites for his RA pals and transsexual.  The Sun. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from  Prince William’s invites for his RAF pals and transsexual | The Sun |News|Royal Wedding

A 21 year old man survives after plunging 200 ft. off the edge of the Grand Canyon. The driver was saved because his car fell into large pine trees, which prevented the car from continuing to fall. He was able to climb out of the car and he flagged help from a passing motorist. He only suffered minor injuries.

Reuters. (April 27, 2011). Man drives car into the Grand Canyon, survives. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from
Man drives car into Grand Canyon, survives | Reuters

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More tornadoes making havoc killing over 178 people in 5 states within the last several days. There were 128 people killed in Alabama. One city alone in  Tuscaloosa, Alabama had deaths reaching a total of 32 from the destruction of the tornadoes. Many residents are trapped under debris as buildings and homes collapsed. Search and rescue teams continue to search for bodies. The winds were over 200 mph.

 Tanglao, L. & James, M.  (April 28, 2011).  Deadly Tornadoes: 178 Killed Across South, Including 128 in Alabama. abcnews/u.s. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from  http://abcnews.go.com/US/tornadoes-160-killed-south-including-128-alabama/story?id=13474955

Donald Trump accuses the U.S. for manufacturing goods in China he blames the loss of jobs and the economy, due to outsourcing. Unfortunately for the "Donald" many of his Trump-branded "Donald J. Trump Signature Collection" products such as: ties, shirts, hats, stuffed animals, cufflinks, tie clips are all made from China.  The Trump store in the lobby of  "Trump Towers" on 5th avenue, in NY, where his clothing is displayed there was not a label with "made in the U.S." The few things that are made in the U.S. are Trump chocolate bars, books, teas and Christmas ornaments priced at $15 each. His suits that are sold in Macy's are made from Mexico, China and Vietnam.

Siegel, J. (April 28, 2011). Donald trump's Labels Often State 'Made in China.' abcWorld News. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-labels-state-made-china/story?id=13472355

The Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is tomorrow and the threat of terrorism is real. Authorities are taking no chances and security checks of wedding guest of 1,900  will be searched and this will also include royalty and  political leaders from around the world. Undercover officers will be part of the crowd and armed police officers will also be part of the security, which is not customary in a nation that is unarmed. Scotland Yard stated that " they are prepared with over 5,000 police officers and the Royal Wedding will be safe and peaceful."

Watson, T. (April 27, 2011). Despite 'severe' terrorist threat, London police vow safe royal wedding. USA Today. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from Despite 'severe' terrorist threat, London police vow safe royal wedding - USATODAY.com

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President Obama's Birth Certificate has been released. The long form of his birth certificate has been released from Hawaii where president Obama was born. He was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Maybe, Donald Trump will stop the witch hunt and concentrate on his presidential campaign if he actually is going to run. President Obama will address the nation today about this matter.

US TODAY. (April 27, 2011). Obama releases Hawaii birth certificate. Retrieved April 27, 2011, from Obama releases his Hawaii birth certificate - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency

Sony's PlayStation video game online network has been hacked and identity and credit card numbers have been stolen. Over 77 million users accounts have been hacked. Sony became aware of this information 7 days ago, but only announced it yesterday. Information containing users names, addresses, emails, birthdates,  passwords, logins, security questions have been part of the identity theft.

Online Video Games. (April 27, 2011). Sony PlayStation Network user data stolen. Retrieved April 27, 2011, from Sony PlayStation Network user data stolen (Reuters) : Online Video Games

Lindsay Lohan's community service consist of cleaning Los Angeles County morgue. She will play the role of janitor, which will be defined as mopping, scrubbing and even have encounters with the bodies. She registered this week for her community service with a total of 480 hours and 120 of them at LA's county morgue.

Bartholomew, D. (April 26, 2011). Lindsay Lohan to clean up morgue. Contra Costa Times. Retrieved April 27, 2011, from http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_17935920

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The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton  is Friday and concerns of terrorism is a real threat with over a million tourist in the streets of London.  The wedding may be the biggest threat for terrorism by Islamic, IRA and just basic troublemakers.  Scotland Yard is ready for anything with 5,000 armed police and will take a bullet for the royal couple. A YouTube video depicts the royal couple and states "rather Dead than Wed!"British authorities are monitoring Facebook pages to  make sure that a plot is not established against the royal wedding. The UK is calling on all countries to participate in keeping the wedding safe and to make sure that plots are not being set within different countries.

abcMorning America. (April 26, 2011). The Royal Wedding: Anarchists Plot to Spoil Big Day. Retrieved April 26. 2011. from Good Morning America on ABC News - ABC News


Michael Douglas talks about his wife's mental illness actress Catherine Zeta-Jones she was diagnosed with bipolar II. She sought help and checked herself into a mental facility for five days where she was treated with medication. She appears to be doing better and states "that if she helped one person with mental illness and they sought to get help than she accomplished her purpose for making her diagnoses public."

abcMorning America. (April 26, 2011). Michael Douglas to Oprah: Wife Catherine Zeta-Jones Was 'Outed' in Biopolar Struggle. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from Michael Douglas to Oprah: Catherine Zeta-Jones 'Outed' in Bipolar Struggle - ABC News

Tornadoes strike again and severe destruction hits Arkansas with at least 7 people dead. Three people were killed by rising waters. Fear of levees not being able to contain the water in Missouri would create another New Orleans disaster. Many people were evacuated to higher ground in Bluff,  Missouri to prepare for floods due to the threat of the levees giving out.

Tanglao, L. (April 26, 2011). Tornado Outbreak: 7 Dead in Arkansas, Flood Evacuation Near Missouri Levee Break. abcNews/u.s. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from Tornado Outbreak: 7 Dead in Arkansas, Flood Evacuations Near Missouri Levee Break - ABC News

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Are you invited to the royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William on April 29, 2011? Elton John, Lionel Richie are invited to the royal wedding, but Tony Blair formerly UK's Prime Minster was not invited. Over 600,000 tourist are going to be in London this week to be part of the excitement that is expected to be felt throughout the UK.

Plfum, M. (April 25, 2011). Royal Wedding Attracts Droves of Americans to London. abcNews/International. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from Royal Wedding Attracts Droves of Americans to London - ABC News


Gabrielle Gifford will be able to watch her husband launch off in the space shuttle the "Endeavour" on Friday. Gabby Gifford a senator was shot in the head during a campaign in January. She appears to be recuperating well her left side is fine and she speaks in phrases. Mark Kelly her husband will command the last mission of the "Endeavour" on Friday. Gabby received the approval from her doctors that she can travel from Texas to Florida to watch her husband launch off.

Sunseri, G. (April 24, 2011). Gabrielle Giffords Is Ready for Shuttle Launch. Gabrielle Giffords Cleared for Husband's Launch. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from Gabrielle Giffords Is Ready for Shuttle Launch, Doctors Report Improvement - ABC News

A Seattle man had a prank pulled on him of 900 peeps appearing on his front lawn Easter morning. Peeps are colorful and made of a sugary marshmallow and are quite common during Easter time.  The peeps of chicks and bunnies were on skewers and placed all over the home. The prankster and prankee did know each other.

Seattle KABC. Seattle home hit w/900 peeps in Easter Prank. Retrieved April 25, 2011, from Seattle home hit w/ 900 peeps in Easter prank - Silobreaker

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 Miners get trapped in the village of Pantukan town in Compostela Valley in the Philippines, due to a landslide last Friday. The lack of oxygen and rising waters are threatening 17 trapped miners. The search will continue and 5 miners were found dead and 17 are still missing.

GMANews (April 24, 2011). Lack of oxygen, rising water threaten 17 trapped miners. Retrieved April 24, 2011, from Lack of oxygen, rising water threaten 17 trapped miners - Regions - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News

Jon Bon Jovi singer opens a homeless shelter for young adults in Philadelphia. The housing project will consist of 10 two bedroom units, a lounge, and computer spaces. It also has a recreational area, it can support temporary housing for 20 homeless youths under the age of 21. "The Right of Passage" will provide a safe place and the skills and experiences that are needed for the youths to become independent and responsible. The residents are required to work at least 30 hours a week, do daily chores, participate in life classes and complete community service at least 3 hours a month. The residents are also required to pay rent.
Newsroom Jersey. (April 23, 2011). Jon Bon Jovi helping teens in Philadelphia. Retrieved April 24, 2011, from http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/movies/jon-bon-jovi-helping-teens-in-philadelphia

Four are hurt near a church in Baghdad a bomb blew up outside of a catholic church. The bomb blew up after Easter mass service at Sacred Heart Church. The roadside bomb exploded at the rear of the entrance of the church leaving two civilians and two police officers wounded.

Addas, H. (April 24, 2011). At least four hurt in Easter blast near Baghdad church. Reuters. Retrieved April 24, 2011, from http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/24/us-iraq-violence-church-idUSTRE73N0TR20110424