Pentagon eyes contractor ties to hunt for militants (Reuters) Reuters - The Pentagon said on Monday it was looking into "serious allegations" about a U.S. Defense Department official accused of setting up a unit of private contractors in Afghanistan and Pakistan to help track and kill suspected militants.
Protesters push for polls as Thai tensions build (Reuters) Reuters - Tens of thousands of protesters pressed ahead with a mass street rally in Bangkok on Monday after Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva rebuffed their demand for elections at a time of heightened political tension.
Netanyahu defies U.S. over Jerusalem settlement (Reuters) Reuters - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejected any curbs on Jewish settlement in and around Jerusalem, defying Washington in Israel's deepening crisis with U.S. President Barack Obama's administration.
House panel takes step on final healthcare bill (Reuters) Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee took the first step on Monday toward passing a healthcare reform bill, launching a process that could culminate with a final House vote this week.
Dr. says Beckham's Achilles' tendon totally torn (AP) AP - David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder is expected to be out of action for about six months.
Glamour boy Beckham to miss World Cup after injury (AP) AP - Unless David Beckham can mend it as well as he can bend it, soccer's now-limping glamour boy will miss this summer's World Cup — a blow to tournament organizers, sponsors, TV viewers and average fans.
IAAF wants 2004 US relay team stripped of gold (AP) AP - The IAAF is recommending the U.S. women's 4x400 meter relay team at the 2004 Athens Olympics be stripped of its gold medal because qualifying runner Crystal Cox has admitted to doping.
