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AP Sources: IOC, USOC Agree on Proposed Money Deal

abcnews.go.com — International and U.S. Olympic leaders have agreed in principle on a new revenue-sharing deal that would end years of acrimony and clear the way for America to bid again for future games, officials familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday. Two senior officials told The Associated Press that the International Olympic Committee and U.S.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
MT @stevewilsonap: IOC, USOC reach agreement in principle on new revenue-sharing deal. Must be approved by both boards. http://t.co/WxXz6nJL
Steve Wilson European Sports Editor, Associated Press @stevewilsonap
My AP latest: IOC, USOC reach agreement in principle on new revenue-sharing deal. Must be approved by both boards. http://t.co/i4P97TVb

Man With Zebra, Parrot in Front Seat Charged With DUI

abcnews.go.com — Police in Dubuque, Iowa, responded to an unusual call this week: reports of a zebra and a parrot in the front seat of a truck parked outside a bar. The striped animal and his fine feathered friend were there to keep their owner company, but weren't allowed in the bar.
Amanda Meade Media Journalist, The Australian @meadea
RT @nicchristensen: Headline of the day: "Man With Zebra, Parrot in Front Seat Charged With DUI" HT @canning30 - http://t.co/5a2SXwlK
Ben Greenman Editor, The New Yorker @bengreenman
"Man With Zebra, Parrot in Front Seat Charged With DUI" http://t.co/CmDhz39N What made the police suspicious?

Tornado Backdrop in Kansas Wedding Photos

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Courtesy Cate Eighmey Photography Caleb and Candra Pence tied the knot on Saturday evening in rural Harper County, Kan. But their "I dos" weren't the only event to draw attention. Two large tornadoes were the backdrop for their wedding photos. "I saw the tornado forming even before the wedding started," Caleb said.
Dave Levinthal Reporter, Politico @davelevinthal
Great. Now every bride in America is going to want a tornado in her wedding photos. http://t.co/55thiJ3l
Jonathan Betz Reporter, WFAA Dallas @jebetz
Tornado backdrop in Kansas wedding pictures. Photos, story: http://t.co/mUMiB5IU via @ABC

Slip ‘N Slide (The Note)

abcnews.go.com — By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: POLL WOES: On several key measures Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is creeping up on President Obama, including on the question of which candidate better understands the problems of average Americans.
Josh Kraushaar Executive Editor, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineJosh
RT @amyewalter: Obama's standing in latest ABC/WaPo poll defies political gravity. My take in today's Note http://t.co/15FbQh0S
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
RT @rickklein: Romney's mission: build himself up on economy. Obama's mission: tear Romney down. My take on new poll http://t.co/i52WA9yK
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
Romney's mission: build himself up on economy. Obama's mission: tear Romney down on economy. my take on new poll: http://t.co/dy0vbUTS
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
RT @amyewalter: Obama's standing in latest ABC/WaPo poll defies political gravity. My take in today's Note http://t.co/i52WA9yK
Amy Walter Political Director, ABC News @amyewalter
Obama's standing in latest ABC/WaPo poll defies political gravity. My take in today's Note http://t.co/15FbQh0S
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Prosperity Shortfall Puts Obama at Risk; But Romney’s Not Yet Seized the Day

abcnews.go.com — Americans are nearly twice as likely to say they've gotten worse off as better off under Barack Obama's presidency, a prosperity shortfall resembling the one that cost the first President Bush his job in 1992. But Mitt Romney has yet to seize the opportunity fully, with weaknesses on personal as well as professional qualities that are keeping the 2012 race a close one.
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
Obama job approval under 50 (47 approve, 49 disapprove) for 2nd time since killing of #OBL http://t.co/m0Pn6J1q #ABCPostPoll @langerresearch
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
2 in 10 think they’d be better off had Romney been steering the economy instead of Obama - http://t.co/m0Pn6J1q @langerresearch
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
fascinating cut on our new poll - Obama's narrow edge among married women turned into 17-point gap in one month: http://t.co/xbR07Nog
James Fuller Staff Writer, Daily Herald @DH_jfuller
This ABC/Washington Post poll is the crux of the entire presidential race for many voters: http://t.co/jfP9rqPw
Steven Shepard Polling Editor, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineSteve
Give Gary Langer credit for consistency: Tells AAPOR that people focus too much on horserace, then buries in 11th graf http://t.co/sEHA6Ffd
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Tornado Backdrop in Kansas Wedding Photos

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Courtesy Cate Eighmey Photography Caleb and Candra Pence tied the knot on Saturday evening in rural Harper County, Kan. But their "I dos" weren't the only event to draw attention. Two large tornadoes were the backdrop for their wedding photos. "I saw the tornado forming even before the wedding started," Caleb said.
Lindsay Cohen Reporter, KOMO News Seattle @cohenkomo
Tornado captured as backdrop in Kansas wedding photos http://t.co/PzABRDCw (via @ABC) #whoa

Google Doodle, a Music Synthesizer, Pays Tribute to Robert Moog

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Google If you were a little less productive at work the day Google had that cool Les Paul Doodle on its homepage - you know, the one that let you record your own guitar riffs - be prepared to lose even more time today.
Joanna Stern Senior Reviews Editor, The Verge @JoannaStern
Who is totally annoying someone right now with the awesome Moog Synthesizer Google Doodle? http://t.co/cO9MtO4u

South Carolina AFL-CIO Leader Bashes Nikki Haley Pinata

abcnews.go.com — Donna Dewitt, the outgoing president of the South Carolina AFL-CIO, is seen in this video bashing a piñata of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's face while Dewitt and her colleagues were at a retreat in Columbia, S.C. Saturday afternoon.
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
More from S.C. AFL-CIO leader on the Nikki Haley piñata: "I would have played the game with them no matter" what http://t.co/bJ7o6aMo
Amy Walter Political Director, ABC News @amyewalter
RT @michaelpfalcone: “Kids use piñatas all the time,” AFL-CIO official tells @ArletteSaenz re: Nikki Haley incident http://t.co/xvKedpEe

Top Obama Donor Tied to Bain Layoffs

abcnews.go.com — The Obama campaign's latest attack tells the story of workers at an Indiana office supply company who lost their jobs after a Bain-owned company named American Pad & Paper (Ampad) took over their company and drove it out of business.
Jim Newell Freelance Journalist @jim_newell
haha, spokespeople. AmPad layoffs = "the challenging situation at the Marion plant" http://t.co/TVzE0YOE
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
Bain doesn't dispute to @jonkarl that Obama donor Lavine was on Ampad board, but says he wasn't involved w/ layoffs - http://t.co/Bs9ZGYwx

Missing Harvard Student Found Dead

abcnews.go.com — The body of a missing Harvard Business School student who was last seen outside a waterfront bar in Portland, Maine, days before his graduation, was recovered Tuesday from the city's harbor, police said. Around noon today police found the body of Nathan Bihlmaier, 31, who on Thursday would have received his MBA and in June would have become a father for the first time.
David Schoetz Staff Writer, New York Daily News @Schoetz
missing Harvard Business School student found dead in Portland, Maine after night on town #sad http://t.co/ujgryWXy (via @goldmanrussell)

Cory Booker ‘Fit To Be Tied’ After GOP’s ‘I Stand with Cory Booker’ Email

abcnews.go.com — NEW YORK - For the second day, Newark Mayor Cory Booker scrambled to clarify his comments criticizing the Obama campaign's assault on Mitt Romney's job creation record at Bain Capital after he sent the Obama administration into full blown damage-control while the GOP continued to take full advantage of the New Jersey mayor's blunder on "Meet the Press."
Alex Burns Reporter, Politico @aburnspolitico
RT @kakukowski: ABC News: Cory Booker 'Fit To Be Tied' After GOP's 'I Stand with Cory Booker' Email http://t.co/gh8zz6Gn
Michael McAuliff Washington Reporter, New York Daily News @mmcauliff
RT @rickklein Cory Booker (basically): You won't like me when I'm angry. "Fit to be tied," he says. http://t.co/hsUKGxzD
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
Cory Booker (basically): You won't like me when I'm angry. "Fit to be tied," he says. http://t.co/VGKJFFLF

Beam Them up: Ashes of 'Star Trek' Actor in Orbit

abcnews.go.com — James Doohan, Scotty from "Star Trek," spent his acting career whizzing through the cosmos. Gordon Cooper was one of America's famous Mercury seven astronauts. And Bob Shrake spent his work life anonymously helping send NASA's high-tech spacecraft to other planets. Now the three men who made space their lives are also making space their final resting place.
Seth Borenstein Science Writer, Associated Press @borenbears
For James Doohan of Star Trek, Gordon Cooper, & many others after @SpaceX launch, space really is the final frontier http://t.co/mWAoWen6
Seth Borenstein Science Writer, Associated Press @borenbears
Three men who lived for space, now rest in space (and peace) after @SpaceX launch; one is Scotty from #Startrek; http://t.co/mWAoWen6

Google Completes Motorola Deal, Heralding New Era

abcnews.go.com — Google has completed its $12.5 billion purchase of device maker Motorola Mobility in a deal that poses new challenges for the Internet's most powerful company as it tries to shape the future of mobile computing. The deal closed Tuesday, nine months after Google Inc.
Michael Liedtke Technology Writer, Associated Press @liedtkesfc
Just how much does Google know aboutthe hardware business? We are about to find out now that the Motorola deal is done: http://t.co/FVeEtTux

Biden: Romney’s Economics Sound Like I’ll Have Another, ‘Except Horse Is a Winner’

abcnews.go.com — Vice President Joe Biden today said Mitt Romney's economic policies bring to mind Kentucky Derby and Preakness champ I'll Have Another, "except the horse is a real winner."
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
ICYMI - Biden: Romney's Economics Sound Like I'll Have Another, 'Except Horse Is a Winner' > http://t.co/3Ewzr2AK

Future First Lady?

abcnews.go.com — Ann Romney talks about living in the White House and battling MS.
Robin Abcarian Political Reporter, LA Times @rabcarian
In 2007, Ann Romney told ABC News the most painful part of the campaign was being accused of animal cruelty, at 9:48 http://t.co/AnYYDVC8

The New College Classes That Require Top Secret Clearance

abcnews.go.com — America's most high-tech intelligence agency is looking to American colleges for the next generation of cyber warriors and it is now designing its own top secret classes to prepare them for training in the dark arts of cyber espionage.
Maggie Schneider National Assignment Editor, CNN @MaggieCNN
The New College Classes That Require Top Secret Clearance (where was this when I was in school!?!) http://t.co/3VvDpWLH (via @ABC)

The New College Classes That Require Top Secret Clearance

abcnews.go.com — America's most high-tech intelligence agency is looking to American colleges for the next generation of cyber warriors and it is now designing its own top secret classes to prepare them for training in the dark arts of cyber espionage.
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: The New College Classes That Require Top Secret Clearance http://t.co/QWwQGP3H #NSA #espionage

Texas, Idaho Friendliest Places to Launch Businesses

abcnews.go.com — A night view of Dallas. (Getty Images) What are the friendliest places to launch a small business? According to 6,022 small entrepreneurs and job creators, Idaho and Texas will roll out the welcome wagon. But if you happen to call California, Vermont or Rhode Island home, you might want to think about moving.
Jason Cohen Senior Editor, Texas Monthly @cohenesque
It's lonely work RT @RepKenMarchant: #Texas named one of the friendless places to start a small business: http://t.co/xBlWkXUa

Facebook IPO: Lessons Learned for Retail Investors

abcnews.go.com — With Facebook's stock down 11 percent at Monday's close, many retail investors who thought they were getting the hot ticket in town may soon be playing hot potato with their Facebook shares. If there's one lesson to be learned from Facebook's IPO letdown, it's don't buy a stock based on emotion, said Bill Middleton, president of Sound Portfolio Advisors of Mystic, Conn.
Rachel Elson Managing Editor, Inc. @rachel_elson
RT @moorehn: Nice piece and hilarious picture. RT @ABC Lessons for Retail Investors From Facebook's Wobbly IPO http://t.co/uT8EOUTj
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
Nice piece and hilarious picture. RT @ABC Lessons for Retail Investors From Facebook's Wobbly IPO http://t.co/yi8gM8CC

Missing Harvard Student Found Dead

abcnews.go.com — The body of a missing Harvard Business School student who was last seen outside a waterfront bar in Portland, Maine, days before his graduation, was recovered Tuesday from the city's harbor, police said. Around noon today police found the body of Nathan Bihlmaier, 31, who on Thursday would have received his MBA and in June would have become a father for the first time.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABC: Missing Harvard MBA student found dead http://t.co/75TvBzx2

Romney at Bain, Americans Not Doing Better Off - Today’s Q’s for O’s WH - 5/22/2012

abcnews.go.com — TAPPER: To follow on Tommy's question, why would you conclude, or why would the White House or the president conclude that because Mitt Romney ran his private equity firm a certain way that he would run the country the same way? He's - Mr. Romney has talked about experience that he has from that.
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
Romney at Bain, Americans Not Doing Better Off -- Today's Q's for O's WH > http://t.co/j7uoojXC

Former CNN Executive Caught Putting Dog Doo in Neighbor’s Mailbox

abcnews.go.com — The former president of CNN's Headline News almost found himself in deep doo-doo after he was caught on camera placing a bag filled with dog excrement in a neighbor's mailbox last week. Bob Furnad was seemingly oblivious to the surveillance camera capturing him and his dog as he looked up his neighbor's driveway, then shoved a plastic baggie into their mailbox.
Foster Kamer Senior Editor, New York Observer @weareyourfek
Former CNN exec busted putting dog poo in neighbor's mailbox. To be fair, his sucessor put Nancy Grace on prime time: http://t.co/JuELMZ4o

Romney Rakes in $3 Million at Connecticut Fundraiser, Supporter Says

abcnews.go.com — Mitt Romney is in the middle of a fundraising blitz. After a successful Florida swing that brought in about $10 million, his campaign says it expects fundraisers in Connecticut and New York Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday to bring in another $10 million.
David M. Drucker Associate Politics Editor, Roll Call @DavidMDrucker
RT @ArletteSaenz: RT @shushwalshe Romney hauled in 3 million dollars at his Sunday Connecticut events: http://t.co/qwouzEur

Paris-to-Charlotte Flight Diversion Due to 'Security Issue'

abcnews.go.com — A French citizen whose "suspicious behavior" during a flight from Paris to Charlotte, N.C., led to the US Airways jet being diverted to Bangor, Maine, is now under arrest, one official said. Rep.
Christopher Sighn Reporter, ABC 15 Phoenix @ChristopherSign
RT @ABC: "Suspicious" passenger arrested in flight diversion http://t.co/De81J4Zq

Accused Tennessee Show Horse Abuser Pleads Guilty

abcnews.go.com — One of the leading trainers in the famed Tennessee Walking Horse industry admitted today that he abused horses under his care to enhance their performance, the latest step in a case that has renewed controversy over the treatment of animals in the sport.
Megan Chuchmach Producer, Investigative Unit, ABC News @megcourtney
Following our @Nightline investigation last week: Accused Tennessee Show Horse Abuser Pleads Guilty - ABC News http://t.co/sgis6nQq

Accused Tennessee Show Horse Abuser Pleads Guilty

abcnews.go.com — One of the leading trainers in the famed Tennessee Walking Horse industry admitted today that he abused horses under his care to enhance their performance, the latest step in a case that has renewed controversy over the treatment of animals in the sport.
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: Accused Tennessee Show Horse Abuser Pleads Guilty http://t.co/MFNVhut7 #animals @megcourtney

Facebook Execs Still Billionaires, Millionaires Despite Stock Below IPO Price

abcnews.go.com — As Facebook's stock hovers around $33 a share on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg's stock value may have decreased over $2 billion since the company went public on Friday. But don't cry for the boy wonder CEO and his cadre of staffers and insiders who cashed in on last week's IPO.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABCWorldNews: Facebook's Employees Likely Still Cheering Despite Stock Cooling http://t.co/0Kztnr3c

Next Up: Obama Changes Lines of Succession for Federal Departments

abcnews.go.com — Attention doomsday prophets: President Obama has initiated an executive-branch shakeup that could be consequential in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. This week, Obama altered the lines of succession at the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, the National Archives and Records Administration, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation for foreign aid.
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
How the director of the GW Bush Library got into an Obama line of succession and why EPA's is 13 people long - http://t.co/U40OqHnv @C_good

ABC News Announces Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer as Anchors of “Good Afternoon America”

abcnews.go.com — One-Hour Extension of Good Morning America Begins Airing on Monday, July 9 at 2PM ET and Continues for Nine Subsequent Weeks Beginning Monday, July 9, ABC News will air a one hour extension of "Good Morning America" for nine weeks titled "Good Afternoon America."
Vanessa Echols News Anchor, WFTV Orlando @VanessaEchols
RT @abcWNN: IT'S OFFICIAL: @JoshElliottABC & @LaraSpencer to Anchor "Good Afternoon America" http://t.co/WuAYNqiz [cc @GMA]
Ryan Hughes Reporter, WFTV Orlando @RHughesWFTV
RT @rePetePro: IT'S OFFICIAL: @JoshElliottABC & @LaraSpencer to Anchor "Good Afternoon America" http://t.co/2zrLIeLE [cc @GMA]
Brooke Cain Television Blogger, News & Observer @WarmTV
RT @brianstelter: ABC: "Good Afternoon America" will air at 2pm in July & Aug: http://t.co/ieEeL5YC Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer host.
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
RT @brianstelter: ABC makes it official: "Good Afternoon America" will air at 2pm in July & August http://t.co/kHiRXNyA
Brian Stelter Media Reporter, New York Times @brianstelter
ABC makes it official: "Good Afternoon America" will air at 2pm in July & August: http://t.co/MN2iu0tB Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer will host.
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SpaceX Falcon Rocket Launched to Space Station; Private Dragon Capsule Flying Where Only NASA and Other Government Agencies Did Before

abcnews.go.com — The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket safely launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station before dawn today, carrying a Dragon capsule with 1,000 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station -- and, much more important, the hopes for a new way of doing space travel. "Falcon flew perfectly!
Ned Potter Science and Technology Producer, ABC News @NedPotterABC
#SpaceX launch: multimillionaires who would take over for #NASA - @ABC News: http://t.co/yXVCS2UY

ooVoo: 12-Way Video Calling Comes to Facebook and the iPad

abcnews.go.com — (Image Credit: ooVoo) Skype and FaceTime might be the household names when it comes to video calling these days, but ooVoo doesn't want that to be the case for much longer. The video chat service announced today that it's bringing its 12-way video calling feature - yes, you can see and speak to 11 other people on your computer at the same time - to Facebook.
Tim Carmody Senior Features Writer, The Verge @tcarmody
"The duodecimo" RT @Techmeme: ooVoo: 12-Way Video Calling Comes to Facebook and the iPad (@joannastern / ABC News) http://t.co/IcIv6FYM

President Obama Directly Seeks to Make Romney’s Business Experience the “Bain” of His Existence

abcnews.go.com — Kiichiro Sato/AP At the close of the NATO Summit, taking questions from reporters, President Obama launched his most direct attack yet at challenger Mitt Romney, defending his campaign's attacks on Romney's tenure at Bain Capital and full-throatedly saying "this is what this campaign is going to be about."
Chrystia Freeland Global Editor-at-Large, Reuters @cafreeland
RT @jaketapper: President Obama Defends Trying to Make Romney's Business Experience the "Bain" of His Existence > http://t.co/Aj3icYIy
Joshua Green National Correspondent, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @JoshuaGreen
RT @jaketapper President Obama Defends Trying to Make Romney's Business Experience the "Bain" of His Existence > http://t.co/VrkhCGGw
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
President Obama Defends Trying to Make Romney's Business Experience the "Bain" of His Existence > http://t.co/Aj3icYIy
Karen Travers White House Reporter, ABC News @karentravers
RT @jaketapper: President Obama Defends Trying to Make Romney's Business Experience the "Bain" of His Existence > http://t.co/dSsSvby6
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Obama Defends Campaign Attacks on Romney Career, from @jaketapper > http://t.co/oFCyczYd

Las Vegas Bellagio Heist Foiled

abcnews.go.com — (Image credit: KTNV/ABC News) A band of hapless thieves with no "Ocean's 11″-like finesse were foiled while allegedly attempting to rob the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, leaving behind a wig, sunglasses and $115,000 in casino chips. The botched heist took place Saturday night in the famed hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
Christian Torres Web Reporter, Kaiser Health News @christiant555
Ocean's 11 minus the success, coolness, finesse... shall I go on? RT @ABC Las Vegas Bellagio heist foiled http://t.co/DidAwxfq

Counterfeit Chinese Parts Slipping Into U.S. Military Aircraft: Senate Report

abcnews.go.com — Counterfeit electronic parts from China are "flooding" into critical U.S. military systems, including special operations helicopters and surveillance planes, and are putting the nation's troops at risk, according to a new U.S. Senate committee report.
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: Counterfeit Chinese Parts Slipping Into U.S. #Military Aircraft: Report http://t.co/hIPOfLPy 3 #china #navy

Obama Super PAC Reprises GOP Attacks on Romney, Bain

abcnews.go.com — Priorities USA Action, the pro-Obama super PAC, is out with a scathing reminder to Republicans that just a few months ago many of the party's leading voices were the ones attacking Mitt Romney and his record at private equity firm Bain Capital.
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Obama super PAC reprises GOP attacks on Romney, Bain > http://t.co/d7PSgEnS

For a Look at Bain's Businesses, Go to the Mall

abcnews.go.com — While Bain Capital has only recently been flung into the nation's consciousness, many of the businesses that are now owned by the company that Mitt Romney helped create have been household names for decades. From Staples to Burger King, the private equity investment firm has a substantial stake in dozens of companies that, combined, are worth $60 billion, according to the Bain Capital website.
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
Next Obama Line of Attack? - Is Bain trying to make America fat? http://t.co/HNG02qop

Mount Everest Death Toll at Four with One Missing

abcnews.go.com — It was rush hour on Mount Everest this weekend with 150 climbers reaching the summit, including a 73-year-old woman, but the world's tallest peak also claimed the lives of four climbers, and one more is missing.
Jim Beal Jr. Music Columnist and Entertainment Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @jimbealjr
RT @oncetreyminator: Mount Everest traffic jam. 150 reach summit this weekend. 4 die. http://t.co/xo9ERTox #fb

Celebrity-Certified Memorial Day Recipes

abcnews.go.com — Need a little help planning your Memorial Day menu? Hollywood's here to lend a hand. ABCNews.com reached out to a few famous celebrity party throwers to find out what they'll be grilling and swilling this holiday weekend. Click through for recipes that'll make your summer kick off a smash hit.
Sheila Marikar Entertainment Reporter and Producer, ABC News @SheilaYM
Looking for a drink this Memorial Day? Kate Walsh's martini will make you think it's summertime, all the time. http://t.co/mXf8evBm

What’s Your Verdict: 14 Years Old and Life Without Parole?

abcnews.go.com — The Supreme Court has already rejected the death penalty for juvenile offenders, but what about life without parole? Justices are considering two cases: One involves Evan Miller, who beat a neighbor and then set his trailer on fire so that the man burned to death.
Zach Byron Wolf Political Editor, ABCNews.com, and ABC News Deputy Political Director, ABC News @zbyronwolf
Should a 14 year-old get life without parole? What's your verdict? http://t.co/VwI6fUJs @arianedevogue @otusnews

SpaceX Launch: Falcon Rocket Carries Cremated Ashes of James Doohan ('Scotty' of 'Star Trek'), Astronaut Gordon Cooper

abcnews.go.com — When the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket headed into orbit before dawn today, it quietly carried some celebrities with it. Or at least their ashes. Remember the actor James Doohan, who played Scotty on the original "Star Trek" series? He died in 2005, and some of his ashes were in a container in the rocket's second stage.
Ned Hibberd Reporter, Fox 26 Houston @NedHibberd
RT @ABC: Celebrities' Ashes Launched on SpaceX Falcon Rocket http://t.co/zWdOmP9M

'Gummy Bear' Breast Implants: The Future of Breast Augmentation Surgery?

abcnews.go.com — Like kids in a candy store, more women are seeking out a type of silicone breast implant that one doctor calls the "gummy bear." Dr. Grant Stevens, a prominent plastic surgeon in Marina Del Rey, Calif., coined the term "gummy bear breast implant."
David Novarro Anchor, ABC New York @DavidNovarro7
The late nite comics are goint to enjoy this story. http://t.co/Yd6cnEJo
Stephanie Hockridge Anchor and Reporter, ABC 15 Phoenix @SHockridgeABC15
RT @ABC: 'Gummy Bear' Breast Implants: The Future of Breast Augmentation Surgery? http://t.co/BEC4Ccur

Unidentified Man Survives Niagara Falls Plunge

abcnews.go.com — Image Credit: Jared Fisk A man who climbed over a retaining wall and leaped into the Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, Canada, earlier today is at an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to news reports.
Mitch Jelniker Anchor, 7 News Denver @MitchJelniker
Man Survives Niagara Falls Plunge http://t.co/VJCYFkjw

The Note’s Must-Reads for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

abcnews.go.com — The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers.
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
RT @rePetePro: The Note's Must-Reads | today's top political stories: http://t.co/fzVBL8GU [cc @RickKlein @ABCpolitics]

Contentious 'Gummy Bear' Breast Implant

abcnews.go.com — Doctor says this type of silicone implant is safer, but what's the real story?
David Wright Correspondent, ABC News @abcdavid
Gummy bear breasts? Our story tonight on @Nightline via @drgrantstevens and others. http://t.co/svuNIgV1

California Sea Weed Mystery: 4 Tons of Pot Found Floating Off Coast

abcnews.go.com — More than four tons of marijuana - reportedly worth more than $3 million -- was found floating listlessly off the coast of Southern California with no suspected owners in sight, authorities said. A boater spotted the 180 bales of pot, wrapped in plastic, bobbing about 15 miles from the coastal town of Dana Point, Calif.
Josh Sternberg Freelance Journalist @joshsternberg
RT @ProducerMatthew Four tons of marijuana found floating off the coast of California - http://t.co/1o0UkxPO
Clara Jeffery Co-Editor, Mother Jones @ClaraJeffery
"listlessly" RT @ProducerMatthew Four tons of marijuana found floating off the coast of California - http://t.co/DKMigAJp
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Four tons of marijuana found floating off the coast of California - http://t.co/Qe36S6uH

SpaceX Launch: Falcon Rocket Carries Cremated Ashes of James 'Scotty' Doohan of 'Star Trek,' Astronaut Gordon Cooper

abcnews.go.com — When SpaceX launches its Falcon 9 rocket it will secretly be carrying celebrities. Actor James Doohan, who played Scotty on the original "Star Trek" series, died in 2005. His ashes will be on board this mission -- as will those of Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper and 306 other people.
Susie Bodman Custom Projects Editor, Statesman Journal @Sciwhat
Scotty! :) RT @JPMajor: The #SpaceX Falcon rocket also carries the remains of some famous folks... http://t.co/OGzPUGF5 #DragonLaunch

California Sea Weed Mystery: 4 Tons of Pot Found Floating Off Coast

abcnews.go.com — More than four tons of marijuana - reportedly worth more than $3 million -- was found floating listlessly off the coast of Southern California with no suspected owners in sight, authorities said. A boater spotted the 180 bales of pot, wrapped in plastic, bobbing about 15 miles from the coastal town of Dana Point, Calif.
Ryan Hughes Reporter, WFTV Orlando @RHughesWFTV
RT @rePetePro: SEA WEED MYSTERY! 4 Tons of Pot Found Floating Off California http://t.co/k7g0RzAV
Eric Randall Writer, The Atlantic Wire, The Atlantic @ericnrandall
@DavidMFriend1 ABC's got you covered. "Sea Weed Mystery: 4 Tons of Pot Found Floating Off California" http://t.co/JvMQE5KK
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: Sea Weed Mystery: 4 Tons of Pot Found Floating Off California http://t.co/KfmTBP7X

Zuckerberg Bride, Priscilla Chan, Not Your Usual Billionaire’s Wife

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Julie Jacobson/AP Photo Just as we thought Facebook CEO and newly minted billionaire Mark Zuckerberg was on top of the world, he surprised even his friends by marrying his college sweetheart, 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, just after he led the company to one of the biggest IPOs in tech history.
Anne Trujillo Anchor, 7 News Denver @annetrujillo7
The #Zuckerberg bride.. I was curious about her. http://t.co/J5KnTpHK http://t.co/dwG5LMgn
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABCWorldNews: Meet the First Lady of Facebook: Priscilla Chan http://t.co/qiPSmtQx #ABCWorldNews

Questions from Troops for the President - Today’s Qs for O - 5/21/2012

abcnews.go.com — PRESIDENT OBAMA: I'm going to call on Jake Tapper because Jake, the - Jay Carney told me that you've been talking to some of our troops in Afghanistan and, since so much of the topic of this summit has been on Afghanistan, obviously none of this would be working were it not for the extraordinary sacrifices that they're making.
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
President Obama Answers Questions from US Troops About Afghanistan > http://t.co/VGmbflVZ
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
.@jaketapper asks troops' questions of President Obama on Afghanistan: http://t.co/EFf5c7s3

'Gummy Bear' Breast Implants: The Future of Breast Augmentation Surgery?

abcnews.go.com — Like kids in a candy store, more women are seeking out a type of silicone breast implant that one doctor calls the "gummy bear." Dr. Grant Stevens, a prominent plastic surgeon in Marina Del Rey, Calif., coined the term "gummy bear breast implant."
Tim Eigo Editor, Arizona Attorney Magazine @azatty
Breasts, bears, big business RT @ABC "Gummy Bear" Breast Implants: The Future of Breast Augmentation Surgery? http://t.co/wKFAb6ww

Obama Campaign Does Damage Control After Dems Question Anti-Bain Strategy

abcnews.go.com — (Image Credit: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images) The Obama campaign is in full damage-control mode one day after Newark Mayor Cory Booker publicly derided Democrats' assault on presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney over his record at Bain Capital. Chief Obama strategist David Axelrod today publicly rebuked Booker, a popular and high-profile surrogate for the campaign, saying he was "just wrong."
Jim Geraghty Campaign Correspondent, National Review @jimgeraghty
RT @RyanGOP: ABC: "Obama Campaign Does Damage Control After Dems Question Anti-Bain Strategy" http://t.co/8Uf9K8x7
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Obama Campaign Does Damage Control After Dems Question Anti-Bain Strategy > http://t.co/SQu73QVw

NAACP Chief: Marriage Equality Is a Civil Right

abcnews.go.com — NAACP President Benjamin Jealous said Monday he hopes the group's resolution supporting same-sex marriage will encourage blacks to support marriage equality as a civil right if the question is put to voters on the ballot in Maryland or other states.
Karen Sloan International Online Video Editor, Associated Press @sloan_5
MT @CraryAP: #NAACP president hopes group's support for #gaymarriage will encourage black support in #Maryland http://t.co/rrF4nWP8 #LGBT
David Crary National Social Issues Reporter, Associated Press @CraryAP
#NAACP president hopes group's support for #gaymarriage will encourage blacks to support it in #Maryland http://t.co/1oCPIHFi #LGBT

President Obama Hails Resilience of Joplin, Graduates Year After Tornado

abcnews.go.com — President Obama returned to Joplin, Mo., tonight, one year after a monster tornado leveled the town on high school graduation day, to celebrate its remarkable recovery and the first class of graduates since the storm.
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Obama Hails Resilience of Joplin, Graduates Year After Tornado > http://t.co/RD8AcfBe

Facebook Shares Plunge Below IPO Price

abcnews.go.com — Shares of Facebook plunged below its IPO price and previous close, opening down 11 percent to $33.83 on Monday morning. Facebook stock closed at about $38.23 on Friday evening, only slightly above its IPO price of $38 a share set on Thursday night.
Glen Johnson Politics Editor, Boston Globe @globeglen
RT @DavidMuir: #Facebook shares drop below IPO price http://t.co/0we7Eosp
Javier Soto Anchor and Reporter, KTVK-3TV Phoenix @JavierSotoTV
RT @Nightline: Facebook Shares Plunge Below IPO Price http://t.co/yuPbObvA
David Muir Correspondent, ABC News @DavidMuir
#Facebook shares drop below IPO price http://t.co/3g5BUNPh

Notre Dame sues Obama administration over birth control mandate

abcnews.go.com — On Monday, the University of Notre Dame joined six other Protestant and Catholic colleges in suing the Obama administration over its rule that all employers must offer contraception without a copay in their insurance plans. Obama gave the commencement address at the prominent Catholic university in 2009.
Uri Fintzy Web Content Producer, Jewish Telegraphic Agency @urifintzy
Another reason to root against the Irish RT @ABC Notre Dame sues Obama administration over birth control mandate http://t.co/SD0JAbMN
Mark Hayes Anchor, Fox 5 Atlanta @MORNINGMANIAC
RT @ABCPolitics: Notre Dame sues Obama administration over birth control mandate http://t.co/JDOFyvPD

New York Dad Saves Woman on Subway Tracks

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Kevin Heckman/NY Daily News A father of three young children leaped on the tracks of the New York City subway, rescuing a woman as his children looked on in disbelief. Greg Wetzel, 40, Saturday rescued an unconscious woman who had fallen on the tracks at the 72nd Street subway station moments before a train arrived at the platform, according to police.
Sarah Jones Freelance Journalist @SarahJReports
RT@ABC New York #dad saves #woman on #subway tracks http://t.co/wrCmWaL4 #nyc #newyork #train #hero
Russell Goldman Producer and Digital Journalist, ABC News @GoldmanRussell
#Subwayhero Greg #Wetzel always told his kids not to stand near platform. But dove on tracks to save unconscious woman http://t.co/3jAjNRin
Russell Goldman Producer and Digital Journalist, ABC News @GoldmanRussell
#Subway #hero watched sign ticking down time to 2 minutes to save woman laying on tracks http://t.co/3jAjNRin
Russell Goldman Producer and Digital Journalist, ABC News @GoldmanRussell
RT @ABC: New York dad saves woman on subway tracks http://t.co/yQ3dl9Hc via @GoldmanRussell

Roll of Honor: Modern Memorial for Veterans

abcnews.go.com — It is difficult to be unmoved when visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It is heart-wrenching for most people to see the toll of that war so vividly laid out, with more than 58,000 names etched in stone. One of those chiseled names is Leonard Lanzarin, or Larry to his friends.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABC: Roll of Honor: A Modern Memorial to Those Who Gave Their All for This Country http://t.co/XGWKZkuk

Colombia Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Spreads to the DEA

abcnews.go.com — The DEA today announced that at least three of its agents are under investigation for allegedly hiring prostitutes in Cartagena, a month after the Secret Service was rocked by allegations that agents brought prostitutes to a Colombia hotel where they were preparing for a visit by President Obama.
Jason Ryan DHS and Justice Department Digital Journalist, ABC News @JasonRyanABC
Bad Law Enforcement: #Colombia Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Spreads to the #DEA - ABC News http://t.co/aeOCgNCt (via @ABC)

Everything Old Is New Again (The Note)

abcnews.go.com — By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) and AMY WALTER (@amyewalter) NOTABLES: ALL AMPED UP. Ampad, the office supply giant that suffered job losses after Mitt Romney's former company, Bain Capital took it over, is getting another 15-minutes of fame today (and maybe more).
Salena Zito Political Reporter, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review @SalenaZitoTrib
This (spot on) > @rickklein Cory Booker's gaffe - was sounding 2 much like Obama '08 It's Obama '12 time, new ballgame http://t.co/5m1KXN1R
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
Cory Booker's gaffe - was sounding too much like Obama '08. It's Obama '12 time, new ballgame. http://t.co/FbAeKVus
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
Today's @ABC Note: Everything Old Is New Again: Bain Redux http://t.co/Ey3EDu35

Rangers' Feliz Put on DL, out at Least a Month

abcnews.go.com — Neftali Feliz will be shut down for at least a month because of inflammation in his right elbow, the Texas Rangers said Monday while putting their closer-turned-starter on the 15-day disabled list. The AL West leaders made the move three days after wildness cut short Feliz's latest outing in the fifth inning.
Tim Booth Sports Writer, Associated Press @ByTimBooth
To suffice @JasonPuckettKJR I'll tweet all my stories so here's our AP story on Neftali Feliz going to DL: http://t.co/GgiO78Z8 #Rangers

George Zimmerman Case: Should Charges Be Dropped?

abcnews.go.com — Skeptics such as prominent Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz question whether evidence in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin supports the second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman, given the confessed shooter's apparent injuries and freshly released eyewitness accounts. 'There is no second-degree murder evidence in this case,' Dershowitz said.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABC: George Zimmerman Case: Should Charges Be Dropped? http://t.co/W2jjIQff

What Bain Capital Left Out Of Its Ampad Defense

abcnews.go.com — ABC News' Michael Falcone reports: After the Obama campaign unleashed another attack Monday on Mitt Romney's business dealings at Bain Capital, the private equity firm went on defense. But Bain's public statement is as notable for what it included as it is for what it left out.
Michael Falcone Deputy Political Director and Political Reporter, ABC News @michaelpfalcone
What Bain Capital left out of its Ampad defense today.... http://t.co/Wm8Nmbn8

Yemen Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 90 on Eve of Holiday: Officials

abcnews.go.com — An al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 90 soldiers and injured hundreds more in Yemen's capital city today, on the eve of the nation's unification holiday.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABCWorldNews: Yemen Suicide Bombing Death Toll Nears 100 -- @MarthaRaddatz reports from Yemen http://t.co/zEbC4GLk #ABCWorldNews

Yemen Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 90 on Eve of Holiday: Officials

abcnews.go.com — An al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 90 soldiers and injured hundreds more in Yemen's capital city today, on the eve of the nation's unification holiday.
Karen Travers White House Reporter, ABC News @karentravers
Amazing reporting from @ABC's @martharaddatz in Yemen-only TV net reporter there. More here on today's suicide attack http://t.co/SuXAMnE3

'El Loco' Arrested After 49 Beheaded Bodies Found

abcnews.go.com — Authorities have arrested an alleged Zetas drug cartel leader nicknamed "El Loco," AKA the Fool or the Crazy One, on charges that he dumped 49 headless bodies on a highway outside Monterrey, Mexico. When the Mexican Army came to arrest Daniel Elizondo Jesus Ramirez, say authorities, he attempted to elude capture by shooting and troops and throwing a fragmentation grenade.
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: 'El Loco' Arrested After 49 Headless Bodies Found: http://t.co/sMCpYtjH #zetas #mexico

Obama Video Hits Romney Role in Ampad Bankruptcy

abcnews.go.com — The story of Ampad, a company acquired by Bain Capital in 1992 that later went bankrupt, was used successfully by Democrats 18 years ago to help derail Mitt Romney's run for a U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts. Now, the Obama campaign is resurrecting the case to help keep Romney out of the White House.
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
RT @devindwyer: Doubling Down: Obama Video Hits Romney Role in Ampad Bankruptcy > http://t.co/Z4UcvYca
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Doubling Down: Obama Video Hits Romney Role in Ampad Bankruptcy > http://t.co/Mol8qU4i

Yemen Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 70 on Eve of Holiday: Officials

abcnews.go.com — An al Qaeda affiliate has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 90 soldiers and injured hundreds more in Yemen's capital city today, on the eve of the nation's unification holiday.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABC: Yemen Suicide Bombing Death Toll Nears 100 on Eve of Holiday: Officials http://t.co/OK4zjJCJ
Brian Ross Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News @BrianRoss
RT @ABCNewsBlotter: #Yemen Suicide Bombing Death Toll Nears 100: Officials http://t.co/eNNZPfz3 @martharaddatz @LMartinezABC #alqaeda

Woman Blames Eclipse for S. San Francisco Crash

abcnews.go.com — A driver who hit a mother and daughter crossing the street in South San Francisco is blaming the crash on glare from the "ring of fire" eclipse. Police say the driver - a 26-year-old San Bruno woman - struck the mom and her 10-year-old daughter around 7:10 p.m.
Oskar Garcia News Editor, Hawaii and the Pacific Rim, Associated Press @oskargarcia
Woman hits mom and 10-year-old girl in car, then makes annular excuse. Says it's 'ring of fire' eclipse's fault. AP: http://t.co/mUXnzbqh

John Edwards Jury Stuck on 'Bunny' Money, No Verdict Yet

abcnews.go.com — The jury in John Edwards' campaign finance trial ended its second day of deliberations today requesting to review additional evidence, but not indicating they are any closer to reaching a verdict. The panel of eight men and four women spent spend the day today focusing discussions on one count of the indictment dealing specifically with money obtained from 101-yeard-old heiress and Edwards supporter, Rachel "Bunny" Mellon.
Ashley Jennings Digital News Associate, ABC News @ashleyjjennings
RT @ABCWorldNews: John Edwards Jury Stuck on 'Bunny' Money, No Verdict Yet http://t.co/TJAb6lud

Free Bicycles Help Keep Indian Girls in School

abcnews.go.com — The daily trip to high school was expensive, long and eventually, too much for Indian teenager Nahid Farzana, who decided she was going to drop out. Then, the state government gave her a bicycle. Two years later, she is about to graduate from high school and wants to be a teacher.
Tyler Falk Solving Cities Blogger, SmartPlanet @tjfalk
Free Bicycles Help Keep Indian Girls in School http://t.co/WyeDPx0y

Solar Eclipse: Darkness in Daytime

abcnews.go.com — A look at eclipses of recent years.
Ned Potter Science and Technology Producer, ABC News @NedPotterABC
Solar #Eclipse: New Photos - @ABC News http://t.co/gA7htcHM

VIDEO: Annular Solar Eclipse Shot by Calif. Teacher

abcnews.go.com — This time-lapse video of an annular solar eclipse was shot Sunday by Cory Poole, a 33-year-old physics and math teacher from Redding, Calif., who has an interest in science and astronomy. "Once I found out that the path of the annular eclipse went directly through my hometown, I knew I had to figure out how to record it," he said today.
Ned Potter Science and Technology Producer, ABC News @NedPotterABC
Cool video: Annular Solar Eclipse Shot by Calif. Teacher Cory Poole http://t.co/KPmWJG7M (via @ABC)

Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30-Day Jail Term

abcnews.go.com — Rutgers webcam spying suspect's time in jail will be followed by probation.
Matt Gutman Correspondent, Good Morning America, ABC News @mattgutmanABC
RT @ABC2020: #DharunRavi sentenced to 30-day jail term: http://t.co/4w6HqgOx via @ABC

Notre Dame, Catholic Dioceses Sue Obama Over Contraception Mandate

abcnews.go.com — Steve Wisbauer/Getty Images Forty-three Catholic groups, including the University of Notre Dame and Archdioceses of New York and Washington, have sued the Obama administration over a controversial mandate requiring employers to offer insurance plans that include contraception coverage.
Devin Dwyer Digital Reporter, ABC News @devindwyer
Notre Dame, Catholic Dioceses Sue Obama Over Contraception Mandate > http://t.co/JAaib8Ll

What Palin Can Teach Obama About Seizing the Moment

abcnews.go.com — Life is really about the moments and whether we're ready to take advantage of them. We can meet someone and have a wonderful connection, then back off because of fear or pre-existing plans and hope another one comes along. But many times when that moment or person is gone, we never have the opportunity again.
Corey Dade National Correspondent, NPR @coreydadeNPR
RT @ABC: What Sarah Palin Can Teach Obama About Seizing the Moment http://t.co/1ESKuFjY

WAR IS OVER (If You Want It) (In a Year and a Half)

abcnews.go.com — Our Good Morning America look at the NATO Summit: -Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
WAR IS OVER (If You Want It) (In a Year and a Half) http://t.co/oO7f4OyE

Journalist Kidnapped and Killed in Northern Mexico

abcnews.go.com — The tortured body of a Mexican police reporter was found on the side of a road in the northern state of Sonora on Friday, a day after he was kidnapped by gunmen while waiting at a car wash, authorities said.
Jonathan Fahey Energy Reporter, Associated Press @JonathanFahey
RT @lwmunoz Journalist Kidnapped, Killed in N. Mex. http://t.co/hym5ViYR #Marco Antonio Avila Garcia=courage. May his death not be in vain

Deadly Rip Currents: How to Survive

abcnews.go.com — Ginger Zee suits up to show viewers how to survive the deadly currents.
David Clinch Editorial Director, Storyful @DavidClinchNews
Vital at #OBX / @Ginger_Zee My story from weekend: Deadly Rip Currents: How to Survive | Video - ABC News http://t.co/Fa5xPQuX (via @ABC)

Daughter ‘Begged’ for Spanking Instead of Mom’s Embarrassing Web Photo

abcnews.go.com — Author ReShonda Tate Billingsley had her daughter post this picture to Instagram. (Courtesy ReShonda Tate Billingsley) At first, it might seem like your typical case of modern parental discipline: A Texas mom has prohibited her 12-year-old daughter from using the photo-sharing site Instagram after she caught the girl posting a photo of herself holding an unopened bottle of vodka with a caption that read "I sure wish I could drink this."
Alice Gomstyn Producer, ABCNews.com, ABC News @AliceGomstyn
Thanks @JoshShipp & @DrJerryWeichman for your insights -- you'll find the story on web-humiliation-as-punishment here http://t.co/qjeYzYaM
Alice Gomstyn Producer, ABCNews.com, ABC News @AliceGomstyn
Would you punish your teen in this unusual way? http://t.co/qjeYzYaM Many thanks to @ReShondaT for sharing her story.

Rutgers Trial: Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail

abcnews.go.com — The family of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate broadcast a gay sexual tryst, bitterly asked the judge today to sentence Dharun Ravi to prison time.
Mike Conneen Reporter, ABC 7 Washington, D.C. @mikeconneen
BREAKING via @ABC Ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi gets 30 day jail term. Watch live for details http://t.co/tcHXXcm9 http://t.co/IqPslWkM

Notre Dame Sues Over Obama Birth Control Mandate

abcnews.go.com — The University of Notre Dame is suing Obama administration officials over the mandate requiring most employers to cover birth control. The school said Monday that the mandate violates religious freedom by requiring many religiously affiliated hospitals, schools and charities to comply. President Barack Obama offered to soften the mandate to accommodate religious groups, but U.S.
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Three years after Obama delivered their commencement address, Notre Dame sues Obama administration - http://t.co/B8Zi2c7H

Runway to Pulpit: Pastor Ed Young Dishes Out Fashion Advice to Clergy

abcnews.go.com — The black and white world of the clergy is getting some color and creativity thanks to Ed Young, the pastor that oversees Fellowship Church based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Miami. "People have asked me for a long time 'where did you get your clothes,' said Young.
Lyneka Little Freelance Journalist @lyneka
Runway to Pulpit: Pastor Ed Young Dishes Out Fashion Advice to Clergy - ABC News http://t.co/kDuPxlGd (via @ABC)

Survivor: Honduran Police Fired on Passenger Boat

abcnews.go.com — Lucio Adan Nelson dozed on a riverboat ferrying him home from a visit with his mother when helicopters appeared overhead and started shooting. He and about a dozen other passengers traveling in the middle of the night jumped into the water for cover.
Damien Cave Correspondent, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, New York Times @damiencave
Other survivors of Hondo raid tell AP same story as ones I talked to: boat full of passengers, vics not traffickers http://t.co/IPsm0Nab

Amanda Peet on Being a Mom, Vaccinations

abcnews.go.com — (Credit: Diane Bondareff/Insider Images for UN Foundation) My office phone rang at 3 p.m. and a soft voice said, "Hi, it's me Amanda!" That would be Amanda Peet, once named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Women in the World. Peet called from Atlanta where she is filming "Identity Theft," with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.
Nadine Shubailat Editorial Producer, ABC News @NadineatABC
Amanda Peet on Being a Mom, Vaccinations - ABC News http://t.co/7G9Yi1Pa (via @ABC)

'Mansome' Explores Metrosexual Revolution

abcnews.go.com — Is the age of the metrosexual man ebbing or was it never really such a big deal? These days, some so-called man's men are pushing back. So much so, that there are songs written to boycott the man-icures, facials, waxing, and man tans. Take country singer Brad Paisley.
Lara Salahi Correspondent, ABC News @BostonLara
Metrosexual Revolution: they're back, with vain vengence -- http://t.co/Xciu0Zyd

Runway to Pulpit: Pastor Ed Young Dishes Out Fashion Advice to Clergy

abcnews.go.com — The black and white world of the clergy is getting some color and creativity thanks to Ed Young, the pastor that oversees Fellowship Church based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Miami. "People have asked me for a long time 'where did you get your clothes,' said Young.
Lyneka Little Freelance Journalist @lyneka
Runway to Pulpit: Pastor Ed Young Dishes Out Fashion Advice for the Clergy and Congregation http://t.co/x32AbEnC

Solar Eclipse 2012: Annular Eclipse Makes 'Ring of Fire'

abcnews.go.com — If you live in a band across the southwestern United States, twilight likely seemed to come early this afternoon, well before the sun actually sets. The cause: a rare annular solar eclipse -- a ring of sunlight as the new moon, passing between Earth and the sun, blocks most, but not all, of the sun's disc.
Maureen McCann Meteorologist, 7 News Denver @MaureenMcCann7
Here's the #eclipse story by @Clayton_Sandell that aired on @ABC last night. I come up about :50 in on the 2nd story http://t.co/rLGG2CHr

Solar Eclipse 2012: Annular Eclipse Makes 'Ring of Fire'

abcnews.go.com — If you live in a band across the southwestern United States, twilight likely seemed to come early this afternoon, well before the sun actually sets. The cause: a rare annular solar eclipse -- a ring of sunlight as the new moon, passing between Earth and the sun, blocks most, but not all, of the sun's disc.
Maureen McCann Meteorologist, 7 News Denver @MaureenMcCann7
Incase you missed it.. here's a link to the eclipse story that aired last night on ABC World News! http://t.co/ndI9rl6c

Abdel Basset Al-Magrahi Dead

abcnews.go.com — The only man convicted in Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 has died.
David Kerley Political Correspondent, ABC News @David_Kerley
Does the death of a terrorist bomber mean closure for families? Some say no..it's not over. http://t.co/FO9O4CK6

Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62

abcnews.go.com — Robin Gibb, one of the founding member of the Bee Gees, along with his brothers Barry and Maurice, has died of at age 62. "Sunday 20 May, 2012 at 10:46: The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery.
Cecily Tynan Meteorologist, WPVI ABC Philadelphia @CecilyTynan
RT @ABC: #Breaking: Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62 http://t.co/zaMdn9d8
Leezel Tanglao Homepage Editor, ABCNews.com, ABC News @leezeltanglao
#Breaking: Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62 http://t.co/5bonLDiB
Jeff Gammage City Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @JeffGammage
RT @ABC: #Breaking: Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62 http://t.co/zaMdn9d8

Cory Booker Walks Back Criticism of Obama Campaign Bain Attacks

abcnews.go.com — President Obama's re-election campaign is doing some damage control after a top surrogate Sunday sharply criticized a major Democratic assault on Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital. Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a Democrat and high-profile Obama supporter, said in an appearance on "Meet the Press" that he is "very uncomfortable" with an anti-Bain, anti-Romney ad campaign launched aggressively last week.
Rick Klein Senior Washington Editor, ABC News @rickklein
Cory Booker's very interesting Sunday as an Obama surrogate: http://t.co/vB1CiNVa

The Highest Honor - The Ultimate Sacrifice

abcnews.go.com — Our ABC News/Yahoo! News Political Punch digital show takes a look at the most recent recipient of the Medal of Honor, Specialist Leslie Sabo - killed 42 years ago during the Vietnam War: WATCH: The Highest Honor - The Ultimate Sacrifice -Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
Medal of Honor awardee Specialist Leslie Sabo, killed in 1970, awarded the Medal of Honor this month > http://t.co/oPW3nxLo
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
On our ABCNews/Yahoo! News digital show, we profile Medal of Honor awardee Specialist Leslie Sabo, killed in 1970 > http://t.co/oPW3nxLo

Navid Forugh: Why was 'Afghan Star' Winner Nearly Killed?

abcnews.go.com — Three weeks ago, Navid Forogh was on top of the world. The winner of "Afghan Star," the war-torn country's version of "American Idol," had just released a slate of new singles, had big ticket performances lined up across the region, and millions of young, adoring fans willing to line up for hours to score tickets to see him in person.
Jake Tapper Senior White House Correspondent, ABC News @jaketapper
Why was the winner of Afghanistan's version of "American Idol" nearly killed? From @muhammadlila > http://t.co/zvlPKNk4

Israel Convicts Palestinian Protest Leader

abcnews.go.com — An Israeli military court on Sunday convicted a Palestinian protest leader of urging youths to throw rocks at Israeli soldiers, ruling in a case that sparked international criticism of Israeli practices in the West Bank.
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
#AP _ #Palestinian Bassem al-Tamimi was charged with soliciting youths to hurl rocks & leading illegal demos http://t.co/XQeq3LhW
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
#AP _ #Israel military judge: 2 interrogations couldn't be used to charge #Palestinian protest leader Bassem al-Tamimi http://t.co/XQeq3LhW
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
#AP _ #Israel military judge used evidence mostly from interrogation of minor to charge #Palestinian protest leader http://t.co/XQeq3LhW
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
#AP _ #Israel military judge drops most charges against #Palestinian protest leader Bassem al-Tamimi http://t.co/XQeq3LhW
Diaa Hadid Middle East Reporter, Associated Press @diaahadid
http://t.co/XQeq3LhW After a series of technical glitches in the AP Ramallah office, here's the full story I did yesterday on Bassem Tamimi

Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62

abcnews.go.com — Robin Gibb, one of the founding member of the Bee Gees, along with his brothers Barry and Maurice, has died of at age 62. "Sunday 20 May, 2012 at 10:46: The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery.
Mike Landess Anchor, 7 News Denver @MikeLandess
RT @ABC: Robin Gibb, Member of Bee Gees, Died at 62 http://t.co/lqFVVjqJ
Niraj Warikoo Religion Reporter, Detroit Free Press @nwarikoo
Robin Gibb, a member of the Bee Gees, has died. He was known for his late 70s disco songs. http://t.co/c1BtCu8v #RobinGibb

‘The Great Big Book of Horrible Things’: WWII and Climate Change

abcnews.go.com — (Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) What our great failure in the 1930s may teach about facing the rapid assault of manmade global warming (Or "Hell is the truth seen too late.") Nature's Edge Notebook #28 Observation, Analysis, Reflection, New Questions (This continues Notebook #27, "'Hug the Monster' for Realistic Hope in Global Warming - or How to Transform your Fearful Inner Climate.") Sometimes, a little humor is indispensible.
Andrew C. Revkin Dot Earth Blogger, New York Times @Revkin
ABC @BBlakemoreABC on “Great Big Book of Horrible Things: The Definitive Chronicle of History’s 100 Worst Atrocities” http://t.co/VuetywbS

Newt Gingrich Owed $4.78M When He Suspended Campaign, Report Shows

abcnews.go.com — By the time he announced his plans to suspend his campaign in late April, Newt Gingrich owed $4.78 million, according to his FEC filing for April, released today. The Gingrich campaign had just $806,960 cash on hand by the close of the reporting period, which was April 30.
Ben Greenman Editor, The New Yorker @bengreenman
Gingrich Owed $4.78M When He Suspended Campaign http://t.co/qb9AvSHX Or, as Mitt Romney likes to call it, two and a half months

Rare Eclipse to Shadow the Earth

abcnews.go.com — The moon and sun will align to create an amazing "ring of fire."
Anne Trujillo Anchor, 7 News Denver @annetrujillo7
Eclipse tonight! http://t.co/7bqDZjV2 http://t.co/qya7NuBb
Maureen McCann Meteorologist, 7 News Denver @MaureenMcCann7
Nice job, Clayton! RT Clayton_Sandell One of the biggest eclipse parties is happening in Boulder Colorado tomorrow http://t.co/q7nlAgmU @ABC

Bee Gee Robin Gibb Dead at 62

abcnews.go.com — Robin Gibb, one of the founding member of the Bee Gees, along with his brothers Barry and Maurice, has died of at age 62. "Sunday 20 May, 2012 at 10:46: The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery.
Andrea Smith News and Technology Producer, ABC News Radio, ABC News @AndreaSmith
RIP and thanks for all the great music! RT @ABCWorldNews: Robin Gibb, Member of Bee Gees, Dead at 62 http://t.co/9PEKa1Sj

NAACP Board Votes to Support Same-Sex Marriage

abcnews.go.com — The NAACP made waves on Saturday evening when its board of directors voted to support same-sex marriage, releasing a statement that "civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law" and citing the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as a reason for backing marriage equality.
Tony McEwing Anchor, Fox LA @Tonysuniverse
RT @ABC: NAACP Board Votes in Support of Same-Sex Marriage http://t.co/AK3ZgDug
Yunji de Nies White House Correspondent, ABC News @yunjid
RT @ABC: NAACP Board Votes in Support of Same-Sex Marriage http://t.co/xjZaknzt

13-Year-Old Rescued at Falls in Washington State

abcnews.go.com — Swept down one waterfall and about to plunge over a much larger one, a 13-year-old boy managed to climb onto a 1-foot-wide rock in a gushing Washington state river - and then stayed there for eight and a half hours until rescuers finally saved him early Sunday morning, sheriff's officials said.
Steve Silberman Freelance Journalist @stevesilberman
This is one lucky kid. http://t.co/uZsu3jn1