Steve Weakley

News from The Associated Press

hosted.ap.org — TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in a partial vote count Saturday, a top official said, suggesting a flurry of late support could have swayed a race that once appeared solidly in the hands of Tehran's ruling clerics.

Rupert Murdoch Divorce Filing: What's Next (Analysis)

hollywoodreporter.com — This morning, Rupert Murdoch filed papers in New York Supreme Court to divorce Wendi, his wife of 14 years. By lodging papers in New York, the Murdochs will have the benefit of the state's liberal allowance of secrecy. Unlike California, New York is extremely lenient when it comes to sealing court proceedings in family disputes.

Steven Spielberg Predicts 'Implosion' of Film Industry

hollywoodreporter.com — Steven Spielberg on Wednesday predicted an "implosion" in the film industry is inevitable, whereby a half dozen or so $250-million movies flop at the box office and alter the industry forever.

Pa. girl whose plight stirred debate on organ donation gets adult lungs for transplant

washingtonpost.com — No other details about the donor are known, including whether they came through the regular donor system or through public appeals. Murnaghan's health was deteriorating when a judge intervened last week, giving her a chance at the much larger list of organs from adult donors.

World's Oldest Person Dies in Japan at 116

abcnews.go.com — The world's oldest person has died at the age of 116. Japan's Jiroemon Kimura had been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living person, the oldest living man and the oldest man ever. He died of natural causes Wednesday. Kimura, of Kyotango, Japan, was born April 19,...

Line of storms is forming across South Dakota; this is the start of a multi-day severe outbreak - @breakingweather

breakingnews.com — Line of storms is forming across South Dakota; this is the start of a multi-day severe outbreak - @breakingweather

Microsoft urges U.S. government transparency on security requests

news.yahoo.com — SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Tuesday urged the U.S. government for greater transparency on requests for data from security agencies. It follows a demand from Google Inc earlier on Tuesday for permission to publish the total number of government requests for national security information.