USA TODAY News, May 02, 2012

USA TODAY interview: Gingrich ready to support Romney USA TODAY By Susan Page, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, on the eve of suspending his roller coaster presidential bid, said in an interview with USA TODAY that he will embrace Mitt Romney's candidacy Wednesday and is ready to campaign ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

USDA unveils rules to speed tracking of tainted meat USA TODAY By Elizabeth Weise and Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY The government is unveiling new provisions today to keep potentially deadly E. coli from infiltrating summer barbecues and other outings when folks sink their teeth into meat. By Michael A. Schwarz, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Amar'e Stoudemire says 'great chance' he'll play in Game 4 USA TODAY By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY GREENBURGH, NY – New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire says despite his self-inflicted hand injury there's a "great chance" he'll return to action Sunday for Game 4 of the playoff series against LeBron James and the ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

13 charged in hazing death of FAMU drum major USA TODAY By Larry Copeland, USA TODAY Thirteen people have been charged with hazing crimes in the beating death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, a Florida prosecutor announced Wednesday. by Joseph Brown III, The Tampa Tribune via AP Robert ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

ADP estimates businesses added only 119000 jobs in April USA TODAY By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Private payrolls grew by just 119000 in April, according to a survey by payroll giant ADP, feeding fears that a larger, more closely watched government report on Friday will show disappointing job growth for a second month. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Number of painkiller-addicted newborns triples in 10 years USA TODAY By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY The number of babies born addicted to the class of drugs that includes prescription painkillers has nearly tripled in the past decade, according to the first national study of its kind. AP Aileen Dannelley holds her baby, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' melds gaming, geopolitics USA TODAY By Mike Snider, USA TODAY SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The next installment in the multibillion-dollar Call of Duty franchise has a two-pronged strategy: explore past Cold War covert relations and gaze into the geopolitical crystal ball to foresee how a new ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Activist's escape hangs over US-China diplomatic talks USA TODAY By Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY A Chinese paramilitary police officer stands guard at the entrance of the US Embassy in Beijing, China on Sunday. By Vincent Thian, AP BEIJING – The escape of a persecuted Chinese activist from house arrest and reportedly ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Devils rally in third, tie series with Flyers USA TODAY By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Devils teammates Adam Henrique, left, Adam Larsson and Peter Harrold celebrate Larsson's third-period goal against the Flyers. By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Devils teammates Adam Henrique, left, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

More than 1 in 10 babies worldwide born prematurely USA TODAY By Michelle Healy, USA TODAY The first-ever country-by-country estimate of premature births finds that 15 million babies a year are born preterm — more than one in 10 live births. By Jennifer Coate, AP More than 1 million newborns die every year as a ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

76ers blow past Bulls with Derrick Rose missing; even series USA TODAY By Mike Dodd, USA TODAY CHICAGO – A hangover from the Derrick Rose injury? A team lost without its leader? Or just a horrible night? By Nam Y. Huh, AP Philadelphia forward Andre Iguodala (9) drives to the basket between Chicago forwards Taj Gibson (22) ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Taliban announces start of annual Afghan offensive USA TODAY By Tom A. Peter, Special for USA TODAY KABUL – The Taliban warned it will officially start its annual "spring offensive" in Afghanistan on Thursday. By Ahmad Jamshid, AP Afghans push a damaged car away from the scene of a militant attack Wednesday in ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Chinese dissident says he accepted deal under duress USA TODAY By Richard Wolf and Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY BEIJING – The thorny case of a blind human rights activist who escaped from house arrest 10 days ago came to a dramatic resolution Wednesday amid confusion over how the deal was reached. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Lakers hold off Nuggets to take 2-0 series lead USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY By Harry How, Getty Images Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant drives on Denver's Corey Brewer during Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Tuesday at Los Angeles. The Lakers beat the Nuggets 104-100 to take a 2-0 ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Predators' Radulov making wrong kind of news USA TODAY By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY There was no in-house debate within the Nashville Predators organization about whether Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn should be suspended for breaking team rules. By Kevin Allen By Mark Humphrey, AP Alexander Radulov ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Sleep lessens the effect genes have on weight USA TODAY By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Sleeping more may help you fight a genetic predisposition to gain weight, a new study says. People were considered to get short sleep if they slept less than seven hours a night. People were considered to get short sleep if ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Kentucky Derby trainer Bob Baffert is beating the odds USA TODAY By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY LOUISVILLE – Ahmed Zayat, owner of prime Kentucky Derby contender Bodemeister, could not believe what he heard when a phone call jarred him awake at 3:30 am March 26. By Bill Luster for, The (Louisville) Courier Journal ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Chen supporters suggest ways to end standoff USA TODAY By Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY BEIJING – Supporters of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled house arrest for the protection of the US Embassy, say his ordeal can be resolved without disrupting this week's planned visit by Secretary of State ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Van Riemsdyk adds to Flyers' potent offense USA TODAY By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY By Eric Hartline, US Presswire Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) checks New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) during the first period Sunday. By Eric Hartline, US Presswire Philadelphia Flyers ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Bryce Harper debuts in DC; Cahill steals the show USA TODAY By Paul White, USA TODAY WASHINGTON -- Bryce Harper spent the day before his home major league debut seeing the Washington sights, even playing some softball with fans near the Lincoln Memorial. But he became the attraction Tuesday at Nationals Park. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Pakistani anger lingers a year after raid killed bin Laden USA TODAY By Aisha Chowdhry, Special for USA TODAY A local resident walks along with his cow beside the rubble of the demolished compound of slain al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad on Tuesday. By Sajjad Qayyum, AFP/Getty Images LAHORE, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Derrick Rose injury thins US Olympic roster at point guard USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Once the NBA lockout ended in November, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo worried about injuries impacting the chance to repeat as Olympic champions at the 2012 Summer Games in London. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

New Facebook feature encourages organ donation USA TODAY By Michelle Healy and Brett Molina, USA TODAY The organ donation community is applauding Facebook's announcement Tuesday that it will allow its 900 million members to share their donor status with friends and family, and to link to state databases ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

At trial, sides spar over Roger Clemens' 2008 deposition USA TODAY By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Prosecutors relied heavily on recordings of Roger Clemens' 2008 deposition to Congress and his testimony to Congress, focusing on possible inconsistencies, as testimony in the former pitcher's perjury trial ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Knicks need better defense -- not Jeremy Lin -- to beat Heat USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY Whether or not Jeremy Lin makes a return for the New York Knicks, if they allow the Miami Heat to score in the paint like they did in Game 2 it likely wouldn't matter. The Knicks got a solid performance from Carmelo ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Knicks are losers even after loss to Miami USA TODAY By Jack Carey, USA TODAY The New York Knicks were more competitive Monday night, but in the end couldn't solve the Miami Heat's Big 3. And when the game ended, things got worse. Amar'e Stoudemire cut his left hand in a postgame incident, reportedly by ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Spurs' Gregg Popovich wins second NBA coach of the year USA TODAY By Rachel Shuster, USA TODAY San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who led an aging team through a compressed schedule to the best record in the Western Conference, was named NBA coach of the year for the second time in his 16-year career. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Pentagon: Strategy in Afghanistan is sound, despite hurdles USA TODAY By Jim Michaels, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The US-led coalition in Afghanistan has weakened the Taliban and helped improve the country's security forces, but enemy havens in Pakistan and widespread government corruption remain stubborn challenges, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Shades of Gandhi seen in blind Chinese activist USA TODAY By Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY BEIJING – Chen Guangcheng has always been a firm believer in improving China's system, not overthrowing it. So the soft-spoken Chen may seem an unlikely focus of a diplomatic battle between China and the United States. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Rajon Rondo suspended one game by NBA USA TODAY By Rachel Shuster, USA TODAY The NBA on Monday suspended Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo one game without pay for his chest bump of referee Marc Davis near the end of the opening playoff loss Sunday to the Atlanta Hawks. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Union Rags gives trainer Michael Matz hopes for roses USA TODAY By Jessie Halladay, USA TODAY LOUISVILLE – Michael Matz knows the feeling of watching his horse enter the spotlight on the first Saturday in May, having brought Barbaro to the fore in 2006. By Matthew Stockman, Getty Images Union Rags, ridden by Julien ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Efforts spread to cut family planning services USA TODAY By Rick Jervis, USA TODAY The Downtown Austin Planned Parenthood Clinic, a center that has been servicing low-income women for four decades, is now scrambling to keep services free. By Joel Salcido, for USA TODAYAUSTIN – Emily Howell's frequent trips ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Mike Trout, Bryce Harper have risk/reward potential USA TODAY By Steve Gardner, USA TODAY For nearly two years, outfielders Bryce Harper and Mike Trout often have been mentioned in the same breath. By Stephen Dunn, Getty Images Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper didn't have the minor league success that ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Ryan O'Neal recalls love story with Farrah in 'Both of Us' USA TODAY By Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY MALIBU - The scene of subdued anguish is straight out of an old-time Hollywood movie. Ryan O'Neal stares into the crashing surf from the deck of his Malibu, Calif., home, thinking about his lost love, Farrah Fawcett. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Backstretch buzz: From hockey to horse chiropractor USA TODAY By Jessie Halladay, USA TODAY LOUISVILLE – Larry "Thumper" Jones had planned on a long career as a hockey player, winning the Memorial Cup playing for the Canadian New Westminster junior hockey team. By Garry Jones, AP Kentucky Derby hopeful I'll Have ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

'Once,' 'Porgy,' 'Nice Work' net Tony nominations USA TODAY By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY An adaptation of a cult indie-pop film, a revised version of an American classic and a nostalgic musical comedy are among the top contenders for this year's Tony Awards. Joan Marcus, AP Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti are ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Derrick Rose's injury tears open the playoff picture USA TODAY By Mike Dodd and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY DEERFIELD, Ill. – The replicas of six championship banners were draped as always from the end court at the Berto Center, the Chicago Bulls' facility. Wood panels from center court of the old Chicago Stadium, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Handful of rich donors fueling super PAC money USA TODAY By Fredreka Schouten and Gregory Korte, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Nevada, a general-election battleground, ranks 25 t h in donations from its residents to presidential candidates in this election. But the state is second in donations to super PACs, ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Nike: LeBron designer's tweets on Rose 'inappropriate' USA TODAY By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY UPDATE: Nike said Sunday that sneaker designer Jason Petrie's tweets seeming to mock Derrick Rose's injury -- and suggesting he would not have torn his ACL if he was wearing Nike basketball shoes instead of Adidas -- were ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

'Weight of the Nation' documentary explores costs of obesity USA TODAY By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY By Jessica Dimmock, HBO Joe Culpepper has his waist measured in a scene from the documentary 'The Weight of the Nation.' By Jessica Dimmock, HBO Joe Culpepper has his waist measured in a scene from the documentary 'The ... See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Va. Gov. McDonnell to campaign with Romney USA TODAY By Catalina Camia, USA TODAY Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will get his turn Wednesday campaigning alongside Mitt Romney, in the latest in a series of what have become public "tryouts" for the vice presidential slot. Romney and McDonnell will be talking ... See all stories on this topic »

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for April 2012 ... By Geno Mrosko Our partners in crime over at BloodyElbow.com have once again published their divisional rankings for mixed martial arts in the nation's largest daily newspaper, USA Today, for the month of April 2012. ... "The rankings, which will offer a definitive perspective of top MMA fighters across all weight-classes, will be released monthly and published in the Sports section of USA TODAY, online at USATODAY.com and on SB Nation's MMA commentary and community blog, BloodyElbow.com ... MMAmania.com

Teenagers drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk ... - USA Today Cheap and easily accessible hand sanitizers contain 62 percent ethyl alcohol. The Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/HXEj9v) says six teenagers have shown up ... www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-04-24/teen.../1

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