New Instinct

Tempting but toxic mushrooms? Drug promises new cure

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:47:51 +0000

When unusually rainy weather near Washington, D.C., produced a bumper crop of mushrooms last fall, it also sparked a scary surge in mushroom poisonings.

NATO chief: No rush for exits in Afghanistan

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:53:45 +0000

CHICAGO -- The United States and NATO leaders insisted Sunday that the Afghanistan fighting coalition will remain whole despite France's plans to yank combat troops out early.

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America’s best high schools: 1,000 that make the grade

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:40:56 +0000

Seth Tooley has no problem talking up his alma mater -- The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Bowling Green, Ky.

Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:57:16 +0000

The former Libyan intelligence officer convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people has died, his son told NBC News on Sunday. He was 59.

US veterans to return medals as NATO protesters march

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:38:32 +0000

Anti-war protesters from across the country will march on downtown Chicago on Sunday, hoisting signs, chanting slogans and observing veterans returning their war medals as world leaders open the NATO summit.

Gay activists to Obama: What’s next?

Edward-Isaac Dovere — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:58:41 +0000

Endorsing gay marriage hasn’t let Obama check the election-year box on gay rights and move on.

Mitt’s foreign policy moment

Maggie Haberman — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:57:18 +0000

Global events are dominating May, giving him a potential opening to make a foreign-policy case.

Strong quake rattles Italy; at least 5 dead

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:30:07 +0000

A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least five people, injuring dozens and seriously damaging historic churches, bell towers and a medieval castle.

Fatal 6.0-magnitude quake hits near Bologna, Italy

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:30:07 +0000

A series of quakes struck just north of Bologna, Italy, on Sunday, and authorities are reporting several deaths.

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Report: Taliban, Afghan troops forge agreements

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:06:25 +0000

Members of the Afghan army are forging secret alliances with the Taliban, threatening to undermine the ability of Afghan authorities to maintain control just as NATO troops prepare to hand over power to the country's security forces, Britain's Sunday Times reported.

Burning rocks victim tells of strange horror Burning rocks victim tells of strange horror

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 07:54:23 +0000

At first, Lyn Hiner thought it was a bug bite when she felt a sudden sting on her right thigh. Then flames burst from her shorts at her San Clemente, Calif., home. At first, Lyn Hiner thought it was a bug bite when she felt a sudden sting on her right thigh. Then flames burst from her shorts at her San Clemente, Calif., home.

Thunder roll in 4th, push Lakers to brink

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:40:08 +0000

Russell Westbrook scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 31 and made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds, and the Thunder rallied for a 103-100 win and 3-1 series lead over the Lakers on Saturday night.

Ind. pastor killed; homeless woman charged

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:32:22 +0000

Indianapolis police say a homeless woman shot and killed a pastor at a south side church Saturday morning.

1st tropical storm strengthens off Carolinas

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:31:27 +0000

A tropical storm watch was issued for the South Carolina coast after Alberto formed, bringing an early start to the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Actor Nick Stahl resurfaces in email, plans rehab

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:20 +0000

Nick Stahl has resurfaced virtually following his disappearance more than a week ago. The 33-year-old "Terminator 3" star says he plans rehabiliation, E! News reports.

Chinese dissident in US: Promote China justice

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:33:19 +0000

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, arriving in the U.S. Saturday, told NBC News he trusts the Chinese central government and hopes people will help him promote justice.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg marries sweetheart

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:56:37 +0000

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday, wedding longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan.

Briscoe wins Indy 500 pole by 0.003 seconds

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:38:29 +0000

Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the Indianapolis 500 pole to Ryan Briscoe.

Forget protests: NATO problem is Afghanistan

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:49:24 +0000

A war-weary U.S. faces off with wary NATO allies in Chicago about money and support for Afghanistan after U.S. combat troops withdraw in 2014.

Firefighters gain on Western blazes

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:23:30 +0000

Lower temperatures and higher humidity Saturday were expected to help crews assigned to a wildfire that has scorched 12 square miles in northern Colorado.

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I’ll Have Another catches Bodemeister again

msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:22:19 +0000

Two weeks ago, J. Paul Reddam's I'll Have Another ran down pacesetter Bodemeister to take the Kentucky Derby under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. On Saturday, I'll Have Another took on that pacesetting rival in the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes and gutted out a neck victory to take the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico.