National

Lawmaker defends RI Rep Kennedy in Communion flap

A Pennsylvania lawmaker defended Rep. Patrick Kennedy on Monday against a bishop who has acknowledged asking the Rhode Island congressman not to receive Holy Communion because of his support for abortion rights. Full Story

• Alleged Hawaii spy found competent to stand trial
• 2 men charged in Kentucky triple slaying
• SC gov faces 37 charges he broke state ethics laws

Entertainment

• Chief guilty of 3 counts in Parker-Broderick case
• Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon
• Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale

Health

Trying last-ditch lung bypass for worst swine flu

A technology originally developed for premature babies may be helping to save some of the sickest swine flu patients by rerouting their blood so their lungs can rest. Full Story

• Health reform: Is tax on 'Cadillac' plans fair?
• Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare
• Former NIH chief: Ignore new mammogram guideline

World

Former Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej dies

Samak Sundaravej, a firebrand politician who briefly served as Thailand's prime minister but was ousted for simultaneously getting income as host of a popular TV cooking show, died of cancer Tuesday. He was 74. Full Story

• Brazil: World must engage, not isolate Iran
• China activist who spoke out on quake gets 3 years
• Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 years

Local

Freed sexual predator arrested for violation

A child molester and sexually violent predator who was placed back into the community in Jacumba last year was arrested today for allegedly violating the terms and conditions of his release. David Chambless, 49, was taken into custody at his residence for allegedly having incidental verbal contact with a 17-year-old minor, possessing sexually stimulating material and [...] Full Story

Sexual predator may be headed back to prison

A man classified as a sexually violent predator was arrested in Jacumba Monday for allegedly violating the terms of his release, according to authorities in the District Attorney’s Office. Full Story

Sports

Patrice Bergeron helps Bruins top Blues 4-2

Patrice Bergeron had four assists, two on power-play goals and another short-handed, to help the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Monday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Full Story

• Gay and Mayo help Grizzlies beat Kings
• Crosby's goal in OT lifts Penguins over Panthers
• Fisher gives Senators 4-3 overtime win vs. Caps

Politics

• Senator's affair revealed in text message
• Schwarzenegger taps state senator for lt. governor
• Indian PM says Pakistan must reject terror

Finance

• Gold touches new high of $1,174 as dollar weakens
• Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in 1Q
• Govt issues record 2.1M recall for dropside cribs

Science & Tech

Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 after suit snag

A pair of astronauts zipped through the third and final spacewalk of their mission Monday, helping to install a 1,200-pound oxygen tank at the International Space Station and accomplishing everything else on their list. Full Story

• Astronaut suit problem delays spacewalk No. 3
• Warming's impacts sped up, worsened since Kyoto
• Thousands of strange creatures found deep in ocean

Strange

• Me-OW! Cat survives Illinois outage-causing run-in
• Tavern owner says he'll unveil 100-proof turkey
• Mass. woman seeks funds for turkey's eye surgery