G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit (AP)

U.S. and Palestinians sign $150 million agreement (Reuters)
Reuters - The United States agreed on Wednesday to transfer $150 million in budgetary support to the Palestinian Authority as part of past pledges to boost President Mahmoud Abbas' government.

Clinton sees new race; Obama talks tough (AP)
AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton declared Wednesday that her primary victories in Ohio, Texas and Rhode Island had reordered the Democratic presidential race in her favor. A resilient Barack Obama...

Clinton sees new race; Obama talks tough (AP)
AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton declared Wednesday that her primary victories in Ohio, Texas and Rhode Island had reordered the Democratic presidential race in her favor. A resilient Barack Obama...

Wen pledges China will tackle problems (AFP)
AFP - Premier Wen Jiabao pledged Wednesday to tackle a vast menu of problems from pollution to the widening gap between rich and poor, but stressed economic development was still China's top...

2 arrested in alleged torture of teen, who escaped (AP)
AP - A Girl Scout leader and her husband were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he had just fled...