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Current Events 5/15/2008

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Shoddy Work, Leadership Blamed in School Collapse
The earthquake earlier this week in Southwestern China caused the collapse of a middle school that trapped hundreds of students. The school was expanded from two stories to four, which may have contributed to its collapse. Residents of the town think some of the blame goes to local officials, who they say are corrupt.
Golf, Tennis Champs Sorenstam, Henin to Retire
Two top female athletes — tennis player Justine Henin and golfer Annika Sorenstam — this week announced that they're retiring. Christine Brennan, sports columnist at USA Today, talks about their surprising departures.
Bush Reinforces Iran Opposition in Israel Speech
President Bush is in Israel to celebrate the country's 60th anniversary. He is using a speech to the Israeli parliament to reiterate his position that Iran must not be allowed to attain nuclear weapons.
Lebanese Fear That Recent Fighting Isn't Over
Violence between Hezbollah and pro-government forces erupted last week in Beirut and nearby mountain villages. In the aftermath, the government is taking stock of its political influence against Hezbollah in the region, while the citizens bury their dead.
Experts Warn Senate Panel of World Food Crisis
The House defied a White House veto threat and voted overwhelmingly for a five-year, $306 billion farm bill Wednesday, the same day that U.S. officials told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that sharp increases in food prices could soon swell the ranks of the world's hungry by a hundred million people.
Dam Scrutiny, Quake Aid Efforts Ramp Up in China
The rescue effort in China has turned toward helping those who survived Monday's earthquake and retrieving bodies from the rubble. Now, the safety of the area's dams is in question — in particular, Zipingdu dam, a staging point for relief efforts that is upstream from a city of a half-million people.
Obama Visits Michigan, Wins Edwards' Support
Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in Michigan on Wednesday. That's where former rival John Edwards endorsed Obama for the Democratic Party's nominee. It was the Illinois senator's first campaign visit to Michigan this year. Obama didn't compete in the state's January primary that was outlawed by the National Democratic Party for violating party rules.
Investor Icahn Urges Yahoo-Microsoft Merger
After Microsoft withdrew its bid for Yahoo, it's been reported that billionaire Carl Icahn bought 50 million shares of Yahoo. Apparently, he wants to see the two companies merge, and he has even launched a proxy contest to get rid of Yahoo's entire board of directors.

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