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Death toll in China quake rises to nearly 12,000 (AP)

AP - A Chinese disaster relief official says the death toll has risen to nearly 12,000 following a massive earthquake that struck the country.

Clinton poised for W.Va. win; Obama looks ahead (AP)

AP - The Democratic presidential race runs on two tracks now, one snaking through the West Virginia primary Tuesday and the other mapped out by Barack Obama through battleground states in the fall.

Officials: Clashes in Iraq's Sadr City kill 11 (AP)

AP - A fragile cease-fire failed to stop fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City where the latest clashes between Shiite extremists and U.S.-backed Iraqi forces killed 11 men and wounded 19, Iraqi hospital officials said Tuesday.

Lawmakers want to end oil shipments to US reserve (AP)
AP - Amid daily bipartisan sniping over high gas prices, Democrats and Republicans appear to agree on at least one thing: With oil over $120 a barrel, President Bush ought to stop buying crude for the government emergency reserve.

Myanmar accepts more US help for cyclone survivors (AP)

AP - Myanmar agreed to accept more American aid, officials said Tuesday, opening the door for what could be a massive relief operation as the U.N. warned that less than a quarter of victims' needs are being met 10 days after the devastating cyclone struck.

Efforts to remove Detroit mayor to go to vote (AP)

AP - The Detroit City Council has spent weeks debating what to do with scandal-plagued Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick: force his ouster or slap him on the wrist.

12 militants killed in southern Afghanistan (AP)

AP - U.S.-led coalition forces called in airstrikes against the Taliban, killing a dozen militants during fighting in southern Afghanistan that has displaced many families, officials said Tuesday.

Bush tempers upbeat optimism about Mideast peace (AP)
AP - When President Bush began his first energized pursuit of an Israeli-Palestinian peace accord just over five months ago, confidence was his constant companion. "I'm optimistic," he said over and over about the prospects for ending one of the world's longest-running disputes within little more than a year.

Sex and the City premieres in London (AP)

AP - The "Sex and the City" stars lit up London's Leicester Square for the world premiere of the cinematic sequel to their New York adventures, delighting fans with glamorous — and sometimes quirky — outfits that helped make the show an international hit.

James, Cavs batter homesick Celtics to even series (AP)

AP - Back to even, and back to Boston — with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

China storms hamper rescue with quake toll 10,000 (Reuters)

Reuters - Heavy storms and wrecked roads hampered efforts to reach areas hardest-hit by China's worst earthquake in three decades on Tuesday as the death toll rose to around 10,000.

Two more U.S. aid flights set to fly to Myanmar (Reuters)

Reuters - Two more American aid flights were due to leave for cyclone-hit Myanmar on Tuesday where the reclusive military government is keeping most foreign aid workers away from the devastated Irrawaddy delta.

U.S. victims of attacks in Israel sue Swiss bank (Reuters)

Reuters - American victims of bombings and rocket attacks in Israel have sued Swiss bank UBS AG for more than $500 million, accusing the bank of helping fund the militants behind the attacks through dealings with Iran.

McCain runs strong despite low Bush ratings: poll (Reuters)

Reuters - Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain remains a strong candidate despite a gloomy national mood and record low ratings for President George W. Bush, according to a Washington Post-ABC New poll released on Monday.

Lebanese army begins drive to restore order (Reuters)

Reuters - Lebanon's army stepped up patrols on Tuesday as part of a drive to restore order after a week of fighting between Hezbollah fighters and pro-government gunmen.