Two city officials in Monterrey, Mexico, were kidnapped on Sunday and Monday, respectively, the state-run Notimex news agency reported.
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‘Hobbit’ director del Toro quits
May 31st, 2010 
CNN.com Guillermo del Toro will no longer direct “The Hobbit,” but will continue for the next several months to polish the scripts for the two-part “Lord of the Rings” prequel alongside Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh. Del Toro made the announcement Sunday via the J.R.R. Tolkien fan site TheOneRing.net.
Why golf balls didn’t work
May 31st, 2010 CNN.com They can fly 300 yards through the air and have helped turn the likes of Tiger Woods into multi-millionaires, but it seems the powers of the golf ball don’t end there.
German president quits in blow for Merkel
May 31st, 2010 Reuters: Top News BERLIN (Reuters) – German President Horst Koehler unexpectedly resigned on Monday after a wave of criticism over his comments about military action abroad, in a move that compounds conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel’s problems.
Apple sells 2 million iPads in 60 days
May 31st, 2010 CNN.com Apple says that it has sold more than 2 million iPads since the device debuted April 3rd.
Israeli soldier: They beat us
May 31st, 2010 CNN.com Three Israeli choppers with 15 soldiers aboard and several commando boats were involved in a skirmish with activists on a flotilla seeking to defy an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, a senior military official said Monday on condition of anonymity.
Staying safe from dangerous chemicals
May 31st, 2010 CNN.com A growing body of research is linking five chemicals — among the most common in the world — to a host of ailments, including cancer, sexual problems and behavioral issues.
