Gaffe forces Senate candidate to pull ad DENVER, May 15 (UPI) -- Former Rep. Bob Schaffer, R-Colo., yanked an ad for his U.S. Senate campaign because an image meant to show Pikes Peak actually showed Alaska's Mount McKinley.

MLB: Houston 8, San Francisco 7 SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (UPI) -- Lance Berkman's solo homer in the top of the ninth Thursday gave the Houston Astros an 8-7 victory at San Francisco.

Civil union issues tied to elderly couples SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 15 (UPI) -- An Illinois lawmaker says he is trying to promote a civil unions bill in the state Legislature by bringing to light the needs of elderly straight couples.

Nader sees 'bigotry' in two major parties SEATTLE, May 15 (UPI) -- Long shot independent presidential hopeful Ralph Nader says the two major parties unfairly dominate the U.S. political landscape.

McCain's health under the microscope WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain's health has become a frequent campaign issue given his age and life experiences, analysts say.

MLB: Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- Shawn Riggans' fourth-inning two-run homer Thursday helped the Tampa Bay Rays top the New York Yankees 5-2.

Two arrested in light pole theft MINEOLA VILLAGE, N.Y., May 15 (UPI) -- Police in Mineola Village, N.Y., said they have arrested two men who were spotted sawing through aluminum light poles at a village storage yard.

Beetles found in package from Taiwan MOHNTON, Pa., May 15 (UPI) -- Postal officials in Mohnton, Pa., said a Philadelphia-bound package was found to contain numerous beetles that could have proven harmful to the environment.

MLB: Pittsburgh 11, St. Louis 5 ST. LOUIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Jason Bay's three-run pinch homer in the top of the eighth inning Thursday keyed the Pittsburgh Pirates' 11-5 win at St. Louis.

Farmer: Vandals spray-painted goats CLEARFIELD, Pa., May 15 (UPI) -- A Clearfield County, Pa., farmer said vandals snuck onto his property under cover of night and spray-painted obscenities on three of his goats.

N.C. judge drops cursing case DURHAM, N.C., May 15 (UPI) -- A Durham, N.C., judge has dismissed a case against a 72-year-old man cited under a city code barring use of profanity in public.

Health risk of particle pollution studied BALTIMORE, May 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. study found no evidence of a link between daily changes in coarse particles and the number of hospital admissions for respiratory diseases.

Study: U.S. educational 'death gap' widens WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- The death gap between U.S. adults with less than high school education and those with college degrees increased rapidly from 1993 to 2001, a U.S. study said.

MLB: Kansas City 8, Detroit 4 KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15 (UPI) -- Jose Guillen's two hits and three RBI Thursday led the Kansas City Royals past Detroit 8-4.

Navy jet bomb strays, starts forest fire JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- A Navy fighter jet has been blamed for starting a large Florida forest fire when its bomb missed a target, officials said.

Torture case teens to be tried as adults HAMILTON, Ohio, May 15 (UPI) -- Two Ohio teenagers accused of torturing a mentally disabled teen have been ordered held under $1 million bonds and will be tried as adults.

MLB: Chi. Cubs 4, San Diego 0 CHICAGO, May 15 (UPI) -- Ryan Dempster yielded six hits in 8 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday to help the Chicago Cubs down the San Diego Padres 4-0.

Red smoke leads to bank robbery suspect LYNBROOK, N.Y., May 15 (UPI) -- Police in Lynbrook, N.Y., said they arrested a bank robbery suspect after a dye pack left a trail of red smoke that alerted a passerby.

MLB: Toronto 3, Minnesota 2 (11 inn.) MINNEAPOLIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Joe Inglett's pinch RBI single in the top of the 11th inning Thursday lifted Toronto to a 3-2 win at Minnesota.

Baseball team giving away free funeral GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 15 (UPI) -- Officials with a Grand Prairie, Texas, minor league baseball team are giving away a free funeral at an upcoming game.

Mexican drug cartel menaces police chiefs WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Drug cartel attacks against Mexican police have become so violent and common some Mexican police chiefs are said to be seeking asylum in the United States.

Woman selling 'Virgin Mary' rock BROOKSVILLE, Fla., May 15 (UPI) -- A Brooksville, Fla., woman is attempting to sell a rock that she says bears the image of the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus.

Shania Twain and husband split LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- A spokesman for Shania Twain has confirmed the country music star and her husband are breaking up.

Grains open low, but corn and wheat rally CHICAGO, May 15 (UPI) -- Grains opened lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, but corn and wheat rallied, while soybeans traded lower at the close.

UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Scientists are wary of lunar dust … First-episode schizophrenia to be studied … The molecule hydroxyl is detected on Venus … Genes in mice act differently in humans ... Health/Science news from UPI.

MLB: LA Dodgers 7, Milwaukee 2 MILWAUKEE, May 15 (UPI) -- Gary Bennett's three-run homer capped a six-run seventh inning Thursday as the Los Angeles Dodgers belted the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2.

Asian antiquities expert dies in custody SEATTLE, May 15 (UPI) -- Roxanna Brown, a renowned Asian antiquities expert linked to possible illegal trafficking in Southeast Asian art, has died in federal custody in Seattle.

UPI NewsTrack Business WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. markets swing up Thursday ... Bank of England warns of tough times ahead ... GM reaches agreement to end one strike ... Housing crunch hurting wallboard business ... News from United Press International.

Breast cancer risk reduced by exercise ST. LOUIS, May 15 (UPI) -- Girls and young women who exercise regularly between ages 12 to 35 have a substantially lower risk of breast cancer before menopause, a U.S. study said.

Rihanna's 'Bow' tops U.S. record chart LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- Rihanna's song "Take a Bow" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Continental Air considering new alliances HOUS, Texas, May 15 (UPI) -- Texas-based Continental Airlines, which issued a blanket rejection of merging in April, is discussing an alliance with United Airlines, sources said Thursday.

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Man puts wife for sale on eBay ... Hospital workers called patient 'alkie' ... Trump sells beach house for $100 million ... Rasberry ants invade Texas homes ... UPI Quirks in the News.

UPI NewsTrack Sports WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Penn State Coach Joe Paterno hospitalized … Sharapova, newly No. 1, wins in Rome … Braun signs long-term deal with Brewers … Jarrett ready for final Sprint Cup race … Nadal, Djokovic advance at Hamburg Masters ... Sports news from United Press International.

Parton peeved over Stern stunt LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- Dolly Parton says she was shocked that U.S. radio shock jock Howard Stern cobbled together soundbites to make it seem like she was making offensive remarks.

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MLB: Washington 1, N.Y. Mets 0 NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- Felipe Lopez' eighth inning sacrifice fly Thursday produced the lone run in Washington's 1-0 win over the New York Mets.

'Indiana' sends Spielberg back to Cannes CANNES, France, May 15 (UPI) -- Steven Spielberg is to return to France's Cannes Film Festival after a 26-year absence for the premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

Sharapova, newly No. 1, wins in Rome ROME, May 15 (UPI) -- Maria Sharapova celebrated her ascension to the world No. 1-ranking Thursday with a straight-set win in the third round of the $1.34 million Italian Open.

U.S. markets swing up Thursday NEW YORK, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. stock indexes climbed to the close Thursday in spite of news U.S. industrial production slowed in April.

MLB: Cleveland 4, Oakland 2 CLEVELAND, May 15 (UPI) -- Cleveland pitcher Aaron Laffey surrendered an unearned run and five hits in six innings Thursday in helping the Indians top Oakland 4-2.

'Darth Vader' spared jail after attack HOLYHEAD, Wales, May 15 (UPI) -- A Welsh judge has spared a man who dressed as "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader and attacked two fans of the iconic film series a stay in jail.

Spears, Gibson vacationing together LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- Britney Spears and her father plan to spend time with Mel Gibson and his wife at the Gibsons' home in Costa Rica, a source told People magazine.

Dog is lost, found and found again CORONADO, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- A Southern California family was reunited with their beloved Shih Tzu a month after he escaped their yard.

Heparin producer to raise prices SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 15 (UPI) -- APP Pharmaceuticals Inc., Thursday said it was raising the price of its blood thinner heparin in the wake of an ingredient shortage in China.

Publicist Warren Cowan dead at 87 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- Warren Cowan, co-founder of the famed Hollywood public relations firm Rogers & Cowan, has died in Los Angeles. He was 87.

Cholesterol drug may help hepatitis C OKLAHOMA CITY, May 15 (UPI) -- A drug used to treat high cholesterol levels lowers the viral load in hepatitis C, a U.S.study said.

Man flies at 8,200 feet without plane BEX, Switzerland, May 15 (UPI) -- A former Swiss fighter pilot has completed his first successful sans-plane flight with a jet-powered wing that reached speeds of 186 mph.

Prof. reprimanded for talking to parent LANCASTER, England, May 15 (UPI) -- A professor at England's Lancaster University has been reprimanded after he shared information on a student's progress with his mother.

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno hospitalized UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 15 (UPI) -- Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was hospitalized Thursday because of dehydration.

Ultrasound mammography: Good but risky PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. study shows adding an ultrasound screening to routine mammography may find more breast cancers, but also hikes the rate of false positive findings.