Carnival ride collapse injures 18 ANGELS CAMP, Calif., May 17 (UPI) -- An investigation was underway Saturday into a California carnival ride collapse that injured 18 people, three seriously.

Schwarzenegger backs same-sex ruling SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (UPI) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told the San Francisco Chronicle's editorial board he backs a court ruling upholding the right of gay couples to marry.

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Razor wire added to U.S. border fence SAN DIEGO, May 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Border Patrol said it has become necessary to top a five-mile section of border fence with Mexico with triple-strand razor wire to battle smugglers.

No epidemics after China earthquake BEIJING, May 17 (UPI) -- Despite the large-scale devastation from last week's China earthquake, disease epidemics have so far been prevented, government officials said Saturday.

Kidnapped Pakistani envoy released ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 17 (UPI) -- Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan, Tariq Azizudin, was freed Saturday three months after he was kidnapped in Pakistan's lawless tribal region.

McCain builds ties to liberal bloggers WASHINGTON, May 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is reaching out to liberal and non-partisan bloggers in an effort to bring new voters to his presidential campaign.

Old enemies reconcile in Rwanda GITARAMA, Rwanda, May 17 (UPI) -- A Rwandan woman whose family was killed during the 1994 genocide weaves baskets now with the wife of a man who helped kill them, CNN reported.

Russia claims to have Georgian spy MOSCOW, May 17 (UPI) -- A Georgian spy has been detained in southern Russia, the Federal Security Bureau said Friday.

Drug trafficker returned to Australia MELBOURNE, May 17 (UPI) -- Convicted Australian drug trafficker Tony Mokbel returned to Melbourne in handcuffs Saturday after being flown from Greece on a chartered jet.

Edwards: Not running for VP NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., who backed Barack Obama for president this week, said he does not want to run for vice president again.

Pentagon to build new prison at Bagram WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is moving forward with a new prison at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, The New York Times reports.

Parking officer says cop assaulted him NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- A New York parking enforcement agent says an off-duty police officer beat him up and had him arrested after he ticketed the officer's girlfriend.

Rights commission requests torture probe NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 (UPI) -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has requested a probe of alleged torture against militia suspects at the hands of security officers.

New Clinton ad questions Obama lock WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is airing ads in Kentucky and Oregon, with one ad challenging the notion that she is all but out of the race.

Black college has white valedictorian ATLANTA, May 16 (UPI) -- Atlanta's traditionally black Morehouse College has, for the first time in its history, chosen a white student as class valedictorian, school officials said.

Obama calls for Vets Affairs e-mail probe WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Friday called for an investigation into reports that U.S. officials tried to discourage post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses.

Marsupials shot at Australian croc farm INNISFAIL, Australia, May 16 (UPI) -- Vandals shot 12 pademelons and a wallaroo at an Australian wildlife farm, authorities said.

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Cops take fitness test to carry weapon CHICAGO, May 16 (UPI) -- The Chicago Police Department has begun requiring officers to pass a fitness exam before they are allowed to carry an M4 assault weapon, officials said.

No investigation of wrongful conviction TORONTO, May 16 (UPI) -- The recent reversal of an 18-year-old conviction of a man in the killing his missing girlfriend will not be reviewed, the Ontario attorney general said Friday.

Huckabee apologizes for Obama gun joke LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 16 (UPI) -- Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Friday apologized for telling an audience of gun rights supporters an offstage noise was Barack Obama ducking a gunman.

Groups sue to stop Texas border fence HOUSTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Nineteen Texas border communities Friday asked a federal court to halt construction of 70 miles of border fencing, court documents show.

Calif. wine pioneer Mondavi dies YOUNTVILLE, Calif., May 16 (UPI) -- Robert Mondavi, a pioneer in California's wine industry, died Friday at his home in Yountville, Calif., a spokeswoman said.

Flights at N.Y.-area airports to be capped WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The Bush administration announced caps on takeoffs and landings at the three major New York-area airports Friday in an effort to avoid delays this summer.

Senator: McCain's military roots limit him WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- GOP presidential hopeful John McCain sees "everything" through his experience in the military and that can be "dangerous," Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said Friday.

British couple go at it on plane LONDON, May 16 (UPI) -- A group of off-duty police officers on a flight from Egypt to Britain helped subdue a couple who got into a violent fight at 30,000 feet.

Students, faculty protest Schlafly honor ST. LOUIS, May 16 (UPI) -- Hundreds of graduates turned their backs on conservative leader Phyllis Schlafly Friday Washington University in St. Louis gave her an honorary degree.

Russia's Putin names new executive group MOSCOW, May 16 (UPI) -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Friday announced the creation of the presidium, a new executive body designed to energize an "unwieldy" government.

Claim: World bullies caused food crisis TEHRAN, May 16 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the international food crisis was caused by "bullying powers" of the world, claiming they are greedy with resources.

Coach fighting for prayer loses again PHILADELPHIA, May 16 (UPI) -- A New Jersey high school football coach has lost another round in his fight to be allowed to lead his team in prayer.

Pa. nuclear plant violated security rules HARRISBURG , Pa., May 16 (UPI) -- Federal nuclear regulators said they will be conducting inspections at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station after a security lapse.

Norway plans tents for refugees OSLO, Norway, May 16 (UPI) -- Overwhelmed by a sharp increase in refugees, Norway plans to start housing them in tents, the Cabinet minister in charge said Friday.

FAA: Planned Boston tower too tall BOSTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration told Boston officials that a planned 1,000-foot tower could cause an obstruction to aircraft.

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Nigeria: Pipeline fire kills at least 14 LAGOS, Nigeria, May 16 (UPI) -- A fuel pipeline caught fire in the Ijegun area of Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 100 others, officials said.

Myanmar increases estimate of cyclone toll YANGON, Myanmar, May 16 (UPI) -- The Myanmar government Friday increased its estimate of those killed by Cyclone Nargis to 78,000, approaching the 100,000 suggested by the United Nations.

Mountie's widow wins battle for remains CALGARY, Alberta, May 16 (UPI) -- The widow of a slain Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer will be able to bury her husband's remains where she chooses, a court of appeal in Calgary ruled.

Saudis boost oil production RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 16 (UPI) -- Saudi officials said Friday that oil production in the country is being increased by 300,000 barrels a day to meet the demands of its customers.

Old nuclear reactor avoids replacement OTTAWA, May 16 (UPI) -- The world's oldest nuclear reactor won't be replaced due to budgetary and scheduling concerns, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. says.

Canadian youth to face lighter sentencing OTTAWA, May 16 (UPI) -- Young people in Canada convicted of violent crimes won't routinely face adult sentences in the future, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

Crime rate among Canadian young rising TORONTO, May 16 (UPI) -- The crime rate among Canadian residents ages 12 to 17 increased by 3 percent from 2005 to 2006, a study has found.

Canada unveils own Victoria Cross OTTAWA, May 16 (UPI) -- Canada now has its own version of Britain's Victoria Cross military medal to award to its outstanding military officials, officials say.

McCain move favors Ariz. developer GLENDALE, Ariz., May 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., helped guarantee funds for an action that helped a developer whose top employees donated money to his campaign, records show.

South Korea bird flu bypasses humans SEOUL, May 16 (UPI) -- The type of bird flu that broke out in South Korea this year has caused no human infections worldwide, the country's quarantine service said Friday.

British dad killed trying to reboard train LONDON, May 16 (UPI) -- A British man was killed trying to board a moving train to get presents for his wife and son he had left on his seat.

Junta: 90 percent supported constitution YANGON, Myanmar, May 16 (UPI) -- The military junta ruling Myanmar claims that more than 90 percent of voters supported a new constitution.

McCain: Hamas statement mischaracterized WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- The campaign of Republican presidential contender John McCain said Friday that a 2006 statement McCain made about dialogue with Hamas had been mischaracterized.

Obama hits back at Bush, McCain WATERTOWN, S.D., May 16 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama, campaigning in South Dakota, fired back at comments made by U.S. President George Bush and Sen. John McCain.

Scientist: Smiling can hurt your health FRANKFURT, Germany, May 16 (UPI) -- A German scientist has proved that people forced to smile and take on-the-job insults suffer more and longer-lasting stress that may harm their health.