AP - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with four new endorsements, including a union president and a congressman who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

AFP - Unseeded teenager Victoria Azarenka upset 15th seed Alona Bondarenko in straight sets to become the first player to reach the German Open semi-finals here on Friday.

AP - Jon Edwards often manages what appears impossible. He has recovered precious data from computers wrecked in floods and fires and dumped in lakes.

AP - EBay Inc. is exploring whether to require customers to use its online payment service PayPal, a move that has angered users and prompted antitrust scrutiny in Australia, where a PayPal-only rule takes effect next month.

AFP - Leading London shares closed lower, with a fall on Wall Street hurting UK companies across the board, including financials.

AFP - At least ten people were killed and many more wounded when a powerful bomb exploded late Friday in eastern Sri Lanka, a day before crucial local elections in the area, police said.