U.S. Top News: Romney clinches Republican 2012 nomination in Texas

Click to View in Browser 05/30/2012 Romney clinches Republican 2012 nomination in Texas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday with a resounding victory in Texas and now faces a five-month sprint to convince voters to trust him over Democratic President Barack Obama in the November 6 election. To always be prepared, Boy Scouts start welding SOMERSWORTH, New Hampshire (Reuters) - It's not quite fly fishing or hiking, but welding is the latest merit badge Boy Scouts can earn - part of a full-court press to attract fresh talent to the critical occupation. Apple CEO sees TV as area of "intense interest" RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook said technology for televisions was of "intense interest" but stressed the company's efforts would unfold gradually amid speculation the iPad and iPhone maker was on the brink of unveiling a revolutionary iTV. Senate race in Texas headed for runoff AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Tea Party favorite Ted Cruz were headed to a U.S. Senate election runoff in July after neither secured the more than 50 percent of the vote required to win the Republican primary on Tuesday. Judge orders Manson Family tapes turned over to police LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taped conversations between Manson Family killer Charles "Tex" Watson and a Texas lawyer in 1969 must be given to Los Angeles police investigating the cult's possible involvement in unsolved murders, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Devastating disease found in endangered Tennessee bats (Reuters) - A disease that has killed millions of hibernating bats in the United States has been detected for the first time in endangered gray bats in Tennessee, a finding that government scientists on Tuesday described as "devastating." North Carolina folk artist Doc Watson dies at 89 WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Grammy-winning U.S. guitarist and folk singer Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson died on Tuesday in a North Carolina hospital at age 89, his management company said. United Airlines pilots file race bias suit (Reuters) - Two dozen black pilots alleged in a lawsuit on Tuesday that United Continental Holdings, the parent of United Airlines, passed them over for management promotions because of race. Ten die in Memorial Day weekend Chicago shootings CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ten people were killed and dozens were wounded in shootings in Chicago during the long Memorial Day weekend, police said on Tuesday. Obama honors Dylan, other "heroes" for their influence WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama gave the United States' top civilian honor on Tuesday to musician Bob Dylan, novelist Toni Morrison and 11 other people he described as his heroes because of their powerful words, songs and actions. Related Video U.S. Morning Call: RIMM struggles to stay afloat Italy rescuers pull woman from quake rubble Great Debate Why isn't the euro falling even further? Five steps the SEC can take to make crowdfunding work A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend