News Bits: Get Thee Behind Me, Reverend

- Obama "outraged" by ex-pastor's "ridiculous propositions"
- US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq
- What recession? Economy grows slightly in first quarter
- Albert Hofmann, father of drug LSD, dies in Switzerland
- Happy 75th birthday, Willie Nelson
- Paula Abdul gets confused on "American Idol"
- Spurs eliminate Suns to advance in NBA playoffs
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