California mulls options to cut $20bn deficit (May 7 - The Financial Times)

Europe and US unite on stronger dollar (May 8 - The Financial Times)

Rice Gains for Fifth Day on Myanmar Cyclone, Increased Demand (May 8 - Bloomberg)

Vallejo, California, Residents Foresee Cuts as Bankruptcy Looms (May 8 - Bloomberg)

On the pot-holed highway to hell (May 7 - The Financial Times)

Aging systems releasing sewage into rivers, streams (May 8 - USA Today)

Energy Oil nears $124 as market tightens (May 8 -The Financial Times)

[Natural] Gas customers feeling the pressure (May 8 - Herald Journal)

Conservation or 'total meltdown' (May 8 - Courier Times)

Iran supply problems add to fears of oil hitting $200 a barrel (May 7 - Times Online)