Makaristos, Flickr Request for Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes at Summer Games Rejected by Olympic Committee
The upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics marks 40 years since 11 Israeli athletes were killed by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
In commemoration, the Israeli government and two US Congressmen asked for a moment of silence at this summer’s event, only to have the International Olympic Committee reject the proposal.
Bryan Bedder / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music
National Gallery of Art 
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Bryan Bedder, Getty Images Autopsy Reveals Mary Kennedy Died of Asphyxiation Due to Hanging
Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead on Wednesday, and an autopsy has now revealed her cause of death: she died of asphyxiation due to hanging.
sblackley, Flickr Why Everyone — Even Children — Needs to Wear Sunglasses
Sunglasses don’t just make you look cool, they’re also good for your eyes. But a lot of parents don’t seem to know that rule also applies to their kids.
China Photos, Getty Images Chinese School Gives Honors Students the Cold Shoulder By Rewarding Them with Air Conditioning
At a school in China, hard work isn’t just rewarded with success — it’s rewarded with air conditioning, too.
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.
Poll: How Do You Feel About the 'Birther' Issue Texoma? May 17, 2012
Request for Moment of Silence for Slain Israeli Athletes at Summer Games Rejected by Olympic Committee May 17, 2012
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More May 17, 2012
This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More May 17, 2012
