Christie co-hosting 'Today' to promote NJ shore

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm Sandy.

Survey: German consumer confidence rises strongly

A survey is showing a significant rise in German consumer confidence as people's expectations for the economy and for their own income improve.

Earthquake hits Russia's Far East

A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.

Police: Suicidal jumper's fall kills SKorean girl

South Korean police say a suicidal man jumping to his death killed a 5-year-old girl by falling on her as she walked with her parents outside the apartment building.

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates with right wing Justin Williams (14) and defenseman Slava Voynov (26) after scoring in the second period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (A…

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter, left, comments to center Colin Fraser (24) in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) looks for the rebound as he blocks a shot against the San Jose Sharks in the second period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save as San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) looks on in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) reacts after scoring against the San Jose Sharks in the second period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) pushes the puck across the goal line to score against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) and defenseman Dan Boyle (22) in the second period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May…

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

San Jose Sharks center Scott Gomez (23) falls to the ice as he battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles.…

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) and center Anze Kopitar (11) look to score against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP…

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

San Jose Sharks center James Sheppard (15) collides with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene (2) in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) makes a save against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard stops a Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) shot during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings right wing Daniel Cleary, right, celebrates his empty-net goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Henrik Zetterberg (40), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday,…

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

From left to right, Chicago Blackhawks Michael Frolik (67), Bryan Bickell (29), Marian Hossa (81), Dave Bolland (36) and Patrick Sharp (10) watch from the bench during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup…

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55), of Sweden, celebrates with goalie Jimmy Howard (35) after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, defends against Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16), of Sweden, in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanle…

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo lies in the net after coming off its posts against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Chicago Blackhawks center Michal Handzus (26), of the Czech Republic, checks Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith (2) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) crashes into Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)