Globe and Mail | Republicans Press Kagan on Social Issues at Hearing New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Republicans on Wednesday stepped up their pressure on Elena Kagan to defend her decisions involving abortion and the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, trying to knock her off ... Kagan hearings near end with confirmation likely Kagan vows to be politic » |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Republicans Press Kagan on Social Issues at Hearing - New York Times
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
FBI arrests 11 accused of working as Russian spies - Washington Post
Washington Post | FBI arrests 11 accused of working as Russian spies Washington Post Ten people are under arrest, accused of serving secretly as agents of the Russian government in the United States. The search for an 11th » |
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Violence flares for second day on fringe of Toronto talks - AFP
NEWS.com.au | Violence flares for second day on fringe of Toronto talks AFP TORONTO â€" Nearly 600 people were arrested in violent weekend protests against a G20 summit as Canadian police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up the mobs, authorities said Sunday. Sporadic clashes between pockets of protestors and riot police ... G20 arrests now t » |
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tropical Storm Alex no threat yet to BP oil spill efforts - MiamiHerald.com
Washington Post | Tropical Storm Alex no threat yet to BP oil spill efforts MiamiHerald.com The Atlantic's first tropical storm developed Saturday morning, chugging along toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, although forecasters weren't sure how close it might come to disrupting oil spill recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. ... BP Oil Recovery Improves, Tropical Storm Raises Concerns |
Friday, June 25, 2010
Apple admits iPhone 4 antenna issues - USA Today
MSN Money | Apple admits iPhone 4 antenna issues USA Today Since the iPhone 4 went on sale Thursday, numerous reports have begun to appear online about consumers having strange issues with the antenna. Namely, that if they put their hand over the new steel band that encases the iPhone, they lose reception. ... Apple's Jobs: You're Holding the iPhone 4 Wrong Apple's New iPhone Already Dropping C » |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Firms in gulf drilling are working to limit liability in spill - Washington Post
The Guardian | Firms in gulf drilling are working to limit liability in spill Washington Post BP, the government and an army of volunteers are fighting to contain and clean the millions of g » |
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
McChrystal Resigns Over Critical Remarks, Obama Names Petraeus as Replacement - FOXNews
NEWS.com.au | McChrystal Resigns Over Critical Remarks, Obama Names Petraeus as Replacement FOXNews President Obama announced Wednesday that he has accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation as the commander of US forces in Afghanistan following a scathing article in which McChrystal and his aides were quoted criticizing the administration for ... With McChrystal out, difficult Afghan mission gets harder McChrystal out, Petraeus in Obama taps Petraeus to replace McChrystal |
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Is Gen. Stanley McChrystal someone the president can afford to fire? - Washington Post
Telegraph.co.uk | Is Gen. Stanley McChrystal someone the president can afford to fire? Washington Post The top US general in Afghanistan was summoned to Washington for a White House meeting after apologizing for flippant and dismissive remarks about top Obama administration officials. By Greg Jaffe and Ernesto Londoño Even some of McChrystal's ... White House: Obama angry at McChrystal comments McChrystal in the line of fire Afghan politicians r » |
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law - Reuters
KOMO News | Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a law that bars Americans from providing support to foreign terrorist groups, rejecting arguments that it violated constitutional rights of free speech and association. ... Supreme Court upholds law against advising terrorists Supreme Court Affirms Ban on Aiding Groups Tied to Terror High court: Law banning 'support' of terror groups constitutional |
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP - CNN
Los Angeles Times | Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, raised eyebrows last week with his defense of BP at a congressional hearing. Washington (CNN) -- A top Democrat kept up the Joe Barton drumbeat Sunday, saying the Republican legislator's defense of BP ... Rahm Emanuel c » |
Saturday, June 19, 2010
For U.S., yuan talk is good, action is better - Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk | For U.S., yuan talk is good, action is better Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's unexpected pledge on Saturday to » |
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Friday, June 18, 2010
BP 'strong despite spill setback' - BBC News
CBC.ca | BP 'strong despite spill setback' BBC News BP remains a "strong company" despite the "setback" it has suffered as a result of the oil spill in the US Gulf of Mexico, its chairman says. In an interview with Sky News, Carl-Henric Svanberg dismissed comments by Russia's president that the oil ... BP CEO Tony Hayward to Hand Over Day-to-Day Control of Gulf Cleanup Operations BP Chairman: Still Estimating Cost,Damages From Spill -Sky News |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Some Republicans consider BP deal a U.S. "shakedown" - Reuters
Reuters | Some Republicans consider BP deal a U.S. "shakedown" Reuters Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) listens to testimony during a hearing by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington in this May 27, 2010 file photo. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first apology that rang out in a congressional ... Rep. Joe Barton Apologizes to BP's Tony Hayward Congressman: $20 billion a 'shakedown' of BP by White House BP's Spill Fund a $20 Billion Shakedown, Barton Says |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
BP Agrees to Set Aside About $20 Billion for Spill Claims - New York Times
The Hindu | BP Agrees to Set Aside About $20 Billion for Spill Claims New York Times BP executives arrived at the White House on Wednesday morning for a meeting with President Obama. By JACKIE CALMES and HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON â€" The White House and BP tentatively agreed on Wednesday that the oil giant would create a $20 billion fund ... BP 'to fund $20bn spill payouts' Obama, demanding action, meets with BP execs Obama Vows Spill Fix |
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
President Prepares for First Oval Office Address As Oil Industry Execs Get ... - ABC News
The Hindu | President Prepares for First Oval Office Address As Oil Industry Execs Get ... ABC News As a congressional committee chided the heads of the nation's five largest oil companies in Washington, President Obama assured the people of the Gulf coast again that the administration would make BP pay for ... Obama on oil spill: 'This is an assault on our shores.' Obama Looks to Reassure, Flex Muscle on Spill Gulf Coast beaches update |
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Obama wants BP to establish spill escrow account - Reuters
CBC.ca | Obama wants BP to establish spill escrow account Reuters A handler holds the beak of an oil-covered pelican found off the Louisiana coast and affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, at the Fort Jackson Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Buras, Louisiana in this handout taken June ... Obama Plans to Force BP's Hand on Oil Spill Fund Obama to Address Nation Tuesday Night on Gulf Oil Spill Obama to address US on Gulf spill, demand BP damage fund |
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Spill oil to seep into supply chain as BP sells it - The Associated Press
Reuters | Spill oil to seep into supply chain as BP sells it The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS â€" Oil from the nation's worst spill could soon end up at gas stations, construction sites and even grocery stores once BP sells the crude taken from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico to raise money for wildlife protection. ... Worldwide BP Protest Day vilifies BP for Gulf oil spill BP Oil-Spill to Prompt Global Standards for Offshore BP to sell spill oil from Gulf well |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean - AFP
NEWS.com.au | Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean AFP SYDNEY â€" An American teenage girl was found safe with her damaged yacht on Friday after going missing in stormy Indian Ocean seas during a controversial attempt to sail solo round the world. An Australian search plane spotted Abby Sunderland, 16, ... Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours Help Is On The Way For American Teen Sailor Australia to foot bill for teen sailor's rescue |
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Taliban Aim at Officials in a Wave of Killings - New York Times
Reuters (press release) | Taliban Aim at Officials in a Wave of Killings New York Times The governor of Kandahar, Tooryalai Wesa, center, in white, was the target of an unsuccessful assassination attempt last year. By ROD NORDLAND KABUL, Afghanistan â€" The Taliban have been stepping up a campaign of assassinations in recent months against ... Taliban bomber blamed for Afghan wedding carnage Suicide attack kills 40 at Afghan wedding party US Lowers Expectations for Quick Success in Taliban Stronghold |
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Stephen Strasburg rookie card is now available - USA Today
msnbc.com | Stephen Strasburg rookie card is now available USA Today The front of the card comes from a photo of Strasburg throwing his first pitch for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh. "Topps has a long history of creating memorable and valuable cards featuring the games great rookie stars, ... Strasburg's amazing debut exceeds the considerable hype Strasburg, Va., won't rename itself after Stephen Strasburg Around MLB, peers pause to watch Strasburg |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
BP aims to gather up to 20000 bpd from oil spill - Reuters
CBC.ca | BP aims to gather up to 20000 bpd from oil spill Reuters WASHINGTON June 7 (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L) (BP.N) plans to increase the collection of oil at the site of the ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico to about 20000 barrels per day, the US Coast Guard said on Monday. Thad » |
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day - New York Times
Reuters | Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day New York Times HOUSTON â€" A cap placed over a leaking well spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico recovered about 6000 barrels during the first 24 hours of operation, Adm. Thad W. » |
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