Reuters | 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 Cornyn: Can Kagan Can Set Ideology Aside? Former Utah judge backs Kagan |
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
Globe and Mail | 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 » |
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ten 'Russian spies' arrested in US - The Guardian
MSN News UK | Ten 'Russian spies' arrested in US The Guardian Ten people have been arrested in America for » |
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Violence flares for second day on fringe of Toronto talks - AFP
CBC.ca | 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
World Cup: US vs. Ghana live game updates - Los Angeles Times
The Guardian | World Cup: US vs. Ghana live game updates Los Angeles Times Can't catch the game on TV, or want to follow along with other soccer fans? Join us here for live updates throughout the second-round game. American fans get fired up before the start of the US-Ghana second-round game at the World Cup in Rustenburg, ... US, Ghana at 1-1 75 minutes into WCup match A Great Goal for the United States, but Not the First or Only Great One Ghana-US Breakdown |
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Apple admits iPhone 4 antenna issues - USA Today
Globe and Mail | 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 'Worst case' in iPhone reception issue: Apple gives away bumpers Apple's New iPhone Already Dropping C » |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Gates says he agrees with Obama decision on McChrystal - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | Gates says he agrees with Obama decision on McChrystal CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, and Gen. Stanley McChrystal confer in Kabul, Afghanistan, in March. NEW: Defense chief says he backs president's decision on Gen. Stanley McChrystal Robert Gates: Tapping Gen. ... Top defense officials say they 'fully support' Obama on removing McChrystal Obama: Gen. David Petraeus Will 'Not Miss a Beat' in Afghanistan Petraeus a tough chief, say US troops in Afghanistan |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
McChrystal Resigns Over Critical Remarks, Obama Names Petraeus as Replacement - FOXNews
The Hindu | 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 |
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Judge Blocks Deep-Water Drilling Moratorium - New York Times
Reuters | Judge Blocks Deep-Water Drilling Moratorium New York Times WASHINGTON â€" A federal judge in New Orleans on Tuesday blocked a six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling projects that the Obama administration imposed in response to the vast oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. ... Environmental news from California and beyond Judge blocks Gulf offshore drilling moratorium Obama ban on deepwater drilling overturned |
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law - Reuters
KIDK | 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
Globe and Mail | 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 » |
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
China Signals a Gradual Rise in Value of Its Currency - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | China Signals a Gradual Rise in Value of Its Currency New York Times HONG KONG â€" China's central bank announced on Saturday evening that it would » |
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Some Republicans consider BP deal a U.S. "shakedown" - Reuters
Daily Mail | 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 ... US Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO for ' $20B shakedown' |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
BP 'to fund $20bn spill payouts' - BBC News
The Guardian | BP 'to fund $20bn spill payouts' BBC News Under-fire oil firm BP is to place $20bn (£13.5bn) in a special fund to deal with compensation payouts after the Gulf oil spill, US media report. BP executives were said to be finalising a deal at White House talks with President Obama and aides. ... BP Agrees to Set Aside About $20 Billion for Spill Claims 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 |
Monday, June 14, 2010
Obama enroute to the Gulf Coast - USA Today
The Hindu | Obama enroute to the Gulf Coast USA Today Dressed for cleanup duty -- tieless, in dark slacks and a casual jacket -- President Obama left the White House shortly after 9 am ET for his fourth trip to the Gulf Coast. Among the aides accompanying the president was his chief White House ... BP Bigwigs: Men Behind the Oil Spill Under Pressure BP f » |
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Obama Plans to Force BP's Hand on Oil Spill Fund - New York Times
The Guardian | Obama Plans to Force BP's Hand on Oil Spill Fund New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama for the first time will address the nation about the ongoing oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday night and outline his plans to leg » |
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Rescued US Teen Sailor Wants Second Attempt at - FOXNews
msnbc.com | Rescued US Teen Sailor Wants Second Attempt at FOXNews American teenager Abby Sunderland vowed Saturday that she would attempt to sail solo round the world again, after her first try at the record was thwarted when she became stranded for two nights in rough Indian Ocean seas. Sunderland was plucked from ... Rescue teams reach stranded teen sailor Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland is rescued by French fishermen Teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescued by French fishermen |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Mandela's Great-Granddaughter Dies in Car Crash - New York Times
The Hindu | Mandela's Great-Granddaughter Dies in Car Crash New York Times JOHANNESBURG â€" Heartbreak intruded on the opening day of the soccer World Cup when Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great-granddaughter Zenani was killed in an auto accident here early on Friday. In response, Mr. Mandela canceled a ... Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa World Cup opening ceremony with happy noise World Cup Begins |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew - msnbc.com
Globe and Mail | As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew msnbc.com LONDON - BP shares sank in London to their lowest levels in 13 years as US lawmakers pressed the British oil company to halt its dividend payments and fork out more compensation for damage caused by the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ... Obama to meet oil rig relatives BP increases amount of leaked Gulf oil it captures BP Shares Sink Amid Oil Spill Bankruptcy Chatter |
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
BP contradicts government claim on oil plumes - msnbc.com
New York Daily News | BP contradicts government claim on oil plumes msnbc.com June 9: BP's chief operating officer tells TODAY's Meredith Vieira that the latest capping method is capturing 15000 barrels of oil per day and that the firm has found “no evidence†of large oil plumes swirling deep within the Gulf. ... BP's 'Good News': Subsea Oil Exists, But It's Sparse Interior Secretary: BP Capturing 15000 Barrels Of Oil Per Day |
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Gulf oil spill reaches day 50, Obama wants an 'ass to kick,' residents just ... - New York Daily News
CBC.ca | Gulf oil spill reaches day 50, Obama wants an 'ass to kick,' residents just ... New York Daily News Thick layers of oil gather on the shore of Queen Bess Island at the mouth of Barataria Bay near the Gulf of Mexico in Plaquemines Parish, La. The Gulf Coast has had its behind beaten for the past seven weeks. Now President Obama wants an ... Spill prompts tougher British oil rig inspections Should sh » |
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four - Voice of America
Telegraph.co.uk | Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four Voice of America Photo: AP Israeli forces have killed four Palestinian divers that Israel says were heavily armed and preparing to carry out a terrorist attack. The Israel Defense Forces says its navy spotted several men in diving suits off the coast of the Gaza Strip. ... Crisis may hurt Turkish-Israeli trade: officials Arab League chief to make first visit to Gaza Strip Israel Kills Diving 'Squad' Off Gaza |
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Gulf containment cap closely watched in 2nd day - Washington Post
Telegraph.co.uk | Gulf containment cap closely watched in 2nd day Washington Post AP ON BARATARIA BAY, La. -- A containment cap that sucked some of the oil from a blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico offered a sm » |
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