Reuters | Shadow of Hurricane Katrina Hangs Over Obama After Spill New York Times WASHINGTON â€" There's a world of difference between the impact of an oil spill and a deadly hurricane. And the White House hopes it stays that way. President Obama made a statement on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the economy ... Oil-Spill Fight Bogs Down |
Friday, April 30, 2010
Shadow of Hurricane Katrina Hangs Over Obama After Spill - New York Times
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Oil Spill's Blow to BP's Image May Eclipse Out-of-Pocket Costs - New York Times
Reuters | Oil Spill's Blow to BP's Image May Eclipse Out-of-Pocket Costs New York Times HAMMOND, La. â€" BP says that the offshore drilling accident that is spewing thousands of barrels of oil a day into the Gulf of Mexico could cost the company several hundred million dollars. Nobody re » |
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Haggard GOP Gives Way, Allows Floor Debate on Banking Overhaul - FOXNews
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Goldman Sachs Takes Little Blame in Senate Defense: Ann Woolner - BusinessWeek
Sydney Morning Herald | Goldman Sachs Takes Little Blame in Senate Defense: Ann Woolner BusinessWeek April 28 (Bloomberg) -- For a moment last week as the Goldman Sachs drama unfolded, it looked as if the bank might defend itself against a sensational civil fraud charge by hanging out to dry one of its vice presidents, the fabulous Frenchman, ... Factbox: Levin, Blankfein trade jabs at hearing Goldman's Blankfein hit hard on CDO conflicts The senators and their Fab foe |
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Obama eulogizes West Virginia mine blast victims - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times | Obama eulogizes West Virginia mine blast victims Los Angeles Times At a somber memorial for 29 coal miners Sunday, President Obama said it is a moral imperative for the United States to prevent the sort of underground explosion that triggered the worst mine disaster in four decades ... Obama Eulogizes Victims of Mine Accident President Obama eulogizes 29 W.Va. miners Obama eulogizes 29 W.Va. miners -- 'Don't let this happen again' |
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Tornado death toll at 10 in Miss., port said to be wiped off map - Detroit Free Press
BBC News | Tornado death toll at 10 in Miss., port said to be wiped off map Detroit Free Press Ten people are reported dead so far in the wake of today's severe storms and tornadoes that swept across Mississippi and Louisiana. A total of 21 injured residents so far have been transported from the Yazoo City area to Jackson-area hospitals; ... 10 killed as tornado strikes Miss.; others injured Tornado kills 7 in Mississippi: officials Mississippi tornado leaves seven dead amid destruction |
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law Spurs Obama - FOXNews
Telegraph.co.uk | Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law Spurs Obama FOXNews During a naturalization ceremony for 24 members of the US military, President Obama plunged into the Arizona immigration controversy, warning the Justice Department would investigate civil rights violations that might arise from a new ... Arizona immigration law is 'moral and social sin:' Faith leaders Obama warns of 'misguided' immigration efforts Key provisions of Arizona immigration legislation |
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Live analysis: NFL draft round one - USA Today
National Post | Live analysis: NFL draft round one USA Today USA TODAY's Nate Davis will provide pick-by-pick analysis of the first round of the NFL draft here tonight. Return here for the latest news from Radio City Music H » |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Gulf towns pray for news from Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion - Christian Science Monitor
Reuters | Gulf towns pray for news from Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion Christian Science Monitor Roughneck towns along the Gulf coast are waiting for news from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. Eleven people are missing, although one family received a happy c » |
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
European skies open but airline schedules scrambled - Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk | European skies open but airline schedules scrambled Reuters LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Europe's skies were open for business on Wednesday, but with so many planes having been grounded by the p » |
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Airspace reopens as the dust settles and airlines argue their case - Times Online
Globe and Mail | Airspace reopens as the dust settles and airlines argue their case Times Online Intense lobbying from the airlines combined with favourable winds and reduced volcanic activity could lead to the opening up of European airspace, closed since the Icelandic volcano Eyjafj » |
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Airlines carry out test flights in Europe's ash-filled skies - Los Angeles Times
Sydney Morning Herald | Airlines carry out test flights in Europe's ash-filled skies Los Angeles Times Air France, KLM and Lufthansa send out jets carrying only crew members in an attempt to show that flying conditions are safe despite the volcanic ash. The flights landed without incident, they said. Lufthansa airplanes stand on the tarmac at the ... Ministers mull volcano ash cloud flight chaos measures Volcanic ash relentless as tremors rock Iceland Europe remains cautious despite successful test flights |
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Volcanic ash spreads more travel misery across Europe - BBC News
Globe and Mail | Volcanic ash spreads more travel misery across Europe BBC News Millions of stranded travellers face further air chaos as the volcanic ash from Iceland that has closed most of Europe's airspace continues to spread. An estimated three-quarters of flights were cancelled on Saturday. About 20 countries closed their ... Volcanic ash grounds Britain for days to come School chaos as families are stranded by ash cloud Airlines make test flights amid wait for clear skies |
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Goldman Sachs CDOs a 'Concern' for Crisis Panel, Angelides Says - BusinessWeek
Telegraph.co.uk | Goldman Sachs CDOs a 'Concern' for Crisis Panel, Angelides Says BusinessWeek April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s sales of collateralized debt obligations are “an area of interest and concern†for the US commission investigating the financial crisis, the panel's chairman said. “We will continue to look ... More Than Goldman Sachs In SEC Gun Sight Stocks, Oil Drop as Dollar Gains After SEC Sues Goldman Sachs SEC shines spotlight on little-known Goldman exec |
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Volcanic ash to reach ground level across UK - BBC News
The Guardian | Volcanic ash to reach ground level across UK BBC News Ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland that has started f » |
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Holder gets boost from Democrats on 9/11 trials - Reuters
MiamiHerald.com | Holder gets boost from Democrats on 9/11 trials Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Attorney General Eric Holder drew more robust backing from fellow Democrats in the Senate on Wednesday after fierce protests against his plan to try the » |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit - Washington Post
ABC Online | Obama's disregard for media reaches new heights at nuclear summit Washington Post World leaders arriving in Washington for President Obama's Nuclear Security Summit must have felt for a moment that they had instead been transported to Soviet-era Moscow. They entered a capital that had become a military encampment, ... Factbox: Who are the world's nuclear powers? Obama: Summit shows 'what is possible when nations come together' Nations Pledge to Lock Down Nuclear Fuel |
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Roethlisberger Will Not Face Assault Charges - New York Times
CBC.ca | Roethlisberger Will Not Face Assault Charges New York Times Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not face charges stemming from an incident in which he was accused of sexu » |
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
European countries offer $41 billion to Greece - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times | European countries offer $41 billion to Greece Los Angeles Times Eurozone members hope to calm investors and protect their currency by making below-market-rate loans available to the debt-ridden country. The International Monetary Fund stands ready to chip in an additional 10-billion euro, or more than $13 billion ... Euro Rises After Greece Wins $61 Billion Aid Pledge From EU Euro governments offer Greece euro30 billion backstop CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-Greek aid higher than 40 bln euros/3 yrs |
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Analysis: Obama faces dilemma in court choice - Washington Post
Reuters | Analysis: Obama faces dilemma in court choice Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama faces a classic political dilemma in picking a new Supreme Court justice. He must decide whether to nominate an individual liberal enough to carry on John Paul Stevens' legacy on issues such as ... Stevens Retirement Sets Stage for US Supreme Court Confirmation Battle John Paul Stevens: Supreme Court retirees keep lifetime pay Obama promises to act quickly on finding new Justice |
Thursday, April 8, 2010
ESPN marks Tiger's tee shot with live coverage - The Associated Press
Globe and Mail | ESPN marks Tiger's tee shot with live coverage The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" ESPN treated Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Masters as an epic event Thursday, then tiptoed around the reason for » |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
About Massey Energy Co. - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | About Massey Energy Co. Los Angeles Times Richmond, Va.-based Massey Energy Co. is the largest coal producer in central Appalachia, operating 47 underground and surface mines in Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia. It was founded in 1920 as a coal brokering business and began mining ... Drilling begins into coal mine; governor holds 'a sliver of hope' West Virginia mining disaster: How to help the victims' families For mine's owner, many safety violations | Philadelphia Inquirer | 04/07/2010 |
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Butler's would-be winning shot 'felt good' but fell short vs. Duke - USA Today
USA Today | Butler's would-be winning shot 'felt good' but fell short vs. Duke USA Today By Robert Scheer, The Indianapolis Star By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY Butler star forward Gordon Hayward's mid-range jump shot â€" a bucket would have given Butler a 61-60 lead with seven seconds left â€" bounced off the rim. "It felt good," Hayward. ... NOTEBOOK - Blue Devils' Singler is Final Four's top player Duke's title is topper on a night for the ages Plucky Duke team earns greatness by outlasting Butler in magical bout |
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Quake rolls across Baja - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Quake rolls across Baja Los Angeles Times The magnitude 7.2 temblor topples buildings and is blamed for at least one death. Damage is worst in the border cities of Calexico and Mexicali. A woman goes into labor at a damaged hospital in the Mexicali area. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times ... Strong quake shakes cities around US-Mexico border Border city absorbs most US damage in quake Big Baja quake came from 'chaotic' fault system |
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