The Guardian | Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats The Associated Press GRAND ISLE, La. â" Dozens of sm » |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
FBI's Russian spy ring claims are 'contradictory' - The Guardian
MiamiHerald.com | FBI's Russian spy ring claims are 'contradictory' The Guardian Russia today said it was investigating the arrest by the FBI of 10 » |
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Sen. Robert Byrd dies - USA Today
Los Angeles Times | Sen. Robert Byrd dies USA Today Sen. Robert C. Byrd, the nation's longest serving senator, died at 3 am this morning, his office announced. The West Virginia Democrat was 92, and was serving in an unprecedented ninth term in the US Senate. To report corrections and clarifications, ... West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd dead at 92 West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd dead at 92 Sen. Byrd, 92, is hospitalized and said to be seriously ill |
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Report: UK woman may claim to be carrying Donovan's baby - FOXSports.com
CBC.ca | Report: UK woman may claim to be carrying Donovan's baby FOXSports.com US soccer star Landon Donovan may not be as squeaky clean as he seems, according to a Sports Illustrated report on Sunday that says he may have a love child. It said a report set to run in a British tabloid quotes a UK woman who claims to be carrying ... USA vs. Ghana: In World Cup 2010, Americans eliminated by Ghana Keeping the Africa in Africa's World Cup Coach has Ghana on brink of history |
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Season's first tropical storm forms in Caribbean - Reuters
New Zealand Herald | Season's first tropical storm forms in Caribbean Reuters MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Saturday in the western Caribbean near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the US National Hurricane Center said. Alex had sustained winds of 40 miles ... Weather could be latest problem in spill cleanup Tropical depression stirs concern Brewing storm casts a cloud on oil spill response |
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Friday, June 25, 2010
President Obama hedges on July 2011 drawdown date for Afghanistan - New York Daily News
The Hindu | President Obama hedges on July 2011 drawdown date for Afghanistan New York Daily News President Obama says July 2011 is not a hard-and-fast date for Afghanistan troop withdrawals. Do you believe Afghan forces will be ready to safeguard their country by July 2011? Yes. With the help of the US, they will be ready. ... Gates: U.S. not 'bogged down' in Afghanistan Obama's Afghanistan War Plan: Doubts Rise About Strategy As Generals Change, Afghan Debate Narrows to 2 Powerful Voices |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Short, Tense Deliberation, Then a General Is Gone - New York Times
The Hindu | Short, Tense Deliberation, Then a General Is Gone New York Times President Obama leaving the Rose Garden after announcing that he had replaced Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal. His advisers were divided over how to handle the controversy over the general. By MARK LANDLER WASHINGTON â" By the time he woke up Wednesday ... Can Petraeus deliver? McChrystal's Exit Comes at Key Point in War McChrystal out, strategy remains |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
McChrystal likely to resign over magazine comments, source says - CNN
The Hindu | McChrystal likely to resign over magazine comments, source says CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- America's top military commander in Afghanistan is unlikely to survive the f » |
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Guilty plea in failed NY car bombing - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents - Washington Post
Reuters | BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents Washington Post BP chief executive Tony Hayward took a day off Saturday to see his 52-foot yacht "Bob" compete in a race off England's shore, a leisure trip that infuriated residents of the oil-stained Gulf Coast. Hayward had already angered many in the United States ... BP CEO's yacht outing infuriates Gulf residents BP's Tony Hayward yacht outing draws anger BP: Tony Hayward remains in charge |
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Donations Create a Tricky Balance for Oil-State Politicians - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Donations Create a Tricky Balance for Oil-State Politicians New York Times Two GOP colleagues have asked Representative Joe Barton to give up his energy committee post. By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ERIC LICHTBLAU WASHINGTON â" The outburst by Representative Joe L. Barton of Texas in support of BP underscored the potential peril ... Message underlying Barton's apology reflected GOP's stance |
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Gardner executed - Salt Lake Tribune
CBC.ca | Gardner executed Salt Lake Tribune Ronnie Lee Gardner listens to proceedings during his commutation hearing at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah, Thursday, June 10, 2010. Next to him at the table is his attorney Andrew Parnes. ... Gardner executed by firing squad Convicted Utah killer set to die by firing squad Ronnie Lee Gardner executed |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
BP agrees to $20b account to pay Gulf claims - Boston Globe
The Hindu | BP agrees to $20b account to pay Gulf claims Boston Globe President Obama met yesterday with BP executives in the White House. The company has agreed to place $20 billion in an escrow account for claims resulting from the oil spill. It will also set aside $100 million for unemployed oil workers. ... BP to create $20 billion fund for claims BP chairman talks about the 'sm » |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
President focuses federal role in Oval Office speech - USA Today
NEWS.com.au | President focuses federal role in Oval Office speech USA Today By Rod Lamkey Jr., AFP/Getty Images By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY WASHINGTON â" President Obama vowed Tuesday that economic victims of the Gulf oil spill will be reimbursed and a plan created "to restore the unique beauty and bounty of this region. ... Obama pledges to lead on Gulf In Florida, Residents Worry About Defenses as Oil Hits |
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Day 55: The Latest on the Oil Spill - New York Times
Reuters | Day 55: The Latest on the Oil Spill New York Times On his fourth visit to the Gulf Coast in eight weeks, President Obama told residents and sm » |
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Obama leadership on BP spill faces testing week - Reuters
CBC.ca | Obama leadership on BP spill faces testing week Reuters WASHINGTON/LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Barack Obama's leadership of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill faces key tests this week as the US president gives his first national address on the disaster and meets top BP (BP.L) (BP. ... BP Deploys Deepsea Sensors to Better Measure Spill Obama wants BP escrow fund for spill damage Protect your business from oil spill damages |
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
As flood waters recede, search effort continues - Boston Globe
Globe and Mail | As flood waters recede, search effort continues Boston Globe Flash floods swept away vehicles near the Little Missouri River at the Albert Pike recreation area near Caddo Gap, Ark. (Mike Stone/Reuters) By John Eligon and Liz Robbins LANGLEY, Ark. â" The air turned steamy yesterday and the stark landscape by the ... Rescuers comb Arkansas wilderness looking for flash flood survivors Search for survivors goes on after deadly flooding in Arkansas Sachse man tells of harrowing escape from Arkansas flood |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
BP shares in focus after US doubles spill estimate - Reuters
Globe and Mail | BP shares in focus after US doubles spill estimate Reuters HOUSTON, June 11 (Reuters) - Shares in British energy giant BP (BP.L) (BP.N) will be in the spotlight again on Friday after US government scientists doubled their estimate of the amount of oil gushing out of its ... Previous estimate on oil flow doubled Gulf oil spill figures may be double earlier estimates Not » |
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Blackhawks foil Flyers in OT to win first Stanley Cup since 1961 - USA Today
CBC.ca | Blackhawks foil Flyers in OT to win first Stanley Cup since 1961 USA Today By Bruce Bennett, Getty Images By Kevin » |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Just a hint of Stephen Strasburg's top capacity is simply stunning - Washington Post
CBC.ca | Just a hint of Stephen Strasburg's top capacity is simply stunning Washington Post Stephen Strasburg dazzles in his first major-league game as Washington beats Pittsburgh, 5-2, at Nationals Park. By Thomas Boswell Before Tuesday night, Stephen Strasburg's major league debut was a must-attend event or, at least, a must watch TV moment ... Young's homer Strasburg's lone blemish Stephen Strasburg lives up to the hype in debut Strasburg Strikes Out 14 in Majors Debut |
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Hands On With Apple's New iPhone 4 - PC World
Telegraph.co.uk | Hands On With Apple's New iPhone 4 PC World We spend time examining the iPhone 4's crisp display, and new features such as multitasking and iBooks. The Apple iPhone 4 is everything that a new piece of technology should be: It's innovative, attractive, and ahead of its competition. ... Jobs to developers: Stick with the winning team Apple Confab Focuses on iPhone, Ignores OS X Steve Jobs unveils iPhone 4 â" and its video c » |
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Coast Guard Sees Cleanup of Spill Lasting Until the Fall - New York Times
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
BP captures 6000 barrels of oil from leaking well - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | BP captures 6000 barrels of oil from leaking well Los Angeles Times As engineers monitor the oil flow through a containment cap, wildlife rescue efforts are stepped up in Louisiana. By Tina Susman and Margot Roosevelt, Los Angeles Times Efforts to contain the flood of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico showed signs of ... In gulf oil spill's long reach, ecological damage could last decades Relief wells usu » |