CBC.ca | Kagan slips on fruits and vegetables in Senate panel questioning Los Angeles Times The Supreme Court nominee's otherwise smooth testimony bodes well for her confirmation, but conservatives have a field day with one embarrassing answer. US Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan answers questions from members of the Senate Judiciary ... Kagan and Roberts united at confirmation hearings Kagan's Commerce Show-and-Tell |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Kagan slips on fruits and vegetables in Senate panel questioning - Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties - Voice of America
Sydney Morning Herald | White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties Voice of America Photo: AP The White House says the arrests of 11 people in an » |
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Maradona rejects injustice talk - ESPN
BBC Sport | Maradona rejects injustice talk ESPN A controversial goal from Carlos Tevez - who looked to be some distance offside - swung the match towards Argentina before a horrible mistake by Ricardo Osorio » |
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Donovan won't let Clark take the blame - Yahoo! Sports
Telegraph.co.uk | Donovan won't let Clark take the blame Yahoo! Sports US coach Bob Bradley embraces Ricardo Clark as he leaves the field during the US's match with Ghana. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) RUSTENBURG, South Africa â€" Landon Donovan spoke of the “cruelty†of the ... Gyan dedicates Ghana win to Africa World Cup 2010: Gyan devotes Ghana win to Africa Keep hope alive: Ghana wins for Africa |
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Friday, June 25, 2010
G8 Leaders Discuss Economic Growth, Fiscal Restraint - Voice of America
Telegraph.co.uk | G8 Leaders Discuss Economic Growth, Fiscal Restraint Voice of America Photo: AP On the first day of the G8 summit in Canada, President Barack Obama and other world leaders held initial discussions on ways to strengthen the global economy and build on commitments from past summits. Senior US administration officials point ... Leaders play down austerity split on eve of G20 Toronto Locks Down Its Downtown for G-20 |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Afghan Questions Arise as Petraeus Takes Over - CBS News
The Hindu | Afghan Questions Arise as Petraeus Takes Over CBS News In this file photo, Petraeus testifies on Capitol Hill before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Petraeus is expected to be quickly and easily confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The latest news and analysis on the war in ... Mark Moyar: Petraeus's Opportunity |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan: Will it make a difference? - Christian Science Monitor
NDTV.com | Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan: Will it make a difference? Christian Science Monitor Gen. David Petraeus, who replaced ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is a widely respected officer who wrote the Army's counterinsurgency manual and helped craft US policy in Afghanistan. Gen. David Petraeus testifies on the situation in Afghanistan ... Official: Obama moved quickly to find McChrystal replacement Before and after McChrystal's removal, a flurry of White House activity John Yoo: Democrats and the McChrystal Fiasco |
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Gen. Stanley McChrystal: a hard-driving, unyielding commander - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Gen. Stanley McChrystal: a hard-driving, unyielding commander Los Angeles Times The general has had rocky relationships with US civilian officials but is respected by Afghans. By Laura King, Los Angeles Times It was a few months into the general's tenure in Afghanistan that the sobriquet "Mullah McChrystal" began making the rounds ... Is Obama dropping "no drama" style with US general? US general in Afghan war at risk of losing his job Schieffer: "McChrystal is in Very Deep Trouble Right Now" |
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Supreme Court ruling barring aid to terrorist groups: why some lament it - Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor | Supreme Court ruling barring aid to terrorist groups: why some lament it Christian Science Monitor Humanitarian and peace organizations say their direct interaction with violent or terrorist groups is vital to intervention efforts. The Supreme Court decision Monday means they do it at their peril. The Supreme Court ruling on Monday has put ... High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama 'Material Support' Bans and the Criminalization of Political Advocacy Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law |
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
White House chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by BP - USA Today
ABC News | White House chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by BP USA Today White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel says BP CEO Tony Hayward has made another gaffe by going to a yacht race in England while oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, the Associated Press reports. Emanuel, speaking to ABC's "This Week," said ... Dear Tony Hayward: You Do Not Have Your Life Back BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge White House chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by BP |
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Friday, June 18, 2010
World Cup Today - The Associated Press
The Guardian | World Cup Today The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG â€" A look at Day 8 Friday at the 2010 World Cup ( » |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP Washington Post Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, accused the White House of conducting a "$20 billion shakedown" by requiring oil giant BP to establish a fund to compensate those hurt by the Gulf Coast oil spill. By Aaron Blake Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex. ... BP 'shakedown' claim is a sad joke Joe Barton Under Fire from Republicans and Democrats for BP Apology Tony Hayward-Apologist Joe Barton (R-TX) Is in So Much Trouble |
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
AT&T and Apple's marriage made in hell - CNNMoney
Kansas City Star | AT&T and Apple's marriage made in hell CNNMoney AT&T's website is no longer taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4. By David Goldman, staff writerJune 16, 2010: 4:38 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- AT&T's epic iPhone 4 pre-order snafu on Tuesday was the latest in a long line of headaches the carrier ... Apple IPhone Preorders Hit 600000, AT&T Halts Sales Apple apologizes for iPhone 4 ordering fiasco Apple Apologizes, Nets 600000 iPhone 4 Pre-Orders |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Obama previews oil spill address in Florida visit - Los Angeles Times
The Hindu | Obama previews oil spill address in Florida visit Los Angeles Times The president says he'll discuss how BP must pay claims "fairly and quickly" to compensate oil spill victims. He also says he'll name separate commanders for Florida, Alabama and Louisiana to speed response to states' residents. ... Obama's Oval Office moment: Now he owns Gulf oil spill Obama defending Gulf effort in Oval Office address Liberal » |
Monday, June 14, 2010
Obama begins three-state tour of Gulf Coast - CNN
Reuters | Obama begins three-state tour of Gulf Coast CNN President Obama addresses the nation live Tuesday night at 8 ET with the latest on the BP oil disaster. Stay with CNN for updates on the cleanup and effort to stop the leak. (CNN) -- President Obama arrived in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Monday, ... BP Outlines Oil-Capture Plans |
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Obama to push BP to set up oil-spill damage fund - Los Angeles Times
CBC.ca | Obama to push BP to set up oil-spill damage fund Los Angeles Times The president, preparing to make a fourth trip to the gulf, is set to pressure oil-company executives to create a 'substantial' escrow account for damage claims. Governors of affected states cite the blow to tourism. By David G. Savage, ... Aide: Obama's trip makes for 'good time to tell folks' of Gulf efforts Obama will demand BP establish escrow account to handle oil spill claims Obama plans speech, victims fund for Gulf |
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Obama, UK's Cameron wager beer over World Cup game - Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama, UK's Cameron wager beer over World Cup game Reuters US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (left) meets with Conservative leader David Cameron in London, July 26, 2008. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron may agree on weighty ... Obama tells Britain no hard feelings over spill Obama, UK's Cameron Talk BP, World Cup, Beer Obama tells Cameron: BP criticisms 'not anti-British' |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
At Least 16 Campers Killed in Arkansas Flash Flood - ABC News
ABC News | At Least 16 Campers Killed in Arkansas Flash Flood ABC News At least 16 people in a remote part of Arkansas were killed early Friday morning after flash floods swept through their campsites following a heavy rain. The Albert Pike campground in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, ... Flash Floods in Arkansas Kill 16 People Police say 16 dead, dozens missing in Ark. floods Floods wipe out US campsites, killing at least 16: police |
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Champion Blackhawks Arrive Back in Chicago - ESPN
Reuters | Champion Blackhawks Arrive Back in Chicago ESPN Champion Blackhawks arrive back in Chicago early Thursday morning. Team Captain Jonathan Toews and head coach Joel Quenneville talk to the media about winning the Stanley Cup. Tags: NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks ... The Toast of Chicago In the end, surprising Flyers leave Philly's fans feeling empty Flyers title chase at 35 years, and counting |
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Iran: Sanctions are trash - Jerusalem Post
The Hindu | Iran: Sanctions are trash Jerusalem Post By AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF UNITED NATIONS â€" Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad responded Wednesday to the sanctions passed at the UN Security Council meeting, saying they were "worthless" and should only go into "the trash bin," in a report cited by ... Obama praises 'the toughest sanctions ever faced by Iran' Sanctions unlikely to stop Iranian nuclear drive UN sanctions should be 'thrown in dust bin': Ahmadinejad |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Crucial contests from coast to coast - CNN
Reuters | Crucial contests from coast to coast CNN Tune in Tuesday for primary election updates at 9 pm ET and a special midnight ET airing of "Larry King Live" with results. Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A number of high-profile primary battles ... SCENARIOS-US Congress looks to election, battles on issues A Guide to the Biggest Primary Day of the Year (So Far) Tuesday's primaries and runoffs in 12 states |
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Monday, June 7, 2010
US oil clean-up 'will take years' - BBC News
Reuters | US oil clean-up 'will take years' BBC News US Coast Guard chief Thad » |
Sunday, June 6, 2010
BP Says 10500 Bbl Oil Collected From Gulf Leak Sat - Wall Street Journal
Reuters | BP Says 10500 Bbl Oil Collected From Gulf Leak Sat W » |
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