Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hurricane Alex could make land late Wednesday - Reuters


Globe and Mail


Hurricane Alex could make land late Wednesday

Reuters


MEXICO CITY June 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Alex strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico early on Wednesday and was expected to make landf »

Sunday, June 27, 2010

G-20 protests plagued by violence - CNN International


Globe and Mail


G-20 protests plagued by violence

CNN International


By the CNN Wire Staff Toronto, Canada (CNN) -- Police said they were preparing for more disruptions Sunday after groups of protesters burned cars, hurled bricks and smashed windows as they tried to penetrate the fence surrounding the G-20 summit. ...


Hundreds arrested in G20 protests: Toronto police

AFP


Black Bloc radicals will be caught: police

CBC.ca


Toronto Police Prepare to Deploy Sonic Cannons Against Violent G20 Protesters

DailyTech


Christian Science Monitor -Globe and Mail -Voice of America


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Friday, June 25, 2010

Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" House and Senate negotiators reached a dawn agreement Friday on legislation that redefines federal oversight of the financial industry and, following the signing of the health care act in March, adds another milestone to mark the Obama ...


What's in the financial reform compromise reached by House, Senate

Christian Science Monitor


Top 3 Changes That Financial Reform Brings To Consumers

ABC News


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Real Cost of Obama's Drill Ban - FOXNews


The Guardian


The Real Cost of Obama's Drill Ban

FOXNews


A temporary moment of good news: A US district court judge has ruled in favor of ending a six-month moratorium on drilling for oil in deepwater. The ruling just came down in New Orleans a few hours ago. Moments later, the White House said ...


Obama Administration to Appeal Overturn of Deepwater Drilling Ban

Voice of America


The Judge Behind The Ruling

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

White House Chief of Staff Discusses Oil, Israel and the Economy on ABC's ... - ABC News


Reuters


White House Chief of Staff Discusses Oil, Israel and the Economy on ABC's ...

ABC News


By JACK DATE White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel had some harsh words for BP CEO Tony Hayward, who spent his Saturday at a yacht race in the pristine waters off the British coast. White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on 'This Week'. ...


BP Chief Yachts While Gulf Oil Spill Burns

FOXNews


Villains and Heroes of the Disaster in the Gulf

CBS News


A yachting trip? The 10 worst BP gaffes in Gulf oil spill.

Christian Science Monitor


Washington Post -The Associated Press -Veterans Today Network


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Friday, June 18, 2010

Firing squad: An eyewitness account of Gardner's execution - Salt Lake Tribune


The Guardian (blog)


Firing squad: An eyewitness account of Gardner's execution

Salt Lake Tribune


Draper » Ronnie Lee Gardner's head, covered by a black hood, remained upright. His body sat straight in the chair to which it was strapped. As my eyes traveled down Gardner's left arm, past his dark blue jumpsuit, I saw his pale white ...


Ronnie Lee Gardner Executed by Firing Squad in Utah

ABC News


Death by Twitter

BBC News


Utah Firing Squad Execution: Ronnie Lee Gardner Pronounced Dead at 12:17 AM

CBS News


The Associated Press -Deseret News -New York Times


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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Obama speech from Oval Office urges action on clean energy bill - Washington Post


CBC.ca


Obama speech from Oval Office urges action on clean energy bill

Washington Post


President Barack Obama says Americans will continue to fight the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico for 'as long as it takes,' but he vows that BP will pay for the damage it's caused. (June 15) By Scott Wilson and Anne E. Kornblut President Obama urged ...


President Obama: BP Oil Spill Like An 'Epidemic'

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Obama leadership on BP spill faces testing week - Reuters


The Hindu


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. ...


Obama plans fourth tour of Gulf oil spill

The Associated Press


BP Deploys Deepsea Sensors to Better Measure Spill

ABC News


FROM WIRE REPORTS The New York Times, The Associated Press

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Friday, June 11, 2010

Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours - CNN


CBC.ca


Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Rescue teams are heading Friday to a remote area in the Indian Ocean to fetch a stranded 16-year old California sailor girl who lost contact as she tried to circumnavigate the globe in her yacht. ...


Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean

AFP


Help Is On The Way For American Teen Sailor

Voice of America


Lost, Found: Abby Sunderland, Teenage Sailor

Vanity Fair


The Australian -Muncie Star Press


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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, millionaire businesswomen win Calif. GOP primaries ... - New York Daily News


ABC News


Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina, millionaire businesswomen win Calif. GOP primaries ...

New York Daily News


Meg Whitman, left, and Carly Fiorina both dumped millions of dollars into their primary race campaigns. Golden State Republicans hope they've nominated a pair of golden gals to defeat Democrats this November. ...


Whitman, Fiorina get GOP nod in California races

MiamiHerald.com


Whitman easily defeats Poizner

San Francisco Chronicle


GOP picks two women to head California ticket

CNN


San Jose Mercury News -BusinessWeek -CBS News


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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cap Captures Some Oil as Alabama Gets More Help - FOXNews


CNN (blog)


Cap Captures Some Oil as Alabama Gets More Help

FOXNews


| AP ON BARATARIA BAY, La.-- A containment cap over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill offers some hope amid oil-coated wildlife, idle fishermen and fouled beaches. The Coast Guard says a quarter to a half of the gushing oil is being captured but engineers ...


BP: 'Majority' of leaking oil is being captured

msnbc.com


BP chief won't quit over Gulf of Mexico spill

The Associated Press


REFILE-UPDATE1-BP chief hopes cap will capture most of Gulf oil

Reuters


The Guardian -BBC News -Politico


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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Ban: Gaza Blockade 'Must be Lifted' - Voice of America


Reuters


Ban: Gaza Blockade 'Must be Lifted'

Voice of America


UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he considering  »