Telegraph.co.uk | California wildfire more than doubles on sixth day Reuters LOS ANGELES, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A deadly wildfire roaring through mountains north of Los Angeles for a sixth day more than doubled in size on Monday and posed a lingering threat to Mount Wilson, a broadcast and communications hub and ... Life goes on in smoky downtown LA as fire rages F » |
Globe and Mail | Schwarzenegger cautions against ignoring wildfire evacuations CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Three people hurt in a growing wildfire in California were burned because they "did not listen" to orders to evacuate, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Sunday after declaring a state of emergency. ... Wildfire doubles under 'perfect fire storm' Los Angeles Forest Fire Threatens Foothills Calif. wildfire heads north, threatens thousands |
Boston Globe | Ted Kennedy Jr.'s remembrance of his father Boston Globe My name is Ted Kennedy Jr., a name I share with my son, a name I share with my father. Although it hasn't been easy at times to live with this name, I've never been more proud of it than I am today. Your eminence, thank you for being here. ... Body of Sen. Kennedy En Route to Washington for Burial Quotes from Senator Kennedy's funeral service 10 things you may not know about the Kennedys |
Telegraph.co.uk | Why Boston backed Teddy msnbc.com BOSTON â€" After Ted Kennedy was elected for the first time, at age 30, his home state sent him back to the Senate eight times, » |
Kennedy fought aggressive cancer CNN Editor's note: Watch a special airing of the HBO documentary "Teddy: In His Own Words" on CNN at 7 tonight ET. Sen. Ted Kennedy died late Tuesday of a brain tumor at age 77. (CNN) -- When cancer invades the brain, the prognosis is ... Who Will Succeed Kennedy Atop Health Committee? Edward Kennedy, 1932-2009 » |
ABC News | CBO Forecasts $1.4 Trillion Budget Deficit Next Year Bloomberg Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The federal budget deficit will total $1.6 trillion this year as revenue f » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama approves new unit for interrogating terror suspects Los Angeles Times Its creation is seen as a way for the Obama administration to distance itself from coercive methods used during the Bush era. It will be housed at FBI headquarters and report to the White House. By Josh Meyer Reporting from Washington - President Obama ... Obama to Let Holder Decide on CIA Investigations Holder to Appoint Prosecutor to Investigate CIA Terror Interrogations Officials: Obama to tap FBI to interrogate terrorists |
Washington Post | Scottish leader defends Lockerbie bomber release The Associated Press LONDON â€" Scotland's government defended itself Sunday against unrelenting criticism from the US over the decision to free the Pan Am Flight 103 bomber on compassionate grounds. Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, a Libyan convicted of killing 270 people in the ... Megrahi release 'right decision' Lockerbie bomber's release tests the "special relationship" Mullen: Decision to Release Lockerbie Bomber 'Political' |
ABC News | Hurricane Bill on last leg of trip to New England CNN BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -- A flurry of weather watches and warnings were issued Saturday as Hurricane Bill moved northward toward the New England coast. Heavy surf washes ashore at John Smith Bay in Bermuda on Friday. At 11 am, the center of the ... Beaches closed as surf builds from Hurricane Bill Hurricane Bill Approaches Northeast Hurricane Bill heads north, eastern Canada on alert |
FOXNews | Bernanke: Economy could grow soon CNNMoney.com Fed chief thinks there is a good chance for the economy to return to growth in near-term -- but the recovery could be slow due to continued high unemployment. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer When do you think the economy will improve? ... Dollar, Yen Drop on Housing Gain, Bernanke Pointing to Recovery Bernanke: US Economy Near Recovery Fed Chairman Says American Economy Is Poised to Grow |
BBC News | Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi's statement Telegraph.co.uk This is the statement released by Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, after his release from a Scottish prison. "I am obviously very relieved to be leaving my prison cell at last and returning to Libya, ... White House regrets Lockerbie bomber release The End of Lockerbie Cameron condemns Megrahi release |
Washington Post | Iraq: Wave of Baghdad blasts kills at least 95 The Associated Press BAGHDAD â€" Iraqi officials have increased the casualty toll to at least 95 people killed and more than 400 wounded in a wave of bombings in Baghdad. The toll from Wednesday's mid-morning attacks has risen throughout the day as more bodies have been ... Baghdad Blasts Kill 95 95 killed on Iraq's deadliest day since US handover Bodies and disbelief as security shattered in Baghdad |
ABC News | Health-care option: The 'Cooperative' approach New York Daily News Do you think non-profit insurance co-ops are a better alternative to a public option? Yes, the less the government is involved the better. No, it just sounds more complicated than it needs to be. I think health care should be left alone ... Obama's healthcare trade-off Alternate Plan as Health Option Muddies Debate Health co-ops hit center stage with few details |
Yahoo! Sports | South Korean president phones Yang with congrats The Associated Press JEJU, South Korea â€" Eyes glued to the TV, YE Yang's family on the island of Jeju stayed up » |
guardian.co.uk | Webb Wins Release of US Activist, Urges Freedom for Suu Kyi Bloomberg Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- US Senator Jim Webb said he hopes his visit to Myanmar will lay groundwork for restoring democracy in the Southeast Asian nation, after meeting with pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi ... Myanmar frees US prisoner Webb Visit May Offer Opening With Burma US senator concludes Myanmar visit |
BBC News | Huge car bomb kills 7 near NATO headquarters in Kabul Los Angeles Times Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan - Insurgents struck at the main symbol of the Western military presence in Afghanistan today, killing at least seven people and injuring nearly 100 others in a massive car bombing five days before ... Car Bomb Explodes in Kabul Outside NATO HQ, Near US Embassy Bomb Kills 7 Near NATO's Afghan Headquarters Blast in Kabul kills 7, injures dozens |
guardian.co.uk | What They're Saying About Michael Vick New York Times “There's no threat for me. There's no threat for Kolb. It's an opportunity to add another weapon to our offense, and our team.†“I'ma believer that, as long people go through the right process, they deserve a second chance. ... Watch CBS' James Brown with critical eye when he interviews ... Reid deserves benefit of doubt in Vick signing In a shocker, Eagles president Banner confirms Vick signing |
The Inquisitr | Hundreds ordered to evacuate in NorCal fire San Jose Mercury News AP SANTA CRUZ, Calif.â€"A fire burning in Northern California has forced officials to order hundreds of residents to leave their homes in the town of Donny Boon. Dinah Phillips of the Santa Cruz County emergency operations center says the blaze started ... Wildfire Burning Out of Control Near Santa Cruz Hundreds ordered to evacuate ahead of NorCal fire Wildfire forces evacuation in northern California |
BBC News | Obama battles health care 'chatter' USA Today By Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images By Richard Wolf and Susan Page, USA TODAY Obama, who initi » |
BBC News | Obama Promises Calderon Solution to US-Mexico Trucking Spat Bloomberg Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama told his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon that he is committed to resolving a dispute over truck access to US highways. Obama said he will also address safety ... Obama backs Mexico's war on drugs Obama Pr! esses for New Tone in US Ties With Mexico Security tightened in Mexican city to host North American Leaders ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Sotomayor, veteran judge, is rookie on high court The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Sonia Sotomayor has gained admission to the Marble Palace. Now she has to figure out how the Supreme Court works. When do you speak up? How do you find your way around a building torn apart by renovation? If someone knocks at the door ... Sotomayor won't have sway right away Friends: Justice Sotomayor Has a Fun Side Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as Supreme Court justice |
ABC News | Cash for Clunkers extension signed into law CNN President Obama signed into law a bill passed late Thursday night to extend the popular program aimed at boosting auto sales. By Jennifer Liberto, CNNMoney.com senior writer WASHINGTON (CNNMoney.com) -- President Barack Obama signed a bill Friday ... Cash for Clunkers Extended Sen! ate votes to extend 'Clunkers' Obama signs $2 billion 'Cash for Clunkers' extension |
ABC News | Senate Reaches Deal on Saving 'Cash for Clunkers' Program FOXNews The Senate agreed to vote on a plan that would add $2 billion to the popular rebate program and give car shoppers until September to trade in their gas-guzzlers for a new ride. AP WASHINGTON -- The Senate reached a deal on saving the dwindling "cash ... Deal to Extend Auto Rebate Program Senate reaches deal on $2B 'clunkers' refill US Senate to vote Thursday on 'cash for clunkers' |
