ABC News | "Clunkers" buyers seek fuel economy: Ford analyst Reuters DETROIT (Reuters) - Consumers taking part in the US government's "Cash for Clunkers" program have aimed more for sm » |
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Friday, July 31, 2009
"Clunkers" buyers seek fuel economy: Ford analyst - Reuters
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Iran police break up memorial for protest victims - Washington Post
MiamiHerald.com | Iran police break up memorial for protest victims Washington Post TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian police on Thursday dispersed people mourning protesters killed in unrest after Iran's disputed election and forced opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi to leave the cemetery where the memorial took place. ... Iranian police use force against graveside r » |
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sotomayor clears first hurdle toward Supreme Court - USA Today
BBC News | Sotomayor clears first hurdle toward Supreme Court USA Today As expected, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court, by a vote of 13-6. The nomination now goes to the Senate floor, next week. Oval colleague Joan Biskupic reports from the hearing room: " » |
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Propofol a 'Contributing Factor' in Jackson's Death - ABC News
BBC News | Propofol a 'Contributing Factor' in Jackson's Death ABC News ABC News has learned that the autopsy of Michael Jackson found the powerful anesthetic propofol, as well as several prescription drugs, in his system, and law enforcement sources say ... Dr. Murray to Cops: I Gave Jackson Propofol Physician Abuse Of Propof! ol Raising Concerns Source Claims Michael Jackon's Physican Gave Deadly Shot |
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Palin Steps Down as Alaska Governor - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Palin Steps Down as Alaska Governor New York Times By REUTERS The latest on President Obama, the new administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Sarah Palin stepped down as governor of Alaska on Sunday, vowing in a farewell ... Sarah Palin hands over power in Alaska With Act II Unwritten, Palin Can Define Her Role Palin steps down as Alaska governor |
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ghosts of Clintoncare - Washington Post
Telegraph.co.uk | Ghosts of Clintoncare Washington Post Barack Obama's strategy to pass health-care reform seems based on a simple principle: Whatever Bill Clinton did, do the opposite. Where Clinton and his team crafted their health-care reform plan in the executive branch, Obama has left the ... Are lobbyists silver lining in health care storm? Would the Health Plan Help Sm » |
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Obama Tackles Messy Racial Issue After Steering Clear as Candidate - FOXNews
BBC News | Obama Tackles Messy Racial Issue After Steering Clear as Candidate FOXNews Barack Obama carefully navigated away from race-based controversies as a candidate last year, but as president, he stumbled headlong this week into the debate over a Boston-area police officer's treatment of a black scholar. ... Obama regrets 'stupidly' remark on professor's arrest Two Unlikely Protagonists In a Racial Confrontation |
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Obama stokes racial passions, police anger - Reuters
Times Online | Obama stokes racial passions, police anger Reuters BOSTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plunged his presidency into a charged racial debate and set off a firestorm with police officers nationwide by siding with a prominent black scholar who accuses police of racism. ... Cop who arrested black scholar is profiling expert Does Obama regret saying police acted “stupidly� Nope The Curious Case of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: racism or "classism"? |
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Source: Propofol the Focus of Raid on Dr. Conrad Murray's Houston ... - FOXNews
ABC News | Source: Propofol the Focus of Raid on Dr. Conrad Murray's Houston ... FOXNews AP The Drug Enforcement Agency's Wednesday raid of Michael Jackson's personal physician's Houston office was focused on the powerful anesthetic propofol, a law enforcement official tells FOX News. A lawyer for Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, ... Drug Agents Seize Records of Michael Jackson's Doct! or Michael Jackson Investigation Focusing on Manslaughter US drug agents raid Jackson doctor's office |
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Closing Guantanamo easier said than done - BBC News
Washington Post | Closing Guantanamo easier said than done BBC News US President Barack Obama's promise to close Guantanamo Bay a year after taking office is proving more complex to achieve in practice than it was to announce in principle. The task force he set up to make recommendations has issued an ... Obama Administration to Miss Deadline for Guantanamo Bay Reviews Guantanamo's stateless losing hope Deadline missed for policy on detaining terror suspects |
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Share Your Memories of Frank McCourt - New York Times
Los Angeles Times | Share Your Memories of Frank McCourt New York Times By The New York Times Frank McCourt, a former New York City schoolteacher who turned his childhood in Limerick, Ireland, into a phenomen » |
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings - Los Angeles Times
FOXNews | Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings Los Angeles Times What Sen. Jeff Sessions c » |
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
And That's the Way Cronkite Was . . . - Washington Post
msnbc.com | And That's the Way Cronkite Was . . . Washington Post As Walter Cronkite's night of retirement from "The CBS Evening News" grew closer and closer back in 1981, there were signs of palpable public panic -- one of them a briefly popular T-shirt on which was printed the horrified rhetorical ... Walter Cronkite remains gold standard for journalists Obama: Cronkite was reporter who never let us down Walter Cronkite: An appreciation |
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Obama to NAACP: 'We need a new mind-set' - Detroit Free Press
BBC News | Obama to NAACP: 'We need a new mind-set' Detroit Free Press NEW YORK -- President Barack Obama told the nation's oldest civil rights group that prejudice and discrimination aren't the steepest barriers for the black community and urged his audience Thursday night to focus on education and good parenting to ... Obama Speaks Of Blacks' Struggle Obama to NAACP: Progress made but much still to accomplish In NAACP speech, President Obama gives inspirational nod to ... |
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tiptoeing through the Senate - Baltimore Sun
guardian.co.uk | Tiptoeing through the Senate Baltimore Sun AP WASHINGTON â€" - Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor sidestepped pointed questions on abortion and gun rights from senators Wednesday, keeping her demeanor cool and her opinions mostly private as she neared the end of a marathon grilling on the road ... Legalese in Sotomayor hearing explained Sotomayor avoids specifics on hot issues Sotomayor a gold standard for other court nominees? |
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Monday, July 13, 2009
GOP aims to paint Sotomayor as biased - Los Angeles Times
FOXNews | GOP aims to paint Sotomayor as biased Los Angeles Times Gerald Herbert / AP The Supreme Court nominee acknowledges her mother, Celina, during her Senate confirmation hearing. Sotomayor said in her opening remarks that her judicial philosophy was simple: “fidelity to the law.†The Supreme Court nominee's ... Sotomayor Mostly Listens as Senators Have Their Say Nominee pledges » |
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Shuttle Again Delayed - Washington Post
BBC News | Shuttle Again Delayed Washington Post CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thunderstorms have forced NASA to delay Sunday evening's launch of space shuttle Endeavour. The launch team came within minutes of sending Endeavour and seven astronauts to the international space station. ... Bad weather delays space shuttle launch Shuttle Launc! hing Delayed Until Monday Shuttle Endeavour grounded by stormy weather |
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Obama sees Africa's dark past at slave fortress - Reuters
guardian.co.uk | Obama sees Africa's dark past at slave fortress Reuters CAPE COAST, Ghana (Reuters) - After outlining his bright hopes for Africa's future, President Barack Obama got a glimpse on Saturday into one of the darkest chapters of its past -- the transatlantic slave trade. ... Obama deeply moved by 'evil' slave fortress Obama Ends Ghana Visit Obama in Africa: Welcome Back, Son. Now Don't Forget Us. |
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Vatican, White House: Abortion one topic of Obama-pope chat - CNN International
Times Online | Vatican, White House: Abortion one topic of Obama-pope chat CNN International (CNN) -- US President Obama and Pope Benedict XVI discussed current affairs, the Catholic Church's teachings and abortion as they met for the first time Friday, according to the White House and the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI greets President and Mrs. ... Obama, pope meet on abortion, Mideast peace Obama delivers letter from Kennedy to Pope Does Obama Have a Friend in the Vatican? |
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Ban blasts G8 emissions targets - BBC News
BBC News | Ban blasts G8 emissions targets BBC News UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has criticised leaders of the G8 industrial nations for failing to make deeper commitments to combat climate change. On Wednesday, the leaders, meeting in Italy, agreed to cut emissions by 80% by 2050, but Mr Ban said ... Obama broadens push for climate change pact G-8 leaders pressured to honor aid pledges G8, Developing Countries Discuss Trade, Climate |
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Obama team says consensus exists on global stimulus - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama team says consensus exists on global stimulus Los Angeles Times Economy, climate top issues as the president arrives in Rome to meet with Italian leaders in preparation for the G-8 summit at L'Aquila, in a region struck by an earthquake in April. ROME, Italy -- As President Barack Obama arrived in Italy today for a ... Mr Berlusconi's G8 party Fears global economy is sinking back into recession as G8 leaders meet Berlusconi Shows Quake Damage at G-8 Summit, Leaders Pledge Aid |
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Han Chinese groups demand blood in revenge for deadly riots - Los Angeles Times
ABC News | Han Chinese groups demand blood in revenge for deadly riots Los Angeles Times A group of Han Chinese carry sticks and shovels today in Urumqi, in northwest China. State police and paramilitaries deploy by the thousands in a bid to contain escalating tensions in Urumqi, in the worst outbreak of ethnic violence China has seen in ... Armed Chinese protesters seek vengeance for riots Han mob marches for revenge against Uighurs Han Chinese launch revenge attacks on Uighurs |
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
In Moscow, Obama to Focus on Arms Control - Washington Post
Times Online | In Moscow, Obama to Focus on Arms Control Washington Post Traditional matryoshka nesting dolls depicting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President Obama are part of a street vendor's display in St. Petersburg. (By Dmitry Lovetsky -- Associated Press) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks ... US set for tough Moscow summit Obama En Route to Russia Summit Obama seeks new start in sagging US-Russia ties |
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
Titans remember quarterback Steve McNair for toughness, leadership - The Canadian Press
CTV.ca | Titans remember quarterback Steve McNair for toughness, leadership The Canadian Press When the Houston Oilers fled Texas for Tennessee more than a decade ago, the franchise needed a face to sell the NFL in a place where college footb » |
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