Washington Post | Oil spill reaches US coastline The Guardian The US coastguard is investigating reports that oil from the Deepwater Horizon rig has begun washing ashore near the mouth of the Mississippi river. Yesterday the coastguard said up to 5000 barrels a day were flowing into the sea â€" five times the rate ... Oil, Gas Drillers Brace for Lawmaker Grilling, Tougher Rules BP says expanding onshore preparations after spill Oil from leaking well 'washes ashore' in Louisiana |
Friday, April 30, 2010
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Gulf oil spill 'five times' larger than estimated - The Guardian
Times Online | Gulf oil spill 'five times' larger than estimated The Guardian National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration experts now estimate that 5000 barrels a day of oil are spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP Five times more oil a day than previously believed is spewing into the Gulf of Mexico ... BP Oil Well Leaking Five Times Faster Than Estimated Leaking Oil Well Lacked Safeguard Device |
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Levin Grilling Blankfein Means Clash of Harvard Law Standouts - BusinessWeek
The Guardian | Levin Grilling Blankfein Means Clash of Harvard Law Standouts BusinessWeek April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Lloyd C. Blankfein and Carl Levin both have degrees from Harvard Law School. Judging from their confrontation on Capitol Hill yesterday, they hardly speak the same language. Levin, chairman of the Senate's ... For Some on W » |
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
President picks up his pinstripes - Washington Post
Kansas City Star | President picks up his pinstripes Washington Post The New York Yankees, who won their 27th World Series last year and brought their latest trophy, were feted by President Obama in the East Room. The standing-room-only crowd included Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, ... President Barack Obama singles out New York Yankees first baseman Mark ... MLB Notebook: Yankees meet with President, and wounded soldiers Yankees Fin » |
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Climate consensus collapses in Senate - Boston Globe
Reuters | Climate consensus collapses in Senate Boston Globe WASHINGTON â€" In one of the proudest moments of his long legislative career, Senator John F. Kerry was poised to unveil a long-awaited climate change bill tomorrow that would put a price on carbon emissions and provide ... US senators postpone climate bill unveiling Graham out, climate bill delayed Graham Bolts From Climate Talks, Dimming Hopes for US Bill |
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Arizona governor signs immigration law; foes promise fight - Arizona Republic
Telegraph.co.uk | Arizona governor signs immigration law; foes promise fight Arizona Republic Moments after Gov. Jan Brewer signed Arizona's controversial new immigration law Friday, opponents promised legal ch » |
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Chaos persists as Europe flights resume - BBC News
The Guardian | Chaos persists as Europe flights resume BBC News Hopes that UK flights would soon return to normal have been undermined by a second volcanic ash cloud in Iceland. Chances to operate planes at many UK airports have been short-lived, and only a few flights have taken place. Airspace in most of the UK ... Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travel Flights resume in Europe but travel chaos not over As Some Flights Resume, New Confusion Emerges |
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Monday, April 19, 2010
European flights resume, new ash cloud on horizon - Reuters
The Guardian | European flights resume, new ash cloud on horizon Reuters AMSTERDAM, April 20 (Reuters) - Flights from large parts of Europe were set to resume on Tuesday under a deal agreed by the European Union to free up airspace closed by a cloud of ash hurled into the sky by an Icelandic volcano. ... Plans to reopen airspace in doubt US airlines escape the worst of volcano-related losses Michio Kaku: What Next From Iceland's Volcano? |
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Volcanic ash disruption enters fourth day in UK - BBC News
The Hindu | Volcanic ash disruption enters fourth day in UK BBC News The UK is enduring a fourth day as a virtual no-fly zone, as the travel chaos caused by volcanic ash drifting from Iceland shows no sign of ending. Flight restrictions have been extended until at least 1900 BST and forecasters say the ash cloud could ... Travel disruptions in Europe worsen as volcanic ash spreads further Authorities extend flight ban until 1800 GMT Sunday 'No end in sight' for volcano ash |
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Obama extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners of gays - Washington Post
MiamiHerald.com | Obama extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners of gays Washington Post President Obama mandated Thursday that nearly » |
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Battle lines being drawn over financial regulation overhaul - Chicago Tribune
Reuters | Battle lines being drawn over financial regulation overhaul Chicago Tribune â€" President Barack Obama made a new push Wednesday for a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations to try to avert future economic catastrophes, but the legislation could st » |
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Iran complains to U.N. over U.S. nuclear "threat" - Reuters
The Hindu | Iran complains to U.N. over U.S. nuclear "threat" Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran complained to the United Nations on Tuesday over what it c » |
Monday, April 12, 2010
Nuclear security summit hears of nuclear terror risk - BBC News
CBC.ca | Nuclear security summit hears of nuclear terror risk BBC News World leaders at a summit on nuclear security in Washington have heard dire warnings of the danger of nuclear material f » |
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Agenda of Nuclear Talks Leaves Out a New Threat - New York Times
Reuters | Agenda of Nuclear Talks Leaves Out a New Threat New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Three months ago, American intelligence officials examining satellite photographs of Pakistani nuclear facilities saw the first wisps of steam from the cooling towers of a new nuclear reactor. ... Nuclear summit is expected to sidestep touchy subjects Obama seeks front against nuclear terror Downtown area prepares to cope with disruptions from summit |
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Polish president Lech Kaczynski killed in plane crash - Times Online
Reuters | Polish president Lech Kaczynski killed in plane crash Times Online The Polish president and his wife were killed in a plane crash this morning, according to Russian officials. President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria were on board a flight which crashed at 10.56 Moscow time (0656GMT) near Smolensk airport. ... Polish presidential plane could have 96 people on board - Emergencies Ministry 'World saddened' by Kaczynski death says Gordon Brown Polish president Lech Kaczynski: a profile |
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Friday, April 9, 2010
John Paul Stevens' unexpectedly liberal legacy - Los Angeles Times
The Guardian (blog) | John Paul Stevens' unexpectedly liberal legacy Los Angeles Times The retiring Supreme Court justice started out as a conservative in 1975, but as he saw it, the court shifted right as he held to the center. By David G. Savage The Supreme Court career of John Paul Stevens could not have been easily predicted in 1975 ... Summer battle ahead for Stevens' court replacement Stevens Sets Up Court Fight |
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Couples in Lead as Woods Advances at the Masters - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Couples in Lead as Woods Advances at the Masters New York Times Morry Gash/AP Tiger Woods, with his caddie Steve Williams, before teeing off at the first hole of the Masters on Thursday. By LYNN ZINSER It was a twist of fate as unpredictable as Thursday's swirling winds at the Masters, Tiger Woods sharing the ... Tiger sits two back of Masters' leader Not again! Watson turns back clock at Masters Age apears to be no barrier for Couples, Watson |
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
West Virginia disaster: Will Congress take on coal mining companies? - Christian Science Monitor
Times Online | West Virginia disaster: Will Congress take on coal mining companies? Christian Science Monitor Mining companies have been slow to adopt new safety requirements. Critics say the West Virginia disaster shows that Congress needs to step in. The industry says it needs clearer guidance. A security guard stands on the bridge accessing Massey Energy Co ... W. Va. Authorities Say Air in Mine Is Still Too Dangerous for a Rescue Attempt Regulator's Role Protecting Miners in Spotlight |
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
W. Va. Mine Explosion: 25 Dead, Crews Hoping to Reach Trapped Miners - ABC News
CBC.ca | W. Va. Mine Explosion: 25 Dead, Crews Hoping to Reach Trapped Miners ABC News Rescue workers Tuesday began to drill deep into the West Virginia mine where a massive explosion killed at least 25, though it could take more than 12 hours to ventilate the area where four miners are believed to be ... W.Va. Calculates Survival in a New Climate 25 dead in W.Va. mine blast, worst since 1984 At least 25 killed in worst US mine disaster since '84 |
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Discovery Rockets Toward Space Station - InformationWeek
ABC News | Discovery Rockets Toward Space Station InformationWeek The space shuttle Discovery is on its way to the International Space Station following a successful liftoff early Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Discovery and its seven-member crew launched from Kennedy at 6:21 am and are ... Shuttle Lifts Off for Space Station Discovery Launches on One of Last Shuttle Missions Space shuttle Discovery, 7 astronauts blast off |
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