Friday, July 30, 2010

Ethics Inquiry Leader Sought Reprimand in Rangel Case - New York Times


Washington Post


Ethics Inquiry Leader Sought Reprimand in Rangel Case

New York Times


The congressman who headed an inquiry into Representative Charles B. Rangel's ethics said Friday that he and others involved with the investigation recommended that Mr. Rangel receive the relatively moderate punishment of a formal ...


More Democrats say Rep. Rangel should resign

The Associated Press


'Hannity': Rove: Rangel Drama Not Good for Democrats in November

FOXNews


Charlie Rangel's ethics trial poses problems for Democrats

BBC News


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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

States wrestle with immigration policy - Reuters


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States wrestle with immigration policy

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of a new Arizona immigration law coming into effect on Thursday. Parts of the law put on hold would require police to determine the immigration status of a person they ...


Solution to Arizona immigration law troubles: 'Safe passage' home?

Christian Science Monitor


Blocking an Immigration Law: What Does Arizona Do Now?

TIME


Judicial activism against Arizona

Washington Times


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Monday, July 26, 2010

Afghanistan war logs: tensions increase after revelation of more leaked files - The Guardian


The Guardian


Afghanistan war logs: tensions increase after revelation of more leaked files

The Guardian


Tensions between the US, Afghanistan and Pakistan were further strained today after the leak of thousands of military documents about the Afghan war. As members of the US Congress raised questions about Pakistan's  »


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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Iowa Dam Fails Causing 'Catastrophic' Release of Water - FOXNews


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Iowa Dam Fails Causing 'Catastrophic' Release of Water

FOXNews


July 24, 2010: Maquoketa River water surges over the bridge of the Delhi Dam as areas surrounding the Maquoketa River continue to flood. A 300-foot-long breach in Lake Delhi Dam Saturday sent water spilling downstream and hundreds of people fleeing for ...


Iowa dam fails, threatens Iowa towns

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Dam fails in eastern Iowa, causing massive flooding

CNN


Iowa dam bursts, lets loose flood waters

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Gulf storm threatens efforts to plug spill - Reuters


Globe and Mail


Gulf storm threatens efforts to plug spill

Reuters


HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc oil spill workers in the Gulf of Mexico prepared for a possible evacuation on Thursday as a tropical storm threatened more delays in attempts to end the environmental disaster. ...


Storm forces evacuation of Gulf oil well site

USA Today


BP's Well to Remain Sealed as Tropical Storm Passes, Delaying Final Kill

Bloomberg


Key ships ordered to leave spill site before storm

The Associated Press


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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

New Video Bolsters Ousted USDA Official's Claims Obama Administration Overreacted - FOXNews


Washington Post


New Video Bolsters Ousted USDA Official's Claims Obama Administration Overreacted

FOXNews


The NAACP on Tuesday posted newly released video in an effort to support a USDA official who was forced to resign a day earlier, after a previously published video showed her telling a story about not giving her "full force" support to help a white ...


USDA official's resignation stirs racial tempest

Los Angeles Times


Firing of USDA official highlights larger political problems involving race

Washington Post


Ex-Agriculture Official Says White House Forced Her Out

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

BP says it plans to keep gulf oil well cap closed - Washington Post


The Guardian


BP says it plans to keep gulf oil well cap closed

Washington Post


In a press conference Sunday morning, a BP executive said that a mechanical "cap" used to shut off the geyser still seems to be holding. As a result, he said, the company now plans to keep it closed permanently -- or at least ...


BP: Cap could keep oil from flowing until well killed

USA Today


Recapped Gulf oil well continues to hold

CNN


BP Plans to Keep Gulf Well Sealed Until Killing It

BusinessWeek


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Friday, July 16, 2010

Capped BP Gulf well under scrutiny, Obama cautious - Reuters


The Guardian


Capped BP Gulf well under scrutiny, Obama cautious

Reuters


HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - BP Plc's (BP.N) (BP.L) stricken Gulf of Mexico oil well showed no signs of leaking on Friday, but officials intensified oversight after a critical test showed pressure barely ...


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Thursday, July 15, 2010

British Open live: Woods at 67; Daly at 66; McIlroy shoots 63; Mickelson gets ... - USA Today


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British Open live: Woods at 67; Daly at 66; McIlroy shoots 63; Mickelson gets ...

USA Today


USA TODAY is following the first round of the British Open. The tournament is on ESPN. Tiger Woods shot a 67. John Daly is in at 66 and everyone is chasing Rory McIlroy's 63. 12:14: Mickelson's long putt finishes left and he should get his 11th ...


2010 Open Championship: Tiger Woods in hunt at peaceful St. Andrews

ESPN


McIlroy Shoots Record 63 to Lead British Open in First Round

Washington Post


The Open 2010: St Andrews low scoring surprises Woods

BBC Sport


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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

US Delays Test of Device That Could Seal Gulf Well - New York Times


The Guardian


US Delays Test of Device That Could Seal Gulf Well

New York Times


ABOARD THE RESOLUTE, 40 miles off Louisiana â€" Workers on surface ships continued to flare gas and oil on Wednesday at the site of BP's runaway well in the Gulf of Mexico after officials announced that a critical pressure test on the ...


After days of progress, BP freezes work in Gulf

BusinessWeek


BP Delays Work on Cap, Relief Well

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

George Steinbrenner, 80, has died from heart attack - USA Today


New York Daily News


George Steinbrenner, 80, has died from heart attack

USA Today


The New York Yankees have confirmed that owner George Steinbrenner is dead, at the age of 80. The New York Daily News, citing a Yankees team source, said Steinbrenner died at about 6:30 am ET today in Florida after suffering a massive heart attack last ...


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Monday, July 12, 2010

Roman Polanksi freed after Swiss reject US extradition request - Washington Post


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Roman Polanksi freed after Swiss reject US extradition request

Washington Post


Swiss authorities freed 77-year-old movie director Roman Polanski on Monday, choosing not to extradite him to Los Angeles to face sentencing for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977. By Edward Cody PARIS -- Swiss authorities freed French director ...


Roman Polanski Free After Switzerland Rejects Extradition

MTV.com


Swiss Government Refuses to Extradite Oscar-winning Film Director to US on ...

ABC News


Film director Roman Polanski will not be extradited to US: Switzerland

New York Daily News


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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Spain and Netherlands are fighting over this - ESPN


The Hindu


Spain and Netherlands are fighting over this

ESPN


It doesn't have the party animal reputation of the Stanley Cup, but the FIFA World Cup Trophy the golden statuette up for grabs Sunday at the 2010 World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain is something special in its own right. ...


Orange crush versus red and yellow fever as fans gear up for WCup final

The Canadian Press


World Cup Final Fever Grips Netherlands, Spain

NPR


Spain Faces The Netherlands For World Cup Title

Voice of America


Los Angeles Times -TSN


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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Russian, US spies start new lives but mystery swirls - AFP


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Russian, US spies start new lives but mystery swirls

AFP


MOSCOW â€" The 14 spies swapped by Moscow and Washington were Saturday starting new lives in Russia and the West, but mystery shrouded their precise whereabouts after the biggest spy exchange since the Cold War. Ten Kremlin agents expelled by Washington ...


Report: US-Russia spy swap nearly failed

Ha'aretz


In spy swap, agents were pawns in a practiced game

The Associated Press


US mulled spy swap before arrests

BBC News


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Friday, July 9, 2010

Prisoner Swap in Vienna Ends US-Russia Espionage Case - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Prisoner Swap in Vienna Ends US-Russia Espionage Case

New York Times


Matthias Schrader/AP A Vision Airlines jet believed to be carrying the Russian agents parked near a Russian plane at a Vienna airport on Friday. By NICHOLAS KULISH, PETER BAKER AND ELLEN BARRY VIENNA â€" In a seeming flashback to the cold war, ...


10 in spy swap arrive at Moscow airport

Los Angeles Times


Spy exchange completed at Vienna airport

Washington Post


Were deported Russian spies as incompetent as they seemed?

Christian Science Monitor


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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Norway Announces 3 Arrests in Terrorist Plot - New York Times


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Norway Announces 3 Arrests in Terrorist Plot

New York Times


PARIS â€" Police officials in Norway said Thursday that they had arrested three men suspected of having links to Al Qaeda in a terrorism conspiracy tied to plots in the United States and Britain. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, ...


Three arrested as part of Norwegian investigation into terror plot

Los Angeles Times


Norway no longer safe from harm

BBC News


Three held in Norway over suspected terror attacks

AFP


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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Prisoner Move Seen as Prelude to Swap in Russia Spy Case - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Prisoner Move Seen as Prelude to Swap in Russia Spy Case

New York Times


MOSCOW â€" The mother of a Russian scientist convicted of spying for the United States said Wednesday that her son had been moved to Moscow from a penal colony in preparation for a possible trade involving the Russian spy suspects ...


Russia and US said to be planning spy exchange

BBC News


US, Russia planning to exchange spies: lawyer

AFP


Russian spy claims swap in works for spies in US

The Associated Press


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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Justice Department Suit Against Arizona Imminent, Official Says - FOXNews


CBS News


Justice Department Suit Against Arizona Imminent, Official Says

FOXNews


Shown here are Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, left, and Attorney General Eric Holder. (AP Photos) The Justice Department could file a lawsuit ch »


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Monday, July 5, 2010

BP's Gulf spill tab exceeds $3 billion as "A Whale" tested - USA Today


Washington Post


BP's Gulf spill tab exceeds $3 billion as "A Whale" tested

USA Today


BP's costs for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill climbed nearly half a billion dollars in the past week, to $3.12 billion, for cleanup, containment, relief well drilling and damage claims. The London-based energy giant announced Monday that it's ...


BP: Oil Spill Costs Reach $3.1 Billion

Voice of America


BP:Gulf Oil Spill Response Costs, Claims Total $3.12B To Date

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Full text: Gen Petraeus speech - BBC News


Sydney Morning Herald


Full text: Gen Petraeus speech

BBC News


Gen David Petraeus has assumed command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. The full text of the general's remarks to his civilian and military audience in Kabul can be read below. Ministers Wardak, Khan, Spanta, other Ministers, Ambassadors, ...


Petraeus Assumes Command of US, NATO Forces in Afghanistan

Voice of America


Petraeus Takes Command of Afghan Mission

New York Times


A Timetable for Withdrawal in Afghanistan

Newsweek


AFP -The Associated Press


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Saturday, July 3, 2010

At least 200 die as tanker explodes in Congo - msnbc.com


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At least 200 die as tanker explodes in Congo

msnbc.com


More than 200 people were killed and 100 injured when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo late Friday. Some died while trying to collect fuel leaking from the tanker, but authorities said most were killed by the ...


230 killed, scores injured in DR Congo oil truck explosion

CNN International


DR.Congo fuel truck fire kills 200: Red Cross

AFP


Congo in mourning as oil tanker explosion leaves 250 dead, over 100 injured

International Business Times


BusinessWeek -BBC News -CBC.ca


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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Alex Is Downgraded to Tropical Storm - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Alex Is Downgraded to Tropical Storm

New York Times


Hurricane Alex, was downgraded Thursday morning to a tropical storm, but it continued to halt progress on containment work in the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to disperse oil farther into the marshes along the ...


Factbox: Gulf of Mexico oil & gas ops shut due to Alex

Reuters


Hurricane Alex drenches northern Mexico, Texas

The Associated Press


Hurricane Alex: Gulf oil fears as storm season begins

BBC News


CNN -BusinessWeek -TIME


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