Monday, June 28, 2010

Supreme Court Gun Rights Decision: A Win or a Setback? - CBS News


Telegraph.co.uk


Supreme Court Gun Rights Decision: A Win or a Setback?

CBS News


Both sides of the gun rights debate are claiming some degree of victory concerning today's 5-4 Supreme Court decision restraining government limits on gun ownership while also  »


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

World Cup: US vs. Ghana live game updates - Los Angeles Times


The Guardian


World Cup: US vs. Ghana live game updates

Los Angeles Times


Can't catch the game on TV, or want to follow along with other soccer fans? Join us here for live updates throughout the second-round game. G'day from the World Cup on a cool night in South Africa. Here in Rustenburg, the music is booming at the Royal ...


Ghana-US Breakdown

ESPN


US brings back Findley for 2nd round against Ghana

The Associated Press


USA vs. Ghana in World Cup round of 16

Washington Post


USA Today -Christian Science Monitor -AFP


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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Ex-media baron Black's fraud conviction set aside - Reuters


Reuters


Ex-media baron Black's fraud conviction set aside

Reuters


Former media baron Conrad Black leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after his sentencing hearing in Chicago, in this December 10, 2007 file photo. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Supreme Court set aside on Thursday the convictions of former media baron ...


Conrad Black given fresh hope of early release after US supreme court ruling

The Guardian


Ex-Enron chief could benefit as Supreme Court ruling weakens anti-corruption law

Los Angeles Times


Supreme Court Faults Two High-Profile Prosecutions

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Monday, June 21, 2010

BP: 23290 barrels of leaking oil captured Sunday - Reuters


Washington Post


BP: 23290 barrels of leaking oil captured Sunday

Reuters


Flames come off the side of the Discoverer Enterprise Drill Ship in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast line June 13, 2010. HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Monday that its oil-capture systems at the massive Gulf of Mexico leak collected or ...


BP Gulf spill costs hit $2 billion, no end yet

The Associated Press


Gulf claims to be paid 'quickly'

BBC News


BP collects 23290 barrels from spill on Sunday

MarketWatch


San Francisco Chronicle -AFP -W »


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Saturday, June 19, 2010

BP oil spill caused by 'negligence or misconduct', says drilling partner - The Guardian


Kansas City Star


BP oil spill caused by 'negligence or misconduct', says drilling partner

The Guardian


BP has come under further pressure after one of its partners said the oil giant should foot the entire bill for the damage caused by the Gulf of Mexico spill. Anadarko Petroleum, which owns a quarter of the ruptured Deepwater Horizon well, ...


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Thursday, June 17, 2010

BP Chief: From Oil 'Ninja' to Congressional Hot Seat - ABC News


CNN International


BP Chief: From Oil 'Ninja' to Congressional Hot Seat

ABC News


BP CEO Tony Hayward, the energy company executive who has become the face of the mammoth Gulf of Mexico oil spill, is expected to face a tough grilling by Congress today. President Barack Obama reassures people of Gulf claims will be ...


BP CEO Tony Hayward faces grilling as oil continues to spew

CNN


BP's Hayward set for Congressional grilling

msnbc.com


BP CEO Tony Hayward "Devastated" by Oil Spill

CBS News


The Associated Press -The Guardian -TheStreet.com


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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Gulf Coasters skeptical of Obama, BP promises - The Associated Press


Reuters


Gulf Coasters skeptical of Obama, BP promises

The Associated Press


PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. â€" President Barack Obama promised that life would return to normal for people living on the stricken Gulf Coast, and BP said by the end of the month it would contain more than three times as much oil spewing from a ruptured ...


Dems see gulf oil crisis as chance for change

San Francisco Chronicle


Speech from Oval Office symbolizes weight of spill crisis

Seattle Times


Oil spill's tough questions

Detroit Free Press


Philadelphia Inquirer -New York Times -Los Angeles Times


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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Search Continues After Fatal Flooding in Arkansas - New York Times


CBC.ca


Search Continues After Fatal Flooding in Arkansas

New York Times


A damaged RV is seen just off the bank of the Little Missouri river in the Albert Pike recreation area near Caddo Gap. By LIZ ROBBINS, EVIN DEMIREL and ERIK ECKHOLM LODI, Ark. â€" Rescue workers on Saturday resumed their search for survivors of a flash ...


Police: About 2 dozen missing after Ark. flood

The Associated Press


Search for US Flash Flood Survivors to Continue

Voice of America


Ongoing Search for Two Dozen More Arkansas Campers Swept Away by Rising Rivers ...

ABC News


BBC News -El Paso Inc -AOL News


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Thursday, June 10, 2010

US Lowers Expectations for Quick Success in Taliban Stronghold - Voice of America


Globe and Mail


US Lowers Expectations for Quick Success in Taliban Stronghold

Voice of America


The top US commander in Afghanistan says efforts to secure southern Kandahar province from the Taliban will take longer than first planned. US General Stanley McChrystal said Thursday in Brussels the military operation will move ahead more slowly to ...


Kandahar operation to 'go slower'

BBC News


Suicide attack kills 40 at Afghan wedding party

The Associated Press


Suicide attack kills at least 40 in Afghan wedding party

Washington Post


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Monday, June 7, 2010

Oil spill continues to demand President Obama's time - Washington Post


Globe and Mail


Oil spill continues to demand President Obama's time

Washington Post


If there was any doubt whether the White House intends to flood the oil response zone, Monday's West Wing schedule should put it to rest. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs's briefing, which norm »


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Friday, June 4, 2010

Flores Kin Was "Freaking Out" over van der Sloot - CBS News


CBC.ca


Flores Kin Was "Freaking Out" over van der Sloot

CBS News


(CBS) While Stephany Flores was missing but before her body was found, her family was "freaking out" when they realized whom Stephany was with, her sister-in-law says. Then, Stephany's body was discovered in a hotel room police in Lima, ...


Natalee Holloway's uncle hopes case is reopened

The Associated Press


Alabama authorities: Van der Sloot tried to sell Holloway details

CNN


Natalee Holloway Suspect Joran Van Der Sloot Sought in Peru Murder

ABC News


New York Times -MiamiHerald.com -BBC News


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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Obama to meet Tuesday with heads of oil spill commission - CNN International


The Hindu


Obama to meet Tuesday with heads of oil spill commission

CNN International


(CNN) -- President Obama will meet Tuesday with the heads of a new commission created to investigate how to prevent future oil spills like the devastating leak from BP's Gulf of Mexico well. White House aides said Obama will make public comments after ...


Obama to meet spill probe leaders as slick moves north

Reuters


Obama to meet Gulf oil spill panel chairmen

The Associated Press


BP announces enhancements to oil cleanup plan

CNN


Houston Chronicle -BusinessWeek -BBC News


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