Boston Globe | Cash-for-clunkers still operational: White House MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The program that gives a cash incentive for Americans to trade in old gas-guzzling cars for new models will remains in effect this weekend, White House officials said Friday. "If you were planning on going to buy a car this ... Cash-for-clunker deals frozen White House looking to extend 'clunkers' program 'Clunkers' Program Is Running Out of Cash |
BBC News | What to learn in Obama's 'teachable' race moment? The Associated Press You can't solve a problem if you don't discuss it. That's why some say that despite » |
ABC 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 ... Tense Waiting Game for Michael Jackson's Doctor Michael J! ackson's Doctor Gave Him Propofol Before Death, Source Says Michael Jackson's doctor gave him anesthetic before he died ... |
FOXNews | Palin steps down as Alaska governor CNN FAIRBANKS, Alaska (CNN) -- Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin gave her final speech as Alaska's governor Sunday before stepping down from her post, telling a Fairbanks crowd that she is resigning "to chart a new course to advance the state. ... Palin resigns Alaska governorship Palin steps down as Alaska gov.; her plans unclear Palin Steps Down From Alaska Governorship |
CBC.ca | Iranian Police, Militia Attack Opposition Protesters FOXNews TEHRAN, Iran â€" Iranian police and pro-government militia attacked and scattered hundreds of protesters in a rare demonstration in Iran's capital Saturday, witnesses said. The protests were in response to the demonstrations being held around the world ... Global Protests C » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Is the Gates/Crowley affair a 'teachable moment?' Chicago Tribune On Friday, President Obama c » |
New York Times | Some Question Whether Obama Should Have Strongly Backed Gates ABC News At least one black activist leader was surprised when President Obama criticized a Cambridge, Mass., cop for "stupidly" arresting Henry Louis Gates Jr. and suggesting that minorities are often singled out and stopped by police. ... Obama 'surprised' by flap over comments on police, Gates Obama stirs racial passions in Harvard case Officer says he'll 'never apologize' for Harvard professor arrest |
FOXNews | Obama to make prime-time healthcare appeal Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama will plead his case for a broad healthcare overhaul in a prime-time news conference on Wednesday, with doubts growing about the plan even among his fellow Democrats and polls showing ... Source says some Democrats frustrated with health bill Battle Over Health Care Leaves 'Blood in the Water' for Climate Bill A News Conference to Push Hard on Health Care |
FOXNews | Deadline missed for policy on detaining terror suspects CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In a move already drawing fire from liberal activists, aides to President Obama acknowledged the administration will miss its own Tuesday deadline to submit a report detailing its policy on detaining terror suspects. ... Reports on US Detention Policy Will Be Delayed Guantanamo report on detainee policy delayed Obama to miss Guantanamo deadlines |
guardian.co.uk | Angela's Ashes New York Daily News Frank McCourt, author of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir "Angela's Ashes," detailing a childhood of Irish squalor and eventual New York salvation, died Sunday. He had been gravely ill with meningitis after being treated for melanoma, ... Frank McCourt, Author of Acclaimed 'Angela's Ashes,' Dies at 78 Storyteller won fame with 'Angela's Ashes' Frank McCourt, 78; wrote 'Angela's Ashes' |
BBC News | As Sotomayor and White House Avoid Ideology, Some on Left See ... Washington Post At her confirmation hearings Judge Sonia Sotomayor eluded efforts from both Democrats and Republicans to draw out statements of liberal thought. (By Melina Mara -- The Washington Post) | Buy Photo Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or ... Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings, Day 4 Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings Sotomayor would lend different experience to court |
BBC News | CBS's Towering Anchor Won a Country's Trust Washington Post In an era before Twitter and cable, Walter Cronkite had singular influence. (Cbs Via Associated Press) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. ... Walter Cronkite: An appreciation Obama praises Cronkite as icon who will be missed Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite dead at 92 |
Newsday | Obama Speaks Of Blacks' Struggle Washington Post NEW YORK, July 16 -- In his first speech before the nation's oldest civil rights organization since taking office, President Obama paid tribute Thursday to the NAACP as it celebrated its centennial, ... NAACP has role: Hold Obama accountable Obama helps NAACP mar! k 100 years of fighting racism Obama to NAACP: Progress made but much still to accomplish |
Telegraph.co.uk | Capitol police say suspect killed near Capitol Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Capitol Police said one suspect was killed and two officers injured in a shooting near the US Capitol on Wednesday in an incident police said was not related to Capitol security. Police briefly closed a road adjacent to the ... Police Shoot and Kill Man Near Capitol Capitol Police Shoot, Kill Suspect Near Capitol Building Capitol Police shoot, kill man near Capitol campus |
ABC News | Sotomayor Leaves Passion Behind in Her Testimony New York Times WASHINGTON â€" During her enforced silence, Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been portrayed as a woman of passion. Her speeches, endlessly dissected in the weeks since President Obama nominated her to the Supreme Court, reveal a fiery ... Sotomayor answers her Senate critics Sotomayor tries to reassure skeptcial senators Sessions questions Sotomayor bias, defends white males |
Times Online | Day One of the Sotomayor hearings: a legal perspective Los Angeles Times Legal analysts weigh in on how the Supreme Court nominee fared during a day of political theater, and what to expect in the next few days. By Carol J. Williams Monday's opening salvos over Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court involved ... Firefighter to Take Spotlight in Sotomayor Hearings |
CTV.ca | Democrats slam Dick Cheney over secret CIA program Los Angeles Times Sen. Richard Durbin says Congress should investigate whether Cheney ordered the counter-terrorism program not be disclosed to lawmakers. Republicans counter that critics are undermining the CIA. By Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Washington ... Feinstein suggests CIA concealment broke law Democrats C » |
Washington Post | Obama Visit Stirs Pride Among Ghanaians Washington Post ACCRA, Ghana, July 11 -- President Obama gave no public speech for the masses on his first visit as president to sub-Saharan Africa on Saturday. So Ghanaians who had eagerly awaited his visit listened to his words in places like ... Obama Ends Ghana Visit With Trip to Former Slave Center Obama sees Africa's dark past at slavery monument Brother Barack Admonishes - and Encourages - Africa |
Daily Nation | GM Emerges From Bankruptcy After Government Bailout Washington Post General Motors emerged from bankruptcy early this morning, when the assets of the old company were sold to a new streamlined company that will become the "new" GM, a source close to the matter said. The company has scheduled a 9 am ... GM leaves bankruptcy protection With good assets sold, 'New GM' exits bankruptcy AP Source: GM emerges from bankruptcy |
Washington Post | G8 eyes climate as summit includes emerging powers Reuters L'AQUILA, Italy, July 9 (Reuters) - Leaders of the world's richest nations and major developing powers meet on Thursday to seek common ground on global warming and international trade, with the poorer countries seeking ... G-8 leaders focus on global warming Backgrounder: Dialogue meetings between G8 and developing countries G8 pledges to cut global warming |
Telegraph.co.uk | Emotional farewell for King of Pop San Francisco Chronicle For a man who lived his entire life at the center of a spectacle, it was fitting that Michael Jackson's send-off was a showstopper like nothing that had ever come before. Who else but the King of Pop could command a red carpet, paparazzi-lined entrance ... Michael Jackson memorial an event fans will never forget Jackson's music is center stage at service Jackson memorial gives web boost |
ABC News | Mass arrests over China violence BBC News Rioting broke out on Sunday in Urumqi - the capital of Xinjiang -leaving 156 people dead and more than 800 injured. The unrest spread to a second city on Monday, with police breaking up fresh protests in Kashgar, dispersing more than 200 "rioters" at ... Chinese Media: 1434 Arrested in Xinjiang Riots Report: China Arrests 1434 After Deadly Riots China Says US Dissident Sparked Xinjiang Unrest |
Globe and Mail | Protester killed as ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya tries ... Times Online At least one person was shot dead by the Army in Honduras last night and dozens were injured as the country's ousted President tried to fly back to take power. Manuel Zelaya, who set out from Washington in a sm » |
Los Angeles Times | Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â€" Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday afternoon inside a condominium in downtown Nashville, police said. Police spokesman Don Aaron said authorities were still investigating the ... Memories of McNair still resonate with Titans McNair Shot and Killed Tough, sincere McNair was true Titan among NFL players |
