Times Online | Southland fires rage around Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Los Angeles firefighter Thomas Rindge takes a break from battling the Station fire in La Crescenta Monday. (W » |
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Times Online | Southland fires rage around Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Los Angeles firefighter Thomas Rindge takes a break from battling the Station fire in La Crescenta Monday. (W » |
Globe and Mail | Nation Digest: California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate Washington Post Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) said an "out of control" wildfire in the Los Angeles foothills had forced the evacuation of thousands of homes and threatened 12500 buildings in the heavily populated area. The fire nearly doubled in size overnight and ... 2 firefighters die battling blaze in Los Angeles County Raging wildfire threatens 12500 homes in LA suburbs Station fire claims 18 homes and two firefighters |
Los Angeles Times | Sen. Edward M. Kennedy laid to rest near brothers Los Angeles Times After a Boston funeral Mass attended by dignitaries and stars, his extended family says goodbye to its patriarch at Arlington National Cemetery. Nearly 60 members of the Senate and 21 former senators, as well as dozens of members of the House of ... Many in presidential line of succession attend funeral Kennedy's Letter To Pope Revealed At Burial Kennedy Buried Near Brothers After Day of Ceremony, Remembrance |
Telegraph.co.uk | Many tell stories of Kennedy the advocate USA Today BOSTON â" To say goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sandra Regan came to stand on the steps of her childhood church, St. Stephen's, in the North End. She wanted to honor "everything he achieved in the Senate. ... Deep into night, memories carry throngs to wake Thousands greet Kennedy motorcade, file past casket Senate Has Changed in Kennedy's Time |
Sen. Kennedy's death leaves a void that won't be filled Los Angeles Times Sen. Edward Kennedy's death is a blow not only to Democratic liberalism, but to bipartisanship in the Senate. By Doyle McManus Reporting from Washington - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death leaves a void in the firmament of American politics, one that will ... Kennedy's death may r » |
The Hindu | Lieberman Suggests Health Care Reform May Have to Wait New York Times Senator Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut on Sunday urged the Obama administration to consider postponing overhauling the health care system and instead work on sm » |
CBS News | Surfers swarm beaches despite Hurricane Bill's impact The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Hurricane Bill swirled past the Jersey shore today, bringing 8- and 10-foot waves that created a banner day for surfers, but beached many swimmers and ocean-going businesses. Capt. ... Hurricane Bill's winds weaken as it nears US At the quiet Shore, » |
New York Times | Transcript: Scotland official talks of Lockerbie release CNN (CNN) -- Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, convicted of murdering 270 people by blowing up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, two decades ago was returned to his native Libya on Thursday. Abdelbeset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi covers his face as he ... US Warns Libyans Not To Make Hero of Lockerbie Figure 'Deal in the desert' put Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi on path to freedom Lockerbie bomber returns to hero's welcome |
MiamiHerald.com | 'Talk to neighbors, spread the facts' on health care, says Obama CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama appealed Wednesday to faith-based groups to help garner support for his plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. President Obama speaks at the White House Wednesday. "I need you to knock on doors, ... Obama: Health care debate is 'heart of who we are' Obama Struggles to Strike a Health Care Deal Palatable to » |
Newsweek | Political columnist Robert Novak dies at 78 The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" Political columnist Robert Novak, a diehard conservative, pugilistic debater and proud owner of the "Prince of Darkness" moniker, has died after a battle with brain cancer. His wife of 47 years, Geraldine Novak, told The Associated Press ... Journalist Robert Novak dies at 78 Remembering breakfast with the 'Prince of Darkness' Sun-Times mourns loss death of columnist |
Washington Post | Obama's Address to Veterans New York Times Following is the prepared text of President Obama's speech on Monday to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Phoenix, as released by the White House. The latest on President Obama, the new administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. ... Obama: 'We will do right' by troops, taxpayers in Afghanistan and Iraq Obama Promises to Veto Defense Spending for Unneeded Projects Obama criticizes wasteful defense spending |
Washington Post | White House Appears Open to Insurance Co-ops New York Times The Obama administration sent signals on Sunday that it has backed away from its once-firm vision of a government organization to provide for the nation's 50 million uninsured and is now open to using nonprofit cooperatives instead. ... Senator to Obama: Without votes, push for reform is futile Health Changes Mean Savings, Improved Care, Obama Writes in NYT Obama Uses Op-Ed to Criticize Health Insurance Industry |
Times Online | 'Ransom demand' for missing ship BBC News Finnish police say a ransom demand has been made for a missing Russian-manned cargo vessel, the Arctic Sea. The demand - which has not been confirmed as genuine - was put to the ship's Finnish owners, Finland's National Bureau of Investigation said. ... Police say ransom demanded in Arctic Sea mystery Missing Ship Arctic Sea's Owner Gets Ransom Demand Finland says ransom demanded for missing ship |
BBC News | Would-be assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme is paroled San Francisco Chronicle Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, the Charles Manson follower who tried to shoot President Gerald Ford outside the Capitol in Sacramento in 1975, was released today from a federal prison hospital in Texas, officials said. Fromme, 60, was released at 8 am local ... Woman who tried to kill Ford released from prison Manson 'family' member released Manson follower 'Squeaky' Fromme out of prison |
ABC News | US Economy: Sales Unexpectedly Decrease as Job Losses Mount Bloomberg Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at US retailers unexpectedly fell in July, raising the risk that consumers will keep cutting back as job losses mount and temper a recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s. ... Retail sales drop in July despite cash-for-clunkers program Retail Sales and Unemployment Claims Disappoint US Retail Stocks F » |
San Francisco Chronicle | Suspect Arrested After Shotgun Blasts Kill 2 on N. California Bridge FOXNews Aug. 11: Investigators and police gather at the shooting scene at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in Richmond, Calif. A man suspected of firing a shotgun at a toll booth near a heavily traveled bridge north of San Francisco, killing a toll collector and ... Bridge double-slaying suspect arrested Toll worker shot dead on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Calif. police search for man in bridge shootings |
guardian.co.uk | Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver Atlantic Online Founder of the Special Olympics, political talent, and cherished member of the Kennedy clan is dead at 88. With the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics, sister of JFK and mother-in-law of California governor Arnold ... Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies ! Text of Obama Shriver statement Schwarzenegger: Shriver 'changed my life' |
Telegraph.co.uk | Search to continue after New York midair collision CNN NEW YORK (CNN) -- Officials will resume their search Sunday for victims of a midair collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson River in New York. Crews will resume the search for victims of a midair collision over New York's ... Rescue Workers Resume Search for NY Helicopter, Plane Victims No Survivors Seen in Midair Crash Over Hudson River |
CTV.ca | Top terror leader reportedly killed in Indonesia Washington Post AP BEJI, Indonesia -- Southeast Asia's most wanted terror suspect was reportedly killed during a 16-hour siege on a suspected militant hide-out that ended Saturday when police stormed the house, but officials said they could not yet ... Police seek DNA over Java death Top terror leader reportedly killed in Indonesia Terrorists target Indonesian president in revenge for Bali bombers ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan Taliban chief Mehsud 'dead' AFP ISLAMABAD â" Pakistan said Friday it believed that wanted Taliban warlord Baitullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone attack, which if confirmed would score a coup in the US-led fight against Islamist militants. The death of the notorious commander could ... Analysis: impact on Afghanistan will be minimal Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? Pakistan Foreign Minister: Pakistani Taliban Chief Dead |
New York Times | Sotomayor confirmation vote set for Thursday afternoon CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Judge Sonia Sotomayor was expected to easily win Senate confirmation Thursday as two more Republican senators announced their support for the country's first Hispanic high court pick. Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic on ... Democrats R » |