Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Kagan Shifts on Disclosure of Legal Views at Hearings - New York Times


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Kagan Shifts on Disclosure of Legal Views at Hearings

New York Times


Solicitor General Elena Kagan arrived for the second day of her confirmation hearings on Tuesday. By CHARLIE SAVAGE and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON â€" At the opening of questioning in her Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Tuesday, ...


Senators inquire about Kagan's family, she defends views on Marsh »

Saturday, June 26, 2010

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


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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


U.S. takes on Ghana in World Cup

Detroit Free Press


Christian Science Monitor -Washington Post -CNN (blog)


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Thursday, June 24, 2010

With Petraeus in Wings, Republicans Renew Criticism of Afghan Exit Strategy - FOXNews


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With Petraeus in Wings, Republicans Renew Criticism of Afghan Exit Strategy

FOXNews


Senate Armed Services Committee members, from left, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the committee's ranking Republican, Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C., and Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., take part in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, ...


In Afghanistan, Petraeus will have difficulty replicating his Iraq success

Washington Post


Afghanistan war: Top three ch »


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Monday, June 21, 2010

Federer Escapes With Victory in First Round - New York Times


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Federer Escapes With Victory in First Round

New York Times


WIMBLEDON, England â€" There was Roger Federer, fewer than two hours into Wimbledon, already down by two sets. His face matched the monumental upset in the making, mouth twisting, eyes squinting, a mixture of frustration, exasperation, ...


Federer back from the brink to beat F »


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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Tony Hayward, Bob Dudley, Carl-Henric Svanberg: Who's in charge of the Gulf ... - New York Daily News


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Tony Hayward, Bob Dudley, Carl-Henric Svanberg: Who's in charge of the Gulf ...

New York Daily News


A day after BP's chairman said Hayward was finished as the head of the company's Gulf oil spill crisis, other officials say otherwise. "Until the leak is capped, Tony Hayward is still very much in charge in the response of this crisis," ...


As oil spews in Gulf, BP chief at UK yacht race

The Associated Press


BP replaces CEO Hayward as point man for oil spill response

Los Angeles Times


BP's Hayward Relinquishing Duties on US Oil Spill

Voice of America


New York Times -Philadelphia Inquirer -Detroit Free Press


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Thursday, June 17, 2010

BP's Tony Hayward: Gulf oil spill 'never should have happened' - Washington Post


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BP's Tony Hayward: Gulf oil spill 'never should have happened'

Washington Post


In prepared testimony before a House panel that is expected to question him harshly Thursday, BP chief executive Tony Hayward says the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico "never should have happened" and has left him ...


BP Chief Hayward Set to Testify Before Congress

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

American on mission to kill bin Laden arrested - The Associated Press


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American on mission to kill bin Laden arrested

The Associated Press


PESHAWAR, Pakistan â€" An American armed with a pistol and a 40-inch (102-centimeter) sword was detained in northern Pakistan and told investigators he was on a solo mission to kill Osama bin Laden, a police officer said Tuesday. ...


Pakistan arrests American hunting for bin Laden

AFP


Pakistani Police Arrest American Searching For Bin Laden

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Coast Guard: BP must pick up pace - Detroit Free Press


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Coast Guard: BP must pick up pace

Detroit Free Press


AP ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- With oil fouling the Gulf of Mexico coastline in ugly new ways Saturday, the Coast Guard is demanding that oil giant BP step up its efforts to contain the spill by the end of the weekend, saying BP's slow pace is becoming ...


Coast Guard gets tougher on BP

Los Angeles Times


No intent to devalue BP: Obama

Reuters


Coast Guard Orders BP to Speed Up Cleanup

New York Times


The Associated Press -NorthJersey.com -Jackson Clarion Ledger


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Thursday, June 10, 2010

BP Shares Sink Amid Oil Spill Bankruptcy Chatter - ABC News


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BP Shares Sink Amid Oil Spill Bankruptcy Chatter

ABC News


Pelicans, dolphins and other wildlife may not be able to escape the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, but investors in the corporation responsible for it have stepped up their exodus. BP says sick cleanup workers don't need to fear for ...


As Pressure Mounts, BP's Shares Slide Further

New York Times


BP shares plunge on oil spill f »


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Monday, June 7, 2010

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Israeli Forces Threaten to Board Gaza Aid Ship - Voice of America


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Israeli Forces Threaten to Board Gaza Aid Ship

Voice of America


Photo: AP Israeli forces have said they will board a cargo ship carrying aid if it does not divert from its course to the Gaza Strip. The Irish-owned Rachel Corrie was in international waters early Saturday, where Israeli officials say it ignored ...


Israel threatens to board Gaza-bound aid ship

AFP


Israel navy warns to board Gaza aid ship

Xinhua


Israel Navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, say activists

The Hindu


Irish Times -Reuters UK -RTE.ie


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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Israel Holds Hundreds Seized During Raid on Flotilla - New York Times


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Israel Holds Hundreds Seized During Raid on Flotilla

New York Times


JERUSALEM â€" A day after Israeli commandoes raided an aid flotilla seeking to breach the blockade of Gaza, Israel held hundreds of activists seized aboard the convoy on Tuesday as news reports said activists may be ...


Pressure Grows on Israel Following Flotilla Raid

Voice of America


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