Moon enters 'magnified' eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse now taking place should appear magnified in North America by an effect known as the "moon illusion".
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:21 am

Kyrgyz investigators exhume bodies of riot victims

Kyrgyz investigators exhume bodies of riot victims

By PETER LEONARD 2010-06-26T10:19:05Z
OSH, Kyrgyzstan (AP) -- Investigators in southern Kyrgyzstan began exhuming the bodies of those killed during rampages against the Uzbek minority as tensions rose ahead of Sunday's constitutional referendum....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:19 am

Obama prods Congress to finish financial overhaul (AP)

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper greets President Barack Obama during the official welcoming of the G-8 leaders to the G8 Summit at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, Friday, June 25, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Sean Kilpatrick)AP - President Barack Obama prodded Congress on Saturday to send him financial overhaul legislation, saying the landmark compromise lawmakers have crafted would be a boon to consumers and help deflect the next global financial crisis.



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Unclear if tropical storm Alex will hit oiled Gulf - The Associated Press


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MIAMI — Tropical storm Alex formed in the Western Caribbean Saturday, and forecasters said it was unclear if it would miss the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday that the ...
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Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson no-hits Rays (AP)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson, center, celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Friday, June 25, 2010, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)AP - Edwin Jackson was so wild early there was no reason to think he would even finish the game, forget throw the fourth no-hitter of the season.



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Newly rescued Chihuahua takes 'ugliest dog' title (AP)

Kathleen Francis, of Clearlake, Calif., holds her purebred chihuahua 'Princess Abby' after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday, June 25, 2010, in Petaluma, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)AP - A Chihuahua's oddly curved back and legs and closed-up left eye earned the 4-year-old rescue dog top honors at the World's Ugliest Dog contest at a Northern California fair on Friday.



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Palin arrives at Calif. campus amid controversy (AP)

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is escorted into a fundraising dinner by California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani in Turlock, Calif., Friday, June 25, 2010. Palin's speech has generated intense scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March. University officials have refused to divulge the terms of her contract of her speaking fee.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)AP - Sarah Palin leveled criticism at California's attorney general and others raising questions about her visit to a cash-strapped university, telling supporters that students had better things to do than dive through dumpsters to find out how she earns speaking.



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US: Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West

US: Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West

By DESMOND BUTLER 2010-06-26T10:09:37Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States is warning Turkey that it is alienating U.S. supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

US: Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The US is warning Turkey that it is alienating US supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP - The United States is warning Turkey that it is alienating U.S. supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West.



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US teen sailor reunited with brother after drama

US teen sailor reunited with brother after drama

By MASHA MACPHERSON 2010-06-26T10:09:24Z
SAINT-DENIS, Reunion (AP) -- Sixteen-year-old Californian sailor Abby Sunderland was reunited with her brother Saturday and defended her family against criticism that she had been too young to try to sail around the world alone....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

US unveils plan to make online transactions safer (AP)

This screen shot of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website set up to gather input from experts and everyday Internet users on how a voluntary internet identification system should be structured. The website was already getting votes, snipes and suggestions Friday afternoon — underscoring the incendiary nature of any discussion of Internet regulation or formal structure. (AP Photo)AP - In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking to, who you're buying from or if your bank can actually tell it's you when you log in to pay a bill?



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

US teen sailor reunited with brother after drama (AP)

Zac Sunderland, from California, right who sailed around the world at age 17, meets his sister Abby Sunderland, 16, on the French fisheries patrol boat 'Osiris', Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Saint Denis de la Reunion, in the Reunion island, a French oversea territory in the Indian Ocean. Zac is coming to pick up his sister Abby Sunderland who was rescued by a French fishing boat after her boat became crippled by storms while trying to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo and nonstop.(AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)AP - Sixteen-year-old Californian sailor Abby Sunderland was reunited with her brother Saturday and defended her family against criticism that she had been too young to try to sail around the world alone.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

Weather could be latest problem in spill cleanup (AP)

Shrimps boats skim for oil just off the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., Friday, June 25, 2010. Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster continues to wash ashore along the Alabama and Florida coasts. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - Tropical weather gathering strength in the Caribbean could be the latest bad news for BP crews trying to contain and clean up the massive oil spill in the Gulf, an effort that has been plagued with setbacks for more than two months.



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World summit turning attention to nuclear threats (AP)

French President Nicolas Sarkozy waves to reporters after being greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper upon his arrival for the G8 and G20 summit at the Deerhurst Resort is Huntsville, Ontario. Canada, Friday, June 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)AP - After failing to resolve their differences on economic strategy, world leaders are turning their attention to grappling with some of the globe's toughest foreign policy problems.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:09 am

G-8 unlikely to single out N. Korea over ship sinking+

(Kyodo) _ Leaders from the Group of Eight major powers will most likely avoid clearly pointing the finger of responsibility at North Korea over the sinking of a South Korean warship when...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:07 am

Obama calls for bank tax as next step in reform (Reuters)

u.s.=Reuters - President Barack Obama, fresh from a win on a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street regulations, on Saturday urged Congress to take up his proposal for a $90 billion, 10-year tax on banks as the next step in reform.



Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:04 am

Obama calls for bank tax as next step in reform

TORONTO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, fresh from a win on a sweeping overhaul of Wall Street regulations, on Saturday urged Congress to take up his proposal for a $90 billion, 10-year tax on banks as the next step in reform.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:04 am

Karzai condemns corruption, drug smuggling

Karzai condemns corruption, drug smuggling

By 2010-06-26T10:03:36Z
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has spoken out against corruption and illegal profiteering and has urged neighboring nations to better secure their borders to stop drug smuggling....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:03 am

Obama prods Congress to finish financial overhaul

President Barack Obama prodded Congress on Saturday to send him financial overhaul legislation, saying the landmark compromise lawmakers have crafted would be a boon to consumers and help deflect the next global financial crisis.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 4:00 am

Karzai condemns corruption, drug smuggling

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has spoken out against corruption and illegal profiteering and has urged neighboring nations to better secure their borders to stop drug smuggling. Karzai...
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Karzai denounces illegal profiteering, calls on other nations to stop drug trafficking

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai has spoken out against corruption and illegal profiteering and has urged neighboring nations to better secure their borders to stop drug s...



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:58 am

4 jewelers killed during robbery in Iraq

4 jewelers killed during robbery in Iraq

By HAMID AHMED 2010-06-26T09:54:13Z
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Gunmen raided a jewelry shop Saturday morning in western Iraq, killing four people before fleeing with a large amount of gold, officials said....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:54 am

Sumo: JSA not to release rankings for Nagoya tourney on Mon.+

(Kyodo) _ The Japan Sumo Association will not release the rankings for the July 11-25 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, its investigative panel on illegal gambling said Saturday.
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4 jewelers killed during robbery in Iraq

Gunmen raided a jewelry shop Saturday morning in western Iraq, killing four people before fleeing with a large amount of gold, officials said. Police and hospital officials said six...
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Hurricanes Darby, Celia weaken to Category 2

Two hurricanes in the Pacific have weakened to Category 2 strength.
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Kyrgyzstan prepares for referendum despite warnings - AFP


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OSH, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan on Saturday prepared to hold a referendum on a new constitution, defying warnings the poll risked sparking a resurgence of this month's deadly inter-ethnic violence. The authorities cancelled a curfew in the southern city ...
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Deadly 'drone strike' in Pakistan

A US missile strike has killed two suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border, Pakistani officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:44 am

Protest in Taiwan at China pact

Thousands protest in the Taiwanese capital about a trade deal with China, which they fear will lead to a Chinese takeover.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:40 am

U.S. Childlessness Up Amid Demographic Shift

Government Projects that U.S. Minorities Will Become Majority by Mid-Century Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage.An analysis of census data by the Pew Research Center, being released Friday, documents...



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World leaders turning attention to nuke threats

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, left, U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, center, take part in the 2010 G-8 Summit photo at the Deerhurst Resort at Muskoka in Huntsville, Ontario, on Friday.After failing to resolve their differences on economic strategy, world leaders are turning their attention to grappling with some of the globe's toughest foreign policy problems.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:37 am

Scottie Reynolds goes from All-American to undrafted

Villanova guard Scottie Reynolds became the first AP first-team All-American to go undrafted since 1976 - which speaks to how little college stats actually matter in the minds of NBA scouts.



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Season's first tropical storm forms in Caribbean

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Saturday in the western Caribbean near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:27 am

4 jewelers killed during robbery in Iraq

Iraqi officials say gunmen have attacked a jewelry shop in Fallujah, killing four people and fleeing with a large amount of gold. Police and hospital officials say six attackers used...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:21 am

China, Taiwan & Hong Kong get top-level domains in Chinese

ICANN has approved the first top level Chinese language domain names: .中国 and .中國 for China; .台灣 and .台湾 for Taiwan; and .香港 for Hong Kong. This opens the door for domain names entirely in Chinese, which should at some level better serve the 20% of the world’s population that speaks the language.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:20 am

5 Ways General Petraeus Will Change War in Afghanistan

When President Obama named Gen. David Petraeus to replace ousted Gen. McChyrstal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, he pledged that it was "a change in personnel, not in policy." But that doesn't mean there won't be any tweaks in how the war is managed or fought. Here are five theories on how Petraeus' leadership could affect the war.



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Palin visits Texas day after debated Calif. stop - Houston Chronicle


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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:18 am

Iraqi officials say 4 jewelers killed in Fallujah as street crime increases

BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen raided a jewelry shop Saturday morning in western Iraq, killing four people before fleeing with a large amount of gold, officials said.



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:12 am

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Always make sure your lightsaber is nice and clean before a pic date.



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How Women Use Social Media (Infographic)

It’s no secret that social media sites are dramatically changing the way we live and conduct our lives online. But, what this means to, and how this involves women is commonly overlooked.



Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:10 am

Merkel says Europe and US united

Germany's chancellor insists Europe's leaders are making good progress in talks with the US on bolstering economic growth.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:09 am

Teen sailor reunited with brother after drama

Zac Sunderland, who sailed around the world at age 17, meets his sister Abby Sunderland, 16, on Saturday in Reunion Island, a French oversea territory in the Indian Ocean. Zac traveled to pick up his sister Abby Sunderland, who was rescued by a French fishing boat after storms crippled her vessel as she tried to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo and nonstop.Sixteen-year-old Californian sailor Abby Sunderland was reunited with her brother Saturday and defended her attempt at a solo round-the-world voyage.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:03 am

Kyrgyz prosecutors exhume ethnic violence victims

Investigators in southern Kyrgyzstan have begun exhuming the bodies of those killed during ethnic rampages that claimed hundreds of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. Southern...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:02 am

Thousands of Taiwanese protest China trade pact

Thousands of Taiwanese protest China trade pact

By ANNIE HUANG 2010-06-26T09:01:58Z
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Thousands of opposition supporters chanted anti-communist slogans as they marched in Taiwan's capital Saturday to protest a planned trade agreement with rival China that they say will undermine the island's self-rule and its economy....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 3:01 am

Thousands of Taiwanese protest China trade pact

Thousands of opposition supporters chanted anti-communist slogans as they marched in Taiwan's capital Saturday to protest a planned trade agreement with rival China that they say will...
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Kyrgyz investigators exhume ethnic violence victims amid tensions ahead of referendum

OSH, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Investigators in southern Kyrgyzstan have begun exhuming the bodies of those killed during ethnic rampages that claimed hundreds of lives and displaced hundreds of thousan...



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Mercury hits 37.1 C in Hokkaido+

(Kyodo) _ The temperature rose slightly above the 37 C line Saturday on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, marking the highest temperature so far this year in Japan, a local...
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GWAR Lead Singer Ranks the Top 10 War Films of All Time

Oderus Urungus, lead singer of GWAR, is a huge war history and film buff. With his 43 billion years of experience, he ranks the most accurate, apt and brutal war films ever made. In all seriousness, though – dude knows his carnage.



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Horse Tries To Mount Cowgirl AND Horse (Video)

This horse just found out the painful truth about three-ways: One person always ends up feeling hurt.



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Weather forecast for Sunday+

(Kyodo) _ Weather forecast for Sunday, June 27: Tokyocloudy/rain Osakacloudy/rain Nagoyarain>cloudy Sapporofair>cloudy Sendaicloudy/rain Niigatarain Hiroshimacloudy/rain Takamatsucloudy ...
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Analysis: Lack of jobs could undercut Obama win

The sweeping overhaul of the nation's financial industry is President Barack Obama's answer to the nation's outrage over Wall Street bailouts.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:35 am

Palin arrives at Calif. campus amid controversy

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is escorted into a fundraising dinner by California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani in Turlock, Calif., Friday, June 25, 2010. Palin's speech has generated intense scrutiny since the nonprofit foundation holding the event first announced her visit in March. University officials have refused to divulge the terms of her contract of her speaking fee.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Sarah Palin leveled criticism at California's attorney general and others raising questions about her visit to a cash-strapped university, telling supporters that students had better things to do than dive through dumpsters to find out how she earns speaking.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:31 am

US unveils plan to make online transactions safer

In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking to, who you're buying from or if your bank can actually tell it's you when you log in to pay a bill?
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 2:18 am

Japan, S. Korea to reaffirm cooperation over sunken ship+

(Kyodo) _ Japan and South Korea are expected to reaffirm Saturday their cooperation in dealing with North Korea over the sinking of a South Korean warship allegedly by a North Korean...
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US: Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West

The United States is warning Turkey that it is alienating U.S. supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West.
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Cleanup czar to tour Gulf region next week

President Barack Obama's point man for the clean up and recovery of the area affected by the Gulf oil spill will tour the region next week.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:53 am

Leaders play down austerity split on eve of G20 - Reuters


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A protestor runs through the streets during a demonstration in downtown Toronto, Canada, June 25, 2010 ahead of the G20 summit. HUNTSVILLE Ontario (Reuters) - The world's richest economies, saddled with huge debts after spending their way out of the ...
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Jazz bands play on despite G20 protests

Bands play to capacity crowds while protesters gather a few blocks away



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Boat captain's suicide shows human toll of Gulf oil disaster

Allen Kruse tenderly kissed his wife goodbye just after sunrise Wednesday and headed to the docks in Gulf Shores, Ala., where his boat, The Rookie, ...



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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:42 am

Hong Kong air pollution blamed on political system

Hong Kong air pollution blamed on political system

By JOYCE WOO 2010-06-26T07:34:04Z
HONG KONG (AP) -- Democracy activists are not the only ones unhappy with a slow pace of electoral reform in Hong Kong....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:34 am

Hong Kong air pollution blamed on political system

Democracy activists are not the only ones unhappy with a slow pace of electoral reform in Hong Kong.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:30 am

Activists blame Hong Kong's 'dysfunctional' political system for failing to clean up dirty air

HONG KONG (AP) — Democracy activists are not the only ones unhappy with a slow pace of electoral reform in Hong Kong.



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:30 am

NKorea to elect leaders amid succession campaign

NKorea to elect leaders amid succession campaign

By KWANG-TAE KIM 2010-06-26T07:29:52Z
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea said Saturday it will elect new party leaders at a rare meeting in September in what analysts say could be a move to strengthen a campaign to hand over power from supreme leader Kim Jong Il to his youngest son....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:29 am

Teenage sailor back on dry land

Teenage US sailor Abby Sunderland arrives on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion after being rescued while trying to sail around the world.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:25 am

Senate set to begin Kagan confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Elena Kagan, nicknamed "Shorty" by a liberal mentor before becoming a legal giant, will introduce herself to the nation next week as the widely anticipated next member of the U.S. Supreme Court.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:25 am

US missile strike kills 2 militants in NW Pakistan

US missile strike kills 2 militants in NW Pakistan

By RASOOL DAWAR 2010-06-26T07:22:02Z
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- A U.S. missile strike on Saturday killed two suspected militants in a Pakistani tribal region that is considered a base for insurgents accused of attacking Western troops across the border in Afghanistan, officials said....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:22 am

Senate set to begin Kagan confirmation hearing - Reuters


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US Solicitor General and Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan is pictured during her first day of meetings with Senators about her nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington May 12, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Elena Kagan, nicknamed "Shorty" by a liberal ...
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Little spent on oil spill cleanup technology

While oil companies have spent billions of dollars to drill deeper and farther out to sea, relatively little money and research have gone into finding new, improved ways to respond to oil spills in deepsea conditions like those in the Gulf of Mexico.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:15 am

Goalkeepers give tips on World Cup shootouts

Any tiny movement, even a fleeting glance, can help a goalkeeper as he stands face-to-face with a penalty taker.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:11 am

'Psychic' octopus predicts German win over England

An octopus picks Germany over England, in the latest of a string of predictions that have made it a national celebrity.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:07 am

House, Senate lawmakers reach a deal on financial reform

The sweeping legislation, an attempt to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis, would create a consumer protection bureau, impose tough regulations on derivatives and grant the government power to seize and dismantle teetering firms.

Ending more than two weeks of often-contentious negotiations, House and Senate lawmakers reached agreement early Friday on the most far-reaching rewrite of financial rules since the Great Depression.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Toyota recalls Lexus HS 250h hybrid, halts sales

After government tests show the hybrid could leak fuel in a rear-end collision, Toyota stops all sales and recalls 17,000 sedans, including 4,000 at dealerships.

Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped all sales of its 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid after government tests showed it could leak fuel in a rear-end collision.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

Financial reform package wouldn't change Wall Street much

The legislation leaves largely untouched some of the biggest concerns about the financial industry that grew out of the mortgage meltdown and the resulting credit crisis.

The financial reform legislation might change how Wall Street does business, but it would hardly put Wall Street out of business.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 1:00 am

North Korea 'to pick new leaders'

North Korea's ruling communist party is to hold a rare meeting of its political bureau to choose new leaders, state media say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:58 am

Strong quake hits in Pacific near Solomon Islands

Strong quake hits in Pacific near Solomon Islands

By 2010-06-26T06:49:17Z
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) -- A powerful earthquake struck underwater off the Solomon Islands, but there was no immediate word of damage and no tsunami alert was issued....
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Source: AP Top International News At 6:10 a... | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:49 am

Strong quake hits near Solomon Islands

A powerful earthquake has struck underwater off the Solomon Islands. There is no immediate word of damage and no tsunami alert has been issued.The US Geological Survey says Saturday's quake had a magnitude of 6.9. It was centred...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:47 am

Ex-US VP Cheney goes to hospital

A hospital admits former US Vice-President Dick Cheney for tests after the 69-year-old Republican complained he felt ill.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:34 am

A-Rod’s HR lifts Yankees over Torre, Dodgers

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run in the second inning against the Dodgers on Friday night. He hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning.CC Sabathia won his fifth consecutive start with eight sharp innings, Alex Rodriguez homered in the sixth inning to snap a tie and the New York Yankees beat Joe Torre and the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 Friday night in the opener of their second-ever regular season series.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:34 am

Strong quake hits in Pacific near Solomon Islands, but no tsunami or damage reported

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck underwater off the Solomon Islands, but there was no immediate word of damage and no tsunami alert was issued.



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:21 am

Blast Rocks Kabul's Diplomatic Area

A huge blast was heard in the Afghan capital Saturday as a senior U.S. military official arrived for meetings to explain the firing of the previous top commander of the allied forces, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, witnesses said.



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:17 am

Obama, Cameron expected to talk BP spill

TORONTO/MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron were expected to discuss London-based BP Plc and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Saturday as stormy weather raised fears that clean-up operations could be disrupted.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:05 am

Recap: Giants 5, Red Sox 4


Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:03 am

Afghan gov't: Blast rocks Kabul's diplomatic area

KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan government says an explosion has hit the capital in an area full of foreign embassies...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:03 am

Foul fells Dustin Pedroia

SAN FRANCISCO - Concern mounted last night about just how serious Dustin Pedroia's foot injury is. Pedroia...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:03 am

Group says van parked near mosque vandalized

BELLEVUE, Wash. - A Muslim civil rights group says a van bearing advertisements about Islam and parked near a Bellevue...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:02 am

7.1 Quake Hits Off of Solomon Islands

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the Solomon Islands, AFP reported, citing the United States Geological Survey.



Source: FOXNews.com | 26 Jun 2010 | 12:01 am

Afghan government reports explosion in the capital near embassies and government offices

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan government reports explosion in the capital near embassies and government offices.



Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:52 pm

Hideki Okajima's OK

SAN FRANCISCO - In his fourth season with the Red Sox, Hideki Okajima's job description is evolving. And it's...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:52 pm

Ex-teammate no-hits Rays

Edwin Jackson overcame a wild start to throw the fourth no-hitter of the season, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:51 pm

Teen sailor Abby Sunderland reunited with her brother off East Africa

Sixteen-year-old Californian sailor Abby Sunderland has been reunited with her brother, after her solo around-the-world journey ended when her boat fell apart in an Indian Ocean storm.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:51 pm

Tim Thomas wants in

LOS ANGELES - General manager Peter Chiarelli confirmed yesterday that he gave Bill Zito, the agent for goalie...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:47 pm

Chad Jones' surgery called a success after horrific car crash

Giants rookie safety Chad Jones underwent surgery Friday to repair multiple fractures in his left leg after being...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:47 pm

Bruins score a top center with Tyler Seguin selection

LOS ANGELES - Months of anticipation are finally over and center Tyler Seguin is the Bruins' man. Once the...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:34 pm

Trade of Marc Savard may be Bruin

LOS ANGELES - The names Tyler Seguin and Marc Savard may be inexorably linked now, and maybe not as fellow centermen...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:28 pm

Sixteen-year-old California sailor Abby Sunderland reunited with brother

SAINT-DENIS, Reunion (AP) — Sixteen-year-old California sailor Abby Sunderland reunited with brother.



Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:20 pm

Honouring Michael

Fans pay tribute to Jackson, one year after death
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:11 pm

Turning point?

Is football finally winning a national following in the US?
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:07 pm

World leaders moving to discussions of nuclear threats posed by Iran and North Korea

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario (AP) — After failing to resolve their differences on economic strategy, world leaders are turning their attention to grappling with some of the globe's toughest foreign polic...



Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:54 pm

New digs for North Van art collection

Gordon Smith Gallery for Canadian Art to open 2012



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Let the World Cup knockouts begin

Round of 16: Uruguay seek to extend Latin run against South Korea while United States aim to block Africa’s last hope Ghana in action on Saturday



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:43 pm

Newly rescued Chihuahua takes 'ugliest dog' title

Kathleen Francis, of Clearlake, Calif., clutches her Chihuahua "Princess Abby" after winning the World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday in Petaluma, Calif.A rescue dog believed to be a Chihuahua mix has won the World's Ugliest Dog contest.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:42 pm

Leafs get Kaberle offers

Toronto GM Brian Burke decides against going ahead after four separate offers for defenceman



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:37 pm

Naomi Klein and 500 marchers crash party at tent city

Tame gathering in downtown Allan Gardens awoken by audience from high-profile speaking event



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:31 pm

Saturday's matchups

A look ahead to this morning’s clash between Uruguay and South Korea and the matinee between United States and Ghana



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:29 pm

US forces have been waging a covert drone war against Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked commanders in Pakistan

A US 'Predator' drone is seen passing overhead in this file photo. A US drone strike in Pakistan's lawless northwest tribal belt, on the border with Afghanistan, killed two militants and wounded two others...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:28 pm

Financial reform Q&A: How changes affect you

Legislation will set up a new consumer protection agency and affect how Americans take out mortgages and use their credit cards.

The voluminous financial reform package hammered out by lawmakers Friday extends far beyond Wall Street.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:20 pm

New star rising in the East

Keisuke Honda's outstanding performances for Japan could make him World Cup's Asian superstar



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:12 pm

My national dish: the mighty pierogi

Over the next six days, we want you to vote on Canada’s true national symbols. Today: Toronto author and humorist Mark Schatzker tries to persuade you that a versatile pocket of dough is our greatest soul food



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:01 pm

The art world’s new reticence

Gasp. You won’t pay £30-million for the Monet?



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:00 pm

Former Frank editor Michael Bate's tribute to Gram Parsons

The former editor of Frank magazine is hitting the road with a musical revue about late country rocker Gram Parsons



Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:00 pm

Leaders play down austerity split on eve of G20

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - The world's richest economies, saddled with huge debts after spending their way out of the credit crisis, papered over differences on Friday on how to clean up their finances with minimal damage to growth.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:53 pm

Congo: Bodies recovered from plane crash

Authorities have recovered all 11 bodies from a jungle plane crash in west Africa, which killed six Australian mining executives.The entire board of Perth-based mining company Sundance Resources were among the 11 people killed...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:41 pm

Hurricanes Darby, Celia move away from Mexican coast

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Darby moved further away from Mexican coasts on Friday and was expected to lose more speed over the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:35 pm

Oilers end speculation, draft Hall No. 1

Taylor Hall smiles after being drafted No. 1 by the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft in Los Angeles on Friday. Hall is a physical left wing who scored 106 points in 57 games for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League last season.The Edmonton Oilers selected forward Taylor Hall with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday, finally ending a yearlong debate about the two best 18-year-old prospects in hockey.




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Hong Kong Dirty Air

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2007 file photo, women cover her mouths in an attempt to shield themselves from air pollution as they cross a main street in Hong Kong. Hong Kong officials have long blamed Chinese...
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Source: Top Stories - Google News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:17 pm

Accused Jamaican drug lord Coke pleads not guilty

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Accused drug kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke pleaded not guilty to narcotics and gun trafficking charges at his first New York court appearance on Friday, having waived his right to a trial in Jamaica.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:13 pm

Big expectations as U.S. meets Ghana

Landon Donovan celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Algeria on Wednesday.For other countries, a second-round World Cup match is a big step. For the United States, Saturday's game against Ghana is so much more.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:54 pm

Brewing storm casts a cloud on oil spill response

Federal and BP officials scramble to prepare for a possible hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. Their plan involves pulling all equipment and halting all containment efforts.

Federal officials Friday scrambled to get ready for the possibility that a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico could shut down containment operations at BP's leaking well and wash large quantities of oil ashore.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:47 pm

Former VP Cheney hospitalized

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has a history of heart trouble.A spokesman for Dick Cheney says the former vice president has been admitted to a hospital after reporting discomfort.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:43 pm

Cosmic Log: Who’s X’d out for Auto X Prize?

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.




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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:30 pm

Dick Cheney hospitalised

WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Dick Cheney was admitted to the hospital on Friday after experiencing discomfort, the latest health scare for the 69-year-old Republican leader who has a long history of heart disease.Cheney...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:25 pm

Judge rules Van der Sloot confession valid

A Peruvian judge has denied a defence motion to void the confession of Joran van der Sloot in the murder of a 21-year-old Lima student because the attorney representing him at the time was state-appointed.Superior Court Judge...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:23 pm

Supporters of Alpha Conde rally in Conakry

Supporters of Guinean politician Alpha Conde, president of the Rally of the Guinean People (RPG), the country's main opposition political party, rally in Conakry. UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for "peaceful...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:20 pm

French insults of World Cup team seen through racial prism

Members of the largely black team have been called 'gang bosses' and 'hoodlums,' disrespectful of France — terms often used to slur residents of the country's minority- and immigrant-filled ghettoes.

Impostors. Arrogant. Money-hungry idiots.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 8:11 pm

RAW DATA: Dick Cheney's Health Issues - FOXNews


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Deadly fire breaks out in Indonesian club

Ten people were killed in a fire that raced through a packed nightclub in Indonesia's second largest city, including a mother and the baby she apparently gave birth to during the tragedy.An Australian and a Japanese national also...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:53 pm

House, Senate all-nighter produces financial overhaul bill

Congressional negotiators approved the boldest rewrite of financial rules since the 1930s early Friday, creating a new consumer watchdog, extending ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:43 pm

North Korea Korean War Anniversary

In this June 25, 2010 photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service in Tokyo, North Korean soldiers chant anti-U.S. slogans during a rally in Pyongyang, North Korea. Tens of thousands...
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Former VP Cheney Hospitalized

Former Vice President Dick Cheney was admitted to the hospital Friday after experiencing discomfort, the latest health scare for the 69-year-old Republican leader who has a long history of heart disease.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 7:05 pm

US Turkey

FILE - In this June 10, 2009 file photo, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs Philip Gordon is seen in Tbilisi, Georgia, Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Philip Gordon is on a working...
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Mexico Drug War

In this photo taken from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol and other U.S. agencies inspect the entrance to a drainage tunnel allegedly used by smugglers which runs under the Rio...
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Lawmakers want more answers on Afghan war plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of a key Senate panel pledged on Friday to hold more hearings on the U.S. goals for the war in Afghanistan after senators from both parties said they wanted answers in the wake of this week's shake-up in command for the mission.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:20 pm

Son of former Assembly Speaker gets 16 years for stabbing death

The son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison in the 2008 stabbing death of a college student in San Diego.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:20 pm

Video: Finance Reform Message Debate

President Obama plans to use the financial reform bill as an example for the rest of the world. But critics say the bill might stifle economic growth. Chip Reid reports.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:13 pm

Judge accuses Prince Charles of exceeding powers

The Prince of Wales was accused of grossly exceeding his constitutional powers after a High Court judge criticised him on Friday for an "unexpected and unwelcome" intervention in a high-profile £3bn property development which was...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:06 pm

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Dutch May Use "Decoy Jews" to Fight Racism

Hidden-Camera Video Showing Jews Harassed in Moroccan Neighborhood of Amsterdam May Lead to Undercover Officers

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:00 pm

Stalin's hometown topples his statue

TBILISI - Georgian authorities have removed a massive statue of Joseph Stalin from the main square of his hometown, Gori, in a secret late-night operation underlining their determination to sever ties with their Soviet past.Police...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 5:46 pm

Iraqi officials see U.S. as neglecting the country

They say policy in Iraq appears adrift, focused on withdrawal and not on building long-term ties to promote stability. With Petraeus heading to Afghanistan, they fear a further reduction in attention.

President Obama's decision to shift the U.S. military chief for the Middle East, Gen. David H. Petraeus, to focus exclusively on Afghanistan highlights what politicians, analysts and some U.S. military officers here say is a serious drift in policy toward Iraq.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 5:01 pm

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) hugs a woman as he visits city of Palmares

Handout picture released by the Brazilian presidency of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) hugs a woman as he visits city of Palmares affected by the overflowing of the Mandau river, northeastern...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:19 pm

Video: Stone Blasts U.S. Media in New Doc

Known for his politically-charged films like "JFK" and "W.," Hollywood director and Oscar-winner Oliver Stone speaks with CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi about his new documentary, "South of the Border," which suggests that the U.S. media has unfairly portrayed Hugo Chavez and other South American leaders.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:19 pm

Lawmakers seal deal on historic Wall Street reform

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers hammered out a historic overhaul of financial regulations on Friday, handing President Barack Obama a major domestic policy victory on the eve of a global summit of world leaders.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:15 pm

Villaraigosa releases ticket information, but many details are unclear

Lawyers for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa identified the Los Angeles Dodgers as the biggest donor of his free tickets, but they struggled to identify many of the other entities that let him appear at athletic and cultural events without paying, according to documents released Friday.



Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:14 pm

Obama Pushes Banking Overhaul as G8 Opens

At Economic Summit President Says Stimulus Measures Are Key to Recovery, But Some Nations Push Austerity

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 4:00 pm

France Fashion

British fashion designer John Galliano acknowledges applause at the end of his Spring/Summer 2011 fashion house collection presented in Paris, Friday June 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Jun 2010 | 3:45 pm

More kids trapped in sweltering cars are dying

Temperatures are rising and so are reports of infants and toddlers dying from being trapped inside sizzling automobiles.



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 2:54 pm

Kellogg recalls four cereals after some report nausea

Kellogg Co. is voluntarily recalling about 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks cereals because an unusual ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 2:44 pm

Changes to MBA admissions test replace essay with analysis

The Graduate Management Admission Test the dominant test for M.B.A. admissions, but one that is facing competition will soon have a new section, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 2:41 pm

Liliane Bettencourt

French businesswoman Liliane Bettencourt is pictured in 2007. Labour Minister Eric Woerth, a high-flyer in President Nicolas Sarkozy's right-wing government, has denied his wife turned a blind eye to tax...
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French Budget Minister Eric Woerth (R) arrives with his wife Florence

French Budget Minister Eric Woerth (R) arrives with his wife Florence at the Elysee palace in Paris in March 2010. Woerth, a high-flyer in President Nicolas Sarkozy's right-wing government, has denied...
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Soldiers Decry Military's Use of Force Rules

New Afghanistan Commander Petraeus Faces Questions about Whether to Continue McChrystal's Policies on Protecting Civilians

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:39 pm

Judge Partly OKs Sound Cannons for G20 Protests

Toronto Police Chief Defends Law Granting Police Special Powers at Summit Site; Demonstrations at Economic Conference Low-Key

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:30 pm

Alleged Jamaican Drug Lord Pleads Not Guilty

The case of Christopher "Dudus" Coke sparked violence in Kingston that left more than 70 dead.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:29 pm

Mississippi Man Charged With Repairing BP's Image

Bob Dudley, a BP executive from Mississippi, has been picked to replace CEO Tony Hayward as the face of the company's efforts to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Dudley, who has spent much of his career abroad, has a relaxed style -- and nowhere to go but up.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:28 pm

New iPhone Owners Complain About Dropped Calls

The new iPhone 4 seems to be dropping calls if people touch the phone in a certain area -- the steel-rimmed antenna that Apple chief Steve Jobs bragged about earlier this month.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:00 pm

Lawmakers Compromise On Wall Street Bill

House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations. The bill is designed to address many of the causes of the financial meltdown that occurred in 2008. It seeks to limit speculative trading by banks and other financial institutions, and close regulatory gaps by creating new agencies and tightening the rules that govern the financial markets. The bill is not expected to gain many Republican votes. John Ydstie

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 1:00 pm

UK's Cameron wants Afghan pullout within five years

TORONTO (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday he would like to see UK troops pull out of Afghanistan within five years.



Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:44 pm

Jamaican Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in NY

Gang Leader Christopher "Dudus" Coke Denies Running Massive Drug Ring from his Caribbean Stronghold

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:41 pm

Harvard Case Spotlights Deportation Debate

Many hope a high-profile saga of Harvard student Eric Balderas will help advance federal legislation to give young people brought to the U.S. illegally a path to legal residency. He is one of thousands of young people living under the threat of deportation even as they chase the American dream.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:32 pm

All work and no play...

The Japanese take the fewest holidays in the developed world - an average nine days off a year - while the French enjoy the most, averaging 34.5 days. Americans have the second fewest days off, averaging 17, of which most people...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:10 pm

US bar owner charged over food critic's beating

ALBANY, New York - A bar owner is charged with having a newspaper food critic beaten up.Timothy Rankins was arraigned Friday in county court on a misdemeanor assault charge. Rankins, 41, is accused of having associates beat up...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:06 pm

Phillip Duncan: Another blow for Gulf of Mexico

Just when the Gulf of Mexico oil spill couldn't get any worse mother nature has decided to stir things up - perhaps quite literally. The first tropical depression of the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane season officially developed today south...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 25 Jun 2010 | 12:00 pm

2010 Atlantic hurricane season

See where current storms are headed, learn about hurricane science, and see which storms were the strongest and costliest.



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:51 am

Summit in Toronto

Reprentative sof The World's Leading Industrialized Nations Meet for a Summit in Toronto

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:36 am

Afghanistan: 3 Americans Dead as Violence Surges

Separately, at Least 11 Men Thought to Be Supporting U.S. Found Dead - Some of them Beheaded

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 11:30 am

Bacteria May Grow In Reusable Grocery Bags, But Don't Fret

A plastics industry group funded research that found germs in reusable grocery bags. But a health official in San Francisco, where disposable bags have been banned for years, says there's no need to worry.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:58 am

German Court OKs Assisted Suicide

Ruling Applies when Patients Have Made Prior Declarations about Life-Sustaining Treatment

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:30 am

After Epic Match, John Isner Falls Flat At Wimbledon

After playing a three-day match, he falls to an unranked player.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 10:10 am

No Mouse Is Safe: Cat Gets World's First Bionic Paws

Oscar the cat may have lost one of his nine lives after a nasty encounter with a combine harvester, but he has two new prosthetic paws to show for it.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:58 am

Whooping cough epidemic hits California

Unimmunized or incompletely immunized babies are particularly vulnerable to the potentially fatal disease. There is no shortage of vaccines, ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:50 am

House, Senate Lawmakers Reach Deal On Bank Bill

The sweeping overhaul of Wall Street rules forged in the aftermath of a financial crisis cleared congressional negotiations early Friday and headed to the House and Senate for final votes. Lawmakers hope to have a bill on President Obama's desk by July 4.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Jun 2010 | 9:20 am

U.K. doctors: Fetus can't feel pain before 24 weeks

British health experts say the human fetus cannot feel pain before the age of 24 weeks, so there is no reason to change the country's abortion ...



Source: USATODAY.com News | 25 Jun 2010 | 6:15 am