NY, Mass., Va. bail hearings await 9 in spy case (AP)

AP - Bail hearings for nine people charged in a Russian spy case were scheduled Thursday as a U.S. prosecutor said the evidence against them was growing stronger by the day.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:11 am

Soccer: Okada reiterates intention to step down+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: STORY TO BE LED) Japan coach Takeshi Okada on Thursday reiterated his intention to step down and wished his players all the best in their careers. "I've coached a lot...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:09 am

Kyodo economic news summary+

(Kyodo) _ ---------- Strike at Japanese factory in China continues for 3rd day BEIJING - A strike over wages and benefits continued for a third day Thursday at the Japanese electronics
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AZ to release immigration training plan for cops - Washington Post

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AZ to release immigration training plan for cops Washington Post AP PHOENIX -- Arizona officials plan to release a training program designed to teach police officers to implement the state's new crackdown on illegal immigration without racially profiling. Gov. Jan Brewer ordered the Arizona ... AZ to release immigration training plan for copsKSWT-TV News 4 obtains official SB 1070 officer training dvdKVOA Tucson News Hayward council slams Arizona immigration lawContra Costa Times ABC News -AZ Central.com -Arizona Daily Star all 157 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

Maggots falling from a luggage compartment delay US flight

Maggots falling from an overhead luggage compartment prevent a US Airways flight from taking off at Atlanta airport.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:06 am

The $37 Laptop. For Real!

Whatâ's the catch (apart from the extraordinarily underpowered internals)? There appears to be none. These are factory seconds or items which have failed quality control tests. They may or may not come with original packaging, and they ship from Hong Kong. Sound risky? C'mon. They're $37.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:06 am

Kyodo news summary -4-+

(Kyodo) _ ---------- Another U.S. document shows Japan knew of secret nuclear pact TOKYO - The Japanese government secretly agreed to exempt U.S. ships and aircraft carrying nuclear...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:06 am

AZ to release immigration training plan for cops

Arizona officials plan to release a training program designed to teach police officers to implement the state's new crackdown on illegal immigration without racially profiling.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:04 am

Sudan releases opposition leader

Sudanese authorities release Islamist opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi after six weeks in detention, his secretary says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:02 am

US chief in Afghan civilian vow

US Afghanistan commander Gen Petraeus vows to protect Afghan civilians in the Taliban conflict, as he briefs Nato in Brussels.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:02 am

Petraeus briefs NATO on Afghan mission

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:02 am

When the customer decides to buy the company

Starbucks purchased a business for a lot less than the amount of the order it planned to make

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

BP should say goodbye to its U.S. operations

The goodwill needed to operate in America is gone. Selling the division will at least open an avenue for the company’s long-term survival

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

New York Fries heats up in Hong Kong

Second location opened last fall with another set to open this summer, and sales to date exceed Canadian average

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

The PKK have been waging a 26-year campaign for self-rule in southeast Turkey

A Turkish soldier patrols a road in Sirnak province. Twelve Kurdish rebels and five members of the Turkish security forces were killed in violent clashes in the southeast of the country following two separate...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am

Malaysia's Petronas sees profit fall as demand, energy prices dip+

(Kyodo) _ Malaysia's state-owned oil company Petronas announced Thursday a 23.2 percent drop in net profit for the financial year that ended March 31 due to weak demand and low energy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:58 am

Turkey and Israel in secret talks

Israel holds its first high-level meeting with Turkey since Turkish activists were killed on an aid ship bound for Gaza.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:57 am

U.N. nuclear agency's top inspector resigns

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday its top inspector Olli Heinonen, head of investigations into Iran and Syria, will leave his position for personal reasons after nearly 30 years at the Vienna-based organization.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:57 am

U.N. nuclear agency's top inspector resigns (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday its top inspector Olli Heinonen, head of investigations into Iran and Syria, will leave his position for personal reasons after nearly 30 years at the Vienna-based organization.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:57 am

BP spill nears a somber record as Gulf's biggest

BP's massive oil spill is set to become the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, based on the highest of the federal government's estimates.



Oil spill - BP - Gulf of Mexico - Environment - Mexico
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:54 am

Little dog, big hero

A Northern California woman says her Chihuahua died protecting her children from two pit bulls that got into her apartment.

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

Tuning out

How dangerous is it to walk, talk and listen all at once?
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:52 am

Pope slams cardinal who exposed abuse cover-up

The silencing of Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, archbishop of Vienna and long considered a papal contender, drew heated criticism from clerical abuse victims. They said the Vatican should be honoring Schoenborn, not publicly humiliating him, for his calls for greater transparency and demands for a crackdown on priests who rape and sodomize children

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:52 am

Nigeria: Sect leader threatens retaliation

A leader of a radical Muslim sect that left 700 people dead in Nigeria last year has issued a videotaped threat.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:51 am

Nigerian leader of radical Muslim sect issues videotaped threat of retaliation

A leader of a radical Muslim sect that left 700 people dead in Nigeria last year has issued a videotaped threat.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:51 am

Nepal former rebels ask other parties to form new coalition government after PM's resignation

Nepal's communist former rebels reached out to other political parties Thursday to form a new coalition government, a day after the prime minister resigned following months of sometimes-violent ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Hunt On for Missing Spy Moneyman in Cyprus

Police Suggest Christopher Robert Metsos May Have Fled Via Turkish North after Posting His Own Cash Bail
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Millions mourn death of Senegal religious leader

The spiritual chief of Senegal, who assumed leadership of the West African nation's Muslim brotherhood three years ago, has died.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:49 am

Millions mourn death of religious leader in West African nation of Senegal

The spiritual chief of Senegal, who assumed leadership of the West African nation's Muslim brotherhood three years ago, has died.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:49 am

China launches global English TV

State news agency Xinhua launches a 24-hour global English news channel to give "a better view of China".
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Public bus driver tells passenger he is against guide dog boarding+

(Kyodo) _ A bus driver in the city of Okayama has repeatedly told a visually handicapped passenger with a guide dog he does not want the dog inside the bus despite a guide dog...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

When court adjourns, NY judge plays in rock band (AP)

AP - Acting Supreme Court Justice Matthew D'Emic has an important decision to make, with potentially far-reaching implications: Does the classic rock band he used to play in need a new name?

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Golf: Jay Choi takes clubhouse lead at inaugural Toshin event+

(Kyodo) _ Jay Choi of the United States shot a 5-under 67 to take the clubhouse lead Thursday as the first round was suspended due to inclement weather at the inaugural Toshin Golf...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:46 am

Suspicious login protection extended to all Google accounts

If you use any kind of Google account, Google will now alert you if it believes there have been suspicious logins from unusual locations. It's like credit card fraud protection, but for the Internet!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:46 am

Why Do Couples Start to Look Like Each Other

Couples start to look alike due to a lifetime of shared experiences.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned (AP)

AP - About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million is being written off as trash.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

When court adjourns, NY judge plays in rock band

A New York judicial ethics committee has given state judges the freedom to play in bands for money or sell their artworks — as long as it doesn't interfere with their day jobs.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

IsoHunt Partners with US Attorney General to Ban Child Porn

BitTorrent search engine isoHunt is the first foreign website to partner with New York Attorney General Cuomo in an effort to keep the Internet clean from child pornography. By using the Attorney General’s hash value database to filter its search results, isoHunt will prevent thousands of images from spreading on BitTorrent.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

Dollar, euro edge up vs. yen after falling in Tokyo+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar and the euro edged up against the yen Thursday in Tokyo as they recovered ground on buybacks following falls earlier in the day due to concerns about the world...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

The World Cup Ball: What's Wrong With It? (Video)

Players and coaches at the 2010 World Cup are complaining that the Jabulani, the tournament's official ball, behaves unpredictably. Jorge Ribas talks to a NASA aerospace engineer and a pro soccer player to find out the science behind the ball.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

Turkey Kurdish clashes 'kill 17'

Fighting in south-eastern Turkey leaves 12 Kurdish rebels and five members of the Turkish security forces dead, reports say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

Storm Alex hits north-east Mexico

Hurricane Alex, the first storm of the Atlantic season, makes landfall in north-eastern Mexico, bringing heavy rains and winds.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

BP sued for 'controlled burns' of live sea turtles

Animal welfare groups are suing BP for burning endangered sea turtles and are asking a US court to stop the oil giant's 'controlled burns' on the Gulf of Mexico spill. The lawsuit filed on Wednesday says BP is violating the Endangered Species Act and other laws with their "controlled burns" in the Gulf of Mexico.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

Israel's Trade Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer has long advocated good ties with Turkey

Israel's Trade Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer, seen here in May 2010, has long advocated good ties with Turkey. Eliezer secretly met Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Brussels for talks aimed...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Turkey wants Israel to lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip

A Turkish demonstrator burns an Israeli flag during a protest in Istanbul. Turkish and Israeli ministers have met secretly in Brussels to seek ways of mending fences amid a deep crisis over a deadly raid...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Turkey, Israeli hold secret talks to repair ties (AFP)

AFP - Turkish and Israeli ministers met secretly in Brussels to seek ways of mending fences amid a deep crisis over a deadly raid on Gaza-bound aid ships last month, officials said Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Hurricane Alex drenches Mexico's northern coast

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:41 am

Hurricane Alex drenches Mexico's northern coast (AP)

AP - Hurricane Alex ripped off roofs, flooded streets and forced thousands of people to flee coastal fishing villages as it pushed into northern Mexico.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:41 am

Broadband 'legal right' for Finns

Finland has become the first country to make broadband with a speed of 1Mbps a legal right for every citizen.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Netanyahu's invitation to Abbas "propaganda": Palestinian official - Xinhua

Washington Post

Netanyahu's invitation to Abbas "propaganda": Palestinian official Xinhua RAMALLAH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to President Mahmoud Abbas for a meeting is nothing more than "propaganda", a Palestinian official said Thursday. "Netanyahu's invitation is meant to cover his ... Abbas wants negotiations with Israelis, but not with NetanyahuHa'aretz 'Direct talks if PM clarifies stand'Jerusalem Post Gaza lawyer challenges West Bank study banThe Guardian New York Times -BusinessWeek -Washington Post all 492 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Vengeful new militant group emerges in Pakistan

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Vengeful new militant group emerges in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities now believe a dangerous new militant group, out to avenge a deadly army assault on a mosque in Islamabad three years ago, has carried out several major bombings in the capital previously blamed on the Taliban.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Vengeful new militant group emerges in Pakistan

Pakistani authorities now believe a dangerous new militant group, out to avenge a deadly army assault on a mosque in Islamabad three years ago, has carried out several major bombings in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Deadly new militant group emerges in Pakistan to avenge army assault on Red Mosque 3 years ago

Pakistani authorities now believe a dangerous new militant group, out to avenge a deadly army assault on a mosque in Islamabad three years ago, has carried out several major bombings in the capi...

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Another U.S. document shows Japan knew of secret nuclear pact+

(Kyodo) _ The Japanese government secretly agreed to exempt U.S. ships and aircraft carrying nuclear weapons from prior consultation required under the bilateral security treaty when they
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned

About a quarter of the swine flu vaccine produced for the U.S. public has expired — meaning that a whopping 40 million doses worth about $260 million is being written off as trash.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:35 am

Israel has faced mounting calls to lift the blockade following its botched raid on Gaza-bound aid ships

Graphic on the deadly Israeli raid on a sanction-busting aid flotilla heading to the Gaza strip on May 31. Turkish and Israeli ministers met secretly in Brussels to seek ways of mending fences amid a deep...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Benjamin Ben Eliezer met Wednesday in Brussels

Israeli Industry and Trade Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer attends the second day of the World Economic Forum Global Redesign Summit in the Qatari capital Doha, May 2010. Turkish and Israeli ministers met...
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Turkey expects Israel to apologise for the bloodshed and also wants the crippling blockade of Gaza to be lifted

A demonstrator burns an Israeli flag as he sits behind a Turkish flag during a protest against Israel in Istanbul, June 2010. Turkish and Israeli ministers met secretly in Brussels to seek ways of mending...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Closing arguments set in CA train shooting trial

Two and half minutes. That's the time Johannes Mehserle spent on an Oakland train platform before he shot and killed Oscar Grant who lay on his stomach.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am

Trial centering on France's richest woman opens

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

Trial centering on France's richest woman opens

A French court was deciding Thursday whether to postpone a highly awaited trial into whether France's richest woman was coerced into handing over euro1 billion ($1.2 billion) in gifts to a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt is France's richest woman

The lawyer for a photographer accused of defrauding L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, seen here at the Elysee Palace in 2005, has described the case as "nauseating" and demanded an adjournment at the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

Francois-Marie Banier received gifts worth a billion euros

French photographer Francois-Marie Banier, seen here in April 2010, is accused of defrauding L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. Banier's lawyer has described the case as "nauseating" and demanded an...
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Merkel Ducks Disaster as Wulff Wins German Presidency - BusinessWeek

The Hindu

Merkel Ducks Disaster as Wulff Wins German Presidency BusinessWeek (Updates with Merkel comments in fifth, 14th paragraphs, DAX in 10th, economic analyst comments from 11th.) By Rainer Buergin and Brian Parkin July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel averted an unprecedented political setback as her candidate ... CORRECTED - FACTBOX-Five facts on new German president WulffReuters Merkel's Candidate Wulff Wins German Presidential VoteWall Street Journal In Germany, Calling for a Popular Vote Despite a Troubled PastNew York Times The Associated Press -Daily Mail -BBC News all 904 news articles »

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Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines

Problem that can cause engine to stall while vehicle is moving

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:27 am

American tourist shot and wounded in South Africa

A 35-year-old American was shot and robbed while walking to his hotel but his life is not in danger, a police spokeswoman said Thursday.



South Africa - Johannesburg - Africa - Arts and Entertainment - Robbery
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:25 am

American tourist shot and wounded in South Africa

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:24 am

China general says open to U.S. defense boss visit

BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese general said on Thursday that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was welcome to visit China at an "appropriate" time, possibly signaling a desire to soften military tensions between the two powers.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:24 am

China general says open to U.S. defense boss visit (Reuters)

Reuters - A Chinese general said on Thursday that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was welcome to visit China at an "appropriate" time, possibly signaling a desire to soften military tensions between the two powers.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:24 am

German World cup patriotism still touchy issue

Youssef Bassal's heart swelled with pride when he draped an enormous German flag on the building where he runs a cell phone store in support of the World Cup team.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:23 am

German World Cup patriotism still causes unease _ but country rallying around multiethnic team

Youssef Bassal's heart swelled with pride when he draped an enormous German flag on the building where he runs a cell phone store in support of the World Cup team.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:23 am

In speech, Obama to argue for immigration overhaul

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama hopes to rally new momentum behind the push for an immigration overhaul by...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:18 am

Thai government wines and dines 'best friends'

Spa pampering, dinner with the prime minister, speedy lines at the airport. These are just a few of the ways that Thailand is expressing thanks to a group of export customers it has designated "Thailand's Best Friends."
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:17 am

Australia’s 'Dr. Death' sentenced to 7 years in prison

Indian-born U.S. citizen convicted of manslaughter for killing three patients in botched operations

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:17 am

3 northern Va. spy suspects returning to court

Three Russian spy suspects are scheduled to return to court in Virginia.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:14 am

Acquaintances say spy suspect seemed 'phony'

Acquaintances of a Cambridge man accused of being part of a Russian spy ring say they now recognize potential red...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:14 am

Bail hearings await 9 in spy case

NEW YORK - Bail hearings for nine people charged in a Russian spy case were scheduled Thursday as a U.S. prosecutor...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

FinReg Passes House But Senate Looms Ahead - Reuters

Boston Globe

FinReg Passes House But Senate Looms Ahead Reuters All but three Republicans opposed the financial regulation bill that passed the House by a 237 to 192 vote, reports the New York Times. The reform was unpopular with Republicans because they believed it gave too much control to government regulators. ... 1.3 million unemployed won't get benefits restoredThe Associated Press Extension of jobless aid up for voteBoston Globe House approves financial reformsDetroit Free Press Washington Post -Los Angeles Times -AllYourTV.com all 2,833 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:09 am

Slain Mexican hopeful's brother to run

The brother of a Mexican politician killed by suspected drug hitmen as he campaigned for election is to run in his place in Sunday's poll.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:08 am

Execs, regulators testify on derivatives' role (AP)

AP - A former executive of bailed-out insurance company American International Group Inc. says if he had been allowed to keep his job, he could have saved taxpayers a bundle.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am

In speech, Obama to argue for immigration overhaul (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama hopes to rally new momentum behind the push for an immigration overhaul by explaining why he thinks a comprehensive approach is the only way to fix what he and others say is a system badly in need of repair.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am

BP spill nears a somber record as Gulf's biggest (AP)

AP - BP's massive oil spill will become the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday based on the highest of the federal government's estimates, an ominous record that underscores the oil giant's dire need to halt the gusher.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:06 am

Kagan confirmation hearing enters final phase - CNN

Reuters

Kagan confirmation hearing enters final phase CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- Critics and supporters of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will get their say Thursday as her confirmation hearing moved to its final phases. Kagan faced a barrage of questions Wednesday but ended the day ... Kagan tries to steer neutral course on way to Supreme Court nominationDallas Morning News SPIN METER: What happened to the Kagan standard?The Associated Press At hearings, Elena Kagan charmed her critics -- and seemed to enjoy herselfWashington Post Boston Globe -New York Daily News -Newsweek all 10,429 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:05 am

Sudan opposition leader cites his detention as evidence of continued oppression

A Sudanese opposition leader said Thursday his 45-day detention and the shuttering of his party newspaper are proof that the country's historic elections haven't changed the regime's "oppressive...

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:03 am

Cops make ID despite mutilated fingerprints

BOSTON - Massachusetts state police say they've arrested a drug-dealing suspect and identified him despite...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:03 am

Megabucks winning numbers picked

BRAINTREE - The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Megabucks"...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:01 am

Heteros get their day of Pride

Straight people join the parade of gay rights supporters

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

The maple leaf forever

It all began at the corner of Laing Street and Memory Lane

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

July 1: Letters to the editor

Today’s topics: Canada at war; Canada at work; Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park; the long-form census ... and more

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

What a difference 50 years make

Over the past half century we have become more and more ourselves – for the better

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 1 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

China welcomes Gates visit at 'appropriate' time

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

Secret list shows fate of Argentine disappeared

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

Documents hidden for 33 years by Argentine torture survivor reveal fate of 293 prisoners

Nelida Sosa de Forti almost escaped Argentina's dictatorship. The airplane's engines were already running when an air force commander came on board and ordered her and her five sons off the plan...

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

Spy Crazy Russians Slough Off U.S. Allegations

For years, Russians were fascinated by their spies, even proud of them. Ten suspects have been arrested in the U.S. accused of spying for Russia. The accusations weren't exactly a bombshell in Moscow -- after all Russians say the Cold War is the past, and espionage seems like an old art.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:42 am

“Damaging To Culture”, Online Library Smashed By Police

There is outrage amongst sections of the online community as it is revealed that at the behest of copyright holders, a free online library has been raided by police.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:40 am

UK's new government: Thanks Washington, but it's time we made some new friends

British Foreign Secretary William Hague promised Thursday to woo neglected allies and win new trading partners in an overhaul of the country's "patchy" foreign policy.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:31 am

Hurricane Alex slams Mexico, kills three

Three people, including a 5-year-old child, were killed as Hurricane Alex ripped off roofs, flooded streets and forced thousands of people to flee coastal fishing villages in Mexico.



Mexico - North Atlantic tropical cyclone - Texas - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am

Cyprus police seek vanished Russian spy suspect

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:22 am

Cyprus police step up search for vanished suspect in Russian spy ring

A Cyprus police spokesman says authorities have stepped up their search for an alleged member of a Russian spy ring who vanished after skipping bail.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:22 am

Cyprus police step up search for vanished suspect in Russian spy ring

A Cyprus police spokesman says authorities have stepped up their search for an alleged member of a Russian spy ring who vanished after skipping bail.

Source: FOXNews.com | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:22 am

Boehner vs. Obama and the White House: Who's 'Out of Touch'? | On the Record - FOXNews

Reuters

Boehner vs. Obama and the White House: Who's 'Out of Touch'? | On the Record FOXNews This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," June 30, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: President Obama and House Minority Leader John Boehner are firing missiles at each other! ... Harsh Words for GOP From ObamaNew York Times In Wisconsin, Obama criticizes GOP for blocking his economic agendaLos Angeles Times President Obama bombs House GOP leader John Boehner for nuke and ant reform ...New York Daily News Dallas Morning News -Washington Post -Reuters all 474 news articles »

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Now a free agent, King James awaits his suitors - The Associated Press

msnbc.com

Now a free agent, King James awaits his suitors The Associated Press NEW YORK — Finally free to leave Cleveland, LeBron James is ready to hear reasons why he should. The NBA's long-awaited free agency period opened early Thursday, with teams such as New York and Miami focusing their attention on California. ... It's open season for LeBronSan Francisco Chronicle NBA free-agency primerPhiladelphia Daily News Detroit not sexy enough for top NBA free agentsDetroit Free Press USA Today -New York Times -Philadelphia Inquirer all 3,376 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

Demise of a Hot Dog Duel: Kobayashi Retires

One thing's for certain: Takeru Kobayashi retired hungry. The six-time hot dog eating champ has finally thrown in his ketchup and mustard-stained towel.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

WSJ.com - Referees: A Rogues' Gallery

FIFA is again upset about the officiating in World Cup competitions and is pledging to hold talks about the use of video replay and other technology. It's an exercise that FIFA has been through before.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

Australia's 'Dr. Death' sentenced to 7 years

A surgeon dubbed "Dr. Death" in Australia for a string of botched operations was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison for killing three patients and permanently harming another.

Australia - Crime and Justice - Prison - Surgery - Queensland
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:11 am

Alex Drenches Mexico's Northern Coast

Hurricane Alex ripped off roofs, flooded streets and forced thousands of people to flee coastal fishing villages as it pushed into northern Mexico. The Atlantic season's first hurricane largely spared nearby Texas, which had prepared for a possible direct hit.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Jul 2010 | 2:01 am

Indonesia's last glacier will melt within years

Source: AP Top International News At 6:15 a... | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:49 am

Hurricane Alex disrupts oil disaster cleanup - CNN

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Hurricane Alex disrupts oil disaster cleanup CNN By the CNN Wire Staff New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- Even though Hurricane Alex was more than 600 miles away from the massive BP oil spill Thursday morning, forecasters and officials said the storm could affect cleanup efforts for days. ... Texas soaked by Alex but dodges storm's worstHouston Chronicle Hurricane Alex churns across northeast MexicoAFP Hurricane Alex drenches Mexico's northern coastThe Associated Press Boston Globe -Reuters -USA Today all 13,964 news articles »

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Toyota: 270,000 Vehicles Have Faulty Engines

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 cars sold worldwide - including luxury Lexus sedans - have potentially faulty engines, the latest quality lapse to hit the automaker following massive global recalls of top-selling models.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:26 am

Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday about 270,000 cars sold worldwide — including luxury Lexus sedans — have potentially faulty engines, the latest quality lapse to hit the automaker following massive global recalls of top-selling models.



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Indonesia's last glacier will melt within years

Lonnie Thompson spent years preparing for his expedition to the remote, mist-shrouded mountains of eastern Indonesia, hoping to chronicle the affect of global warming on the last remaining glacier in the Pacific. He's worried he got there too late.



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The meeting "took place yesterday in Brussels upon a request by Israel," the official said

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, pictured June 30, and an Israeli cabinet minister met secretly in Brussels to discuss ways of overcoming the deep crisis in bilateral ties, a Turkish official...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:06 am

'Dr Death' sentenced to seven years' jail

Rogue surgeon Jayant Patel has been sentenced to seven years' jail.The man once dubbed Dr Death was convicted on Tuesday of the manslaughter of Mervyn Morris, Gerardus Kemps and James Phillips.The Brisbane Supreme Court jury...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:06 am

'High-risk' pool medical insurance program set to begin

Americans who have been denied coverage because of a preexisting medical condition may begin applying Thursday under the new program. A tanning salon tax also takes effect.

The Obama administration and some state governments will begin accepting applications Thursday for new insurance programs designed to cover people who have been denied insurance because they have preexisting medical conditions.

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

L.A. council turns back last-minute plan to delay layoffs

Union leaders are angry over the decision, which means that 232 workers, mostly in the library department and the city's child care centers, will lose their jobs with the start of the new fiscal year.

One day before an estimated 232 employees at Los Angeles City Hall were slated to be laid off, the City Council on Wednesday turned back a last-minute proposal to delay the cuts for three months.

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

California budget deadline passes without a budget

No deal between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators was imminent. State employees and others who depend on government money brace for the fallout.

California begins a new budget year Thursday without a spending plan in place and with no agreement imminent between state legislators and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on how to close a $19.1-billion deficit.

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

A dream home in Palos Verdes Estates deferred

Preservationists fight a homeowner's plan to raze the spaceship-like Moore house and build another. The house was designed in 1958 by Lloyd Wright, the son of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

It had been the dream of a local surgeon: a gray, spaceship-like structure with floor-to-ceiling windows and a facade that jutted out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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

Financial reform bill passes House, 237-192

Vote is split along partisan lines, with just three Republicans voting in favor and 19 Democrats against. The Senate is expected to take up the bill in mid-July.

The House on Wednesday approved the most sweeping rewrite of financial rules since the Great Depression, and last-minute changes this week appeared to solidify support in the Senate and pave the way for the legislation to reach the White House later this month.

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

North Koreans imprisoned for assassination plot

Two North Korean army majors were sentenced to prison in South Korea for plotting to assassinate a high-profile defector who once mentored North Korea's leader.The Seoul Central District Court handed down 10-year sentences to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Kagan slips on fruits and vegetables in Senate panel questioning

The Supreme Court nominee's otherwise smooth testimony bodes well for her confirmation, but conservatives have a field day with one embarrassing answer.

After completing two days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee that was alert, thoughtful, and punctuated with flashes of wit, Elena Kagan now seems almost certain to become the nation's 112th justice on the Supreme Court. But one minor slip — on a question about, of all things, fruits and vegetables — has given Republicans at least one chance to benefit politically from the hearings.

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

The meeting took place "upon a request by Israel"

Turkey's foreign minister and an Israeli cabinet minister met secretly in Brussels to discuss ways of overcoming the deep crisis in bilateral ties, a Turkish official said Thursday.
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Hurricane Alex Hits Mexico, Grazes South Texas

Now a Category 1 Storm, Alex Floods Mexican Villages, Spawns Tornadoes and Evacuation Orders in Texas
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 1 Jul 2010 | 12:39 am

Taliban rule out Nato negotiation - BBC News

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Taliban rule out Nato negotiation BBC News The Taliban in Afghanistan have told the BBC that there is no question of their entering into any kind of negotiations with Nato forces. It comes after US commanders and the British army chief of staff, Gen David Richards, ... Taliban rules out Nato talksTelegraph.co.uk Insurgents killed, Taliban district chief captured in firefightCNN International NATO kills 'large number' of Taliban in AfghanistanAFP The Associated Press -New York Times -Wall Street Journal all 1,129 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 1 Jul 2010 | 12:03 am

Hurricane Alex pounds Mexico but spares U.S. oil rigs

MATAMOROS, Mexico (Reuters) - Hurricane Alex drenched the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday as the powerful storm slammed into Mexico's Gulf coast, spawning tornadoes and flooding towns, but it spared U.S. oil wells.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 1 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am

Hurricane Alex weakens

The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Alex has weakened from a Category 2 to a Category 1 storm as it moves inland over northeastern Mexico.The hurricane centre reported early Thursday that the storm had sustained winds...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 1 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Brilliant gem for King Felix

Felix Hernandez followed Cliff Lee with a masterpiece of his own, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 11 as...
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Sox recap: Dice-K, Sox fail to escape