Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekers

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:19 am

Mass march for captive soldier divides Israel (AP)

AP - Thousands of marchers brought Israel's cultural and financial capital to a standstill, urging the government to do whatever it takes to win freedom for a soldier captured four years ago by Gaza militants. Near Israel's border with Gaza, thousands more gathered for a concert led by a world-famous conductor to press Hamas to let the Red Cross visit the soldier for the first time.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:14 am

Queen Elizabeth II to visit NYC for 5 hours

NEW YORK - The schedule for Queen Elizabeth II's visit to New York City includes a tribute to the victims...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:07 am

Maine triple slaying suspect due in NH court

DOVER, N.H. - A Maine man facing charges he stabbed three people to death in his home state is due in a New Hampshire...
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New UMass Law School off to a strong start

DARTMOUTH - The University of Massachusetts Law School is attracting more students with more impressive academic...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:01 am

Chinese bank establishes foothold in Canada

After purchase of Bank of East Asia’s six branches, market giant planning big-time expansion

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Public Mobile plagued by wireless dead zones

Cellphone firm admits several key areas in Montreal without service

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

Bike maker refuses pedal down-market

Selling the quintessential products of summer sounds like a dream job. In fact, it’s hard work. For three entrepreneurs, the keys to success are focusing on niche markets and developing subtle points of differentiation.

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 4:00 am

Iranian planes are getting fuel: foreign ministry - Reuters

Khaleej Times

Iranian planes are getting fuel: foreign ministry Reuters Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast looks on during a weekly news conference in Tehran in this November 24, 2009 file photo. By Robin Pomeroy TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian planes continue to refuel at airports around the world, an official said ... China objects to US sanctions against IranThe Associated Press Iranian Guards' Company Managers Targeted by UAE's SanctionsBusinessWeek Iranian planes 'not denied fuel'BBC News Press TV -AFP -Reuters Africa all 693 news articles »

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Egyptian bus driver kills 6 passengers

16 other construction workers wounded in shooting on company bus

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am

DPJ candidates show mixed stance on Futenma issue: survey+

(Kyodo) _ Candidates in the upcoming upper house election from the ruling Democratic Party of Japan show a mixed stance on the issue of relocating the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:58 am

Obama, Netanyahu to focus on peace talks

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed into a White House meeting...
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Independents gain favor in governors' races

This year there are three credible independent contenders for governor a record.

Source: USATODAY.com News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

French parliament to start debating bill to ban burqa-style veils in public

France's hotly debated bill to ban burqa-style Islamic veils in public is going before parliament, with President Nicolas Sarkozy's government casting the measure as a way to promote equality be...

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

Iranian planes are getting fuel: foreign ministry

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian planes continue to refuel at airports around the world, an official said on Tuesday, a day after an Iranian news report that the country's aircraft had been denied fuel in Germany, Britain and a Gulf Arab state.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

Fireworks suspected in fire at Fairhaven home

FAIRHAVEN - A Stephen Street house was heavily damaged and a firefighter suffered a hand injury early Monday in...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:53 am

Texas tar balls found as oil hits all Gulf states (AP)

AP - More than two months after oil gushing from a blown-out well on the ocean floor first reached Louisiana, the relentless spread of crude has now washed up on every Gulf state after a bucket's worth of tar balls hit a Texas beach.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Palmyra Fireworks Gone Wrong

"During the celebration in Palmyra for the 250th Anniversary as well as July 4th, fireworks shot into the stands. 11-12 people were injured, and I was able to get it on my DROID."

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

The Geek's Vacation Checklist

Planning a vacation can be stressful enough without adding technology to the mix. Take the stress out of your summer travel plans with a geek-oriented vacation checklist.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:49 am

Israeli PM to hold key White House talks (AFP)

AFP - US President Barack Obama hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for a White House summit that could see a strong push for direct peace talks with the Palestinians.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

'The Economist' caught photoshopping Obama photo

The June 19 issue of The Economist showed President Obama alone on a Louisiana beach. But he was not alone.

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Russ Feingold faces unexpectedly tough race

WASHINGTON - Add Russ Feingold to the list of Senate Democrats who find themselves in unexpectedly tough races,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekers (AP)

AP - Australia's new leader proposed Tuesday to stop an influx of asylum seeker boats by making East Timor a hub for processing U.N. refugee claims for people fleeing war and persecution — an idea the tiny, impoverished nation said it was still considering.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:47 am

Iranian planes are getting fuel: foreign ministry (Reuters)

Reuters - Iranian planes continue to refuel at airports around the world, an official said on Tuesday, a day after an Iranian news report that the country's aircraft had been denied fuel in Germany, Britain and a Gulf Arab state.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:45 am

Prince: "The internet's completely over"

"The internet's like MTV. At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you." Now get off of my lawn!!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:45 am

No. of suicides drops 7.4% in 1st half of 2010+

(Kyodo) _ The number of suicides in Japan between January and June this year dropped 7.4 percent from a year earlier to 15,906, the National Police Agency said Tuesday in a preliminary...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

Eastham man clashes with town over land sale

EASTHAM - The way Rick Weeks sees it, he needs $100,000 to avoid foreclosure on his home. He believes the town...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:43 am

UK government to cut pay for laid off civil servants as it prepares to cut thousands of jobs

The British government says it will slash the payoffs for civil servants who lose their jobs.

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:42 am

Police pay close attention at mobster's funeral

Agostino Cuntrera was killed in what is believed to be a dramatic power shift in Canada's underworld hierarchy

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

Perfect beach days on Cape ebring tourist dollars

Summer sizzle showed up for the July Fourth weekend and is forecast to continue for the rest of the week and maybe...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:38 am

UK gunman 'declares war on police'

A letter allegedly penned by gunman Raoul Moat declares war on the police and says he "won't stop until I'm dead".
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:37 am

Scandal forces live sumo off air

Japan's next sumo tournament will not appear on live TV for the first time in over 50 years because of a gambling scandal.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:34 am

Queen to wrap up Canadian tour - CBC.ca

Telegraph.co.uk

Queen to wrap up Canadian tour CBC.ca Queen Elizabeth will wrap up her Canadian tour with a trip to the Ontario legislature Tuesday, followed by a farewell ceremony with full military honours. Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Stephen Harper chat after the Queen unveiled a hockey display ... Queen tests crystal-studded 3D glassesTelegraph.co.uk Queen gets taste of 'Jai Ho' in TorontoThe Hindu Power outage hits Toronto during Queen's visitAFP The Press Association -New York Times -Toronto Star all 1,016 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:34 am

Disgruntled employee opens fire on colleagues in Egypt killing 6

A security official says a disgruntled employee of a construction company in Egypt opened fire on his colleagues, killing six and wounding 16 others.

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:32 am

Dollar rebounds to upper 87 yen in Tokyo on China forex comment+

(Kyodo) _ The U.S. dollar returned to the upper 87 yen range in Tokyo late Tuesday as the currency rose in tandem with the euro on easing concern over the global economy following an...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:32 am

Catholic radio station launches in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's first Roman Catholic radio station hits the airwaves this week. The launch of...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Lebanon bids farewell to Fadlallah

The funeral of Lebanon's most senior Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, takes place in Beirut.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Bus driver shoots Cairo workers

An Egyptian bus driver shoots dead six construction workers travelling in his vehicle near the capital Cairo, security officials say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

Civil service payouts facing cap - BBC News

Daily Mail

Civil service payouts facing cap BBC News The government has set out plans to cap redundancy payouts to civil servants at a maximum of 15 months' pay. Cabinet Office minister Frances Maude also said civil servants taking voluntary redundancy would be limited to one year's salary. ... UK gov't to cut pay for laid off civil servantsThe Associated Press UK gov't to cut pay for laid-off civil servantsForbes Civil servant redundancies cap planThe Press Association Politics.co.uk -City Talk 105.9 -The Guardian all 416 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

South Korea, US to hold war games after any UN action

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea will hold military exercises with the United States after any possible U.N. action...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:29 am

BP shares rise as company says no plan to issue stock

LONDON (Reuters) - Stock in BP rose on Tuesday as the British oil major ruled out a share issue and talk persisted of sovereign wealth fund interest, while its Gulf of Mexico oil slick spread to the Texas coast.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am

BP shares rise as company says no plan to issue stock (Reuters)

Reuters - Stock in BP rose on Tuesday as the British oil major ruled out a share issue and talk persisted of sovereign wealth fund interest, while its Gulf of Mexico oil slick spread to the Texas coast.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:28 am

SKorea, US to hold war games after any UN action

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

Dalai Lama celebrates 75th birthday with supporters

Police in Nepal detain at least 22 Tibetan exiles on their way to the celebration

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:24 am

Thailand extends emergency rule (AFP)

AFP - Thailand extended emergency rule across about one quarter of the country by three months on Tuesday over lingering fears of unrest, despite calls from rights groups for the sweeping powers to be lifted.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:22 am

LEAD: NHK not to broadcast Nagoya sumo meet live due to gambling scandal+

TOKYO, July 6 (Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH NHK'S OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, ADDING BACKGROUND) Public broadcaster NHK will not televise the July 11 to 25 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:22 am

Thailand extends emergency rule

Thailand extends a state of emergency in 19 provinces, including the capital Bangkok, over fears of fresh violence.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Sierra Leone writer wins prize

Sierra Leonean writer Olufemi Terry wins this year's Caine Prize for African writing, regarded as Africa's leading literary award.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:19 am

Ice hockey: Fukufuji joins Ice Bucks+

(Kyodo) _ One-time NHL goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji has joined the Nikko Ice Bucks of the Asia League, ice hockey sources said Tuesday. The 27-year-old will play for a Japanese club for...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am

Ghana welcomes Black Star heroes

Ghana turns out in force as the Black Stars return from the World Cup, after getting further than any other African team.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:11 am

LEAD: Nepal briefly detains 100 Tibetans on Dalai Lama's birthday+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: UPDATING WITH SECURITY MEASURES, FOREIGN MINISTRY'S CIRCULAR) Nepalese police stopped four buses carrying Tibetan exiles in Kathmandu on Tuesday, briefly took them into
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Thai gov't lifts state of emergency in 5 provinces+

(Kyodo) _ The Thai government on Tuesday lifted the state of emergency in five provinces but extended it in another 19 provinces, including Bangkok, for three more months, Thai Prime...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:10 am

Tesco, Carrefour stop using Indonesian pulp giant's products+

(Kyodo) _ The French-based supermarket chain Carrefour and the British-based retailer Tesco will stop buying products from Indonesian agribusiness giant Sinar Mas Group over allegations...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:07 am

U.K. Gunman: "Won't Stop Till I'm Dead"

Suspected Murderer Raoul Moat Still on the Run, Allegedly Sends Letter Declaring "War" on English Police
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:05 am

Manson follower faces parole board for 19th time (AP)

AP - Leslie Van Houten, the one-time Charles Manson follower long seen as the most likely of his ex-acolytes to win freedom someday, faces her 19th parole hearing on Tuesday with a new lawyer and new case law which may give her the best chance yet for release.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:02 am

French parliament to debate veil

The French parliament is due to begin a debate on plans to ban women from wearing full Islamic veils in public.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Band penalized for copied riff in 'Down Under' hit

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

The Story of Running with Scissors

From designing educational software to becoming synonymous with hardcore video game violence, we explore the anarchic history of Running with Scissors with CEO and cofounder Vince Desi.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Dreams sent her into orbit

Canadian astronaut Julie Payette never failed to listen to her inner voice

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

The rehabilitation of Conrad Black

In hindsight, his crimes seem far less heinous than they did at the time

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

The Queen’s spiritual adventure

The meaning of the monarch’s visit to Toronto’s St. James Cathedral

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Lone-parent poverty: Canadian social policy can still do better

Ours is far from ‘the best of all possible worlds’

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 am

Netanyahu ready for Obama talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington for White House talks, a day after the Gaza blockade was eased.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:59 am

LEAD: Russian military conducts drill on disputed Etorofu island+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) The Russian military has conducted a drill on Etorofu, one of the four islands off Hokkaido disputed between Japan and Russia, according to a recent...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:58 am

China rejects criticism of US geologist's sentence

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:57 am

China rejects criticism of US geologist's sentence

China on Tuesday rejected U.S. criticism of its treatment of an American geologist who was sentenced to eight years in prison for spying and collecting state secrets. The U.S. Embassy...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:57 am

Australia Proposes Refugee Hub in East Timor - New York Times

Sydney Morning Herald

Australia Proposes Refugee Hub in East Timor New York Times SYDNEY, Australia — Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a plan on Tuesday for tackling the surge in the number of asylum seekers arriving from Indonesia, one of Australia's most divisive issues. In her first policy speech as prime ... Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekersThe Associated Press Australia ends freeze on Sri Lankan asylum seekersCNN Australia Toughens Asylum Seeker PolicyWall Street Journal BBC News -BusinessWeek -AFP all 1,285 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:53 am

Raoul Moat: armed police close in on gunman

Armed police hunting Raoul Moat have raided a house in Gateshead following an armed robbery by a gunman fitting the former bouncer's description.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:52 am

Thailand extends emergency rule as threat of unrest lingers - CNN International

ABC Online

Thailand extends emergency rule as threat of unrest lingers CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff A Red Shirt protester runs past burning tires in Bangkok on May 17, 2010, as violent unrest continued in the city. Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Concerns about further unrest prompted the Thai government to extend a state of ... Thailand extends emergency ruleAFP Thailand extends Bangkok emergencyAljazeera.net Thailand extends state of emergencyThe Associated Press Xinhua -BusinessWeek -BBC News all 387 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:51 am

When did they become philosophical?

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:50 am

Yep, that's gonna leave a mark (Pic)

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EU to end Sri Lankan trade deal

The European Union says it will withdraw Sri Lanka's trade concessions after it failed to improve its human rights record.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:49 am

Thai government extends state of emergency in 18 provinces and capital, lifts in 5

The Thai government on Tuesday extended for three months a state of emergency in the capital and 18 provinces in the wake of bloody, anti-government demonstrations that pushed the country close ...

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:45 am

China objects to US sanctions against Iran

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:31 am

China objects to US sanctions against Iran, saying UN sanctions don't need expanding

China said Tuesday that the United States and other countries should not expand on the latest U.N. sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program.

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:31 am

Netanyahu heads to Washington in bid to mend U.S. ties - Ha'aretz

MiamiHerald.com

Netanyahu heads to Washington in bid to mend U.S. ties Ha'aretz Prime Minister to present US President with outline of new policy ideas on the peace process, with goal of moving from proximity talks to direct negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fly to Washington on Monday evening to meet with ... Making upBBC News Obama and Netanyahu in Washington talksThe Guardian 'Direct peace talks' the goal, Netanyahu says of meeting with ObamaCNN Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Washington Post all 892 news articles »

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China rejects criticism of US geologist's 8-year prison sentence over oil industry database

China on Tuesday rejected U.S. criticism of its treatment of an American geologist who was sentenced to eight years in prison for spying and collecting state secrets.

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:29 am

African Development Bank bullish on continent

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am

Japan public TV drops sumo after scandal

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:24 am

Games as porn sends shock waves through the gaming industry

In April, the US Supreme Court had agreed to review a motion prohibiting the sale or rental of violent video games to minors.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

Poland: Komorowski's Election Win May Help Boost E.U. Ties - TIME

Reuters

Poland: Komorowski's Election Win May Help Boost E.U. Ties TIME It's official: Poland's centrist candidate Bronislaw Komorowski just won the country's presidential election, beating the twin brother of the late incumbent, three months after Lech Kaczynski died in a plane crash in Smolensk, Russia, along with 95 ... Kaczynski's 47% Support Means Polish Deficit Cuts May Be SlowedBusinessWeek In Poland, Loser Could Still Play the SpoilerNew York Times Komorowski win strengthens Polish governmentThe Associated Press CNN -Washington Post -Reuters all 2,062 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:13 am

Obama, Netanyahu seek to calm tensions

President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek to show they have turned the page on an unusually rocky period in relations.



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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:08 am

Dalai Lama celebrates birthday with supporters

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:07 am

Dalai Lama celebrates 75th birthday with hundreds of cheering supporters; 22 in Nepal detained

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 75th birthday Tuesday with hundreds of cheering followers in this northern Indian town where he has been living in exile since he fled Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959...

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:02 am

Mass. lt. governor hospitalized, in good spirits - The Associated Press

MiamiHerald.com

Mass. lt. governor hospitalized, in good spirits The Associated Press BOSTON — The lieutenant governor has been hospitalized after marching in several parades in 90-degree heat over the Independence Day weekend and becoming ill. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, who marched in five parades during a busy three-day holiday weekend, ... Hot, parade-filled weekend lands Murray in the hospitalBoston Globe Lt. Gov. Tim Murray 'in good spirits' in hospitalBoston Herald Lt. Gov. Murray hospitalizedWorcester Telegram My Fox Boston -CNN all 197 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 2:01 am

Analysis: BP clean-up leaves US vulnerable to another spill - Reuters

CBC.ca

Analysis: BP clean-up leaves US vulnerable to another spill Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Obama administration may succeed in pushing through its offshore drilling ban, despite fierce resistance from the oil industry, since a piece of machinery in short supply has left oil companies and the ... BP board game foreshadows Gulf disastermsnbc.com BP Can Meet Oil Spill Costs Without Issuing New Shares - PaperWall Street Journal Day 76: The Latest on the Oil SpillNew York Times Washington Post -Telegraph.co.uk -Financial Times all 3,564 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:59 am

Run Flash on iPad with Frash

Can we run a flash game on iPad or iPhone ? Yes we can with a new program called Frash.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:50 am

My Hard Drive Is Going World Cup Crazy! [Pic]

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India Dalai Lama

Tibetans watch cultural performances from a decorated balcony next to portraits of spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 75th birthday in Dharmsala, India, Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The Dalai Lama turned...
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Obama, Netanyahu to focus on peace talks (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed into a White House meeting Tuesday with the same goal: trying to move the Israelis and Palestinians to resume face-to-face peace talks.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:38 am

March of thousands for captive soldier Gilad Schalit divides Israel on sensitive issue

In Tel Aviv, thousands marched to press Israel's government to do whatever it takes to win freedom for a soldier captured four years ago by Gaza militants. Near Israel's border with Gaza, thousa...

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:36 am

Imam booted out of U.S.: 'God bless America'

The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. Monday on court orders after admitting he lied to the FBI.

United States - Federal Bureau of Investigation - New York City - New York City Subway - God
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:27 am

Soaring temps might press utilities in eastern US (AP)

AP - With a scorching holiday weekend in the rearview mirror, a real summer sizzle is about to wash over parts of the United States.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:25 am

SKorea to hold military drills with United States after possible UN action over ship sinking

South Korea will hold military exercises with the United States after any possible U.N. action against North Korea over its alleged sinking of a South Korean warship, the South's military said T...

Source: FOXNews.com | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:17 am

Israeli settlements cover 42 percent of West Bank

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:13 am

U.S. lawmakers press Afghanistan's Karzai on graft

KABUL (Reuters) - Senior U.S. lawmakers pressed Afghanistan's president to do more to stop graft, but said on Monday that threats to pull U.S. aid over the issue would only hobble a war strategy that stands a good chance of success.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:12 am

Obama and Israel's Netanyahu to hold fence-mending talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet on Tuesday seeking to show they have turned the page on an unusually rocky period in relations between Washington and its close ally.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am

Pakistan says forces kill 23 militants in northwest

MINGORA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani forces killed 23 militants early on Tuesday in fighting that erupted after insurgents fired on troops during a search operation in the country's northwest, police and intelligence officials said.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Q&A: Understanding Arizona's immigration law

Civil rights groups have filed suit against the law, contending that it would promote racial profiling. Unless a judge intervenes, SB 1070 takes effect this month.

Unless it is halted by a judge, Arizona's new immigration law is set to take effect July 29.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Turning anger on immigration law into votes

Activists in Arizona hope increasing voter turnout among Latinos will reshape the state's policies; it's a campaign that worked in California in the 1990s.

Rafael Robles has been eligible to vote ever since he became a U.S. citizen 23 years ago, but nothing has spurred him to register until two young activists visited his house here last week.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Big banks have new competition in state

Chase and U.S. Bank have gained a foothold in California and are aggressively courting customers, but longtime leaders Bank of America and Wells Fargo aren't standing still.

Rebates of 5% on debit-card purchases. Bonuses of $100 for new customers. The way things are going, banks in California may start giving away toasters again if you open a checking account.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Paw it Forward campaign raises money for local dog shelters

The campaign grew out of a social dog owners group organized by an Orange County couple. At the end of the year, members will donate the funds to two shelters.

To say that husband and wife Brandi and Stephen Terry are dog people would be an understatement.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Obama and Supreme Court may be on collision course

The president's agenda on healthcare and financial regulations sets the stage for a clash with the Supreme Court's conservative majority.

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term last week after landmark decisions protecting the right to have a gun and the right of corporations to spend freely on elections. But the year's most important moment may have come on the January evening when the justices gathered at the Capitol for President Obama's State of the Union address.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Standing strong against coyotes

A Thousand Oaks woman lost a dog to the ever-bolder predators. Now she's telling her neighbors how to keep their pets safe.

Three yipping Pomeranian dogs at her feet, Renee Merrill grabs a 7-iron and steps into her backyard, ready for battle.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Brentwood neighborhood transformed by L.A. billionaire's building project

Patrick Soon-Shiong, biotech entrepreneur and philanthropist, slowly bought up three acres in the former Westgate Acres neighborhood. Residents have mixed feelings about the ongoing construction.

Tucked between Sunset and San Vicente boulevards lies a leafy Brentwood neighborhood whose ranch homes, driveway basketball hoops and occasional picket fence are a far cry from the nearby luxe enclaves of Bel-Air and Beverly Park.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

End of the line for PT Cruiser

Chrysler's compact retro car was a sensation when it debuted in 2000, but sales have tapered off. The last one will be built this week.

Ten years ago, the new Chrysler PT Cruiser was one of the hottest cars out of Detroit.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

War zone drone crashes add up

The unmanned craft were rushed into use in 2001 and some design and system problems were never fully addressed. Losses don't involve lives but are expensive.

The U.S. military often portrays its drone aircraft as high-tech marvels that can be operated seamlessly from thousands of miles away. But Pentagon accident reports reveal that the pilotless aircraft suffer from frequent system failures, computer glitches and human error.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Mexican voters send mixed messages

The PRI is on track to lose its hold on three governorships but win three new ones. Meanwhile, PAN-led alliances pull off upsets in Oaxaca, Puebla and Sinaloa.

Political parties across the spectrum looked for ways to claim bragging rights Monday after gubernatorial elections in a dozen states yielded surprises but no clear overall victor.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 6 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am

Protesters force UN workers to stay in office in Sri Lanka, demand probe of wartime abuses end

Protesters at the U.N. building in the Sri Lankan capital forced U.N. workers to stay in their office Tuesday to demand the world body end its investigation of rights abuses alleged during the c...

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Covered-up flag mural near Calif. freeway restored

The American flag mural painted on concrete siding above Northern California freeway, then painted over by order of state officials, was returned to its former glory just in time for 4th of July.



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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:40 am

Iran said claims that its passenger planes were being denied refuelling by some airports are "false"

A journalist films an Iran Air plane in May 2010 at Paris-Orly airport. Iran said on Tuesday that claims made by some Iranian officials that its passenger planes were being denied refuelling by airports...
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The Financial Times Deutschland has reported that oil giant BP had not renewed a contract to supply Iranian airlines

An Iran Air plane at Paris-Orly airport, May 18, 2010. The Financial Times Deutschland has reported that oil giant BP had not renewed a contract to supply Iranian airlines with fuel after it had expired...
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Iraq's one million war widows see little help

For the more than 100,000 women who lost their husbands in the U.S.-led invasion and violent aftermath, the struggling postwar government is of little help.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:32 am

Israel Opens Gaza Border to Most Goods

Obama, Netanyahu Seek Direct Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks as Jewish State Greatly Eases Gaza Restrictions
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am

Israeli soldiers look through a bullet-proof window at a checkpoint in Hebron as a Palestinian boy protests

Israeli soldiers look through a bullet-proof window at a checkpoint in Hebron as a Palestinian boy holds up a placard that reads: US President Barack "Obama, Stop blind support to Israel," during a protest...
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US President Barack Obama hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a White House summit

US President Barack Obama walks towards the Oval Office at the White House. Obama hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday at a White House summit that could see a strong push for direct...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured on July 4, left for Washington for a White House visit with President Barack Obama. A red carpet welcome is expected, in stark contrast to Netanyahu's...
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African Union armed vehicles fire at Shebab insurgents in northern Mogadishu

African Union armed vehicles fire at Shebab insurgents in northern Mogadishu?s frontline area on July 1, 2010. Rebels from the Al Qaeda-inspired Shebab movement and the Hezb al-Islam group in May 2009...
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Iran said claims that its passenger planes were being denied refuelling by some airports were "false"

An Iran Air plane at Paris-Orly airport, May 18, 2010. Iran said on Tuesday that claims made by some Iranian officials that its passenger planes were being denied refuelling by airports in Britain, Germany...
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Raoul Moat: timeline of gun rampage

Raoul Moat is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, killing her boyfriend, and seriously injuring a police officer, before going on the run. Here is a timeline of events.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:13 am

Toronto hit by blackout during queen's visit

A power outage hit much of Toronto after a fire at a transformer station Monday, snarling traffic but appearing to have little impact on financial markets.

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Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 6 Jul 2010 | 12:06 am

Islamist fighters take-up position near a destroyed tank in Mogadishu

Islamist fighters take-up position July 2, 2010 near a destroyed tank during heavy clashes between African Union-backed Somali government forces against Al-Qaida-inspired Shebab insurgents in Mogadishu...
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Women carry weapons during a demonstration organized by the islamist Al-Shabaab, which is fighting the Somali government

Somali women carry weapons during a demonstration organized by the islamist Al-Shabaab group which is fighting the Somali government in the Suqa Holaha neighborhood of Mogadishu, on July 5, 2010.
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Art from Diana's family homes to go on the block

Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday.



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Plane crash near N.J. airport kills doctor, 2 others

A small airplane aborted a landing at an airport before crashing at a nearby commercial strip and bursting into flames, killing a doctor and two relatives, authorities said.



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McCain: Kandahar is key to victory in Afghan war

Source: AP Top International News At 6 a.m. EDT | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:41 pm

Defense Officials Anticipate Drop In Military Spending

When members of Congress return to Washington, they'll have to decide how much they can afford to spend on military operations. If the deficit is to be reduced, the Pentagon is certain to take a hit. Defense officials are bracing for bad news.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

Is Marjah Offensive Enough To Provide Stability?

Since NATO troops reclaimed Marjah from Taliban control earlier this year, the southern Afghanistan city has seen a resurgence of violence. Is this an expected stage as the area is fully restored to government control or is it a sign that even a big U.S. and Afghan troop presence isn't enough?

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

Awaiting Netanyahu, U.S. Jews Weigh Obama's Efforts

The Israeli prime minister will be at the White House Tuesday -- a sensitive moment for the Obama administration. Some American Jews have been troubled by President Obama's approach to Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Others say he's on the right track, but needs to produce more results.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

It's A Boy: War Reporter's Baby Shower In Baghdad

Unlike most baby showers, the guests at Hannah Allam's are more accustomed to donning helmets and flak jackets than Baby Bjorns and writing out advice for the new mother on small blue cards. Allam and the guests are women reporters in Iraq.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

From Job Skills To People Skills: Learning U.S. Ways

Fort Wayne, Ind., is a primary destination for refugees. To avoid a clash of cultures, local organizations are working to provide training in practical job skills as well as cultural competency -- and the immigrants aren't the only ones making a change.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm

Pettitte added to All-Star team, replaces Buchholz

Andy Pettitte is an AL All-Star — again.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:25 pm

Hot dog champ out of NY jail after fracas

NEW YORK - Japanese eating champion Takeru Kobayashi, arrested at a July Fourth hot dog-eating contest, was freed after a night in jail, looking a little weary and saying he was hungry.Kobayashi, wearing a black T-shirt bearing...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:18 pm

Youth gored to death by bull

MADRID - Spain's Interior Ministry says a youth was gored to death during a running of bulls at a festival in a small north-central town over the weekend.Ministry chief for Zamora province Pilar de la Higuera says 19-year-old...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:05 pm

Rays rally from 4-run deficit to beat Red Sox

Jason Bartlett's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning snapped a tie and Tampa Bay rallied from a four-run deficit against Daisuke Matsuzaka to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Monday night.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:59 pm

NYC Anglophiles Aflutter Ahead of Queen's Visit

Queen's First Visit to New York in 34 Years Sparks Monarchy Madness; Trip is Scheduled for Five Hours
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:39 pm

Charges undecided in Wash. hunting bow case

A prosecutor in Washington state says she's still deciding how to proceed with a December case in which authorities say a man shot a prowler in the buttocks with a hunting bow.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:31 pm

Votto hits 2 homers as Reds beat Mets 8-6

Joey Votto swatted a pair of home runs and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of a rare overturned call by the umpires to earn a wild 8-6 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:26 pm

Quentin homers twice, leads Floyd, White Sox

Carlos Quentin hit two late home runs and Gavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 Monday night.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:03 pm

East Timor to house asylum seekers

CANBERRA - The federal government has announced efforts are under way to set up a regional processing centre for asylum seekers in East Timor.Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday said talks were already under way with East...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:01 pm

Australia's opposition plans strict refugee policy

Australia's opposition leader on Tuesday promised increasingly strict measures to curb the illegal arrival of asylum seekers if his party is chosen to lead the country in elections later this year.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:58 pm

Effects of China's ethnic riots linger

Patrols of armed police, backed by thousands of newly installed surveillance cameras, ensured the northwest city of Urumqi stayed tense but trouble-free ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:56 pm

Mexican state hit by flooding along Texas border

Hundreds of people have been evacuated and a border bridge closed in northern Mexico after days of rain caused flooding and water to swell behind a dam.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:54 pm

Fisher Houses ease financial burden, stress

Fisher House operates 45 houses across the country that offer free lodging to veterans who have to travel more than 50 miles to get treatment ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:52 pm

Halladay goes the distance again, beat Braves 3-1

Roy Halladay pitched his major league-best seventh complete game this season, Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Monday night.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:28 pm

Cleric Tied To N.Y. Bomb-Plot Suspect Leaves U.S.

The imam entangled in the investigation into a suicide bomb plot against New York City subway stations left the U.S. Monday, after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI. Among his final words on U.S. soil, his lawyer says, were "God bless America."

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:19 pm

Forecasters eye new storm brewing over Gulf

MIAMI (Reuters) - An area of disturbed weather over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico could strengthen into a tropical storm later this week, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jul 2010 | 7:13 pm

Plane crash near NJ airport kills doctor, 2 others

Authorities say a small airplane has crashed near an airport in northern New Jersey and burst into flames, killing a New York City doctor and two relatives.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:51 pm

Toronto hit by power outage

TORONTO - A power outage left large swaths of Toronto in the dark amid an East Coast heat wave.A fire at a transformer station in Canada's largest city caused the outage late Monday afternoon. Ontario electric company Hydro One...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:49 pm

Manson follower faces 19th parole board

LOS ANGELES - Leslie Van Houten, the one-time Charles Manson follower long seen as the most likely of his ex-acolytes to win freedom someday, faces her 19th parole hearing with a new lawyer and new case law which may give her the...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:37 pm

Vande Velde retires from Tour de France

American Christian Vande Velde pulled out of the Tour de France after breaking two ribs in a crash during Monday's second stage of the race.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:33 pm

Gunman Raoul Moat declares war on police in letter saying he will kill more officers

Armed police raid a house in Gateshead after a car driven by Moat is discovered and officers investigate an armed robbery in a fish and chip shop.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 6:00 pm

Family Fitness Challenge: Competition brings heat

In Part 2 of USA TODAY's series, exercise games turn the battle of the sexes into a friendly competition, even in the summer heat.

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 5:49 pm

Turkey: Apologize for flotilla deaths or we'll sever ties - Ha'aretz

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Turkey: Apologize for flotilla deaths or we'll sever ties Ha'aretz The Turkish foreign minister has warned Israel that ties with its decades-long ally could be in jeopardy unless the country apologizes for the May flotilla raid that cost the lives of eight Turkish citizens. ... Turkey 'warns Israel on ties'Aljazeera.net Syria: The prospect of war growsJerusalem Post Syria warns of Mideast instability amid Israel-Turkey crisisYnetnews Washington Post -AFP -Voice of America all 533 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 5 Jul 2010 | 5:01 pm

Many birth defects preventable, experts say

About one in every 33 children born in the United States has some sort of birth defect, according to the CDC. There's a lot that a woman can ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:56 pm

Clinton To Russia: Honor Agreement In Georgia

Visiting Tblisi, the secretary of state rebuked Moscow on Monday for failing to live up to the cease-fire agreement it signed nearly two years ago to end the fighting in the former Soviet state.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:07 pm

'Afterglow' of big bang captured by satellite

It's sometimes known as the "afterglow of creation" because it was the first light to be produced when matter began to form following the Big Bang some 13.7 billion years ago. Now scientists are close to producing the best-ever image...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:00 pm

Clinton concerned over Russian bases in Georgia

TBILISI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced concern over Russian plans to build up military bases in Georgian rebel regions and called on Moscow to end its "occupation" of Georgian territory two years after a war.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jul 2010 | 3:17 pm

Kids, seniors need protection from hot temperatures

With summer in full swing, researchers caution that children and the elderly, in particular, need protection from extreme heat, humidity and ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:48 pm

Raoul Moat: Gunman went on loose after police ignored warning

Only when Raoul Moat was locked up could Samantha Stobbart feel she was safe from his jealous rages.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:34 pm

Dioceses oust abusers they had pledged to monitor

Since 2002 U.S. Catholic bishops promised to monitor nearly all accused clergy removed from the priesthood. But few dioceses have such monitoring ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:11 pm

Eating champ leaves jail after hot dog fracas

NEW YORK (AP) - Japanese eating champion Takeru Kobayashi, arrested at a July Fourth hot dog-eating event, was freed after a night in jail, looking a little weary and saying he was hungry.Kobayashi, wearing a black T-shirt bearing...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:09 pm

EU parliament group backs U.S. bank data deal

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - A European Parliament committee said on Monday it supported a deal with the United States on sharing citizens' bank data, a move which investigators say will help counter-terrorism investigations.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:08 pm

A Fishy Take On Human Skin Tones

Humans are descended from ancient fish, and we've kept many of our fishy genes. So when scientists try to figure out how human evolution works, they often study fish instead. A tiny fish called a stickleback evolved a variety of new colors at the end of the last Ice Age, and studying them is helping scientists understand the way human skin color evolves.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:04 pm

Mouse Sleeps With Scientist, Scientist Thrilled

Things happen when you spend time in wild places. Things that you can't explain. Like this: One day psychology professor Barb Smuts was walking through a Michigan forest when out popped a little mouse. And then ...

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 2:01 pm

Komorowski wins Polish election with reforms in focus

WARSAW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Donald Tusk's candidate won Poland's presidential poll but the narrowness of the victory cast doubt on the government's ability to carry out unpopular reforms ahead of a 2011 parliamentary election.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:53 pm

Miami University sororities' antics spur alcohol debate

Sorority spring formals call up visions of young women in colorful dresses dancing the night away not vomiting on tables, urinating in sinks ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:38 pm

Can Spanish Bullfighting Survive Bans, Economy?

Sport Struggling amid Economic Crisis and Popular Opposition; Meanwhile, Rooms Sit Empty for Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:30 pm

Some schools grouping students by skill, not grade level

Forget about students spending one year in each grade, with the entire class learning the same skills at the same time. Districts from Alaska ...

Source: USATODAY.com News | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:19 pm

Tar Balls From Gulf Spill Wash Up On Texas Coast

The tar balls found on Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island are the first evidence crude gushing from the Deepwater Horizon well has reached all the Gulf states. Land Commissioner Jerry Paterson said the oil will be cleaned and paid for by BP, which announced Monday that costs from the spill had climbed nearly half a billion dollars in the past week, to just over $3 billion.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 5 Jul 2010 | 1:10 pm

Tests on Gulf oil "superskimmer" inconclusive: ship owner

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Tests on a supertanker adapted to skim large quantities of oily water from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico are inconclusive because of high seas, ship owner TMT Shipping Offshore said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:55 pm

Bobby Fischer's Body Exhumed for Paternity Suit

Iceland's Supreme Court Approves Forensic Test of Former Chess Champion's Remains to Settle Claims on $2M Estate
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:30 pm

Europe Dominant as World Cup Enters Final Week

Scrappy Uruguay Last Hope for South America; Nigerian President Threatens to Suspend National Team for Two Years
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 12:30 pm

Sucide bomber attacks troops in Pakistan

A suicide car bomber shot at guards and detonated his explosives at the gate of a paramilitary base in northwestern Pakistan, killing one soldier and wounding a dozen other people. The bomber first tried to force his way on to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:40 am

Komorowski Defeats Dead Polish President's Twin

Declared Winner in Poland; Was Running Against Brother of President Kaczynski Who Died in April Plane Crash
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:30 am

Michael Gove: wasteful school building programme to be axed

Hundreds of schools have had their rebuilding projects cancelled as part of the latest in a series of radical Government spending cuts.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:10 am

Indians protest fuel rises

Many flights were cancelled and trucks stayed off the roads in India yesterday in response to a day-long strike called by opposition parties to protest against fuel price hikes they say will add to double-digit inflation. The...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 11:10 am

Turkey demands apology

A newspaper has cited Turkey's Foreign Minister as saying his country will cut diplomatic ties with Israel if it does not apologise for the killing of eight Turks and one Turkish-American. The Hurriyet Daily News quoted Ahmet...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:40 am

Video: Petraeus Takes Command

General David Petraeus took control of coalition forces in Afghanistan after Obama's exit plan comes under increased criticism from republican lawmakers. Bill Plante reports.
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 10:28 am

Thousands March in Israel for Captive Soldier

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv Demand Release of Israeli Sgt. Imprisoned by Palestinian Militants for Four Years
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:59 am

Nick Clegg unveils election reform plans

Deputy PM sets out plan to cut number of MPs, equalise constituency sizes and hold referendum on new voting system.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:11 am

Toyota Begins Recall Over Faulty Engines

90,000 Luxury Lexus, Crown Models Recalled in Japan; 138,000 U.S. Models to Follow Suit "Soon"
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 5 Jul 2010 | 9:00 am

Discovery paves way for blood test to predict Alzheimer's disease

Test to predict the disease up to 10 years before symptoms appear could use protein levels as an early marker.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 8:43 am

Raoul Moat: police were warned before attack

Prison authorities told detectives Raoul Moat intended to harm his ex-partner a day before rampage began.
Source: Latest News, Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 5 Jul 2010 | 4:43 am