Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hurricane Alex could slam into northeast Mexico Wednesday night - CNN


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Hurricane Alex could slam into northeast Mexico Wednesday night

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff Jimmy Buffett is doing a benefit concert for the Gulf Coast, but first, the singer talks to Anderson Cooper about his love for the region. Don't miss "AC360°" at 10 pm ET Thursday. Miami, Florida (CNN) -- Gulf Coast residents ...


Hurricane Alex begins dumping rain on south Texas

Houston Chronicle


World's largest oil skimmer heads to Gulf spill

The Associated Press


Waves From Storm Hinder Spill Effort

New York Times


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

State Department Downplays Damage of Russian Spy Case - Voice of America


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State Department Downplays Damage of Russian Spy Case

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Photo: AP The State Department said Tuesday the break-up of an  »


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Monday, June 28, 2010

US Arrests 10 on Charges of Being Agents for Russia - New York Times


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US Arrests 10 on Charges of Being Agents for Russia

New York Times


Criminal complaints filed in federal court on Monday read like a thriller: secret Russian agents assigned to live as married couples in the United States, even having children to further their cover. Spies swapping identical bags as ...


U.S. says Russian spy ring caught, 10 arrested

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Argentina 3, Mexico 1 - USA Today


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Argentina 3, Mexico 1

USA Today


Johannesburg, South Africa (Sports Network) - Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain scored in a seven-minute stretch midway through the first half, and Argentina beat Mexico, 3-1, on Sunday at Ellis Park Stadium to return to the quarterfinals of the FIFA ...


Argentina beats Mexico 3-1 at World Cup

The Associated Press


Argentina 3-1 Mexico

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Tevez delighted after brace

ESPN


New York Daily News -CNN -Bloomberg


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Recap: Ghana ousts USA 2-1 in extra-time - USA Today


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Recap: Ghana ousts USA 2-1 in extra-time

USA Today


Update: Gyan's extra-time strike holds as Ghana eliminates the USA by the same scoreline it did in 2006. Update: Asamoah Gyan half-volleys a goal in the 93rd minute and puts Ghana up 2-1 in extra-time. Update: With the game tied 1-1, the teams are now ...


Ghana ends US World Cup run with 2-1 win

Houston Chronicle


Ghana leads US 2-1 in extra time at World Cup

The Associated Press


Extra time: Ghana takes 2-1 lead on US

Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune


Los Angeles Times -New York Times -MarketWatch


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Friday, June 25, 2010

The Post Shouldn't Have Fired Dave Weigel - The Atlantic


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The Post Shouldn't Have Fired Dave Weigel

The Atlantic


In hiring Weigel, the Post knew it was bringing on board someone with a style of journalism -- and it definitely is journalism -- that was not orthodox, that would not always conform to the Post's habits and customs, and would occasion »

Thursday, June 24, 2010

UGA grad Isner uses 'favorite shot' to win Wimbledon marathon - Atlanta Journal Constitution


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UGA grad Isner uses 'favorite shot' to win Wimbledon marathon

Atlanta Journal Constitution


University of Georgia tennis coach Manny Diaz felt confident about John Isner's chances to win the longest Grand Slam singles match ever played after they talked by phone Thursday morning. Suzanne Plunkett, AP Isner fell to the ...


Wimbledon umpire enters tennis history

The Associated Press


Nadal, Murray Advance at Wimbledon; Isner Wins Longest Match

BusinessWeek


John Isner, Nicolas Mahut and changes

ESPN


ABC News -USA Today -Newsweek


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

With McChrystal out, difficult Afghan mission gets harder - Washington Post


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With McChrystal out, difficult Afghan mission gets harder

Washington Post


In his year as commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, McChrystal forged the closest relationship with Afghan President Hamid Karzai of any senior American official. He selected the officers who populate senior ranks of ...


Obama's choice: pros and cons of dumping general

Reuters


Obama's remarks on Gen. McChrystal's resignation

The Associated Press


UK 'committed' to Afghan role despite McChrystal exit

BBC News


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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Judge Blocks Deep-Water Drilling Moratorium - New York Times


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Judge Blocks Deep-Water Drilling Moratorium

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" A federal judge in New Orleans on Tuesday blocked a six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling projects that the Obama administration had imposed in response to the vast oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. ...


Offshore Drillers Shoot Higher,Then F »


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Monday, June 21, 2010

BP CEO Tony Hayward 'too busy' meet with oil tycoons, goes AWOL amid Gulf ... - New York Daily News


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BP CEO Tony Hayward 'too busy' meet with oil tycoons, goes AWOL amid Gulf ...

New York Daily News


Thick oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill floats on the surface of the water. Embattled BP CEO Tony Hayward canceled his appearance at a meeting of international oil tycoons Tuesday and his firm wouldn't say where he was. ...


Even Embattled Oil Company CEOs Need a Little Time Away, Executive Stress ...

ABC News


BP CEO cancels appearance at major oil conference

The Associated Press


Hayward Being Sidelined After Shoddy Performance at BP Oil Spill

FOXNews


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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Israel lifting blockade of Gaza 'except for military items' - CNN


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Israel lifting blockade of Gaza 'except for military items'

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israel plans to ease its blockade of Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday following an Israeli Security Cabinet meeting, a step welcomed by the United States and Middle East envoy Tony Blair. ...


Israel reveals Gaza blockade restrictions

BBC News


Obama, Netanyahu to meet July 6 to discuss Gaza blockade

Reuters


Israel agrees to ease Gaza blockade

The Guardian


Aljazeera.net -Telegraph.co.uk -AFP


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Saturday, June 19, 2010

BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge in Gulf - New York Times


Sydney Morning Herald


BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge in Gulf

New York Times


BP officials on Saturday scrambled to say that Tony Hayward, their embattled chief executive, is still in charge of  »

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Texas Lawmaker Apologizes to BP CEO for '$20 Billion Shakedown' - New York Times


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Texas Lawmaker Apologizes to BP CEO for '$20 Billion Shakedown'

New York Times


In an unexpected move, a top House Republican today offered an apology to BP PLC for what he c »


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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

AT&T quits taking iPhone 4 orders due to high demand - USA Today


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AT&T quits taking iPhone 4 orders due to high demand

USA Today


By AP By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Apple and AT&T took orders for over 600000 of its new iPhone 4. It was the largest number of orders Apple has ever taken and far higher than anticipated, according to Apple. AT&T, exclusive US carrier for Apple's ...


AT&T And Apple Register 600000 iPhone 4 Orders

InformationWeek


AT&T Stops iPhone 4 Pre-Orders, Apple Shipping July 2

PC Magazine


Apple, AT&T Cite Record iPhone Sales

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Lawmakers Chastise Oil Firms Over Spill-Response Plans - Wall Street Journal


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Lawmakers Chastise Oil Firms Over Spill-Response Plans

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Monday, June 14, 2010

BP unveils new oil spill plan as shares tumble - Reuters


Reuters


BP unveils new oil spill plan as shares tumble

Reuters


President Barack Obama walks with National Incident Commander US Coast Guard Admiral Thad  »


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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Police narrow Ark. flood search to 3 missing - The Associated Press


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Police narrow Ark. flood search to 3 missing

The Associated Press


LANGLEY, Ark. â€" Crews got to work Sunday looking for bodies in the many piles of debris that collected after a flash flood swept through a popular campground, as police drastic »


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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Rescued US Teen Sailor Wants Second Attempt at - FOXNews


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Rescued US Teen Sailor Wants Second Attempt at

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American teenager Abby Sunderland vowed Saturday that she would attempt to sail solo round the world again, after her first try at the record was thwarted when she became stranded for two nights in rough Indian Ocean seas. Sunderland was plucked from ...


Rescue teams reach stranded teen sailor

CNN


Teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescued by French fishermen

Times Online


Teenage sailor Abby Sunderland is rescued by French fishermen

Telegraph.co.uk


The Associated Press -BBC News -Xinhua


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Friday, June 11, 2010

Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean - AFP


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Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean

AFP


SYDNEY â€" An American teenage girl was found safe with her damaged yacht on Friday after going missing in stormy Indian Ocean seas during a controversial attempt to sail solo round the world. An Australian search plane spotted Abby Sunderland, 16, ...


Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours

CNN


Help Is On The Way For American Teen Sailor

Voice of America


Lost, Found: Abby Sunderland, Teenage Sailor

Vanity Fair


The Australian -WOKV


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Thursday, June 10, 2010

As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew - msnbc.com


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As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew

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LONDON - BP shares sank in London to their lowest levels in 13 years as US lawmakers pressed the British oil company to halt its dividend payments and fork out more compensation for damage caused by the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ...


As Pressure Rises, BP Tries to Reassure Investors

New York Times


Obama to meet oil rig relatives

BBC News


BP increases amount of leaked Gulf oil it captures

Reuters


New York Daily News -The Associated Press -CBS News


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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

BP shares tumble as US probes oil spill - Reuters


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BP shares tumble as US probes oil spill

Reuters


HOUSTON/LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - British energy giant BP Plc's (BP.L) (BP.N) stock price tumbled on Wednesday as it faced more US government and congressional scrutiny over its handling of the massive Gulf of Mexico ...


Coast Guard Criticizes BP's Claims Process

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Joran Van Der Sloot Confession: 'The Girl Intruded on My Private Life' - ABC News


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Joran Van Der Sloot Confession: 'The Girl Intruded on My Private Life'

ABC News


Peruvian authorities are pressuring Joran van der Sloot to give them information about the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in the wake of the Dutch playboy's reported confession that he murdered a ...


Joran van der Sloot confesses to Peru killing, but will he get off easy?

Christian Science Monitor


Joran Van der Sloot: The Making of a Predator

FOXNews


Dutchman 'admits to Peru killing'

BBC News


CBS News -Voice of America -KETK


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Monday, June 7, 2010

Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four - Voice of America


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Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four

Voice of America


Photo: AP Israeli forces have killed four Palestinian divers that Israel says were heavily armed and preparing to carry out a terrorist attack. The Israel Defense Forces says its navy spotted several men in diving suits off the coast of the Gaza Strip. ...


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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day - New York Times


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Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day

New York Times


HOUSTON â€" A cap placed over a ruptured well spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico is capturing about 10000 barrels a day, or roughly half of the estimated flow, Adm. Thad W.  »


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