Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Kagan defends her decision at Harvard on military recruitment - Washington Post


Los Angeles Times


Kagan defends her decision at Harvard on military recruitment

Washington Post


The Senate Judiciary Committee opened confirmation hearings for nominee Kagan, who pledged in prepared remarks to support judicial restraint and a "modest" role for the high court. By Alec MacGillis And Amy Goldstein Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan ...


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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Top Five World Cup controversies - ESPN


The Guardian (blog)


Top Five World Cup controversies

ESPN


It may not have changed the final outcome of England's embarrassing 4-1 loss to Germany, but Frank Lampard's dis »


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Friday, June 25, 2010

Obama arrives in Canada for G-20 amid warnings on global financial crisis - Washington Post


Globe and Mail


Obama arrives in Canada for G-20 amid warnings on global financial crisis

Washington Post


TORONTO -- President Obama joined leaders of the world's major economies here Friday for summit meetings amid warnings that their failure to cooperate on core financial and economic issues could ...


G20: Obama c »

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Gen. Stanley McChrystal to Face Obama: 'I've Compromised the Mission' - ABC News


The Hindu


Gen. Stanley McChrystal to Face Obama: 'I've Compromised the Mission'

ABC News


Gen. Stanley McChrystal's job hangs in the balance as President Obama today confronts him about his disparaging comments in a Rolling Stone interview and decides whether he can effectively lead troops as top ...


Dilemma for Obama in McChrystal Choice

New York Times


McChrystal Rolling Stone remarks spotlight Afghanistan withdrawal timeline

Christian Science Monitor


Gen. Stanley McChrystal to explain anti-administration comments

Washington Post


USA Today -The Associated Press -BBC News


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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Gaffe machine infuriates Gulf - Chicago Sun-Times


Globe and Mail


Gaffe machine infuriates Gulf

Chicago Sun-Times


EMPIRE, La. -- Just when it seemed Gulf residents couldn't get any more outraged about the massive oil spill fouling their coastline, word came Saturday that BP's CEO was taking time off Saturday to see his 52-foot ...


BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents

Washington Post


BP CEO's yacht outing infuriates Gulf residents

The Associated Press


BP chief's weekend sailing trip stokes anger at oil company

The Guardian


USA Today -WPTV -Seattle Times


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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP - Washington Post


New York Daily News


Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP

Washington Post


Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, accused the White House of conducting a "$20 billion shakedown" by requiring oil giant BP to establish a fund to compensate those hurt by the Gulf Coast oil spill. By Aaron Blake Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex. ...


Joe Barton Under Fire from Republicans and Democrats for BP Apology

CBS News


Tony Hayward-Apologist Joe Barton (R-TX) Is in So Much Trouble

Vanity Fair


Joe Barton accuses White House of '$20 billion shakedown' of BP

Christian Science Monitor


The Associated Press -BusinessWeek -BBC News


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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

General Petraeus Collapses in Hearing - CBS News


Reuters


General Petraeus Collapses in Hearing

CBS News


CBS News RAW: Gen. David Petraeus slumped over Tuesday morning during a Senate hearing, but revived after a few seconds and left the room under his own power. After about 20 minutes he returned to the hearing room. by freddyfrugag June 15, ...


Petraeus Appears to Faint During Senate Hearing

New York Times


Petraeus Slumps Over Desk During Senate Hearing

FOXNews


Petraeus chokes in Senate hearing

CNN


Salon -USA Today -New York Daily News


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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Obama to Address Nation Tuesday Night on Gulf Oil Spill - FOXNews


Reuters


Obama to Address Nation Tuesday Night on Gulf Oil Spill

FOXNews


May 28: President Obama picks up a "tar b »


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Friday, June 11, 2010

Dutch Murder Suspect to Share Location of Second Victim - Voice of America


New York Daily News


Dutch Murder Suspect to Share Location of Second Victim

Voice of America


Photo: AP US media report a Dutch murder suspect in Peru has told police he is ready to lead authorities to the body of a missing American woman. Peruvian officials said late Thursday that 22-year-old Joran van der Sloot has agreed to tell authorities ...


Van Der Sloot Talking About Holloway to Peru Authorities: Is He Lying Again?

FOXNews


Joran van der Sloot Wants to Tell Aruba Cops Where Natalee Holloway's Body Is

People Magazine


Murder suspect Sloot knows location of missing US girl's body

Xinhua


CNN (blog) -Christian Science Monitor -CBS News


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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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


Washington Post


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 ...


Door Now "Wide Open" to Re-open Holloway Probe?

CBS News


Dutch murder suspect shows different faces on TV

The Associated Press


Peru promises a fair trial

Vancouver Sun


FOXNews -Washington Post (blog) -CNN (blog)


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Saturday, June 5, 2010

BP siphons gushing oil, Obama defends his actions - Reuters


CBC.ca


BP siphons gushing oil, Obama defends his actions

Reuters


VENICE, La., June 5 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday defended his handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, while BP Plc said it aims to siphon off most of the oil gushing from the ruptured deep-sea wellhead within days. ...


Obama: Oil spill upends life for Gulf residents

The Associated Press


Crude still flows in Gulf despite cap on oil gusher

CNN International


President Obama takes swing at BP during latest Gulf visit to review oil spill

New York Daily News


San Francisco Chronicle -Los Angeles Times -Houston Chronicle


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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

'Israel commits nat'l terrorism' - Jerusalem Post


National Post


'Israel commits nat'l terrorism'

Jerusalem Post


By JPOST.COM STAFF Israel executes national terrorism, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas charged at the opening of an economic conference in Beersheba on Wednesday. Abbas c »


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