SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length – Orlando Sentinel
February 24, 2010
SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length – Orlando Sentinel
 CBC.ca |
SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length
Orlando Sentinel WKMG-Channel 6 went wall to wall with SeaWorld coverage, and this was a case of more not being necessarily better. Anchors, with few certain facts, had to stretch to fill the time. The stations interrupted regular programming for a SeaWorld news … Sea World San Diego closes Shamu show after deadly whale incident in Orlando Whale kills trainer at Florida's SeaWorld Whale kills its trainer in front of visitors to amusement park |
Turkish leaders to meet as coup plot storm gathers – Reuters
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Turkish leaders to meet as coup plot storm gathers
Reuters ISTANBUL, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Turkey's political and military leaders meet on Thursday as a storm gathers over a coup plot investigation against the armed forces which is threatening stability and investor confidence in the EU-candidate … Turkey Unsettled by Officer Arrests Turkey coup plot: 12 officers charged as government takes on military Turkey Risks Worst Currency Slump on Army Arrests, Options Show |
Toyoda Is Wary Star Of Kabuki At Capitol – Wall Street Journal
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Toyoda Is Wary Star Of Kabuki At Capitol
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda came here to mend fences. But first, he and lawmakers had to bridge an ocean of confusion. Consider the frustration of US Rep. Edolphus Towns (D., NY), … Recalled Toyotas are not safe,' transportation secretary says Lawmakers blast Toyota, US agency at hearing Toyota Doesn't 'Run Away' From Problems, Toyoda Says |
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit – Washington Post
February 18, 2010
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit – Washington Post
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GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit
Washington Post President Barack Obama with commission chairmen Erskine B. Bowles and Alan K. Simpson, right. (Charles Dharapak/associated Press) By Lori Montgomery With the national debt soaring, Republican leaders reluctantly consented Thursday to join Democrats on … Obama sets up panel to tackle debt Bipartisan Commission Is Established to Cut Debt The VAT Commission |
US approves settlement for black farmers – Washington Post
 Washington Post |
US approves settlement for black farmers
Washington Post As president of the Black Farmers Association, John F. Boyd Jr. of Baskerville, Va., frequently lobbied members of Congress. (Melina Mara/the Washington Post) By Carrie Johnson The Obama administration announced a $1.25 billion settlement Thursday to … Black farmers: Government to fund racial bias settlement Black farmers win $1.25 billion in discrimination suit Deal Nearer for Farmers in Bias Case |
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident – CNN
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Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident
CNN (CNN) — Robin Dehaven usually replaces windows. On Thursday morning, after a small plane crashed into an Austin, Texas, office building, he was breaking them, having rushed into the burning structure to help people escape. Dehaven, an Army veteran who … Man Angry at IRS Crashes Plane Into Building Attacks on IRS and its employees are all to common Protester Crashes Plane Into IRS Office |
Climate pact appears increasingly fragile; UN official quits – Washington Post
 The Guardian |
Climate pact appears increasingly fragile; UN official quits
Washington Post Just two months after patching together a climate deal in Copenhagen, the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are trying to figure out how to keep the fragile accord together, while the United Nations, … Top UN Climate Diplomat Announces Resignation UN Climate Change Chief Stepping Down Profile: Yvo de Boer |
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident – CNN
February 18, 2010
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident – CNN
 CBC.ca |
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident
CNN (CNN) — Robin Dehaven usually replaces windows. On Thursday morning, after a small plane crashed into an Austin, Texas, office building, he was breaking them, having rushed into the burning structure to help people escape. Dehaven, an Army veteran who … Man Angry at IRS Crashes Plane Into Building Attacks on IRS and its employees are all to common Protester Crashes Plane Into IRS Office |
Army Investigates Alleged Attempt by Soldiers to Poison Food at Fort Jackson – FOXNews
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Army Investigates Alleged Attempt by Soldiers to Poison Food at Fort Jackson
FOXNews The US Army is investigating allegations that soldiers were attempting to poison the food supply at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. The ongoing probe began two months ago, Chris Grey, a spokesman for the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, … The Mystery At Ft. Jackson — Did CBN Get It Wrong? Five arrested over army poison plot Possible Poison Plot at Fort Jackson Investigated |
Climate chief’s resignation sparks treaty talk – ABC Online
February 18, 2010
Climate chief’s resignation sparks treaty talk – ABC Online
The Guardian |
Climate chief's resignation sparks treaty talk
ABC Online There is hope in environmental circles that the departure of the top United Nations official on climate change could infuse new vigour into negotiations for a new global climate treaty. Yvo de Boer headed the UN Framework Convention on … UN climate chief to step down Top UN Climate Diplomat Announces Resignation UN Climate Chief Yvo De Boer To Resign |
Military coup ousts Niger president – BBC News
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Military coup ousts Niger president
BBC News A coup has taken place in Niger and the president has been captured after a gun battle in the capital, Niamey. In a television announcement, a spokesman for the plotters said Niger's constitution had been suspended and all state institutions dissolved. … Soldiers Oust President in Coup in Uranium-Rich Niger Niger soldiers say coup 'patriotic' ECOWAS Abhors Coup D'états, Says President Chambas |
FOREX-Dollar at 8-mth high, boosted by discount rate rise – Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar at 8-mth high, boosted by discount rate rise
Reuters TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) – The dollar leapt and the euro hit a nine-month low on Friday after the Federal Reserve said it was raising the interest rate it charges banks for emergency loans, stoking expectations it is moving towards … Bullard says fed funds rate likely on hold this year Australian, NZ Dollars Weaken After Fed Raises Discount Rate Won Leads Drop in Asian Currencies on Discount Rate Increase |
Briefly CITY/REGION – Philadelphia Daily News
February 16, 2010
Briefly CITY/REGION – Philadelphia Daily News
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced that Marc Peralta has joined its senior leadership team as chief operating officer. Peralta has been director of operations since Sept. 21. Before joining the PSPCA, Peralta was dog-care manager at Nevada Humane Society
Greek customs officials begin 3-day strike – Herald & Review
Greek customs officials walked off the job Tuesday for a three-day strike to protest government austerity measures designed to pull the country out of a debt crisis that has shaken the entire eurozone. The strike, which will hamper imports and exports until Thursday, came a day after European
Dalai Lama says he’s happy to meet Obama this week – Washington Post
DHARMSALA, India — The Dalai Lama says he is happy about meeting with President Barack Obama in Washington later this week. The Tibetan spiritual leader left for New Delhi on Tuesday from the northern Indian town of Dharmsala where he has lived since fleeing Tibet 50 years ago. He leaves Wednesday
The Knack lead singer Doug Fieger dies at 57 – AZCentral.com
February 16, 2010
The Knack lead singer Doug Fieger dies at 57 – AZCentral.com
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Doug Fieger, leader of the power pop band The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit “My Sharona,” died Sunday. He was 57. Fieger, a Detroit-area native, died at his home in Woodland Hills near Los Angeles after battling cancer, according to The Knack’s manager, Jake Hooker. Fieger
Greek customs officials begin 3-day strike – Herald & Review
Greek customs officials walked off the job Tuesday for a three-day strike to protest government austerity measures designed to pull the country out of a debt crisis that has shaken the entire eurozone. The strike, which will hamper imports and exports until Thursday, came a day after European
Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together – Washington Post
February 9, 2010
Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together – Washington Post
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Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together
Washington Post President Obama and congressional leaders emerged from a rare bipartisan meeting on Tuesday pledging to work together on a range of issues, including a job-creation bill that lawmakers hope to pass this month, along with longer-term … US Sen Reid Hopes To Complete Jobs Bill This Week Tax credits, Medicare fix in Senate jobs bill Obama optimistic about jobs bill after bipartisan meeting |
Gibbs Scrawls Grocery List on Hand in Jab at Palin – FOXNews
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Gibbs Scrawls Grocery List on Hand in Jab at Palin
FOXNews White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs took a swipe at Sarah Palin Tuesday, mimicking the former vice presidential candidate's decision to use her hand as a notepad at the National Tea Party Convention last week. White House Press Secretary Robert … White House mocks notes on Sarah Palin's palm White House mocks Sarah Palin from podium Gibbs Plays a Palin Hand |
Gibbs Scrawls Grocery List on Hand in Jab at Palin – FOXNews
February 9, 2010
Gibbs Scrawls Grocery List on Hand in Jab at Palin – FOXNews
OregonLive.com |
Gibbs Scrawls Grocery List on Hand in Jab at Palin
FOXNews White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs took a swipe at Sarah Palin Tuesday, mimicking the former vice presidential candidate's decision to use her hand as a notepad at the National Tea Party Convention last week. White House Press Secretary Robert … White House mocks notes on Sarah Palin's palm White House mocks Sarah Palin from podium Gibbs Plays a Palin Hand |
Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together – Washington Post
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Obama, congressional leaders emerge from meeting with pledge to work together
Washington Post President Obama and congressional leaders emerged from a rare bipartisan meeting on Tuesday pledging to work together on a range of issues, including a job-creation bill that lawmakers hope to pass this month, along with longer-term … US Sen Reid Hopes To Complete Jobs Bill This Week Tax credits, Medicare fix in Senate jobs bill Obama optimistic about jobs bill after bipartisan meeting |
Endorsements aplenty rolling out in the GOP Senate primary … – Orlando Sentinel
 Palm Beach Post (blog) |
Endorsements aplenty rolling out in the GOP Senate primary …
Orlando Sentinel Charlie Crist has picked up the support of the Florida Association of State Troopers, a group that represents about 1700 active, reserve, auxiliary and retired troopers around the state. It is the oldest troopers' advocacy organization in Florida. … Grover Norquist endorses Marco Rubio Rubio smashes Crist in straw poll Rubio scores another conservative endorsement |
Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he’ll resign; says only way he’d leave … – New York Daily News
February 9, 2010
Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he’ll resign; says only way he’d leave … – New York Daily News
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Embattled Gov. Paterson denies rumors he'll resign; says only way he'd leave …
New York Daily News Gov. Paterson holds a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2009 to tell voters he has no plans to resign. ALBANY – It's the ballot box or a pine box. Gov. Paterson doesn't plan on leaving office any other … Paterson: I'm not resigning Furious gov: I've been sexploited Paterson Shoots Down 'Outrageous' Rumors, Vows to Stay in Office |
Bush billboard on I-35: “Miss me yet?” – Minneapolis Star Tribune
 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer |
Bush billboard on I-35: "Miss me yet?"
Minneapolis Star Tribune These days, Failin' Bailin' Palin and Crazy Shelley Bachmann fulfill any cravings I may have for political pathos, silliness and hilarity. … read more So far, the two of them are almost doing as well as good old … Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama Bush billboard on I-35: 'Miss me yet?' Ex-Prez Bush Billboard Near WI Border |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
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Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook
Wall Street Journal Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared online by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail … Google Brings Buzz Social Networking to Gmail, Mobile Google Buzz takes the fight to Facebook Google Tackles Social Networking with 'Buzz' |
Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha – FOXNews
February 9, 2010
Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha – FOXNews
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Rep. Dicks Top Contender for Defense Appropriations Seat Held by Murtha
FOXNews Monday's death of Rep. John Murtha leaves vacant one of the most coveted and powerful positions in the House of Representatives — chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee — a seat that will likely go to Rep. … Murtha's death sets stage for competitive race Medical Alerts: Murtha's Death a Surgical Mistake & Broken-Heart Syndrome John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies |
Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama – Right Pundits
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Miss Me Yet Billboard: Bush Sign Taunts Obama
Right Pundits By MCCAIN Here is the George Bush “Miss Me Yet” billboard that is causing an internet sensation. See the picture here, learn who made it, and tell us if your Barack Obama hangover is enough to wish the last president back into office. … Bush billboard on I-35: 'Miss me yet?' Ex-Prez Bush Billboard Near WI Border Best Sign Evah: "Miss Me Yet?" |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook – Wall Street Journal
Reuters |
Gmail, Too, Seeks to Rival Facebook
Wall Street Journal Google Inc. is taking a swipe at Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. with a new feature that makes it easier for users of Gmail to view media and status updates shared online by their friends. Google could announce the new Gmail … Google Brings Buzz Social Networking to Gmail, Mobile Google Buzz takes the fight to Facebook Google Tackles Social Networking with 'Buzz' |
US to Push for ‘Significant Regime of Sanctions’ Against Iran, Obama Says – FOXNews
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US to Push for 'Significant Regime of Sanctions' Against Iran, Obama Says
FOXNews President Obama said Tuesday that he's "bent over backwards" to engage Iran in "constructive" dialogue and the US will push in the United Nations to sanction the country, which has begun enriching uranium to levels capable of making an atomic bomb. … Iran uranium enrichment course 'not acceptable,' Obama says Barack Obama prepares for fresh sanctions over Tehran 'bomb' plan Iran Is Said to Begin Nuclear Enrichment |
