County health officials perform tests at Garrido home – San Jose Mercury News
September 4, 2009
County health officials perform tests at Garrido home – San Jose Mercury News
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County health officials perform tests at Garrido home
San Jose Mercury News Police officers from different agencies work the crime scene in Antioch, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, where Phillip Garrido, 58, a registered sex offender and his wife Nancy Garrido, 55 lived. The Garrido's were arrested in … Jaycee Family's "Uncontainable Happiness" Phillip Garrido's past reveals another rape charge Garrido's '72 rape case: Girl wouldn't testify |
Chinese police use teargas to break up deadly protests flare in Urumqi – guardian.co.uk
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Chinese police use teargas to break up deadly protests flare in Urumqi
guardian.co.uk Five people have been killed and 14 injured in protests in Urumqi, state media said tonight, after thousands of Han Chinese took to the streets for a third day of demonstrations. They claimed officials had not protected them from syringe attacks and … China official: 5 killed during Urumqi protests Urumqi protesters confront police over syringe attacks Five killed as police face protesters in restive Chinese city |
Will Your Kids Be Watching Obama’s Back-to-School Speech? – ABC News
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Will Your Kids Be Watching Obama's Back-to-School Speech?
ABC News Some parents are talking about keeping their children out of school Tuesday to avoid President Barack Obama's address to schools, while some school districts are refusing to show the speech. Barack Obama on education back-to-school-message. … Gibbs: Furor over school speech is `silly season' Obama School Speech Upsets Some Parents Obama's speech to kids causes uproar in schools |
Jobless rate at 9.7 pct.; 216K jobs lost in Aug. – Forbes
September 4, 2009
Jobless rate at 9.7 pct.; 216K jobs lost in Aug. – Forbes
WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate jumped almost half a point to 9.7 percent in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job market that will make it hard for the U.S. economy to begin a sustained recovery. While the jobless rate rose more than expected, the economy shed a net total of 216
Orbiting junk likely to pass space station safely – Yahoo News
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A piece of orbiting junk was expected to pass near the international space station Friday, but NASA said it would stay a safe distance away from the station and docked shuttle. The old rocket part was expected to pass within two miles of the shuttle-station complex late
Guest: Many wept during Jackson’s California funeral – Chattanooga Times Free Press
GLENDALE, Calif. — Paris Jackson wept as she stepped into the mausoleum where her father, Michael, was to be entombed. Katherine Jackson, overcome by sorrow, turned back when she was faced with her son’s final resting place. On a sultry Thursday evening, amid a sea of white flowers and with a
Texas police: 2 teens killed in attempted break-in – La Crosse Tribune
Police in Texas say a group of teenagers were trying to break into a home when a resident opened fire and killed two of the youths. San Marcos Police Chief Howard Williams says the shootings happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday. He says two 16-year-olds died and a third teenager was seriously
Iraq body confirmed as UK hostage – BBC News
September 3, 2009
Iraq body confirmed as UK hostage – BBC News
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Iraq body confirmed as UK hostage
BBC News A body handed to UK authorities in Iraq has been identified as that of Alec MacLachlan – one of five British men seized in Baghdad in 2007. Prime Minister Gordon Brown confirmed the 30-year-old security guard, of Llanelli, south Wales, had died. … Body Handed Over In Iraq Confirmed as British Hostage Body of British hostage confirmed as Alec MacLachlan Britain confirms identity of dead hostage in Iraq |
Jaycee Dugard’s aunt: ‘This is a joyful time’ – CNN
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Jaycee Dugard's aunt: 'This is a joyful time'
CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — A woman who turned up alive 18 years after being kidnapped at age 11 is reconnecting with her family after many years apart, her aunt said Thursday. Tina Dugard speaks to the media Thursday about how her niece Jaycee is … Jaycee Dugard's aunt describes the family's reunion Wife of Phillip Garrido largely a mystery Details of earlier alleged Garrido abductions emerge |
Kennedy memoir calls Chappaquiddick ‘inexcusable’ – The Associated Press
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Kennedy memoir calls Chappaquiddick 'inexcusable'
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy wrote in a memoir being published this month that he made terrible decisions after the 1969 car crash that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, but said he was never romantically involved with her and was haunted by that night for … Late US Senator's Memoir Talks of Personal, Public Tragedies Kennedy: Chappaquiddick haunted me 'every day of my life' Ted Kennedy revealed ignorance of jfk's health problems in memoir |
US halts aid over Honduras coup – BBC News
September 3, 2009
US halts aid over Honduras coup – BBC News
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US halts aid over Honduras coup
BBC News The US has halted all non-humanitarian aid to Honduras in the wake of the coup there in June. The department of state said it needed to take strong action given the failure of the replacement regime "to restore democratic, constitutional rule". … US cuts aid to Honduras in support of ex-leader US announces aid cut off to Honduras Zelaya planning for his return to Honduras |
Kennedy memoir calls Chappaquiddick ‘inexcusable’ – The Associated Press
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Kennedy memoir calls Chappaquiddick 'inexcusable'
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy wrote in a memoir being published this month that he made terrible decisions after the 1969 car crash that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, but said he was never romantically involved with her and was haunted by that night for … Kennedy: Chappaquiddick haunted me 'every day of my life' Chappaquiddick 'haunts me,' Kennedy said Kennedy memoir reveals |
Top Seed Safina Needs Three Sets to Win in U.S. Open 1st Round – Bloomberg
September 1, 2009
Top Seed Safina Needs Three Sets to Win in U.S. Open 1st Round – Bloomberg
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) — Dinara Safina avoided becoming the first top-seeded woman to lose in the opening round of the U.S. Open. Safina, 23, beat Australia’s Olivia Rogowska 6-7 (5-7), 6- 2, 6-4, on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court in Flushing Meadows, New York. Safina trailed 3-0 in the third set
Lockerbie controversy shadows Libyan anniversary – San Francisco Gate
Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Col. Moammar Gadhafi to power with a parade, lavish dance spectacles and fighter jets streaking overhead on Tuesday. The festivities were designed to showcase the former pariah state’s acceptance on the world stage after renouncing
Astronauts moving huge chest of drawers in orbit – Charleston Daily Mail
August 31, 2009
Astronauts moving huge chest of drawers in orbit – Charleston Daily Mail
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The astronauts aboard the linked shuttle and station are moving a giant chest of drawers from one spacecraft to the other. The Italian-built chest – nicknamed Leonardo, as in Leonardo da Vinci – flew up on Discovery. It’s filled with tons of equipment and experiments for
Chris Brown Says He Does Remember Rihanna Assault – MTV
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Hurricane Jimena churns slowly toward Baja – Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Mexico City – The approach of a powerful hurricane on Monday prompted officials to move an international tax gathering away from Baja California. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said the two-day meeting would be shifted to Mexico City today and Wednesday to
The American Way Of Torture – Atlantic Online
August 26, 2009
The American Way Of Torture – Atlantic Online
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The American Way Of Torture
Atlantic Online by Andrew Greg Sargent notes another document secured by the ACLU. (Yes, Greenwald is right that it's bizarre the media in this country are second to the ACLU in demanding information from the government.) This document gives a detailed account of the … CIA memo details procedures for breaking detainees CIA's secret interrogation program had strict rules CIA Abuse Cases Detailed in Report on Detainees |
Hunt for Kandahar blast survivors – BBC News
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Hunt for Kandahar blast survivors
BBC News Rescuers are searching for survivors in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, a day after the deadliest bombing for a year killed at least 43 people. More than 60 were hurt as buildings collapsed in the city centre attack. Almost all those hit were … Death Toll Rises to 40 in Afghan Bombing Massive blast in Afghanistan kills dozens Red Cross worker among Afghan bomb victims |
Kennedy ‘made Massachusetts larger th… – USA Today
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Kennedy 'made Massachusetts larger than it is'
USA Today During the last 47 years, Sen. Edward Kennedy kept Massachusetts at the forefront of progressive debate and helped the state set a precedent for the nation on several issues, including civil rights, … The Fix: What Kennedy Means (And What He Doesn't) Kennedy called 'singular figure' in America's life Obama: Kennedy a 'singular figure' in history |
Am I immune to H1N1 flu if I’ve alrea… – CNN
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Am I immune to H1N1 flu if I've already had it?
CNN Many people in my neighborhood have confirmed H1N1, including my hubby. Once someone has had a confirmed case, will he or she be immune to getting H1N1 again this year? A person who gets a specific influenza and recovers generally has immunity to that … Many Health-Care Workers May Shun Swine Flu Shot Iran reports its first H1N1 flu death: state radio Area seeing more H1N1 flu cases |
AP source: Sanchez chosen Jets’ starting QB – Yahoo News
August 26, 2009
AP source: Sanchez chosen Jets’ starting QB – Yahoo News
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – A person familiar with the decision says rookie Mark Sanchez has been named the New York Jets ‘ starting quarterback. Sanchez struggled early in his start at Baltimore on Monday night, but threw a touchdown pass to Leon Washington to cap his final series. The Jets traded up in
Homicide ruling, documents detail death of Jackson – Bellingham Herald
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles County coroner’s finding that the death of Michael Jackson was a homicide could mean criminal charges for his doctor, who told investigators he administered a mix of powerful drugs to treat the pop star’s insomnia hours before his death. The homicide ruling was based on
Police Report Reveals Brutal Details Of Chris Brown’s Attack On Rihanna – Starpulse.com
Chris Brown threatened to kill Rihanna in between a series of brutal punches and bites after she desperately tried to contact her assistant to come to her aid, according to the police report filed after the attack. Brown was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to stay at least 100 yards
‘Iraq Will Be a Colony of Iran’ – Middle East Online
President Obama ought to keep his promise to involve the international community in a last-ditch effort to rebalance Iraqi politics. Still, Iran has the upper hand in Iraq, says Robert Dreyfuss . Iraq’s Shiite religious parties, most with ties to Iran, have reestablished a political bloc called the
Cape mourns death of Sen. Kennedy – Cape Cod Times
August 26, 2009
Cape mourns death of Sen. Kennedy – Cape Cod Times
HYANNIS – As the sun came up today on news that Sen. Edward Kennedy had died late last night, Cape Codders reacted between cups of coffee and regardless of their political views. At the Kennedy family compound in Hyannisport, the site of much joy and heartache over the years, news trucks and vans
Homicide ruling, documents detail death of Jackson – Bellingham Herald
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles County coroner’s finding that the death of Michael Jackson was a homicide could mean criminal charges for his doctor, who told investigators he administered a mix of powerful drugs to treat the pop star’s insomnia hours before his death. The homicide ruling was based on
‘Iraq Will Be a Colony of Iran’ – Middle East Online
President Obama ought to keep his promise to involve the international community in a last-ditch effort to rebalance Iraqi politics. Still, Iran has the upper hand in Iraq, says Robert Dreyfuss . Iraq’s Shiite religious parties, most with ties to Iran, have reestablished a political bloc called the
White House Sharply Increases Project… – Washington Post
August 25, 2009
White House Sharply Increases Project… – Washington Post
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White House Sharply Increases Projections of Future Deficits
Washington Post The $787 billion economic stimulus package President Obama signed earlier this year is likely to cost "tens of billions of dollars" more than expected, helping to drive projections for next year's budget deficit to $1.5 trillion, … SCENARIOS: Impact of US budget reports Deficit Projection Goes Through Roof White House, Congress projects record deficits |
Most recent SAT scores show dispariti… – USA Today
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Most recent SAT scores show disparities by race, gender, income
USA Today Average national SAT scores for the high school class of 2009 dropped two points compared with last year, a report out today says. And while the population of test takers was the most diverse ever, average scores vary … SAT scores dip for high school class of 2009 Washington SAT scores down a bit from last year Top 25 Georgia high schools by average SAT scores` |
Palestinian PM seeks aid for embryo s… – Reuters
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Palestinian PM seeks aid for embryo state
Reuters RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – An international airport for a future state of Palestine, national institutions and new rail links were listed by the Palestinian prime minister on Tuesday in a government program needing foreign … World Agenda: Netanyahu's Europe charm offensive is one big … Three Gazans killed in Israeli airstrike, tension escalates Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Brown's office in London |
Obama appears to be serious about hav… – Los Angeles Times
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Obama appears to be serious about having fun on vacation
Los Angeles Times On Martha's Vineyard, it's golf today with the first lady and friends. Tomorrow, more golf. A pile of books to read. In between, the Fed chief is renominated. Then it's back to relaxing. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Oak Bluffs, Mass. … Martha's Vineyard's African American Legacy Obama's privacy top priority President Obama on Vacation |
