Los Angeles Times | US auto "clunker" program reaches limit Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US government's $1 billion "cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive program reached its funding limit unexpectedly after an avalanche of business exhausted its funds, an Obama administration official said late ... Auto 'Clunkers' Offer Suspended After Going Through $1 Billion Too many clunkers, too little cash Clunker deals frozen |
New York Times | Poll Finds Concern About Effects of US Government Health Plan Bloomberg July 30 (Bloomberg) -- The prospect of a government-created system that provides health care to » |
Times Online | Search Of Michael Jackson Doctor's Office Focused On Documents ... MTV.com DEA and police officials raided Dr. Conrad Murray's Las Vegas home and office early Tuesday. By Eric Ditzian Following the searches of the Las Vegas home and medical office of Michael Jackson's personal physician on Tuesday (July 28), ... What Can Brown Do for Dr. Conrad Murray...? Agents search Vegas home, office of Jackson doctor Neighbor Describes Scene at Dr. Murray's Vegas Home |
Times Online | Analysis: What they saw during the Gates arrest The Associated Press Henry Louis Gates Jr. felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up as he looked across the threshold of his home at Sgt. James Crowley. Looking back at Gates, Crowley worried about making it home safely to his wife and three children. ... Beer there or beer square: Henry Louis Gates, Cambridge cop to ... Gates, Crowley Due Soon at White House for Beer Gates-Flap Beer Summit May Be on Tap Soon |
Telegraph.co.uk | Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policeman Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A prominent black Harvard University scholar has accepted an invitation to have a beer with President Barack Obama and the white police officer who arrested him in a raci » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Union chief: Obama should apologize to Cambridge police CNN CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (CNN) -- President Obama should apologize to members of the Cambridge Police Department for saying they acted stupidly, the president of the city's police union said Friday. Sgt. Jim Crowley says he is disappointed President ... Police unions c » |
Times Online | Black scholar arrest angers Obama BBC News The US president has said police acted "stupidly" when they arrested a black Harvard scholar outside his own home. Prof Henry Louis Gates was held last week in Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the top university where he teaches. ... Obama says police acted 'stupidly' in Gates arrest Professor is down-to-earth, friends say Obama says police acted 'stupidly' in arresting black professor |
Boston Globe | Charges dropped against black Harvard professor Reuters BOSTON (Reuters) - Authorities in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Tuesday dropped disorderly conduct charges against a preeminent black scholar stemming from an incident that drew fresh attention to police treatment of minorities in the United States. ... Arrest of Prof. Gates puts focus on biased police stops No charge, but Gates case seethes Charges Against Gates Dropped, But Professor Wants Apology |
BBC News | Budget breakthrough solves California's long fiscal nightmare San Jose Mercury News SACRAMENTO â€" A tense, months-long standoff over ever-shrinking resources gave way Monday to a deal to bridge California's $26.3 billion deficit. After more than five hours of closed-door talks, the state's "Big 5" â€" top legislative ... California budget plan 'agreed' ! State leaders have tentative plan to fix budget California Reaches Budget Deal, With Billions Cut |
Washington Post | 40 years later, moon still giant leap for mankind The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" The measure of what humanity can accomplish is a size 9 1/2 bootprint. It belongs to Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. It will stay on the moon for millions of years with nothing to wipe it away, serving as an almost eternal ... First Man to Walk on the Moon Stoic » |
CBS News | Police: 6 slain in Tenn., Ala.; suspect in custody The Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. â€" Six slayings in two communities about 30 miles apart in Tennessee and Alabama are linked, and a suspect who was sitting on the front porch of a home where some the bodies were found was being questioned, authorities said Saturday. ... NEW: Man taken in custody by Tennessee authorities in six slayings Investigators Think One Suspect is Behind Six Local Killings Man suspected of two-state killing spree |
Washington Post | Obama pushes healthcare reform, critics slam cost Reuters WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's far-reaching plan to guarantee » |
guardian.co.uk | Sen. Kyl Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation ... Washington Post It's important to realize that over 100 firefighters die in the line of duty each year and an additional 80000 are injured. You need to have a command of the knowledge in order to make command decisions. You need to understand the rules and regulations ... Firefighter criticizes Sotomayor ruling New Haven firefighters speak Why judge drama failed to ignite |
Telegraph.co.uk | Q+A: Next steps in US Congress on healthcare Reuters (Reuters) - Congress has picked up the pace of its work on an overhaul of the $2.5 trillion health care industry as it tries to pass legislation in each chamber before the August congressional recess. A first Senate committee acted on Wednesday on its ... House plan boosts taxes on rich to 20-year high Kennedy Panel Clears Health Overhaul With Public Plan Health legislation might bar some from public insurance |
guardian.co.uk | Sen. Charles Schumer Questioning at Judge Sotomayor Confirmation ... Washington Post LEAHY: (OFF-MIKE) the photographers a chance -- » |
New York Times | Senators Stake Out Positions as Sotomayor Hearings Start New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The Senate Judiciary Committee quickly split along partisan lines Monday as it began a weeklong debate on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, with Democrats and Republicans presenting starkly ... Cornyn talks tough as Senate opens Sotomayor hearings |
BBC News | Cheney 'ordered CIA to hide plan' BBC News Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney gave direct orders to the CIA to conceal an intelligence programme from Congress, US media reports say. The existence of the programme, set up after 9/11, was hidden for eight years and even now its nature is not ... Cheney linked to secrecy of CIA program Cheney Ordered CIA to Hide Operation From Congress, NYT Reports Dick Cheney kept Congress in dark over CIA counterterrorism action |
BBC News | Obama urges 'strong, sustainable' governments in Africa CNN International (CNN) -- President Obama praised Ghana on Saturday for working to put its democratic government on a firmer footing, with peaceful transfers to powers. Local dignitaries greet President Obama when he arrives in Ghana on Friday. ... Obama Outlines Africa Policy During Ghana Speech In Ghana, Obama Addresses African Parliament Obama: Africa aid must be matched by good governance |
Bakersfield Now | June sweep nets 558 fugitives Boston Globe Two suspects in a fatal stabbing in Roxbury May 3 eluded a police dragnet, but authorities did not give up. Within a month, a cadre of New York and Boston police officers, working with US marshals, raided an apartment in the Bronx and ... Operation Falcon nets targeted fugitives 537 fugitives arrested in Chicago area Operation FALCON nets 35190 fugitives in annual sweep |
Telegraph.co.uk | G8 welcomes developing states, eyes climate, trade Reuters L'AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) - Leaders of the world's richest and main developing nations meet on Thursday to try to find common ground on global warming and international trade, with the poorer countries seeking ... G-8 leaders have ambitious environmental goals Obama tosses out nuke talk invite G8 summit aims at enhancing confidence in global economy |
guardian.co.uk | At Jackson Memorial, Music and Mourning New York Times Jermaine Jackson tossed a rose after singing in front of his brother's casket during the memorial service on Tuesday. More Photos > By BROOKS BARNES and MARIA NEWMAN LOS ANGELES â€" Thousands of fans â€" selected by lottery from the 1.6 million who applied ... Millions stream Michael Jackson memorial service USA Today Michael Jackson's children come out of the shadows Jackson's kids emerge from behind the veil |
guardian.co.uk | Federer Outlasts Roddick to Win Wimbledon New York Times WIMBLEDON, England â€" Andy Roddick had hoped to make Roger Federer wait for another Grand Slam tournament to win his record 15th singles title. Roger Federer with the championship trophy after winning the men's singles final match ... Federer-Sampras timeline Roge! r Federer beats Andy Roddick in nail-biter Wimbledon final Roger Federer wins historic Wimbledon; defeats Roddick |
guardian.co.uk | If White House Is Her Goal, Palin's Route Is Risky New York Times Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska offered few hints of what her next stage in national politics might be when she unexpectedly announced on Friday that she was quitting her job, 18 months before her term is up. But if some of her supporters ... Options Abound for Palin After Alaska Governorship Palin is Alaska's 'greatest gift' to US, her successor says McCain says resigning Palin will still play Republican role |
