Reuters | Netanyahu's cancellation of meeting with Obama delays efforts to improve ties Washington Post Israeli naval commandos seized an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip early Monday, leaving at least nine dead and dozens wounded, and sparking protests and condemnations around the world. By Michael D. Shear The decision by Israeli Prime Minister ... Obama urges Netanyahu to get facts on ship raid Israel's Raid Complicates U.S. Strategy |
Monday, May 31, 2010
Netanyahu's cancellation of meeting with Obama delays efforts to improve ties - Washington Post
Sunday, May 30, 2010
US Plans 'for Worst' in Gulf, Seeing Risk in Leak Strategy - New York Times
ABC News | US Plans 'for Worst' in Gulf, Seeing Risk in Leak Strategy New York Times Jae C. Hong/AP A worker left the beach as storm clouds approached in Grand Isle, La., on Sunday. By JOSEPH BERGER and LESLIE KAUFMAN After the failure of an effort to seal off a well spewing oil one mile beneath the Gulf of Mexico, ... BP says crude may continue flowing into gulf until August Government, BP spar over size of oil leak Now that 'top kill' has failed, what's next in Gulf oil spill? |
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Dennis Hopper dies at 74; actor directed counterculture classic 'Easy Rider' - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times | Dennis Hopper dies at 74; actor directed counterculture classic 'Easy Rider' Los Angeles Times Hopper made his acting debut in 'Rebel Without a Cause' in 1955. He later descended into years of drug and alcohol abuse, but made a comeback in 1986 with his Oscar-nominated role in 'Hoosiers.' Dennis Hopper narrates the documentary movie, ... Dennis Hopper photos: 1936-2010 Dennis Hopper dead at 74 Dennis Hopper Dies |
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Friday, May 28, 2010
White House asked Bill Clinton to talk to Joe Sestak about Senate run - Washington Post
New York Times (blog) | White House asked Bill Clinton to talk to Joe Sestak about Senate run Washington Post At the urging of the Obama White House, former President Bill Clinton asked Rep. Joe Sestak if he would abandon his plans to ch » |
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Is oil spill becoming Obama's Katrina? - USA Today
The Guardian | Is oil spill becoming Obama's Katrina? USA Today By Jae C. Hong, AP By Charles Dharapak, AP file By Mimi H » |
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims - Reuters
Reuters | Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims Reuters LOS ANGELES, May 24 (Reuters) - More than 300 sea birds, the bulk of them brown pelicans and northern gannets, have been found dead along the US Gulf Coast during the first five weeks of BP's huge oil spill off Louisiana, ... BP Should Lead Effort to Stop Spill, Says Coast Guard |
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
'Pilot error' kills 158 in fireball plane crash - Times Online
Times Online | 'Pilot error' kills 158 in fireb » |
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Obama's top intelligence adviser resigns - CNN
Washington Post | Obama's top intelligence adviser resigns CNN A Senate Intelligence Committee report criticized the counterterrorism center overseen by Dennis C. Blair's office. Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair has resigned, officials confirmed Thursday (CNN) -- President Obama's top intelligence ... Obama to replace spy chief Blair: report Blair to Leave Intelligence Post After Rocky Tenure Exclusive: President Obama To Replace Director of National Intelligence Dennis ... |
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Arizona Official Threatens to Cut Off Los Angeles Power as Payback for Boycott - FOXNews
FOXNews | Arizona Official Threatens to Cut Off Los Angeles Power as Payback for Boycott FOXNews Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Wednesday defiantly rejected a warning by a top Arizona utilities official that the state could cut off power to Los Angeles should the city proceed with its boycott of » |
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Big Oil Plots Its Comeback - Forbes
The Guardian | Big Oil Plots Its Comeback Forbes BP Chief Tony Hayward thinks the Gulf spill might help the oil industry. Could he be right? Despite the death threats, BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward says he's sleeping well these days. He looks it: fresh, almost relaxed in his makeshift corner office ... Atlantic coast now under threat as current spreads Gulf oil slick Gulf Oil Spill Clouds Future For Oilfield-Service Companies |
Monday, May 17, 2010
Interior Department's Top Oil and Gas Official Quits in Wake of Gulf Oil Spill - FOXNews
FOXNews | Interior Department's Top Oil and Gas Official Quits in Wake of Gulf Oil Spill FOXNews The head of the Interior Department's embattled oil and gas drilling program announced Monday he is retiring at the end of the month, a move that comes as the agency he runs faces a shake-up following the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. ... Senior Oil Regulator at MMS to Retire |
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Tube Offers a 'Limited Success' in Oil Leak, BP Says - New York Times
The Guardian | Tube Offers a 'Limited Success' in Oil Leak, BP Says New York Times NEW ORLEANS, La. â€" An experimental attempt to stop an oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico experienced some limited success over the weekend, BP announced Sunday afternoon. Where have you seen the impact of the spill? ... BP Inserts Siphon Into Oil Leak |
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
US demands oil spill costs 'clarification' from BP - BBC News
BBC News | US demands oil spill costs 'clarification' from BP BBC News The US government has demanded immediate clarification from BP over its commitment to pay for costs caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Obama administration said it wanted to be sure BP would honour commitments not to limit payments for ... Sm » |
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Attorney General: Suspects Detained in Times Square Bomb Plot - Voice of America
New York Daily News | Attorney General: Suspects Detained in Times Square Bomb Plot Voice of America Photo: AP US Attorney General Eric Holder says several people were taken into custody during raids in the northeastern United States in connection with this month's failed Times Square car bombing in New York City. Holder faced questions from ... Searches in Times Square probe yield 3 arrests Three arrested in Times Square bomb probe Holder vows to pursue Times Square suspects abroad |
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Gulf oil spill: firms ignored warning signs before blast, inquiry hears - The Guardian
The Guardian | Gulf oil spill: firms ignored warning signs before blast, inquiry hears The Guardian Oil executives ignored warning signs in the hours before the disastrous Deepwater rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico last month, a congressional hearing heard today. In a second day of hearings, the House of Representatives' energy and commerce ... Lawmakers Cite Failure of Safety Measure in Gulf Spill BP deploys top hat at spill site as hearings continue House panel blames rig device in BP oil spill |
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Cameron Accept's Queen Invitation to Be New British Prime Minister - FOXNews
The Guardian | Cameron Accept's Queen Invitation to Be New British Prime Minister FOXNews Queen Elizabeth accepted the invitation of Conservative Party leader David Cameron to become Britain's new prime minister Tuesday night after Gordon Brown resigned following his failure to form a coalition government with another liberal party after ... Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg had a private meeting with David Cameron on Tuesday RPT-NEWSMAKER-UK's Brown steps down as Prime Minister David Cameron faces toughest hand of cards ever dealt a new prime minister |
Monday, May 10, 2010
Elena Kagan, Supreme Court nominee: GOP's verdict is she's 'rubber stamp' for ... - New York Daily News
The Guardian (blog) | Elena Kagan, Supreme Court nominee: GOP's verdict is she's 'rubber stamp' for ... New York Daily News Elena Kagan, Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, is being judged by Repubicans as lacking on several fronts. What do you think about President Obama's selection of Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the US Supreme Court? ... The Left Struggles to Define Elena Kagan Inhofe says he'll oppose Kagan nomination Smart Girls Were the Rule at Kagan's High School |
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Times Square bombing: Sign of desperation from Pakistan Taliban? - Christian Science Monitor
Globe and Mail | Times Square bombing: Sign of desperation from Pakistan Taliban? Christian Science Monitor Two Obama administration officials said Sunday that the Pakistan Taliban was likely behind the failed Times Square bombing May 1. On the run at home because of Pakistan offensives and US airstrikes, the Pakistan Taliban might be trying to lash out any ... Taliban behind Times Square plot, says US Pakistani Taliban behind Times Square bombing attempt, White House says US Urges Action in Pakistan After Failed Bombing |
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mechanical Failure Causes SI Ferry Crash, 37 Injured - NY1
CBC.ca | Mechanical Failure Causes SI Ferry Crash, 37 Injured NY1 The Department of Transportation says a Staten Island Ferry boat involved with a fatal 2003 crash had a mechanical problem and crashed into a dock at the St. George Ferry Terminal this morning, and fire officials say 37 people were injured. ... Dozens hurt as NY Staten Island ferry hits dock Staten Island Ferry Hits Pier |
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Containment dome heading for spill source - MarketWatch
Globe and Mail | Containment dome heading for spill source MarketWatch CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Petrochemical giant BP PLC, working with US Coast guard and others, was racing Friday to deploy a piece of sophisticated, albeit untested, technology to contain the massive oil leaking from a well ... Some oil spill events from Friday, May 7, 2010 Gulf Crews Fighting Spill May Get Help From Weather Containment dome prepped over oil leak site |
Thursday, May 6, 2010
BP moves containment structure to oil spill site - MarketWatch
Reuters | BP moves containment structure to oil spill site MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- A motor vessel carrying a 100-ton, 40-foot t » |
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