The Economist (blog) | At hearings, Elena Kagan charmed her critics -- and seemed to enjoy herself Washington Post The Senate Judiciary Committee continues confirmation hearings for nominee Kagan, who pledged in prepared remarks to support judicial restraint and a "modest" role for the high court. By Ann Gerhart By the end of 17 hours of senatorial grilling, ... Kagan and Roberts united at confirmation hearings Kagan's Commerce Show-and-Tell |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
At hearings, Elena Kagan charmed her critics -- and seemed to enjoy herself - Washington Post
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties - Voice of America
Washington Post | White House: Spy Arrests Will Not Harm US-Russian Ties Voice of America Photo: AP The White House says the arrests of 11 people in an » |
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
G20 parts ways in search of lasting recovery - Reuters
Globe and Mail | G20 parts ways in search of lasting recovery Reuters US President Barack Obama gestures as world leaders gather for a group photo at the G20 Summit in Toronto June 27, 2010. Pictured are: South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Obama, Saudi King Abdullah, ... G20 struggles to find united policy G20 delays new bank rules to safeguard recovery G20 summit concludes with firm fiscal targets |
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Day 67: The Latest on the Oil Spill - New York Times
Washington Post | Day 67: The Latest on the Oil Spill New York Times Tropical Storm Alex formed in the western Caribbean on Saturday, but officials overseeing the response in the Gulf of Mexico said it was still unclear whether the storm would affect the area near the blown-out well. Adm. Thad W. » |
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Friday, June 25, 2010
The Post Shouldn't Have Fired Weigel - The Atlantic
Wonkette (satire) (blog) | The Post Shouldn't Have Fired Weigel The Atlantic Marc Ambinder - Marc Ambinder is the politics editor of The Atlantic. He has covered Washington for ABC News and the Hotline, and he is chief political consultant to CBS News. Follow him on Twitter @marcambinder Marc Ambinder is the politics editor for ... Dave Weigel and the Culture of Exposure David Weigel resigns because old media can't have nice things Blogger loses job; Post loses standing among conservatives |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Congress Fails to Pass an Extension of Jobless Aid - New York Times
Washington Post | Congress Fails to Pass an Extension of Jobless Aid New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Legislation to extend unemployment subsidies for hundreds of thousands of Americans who have exhausted their jobless benefits teetered on the edge of collapse on Thursday, as Senate Democrats and Republicans traded ... Senate again rejects emergency spending package * Jobs, state aid bill blocked in Senate Republicans kill Senate jobless aid measure |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The McChrystal Rolling Stone article: the story behind the story - Christian Science Monitor
The Hindu | The McChrystal Rolling Stone article: the story behind the story Christian Science Monitor The McChrystal Rolling Stone article was written by a freelance reporter who ended up in an impromptu 'embed' with McChrystal because of the Iceland volcano. Gen. Stanley McChrystal works aboard a C-130 over Afghanistan in this photo used in the ... The 'Energizer general' is soon back running a war Decision to Dismiss McChrystal Came Swiftly |
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Supreme Court ruling barring aid to terrorist groups: why some lament it - Christian Science Monitor
The Guardian | Supreme Court ruling barring aid to terrorist groups: why some lament it Christian Science Monitor Humanitarian and peace organizations say their direct interaction with violent or terrorist groups is vital to intervention efforts. The Supreme Court decision Monday means they do it at their peril. The Supreme Court ruling on Monday has put ... High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama 'Material Support' Bans and the Criminalization of Political Advocacy High court: Law banning 'support' of terror groups constitutional |
Sunday, June 20, 2010
BP Cautiously Resumes Collection Efforts - Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.uk | BP Cautiously Resumes Collection Efforts W » |
Saturday, June 19, 2010
BP: Tony Hayward remains in charge - USA Today
CBC.ca | BP: Tony Hayward remains in charge USA Today BP clarified on Saturday that Tony Hayward was still in charge of the energy giant and its Gulf cleanup operations a day after another executive told Sky News that Hayward was relinguishing day-to-day spill duties, the New York Times reports. ... BP CEO's yacht outing infuriates Gulf residents BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge Dear Tony Hayward: You Do Not Have Your Life Back |
Friday, June 18, 2010
Slovenia-US: Winners and losers - Yahoo! Sports
Reuters | Slovenia-US: Winners and losers Yahoo! Sports JOHANNESBURG â€" Don't be fooled by the protestations and anti-referee sentiment and the heartbreaking end to a thrilling contest. However much the United States oozed disappointment at the end of their 2-2 ... Users get creative with Wikipedia page of USA-Slovenia referee World Cup Today U.S. vs. Slovenia at the World Cup: OK, Now We're Mad |
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
BP CEO's Day in Congress' Kangaroo Court - FOXNews
Telegraph.co.uk | BP CEO's Day in Congress' Kangaroo Court FOXNews That's what BP's Tony Hayward was on Thursday: a big, old piñata with an annoying British accent, no less â€" which works fine in James Bond movies, but wasn't exactly cutting it today in Washington. Look, Tony had it coming. ... Evasive BP CEO leaves Congress flummoxed A Bad Day for Joe Barton and Tony Hayward Hayward estimates size of oil field at 2B g » |
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Obama announces BP's $20B compensation fund - USA Today
The Guardian | Obama announces BP's $20B compensation fund USA Today By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images By Brendan Smialowsk, Getty Images President Obama announced Wednesday that energy giant BP will finance a $20 billion fund to compensate people whose livelihoods have been damaged by the devastating oil spill in the ... BP to create $20 billion claims fund, suspend dividend Obama Draws Bipartisan Criticism for Using Oil Spill to Push Energy Policy BP 'sm » |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
US Man Arrested in Pakistan says He Was Hunting Bin Laden - Voice of America
ABC News | US Man Arrested in Pakistan says He Was Hunting Bin Laden Voice of America Police in Pakistan have detained an armed 52-year-old American man for » |
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Germany beats 10-man Australia 4-0 at World Cup - The Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk | Germany beats 10-man Australia 4-0 at World Cup The Associated Press DURBAN, South Africa â€" Germany scored two goals in each half and Tim Cahill was sent off as three-time champion Germany beat Australia 4-0 Sunday in Group D of the World Cup. Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose scored in the first 30 minutes as Australia ... Germany Beats Australia 4-0 in Soccer World Cup Group D Match Germany Routs Australia 4-0 |
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
US earns stunning 1-1 draw with England as GK Robert Green gives Yanks big ... - New York Daily News
CBC.ca | US earns stunning 1-1 draw with England as GK Robert Green gives Yanks big ... New York Daily News England's Robert Green fumbles a shot by Clint Dempsey that gives the Americans a 1-1 draw. Clint Dempsey fires the shot that Green can't handle as the US earns a valuable point in Group C. RUSTENBURG, South Africa - If the world ... Skipper Gerrard backing Green Recap: USA vs. England Dempsey goal gives US 1-1 tie against England |
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Friday, June 11, 2010
At least 20 dead, many missing in Arkansas flood - Reuters
Seattle Post Intelligencer | At least 20 dead, many missing in Arkansas flood Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - Flash floods swept through a campground in western Arkansas overnight, killing at least 20 people as they slept and leaving an estimated 36 missing, state officials said on Friday. A w » |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Heavier oil from Gulf spill washes up in Florida - Reuters
CBC.ca | Heavier oil from Gulf spill washes up in Florida Reuters PENSACOLA BEACH Florida (Reuters) - Heavier concentrations of oil from the gushing Gulf of Mexico leak have begun sloshing up on Florida seashores as the state ramps up its effort to keep its coastline clean. Tar b » |
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Company sending more oil-collecting help to Gulf of Mexico - msnbc.com
The Guardian | Company sending more oil-collecting help to Gulf of Mexico msnbc.com BP on Wednesday played down government reports of undersea oil plumes from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico, insisting that it has not found any significant concentration of crude under the surface. "We haven't found any large concentrations of oil ... Senators' quandary in BP oil spill hearing: safety vs. jobs AP IMPACT: BP spill response plans severely flawed BP Shares Slammed in Late-Day Trading in New York |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
2 New Jersey Terror Suspects Had Tried to Go to Iraq, Authorities Say - FOXNews
Reuters | 2 New Jersey Terror Suspects Had Tried to Go to Iraq, Authorities Say FOXNews Mohamed Mahmood Alessa's home in North Bergen, NJ Teams of state and federal law enforcement agents who have been investigating Alessa since 2006 took him and Carlos Eduardo Almonte into custody Saturday. Both men are scheduled to appear Monday in ... NJ men accused of trying to join Somali terrorists N.J. Men Arrested on Terror Charges |
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