CBS News | Charlie Rangel: List of Charges CBS News For each violation, the Investigative Subcommittee scrutinizing Rangel determined there is "substantial reason to believe that a violation of the Code of Official Conduct, or of a law, rule, regulation, or other standard of conduct applicable to the ... |
The Hindu | Pakistan suffers its worst ever plane crash with 152 passengers lost The Guardian A queue of ambulances brought a stream of bodies to Islamabad's main hospital today, after the worst air crash in Pakistan claimed the lives of » |
Reuters | BP sends Tony Hayward to Russia to appease US The Guardian BP is poised to stun the City tomorrow by nominating Tony Hayward to the board of its Russian business as a consolation prize for being axed as chief executive. Following its board meeting in London, the oil group will form » |
CBS News | Iowa's Lake Delhi Dam Bursts Due to Flooding CBS News Maquoketa River water gushes out of the Delhi Dam as areas surrounding the Maquoketa River continue to flood on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in Delhi, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Julie Koehn) (CBS) (AP) The Lake Delhi dam in eastern Iowa failed Saturday as ... 'Catastrophic release of water' threatens towns Dam fails in eastern Iowa, causing massive flooding Iowa residents evacuated after dam fails |
Boston Globe | Obama signs extension of unemployment benefits Los Angeles Times By a Times staff writer President Obama signed legislation Thursday extending jobless benefits to 2.5 million unemployed Americans, ending a long partisan battle. The House passed the measure earlier Thursday, a day after the Senate did. ... Obama signs unemployment benefits extension, blasts Republicans Unemployment benefits restored to 12650 Utahns US House votes to restore jobless aid for millions |
msnbc.com | After Talking of Testimony, Blagojevich May Bypass It New York Times CHICAGO â€" For months, Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, has made it clear to anyone who would listen that he planned to testify in his corruption trial. In fact, he suggested, he could barely wait another instant to ... Ex-Ill. Gov Blagojevich may remain silent at trial Rod Blagojevich may not testify in his own defense Blagojevich Apparently Gets Spooked, Not Expected to Testify |
New York Times (blog) | America's secret army: how the 'war on terror' created a new industry The Guardian In the cloak and dagger world of intelligence, the assumption fed by countless spy novels and TV dramas is that top-secret security clearance is restricted to an elite few known only by codes such as M and C. Not so in today's America. ... Report: Size of US Intelligence Hurts Effectiveness Secret world outlined by Post includes local firms A Look at The Washington Post's 'Top Secret America' |
Sky News | Dozens killed in suicide bombings at Sunni militia meetings in Iraq Washington Post BAGHDAD -- Two suicide bombers killed at least 35 people at gatherings of government-backed Sunni militia members Sunday,security officials said. The two morning attacks come in the midst of a continued political ... Dozens Killed in Iraq Suicide Attacks Suicide bomber targets Iraq militia Iraq security forces attacked by suicide bomber |
The Guardian | Open blog: Oosthuizen leads; Tiger 3-under; Daly implodes USA Today USA TODAY is following the second round of the British Open. The tournament is on ESPN. 4:51: Tom Watson almost holes out on the 18th. His chip shot rolls to within about an inch of the cup. He taps in for the birdie and finishes at 4-over, ... British Open 2010: Wind at St. Andrews wreaks havoc on leader board Fierce wind makes for brutal day at St. Andrews British Open Second Round News & Notes |
CBC.ca | BP Begins Test That Could Halt Oil Spill New York Times Dave Martin/AP By HENRY FOUNTAIN and LIZ ROBBINS ABOARD THE RESOLUTE, 40 miles off Louisiana â€" BP has begun a critical test of the runaway well that could fin » |
Globe and Mail | 3 dead in New Mexico business shooting, police say CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Some 85 employees who were inside the building at the time of the shooting were interviewed before being released. (CNN) -- New Mexico authorities said a former employee shot and killed two people at a business Monday in ... Gunman kills 2, then himself in Albuquerque office shooting Police: 3 dead, 4 wounded in Albuquerque shooting Shooter Kills 2 at Albuquerque Business Before Killing Himself |
msnbc.com | Watching LeBron James' party was surreal ESPN MIAMI -- This was audacious behavior even for Miami, a city that basks in excess when it comes to partying. The stage, the runway, the huge neon sign that said "HEAT" in red letters. The smoke machines. The colored lights. ... LeBron's mural coming down in Cleveland Howard could sign with Heat Cleveland washes its hands, stores and w » |
TSN | LeBron James & Co. evoke great trios ESPN LeBron James. Dwyane Wade. Chris Bosh. A formidable potential trio, to be sure. But where would they rank among the greatest sports, pop culture and historical triumvirates of » |
The Guardian | Army Intelligence Analyst Charged for Leaking Classified Information Wired News A US Army intelligence analyst suspected of leaking videos and documents to Wikileaks was charged Monday with eight violations of federal criminal law, including unauthorized computer access, and a single count of ... Charges Announced for Soldier Accused of Leaking Video US soldier linked to Wikileaks video of Iraq attack is charged US private Bradley Manning charged with leaking Iraq killings video |
The Hindu | Large-scale skimmer continues testing in Gulf CNN By the CNN Wire Staff New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- A ship billed as the world's largest skimming vessel will continue testing its abilities in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday. The boat, which sw » |
The Guardian | Prosecutors: NY suspect spilled Russia spy details The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" Within hours of his capture, US prosecutors say, Russian spy suspect Juan Lazaro admitted his name was an alias. So who is he? Lazaro wasn't saying â€" not "even for his son," court papers say. Lazaro's admission â€" and defiance â€" was revealed ... Two accused Russian spies are denied bail Spy suspect 'admits working for Russia' Russian spy suspect granted bail |
