FOXNews | Cash for clunkers program may be running on empty The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" The government's popular "cash for clunkers" program may be running out of money after only a matter of days as car shoppers flock to dealerships to take advantage of the rebates. The White House said Thursday it was assessing its options ... New funding sought for US "clunker" program ! US July Auto Sales May Rise to 2009 High on 'Clunkers' Plan Too many clunkers, too little cash |
Times Online | 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 » |
guardian.co.uk | Cops Seize Cell Phones, Hard Drive from Jackson's Doctor People Magazine Photo by: Houston Chronicle / AP Detectives and DEA agents investigating Michael Jackson's death walked away from Dr. Conrad Murray's house in Las Vegas on Tuesday with cell phones and a computer hard drive, the physician's lawyer says. ... Agents search Vegas home, office of Jackson doctor Search Of Michael Jackson Doctor's Office Focused On Documents ... Jackson probe focuses on powerful anesthetic |
BBC News | Gates' Liberal College Town No Stranger to Racial Dust-Ups ABC News The arrest of an African-American professor at his home near Harvard University gives a rare view into racial tensions in a seemingly unlikely place: America's ivory tower and its liberal environs. ... Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policeman Daley weighs in on Gates controversy Gotcha! Henry Gates, Jr. arrested by the victim of a tarnished myth |
FOXNews | 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 » |
Washington Post | Police stand by officer who arrested US scholar Reuters CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Police union officials on Friday r » |
Washington Post | Obama turns health care focus to families, voters The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" After weeks of urging lawmakers to embrace his health care agenda, President Barack Obama is taking his case back to the road Thursday as the public's qualms about the plan seem to be growing. In his comments Wednesday and at scheduled ... Obama says recovery depends on healthcare Obama makes case on health Obama shifts focus in health care debate |
guardian.co.uk | 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 Harvard Scholar Won't Be Charged |
guardian.co.uk | Aim for Mars, Apollo 11 crew says USA Today WASHINGTON â€" On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, the crew of that storied mission spoke of their great luck in being the first to go to the moon and lamented that the United States is not reaching ... Apollo 11 astronauts look beyond moon, toward Mars First Man to Walk on the Moon Stoic » |
Washington Times | 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 slaying! s Lincoln County Community Reacts To Murders Investigators Think One Suspect is Behind Six Local Killings |
CTV.ca | An Appraisal 'Cronkite' Meant the News New York Times Mr. Cronkite became a star when he was chosen to lead CBS's coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions in 1952, the first presidential election year in which television outshone radio. More Photos > By ALESSANDRA STANLEY Dissent on ... Legendary Newsman Walter Cronkite Dies at 92 Walter Cronkite: And that's the way it was Walter Cronkite dies at 92 |
Washington Post | Democrat: Obama slowing down progress on health care reform CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama's opposition to taxing employer-provided health benefits has slowed progress on passing a health care reform bill, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee complained Thursday. Sen. Max Baucus says lawmakers need ... Budget umpire: Health care bills would raise costs AMA, Insurers Split on House Health Bill Public Plan Budget umpire: Health care bills would raise costs |
BBC News | On Sixth Try, Endeavour Lifts Off New York Times KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. â€" For the space shuttle Endeavour, the sixth time proved to be the charm. The space shuttle Endeavour launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Submit photographs of you (or ... Space shuttle blasts off after month's delay US space shuttle launched to space station Endeavour heads for ISS on sixth try |
Telegraph.co.uk | Firefighters' reaction to Sotomayor mixed The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) â€" Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings were met Tuesday with mixed feelings from firefighters as lawmakers questioned her opinion in the New Haven, Conn., reverse discrimination case. The Supreme Court recently ... Sotomayor: 'wise Latina' a bad choice of words Supreme Court's Ricci Ruling Set Up New Precedent, Sotomayor Argues Sen. Chuck Schumer Holds a Hearing on the Nomination of Judge ... |
FOXNews | Sotomayor's Record on Enviro Issues Faces Scrutiny as Hearings Begin New York Times The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings today on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. And while environmental issues are not expected to play a significant role in the weeklong proceedings, ... Sotomayor confirmation hearing excerpts Sotomayor Promises "Fidelity to the Law" Sotomayor pledges to serve 'larger interest of impartial justice' |
BBC Ukrainian.com | Obama in Ghana: War a 'millstone around Africa's neck' CNN International (CNN) -- For too many Africans, "conflict is a part of life," President Obama told Ghana's Parliament on Saturday. President Obama speaks before Ghana's Parliament on Saturday. "There are wars over land and wars over resources. ... Obama: Africa aid must be matched by good governance Obama Outlines Africa Policy During Ghana Speech In Ghana, Obama Addresses African Parliament |
Washington Post | Burris reportedly will not seek Senate seat in 2010 CNN Illinois Sen. Roland Burris not expected to run for Senate next year, source tells CNN By Mark Preston and Ted Barrett (CNN) -- Sen. Roland Burris, D-Illinois, is expected to announce Friday that he will not run for a full six-year term next year, ... Illinois Senator Won't Run in '10, Officials Say AP sources: Burris won't seek full Senate term Senator Burris Won't Seek Full Term in 2010, Harry Reid Says |
CTV.ca | Chinese leader's withdrawal knocks G-8 meeting down a notch Los Angeles Times Hu Jintao's absence is particularly conspicuous because the summit is to address issues in which China plays a big role in the problem and solution, including climate change and the economic meltdown. By Henry Chu and Christi Parsons Reporting from ... Broader Carbon Proposal Is Rejected G8 leaders agree on lowered target of emission reduction G8 welcomes developing states, eyes climate, trade |
guardian.co.uk | Jackson memorial strikes elegant balance Reuters LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Balancing the delicate choices about entertainment vs. eulogy, the Michael Jackson memorial worked incredibly well as both without bowing to the expectations of either. Tuesday's event as Staples ... Millions stream Michael Jackson memorial service Funeral of a Superstar as a Media Moment Michael Jackson's children come out of the shadows |
FOXNews | Russian civil society leaders to appeal to Obama Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian civil society leaders will appeal to President Barack Obama on Tuesday to focus a spotlight on the country's democratic deficit and lack of transparency. Obama plans to dedicate several hours to dozens ... Russia, US Cooperation on Afghanistan Shows 180 Degree Turn Economy On Back Burner On Day One Of Obama-Medvedev Summit |
BBC News | Federer edges Roddick in epic final Washington Post LONDON (Reuters) - Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in one of the most extraordinary finals ever seen at Wimbledon on Sunday, holding off an incredible ch » |
FOXNews | 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 ... Palin keeps low-profile after surprise news Options Abound for Palin After Alaska Governorship Palin is Alaska's 'greatest gift' to US, her successor says |
