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Religious leaders hit back at Hawking Religious leaders hit back at Hawking 03.09.2010 - 22:40 (GMT+01:00) After physicist Stephen Hawking's claim that God didn't create the universe, the head of the Church of England says that "physics on its own will not settle the question of why there is something rather than nothing."
Acid victim:Shades,God saved eyes Acid victim:Shades,God saved eyes 04.09.2010 - 00:35 (GMT+01:00) Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
Vet gets Medal of Honor after 42 years Vet gets Medal of Honor after 42 years 03.09.2010 - 23:10 (GMT+01:00) President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest award for bravery, to Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger for his valor in saving the lives of three wounded comrades in Laos in 1968, the White House announced Friday.
Opinion:Plea to free U.S. hikers in Iran Opinion:Plea to free U.S. hikers in Iran 03.09.2010 - 20:59 (GMT+01:00) When the month of Ramadan began, I received a letter from Laura Fattal, the mother of one of the three young American hikers detained in Iran. In it, Fattal appealed to me, the first Muslim scholar she had contacted, to intervene on behalf of her son and his two friends.
UPS plane crashes near Dubai,kills 2 UPS plane crashes near Dubai,kills 2 03.09.2010 - 21:24 (GMT+01:00) A cargo plane has crashed in an uninhabited area near the Dubai airport, according to the official WAM news agency in the United Arab Emirates.
Florida love triangle killer sentenced Florida love triangle killer sentenced 03.09.2010 - 22:38 (GMT+01:00) A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.
Settlements stall Mideast peace talks Settlements stall Mideast peace talks 03.09.2010 - 20:11 (GMT+01:00) After two days of meetings and talks led by President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Israeli and Palestinian leaders leave Washington deadlocked over the contentious issue of Israeli settlements.
7.0 quake strikes New Zealand 7.0 quake strikes New Zealand 03.09.2010 - 20:06 (GMT+01:00) A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has struck near New Zealand's second largest city. Residents report substantial damage from the quake, which hit at 4:35 a.m. local time.
Feds bust huge human-trafficking ring Feds bust huge human-trafficking ring 03.09.2010 - 20:09 (GMT+01:00) Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
Caution urged for coastal visitors Caution urged for coastal visitors 03.09.2010 - 19:26 (GMT+01:00) Travelers with Labor Day weekend plans along beaches in Hurricane Earl's path should proceed with caution, check road conditions and confirm lodging plans before starting out, safety and tourism officials say.
Silver lining in jobs report Silver lining in jobs report 03.09.2010 - 18:08 (GMT+01:00) Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs.
Obama promises new jobs initiatives Obama promises new jobs initiatives 03.09.2010 - 18:36 (GMT+01:00) President Obama promised to lay out a broad package of ideas for job creation next week and slamming Senate Republicans for blocking his small business aid legislation.
Beer chills 200 years under the sea Beer chills 200 years under the sea 03.09.2010 - 12:33 (GMT+01:00) First there was the discovery of dozens of bottles of 200-year-old champagne, but now salvage divers have recovered what they believe to be the world's oldest beer, taking advertisers' notion of 'drinkability' to another level.
Scientists:UV rays make water in space Scientists:UV rays make water in space 03.09.2010 - 17:41 (GMT+01:00) European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight.
Opinion:Peace talks test Netanyahu Opinion:Peace talks test Netanyahu 03.09.2010 - 15:24 (GMT+01:00) Watching the Israeli and Palestinian leaders trudge to Washington for one more peace summit, one might wonder why President Obama invited them. Why should the president invest his prestige in an effort that looks so unpromising'

USA Today
Weakening Hurricane Earl aims for Mass. Weakening Hurricane Earl aims for Mass. 04.09.2010 - 00:21 (GMT+01:00) Hurricane Earl continued to take aim on southeastern New England on Friday afternoon, but the storm was "losing its punch," according to the ...
Report:Health law's small biz tax cre... Report:Health law's small biz tax credit could expand coverage 03.09.2010 - 23:39 (GMT+01:00) During the first phase of the health care reform law, some small businesses will be eligible for tax credits, affecting 16.6 million workers, ...
Outbreak linked to ground beef puts f... Outbreak linked to ground beef puts focus on meat oversight 03.09.2010 - 21:57 (GMT+01:00) The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation's ...
Salmonella outbreak spurs push agains... Salmonella outbreak spurs push against industrial farms 03.09.2010 - 21:09 (GMT+01:00) Are eggs from caged or cage-free hens more at risk for food-borne illnesses' Depends on if you ask industrial agriculture representatives or ...
'DASH' diet can lower heart attack ri... 'DASH' diet can lower heart attack risk almost 20% 03.09.2010 - 19:29 (GMT+01:00) Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats can significantly lower the risk of heart attack for people with mildly ...
Bone drugs may raise throat cancer risk Bone drugs may raise throat cancer risk 03.09.2010 - 19:06 (GMT+01:00) People who take bone-strengthening osteoporosis drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study su ...
Paris mosque won't bite burger chain'... Paris mosque won't bite burger chain's Muslim outreach 03.09.2010 - 18:19 (GMT+01:00) Note to big companies hoping to tap into France's lucrative but long-neglected Muslim consumer market: Pitfalls may await, and not only in the ...
Small gains made in Mideast peace talks Small gains made in Mideast peace talks 03.09.2010 - 06:52 (GMT+01:00) Israelis and Palestinians have embarked on another round of peace talks an outcome that Middle East experts said is about as good as it gets ...
For families of Muslim 9/11 victims,a... For families of Muslim 9/11 victims,a new pain 03.09.2010 - 03:41 (GMT+01:00) Some relatives of Muslim 9/11 victims worry the flap over a mosque near Ground Zero is feeding a revival of Islamophobia they felt in 2001.
Study:Friends help college females av... Study:Friends help college females avoid risky sex after drinking 03.09.2010 - 01:10 (GMT+01:00) College students use a number of strategies to prevent their female friends from engaging in risky sexual behavior after a night of heavy drinking, ...
Dems in power could be in peril,poll ... Dems in power could be in peril,poll says 03.09.2010 - 01:51 (GMT+01:00) Democratic congressional candidates face a political landscape even rockier than those in 1994 and 2006 that ended with election upheavals ...
Corporate alliances help keep state p... Corporate alliances help keep state parks afloat 02.09.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00) A visitor has to look closely to find it, but here, in a remote mountain forest of Southern California, is a sign of what's to come for state ...
Creation came 'from nothing,' not God... Creation came 'from nothing,' not God:Stephen Hawking 02.09.2010 - 23:29 (GMT+01:00) Did creation need a creator' British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God ...
U.S. government sues Ariz. sheriff in... U.S. government sues Ariz. sheriff in civil rights probe 02.09.2010 - 22:00 (GMT+01:00) The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more than a year to turn over records ...
Local students benefit from private c... Local students benefit from private colleges' financial aid 02.09.2010 - 21:14 (GMT+01:00) Hoping to portray themselves as better neighbors, private colleges nationwide are sweetening financial aid packages for students in their own ...

Los Angeles Times
Whitman's money blankets the electorate Whitman's money blankets the electorate 04.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The GOP candidate has already given $104 million to her campaign. She buys TV, direct mail and a Web presence. Yet she and Brown remain tied in polls 9 weeks before the election.Meg Whitman's record-breaking spending in the race for governor has enabled her campaign to blanket California with more T [...]
Critic's Notebook:With Jonathan Franz... Critic's Notebook:With Jonathan Franzen,judge the novel,not the man 04.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) 'Freedom' deserves to stand on its own merits. What people think about the author personally should not matter.Although Jonathan Franzen's novel "Freedom" came out only on Tuesday, it has been the subject of impassioned debate for the better part of a month now, both in the review pages of most majo [...]
Obama to propose new incentives to sp... Obama to propose new incentives to spur employment 04.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The latest government figures show hiring remains lackluster, with the nation's jobless rate rising to 9.6% in August.Pressure on President Obama to do something about the weakening economy intensified Friday with new government data showing that hiring remains lackluster, nudging the nation's unemp [...]
Genetically modified salmon safe to e... Genetically modified salmon safe to eat,FDA report says 04.09.2010 - 02:15 (GMT+01:00) AquAdvantage salmon would be the first gene-altered animal grown commercially for food. The agency says cross-breeding between the new fish and wild populations is 'unlikely,' but some are wary.Genetically modified salmon safe to eat, FDA report says
Migrant massacre shakes Central America Migrant massacre shakes Central America 04.09.2010 - 02:17 (GMT+01:00) The recent killing of 72 people, from El Salvador, Honduras and other nations, as they tried to cross through Mexico into the U.S., has sent shockwaves across the continent. But many may still attempt the perilous trek.Cayetano Flores wishes he had just said no.
Arab states pressing for IAEA control... Arab states pressing for IAEA controls over Israel nuclear program 04.09.2010 - 02:05 (GMT+01:00) Documents reveal a battle between the West and developing countries over whether to place Israel's nuclear program under controls, as demanded by an Arab-sponsored resolution adopted by the IAEA.Arab countries are stepping up efforts to pry open Israel's nuclear program, according to letters by dipl [...]
Big win at casino may have led to sla... Big win at casino may have led to slaying,police believe 04.09.2010 - 01:31 (GMT+01:00) Detectives believe a man was followed home from a Hawaiian Gardens casino and robbed of his winnings before being killed on a Santa Ana street this morning.
Weaker Hurricane Earl heads for New E... Weaker Hurricane Earl heads for New England 04.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Despite losing some punch, the storm still packs dangerous winds, officials warnHurricane Earl weakened Friday as it sped north toward New England, lashing coastal communities with heavy winds and rain while disrupting travel on the eve of a three-day weekend.
Rise in public benefits to children o... Rise in public benefits to children of illegal immigrants in L.A. County has supervisor 'very concerned' 03.09.2010 - 23:47 (GMT+01:00) Welfare payments to children of illegal immigrants in Los Angeles County increased in July to $52 million, prompting renewed calls from one county supervisor to rein in public benefits to such families.
Frank McCourt portrays wife as having... Frank McCourt portrays wife as having an appetite for houses,financial security 03.09.2010 - 20:39 (GMT+01:00) In his fourth day on the stand, Frank McCourt portrayed his wife, Jamie, as a woman with a voracious appetite for houses and financial security.
Bell subpoenas Rizzo's personal e-mai... Bell subpoenas Rizzo's personal e-mail account to see if he was using it to conduct city business 03.09.2010 - 22:35 (GMT+01:00) Bell city leaders said they suspect former City Administrator Robert Rizzo conducted city business using his own personal e-mail account and have issued subpoenas to obtain copies of messages going back five years.
Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand'... Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; no injuries immediately reported 03.09.2010 - 22:29 (GMT+01:00) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of serious injuries, but looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said.
UC Irvine shortens but won't lift cam... UC Irvine shortens but won't lift campus ban on Muslim group,students say 03.09.2010 - 22:37 (GMT+01:00) The suspension of a Muslim student group at UC Irvine was upheld Friday by university officials, but the recommended yearlong ban was cut in half, the Muslim group announced, meaning the group will be able to begin participating in campus activities in December.
Westside subway won't relieve much tr... Westside subway won't relieve much traffic,according to MTA's draft environmental impact report 03.09.2010 - 20:35 (GMT+01:00) While the proposed Westside subway extension is expected to provide substantial benefits to transit riders, the multibillion-dollar project -- contrary to one of its selling points -- will do little to relieve traffic congestion in West Los Angeles, a new environmental review shows.
Winner at Hawaiian Gardens casino rob... Winner at Hawaiian Gardens casino robbed,killed 03.09.2010 - 20:12 (GMT+01:00) Dozens of $20 bills lay like confetti on a Santa Ana street Friday after a 55-year-old man was killed during a robbery just hours after winning several thousand dollars at a casino in Hawaiian Gardens.

NY Daily News
Hospice nurse finds patient is long-l... Hospice nurse finds patient is long-lost father 04.09.2010 - 01:55 (GMT+01:00) A Remarkable twist of fate reunited a dying cancer patient with the daughter he hadn't seen in 41 years at the Bronx hospice where she is a nurse.
Hurricane Earl storms through NYC are... Hurricane Earl storms through NYC area - but turns out to be washout 04.09.2010 - 00:53 (GMT+01:00) So much for Earl ruining the Labor Day weekend. The much-hyped storm went from stud to dud Friday and barely laid a mitt on New York, passing wide of the Hamptons and weakening fast as it barreled out into the Atlantic.
Molloy:Politeness seems a relic of th... Molloy:Politeness seems a relic of the past 03.09.2010 - 23:44 (GMT+01:00) It doesn't matter if a discourteous passenger made Steven Slater go rude boy - or if some parents let their kids run wild in the name of free expression - it's obvious our level of civility has plummeted.
Mother of 4-year-old found dead and w... Mother of 4-year-old found dead and weighing just 15 pounds arrested 03.09.2010 - 23:43 (GMT+01:00) The mother of the malnourished 4-year-old girl found dead in her squalid Brooklyn apartment was busted on assault charges Friday - but the cause of her daughter's death is not yet known, officials said.
Slater's 'escape' from JFK exposes ga... Slater's 'escape' from JFK exposes gaps in security 03.09.2010 - 23:39 (GMT+01:00) A series of mishaps allowed fed-up flight attendant Steven Slater to escape after he unleashed an emergency slide - highlighting security holes at Kennedy Airport, police and aviation experts said.
Family of reclusive heiress sue finan... Family of reclusive heiress sue financial handlers for fortune 03.09.2010 - 23:08 (GMT+01:00) The family of millionaire recluse Huguette Clark filed a petition Friday to seize her vast fortune from two financial handlers who are under a criminal probe.
NASA sends team to Chile with tools t... NASA sends team to Chile with tools to help trapped miners keep sanity 03.09.2010 - 22:27 (GMT+01:00) NASA has sent a team to Chile to keep a group of miners trapped underground for nearly a month from going out of their minds.
These photos are out of this world. These photos are out of this world. 03.09.2010 - 22:12 (GMT+01:00) These photos are out of this world.
Bill Clinton:Democrats need more time... Bill Clinton:Democrats need more time to undo GOP's damage 03.09.2010 - 22:07 (GMT+01:00) Democrats need more time to undo eight years of damage at the hands of Republicans, President Clinton said Friday at a campaign rally for Staten Island Rep. Mike McMahon.
Atlanta family rattled by poisonous s... Atlanta family rattled by poisonous snake that escaped from zoo 03.09.2010 - 20:34 (GMT+01:00) A Georgia family didn't need to pay admission for a close-up look at one of the Atlanta Zoo's most poisonous snakes - it surfaced on their porch just a few feet away from their toddler son.
Taliban kill dozens in Pakistan suici... Taliban kill dozens in Pakistan suicide attack,say the US and Europe will be attacked soon 03.09.2010 - 20:27 (GMT+01:00) The Taliban bragged about their gruesome suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed more than 40 people Friday and threatened a similar attack soon in the U.S.
Powerful 7.4 earthquake rattles New Z... Powerful 7.4 earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island 03.09.2010 - 19:45 (GMT+01:00) Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island
Convicted disease doctor center of Mi... Convicted disease doctor center of Miami airport scare 03.09.2010 - 19:19 (GMT+01:00) A world-famous Texas scientist, who was once jailed for illegally smuggling plague bacteria into the U.S., is being questioned by authorities after a suspicious metal canister was found in his luggage at Miami International Airport on Thursday, Reuters reported.
American plane crashes on Dubai highw... American plane crashes on Dubai highway,several cars on fire:report 03.09.2010 - 18:50 (GMT+01:00) An American cargo plane attempting to land at Dubai's airport instead crashed nearby Friday, setting some cars on fire and killing several people, Al Arabiya television reported.
Really' President Obama:'There are be... Really' President Obama:'There are better days ahead' 03.09.2010 - 17:00 (GMT+01:00) President Obama is mulling a new package of small business tax breaks in hopes of resurrecting the ever-sluggish economy.

Washington Post
'Blowout preventer' leaves gulf 'Blowout preventer' leaves gulf 03.09.2010 - 16:38 (GMT+01:00) Feds to "autopsy" the 450-ton device in effort to ascertain why it failed to stop summer's oil spill. Oil spill - Environment - Business - Energy - Petroleum in the Environment
Bombing kills 55,spurs fears of outbreak Bombing kills 55,spurs fears of outbreak 03.09.2010 - 20:49 (GMT+01:00) Attack at Shiite rally in Pakistan triggers fears of rising sectarian violence as nation reels from floods that killed 1,600 and displaced millions. Pakistan - Shia Islam - Lahore - Asia - Sectarian violence
Possible life on Mars reexamined Possible life on Mars reexamined 03.09.2010 - 18:06 (GMT+01:00) NASA's 1976 Viking mission found "no organics," but new research suggests another explanation. NASA - Mars - Solar System - Astronomy - Planets
Joe Miller's real test yet to come Joe Miller's real test yet to come 03.09.2010 - 19:43 (GMT+01:00) Can likely senator who has decried government spending fight for federal resources for Alaska' Alaska - joemiller - United States - lisamurkowski - Politics
Colleges navigate a tangled Web Colleges navigate a tangled Web 03.09.2010 - 15:54 (GMT+01:00) After UNC probe of a football player's Twitter posts, other ACC schools consider policies on social media use. » Steve Yanda Twitter - American football - Atlantic Coast Conference - Online Communities - Social Networking
Rig fire raises wider questions Rig fire raises wider questions 04.09.2010 - 05:48 (GMT+01:00) Why the recent fire in the gulf may cause the safety debate over deepwater oil drilling to shift. Oil well - Gulf of Mexico - Business - Energy - Oil and Gas
Unemployment rate rises as economy tr... Unemployment rate rises as economy treads water 03.09.2010 - 15:54 (GMT+01:00) Private employers created 67,000 net new jobs, which is better than expected, but the jobless rate rose slightly to 9.6 percent. Unemployment - Employment - Recreation - Picture Ratings - United States Department of Labor
Albert Haynesworth goes the distance Albert Haynesworth goes the distance 03.09.2010 - 08:41 (GMT+01:00) Redskins end preseason with a loss, but Albert Haynesworth plays entire game against Cardinals. Washington Redskins - Albert Haynesworth - NFL - Sports - Football
Abstinence education in China Abstinence education in China 04.09.2010 - 03:00 (GMT+01:00) U.S. evangelicals partner with Chinese officials on sex education curriculum in country. Sex education - Education - Abstinence-Only - Sexuality - Opposing Views
Obama considers more tax cuts Obama considers more tax cuts 03.09.2010 - 00:23 (GMT+01:00) White House advisors are mulling another dose of business tax breaks ahead of November elections. White House - Business - President - United States - Government
Re-employed but less satisfied Re-employed but less satisfied 02.09.2010 - 22:02 (GMT+01:00) Those who were unemployed during recession are more likely to see selves as overqualified for jobs. Employment - Recession - Business - Job Search - Business and Economy
Hurricane Earl swirls toward N.C. Hurricane Earl swirls toward N.C. 02.09.2010 - 20:35 (GMT+01:00) Treacherous winds, driving rain force thousands of vacationers to evacuate parts of Outer Banks. Outer Banks - Hurricane Earl - North Carolina - United States - Coastal
Oil rig blast injures 1 in gulf Oil rig blast injures 1 in gulf 02.09.2010 - 17:56 (GMT+01:00) U.S. Coast Guard says an offshore oil rig exploded west of Deepwater Horizon blast. Deepwater Horizon - United States Coast Guard - United States - Transocean - BP
Discovery incident baffles author Discovery incident baffles author 02.09.2010 - 18:15 (GMT+01:00) Author of novel mentioned in James J. Lee's list of demands says gunman warped his words. Author - Arts - james j lee - Discovery Channel - Television program
Earl spinning 145-mph winds Earl spinning 145-mph winds 02.09.2010 - 13:30 (GMT+01:00) Thousands evacuating parts of the Outer Banks as hurricane watches and warnings extend up the East Coast. » Associated Press \| 7:30 a.m. Outer Banks - North Carolina - East Coast of the United States - United States - Coastal

New York Post
A boost for Basil A boost for Basil 03.09.2010 - 13:32 (GMT+01:00) A pro-charter Democratic group yesterday endorsed challenger Basil Smikle over incumbent Bill Perkins for the state Senate seat from Harlem. "We need state elected leaders who will continue to drive reform," said Joe Williams, director of Democrats for Education Reform. Perkins, a charter-school foe [...]
It's déjà 'boom' in the Gulf It's déjà 'boom' in the Gulf 03.09.2010 - 08:44 (GMT+01:00) Not again! Another Gulf oil rig exploded into an inferno yesterday, sparking fears of a massive BP-like spill in the waters near the Louisiana coast. Planes, helicopters and boats were sent racing to the burning platform, where 13 workers had to be plucked from the water. But the platform's...
City school officials slam turkey subs City school officials slam turkey subs 03.09.2010 - 08:38 (GMT+01:00) Teachers who have been shed from schools but continue to get full pay to work as substitutes have been lax about seeking permanent positions, school officials charged yesterday. New city Department of Education data show nearly 60 percent of the 1,779 teachers who have been cut from schools haven...
Big Madoff lawyer haul Big Madoff lawyer haul 03.09.2010 - 08:37 (GMT+01:00) Hundreds of Ponzi king Bernard Madoff's victims yesterday challenged the latest mega-bill from his bankruptcy trustee -- which seeks $34 million for 120 days of work. The Aug. 20 bill, for services between Feb. 1 and May 31, comes to more than $5,000 a day for court-appointed trustee...
Lazio leading Paladino:poll Lazio leading Paladino:poll 03.09.2010 - 08:36 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY -- Rick Lazio holds a 47 to 35 percent lead over multimillionaire Buffalo builder Carl Paladino among likely voters in the GOP primary for governor, a Quinnipiac University poll released yesterday found. But Paladino seemed to have more solid support among his backers, with 62 percent saying [...]
DiNapoli issues 'red' alert on pensio... DiNapoli issues 'red' alert on pension fund 03.09.2010 - 08:22 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY -- Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned yesterday that the state's massive pension fund could soon slip into the red for the first time in seven years, despite a $1.3 billion hike in fees to local governments. DiNapoli revealed that the $125 billion fund may have on hand only...
Gov:Indian tax war ain't over Gov:Indian tax war ain't over 03.09.2010 - 08:19 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY -- A "frustrated" Gov. Paterson said yesterday that he was determined to push ahead with a plan to tax cigarettes sold on Indian reservations despite a freeze ordered by a state judge. "We always obey our courts' decisions," Paterson said on WOR 710-AM. "This is just a delay to...
Four of six concourses at Miami airpo... Four of six concourses at Miami airport evacuated as suspicious item investigated 03.09.2010 - 08:13 (GMT+01:00) MIAMI — A spokesman for Miami International Airport says four of its six concourses have been evacuated as a police bomb squad investigates a report of a suspicious item. Airport spokesman Greg Chin told The Associated Press early Friday that a bomb squad went to one of the concourses about 9...
Could this be the new green heart of ... Could this be the new green heart of Downtown' 03.09.2010 - 07:05 (GMT+01:00) The city has just added a little California dreaming to its plans to give Downtown a sparkling new park.The Economic Development Corporation just named San Francisco-based open space firm Hargreaves Associates to design Willoughby Square Park, which will replace a dour strip of tenement buildings on [...]
AOL & Google reset ad pact AOL & Google reset ad pact 03.09.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) Aol renewed a deal with Google for paid search advertising, passing over rival Microsoft in the process. The new, five-year pact also includes searching on mobile devices and on AOL's video content that will appear on Google's YouTube site. The accord expands a partnership the companies forged in...
Moinian's Broadway flop Moinian's Broadway flop 03.09.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) A unit of Deutsche Bank AG sued to foreclose on the Manhattan office tower that formerly housed Newsweek magazine, claiming that developer Joseph Moinian failed to repay a $250 million mortgage. Moinian Group stopped making payments on the mortgage on 1775 Broadway in January, according to the lawsu [...]
Flash crash probe Flash crash probe 03.09.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) The US Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether high- speed traders helped destabilize equity markets during the May 6 crash by repeatedly placing and canceling orders in an attempt to manipulate share prices, a person with direct knowledge of the inquiry said. The strategy is among s [...]
Slow Food ideal + fashion = Brooklyn Slow Food ideal + fashion = Brooklyn 03.09.2010 - 06:35 (GMT+01:00) A team of Brooklyn designers wants to change the way you shop.Textile Arts Center on Carroll Street in Park Slope is teaming up with nearly a dozen eco-friendly apparel and jewelry designers to host a Fashion’s Night Out event on Sept. 10. The event is dubbed "Celebrating ‘Slow...
Lehman 'myth' regretted Lehman 'myth' regretted 03.09.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he regretted not saying in congressional testimony shortly after the failure of Lehman Brothers in 2008 that the central bank had no authority to save the firm. The testimony at the time "has supported this myth that we did have a way of saving...
Disney,TWC $ign new carriage deal Disney,TWC $ign new carriage deal 03.09.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) After a tense summer of negotiations, Walt Disney and Time Warner Cable struck a deal that will keep channels such as ABC and ESPN on the air. The two have been negotiating the fees that Time Warner Cable pays to carry Disney's programming outlets. Their previous contract expired at...

Chicago Tribune
Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand'... Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; no injuries immediately reported 03.09.2010 - 20:33 (GMT+01:00) WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries.
Wash. state woman who had acid splash... Wash. state woman who had acid splashed on face recounts agonizing pain during random attack 03.09.2010 - 01:26 (GMT+01:00) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bethany Storro had just bought a pair of sunglasses and was celebrating a new job when a woman walked up to her with a cup and said: "Hey pretty girl, do you want to drink this'"
UPS cargo plane with 2 crew members o... UPS cargo plane with 2 crew members on board crashes near Dubai airport; no word on casualties 03.09.2010 - 07:38 (GMT+01:00) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said. There was no immediate word on casualties.
Bomb targeting police vehicle kills 1... Bomb targeting police vehicle kills 1 officer,wounds 3 in northwest Pakistan 03.09.2010 - 09:17 (GMT+01:00) PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a roadside bomb has killed a police officer and wounded three others in northwest Pakistan.
Unemployment rises slightly in August... Unemployment rises slightly in August to 9.6% 03.09.2010 - 15:48 (GMT+01:00) The nation lost 54,000 net positions last month, the U.S. reports. Once-growing manufacturers shed jobs last month, as did budget-strapped state governments and the Census Bureau.The nation's jobless rate worsened slightly last month, edging up to 9.6% from 9.5% in July, the government said Friday i [...]
Gulf coast oil platform out,no injuri... Gulf coast oil platform out,no injuries,no sheen,investigation underway 02.09.2010 - 07:00 (GMT+01:00) A blaze, billows of smoke, workers forced into the water.An eerily familiar scene in the Gulf today as a fire broke out on an oil platform.Tonight the flames are out and the workers are safe.
TSA:1 in custody after suspicious ite... TSA:1 in custody after suspicious item found in luggage at Miami airport prompts evacuation 03.09.2010 - 11:09 (GMT+01:00) MIAMI (AP) — A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport's six concourses were evacuated after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag, authorities said.
Former egg farm workers say complaint... Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored by USDA employees working at the site 03.09.2010 - 09:22 (GMT+01:00) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Agriculture Department employees worked full-time at two Iowa egg farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak and massive recall, but two former workers said they ignored complaints about conditions at one site.
US Justice Department sues Ariz. sher... US Justice Department sues Ariz. sheriff in civil rights probe; Arpaio calls lawsuit 'a ruse' 03.09.2010 - 01:50 (GMT+01:00) PHOENIX (AP) — The Justice Department sued the nation's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" on Thursday, calling Joe Arpaio's defiance of an investigation into his office's alleged discrimination against Hispanics "unprecedented."
As Mideast leaders talk,a key dispute... As Mideast leaders talk,a key dispute looms 03.09.2010 - 00:23 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON — Israeli and Palestinian leaders formally reopened peace talks on Thursday by setting a work plan for the next year, but adjourned without progress on the key issue of Israeli housing construction, which threatens to quickly undermine the negotiations.
U.S. sues controversial Arizona sheri... U.S. sues controversial Arizona sheriff in civil-rights investigation 02.09.2010 - 07:23 (GMT+01:00) Justice Department officials say Maricopa County's Joe Arpaio failed to turn over documents in a probe of his agency's immigration enforcement operations. Among his tactics are 'sweeps' of immigrant-heavy neighborhoods.The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced it had sued Joe Arpaio, the [...]
Coast Guard:Offshore oil rig in Gulf ... Coast Guard:Offshore oil rig in Gulf of Mexico explodes; west of site of BP rig 02.09.2010 - 17:53 (GMT+01:00) GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — An offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.
Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as... Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl 02.09.2010 - 17:46 (GMT+01:00) BUXTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Earl packed winds near 140 mph as it blew toward North Carolina on Thursday, putting the Eastern Seaboard up to Maine on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain.
Ex-CBS producer who tried to blackmai... Ex-CBS producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman released after 4 months in NYC jail 02.09.2010 - 15:35 (GMT+01:00) NEW YORK (AP) — The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs was freed from jail Thursday, city Correction Department records show.
3G Capital to acquire Burger King for... 3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share,or $3.26 billion 02.09.2010 - 15:57 (GMT+01:00) CHICAGO (AP) — Burger King Holdings Inc. said Thursday that it is selling itself to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion.

New York Times News
Blackwater Won Contracts via Web of C... Blackwater Won Contracts via Web of Companies 04.09.2010 - 02:43 (GMT+01:00) The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.
Venerable Craft,Modern Practitioner Venerable Craft,Modern Practitioner 04.09.2010 - 02:44 (GMT+01:00) A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.
Kara DioGuardi Exits ‘American Idol’ Kara DioGuardi Exits ‘American Idol’ 04.09.2010 - 02:41 (GMT+01:00) LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at ''American Idol.''
Failed Blowout Preventer Is Removed,B... Failed Blowout Preventer Is Removed,BP Says 04.09.2010 - 00:44 (GMT+01:00) The blowout preventer, which is considered a key piece of evidence in the Gulf of Mexico spill investigation, will now be raised to the surface.
Director Says He Left Met Production ... Director Says He Left Met Production in Visa Spat 04.09.2010 - 00:21 (GMT+01:00) Peter Stein, a German opera director, said he had been offended by his treatment after applying for a U.S. visa.
Syria Seeks to Curb Influence of Musl... Syria Seeks to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives 03.09.2010 - 23:49 (GMT+01:00) The country, which had sought to show solidarity with regional Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has recently reversed course.
Rangel Should Leave Office,Manhattan ... Rangel Should Leave Office,Manhattan Voters Tell Poll 03.09.2010 - 23:26 (GMT+01:00) The poll revealed a reversal in public sentiment toward Representative Charles B. Rangel in light of charges of ethical violations.
G.O.P. Poised to Control 30 Governor ... G.O.P. Poised to Control 30 Governor Seats 03.09.2010 - 23:14 (GMT+01:00) Republicans are on track to win 30 governor seats in November, up from 23 now, according to the FiveThirtyEight forecasting model.
Patient Money:Food Safety Tips for th... Patient Money:Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious 03.09.2010 - 23:26 (GMT+01:00) Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.
Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Mome... Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Moment 03.09.2010 - 23:48 (GMT+01:00) A thrilling battle for 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison ended in disappointment on Friday.
Your Money:How Debt Can Destroy a Bud... Your Money:How Debt Can Destroy a Budding Relationship 03.09.2010 - 21:56 (GMT+01:00) Because one person’s debt becomes a shared responsibility in marriage, when do you reveal a substantial liability'
Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on ... Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks 03.09.2010 - 20:10 (GMT+01:00) Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.
Beliefs:Web Site Mixes Satire,Religio... Beliefs:Web Site Mixes Satire,Religion and the Weather 03.09.2010 - 20:13 (GMT+01:00) The "Is My Husband Gay'” column brought new popularity to Christwire. Yes, it’s all one big joke.
Quake of 7.0 Hits New Zealand Quake of 7.0 Hits New Zealand 03.09.2010 - 20:56 (GMT+01:00) A major earthquake hit 20 miles west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
Complaint Box - The Expanding Workday Complaint Box - The Expanding Workday 03.09.2010 - 16:29 (GMT+01:00) Nowadays, the day is done when your work is done. And the work is never really done. How did that happen'

Houston Chronicle
Jeff Skilling denied bail during appeal Jeff Skilling denied bail during appeal 04.09.2010 - 02:57 (GMT+01:00) The former Enron CEO must remain behind bars as he appeals his 2006 fraud convictions, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday.
Mexican drug kingpin gets 27 years in... Mexican drug kingpin gets 27 years in Arizona prison 04.09.2010 - 01:55 (GMT+01:00) A Mexican man who prosecutors say headed a major drug-smuggling ring that shipped tons of marijuana into the U.S. was sentenced Friday to 27 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $4 million to the American government.
Texans release Reeves,Booty; plan to ... Texans release Reeves,Booty; plan to sign RB Ward 04.09.2010 - 00:21 (GMT+01:00) Kicker Kris Brown, cornerback Jacques Reeves and quarterback John David Booty were among the players waived by the Texans today.
Hunt on for Montrose bank robber who ... Hunt on for Montrose bank robber who took cab ride 04.09.2010 - 00:14 (GMT+01:00) The robber struck about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Chase bank branch at 4313 Montrose near Richmond and then caught a Yellow Cab minivan taxi.
Houston gasoline price falls 3 cents Houston gasoline price falls 3 cents 03.09.2010 - 23:31 (GMT+01:00) Fort Worth has the cheapest gasoline in Texas today at $2.454, and Houston is No. 2 at $2.46, down 4 cents in Fort Worth and 3 cents in Houston from a week ago. The highest price remains in El Paso at $2.708, that's 2 cents cheaper than it was last week.
Stocks extend September rally after j... Stocks extend September rally after jobs report 03.09.2010 - 22:15 (GMT+01:00) The strong start to September marked a turnaround from a dismal performance in August.
HPD officer kills man involved in dom... HPD officer kills man involved in domestic dispute 03.09.2010 - 19:49 (GMT+01:00) A Houston police officer shot and killed a man involved in a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in west Houston late this morning.
Conroe ISD teacher charged with entic... Conroe ISD teacher charged with enticing a child 03.09.2010 - 17:40 (GMT+01:00) A Conroe school teacher was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges after he was snared in an on-line sting earlier this year.
Texans keep kicker Rackers,cut last o... Texans keep kicker Rackers,cut last original team member 03.09.2010 - 16:20 (GMT+01:00) The Texans are keeping kicker Neil Rackers over Kris Brown, who was the last original Texan.
Report expected to show more jobs hav... Report expected to show more jobs have been lost 03.09.2010 - 14:49 (GMT+01:00) The private sector is forecast to add a net total of only 41,000 jobs, the fewest since January, which isn't enough to keep up with population growth.
Police question scientist in Miami ai... Police question scientist in Miami airport scare 03.09.2010 - 13:59 (GMT+01:00) A scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners spotted a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb, prompting an evacuation, a government official said.
Scattered showers today,then a sunny,... Scattered showers today,then a sunny,dry weekend 03.09.2010 - 13:40 (GMT+01:00) Scattered showers are likely today, but the weekend dries out as a frontal system from the north pushes through the Houston region, helping to lower recent high humidity levels.
Montrose author 'baffled' by Md. gunm... Montrose author 'baffled' by Md. gunman inspired by book 03.09.2010 - 07:44 (GMT+01:00) Topping an 11-item Internet manifesto posted by James Lee was a demand that the Discovery Channel air programs based on a six-page passage in Daniel Quinn's 1997 novel, My Ishmael.
Houston getting taste of fall' Well,a... Houston getting taste of fall' Well,almost 03.09.2010 - 07:30 (GMT+01:00) Thanks to a cold front, highs for Labor Day weekend should reach the low 90s, bringing dry air and cool mornings.
Texas 'pill mill' law puts just 217 p... Texas 'pill mill' law puts just 217 pain clinics on radar 03.09.2010 - 07:30 (GMT+01:00) Authorities suspect the newly-documented clinics represent only a fraction of a massive network of suppliers of potentially dangerous prescription pills.

Dallas Morning News
Live chat:High school football Live chat:High school football 04.09.2010 - 01:59 (GMT+01:00)
Jury deliberations begin for deadly O... Jury deliberations begin for deadly Oak Cliff stabbing 5:50 PM CT 04.09.2010 - 01:25 (GMT+01:00)
Best of Labor Day weekend Best of Labor Day weekend 03.09.2010 - 23:59 (GMT+01:00)
Police across Texas on the lookout fo... Police across Texas on the lookout for drunken drivers over Labor Day weekend 03.09.2010 - 22:59 (GMT+01:00)
$830 million for Texas schools caught... $830 million for Texas schools caught in political stalemate 03.09.2010 - 22:30 (GMT+01:00)
Cowboys blog:Receiver Patrick Crayton... Cowboys blog:Receiver Patrick Crayton traded to San Diego for draft pick 03.09.2010 - 22:25 (GMT+01:00)
Early-season adversity puts Southlake... Early-season adversity puts Southlake Carroll at crossroads 03.09.2010 - 21:34 (GMT+01:00)
Dallas woman gets 4 years in fatal wr... Dallas woman gets 4 years in fatal wrong-way crash on Dallas North Tollway 2:10 PM CT 03.09.2010 - 21:12 (GMT+01:00)
DART trains,buses to operate on Sunda... DART trains,buses to operate on Sunday schedule on Labor Day 03.09.2010 - 22:34 (GMT+01:00)
Best in DFW:Southern and Texan dining... Best in DFW:Southern and Texan dining spots 03.09.2010 - 19:06 (GMT+01:00)
Police want to upgrade charges agains... Police want to upgrade charges against boy,girl in Garland slayings after man's death 9:59 AM CT 03.09.2010 - 17:32 (GMT+01:00)
3-D equipment gives school lessons an... 3-D equipment gives school lessons an added dimension 03.09.2010 - 17:57 (GMT+01:00)
Cooler weather ushers in pleasant Lab... Cooler weather ushers in pleasant Labor Day weekend for Dallas-Fort Worth 10:31 AM CT 03.09.2010 - 17:59 (GMT+01:00)
Plano police say suspicious packages ... Plano police say suspicious packages found at Shops at Willow Bend were harmless 03.09.2010 - 16:21 (GMT+01:00)
U.S. jobless rate rises as labor forc... U.S. jobless rate rises as labor force expands 03.09.2010 - 15:32 (GMT+01:00) 8:25 AM CT

San Francisco Chronicle
Chief justice nominee blocks school d... Chief justice nominee blocks school drug tests 03.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) In a ruling by California's chief justice nominee, a state appeals court has barred a school district from drug testing all students in extracurricular activities such as choir, the school band and Future Farmers of America. The Shasta Union High School... United States - School district - High sch [...]
Man wins big at Calif casino before f... Man wins big at Calif casino before fatal robbery 03.09.2010 - 23:12 (GMT+01:00) Police are searching for two robbers who ran over and killed a man after he won several thousand dollars at a Southern California casino. Police say the 55-year-old victim and a female friend were followed from the Hawaiian Gardens Casino by two men whose car... Southern California - California - P [...]
Pilot injured in chopper crash on Cal... Pilot injured in chopper crash on Calif. highway 03.09.2010 - 21:34 (GMT+01:00) A helicopter landed upside-down on a California highway in Salinas Friday, slowing Labor Day weekend traffic for part of the morning but causing only minor injuries to the pilot. The Bell 47 helicopter, owned by Gomes Farm Air Service, Inc. and used to spray... Helicopter - Labor Day - Aviator - Ca [...]
Deal to clean up LA-area nuclear acci... Deal to clean up LA-area nuclear accident site 03.09.2010 - 23:52 (GMT+01:00) State and federal officials announced Friday a potentially historic agreement to remove all radioactive contamination from a partial nuclear meltdown in 1959 at a rocket testing site just outside Los Angeles. Residents who have fought for years for the... Nuclear meltdown - Los Angeles - Nuclear - [...]
Skull,other remains found near Golden... Skull,other remains found near Golden Gate 03.09.2010 - 22:23 (GMT+01:00) A human skull and other bones have been found in a cove in the Marin Headlands, and efforts are under way to recover additional remains, authorities said today. The skull was first spotted by a kayaker at 7:30 p.m. Monday in a cove below Battery Spencer, near... Human skull - Marin Headlands - Gold [...]
Suspect in cop shooting returned to E... Suspect in cop shooting returned to East Bay 03.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The suspect in the shooting of a Fremont police officer in East Oakland has been returned to Alameda County after his arrest near the Mexican border over the weekend, records show. Andrew Barrientos, 20, an alleged gang member from Union City, is scheduled... Alameda County California - Police offi [...]
Will heir be unveiled at North Korean... Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention' 03.09.2010 - 17:59 (GMT+01:00) North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the secretive communist country. The... North Korea - Kim Jong-il - Workers Par [...]
Israeli,Palestinian leaders face crit... Israeli,Palestinian leaders face critics of talks 03.09.2010 - 18:12 (GMT+01:00) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned Friday from the resumption of Mideast negotiations in Washington to confront internal opposition to his peace moves, just as his Palestinian counterpart faced harsh criticism for agreeing to the talks at all.... Israel - Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime [...]
Montana teen accidentally texts sheri... Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot 03.09.2010 - 19:34 (GMT+01:00) General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don't text the sheriff. Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy right... Cannabis - Sheriff - Illegal drug tra [...]
Crop-dusting copter crashes on 101 in... Crop-dusting copter crashes on 101 in Salinas 03.09.2010 - 18:25 (GMT+01:00) A helicopter used to fumigate crops crashed on Highway 101 early today in Salinas, but the pilot escaped major injury, authorities said. The Bell 47 copter crashed in heavy fog on southbound Highway 101 just south of Salinas Airport at about 6:10 a.m. The... Helicopter - Salinas California - Busine [...]
Two men sought in pot-grow slaying Two men sought in pot-grow slaying 03.09.2010 - 18:08 (GMT+01:00) Alameda County sheriff's investigators are asking for the public's help in locating two of four men charged with murder in connection with the slaying of a man who they thought was trying to break into their marijuana grow-house near Hayward in February.... Sheriff - Murder - Alameda County Califor [...]
Watch those gas pumps; prices expecte... Watch those gas pumps; prices expected to fall 03.09.2010 - 18:35 (GMT+01:00) Gasoline prices have been falling for weeks, and they could go even lower as autumn's leaves begin to drop. The national average for a gallon of unleaded regular was $2.681 on Friday, according to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. That's... Gasoline - Business - Gas and Oil - G [...]
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'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of imm... 'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies 03.09.2010 - 18:16 (GMT+01:00) When Ruth Garcia's twins are born in two months, they'll have all the rights of U.S. citizens. They and their six brothers and sisters will be able to vote, apply for federal student loans and even run for president. Garcia is an illegal immigrant who crossed... United States - Illegal immigration [...]
Pacheco Pass high-speed rail route wi... Pacheco Pass high-speed rail route wins again 03.09.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) For the third time in as many years, the High-Speed Rail Authority on Thursday chose the Pacheco Pass to speed trains between the Bay Area and Central Valley. Despite pleas from those who favor an alignment over the Altamont Pass, and Peninsula critics of... High-speed rail - Altamont Pass - Pachec [...]

Chicago Sun-Times
14-foot high waves expected in Lake M... 14-foot high waves expected in Lake Michigan 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) An early shot of autumn-like weather is expected to stir up big waves, powerful rip currents and strong gale-force winds in Lake Michigan over Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service on Friday issued rip current and gale warnings for near shore areas in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, whe [...]
Jesse Jackson's car stolen in Detroit Jesse Jackson's car stolen in Detroit 04.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) The Rev. Jesse Jackson found out just how rough things are in Detroit.
Teen struck by fire truck responding ... Teen struck by fire truck responding to call in Austin 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) An 18-year-old man who was struck by a fire truck responding to a call in the West Side Austin neighborhood Friday afternoon was hospitalized in very serious condition.
Schaumburg man fined for leaving mess... Schaumburg man fined for leaving mess around foreclosed home 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) A Schaumburg man living in his van in the driveway of his foreclosed home was fined $1,200 today after a jury found him guilty of not cleaning up cans, bottles and garbage from the property.
Stroger pays $11,668 federal tax debt Stroger pays $11,668 federal tax debt 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) Outgoing Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has paid his $11,668 federal tax debt. The Internal Revenue Service recently filed a certificate of release of federal tax lien with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds that shows Stroger and his wife, Jeanine, paid the debt as of July 7. The pa [...]
Apartment torchers given lengthy sent... Apartment torchers given lengthy sentences for burning girls 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) A man and a woman convicted of torching an apartment building in a lovers spat badly burning two young girls apologized in court today, but still received long prison sentences.
Court revives Chicago's disorderly co... Court revives Chicago's disorderly conduct law 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) Appellate judges say Chicago police can again enforce a disorderly conduct law that a lower court had ruled violated rights of free speech.
7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks New Ze... 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) WELLINGTON, New Zealand--A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported.
Companies add 67K workers,but jobless... Companies add 67K workers,but jobless rate rises 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- Private employers hired more workers over the past three month than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy. But the unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as more people entered the market looking for work.
Small signal,big meaning' Castro in m... Small signal,big meaning' Castro in military duds 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) HAVANA -- Fidel Castro dusted off his full military uniform for the first time since stepping down as president four years ago, a symbolic act in a communist country where little signals often carry enormous significance.
Police question scientist in Miami ai... Police question scientist in Miami airport scare 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- A government official says a scientist has been detained in Miami after screeners found a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb.
Madison pharmacist accused of selling... Madison pharmacist accused of selling fake drugs 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) MADISON, Wis. -- A Madison pharmacist who has served on the University of Wisconsin Foundation is accused, along with a Middleton man, of importing and selling millions of counterfeit Viagra pills and other fake drugs.
Suspected arms dealer's extradition t... Suspected arms dealer's extradition to US delayed 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) BANGKOK -- A suspected Russian arms dealer's extradition to the United States will be delayed at least until Oct. 4 to allow a Thai court to review new charges filed as a precaution by Washington, a judge said Friday.
Some flooding on NC Outer Banks as Ea... Some flooding on NC Outer Banks as Earl passes 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) BUXTON, N.C. -- Hurricane Earl roared past the North Carolina Outer Banks early Friday, flooding some parts of the narrow vacation islands and knocking out electricity before driving north at the start of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather along the East Coast.
911 tape in Pagano suicide released 911 tape in Pagano suicide released 03.09.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) McHenry County Republican power broker Al Jourdan told a 911 dispatcher she could check his "qualifications" and "credentials" with the county's sheriff and undersheriff when he called to report his conversation with Metra Executive Director Philip Pagano on the morning Pagano killed himself, a copy [...]

Newsday
MSG to host mega-concerts MSG to host mega-concerts 23.07.2009 - 02:25 (GMT+01:00) U2, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and more will help the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrate 25 years.
As weather warms,LIers decry state pa... As weather warms,LIers decry state parks cutbacks 23.07.2009 - 01:43 (GMT+01:00) Since he was a baby, Ed Kelley has spent most summer weekends at the West End 2 area of Jones Beach. Until this year.
Obama:Health care debate 'not a game' Obama:Health care debate 'not a game' 23.07.2009 - 01:50 (GMT+01:00) President Barack Obama sought Wednesday tocast the intensifying health care debate in terms that matter toordinary people, promising to offer more savings, security andtreatment to millions. Assailing his critics, he declared, "Thisdebate is not a game."
LIer charged with aiding al-Qaida LIer charged with aiding al-Qaida 22.07.2009 - 22:24 (GMT+01:00) Bryant Neal Vinas, who grew up in Patchogue, helped attack a U.S. base and funneled information on the LIRR, reports said.
Cops:Ex-con charged in slay of LI mot... Cops:Ex-con charged in slay of LI motivational speaker 22.07.2009 - 16:43 (GMT+01:00) Police have arrested a 36-year-old ex-con for his alleged role in the slaying of Long Island motivational speaker Jeffrey Locker last week in East Harlem.
Cops:LI woman caught in Neb. with 116... Cops:LI woman caught in Neb. with 116 pounds of marijuana 22.07.2009 - 19:33 (GMT+01:00) A Bay Shore woman stopped for speeding on a Nebraska interstate was arrested and charged with intent to distribute drugs after a canine unit found "three bales of marijuana" weighing 116 pounds in her car trunk, police said Wednesday.
Driver dies in Stony Brook crash Driver dies in Stony Brook crash 22.07.2009 - 21:41 (GMT+01:00) Elderly man drove into a parked car, knocked it over, and then crashed again a short distance away, according to Suffolk police.
Cops considering manslaughter' Cops considering manslaughter' 22.07.2009 - 21:06 (GMT+01:00) As police raided the office of Michael Jackson's doctor, one of his lawyers said they were looking for "evidence... of manslaughter."
LI man charged with aiding al-Qaida LI man charged with aiding al-Qaida 22.07.2009 - 21:43 (GMT+01:00) A Long Island-born man participated in an attack on an American base in Afghanistan and funneled information on the Long Island Rail Road to al-Qaida after he was trained in a Pakistani terror camp, according to published reports.
Judge sentences drunken driver who hi... Judge sentences drunken driver who hit cop to 7 years 22.07.2009 - 19:23 (GMT+01:00) Saying that it cannot compare to the "life sentence" that Rahiem Griffin imposed on a police officer who he crashed into while driving drunk, a Nassau judge Wednesday sentenced Griffin to 7 years in prison.
Bloomberg rails against idling vehicl... Bloomberg rails against idling vehicles-except his own 22.07.2009 - 20:36 (GMT+01:00) Mayor Michael Bloomberg has an ambitiousenvironmental agenda, but it turns out he's running afoul of hisown anti-pollution policy.
Dave Matthews Band rocks LI Dave Matthews Band rocks LI 22.07.2009 - 18:38 (GMT+01:00) Fans braved the rain to hear Dave Matthews Band perform "#40" and "Rye Whiskey" at Jones Beach. See photos.
Live Blog:Yanks vs. O's Live Blog:Yanks vs. O's 22.07.2009 - 18:56 (GMT+01:00) The Yankees -- going for their second straight sweep -- send A.J. Burnett to the bump this afternoon to face the Orioles in the Bronx.
Arrest in motivational speaker slay Arrest in motivational speaker slay 22.07.2009 - 16:48 (GMT+01:00) Police have arrested a 36-year-old ex-con for his alleged role in last week's slaying of Long Island motivational speaker Jeffrey Locker.
Odd reaction to Erin Andrews saga Odd reaction to Erin Andrews saga 22.07.2009 - 15:58 (GMT+01:00) The sordid saga of the ESPN reporter being caught nude on camera by some creep is a long way from being over, Neil Best writes.

International Herald Tribune
Blackwater Won Contracts via Web of C... Blackwater Won Contracts via Web of Companies 04.09.2010 - 03:23 (GMT+01:00) The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.
U.N. Raises Concerns on Wheat Harvests U.N. Raises Concerns on Wheat Harvests 04.09.2010 - 03:14 (GMT+01:00) After recent food riots in poor countries, United Nations officials said that a watchful eye must be kept on prices.
Military Memo:Defense Secretary Offer... Military Memo:Defense Secretary Offers Cautious Views on Wars 04.09.2010 - 03:54 (GMT+01:00) Robert M. Gates seems to be trying to lower expectations for a coming review of war policy.
Director Says He Left Met Production ... Director Says He Left Met Production in Visa Spat 04.09.2010 - 00:21 (GMT+01:00) Peter Stein, a German opera director, said he had been offended by his treatment after applying for a U.S. visa.
Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Musl... Syria Moves to Curb Influence of Muslim Conservatives 04.09.2010 - 00:51 (GMT+01:00) The country, which had sought to show solidarity with Islamic groups and allow religious figures a greater role in public life, has recently reversed course.
Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Mome... Harrison Can’t Capitalize on His Moment 03.09.2010 - 23:48 (GMT+01:00) A thrilling battle for 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison ended in disappointment on Friday.
Quake of 7.4 Hits New Zealand Near Ch... Quake of 7.4 Hits New Zealand Near Christchurch 03.09.2010 - 22:10 (GMT+01:00) A major earthquake hit west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on ... Pessimism Permeates Mideast Media on Peace Talks 03.09.2010 - 20:10 (GMT+01:00) Many Palestinian and Israeli commentators described this week’s talks in Washington as mere political theater.
News Analysis:E.U.'s Big Step Toward ... News Analysis:E.U.'s Big Step Toward Crisis Prevention 03.09.2010 - 21:05 (GMT+01:00) The European Union has created new financial watchdogs to prevent future economic crises that have thrown the future of the euro into question.
Is This Venus Williams’s Last Call' Is This Venus Williams’s Last Call' 03.09.2010 - 18:45 (GMT+01:00) At 30, she says her career has been so untraditional that there is no need for people to consider her age a liability.
From Hiding,Indonesian Defends Free E... From Hiding,Indonesian Defends Free Expression 03.09.2010 - 19:24 (GMT+01:00) With a jail sentence looming and vigilantes after him, the editor of Indonesia’s now-defunct Playboy magazine says he was never in the pornography business.
Explosion at Shiite Protest Kills at ... Explosion at Shiite Protest Kills at Least 40 in Pakistan 03.09.2010 - 15:24 (GMT+01:00) The explosion, two days after an other attack, led to further protests as grieving mourners went on rampage, clashing with the police and setting fire to vehicles and motorcycles parked nearby.
U.S. Lost 54,000 Jobs in August; Rate... U.S. Lost 54,000 Jobs in August; Rate Rose to 9.6% 03.09.2010 - 15:25 (GMT+01:00) Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August, the Labor Department reported.
Defendants Convicted in Portugal Sex ... Defendants Convicted in Portugal Sex Abuse Trial 03.09.2010 - 15:25 (GMT+01:00) Six men and one woman were guilty of crimes relating to child sex abuse at a state-run children’s home in Lisbon during the 1990s.
Angry Players Are Seeing Holes in the... Angry Players Are Seeing Holes in the Electronic Judging System 03.09.2010 - 13:40 (GMT+01:00) Hawk-Eye, the judging system, covers the bouncing ball, but humans remain the arbiters of foot faults.

New York Mag
Learning From John Lindsay Learning From John Lindsay 23.08.2010 - 03:58 (GMT+01:00) The failed mayor who gave rise to Bloombergs success.
Muhammad Comes to Manhattan Muhammad Comes to Manhattan 23.08.2010 - 04:45 (GMT+01:00) The imbroglio over the ground-zero mosque, like all New York stories, is about the clashing dreams of ordinary folksand, of course, real estate.
Wishful Testing Wishful Testing 21.08.2010 - 00:21 (GMT+01:00) Downgrading the too-easy grading of city schools, and what that means for Bloombergs reform.
Sanctifying by Attacking Sanctifying by Attacking 14.08.2010 - 05:16 (GMT+01:00)
Propaganda Revisited Propaganda Revisited 02.08.2010 - 03:18 (GMT+01:00) The making of a Nazi film.
The Cuomo Family Business The Cuomo Family Business 02.08.2010 - 03:17 (GMT+01:00) Andrew Cuomo was his fathers id, aggressive where Mario was cerebralthe muscle that helped win Mario three terms as governor of New York. Now he looks like hes about to take over his fathers old job. Has he learned enough from both of their mistakes'
True Compass True Compass 02.08.2010 - 03:17 (GMT+01:00) With a bold position on Afghanistan, John Kerry could rightly claim Ted Kennedys mantle as the conscience of the U.S. Senate.
The Billionaire's Party The Billionaire's Party 26.07.2010 - 03:12 (GMT+01:00) David Koch is New Yorks second-richest man, a celebrated patron of the arts, and the tea partys wallet.
Knocking on Harlem's Door Knocking on Harlem's Door 24.07.2010 - 20:35 (GMT+01:00) As Charlie Rangel struggles, a new generation of insurgents is jockeying for position.
What Would a Maverick Do' What Would a Maverick Do' 12.07.2010 - 02:51 (GMT+01:00) John McCain, still at war.
Obamas Phoenix Act Obamas Phoenix Act 10.07.2010 - 00:05 (GMT+01:00) Just as Hispanics were giving up on him, Obama stood up for what he believes on Arizona and immigrationand passion is good politics.
The Fourth Man The Fourth Man 05.07.2010 - 04:21 (GMT+01:00) Shadow governor-ing.
Spies Like Me Spies Like Me 03.07.2010 - 17:00 (GMT+01:00) The return of Boris Badenov.
More Heat,Less Light More Heat,Less Light 21.06.2010 - 03:54 (GMT+01:00) Good-bye, polar bears. Hello, oil-drenched pelicans. The environmental movement learns the upside of anger.
Out,Damned Spill,Out Out,Damned Spill,Out 19.06.2010 - 01:24 (GMT+01:00) BPs hypocrisy problemand ours.

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