National/World News
US, Russia anchor military ships in Georgian ports
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The United Nations estimated that nearly 160,000 people had to flee their homes, but hundreds have returned to Georgian cities like Gori in the past week.
New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The new ad is based on an analysis of five studies in adults by scientists working with cancer research groups not affiliated with Barnard's.
Flights back to normal after FAA software glitch
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Federal aviation officials say they know what happened yesterday at a Georgia facility that led to massive flight delays
No buyers for the million-mile truck
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Owner is going to put the truck back on eBay later this week with no minimum bid
Louisiana, Mississippi keeping eye on Gustav
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
As Friday's third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, officials in Louisiana and Mississippi are keeping an eye on storm Gustav.
Clintons throwing a one-two punch at McCain
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Democrats were using the one-two punch of Hillary and Bill Clinton to unify their party against Republicans and argue that the nation would be safer - its economy as well as its citizens - under a Barack Obama administration.
Army opens prep school for dropouts
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The U.S. Army, eager to fill its ranks amid wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, doesn't see them as dropouts. They are recruits who only need a GED before they're ready to begin basic training.
FAA says communication breakdown delayed flights
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Numerous flight delays caused by an electronic communication failure at a Federal Aviation Administration facility drew new criticism for an agency that has been scrutinized over air traffic controller staffing levels and inspection standards for its ground-based equipment.
Fewer Marines needed in Iraq's western province
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The U.S. Marine commandant said Wednesday that his forces in Iraq's once-volatile western Anbar Province can be reduced, as the military moves to hand over control of the region to the Iraqis next week.
Clinton salutes Obama as Dems cheer
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Hillary Clinton summoned the millions of voters who supported her in the primaries to send Barack Obama to the White House Tuesday night.
Romney joins Democratic critics in Denver
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Mitt Romney, a potential running mate for John McCain, has joined the Republican shadow operation at the Democratic convention in Denver.
Memorial to Hurricane Katrina victims taking shape
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Six mausoleums for the unclaimed dead of Hurricane Katrina stand on what was vacant land just five weeks ago, as New Orleans - in what could be a testament to its determination - scrambles to complete a memorial by Friday's third anniversary of the storm.
Rosenberg case finally going public
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
NYC judge orders release of testimony in spy case
Hurricane Gustav makes landfall in Haiti
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Long-term predictions show the storm affecting either Cuba or Jamaica later this week.
Number of uninsured drops
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Poverty holds steady
Gun charges expected in Obama plot
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The men who were suspected of an assasination plot will only face gun charges.
Gustav gaining strength south of Haiti
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hurricane Gustav grew rapidly as it closed in on impoverished Haiti on Tuesday, and sent global oil prices soaring on fears it could become "extremely dangerous" in the Gulf of Mexico.
Lost cabin pressure forces emergency landing
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A Ryanair plane made an emergency landing in central France after it suddenly lost cabin pressure and was forced to descend 26,200 feet (8,000 meters) in five minutes, French officials said Tuesday. Up to 26 people were hospitalized.
Town wonders if it's next to face immigration raid
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Like Postville, Perry has been subjected to a sweeping demographic shift brought on by a meatpacking plant on the outskirts of town.
`100 Things to do before you die' dead at 47
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Freeman died Aug. 17 after the fall at his Venice home, his father, Roy Freeman, told the Los Angeles Times on Monday.
Consumer outlook up more than expected in August
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Americans became more optimistic in the economy amid declining gas prices in August, marking the biggest jump in two years.
Clinton faces new GOP attacks
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Republicans on Tuesday invoked Hillary Rodham Clinton's past criticism that Barack Obama wasn't ready to lead as Democrats faced two days at their national convention to be dominated by the old Clinton regime.
New-home sales post unexpected gain in July
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sales of new homes posted an unexpected gain in July as heavily discounted properties enticed cautious house hunters to become home buyers.
Michelle Obama shows her husband's personal side
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" Monday as she sought to reassure the nation that she and her husband Barack share Americans' bedrock values and belief in a dream of a better future.
McCain defends family wealth
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
John McCain has used his 13th appearance on the "Tonight Show" to defend his wife's family wealth.
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