National Geographic | Hurricane Alex could slam into northeast Mexico Wednesday night CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Jimmy Buffett is doing a benefit concert for the Gulf Coast, but first, the singer talks to Anderson Cooper about his love for the region. Don't miss "AC360°" at 10 pm ET Thursday. Miami, Florida (CNN) -- Gulf Coast residents ... Hurricane Alex Threatens Mexico, Texas Coasts In pictures: Hurricane Alex US GAS: Futures End Higher On Weather View As Storm Threat Wanes |
The Guardian (blog) | Spy terminology The Guardian • Illegals The name used by Russia's overseas intelligence agency, the SVR, for its secret agents living in the US. • Legend The false identities provided to the illegals before they leave Russia, and then built up inside the US. ... State Department plays down f » |
Globe and Mail | Argentina again sends Mexico packing from World Cup Los Angeles Times Some bad officiating and worse Mexican b » |
Reuters | Obama, Cameron share ride, good vibes USA Today President Obama and new British Prime Minister David Cameron spent lots of time together Saturday in several formats: at the G8 summit in Muskoka, Ontario, on Obama's presidential helicopter and in a formal, one-on-one meeting in Toronto. ... SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: Obama, Cameron share helicopter Cameron and Obama hold talks US, UK agree nothing to gain from damaging BP |
BBC News | Rolling Stone fact checker sent McChrystal aide 30 questions Washington Post Rolling Stone magazine sent an aide to Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal a list of 30 questions to check facts in a profile of the commander. The questions contained no hint of what became the controversial portions of the story. ... A Change in Generals, but Not Afghan Policy Petraeus set to review Afghan rules of engagement Petraeus to face soldier complaints over war rules |
The Guardian (blog) | Taliban endorses General Petraeus, say new US Afghanistan war chief 'not ... New York Daily News Gen. David Petraeus, newly minted US commander for the war in Afghanistan, will be motivated to make the Taliban's spokesman eat his words. What do you think of the ouster of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as commander of US forces in ... Obama: 'Will not miss a beat in Afghanistan' after leadership change Gates and Mullen Disappointed With McChrystal Barack Obama rejects c » |
The Guardian | Before and after McChrystal's removal, a flurry of White House activity Washington Post After he spent more than 15 hours flying from his post on the other side of the world, it took less than 30 minutes Wednesday morning for Gen. Stanley McChrystal to find out what most in Washington assumed was coming: He was out. ... US » |
The Guardian | Obama on McChrystal: 'Poor judgment' USA Today President Obama said Gen. Stanley McChrystal exhibited "poor judgment" in a newly released magazine interview, but wants to speak with the general person » |
New York Daily News | Supreme Court upholds controversial part of Patriot Act Christian Science Monitor On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld a statute â€" part of the Patriot Act â€" that outlaws the provision of 'material support' to terror groups. Such support includes assistance that might nudge a group toward nonviolence. The Supreme Court on Monday ... Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law Supreme Court upholds law against advising terrorists High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama |
The Guardian | BP rejects Markey charge underestimated oil spill Reuters HOUSTON June 20 (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L)(BP.N) on Sunday rejected a charge by US Representative Ed Markey that the British company had understated the size of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. "I don't think there's been any underestimating," BP spokesman ... Documents: BP estimated 4.2M g » |
Telegraph.co.uk | White House Chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by Hayward USA Today White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel says BP CEO Tony Hayward has made another gaffe by going to a yacht race in England while oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, the Associated Press reports. To report corrections and clarifications, ... BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge BP Chief Raises Ire by Attending Yacht Race |
CBC.ca | Hayward Moved Aside as BP Reports Gains in Gulf New York Times A day after Tony Hayward, the chief executive of BP, was pummeled by members of a House committee over the company's role in the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the chairman of the company said in an interview that Mr. ... Embattled BP Chief Hayward Taking Back Seat in Gulf Response BP's Oil-Spill Capture Rate Rises to 25000 Barrels |
MiamiHerald.com | GOP congressman under fire after apologizing to BP Washington Post Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.) on Thursday apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward for the way his company has been treated by the US government, drawing heavy criticism from the left and giving ammunition to an administration on its heels over the ... Texas Lawmaker Apologizes to BP CEO for '$20 Billion Shakedown' Barton well-funded by Big Oil, including BP BP's Spill Fund a $20 Billion Shakedown, Barton Says |
Globe and Mail | Obama announces $20 billion for Gulf oil spill victims USA Today President Obama just form » |
The Hindu | Obama previews oil spill address in Florida visit Los Angeles Times The president says he'll discuss how BP must pay claims "fairly and quickly" to compensate oil spill victims. He also says he'll name separate commanders for Florida, Alabama and Louisiana to speed response to states' residents. ... Oil CEOs criticize BP's well, but have identical response plans Obama's Gulf address should be 'battlefield report' Liberal » |
FOXNews | Melissa Huckaby Used Noose to Kill 8-Year-old Sandra Cantu ABC News Former Sunday school teacher Melissa Huckaby used a noose to strangle 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, officials revealed today during the confessed killer's sentencing. Melissa Huckaby, 28, is shown in a Stockton, Calif., courtroom in this ... Huckaby gets life without parole in killing of daughter's playmate Killer of Calif. girl found in suitcase gets life Breaking News: Huckaby sentenced, speaks about murder |
The Hindu | Three confirmed missing in Arkansas flooding CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Funeral services for two of the victims killed in the flash floods at a federal campground in Arkansas were scheduled as rescuers resumed their search Sunday for survivors at the site. Services for Kylee Sullivan, 7, ... Arkansas rescue workers scale back search for flood victims Funerals set for 3 victims of Ark. flash floods |
Telegraph.co.uk | Search Continues After Fatal Flooding in Arkansas New York Times A damaged RV is seen just off the bank of the Little Missouri river in the Albert Pike recreation area near Caddo Gap. By LIZ ROBBINS, EVIN DEMIREL and ERIK ECKHOLM LODI, Ark. â€" Rescue workers on Saturday resumed their search for survivors of a flash ... Police: About 2 dozen missing after Ark. flood Hunt for missing after US floods Arkansas sets up phone line for families after floods |
ABC News | At Least 16 Campers Killed in Arkansas Flash Flood ABC News At least 16 people in a remote part of Arkansas were killed early Friday morning after flash floods swept through their campsites following a heavy rain. The Albert Pike campground in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, ... 12 dead, dozens missing in Arkansas floods At least 12 dead in Arkansas flood: state police Floods wipe out US campsites, killing at least 16: police |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama says Laws must be updated after oil disaster CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Thursday that the ongoing oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has highlighted the inadequacy of current environmental pollution laws, and urged Congress to move forward with a series ... British Petroleum buying search ads to improve image W.House: Obama meeting with BP officials possible Congressional leaders lean on BP to do more |
Telegraph.co.uk | UN Security Council approves new, 'binding' Iran sanctions Christian Science Monitor A resolution in favor of a fourth round of Iran sanctions cleared the UN Security Council Wednesday, 12 to 2 (with one abstention). China and Russia, increasingly unhappy with Iran's noncooperation regarding its nuclear program, joined the majority. ... UN Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions UN passes toughest sanctions yet on Iran Obama's efforts on Iran sanctions f » |
The Guardian | Dutch concern over van der Sloot 'show trial' CNN Dutch media criticized Peruvian police for placing van der Sloot in front of television cameras. (CNN) -- Dutch media expressed concern Tuesday about the prospects of Joran van der Sloot getting a fair trial following his arrest in Peru over the death ... Police: Van der Sloot confesses Dutchman 'admits to Peru killing' Joran van der Sloot confesses to Peru killing, but will he get off easy? |
Reuters | Dispersal of Oil Means Cleanup to Take Years, Official Says New York Times Although the Coast Guard had trained for the possibility of cleaning up a disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it had never anticipated that oil would spread across such a broad area and break ... Obama says oil spill 'will be contained' Cap collecting more oil as slick extends its reach » |
Telegraph.co.uk | 2 New Jersey Men Arrested on Terrorism Charges New York Times Two New Jersey men in their 20s who were bound for Somalia to join an Islamic extremist group and to kill American troops were arrested at Kennedy International Airport late Saturday, federal and local authorities announced on ... 2 N.J. Men Arrested on Terrorism Charges |
