Monday, June 28, 2010

Supreme Court: Second Amendment rights apply across US - Christian Science Monitor


Telegraph.co.uk


Supreme Court: Second Amendment rights apply across US

Christian Science Monitor


The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Second Amendment's right to bear arms applies to every jurisdiction in the nation. It places in doubt the constitutionality of Chicago's handgun ban. The Supreme Court, seen in Washington in this April 9 ...


Supreme Court Rules That Gun Rights Apply to Local Laws

New York Times


Justices extend gun owner rights nationwide

The Associated Press


Gun-Rights Decision May Have Limited Impact

Newsweek


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Wimbledon live: Isner vs. Mahut continues - Los Angeles Times


The Guardian


Wimbledon live: Isner vs. Mahut continues

Los Angeles Times


Follow our live updates from England as the longest match in tennis history comes to a conclusion. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are warming up on Court 18 in preparation of continuing their marathon match, which is tied, 59-59, in the fifth set after ...


UGA grad resumes marathon match at Wimbledon

Atlanta Journal Constitution


Isner and Mahut Wimbledon Match, Still Going, Breaks Records

New York Times


Isner, Mahut resume at 59-59 at Wimbledon

The Associated Press


CNN -Reuters -BBC News


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Monday, June 21, 2010

China Currency at Strongest Level in Nearly Two Years - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


China Currency at Strongest Level in Nearly Two Years

New York Times


By BETTINA WASSENER HONG KONG â€" The Chinese currency strengthened Monday to the highest level in nearly two years in the biggest one-day move since 2005, an early indication that China would  »


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Friday, June 18, 2010

BP replaces CEO Hayward as point man for oil spill response - Los Angeles Times


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BP replaces CEO Hayward as point man for oil spill response

Los Angeles Times


The oil giant's chairman cites the chief executive's inartful public remarks in explaining the decision. Managing director Robert Dudley, a Mississippi native, will take over daily operations. By Walter Hamilton and Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times ...


BP: Hayward relieved of day-to-day spill duties

Washington Post


Day 59: The Latest on the Oil Spill

New York Times


Getting life back? BP CEO on way off spill duty

The Associated Press


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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

BP to set up $20 billion fund for Gulf oil spill victims - USA Today


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BP to set up $20 billion fund for Gulf oil spill victims

USA Today


White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed the $20 billion escrow fund that BP has agreed to set up for Gulf Coast residents affected by the oil spill, The Oval reports. President Obama's meeting with BP executives, now entering its third hour, ...


White House, BP agree on oil spill damage fund; company to pay $20 billion

Los Angeles Times


BP Agrees to Set Aside About $20 Billion for Spill Claims

New York Times


BP 'to fund $20bn spill payouts'

BBC News


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Monday, June 14, 2010

BP Outlines Plan to Speed Up Oil Containment - FOXNews


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BP Outlines Plan to Speed Up Oil Containment

FOXNews


The drilling rig Discoverer Enterprise recovers leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico on June 13. (AP Photo) As President Obama took his fourth trip to the Gulf Coast to survey oil spill damage, BP outlined a plan it said would speed up the containment ...


Obama to address nation on oil disaster

CNN


Obama, BP set for for oil-spill showdown

Reuters


BP Bigwigs: Men Behind the Oil Spill Under Pressure

ABC News


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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Solo sailor Abby Sunderland rescued - Los Angeles Times


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Solo sailor Abby Sunderland rescued

Los Angeles Times


The Thousand Oaks teen is reported to be in good health after being plucked from her damaged vessel 2000 nautical miles off western Australia. Abby Sunderland's damaged boat, Wild Eyes, as seen Friday from a search and rescue plane in the Indian Ocean. ...


French fishing boat rescues stranded Calif. teen

The Associated Press


Rescue teams reach stranded teen sailor

CNN


Teen sailor Abby Sunderland rescued by French fishermen

Times Online


ABC Online -BBC News -CBS News


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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Latest developments on the Gulf oil disaster - CNN


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Latest developments on the Gulf oil disaster

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff President Barack Obama will host the families of the 11 workers killed in the BP oil rig explosion at the White House Thursday. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis heads to New Orelans Thursday to meet with fishermen affected by the ...


AT A GLANCE: BP Shares Slump On Political Oil Spill Attacks

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Monday, June 7, 2010

BP Shares Jump on First Major Oil Spill Progress - ABC News


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BP Shares Jump on First Major Oil Spill Progress

ABC News


LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in oil major BP Plc rose on Monday after the company said it was capturing most of the oil gushing from its leaking Gulf of Mexico well, and that an additional capture system would be ready in mid-June. ...


More government hearings on oil spill set for Monday

CNN


AT A GLANCE: BP Captures More Oil, Spill Consequences Grow

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Friday, June 4, 2010

'Furious' Obama heading to Gulf for spill update - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


'Furious' Obama heading to Gulf for spill update

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Determined to project both command and compassion, President Barack Obama is returning to the Louisiana coast for a fresh reality check on work to stanch the oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico and the spiraling effects of the nation's ...


BP Places Cap on Oil Pipe in Effort to Contain Spill

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