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Most popular news on 24 June 2009 |
Obama denounces Iran crackdown on protesters - Los Angeles Times
But the US president stops short of calling off his diplomatic overture to Tehran and refuses to threaten potential consequences. By Paul Richter Reporting from Washington -- Under growing pressure to speak out more forcefully, President Obama used his ...
For the Gov, A Little 'Me Time' - Washington Post
By Wil Haygood After all those weird stares, after he fought against stimulus money meant to help his fellow South Carolinians who've lost jobs at an astounding rate, after the blitzkrieg of complaints from Democrats, no one had to tell Gov.
Who was Neda? Slain woman an unlikely martyr - CNN
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- The young woman who last weekend emerged as a powerful symbol of opposition to the Iranian government embraced life in many ways, but there was little about her that would have led her friends to predict she would become a martyr, ...
Pakistan's Plans for New Fight Stir Concern - Washington Post
By Pamela Constable CAMP JALOZAI, Pakistan -- As they bake in a sea of plastic tents under the relentless sun, families displaced by the recent army campaign against Taliban forces in the Swat Valley have a single, burning question about the Pakistani ...
On a mission to 'reclaim' Jerusalem - Aljazeera.net
By Jacky Rowland, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Jerusalem Arye King is an Israeli settler on a self-appointed mission from God: to extend Jewish ownership over the whole of Jerusalem.
Train in fatal crash had emergency brake on - Los Angeles Times
Investigators also find evidence that the train was in automatic mode, meaning the onboard computer should have slowed it down. Monday's wreck killed nine people.
Why We Need a Public Health-Care Plan - Wall Street Journal
By ROBERT B. REICH Why has health-care reform stalled in Congress? Democrats, after all, control both Houses, and President Obama, whose popularity remains high, has made universal health care his No.
Vote Set on House Climate Bill - Washington Post
The Washington Post's Steven Mufson weighs in on the latest efforts by Democrats to steer a House vote on cap and trade legislation.
Dreamliner Woes Point to Difficulty of Using High-Tech Materials - Wall Street Journal
By ANDY PASZTOR and PETER SANDERS Despite the steadily increased use of carbon-fiber composite parts in airlines, Boeing Co.'s disclosure Tuesday of design troubles with its 787 Dreamliner highlights the engineering, manufacturing and maintenance ...
China defends export policies against WTO complaint - Reuters
By Chris Buckley BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Wednesday rejected charges from the United States and Europe that its restrictions on raw materials exports violated international trade rules, saying that its policies were in keeping with WTO regulations.
Registered-traveler programs shutdown catches fliers off guard - USA Today
By Roger Yu, USA TODAY In a move that caught travelers and airports off guard, New York-based Verified Identity Pass said late Monday that it will cease running its Clear program at 18 airports throughout the country.
HP's new business Netbook: the Mini 5101 - CNET News
by Dan Ackerman One of our all-ime favorite Netbooks is the HP Mini 2140, a brushed-metal system from HP's business line that's a cousin to the consumer-focused Mini 1000.
How AT&T Stumbled Through the iPhone 3GS Launch - Wired News
By Brian X. Chen Over the weekend Apple waltzed through the latest iPhone launch, while its partner AT&T tripped and stumbled like a dance-school dropout.
Intel, Nokia Both Should Win in Partnership - PC World
The partnership Intel and Nokia announced on Tuesday to develop future mobile devices should help both companies, though analysts are skeptical whether it will result in any actual products.
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Review - TIME
By Mary Pols Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2009 My son does not own any Transformer dolls. I'm sorry, make that Transformer action figures.
"Jon & Kate" breakup wins large TV audience - Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If misery loves company, then reality TV couple Jon and Kate Gosselin had plenty of both Monday night when millions of viewers watched on television as the parents of eight announced they were breaking up.
Ed McMahon: Television's singular sidekick signs off - USA Today
By Ethan Miller, Getty Images By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY The show's era as an icon ended with the death of Johnny Carson , but as long as his "hi-yo" sidekick, Ed McMahon , was still with us, some part of the era was as well.
Texas drops LSU to force do-or-die Game 3 in Series - Houston Chronicle
By MIKE FINGER Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle Nati Harnik AP Texas starting pitcher Taylor Jungmann pitched the longest outing of his college career in a win over LSU to keep Texas alive in the CWS finals.
Phillies run rampant in rout of Rays - MLB.com
By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- The past nine games had been a little bit of a nightmare for the Phillies. The club returned home after a successful 10-game road trip through San Diego, Los Angeles and New York to have one of the worst ...
Dominant Kuroda cruises for Dodgers - MLB.com
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com CHICAGO -- Opening Day starter Hiroki Kuroda finally picked up victory No. 2 in dominating fashion with a complete-game three-hitter as the Dodgers beat the White Sox in Interleague Play on Tuesday night, 5-2.
WHO says swine flu death toll at 231 - United Press International
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 23 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, says there have been 231 confirmed deaths worldwide attributed to the H1N1 virus.
Memphis Hospital Confirms Jobs Liver Transplant - Wall Street Journal
By YUKARI IWATANI KANE A Memphis, Tenn., hospital said Tuesday that Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs received a liver transplant there and that his prognosis was "excellent.
A few extra pounds can add years to your life: study - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carrying a little extra weight may actually be good for you, according to a Canadian study that showed a few pounds appear to protect people from an early death.
Iran's Regime Will Never Be the Same - Wall Street Journal
By EDWARD N. LUTTWAK At this point, only the short-term future of Iran's clerical regime remains in doubt. The current protests could be repressed, but the unelected institutions of priestly rule have been fatally undermined.
'Public Option' May Be Highest Hurdle in Senate - Washington Post
The Senate Budget Committee chairman, Sen. Kent Conrad (DN.D.), said that the price tag on the bill is now closer to $1.2 billion than $1.6 billion.
New Military Command for Cyberspace - New York Times
By THOM SHANKER WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Tuesday ordered the creation of the military's first headquarters designed to coordinate Pentagon efforts in the emerging battlefield of cyberspace and computer-network security, ...
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