National Geographic | Alex becomes a hurricane CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Hurricane Alex gained strength early Wednesday as the storm began to take aim on the western Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center reported. The Category 1 storm, which became the first June hurricane on the ... Hurricane in Gulf means insurance sales on hold Wind, waves from hurricane dock oil skimming boats Hurricane Alex could make land late Wednesday |
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Alex becomes a hurricane - CNN
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
In Ordinary Lives, US Sees the Work of Russian Agents - New York Times
New York Times | In Ordinary Lives, US Sees the Work of Russian Agents New York Times MONTCLAIR, NJ FBI agents arrested Richard and Cynthia Murphy at their suburban home on Sunday night. By SCOTT SHANE and CHARLIE SAVAGE WASHINGTON â€" They had lived for more than a decade in American cities and suburbs from Seattle to New York, ... Russian 'secret agents' led suburban lives U.S. arrests 10 for » |
Monday, June 28, 2010
Obama's high court pick Kagan faces Senate hearing - Reuters
msnbc.com | Obama's high court pick Kagan faces Senate hearing Reuters US Solicitor General and Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan is pictured during her first day of meetings with Senators about her nomination on Capitol Hill in Washington May 12, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Elena Kagan, President Barack Obama's Supreme ... Kagan to break silence as marathon vetting begins As Kagan confirmation hearings begin, Republicans struggle for line of attack 5 things to watch for in Kagan confirmation hearings today |
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Americans Have No One to Blame but Themselves - New York Times
CBC.ca | Americans Have No One to Blame but Themselves New York Times Ivan Sekretarev/AP Ghana's goalkeeper, Richard Kingson, was a big reason the US could not score the go-ahead goal in the second half. More Photos » By GEORGE VECSEY The Times's soccer blog has the 2010 World Cup covered from » |
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tropical depression stirs concern - Houston Chronicle
CBC.ca | Tropical depression stirs concern Houston Chronicle The Atlantic season's first tropical depression formed Friday in the Caribbean, putting much of the Gulf of Mexico on alert even though forecasters don't anticipate this weather system will become an intense hurricane. ... Tropical depression in Caribbean headed west Gulf braces for storm, halt to oil containment Brewing storm casts a cloud on oil spill response |
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McChrystal's Exit Comes at Key Point in War - FOXNews
BBC News | McChrystal's Exit Comes at Key Point in War FOXNews June 23: President Obama announces Gen. David Petraeus, center, will replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates listens. There's never a good time for an American administration to air its dirty laundry in ... McChrystal out, strategy remains Petraeus could provide calming influence after leadership change Petraeus Is Now Taking Control of a 'Tougher Fight' |
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Officials: Gen. McChrystal Prepared to Resign - FOXNews
NDTV.com | Officials: Gen. McChrystal Prepared to Resign FOXNews Oct. 2: President Obama meets with Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal aboard Air Force One in Copenhagen, Denmark. General Stanley McChrystal, the top US commander and strategist of the Afghan war, is prepared to offer his resignation for mocking and ... Obama to confront McChrystal at White House In Washington, it's a war of words over top general In Afghanistan, as in Iraq, a New Breed of Commander Stepped In |
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Monday, June 21, 2010
NYC car bomb suspect pleads guilty, calls it 'war' - The Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk | NYC car bomb suspect pleads guilty, c » |
Sunday, June 20, 2010
BP estimates of Gulf oil spill range up to 100000 bpd - Reuters
Reuters India | BP estimates of Gulf oil spill range up to 100000 bpd Reuters Poggy fish lie dead stuck in oil in Bay Jimmy near Port Sulpher, Louisiana June 20, 2010. BURAS Louisiana (Reuters) - BP Plc estimates that a worst-case scenario rate for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be about 100000 barrels of oil per day, ... Day 61: The Latest on the Oil Spill Study foretold a consequence of oil leak Why don't news outlets c » |
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
BP Chief Draws Outrage for Attending Yacht Race - New York Times
CBC.ca | BP Chief Draws Outrage for Attending Yacht Race New York Times Chris Ison/Press Association, via AP Tony Hayward's yacht, left, sailed in the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday. By LIZ ROBBINS BP officials on Saturday scrambled yet again to respond to another public relations ch » |
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Friday, June 18, 2010
BP's oil-well partner lambastes company's actions - Seattle Times
The Guardian | BP's oil-well partner lambastes company's actions Seattle Times Vast amounts of natural gas contained in crude escaping from the blown Gulf of Mexico oil well could pose a serious threat to ... By Joel Achenbach and Steven Mufson New lawsuit: The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against BP, ... Partner in damaged oil well slams BP for 'reckless' actions -- and inaction Day 59: The Latest on the Oil Spill Oil-suckers running at full tilt |
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Looking for Answers, Finding One - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Looking for Answers, Finding One New York Times Tony Hayward, the chief executive of BP, being sworn in Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. By DAN BARRY WASHINGTON â€" On the 58th day, an outraged nation summoned the man it holds responsible for one of the worst environmental ... BP CEO Tony Hayward denies he's stonew » |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
BP to create $20 billion fund for claims - Houston Chronicle
The Hindu | BP to create $20 billion fund for claims Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON -- Under pressure from President Barack Obama, BP agreed today to set aside $20 billion in a spill recovery escrow account to compensate Gulf Coast fishermen and others who have lost ... BP to set aside $20 billion to help oil spill victims US Congress set to grill BP chief BP Says It's Sorry - and Guarantees $20B for Gulf |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Obama vows Â'everything weÂ've gotÂ' - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Obama vows Â'everything weÂ've gotÂ' Los Angeles Times He says he'll use every tool to fight the gulf oil spill but c » |
Monday, June 14, 2010
Efforts to Repel Gulf Oil Spill Are Described as Chaotic - New York Times
The Hindu | Efforts to Repel Gulf Oil Spill Are Described as Chaotic New York Times GRAND ISLE, La. â€" Deano Bonano, the emergency preparedness director for Jefferson Parish, marched from a motor home being used as a command center to an office across the street filled with BP officials. Adm. Thad » |
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Celtics defeat the Lakers in Game 5 to move within one win of NBA title - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Celtics defeat the Lakers in Game 5 to move within one win of NBA title Los Angeles Times Kobe Bryant scores 38 points but gets little help as the Celtics shoot 56% to claim a 92-86 victory and take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Power forwards Kevin Garnett of the Celtics and Pau Gasol of the Lakers battle in close quarters during ... Pierce Takes Control, and So Do Celtics Game 5 could be final home appearance for several Boston Celtics Lakers-Celtics Game Review |
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Obama: no intent to devalue BP - Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama: no intent to devalue BP Reuters A handler holds the beak of an oil-covered pelican found off the Louisiana coast and affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, at the Fort Jackson Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Buras, Louisiana in this handout taken June ... Coast Guard gets tougher on BP Coast Guard Orders BP to Speed Up Cleanup Obama stand on oil spill is tough and temperate |
Friday, June 11, 2010
Flash floods kill at least 16 at Ark. campground - The Associated Press
CBC.ca | Flash floods kill at least 16 at Ark. campground The Associated Press CADDO GAP, Ark. â€" Floodwaters that rose as swiftly as 8 feet an hour tore through a campground packed with vacationing families early Friday, carrying away tents and overturning RVs as campers slept. At least 16 people were killed, and dozens more ... At Least 16 Campers Killed in Arkansas Flash Flood Flash Floods Sweep Through Arkansas Camps At least 16 dead in Arkansas flood |
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
UN imposes another round of sanctions on Iran - Washington Post
CBC.ca | UN imposes another round of sanctions on Iran Washington Post President Obama is welcoming the UN Security Council's new sanctions against a defiant Iran over its nuclear program, saying it sends an 'unmistakable message' to Tehran. By Colum Lynch and Glenn Kessler UNITED NATIONS -- After several months of ... UN Slaps Iran With New Curbs |
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Lincoln Wins Senate Primary in Arkansas, AP Projects - New York Times
FOXNews | Lincoln Wins Senate Primary in Arkansas, AP Projects New York Times WASHINGTON â€"Senator Blanche Lincoln appeared to hold off a strong ch » |
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Cap placed on well is slowing flow of oil into the gulf - Washington Post
CBC.ca | Cap placed on well is slowing flow of oil into the gulf Washington Post Starting on June 1, BP began to cut the bent riser pipe to facilitate a procedure that would cap the well-head with a device that would siphon oil to a surface ship. On June 3, the well-head was capped but oil continued to gush from the cap. ... Relief wells are last hope to stop oil leak Barack Obama turns storyteller to stem political effect of Deepwater Horizon BP's cap 'funnels 6000 barrels' |
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