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Obama takes campaign for financial reform to New YorkLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago Senate panel approves third controversial piece of overhaul package amid stiff opposition from Wall Street. As President Obama heads to New York City on Thursday to press for a major overhaul of financial rules, he faces stiff opposition by Wall Street ... Grassley Bucks GOP, Backs Derivatives Curbs Wall Street Journal Pictures: NASA Solar Observatory's First ShotsNational Geographic - 3 hours ago A huge loop of material shooting up from the sun's surface in March was one of the first events witnessed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. NASA unveils new images of the sun CNN International Obama Makes Diversity Top Priority in Choosing Next Supreme Court NomineeFOXNews - 2 hours ago With Justice John Paul Steven, the last Protestant on the Supreme Court, just months away from retirement, the White House says President Obama is considering a more diverse pool of candidates , including whites, blacks and Hispanics - men and women ... |
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Iceland volcano crisis will hit European airlines worse than US, experts say
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
More flights resumed Wednesday as more European air space was opened, but officials warned that days of grounded planes because of Iceland's volcano could cost the airline industry more than $1.7 billion.
Battle to clear backlog as Europe reopens for flights CNN International
Tibetan monks ordered to leave China's quake zone
The Associated Press - - 59 minutes ago
BEIJING - Earthquake survivors say the Tibetan monks helped first, bringing food, pitching tents and digging through rubble after disaster hit far western China a week ago, killing and injuring thousands.
Video: China Mourns Earthquake Victims
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The Associated Press
Russian Court Ordered to Hear Appeal in Katyn Case
New York Times - 26 minutes ago
By REUTERS A Russian human rights group said Wednesday that it had cleared an initial hurdle in its legal fight to declassify documents about a 1940 massacre of Polish officers by Soviet troops that still causes tensions between Russia and Poland.
June presidential poll for Poland Aljazeera.net
Poland Presidential Elections Set for June 20 Voice of America
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Florida Republican Party's credit card use examined
Washington Post - 38 minutes ago
By Miami Herald Federal law enforcement agencies have begun a criminal investigation of the use of credit cards issued by the Republican Party of Florida to elected officials and staff members, according to sources familiar with the inquiry.
Hoyer, Pelosi aides questioned in ethics case
The Associated Press - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON - Congressional investigators have questioned House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and aides to Speaker Nancy Pelosi as part of a probe into whether top Democrats covered up information that ex-Rep. Eric Massa sexually harassed male employees.
City Improves Return Rate for Census
New York Times - - 50 minutes ago
The numbers are in, and they place New York City in the “most improved” category. At least when it comes to the 2010 census. At last count, New Yorkers had surpassed their mail participation rate in the 2000 census compared with the rate ...
Census response: 71% and counting USA Today
Along with SEC, other investigators and suits may target Goldman Sachs
Washington Post - - 30 minutes ago
NEW YORK -- As investigators in Massachusetts considered charging Wall Street firms for their role in the financial collapse, they focused on Goldman Sachs because it had bundled and sold the shoddiest of ...
AP source: Goldman CEO to testify before Senate The Associated Press
Euro hobbled by Greek debt woes, yen firms
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
Japanese yen notes are piled atop US dollar bills during a photo opportunity at an office of Interbank Inc. money exchange in Tokyo November 27, 2009.
Government goes high-tech to redesign $100 bills
The Associated Press - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON - The folks who print America's money have designed a high-tech makeover of the $100 bill. It's part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters as technology becomes more sophisticated and more dollars flow overseas, Federal Reserve ...
Video: Raw Video: New $100 Bills Roll Off Presses
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
New 100 Dollar Bill Design Spreadit.org
Recovering from the Flawed McAfee Update
PC World - - 1 hour ago
Nothing ruins an IT administrator's day faster than a software update from a security vendor wreaking havoc on the computer systems it is intended to protect.
McAfee apologizes for PC anti-virus snafu NetworkWorld.com
Facebook Platform: Social Networking As A New Marketing Tool?
ChannelWeb - - 1 hour ago
New social networking tools from Facebook that make it easy to recommend products to online friends is turning the legions of Facebook users into Web-based marketers' newest sales and advertising arms.
Facebook expands presence on other Web sites San Francisco Chronicle
Facebook widens reach to tailor broader Web The Associated Press
Microsoft Partners Say Office 2010 Ready To Roll
ChannelWeb - - 2 hours ago
With Office 2010 now code-complete, Microsoft channel partners are getting ready to drum up demand for the latest version of the software giant's productivity suite.
"Glee's" Madonna album eyes No. 1 on US chart
Reuters - - 3 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The kids from Fox TV's "Glee" could earn their first No. 1 on the US pop album chart next week with "The Power of Madonna" soundtrack.
Fox Takes Tuesday New York Times
'Idol's' Bowersox: 'I never intended on quitting'
msnbc.com - - 2 hours ago
If we've learned one thing from “American Idol” this season, it's that what happens in the parking lot with Ryan Seacrest does not stay in the parking lot with Ryan Seacrest.
Crystal Bowersox: There Is No 'Beef' with Ryan Seacrest People Magazine
'American Idol' finalist Crystal Bowersox "not mad" at Ryan Seacrest Reality TV World
Idol Gives Back: The show begins
USA Today - 1 hour ago
To start Idol Gives Back, Ryan Seacrest introduces a video greeting from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. "American Idol has always been about changing lives -- on the stage and around the world," President Obama says, ...
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood returns for Idol Gives Back Beatweek Magazine
'Idol Gives Back': 1 of 7 going home? Chicago Sun-Times (blog)
Mock Draft: The NFL Report's final say
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
The Rams will draft a quarterback, it's just a matter of when. They may trade out of this spot, but if they can't find a partner, Bradford will more than likely be the top pick.
You want intrigue? NFL draft will provide it SportingNews.com
Keeping Score: Goodell acts for good of game, player
USA Today - 21 minutes ago
Each week, Christine Brennan writes the column for Thursday's Page 3.0 in USA TODAY. Starting today, her column also will appear in her blog: The league's official statement was much longer, detailing a six-game regular-season suspension without pay ...
Roethlisberger ruling reverberates throughout league SportingNews.com
Fireman Ed Anzalone offers blessing to new Jet DE Jason Taylor
ESPN - - 2 hours ago
The Jets' most famous fan, Ed Anzalone -- aka Fireman Ed -- is willing to let bygones be bygones. He's ready to embrace Jason Taylor -- the same Jason Taylor who trashed Jets fans for years as a member of the rival Dolphins.
Ever Active, Tannenbaum Reshapes Jets' Roster New York Times
Jason Taylor Tries to Win Over NY Jets Fans Football News Now
Should the Food Industry Ban Added Salt and Sugar?
U.S. News & World Report - - 5 hours ago
The pressure is on the food industry to stop poisoning us with all that added salt and sugar that make Oreos, Coke, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts taste oh, so good.
At a glance: Changes in sodium levels in food The Associated Press
Diabetes drug tied to reduced breast cancer risk
Reuters - 8 hours ago
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have used the diabetes drug metformin for more than five years may have a lower risk of breast cancer than diabetic women on other treatments, a new study finds.
Heart disease risks increased by added sugar
abc7.com - 39 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Added sugars, especially in processed foods and beverages may increase heart disease risk factors. As a diabetic, 46-year-old John Garavito keeps a close eye on his heart health.
Added dietary sugars associated with increased CVD risk Cardiology Today
Debunking the Myths of the Telecommute
New York Times - - Apr 17, 2010
I'M executive director of community operations at Edmunds.com, which provides information to car buyers, sellers and drivers. I lead the team that develops systems and policies for anyone submitting comments, reviews and questions to ...
Sarah Palin's Secret, Oprah Winfrey's Bio, and Jim Carrey's Twitter Obsession ...
Buzz Log (blog) - - Apr 16, 2010
This week, two of the country's most visible women came under an unwelcome glare of publicity when some dirty little secrets got out in the open.
Islamic group: 'South Park' post a call to protest, not violence
CNN - - 10 hours ago
(CNN) -- A radical Islamic website says despite a provocative post -- warning the creators of "South Park" that they risk violent retribution for depicting the Prophet Mohammed in a bear suit -- the site is calling simply for protest, not violence.
Looters in Loafers
New York Times - - Apr 18, 2010
Last October, I saw a cartoon by Mike Peters in which a teacher asks a student to create a sentence that uses the verb “sacks,” as in looting and pillaging.
Now we know the truth. The financial meltdown wasn't a mistake – it was a con
The Guardian - Apr 17, 2010
Hiding behind the complexities of our financial system, banks and other institutions are being accused of fraud and deception, with Goldman Sachs just the latest in the spotlight.