Analysis: Fine line for Obama on IranThe Associated Press - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - So much for studied neutrality. Even as he said he wasn't doing it, President Barack Obama threw his rhetorical might behind the protesters in Iran, a risky move he hopes will force the hardline regime to deal peacefully with its ...
Obama denounces Iran crackdown on protesters Los Angeles Times
Train in fatal crash had emergency brake onLos Angeles Times - - 39 minutes ago
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For the Gov, A Little 'Me Time'Washington Post - - 33 minutes ago
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.
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The Washington Post's Steven Mufson weighs in on the latest efforts by Democrats to steer a House vote on cap and trade legislation.
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Gates Creates Cyber-Defense Command
Washington Post - - 17 minutes ago
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates issued an order yesterday establishing a command that will defend military networks against computer attacks and develop offensive cyber-weapons, but he also directed that the structure be ready to ...
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Easing a College Financial Aid Headache
New York Times - - 34 minutes ago
Al Thomas, a Norwalk Community College counselor, helped Roberta Jurik, left, and her daughter Jacqueline fill out an aid form. By TAMAR LEWIN The Obama administration is moving to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, ...
Obama wants to trim complex college aid form The Associated Press
Delay Points to Difficulties With Composites
Wall Street Journal - - 2 hours ago
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 Says Its Limits on Raw-Material Exports Meet WTO Rules
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
By Bloomberg News “China believes the relevant policy is in accordance with WTO rules,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a faxed statement today.
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Quick Airport-Screening Service Shuts Down
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
Frequent fliers shuffled back into long security checkpoint lines in airports across the country yesterday after Verified Identity Pass shut down Clear, its expedited screening service.
No refunds, says Clear, the Registered Traveler vendor Los Angeles Times
Apple's Jobs has excellent prognosis after transplant
Reuters - - 29 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O) Chief Executive Steve Jobs has an excellent prognosis following a liver transplant, the Memphis, Tennessee, hospital that performed the surgery said on Tuesday.
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ChannelWeb - 5 hours ago
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Intel, Nokia Both Should Win in Partnership
PC World - 3 hours ago
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.
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The Sound And the Hurry!
Washington Post - - 41 minutes ago
The robots are back to wage another war in this sequel, directed by Michael Bay and starring Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site.
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Ed McMahon: Television's singular sidekick signs off
USA Today - - 2 hours ago
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.
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"Jon & Kate" breakup wins large TV audience
Reuters - - 4 hours ago
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.
Kate Gosselin says marriage 'irretrievably broken' Journal Times
Cardinals 3, Mets 0 Punchless Mets Ground Themselves Into a Loss
New York Times - - 38 minutes ago
His team decimated by injuries, Manager Jerry Manuel said before Tuesday's game that the Mets need to find an identity. Without much power in their lineup, the Mets will have to scrap for runs by stealing bases and hitting and running.
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Greinke rights Royals, himself in win
MLB.com - - 39 minutes ago
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Greinke outduels Ortiz as Royals beat Astros Houston Chronicle
Royals hold on for 2-1 victory over Astros Kansas City Star
Braves 4, Yankees 0
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
John Bazemore/AP Brian McCann hitting a run-scoring double to center field on a low pitch from Chien-Ming Wang in the Braves' three-run third inning.
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Obama Backers Hope 'Story Bank' Aids Health Reform
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WASHINGTON -- A group that helped elect President Barack Obama is building a database of complaints from Americans about health care to help him push through an overhaul.
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German authorities warn of swine flu mutation risk
Reuters - - 10 hours ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's federal agency for infectious diseases said on Tuesday there were signs the H1N1 swine flu virus had started to mutate and warned it could spread in the coming months in a more aggressive form.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Weight-loss surgery may help obese women lower their risk of developing cancer, Swedish researchers said on Tuesday.
LA Unified OKs $1.6 billion in cuts over three years
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Plan makes layoffs more likely for 4000 teachers and staff, though union leaders are trying to save jobs. By Jason Song The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday approved nearly $1.6 billion in cuts over the next three years that will result in ...
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Former Vice President Cheney to publish memoir: report
Reuters - 26 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a publishing deal for about $2 million to write a memoir of his life in politics, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Cheney to Publish His Memoir New York Times
Silvio Berlusconi denies claim that he paid women for sex in his home
Times Online - - 5 hours ago
A defiant Silvio Berlusconi insisted yesterday that he had never paid a woman for sex, as pressure mounted on the Italian Prime Minister to explain his actions amid lurid allegations that he had entertained escorts and call-girls at his home.
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