South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford shows nation how not to confessNew York Daily News - - 19 minutes ago
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admited to having an extramarital affair after returning from a secret trip to visit a woman in Argentina.
Video: SC Gov. Mark Sanford Admits Affair
The Associated Press
Gov. Sanford disclosure deepens Republican turmoil Los Angeles Times
Iran mourning ceremony called off as pressure mountsAFP - 24 minutes ago
TEHRAN (AFP) - A ceremony to mourn protesters slain in Iran's post-election turmoil was called off as the regime clamped down hard on the opposition, vowing not to back down over the disputed vote.
Iran Stepping Up Effort to Quell Election Protest New York Times
Mousavi Web site: 70 professors detained in Iran The Associated Press
Calif lawmakers fail on first try to close deficitThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Democratic plan to begin closing California's $24 billion budget deficit failed Wednesday, as legislative leaders planned to work through the weekend to avoid a cash crisis when the new fiscal year starts next week.
Democratic plan to fix budget headed for defeat San Francisco Chronicle
California will issue IOUs starting next week Bizjournals.com
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US discounts Iraq withdrawal risk despite attacks
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration has concluded the risk of a security collapse in Iraq is too slight to slow plans for withdrawing US troops.
Bomb Kills at Least 60 in Baghdad Market New York Times
Strike Reportedly Missed Chief of Pakistani Taliban by Hours
New York Times - - 3 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A United States drone strike on a funeral in Pakistan's tribal areas missed the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud, by hours on Tuesday, a Pakistani security official said ...
Pakistani Taliban leader survives strike, residents say Los Angeles Times
At Air-Conditioned News Conference, Obama Feels the Heat
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON - The Rose Garden is surely one of the most picturesque places in the capital, so it may have been seen as regrettable when the summertime heat prompted the White House to move President Obama's first formal outdoor news ...
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Key senator says immigration revamp possible
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - A senator leading the Democrats' push to revise the nation's immigration laws this year said Wednesday it can be done if his party and immigration advocates get tough on illegal immigration.
Obama, lawmakers to discuss immigration issues San Francisco Chronicle
Democrats Address Immigration Washington Post
Radio Host Is Arrested in Threats on 3 Judges
New York Times - - 5 hours ago
WASHINGTON - An Internet radio host known for his incendiary views was arrested Wednesday in North Bergen, NJ, after federal officials charged that his angry postings about a gun case in Chicago amounted to death threats against three ...
Blogger Hal Turner accused of death threats against judges CNN International
US Appeals Court Votes 6-5 to Back 'Partial Birth' Ban
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
A sharply divided federal appeals court ruled constitutional yesterday a Virginia law banning "partial birth" abortion that was overturned four years ago, bringing the state in line with a federal ban on the controversial procedure.
Fed appeals court revives Va. abortion law The Associated Press
National Briefing | South Virginia: Abortion Law Upheld New York Times
Fed Douses Speculation on Purchases, Urges Investors to 'Relax'
Bloomberg - - 2 hours ago
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials, encouraged by signs the recession is easing, doused speculation they will pump more money into the economy to hold down interest rates, while indicating they're not ready to begin a ...
Asia markets gain as Fed underpins recovery hopes The Associated Press
BP Names Ericsson Chief Svanberg as Chairman to Replace Peter ...
Bloomberg - - 5 minutes ago
Svanberg will join the BP board as chairman-designate and a non-executive director on Sept. 1, the company said today in an e-mailed statement.
Ericsson Names Vestberg as New CEO Wall Street Journal
Ericsson taps Vestberg CEO; Svanberg to chair BP MarketWatch
Toyota Pres: Mulling New Co In Charge Of Japan Mktg Ops
Wall Street Journal - 30 minutes ago
TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Toyota Motor Corp.'s (7203.TO) newly appointed president Akio Toyoda said Thursday that the company is considering establishing a new company that will focus on marketing operations in Japan.
Japan auto production tumbles again in May San Francisco Chronicle
US objects to China's net filter
BBC News - 29 minutes ago
The US has called on China to scrap its plan to put net-filtering software on all its computers. It said that China's proposals would violate its free trade obligations, weaken computer security and raise serious censorship concerns.
US Presses China on Censorship Washington Post
More than "renewable" energy needed: Microsoft
Reuters - - 4 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The head of Microsoft Corp's $9 billion research unit thinks the debate over stopping climate change is being muddied by talk of renewable energy.
Microsoft wants your Hohm to use the smart grid Ars Technica
Upgrading to the iPhone 3G S
Wall Street Journal - - 58 minutes ago
There's no other major item most of us own that is as confusing, unpredictable and unreliable as our personal computers. Everybody has questions about them, and we aim to help.
Behind the Academy Awards' best picture decision
Los Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago
Marion Cotillard's best actress Oscar win in 2008 also marked the least-watched telecast in the award show's history. By increasing the nominees from five to 10, the academy and ABC are hoping to lure viewers and advertisers alike.
Just What Oscars Need: More Nominees Washington Post
Sealed divorce record offers privacy to Jon & Kate
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Jon and Kate Gosselin don't live in Montgomery County, Pa. So why are the stars of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" getting divorced there?
'Jon & Kate' on Break After Stars Split New York Times
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' nabs $16M with midnight ...
New York Daily News - - 5 hours ago
The "Transformers" sequel pulled in a record-breaking $16 million with its midnight showings Wednesday, hinting at a big weekend for the critically maligned sci-fi actioner.
'Transformers 2' racks up record $16 million in Wednesday midnight ... Entertainment Weekly
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' is too long and overblown ... Journal and Courier
United States beats Spain 2-0
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) - The United States stunned top-ranked Spain 2-0 Wednesday night on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, advancing to the Confederations Cup final with one of the Americans' biggest soccer victories.
US euphoric after its stunning 2-0 upset victory over Spain The Canadian Press
Reports: Suns agree to send Shaq to Cavs
FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago
by FOXSports.com The Suns have agreed in principle to send center Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, cash and a second-round pick in Thursday's draft, according to multiple reports.
Did Shaq Just Find Out He Was Traded On Twitter? Washington Post
Source: Cavaliers close to trade for Shaq The Associated Press
Roar restored: Mitchell sparks LSU to sixth College World Series title
SI.com - - 45 minutes ago
AP OMAHA, Neb. -- The championship trophy appeared behind the Rosenblatt Stadium backstop with LSU still needing three outs to claim it, but with a seven-run lead the bold Tigers fans in the first few rows starting snapping photos of the soon-to-be ...
Louisiana State Wins College World Series New York Times
Texas' Green counts blessings after accident The Associated Press
Obama Sees Health-Care Overhaul as 'Uniquely American' Blend
Bloomberg - - 34 minutes ago
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama defended government involvement in the US health-care system and said an overhaul should meld the best from the public and private sectors.
Pandemic flu kills NC heart patient
News & Observer - - 28 minutes ago
A Guilford County man with heart problems contracted the H1N1 virus and died, becoming North Carolina's first fatality from the pandemic flu, state health officials said Wednesday.
6 Cases Of H1N1 Confirmed In County Tyler Morning Telegraph
First swine-flu death in NC is confirmed Winston-Salem Journal
Apple Should Have Disclosed Jobs's Transplant, Buffett Says
Bloomberg - - 4 hours ago
June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. and its board should have disclosed to investors that Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs had a liver transplant while on medical leave, billionaire investor Warren Buffett said.
Investors Look Beyond Apple Disclosure Controversy>AAPL Wall Street Journal
US dismisses latest missile provocation by North Korea
CNN - - 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- US officials are downplaying any imminent threat of a North Korean missile strike or confrontation between the two countries at sea.
In '98, Hints From Sotomayor on Death Penalty
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
As a drug kingpin and his bodyguard, both black, faced the first death penalty trial in Manhattan since the days of the Rosenbergs, their lawyers argued that the practice of capital punishment was racist.
GOP to press Sotomayor on gun rights Los Angeles Times
Private Clubs That Aren't Private Under the Law Wall Street Journal
Local transit officials monitoring DC train crash probe
Los Angeles Times - - 3 hours ago
MTA officials say major parts of the LA subway system rely on an automated train control system similar to the one being scrutinized in the Washington crash that killed nine people.
Video: NTSB: Looking at 'Anomalies' in DC Track Circuit
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