Archive for October 24th, 2009

Patients - and patience - in health care end game (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in 349479.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)AP - In Congress these days, the health care debate is as much about patience as patients.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Mullen wants replay official disciplined (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in Latest News.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen called for disciplinary action against the Southeastern Conference replay official who worked the Bulldogs’ 29-19 loss to Florida after a Gators touchdown that might have been a fumble was not overturned. Mullen said Sunday it’s understandable if a field official makes a mistake because of the speed of the game, but the replay official can take his time…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Republicans say Dems health care plans too costly (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP - With landmark health care votes expected in the coming weeks, Republicans are warning voters that the Democratic plan to expand coverage to millions who lack it will increase costs for the average American.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Puerto Rico warns of health risk from fuel fire (AP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP - Thousands of people living on the outskirts of a burning fuel-storage site in Puerto Rico were urged to relocate Saturday to avoid toxic smoke still billowing from the fire.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Singer Morrissey in hospital after collapsing on stage (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in Latest News.

AFP - British singer Morrissey was in a stable condition on Sunday, a hospital said, after collapsing on stage with breathing problems.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Egyptian passenger trains collide, at least 15 dead (Reuters)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in 349459.

Reuters - Two Egyptian passenger trains collided on Saturday south of Cairo, killing at least 15 people and leaving passengers trapped in wreckage, security sources said.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Karzai rival says won’t join Afghan government (Reuters)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in 349457.

Opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah speaks during a news conference in Kabul October 21, 2009. REUTERS/Omar SobhaniReuters - Abdullah Abdullah, Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s rival in next month’s run-off election, said he would not join Karzai’s government if the incumbent won.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Asian leaders to pledge EU-style bloc (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in 349463.

A woman carries goods through a border post that separates China from Vietnam. Asian leaders will pledge to overcome their differences and push towards the formation of an EU-style community as they wrap up an annual summit in Thailand on Sunday.(AFP/Hoang Dinh Nam)AFP - Asian leaders will pledge to overcome their differences and push towards the formation of an EU-style community as they wrap up an annual summit in Thailand on Sunday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

UN team to visit Iran uranium plant (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in 349461.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors arrive at Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran. UN inspectors were on Sunday set to visit a second Iranian plant for uranium enrichment, which lies at the heart of Western concerns about Tehran's nuclear programme.(AFP/Behrouz Mehri)AFP - UN inspectors were on Sunday set to visit a second Iranian plant for uranium enrichment, which lies at the heart of Western concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

New York 5, Toronto FC 0 . updates with details.)

Written by on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in Latest News.

*Red Bulls win last soccer game at Giants Stadium*

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