Archive for November, 2009

Cutting jobless will take time: Summers (Reuters)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in 373775.

Reuters - President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser said on Monday that tackling high U.S. unemployment was vital but the problem would take time to fix.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Backstrom leads Capitals over Hurricanes 3-2 (AP)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in Latest News.

The Washington Capitals won the game but may have lost their star. Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and an assist while Eric Fehr added a goal and an assist, leading the Capitals past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Monday night in a game Alex Ovechkin left early with an apparent knee injury. Ovechkin was hurt with 7:55 left in the first period when he appeared to initiate a knee-to-knee collision…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Woods withdraws from tourney (AP)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in 532114.

A new fire hydrant is seen in the front  of Tiger Woods' home in the Isleworth community in Windermere, Fla., Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - Tiger Woods still isn’t talking. Now he’s not playing, either.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Spokesman: Suspect in officers’ death still alive (AP)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in 532046.

Seattle police search under the I-5 freeway for the suspect in the killing of four Lakewood, Wash. police officers, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)AP - A sheriff’s spokesman says authorities in Washington state believe the man sought in the slaying of four police officers is still alive and has been aided by a network of friends and family.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Australian opposition change jolts climate debate (AFP)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in 373755.

The Hazelwood power station is seen in the Latrobe Valley, close to Melbourne. A leading climate-change sceptic, right-wing politician Tony Abbott, has seized control of the country's opposition Liberal Party on Tuesday, vowing to kill carbon trading legislation ahead of key UN talks.(AFP/File/Paul Crock)AFP - A leading climate-change sceptic seized control of Australia’s opposition on Tuesday, vowing to kill carbon trading legislation ahead of key UN talks.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Cops: Woman makes threat to help boss make flight (AP)

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in 373751.

AP - A South Florida woman has been charged with calling in a bomb threat to keep her boss from missing a flight. An arrest report said a 31-year-old woman was charged Thursday with making a false report of planting a bomb. Miami International Airport officials received a call and an e-mail Wednesday claiming that a bomb was on an American Airlines plane. Police searched the specified aircraft but didn’t find a bomb.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Reid sees a holiday blitz on health bill

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in Latest News.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid predicted Monday he’ll have the votes to enact a sweeping rewrite of the nation’s health care …

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

VIDEO: McClain, Peek, Arenas, McElroy and Ingram

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in Latest News.

Five key members of the Crimson Tide met with the media Monday. Check inside for video coverage of interviews with Rolando McClain, Colin Peek, Greg McElroy, Javier Arenas and Mark Ingram

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Showcase: Dubai’s Improbable Tale

Written by on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in Latest News.

Lauren Greenfield traveled to Dubai earlier this year to photograph the housing bust. Her evocative photographs now seem prescient as well.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Rachel Uchitel, Tiger Woods’ alleged mistress, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday and was instantly flanked by prominent lawyer Gloria Allred. It was far from the first time Allred stood by a woman in the spotlight. Take a look back at some of Allred’s other notable clients.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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