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DOT Fires Back After Airline Tarmac Delay Backlash Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:04PMNEW YORK (AP) – The Transportation Department fired back at two airline consultants who say the rule that puts a three-hour limit on tarmac delays is ...
Census uproar turns to silence in big business community Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:57PMOTTAWA - In the mounting uproar over the government's decision to axe the long-form census, there's a key voice conspicuous by its absence: big business.
Cleveland fans dumping LeBron gear Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:56PMAPNewsBreak. Thierry Henry retires from French national team, with MLS the next chapter
News Americas Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:51PMThe US president and British prime minister have held wide-ranging talks at the White House on issues facing their two countries.
Lincoln faces big deficit against GOP's Boozman Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:50PMSenator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, a chief architect of the U.S. financial regulation overhaul, faces an uphill battle for re-election on November 2, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll said on Tuesday.
Cleveland charity donating old Lebron jerseys to Miami homeless Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:48PMCavaliers fans are taking their jerseys off their backs for LeBron James. Then throwing them away.
Cleveland Cavaliers fans dumping LeBron James gear Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:45PMStung by LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, Cavs fans have been unloading their unwanted No. 23 jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at locations around the city.
Obama, Cameron talks clouded by BP concerns Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:42PMBritish Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday sought to ease transatlantic tensions over BP Plc as he held talks with US President Barack Obama that could test the vaunted “special relationship” between the two countries.
Worn out: Cleveland fans discarding LeBron jerseys, sending them to Florida Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:27PMCLEVELAND - They're taking the jerseys off their backs for LeBron James. Then tossing them away — for a good cause.
Cleveland fans dumping LeBron James gear Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:25PMStung by the NBA superstar's decision to leave Cleveland and play for Miami, Cavaliers fans have been unloading their unwanted No. 23 jerseys, T-shirts and other clothing items bearing James' name at locations around the city. Organizers are shipping the discarded LeBron gear to homeless shelters in South Florida.
Britain's Cameron seeks pragmatic ties with Obama Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:31PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday he would be hard-headed and realistic about Britain's treasured alliance with the United States, arguing both sides must also build ties elsewhere to maintain influence.
A showcase of unity amid discord in Afghanistan Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:17PMA high-profile international conference offers a glimpse into rifts within the allied coalition and continuing tensions with the government of President Hamid Karzai.
Patriotic prayer in Spanish creates controversy Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:15PMHYRUM Utah (ABC4 News) - A 4th of July Prayer done in Spanish creates firestorm in Cache County.
She who will be named Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:15PMOf all the people who took the stage at the Aria hotel-casino June 8 for President Barack Obama's campaign rally on behalf of Harry Reid, only one failed to mention (by name or by unmistakable reference) the Republican candidate for Senate, Sharron Angle.
Rural, poor whites underrepresented at elite colleges Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMThe most underrepresented groups on elite campuses often aren't racial minorities, writes columnist Ross Douthat, they're working-class whites (and white Christians in particular) from conservative states and regions.
A tale of two Singapores Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMThe problems faced by lower income Singaporeans remain a major headache for the PAP government, especially as the general election looms.
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Freezing cold houses anger RNZAF mums Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:11PMSome of the women living at RNZAF Base Woodbourne are waging war with the Ministry of Defence over freezing temperatures in the houses where they are raising families.
Syria bans full Islamic face veils at universities Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:07PMSyria has forbidden the country's students and teachers from wearing the niqab — the full Islamic veil that reveals only a woman's eyes — taking aim at a garment many see as political.
More land protected in mining u-turn Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:03PM20 July 2010 The government has thrown out its plans to allow mining on high-value conservation land.
PM takes campaign to Sydney Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:35AMPrime Minister Julia Gillard will head to Sydney on Tuesday for her first day of campaigning in NSW where the state Labor government is far from popular.
Murphy hosts economic forum in East Rockhill Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:16AMCongressman Patrick Murphy, along with a three-person panel comprised of leaders from the trade and manufacturing sectors, hosted an economic forum at Pennridge High School, Thursday, July 8.
Old Spice Guy: The, er, copycats Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:07AMThe backlash/copy cat videos have begun regarding Old Spice Guy, the commercial series that has gone viral.
China warns tourists on "forced shopping" in Hong Kong Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:04AMBEIJING (Reuters) - China's National Tourism Administration has issued an advisory on travel to Hong Kong after a video of mainland tourists being insulted and "forced to shop" by a Hong Kong tour guide sparked outrage on the Internet.
What next after IMF/EU suspend Hungary's review? Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:52AMThe International Monetary Fund and the European Union have suspended a review of Hungary's 20 billion euro (USD 26 billion) financing agreement, but left the door open for more talks with the new centre-right Fidesz government.
Brogdon looks to top Fallin in GOP primary Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:49AMHoping to ride a wave of tea party-style conservatism into the GOP primary election for the governor's race, state Sen. Randy Brogdon is aiming to bring down U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin, one of Oklahoma's Republican stalwarts and a longtime party favorite.
'Mad Men' returns Sunday Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:37AM``Who is Don Draper?'' is the question that opens the premiere of the fourth season of ``Mad Men.'' And that's an insider's joke, a wink at viewers who have spent three years burrowing into the cryptic ad man's buried secrets and damaged psyche.
Helena, Mont., Sex Education Program Draws Community Criticism Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:14AMThe Helena, Mont., school board is reviewing a proposed sex education program after receiving strong criticism from parents, who are concerned that its content is too controversial for some age groups, the AP/Google reports. According to the AP/Google, the program -- part of a broader health and nutrition education program -- includes age-based instruction on different aspects of sexuality. For ...
Clarence OKs first new subdivision in six years Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:06AMClarence, one of Erie County's most desired suburbs, went more than six years without construction of a major new home subdivision.
Michael Jordan: I never would've called up Larry, Magic to play Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:36AMCBSSports.com reports: The latest LeBron James-Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh backlash came Sunday from none other than Michael Jordan, who contributed his weighty opinion to the debate about whether LeBron James should've teamed up with two superstars instead of trying to beat them.
Tom bombs while 'Toy Story 3,' Sandler soar Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 11:06AMComedies are on fire at the box office, as Cruise's action flick barely flickers
Capello ponders future Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 11:04AMEngland coach Fabio Capello is considering his future with the team after defeat to Germany.
'Toy Story 3,' Sandler are hot, Tom Cruise not Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe "Toy Story 3" gang and Adam Sandler are finding plenty of playmates at movie theaters. Tom Cruise is not so popular, though.
Kagan an eager, tough-talking political player Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 10:34AMElena Kagan will face a grilling from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, as the committee holds confirmation hearings on her nomination to the Supreme Court.
Backlash forces council to ditch high-rise plan Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 10:30AMA council plan to put 20-storey apartment towers on Sydney's northern fringe has been dropped after a strong local backlash against it.
Iran's veiling restrictions to be decided by popular polls Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 10:04AMHead of Iranian security forces, Esmail Ahmadi Moghaddam announced that they will take a poll on the enforcement of hijab (Muslim dress code) in every province. The recent wave of conservative backlash against laxer forms of wearing the veil was surprisingly condemned by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad -Zamaneh
'Toy Story 3,' Sandler are hot, Tom Cruise not Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 9:48AMLOS ANGELES - The "Toy Story 3" gang and Adam Sandler are finding plenty of playmates at movie theaters....
' Toy Story 3,' Sandler are hot, Tom Cruise not Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 9:38AMFILE - In this file film publicity image released by Disney, from left, Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack , Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks are shown in a scene from, " Toy Story 3." " Toy Story 3" remained the No. 1 film with $59 million in its second weekend, raising its total to $226.6 million. (AP Photo/Disney Pixar, File) NO SALES
BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Accident Reported in Kanawha County Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 9:15AMEmergency crews are on the scene of a deadly car crash in Eastern Kanawha County.
Reserved recovery noted in O.C. index Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 8:15AMThere's a buzz again in Laguna Beach. Beach and streets are crowded. Hotels, shops and restaurant seem busy. It might at a glance even appear that the Great Recession's stranglehold on the local economy nears an end. "You see all the activity; there...
Indonesian rock star surrenders over web sex clips, Islamists demand stoning Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:15PMJAKARTA: An Indonesian rock star surrendered to police Tuesday over celebrity sex videos that appeared online, as Islamist protestors demanded he be stoned to death in a backlash against internet freedoms.Singer Nazril Ariel, 28, has been at the center of the "Peterporn" scandal, named after his band Peterpan, since the two grainy but explicit videos went viral on Indonesian websites earlier ...
Rand Paul flips, seeks money from bailout senators Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:14PMKentucky Republican senatorial candidate Rand Paul is seeking fundraising help from GOP lawmakers who voted for the massive 2008 financial bailout, flip-flopping on a campaign promise to shun those lawmakers.
Timeline: Brazil Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:56PM1500 - Portuguese land in the area and claim it to the Portuguese crown. 1822 - Son of Portuguese king declares independence from Portugal and crowns himself Peter I, Emperor of Brazil.
7 Cases for Keeping McChrystal Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:51PMThe blowback from General Stanley McChrystal's criticism of senior administration officials has been fast and furious, leading many pundits to call for President Obama to fire him That's apparently a possibility, as White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters today that "all options are on the table" for McChrystal's face-to-face meeting with Obama on Wednesday. But the top U.S. commander ...
Rand Paul flips, seeks money from bailout senators Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:30PMKentucky Republican senatorial candidate Rand Paul is seeking fund-raising help from lawmakers who voted for the 2008 financial bailout, flip-flopping on a campaign promise to shun those lawmakers.
EUR TV Review: William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:20PM*William Kunstler (1919-1995) was one of the most reviled figures of the 20th Century. For he was an attorney who not only represented controversial causes and unpopular people, but his approach in the courtroom involved exposing the racism and classicism permeating the legal justice system. Always ahead of his time, Kunstler’s lifelong commitment to civil [...]
Salesforce.Com Chatter is Social Media with a Business Twist Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:06PMSalesforce.com officially launches Chatter today at Cloudforce 2010--the largest cloud computing event of the year. Chatter brings social networking to the enterprise in much the same way salesforce.com brought Web 2.0 to the enterprise--enabling the benefits of social networking to be utilized for new strategic advantages.
Patient "Bill of Rights" Targets Mounting Health Care Backlash Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:03PMObama warns GOP on repeal effort
Gay-Rights Activists Cautiously Optimistic About Prop. 8 Challenge Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:46AMThey still plan to put a measure on the ballot in California in 2012 United States - San Francisco - Supreme Court - Same-sex marriage - Supreme Court of the United States
Kurt Friese: School Food Independence Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 11:45AMA few years ago I was asked to serve on the Wellness Committee that was being formed by the Iowa City School District, under a...