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Connecticut Democrat misstated military record -report
Reuters WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) – Richard Blumenthal, the early favorite to win retiring fellow Democrat Christopher Dodd's US Senate seat from Connecticut, never served in the military in Vietnam despite his public comments indicating he had done so, … Candidate's Words on Vietnam Service Differ From History Connecticut's Blumenthal Confronted With False Claims of Vietnam War Service Conn AG Blumenthal defends Vietnam-era service |
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Connecticut Democrat misstated military record -report – Reuters
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010NY man said to use computer skills to aid al Qaeda – Reuters
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AFP |
NY man said to use computer skills to aid al Qaeda
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York man accused of helping al Qaeda with computer systems and cash was denied bail on Monday in a New York court. Sabirhan Hasanoff, 34, a dual US and Australian citizen who owns a home in Brooklyn, New York, was arrested on … No Bail for Man Accused of Qaeda Computer Aid Accountant held without bail in NYC in terror case US-Australian man pleads not guilty to Qaeda aid |
Memo from 2002 could complicate challenge of Arizona immigration law – Washington Post
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Washington Post |
Memo from 2002 could complicate challenge of Arizona immigration law
Washington Post Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has said his office is considering a lawsuit against Arizona. (Terry Gilliam/associated Press) By Jerry Markon In the legal battle over Arizona's new immigration law, an ironic subtext has emerged: whether a Bush-era … Civil rights groups sue to stop Arizona's new immigration law ACLU sues to stop Arizona's immigration law Class action suit challenges Ariz. immigration law |
Disaster Plans Lacking at Deep Rigs – Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 FOXNews |
Disaster Plans Lacking at Deep Rigs
Wall Street Journal AP A huge jolt convulsed an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The pipe down to the well on the ocean floor, more than a mile below, snapped in two. Workers battled a toxic spill. That was 2003—seven years before last … Federal official overseeing offshore oil development to retire early Top Interior Official Resigning in Wake of Oil Leak MMS drilling official retires in oil spill fallout |
US Stocks Fall on Oil Slump, Manufacturing Slowdown, Europe – Bloomberg
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Reuters |
US Stocks Fall on Oil Slump, Manufacturing Slowdown, Europe
Bloomberg May 17 (Bloomberg) — US stocks slid, led by energy shares, as the European debt crisis dragged oil down, New York manufacturing slowed and Lowe's Cos. forecast earnings that trailed estimates. … Stocks slump on weak euro Stocks, euro, oil down as euro zone fears weigh FOREX-Euro sinks to 4 year-low vs dollar; further drop seen |
Paul Polling Strong Ahead of Kentucky Primary, Dem Incumbents in Jeopardy – FOXNews
Monday, May 17th, 2010 New York Times |
Paul Polling Strong Ahead of Kentucky Primary, Dem Incumbents in Jeopardy
FOXNews The winds of change could once again be blowing through Washington ahead of Tuesday's Senate primary races where incumbents are facing tough challenges in two states and a Tea Party-backed political upstart is running strong in another. … Specter, Dem primary foe make final push in Pa. Tuesday's Primaries: What to Watch in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Kentucky On Eve of Pennsylvania Primary, Dem Senate Still Tight |
Obama’s aunt given OK to stay in United States – Boston Globe
Monday, May 17th, 2010 CBS News |
Obama's aunt given OK to stay in United States
Boston Globe A Boston immigration judge has granted President Barack Obama's aunt, Zeituni Onyango, permission to stay in the United States, federal officials said today. Her attorney, Margaret Wong, is expected to issue a statement … US court grants asylum to Obama's African aunt Obama's aunt wins asylum, can stay in the US Obama's Aunt Zeituni Onyango Granted Asylum |
Justices Bar Life Terms for Youths Who Haven’t Killed – New York Times
Monday, May 17th, 2010 ABC News |
Justices Bar Life Terms for Youths Who Haven't Killed
New York Times WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that juveniles who commit crimes in which no one is killed may not be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The latest on President Obama, his administration and … Life 'cruel and unusual' punishment for teens, court rules Supreme Court: 'Sexually dangerous' should stay behind bars Supreme Court ruling could affect healthcare reform |
Plane carryinhg 43 crashes in Afghanistan: ministry – AFP
Monday, May 17th, 2010 India Tone |
Plane carryinhg 43 crashes in Afghanistan: ministry
AFP KABUL — An Afghan commercial passenger plane with 43 people on board, including six foreigners, crashed into the mountains of northern Afghanistan due to bad weather on Monday, officials said. The Pamir Airways plane was en route from the northern … Afghan passenger plane crashes Plane carrying 43 crashes in Afghanistan: official Plane Crashes in Afghanistan |
In Kentucky, the Establishment versus the Quasi-Outsider – Washington Post (blog)
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Boston Globe |
In Kentucky, the Establishment versus the Quasi-Outsider
Washington Post (blog) By Perry Bacon, Jr. LOUISVILLE-The establishment candidates for the US Senate could lose on both the Democratic and Republican side Tuesday in primaries to replace retiring Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning (R), an outcome that would further illustrate the … Paul: His win in Ky. primary good for tea party The Rand Paul Era Begins Tomorrow Trey Grayson vs. Rand Paul |
BP official: action to fully stop oil later in week – Reuters
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk |
BP official: action to fully stop oil later in week
Reuters WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) – BP Plc (BP.L) said on Monday it has deployed methods to contain an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and that it will try to fully stop the flow later this week. The company also said that 1000 barrels a day of the oil … Worry that Gulf oil spreading into major current Oil-Spill Fight Shows Progress BP 'Burying Its Head in the Sand' on Oil Flow Size, Markey Says |
Pennsylvania Primary: Bellwether for November? – ABC News
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Boston Globe |
Pennsylvania Primary: Bellwether for November?
ABC News As the nation prepares for a midterm version of Super Tuesday, one race stands out as a symbol for the current state of politics on Capitol Hill — the Democratic Senate primary in Pennsylvania. Political junkies should mark their … Senate-race rivals split on pledge Key Primaries a Barometer of Voters' Frustration For Pennsylvania Veteran, Experience Is the Issue |
FAA: Fire in cockpit diverts plane to Dulles – San Jose Mercury News
Monday, May 17th, 2010|
FAA: Fire in cockpit diverts plane to Dulles
San Jose Mercury News AP CHANTILLY, Va.—A United Airlines flight has made an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport. FAA spokeswoman Holly Baker tells The Washington Post that Flight 27 from New York to Los Angeles landed just after 9:30 pm Sunday after a small … Plane diverted to DC area after fire in cockpit Plane diverted to DC area after fire in cockpit Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Dulles |
Osborne sets June 22 Budget date – Financial Times
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk |
Osborne sets June 22 Budget date
Financial Times The government will hold an emergency Budget on June 22, George Osborne announced on Monday, as the UK's new chancellor launched an independent watchdog to monitor government spending. But the government will announce where it will make … George Osborne promises spending cuts plan next week UK coalition to announce 2010 cuts next week: Osborne U.K. to Push Ahead With Cuts |
Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA – The Associated Press
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA
The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown. Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort … Dearborn's Miss Michigan wins Miss USA pageant Meet Miss Michigan Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010 Winner! (Photos,Video) Stunning Lebanese Rima Fakih is MISS USA 2010!!!!!!!! |