CBC.caWorkers rescued after Gulf oil rig explosionUSA TodayA Gulf of Mexico oil rig exploded Thursday morning, sending its crew of 13 scrambling into the water 92 miles off the coast of Louisiana, the Coast Guard said. An oil industry vessel that was nearby plucked the ...Gulf Oil Rig Explosion Sends Mariner Puts Through The RoofForbesCrude Oil Increases After Explosion on Gulf of Mexico Production PlatformBloombergOil trades above $74 a barrel as rig fire casts pall in industryMarketWatchmsnbc.com -CNNMoney -BusinessWeekall 2,358 news articles »
The GuardianHurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3 as winds decrease to 125 mphWashington PostAs Hurricane Earl steamed toward the east coast, vacationers along North Carolina's Outer Banks began packing their cars and moving inland, cutting short their summer just before Labor Day weekend. By Rob Stein and Michael Savage Hurricane Earl ...Hurricane Earl to batter North Carolina tonightUSA TodayNASA studies conditions that make storms intensifyBoston GlobeEarl weakens slightly, still packing 125 mph windsThe Associated PressBusinessWeek -The Canadian Press -Bloombergall 11,223 news articles »
The GuardianNetanyahu and Abbas agree to biweekly meetings (Reuters)Ha'aretzUS envoy to Mideast says next round of talks scheduled for Sept. 14-15, likely to be hosted by Egypt. Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to produce a framework for a permanent peace deal and to hold a second round of direct talks this ...Hamas Looms as Spoiler in Middle East Peace TalksFOXNewsIsraelis, Palestinians agree to continue talksUSA TodayIran casts a giant shadow over the Washington peace talksTelegraph.co.ukABC News -The Guardian -BBC Newsall 7,594 news articles »
The GuardianHands-on with iTunes Ping, sans Facebook ConnectArs TechnicaBecause we all need another social network in our lives, Apple introduced "Ping" as part of iTunes 10 during its big media event this week. Described by Steve Jobs as "Twitter and Facebook meet ...Apple TV, iOS Updates, iPods, Ping Show Company DirectioneWeekNews: Ping Steered Clear of Facebook Over Onerous TermsThe Mac ObserverThe mystery of the disappearing Facebook-Ping integrationCNETPC World -PC Magazine -Apple Insiderall 1,800 news articles »
ReutersUS sues controversial Arizona sheriff in civil-rights investigationLos Angeles TimesJustice Department officials say Maricopa County's Joe Arpaio failed to turn over documents in a probe of his agency's immigration enforcement operations. Among his tactics are 'sweeps' of immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Sheriff Joe Arpaio confronts ...DOJ sues Arizona's Sheriff Arpaiomsnbc.comU.S. Sues Arizona Sheriff Over Policing ProbeWall Street JournalUS sues Arizona sheriff in immigration probeReutersCNN -AFP -The Washington Independentall 527 news articles »
Augusta Free PressDMV to be open longer after computer breakdownThe Virginian-PilotVirginia's Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will be open Sunday and Labor Day to help process the backlog in license applications resulting from a widespread computer breakdown over the past week, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced. ...McDonnell lays out concerns to Northrop GrummanRichmond Times DispatchUPDATE: Lawmakers want to handle investigation of state computer problemsLynchburg News and AdvanceNorthrop Grumman to pay for computer investigationWashington Post (blog)Culpeper Star Exponent -Augusta Free Press -Daily Pressall 121 news articles »
The GuardianTop Obama ally: Democrats will hold the US CongressAFPWASHINGTON â President Barack Obama's Democratic allies will defy glum forecasts of a rout in November elections and keep control of the House and Senate, one of the party's congressional leaders said Thursday. "Reports of our demise have been greatly ...Shock Prediction: GOP to Take House, Maybe Senate in 2010 ElectionU.S. News & World ReportGOP will take over House, political guru Sabato predictsMiamiHerald.comFACTBOX-US Senate poll averages by Real Clear PoliticsReutersWashington Post (blog) -Wall Street Journal -Reuters Blogs (blog)all 713 news articles »
Calif man gets death for sex-killing of 5-year-oldThe Associated PressSAN FERNANDO, Calif. â A Southern California man has been sentenced to death for sexually assaulting and beating to death his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. Twenty-nine-year-old Antonio Rodriguez was sentenced Thursday in a San Fernando courtroom ...Judge sentences convicted child killer to deathLos Angeles Daily NewsMan gets death for fatal beating of 5-year-oldContra Costa Timesall 102 news articles »
Tucson CitizenJan Brewer's Cringe-Worthy Debate Opening StatementCBS NewsArizona Gov. Jan Brewer gave what can only be described as a cringe-worthy opening statement in her debate against Democratic opponent Terry Goddard last night. Politico's Ben Smith, who picked the video up off YouTube, wrote that Brewer's performance ...Jan Brewer's Unmitigatedly Terrible Debate PerformanceTIMEThe Arizona GuardianArizona GuardianBrewer: Arizona gov debate performance fell shortKSWT-TVABC15.com (KNXV-TV) -Tucson Citizen -Washington Postall 110 news articles »
CBS NewsCarly Fiorina Supports DREAM Act, but Says She's Against "Amnesty"CBS NewsCalifornia's Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina said last night that she would support the DREAM Act, an immigration measure that aims to help undocumented students. Her remarks set her apart from more conservative Republican candidates this ...Boxer, Fiorina debate: California economy is center stageChristian Science MonitorSenate candidates beg to differLos Angeles TimesThe Hating GameWall Street JournalKGET 17 -On Top Magazine -Mother Nature Networkall 426 news articles »