Friday, December 21, 2007
Federal Reserve to lend $20 billion to banks at 4.67% as part of its continuing effort to fire up the credit markets.
Federal Reserve to lend $20 billion to banks at 4.67% as part of its
continuing effort to fire up the credit markets.
Suicide Blast Kills 50 In Pakistan
Suicide Blast Kills 50 In Pakistan
A suicide attacker detonated a bomb at a mosque outside the home of
Pakistan's former interior minister as he received visitors on an
Islamic holiday, killing at least 50 people and wounding dozens more,
authorities said.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
MTA approves fare hike
MTA approves fare hike
The MTA board voted to raise fares on subways, buses and railroads this
morning following a debate that saw several members take strong stands
against the hike.
Fire burning on White House grounds
Fire burning on White House grounds
A fire is burning at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the
White House grounds.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Congress OKs Auto Fuel Economy Increase
December 18, 2007
Congress OKs Auto Fuel Economy Increase
Congress by a wide margin approved the first increase in automobile fuel
economy in 32 years, and President Bush plans to quickly sign the
legislation, accepting the mandates on the auto industry.
Breaking: FCC Votes Down Media Cross-Ownership Ban
Media Cross-Ownership Ban Falls
The Federal Communications Commission in a party-line, 3-2 vote, agreed
Tuesday to overturn a 32-year-old ban and allow broadcasters in the
nation's 20 largest media markets to also own a newspaper.
Turkish Troops Enter Northern Iraq
December 18, 2007
Turkish Troops Enter Northern Iraq
The Turkish army sent soldiers about 1.5 miles into northern Iraq in an
overnight operation, Kurdish officials said. Also, Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced visit to the oil-rich region of
Kirkuk.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Report: Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim
December 17, 2007
Report: Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has pardoned a female rape victim who had
been sentenced to 200 lashes for being alone with a man at the time of
the attack who was not related to her, a Saudi newspaper reported.
News Alert! Death Penalty Abolished In N.J.
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New Jersey Gov. John S. Corzine has signed a bill abolishing the death
penalty in the state.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
News Alert! Des Moine Register Endorses Clinton, McCain
21:02:39 -0500
Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain have been endorsed by the Des
Moines Register, support expected to be key in next month's caucus in
Iowa.
