Saturday, January 12, 2008
Giuliani's Florida Gamble
January 12, 2008
World
Navy Fired Shots At Iranian Craft In Dec.
The U.S. Navy said Friday that one of its ships had fired warning shots
at a small Iranian boat in the Strait of Hormuz in December during one
of two serious encounters with such craft that month.
Breaking News Sat., January 12, 2008
POLICE SAY THEY HAVE FOUND REMAINS OF A PREGNANT WOMAN AND AN UNBORN
FETUS IN YARD OF MISSING PREGNANT MARINE CASE SUSPECT
Friday, January 11, 2008
Breaking News Fri., January 11, 2008
STOCK MARKET TANKS: DOW DOWN 246 POINTS, REFLECTING CONCERNS ABOUT
CONSUMER SPENDING AND THE FINANCIAL SECTOR
Breaking News Fri., January 11, 2008
LAS VEGAS JUDGE REVOKES O.J. SIMPSON'S BAIL AND ORDERS HIM BACK INTO
CUSTODY
Dow industrials down nearly 240 points to intraday low as selling intensifies
BULLETIN:
Dow industrials down nearly 240 points to intraday low as selling
intensifies
1/11/2008 1:23:01 PM
News Alert! Sheriff: Missing Pregnant Marine Dead
A sheriff says a pregnant Marine missing for nearly a month is dead, and
a suspect in her death is a man she accused of raping her.
Breaking News: Marion Jones sentenced to six months in jail
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Disgraced Olympian Marion Jones, whose speed
and smile made her an international superstar until steroid use led to
her downfall, was sentenced Friday to six months in prison for lying to
investigatorsabout. performance-enhancing drugs and a check-fraud scam.
Economy Slumps To The Top Of The Campaign
January 11, 2008
U.S.
Violent Storms Ravage South, Flood Midwest
Powerful thunderstorms packing heavy rain and high winds pushed across
Alabama and Mississippi, causing property damage and traffic deaths.
Tornadoes, floods tore through several U.S. states, causing property
damage and evacuations.
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World
Bush Leaves Israel, Seeks Arab Support
U.S. President George W. Bush sought Arab support for a U.S.-backed
Mideast peace deal, but the Bush administration said not to expect a
"blinding flash" of Arab cooperation for the restarted
Israel-Palestinian negotiations.
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Politics
Economy Slumps To The Top Of The Campaign
A year ago, the candidates faced a political environment dominated by
Iraq, illegal immigration and terrorism. Now they are rewriting their
playbooks as it appears that the race may actually be shaped by the
economy, the Washington Post reports.
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Health
1% Of Autism Due To Unstable Genes
Duplication or deletion of genes in a "hot spot of genetic instability"
accounts for 1% of early autism cases, researchers find. This is at
least as large a subset of autism cases as any other single factor is
known to cause, the researchers note.
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Business
U.S. Trade Deficit Surged In November
The U.S. trade deficit in November surged to the highest level in 14
months, reflecting record imports of foreign oil. The deficit with China
declined slightly while the weak dollar boosted exports to another
record high.
Gold futures hit $900-an-ounce mark
BULLETIN:
Gold futures hit $900-an-ounce mark
1/11/2008 10:43:12 AM
U.S. trade deficit's a surprise, widening to $63.1 billion in November
BULLETIN:
U.S. trade deficit's a surprise, widening to $63.1 billion in November
1/11/2008 8:31:51 AM
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Breaking News Thu., January 10, 2008
Breaking News
SIR EDMUND HILLARY, FIRST MAN TO CLIMB MOUNT EVEREST, HAS DIED
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Fed chief Ben Bernanke says the central bank is ready to cut interest rates again, AP reports.
Fed chief Ben Bernanke says the central bank is ready to cut interest
rates again, AP reports.
Primary Battles Remain Wide-Open
January 10, 2008
Primary Battles Remain Wide-Open
Hillary Clinton and John McCain each left New Hampshire elated over
their victories, but neither could look ahead with confidence at a
compressed calendar that will culminate in the biggest primary day on
Feb. 5, the Washington Post reports.
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U.S.
CIA Official Wants Tape Testimony Immunity
Attorneys for Jose Rodriguez told Congress the former CIA official won't
testify about the destruction of CIA videotapes without a promise of
immunity, two people close to the tapes inquiry said Wednesday.
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Politics
John Kerry To Endorse Barack Obama
Barack Obama has won the presidential endorsement of Sen. John Kerry,
the Democrats' 2004 nominee.
Iran Fires Back With Its Own Boat Video
January 10, 2008
Bush "Confident" Of Mideast Peace In 2008
An optimistic President Bush has again predicted that Mideast peace will
be achieved by the time he leaves office. After meeting the Palestinian
leader in Ramallah, he declared the elusive agreement sought for decades
is now just around the corner.
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U.S.
CIA Official Wants Tape Testimony Immunity
Attorneys for Jose Rodriguez told Congress the former CIA official won't
testify about the destruction of CIA videotapes without a promise of
immunity, two people close to the tapes inquiry said Wednesday.
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World
Iran Fires Back With Its Own Boat Video
Iran aired video of its boats and U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf
in an apparent attempt to show that there was no confrontation between
the vessels. Iran called the Pentagon's video of the incident a
fabrication.
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Politics
Richardson's Presidential Race Is Over
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will end his campaign for the U.S.
presidency after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive
credentials could not compete with his rivals' star power, the AP
reported.
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Health
Study Links Vitamin C To Stroke Risk
Though the science behind it continues to confound researchers, a new
study shows clearly that getting a healthy dose of vitamin C through
eating fruit and vegetables can greatly reduce the risk of stroke.
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SciTech
U.S. Increasingly A YouTube Nation
Nearly half of Americans who use the Internet have used a video-sharing
site such as YouTube; and daily traffic to watch or post video doubled
last year, a new survey finds.
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Business
Indian Company Unveils The $2,500 Car
India's Tata Motors on Thursday unveiled its much anticipated $2,500
car, an ultra-cheap price tag that brings car ownership into the reach
of tens of millions of people. But critics worry the car could create an
environmental nightmare.
News Alert! John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama
CBS News has learned 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry is
endorsing Barack Obama in the 2008 race for the White House.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Goldman Sachs: Brace For Recession In 2008
January 9, 2008
9 U.S. Troops Killed In Iraq
Nine American soldiers were killed in the first two days of a new
American drive to kill al Qaeda in Iraq fighters holed up in districts
north of the capital, the U.S. military reported.
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Politics
Mitt Romney Sets Sights On Michigan
Mitt Romney is hoping to tap into the economic unease here to help
revive his presidential chances in next Tuesday's primary. In return,
Michigan is hoping to make sure he'd be a friend in the White House.
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SciTech
Study: Prairie Grass Produces Ethanol
New research shows that prairie grasses grown using only moderate
amounts of fertilizer on marginal land can produce significant amounts
of ethanol.
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Business
Goldman Sachs: Brace For Recession In 2008
Get ready for the recession. That's the advice from Goldman Sachs. The
world's most profitable security firm is forecasting a contraction in
economic activity likely to last two to three quarters. It would be the
first recession in six years.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Breaking News: Clinton wins Democratic N.H. primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won New Hampshire's
Democratic primary Tuesday night in a startling upset, defeating Sen.
Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for White House.
News Alert! McCain Won N.H.
Sen. John McCain won the GOP presidential primary in New Hampshire.
News Alert! Dem Race In N.H. Closer Than Expected; GOP Race Tight Too
Exit polls suggest the Obama, Clinton race is closer than expected in
New Hamshire; GOP in a two-man race between McCain and Romney.
It's primary day in New Hampshire
It's primary day in New Hampshire
Obama, McCain get early nods in first votes from New Hampshire primary.
News Alert: 1/08/2008
美國經濟已經"開始衰退"
金融財經
美林證券（Merrill
Lynch）公布報告說，美國經濟已經開始衰退。
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Monday, January 07, 2008
Poll: Obama Up Big In New Hampshire
January 7, 2008
Poll: Obama Up Big In New Hampshire
A new survey showed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama
opening a wide lead over rival Sen. Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire,
while the Republican race remained a statistical dead heat.
Roger Clemens Files Defamation Suit
Roger Clemens beat Brian McNamee to court, filing a defamation suit
against the former trainer who claimed to have injected him with
performance-enhancing drugs.
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World
Kenyan Opposition Leader Cancels Protests
Kenya's opposition leader canceled planned nationwide protest rallies
amid fears they could ignite new bloodletting after political and ethnic
violence that has already killed some 500 people.
Watch: Kenya Fears Civil War
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Politics
Clinton, Romney Go On Offense In N.H.
Hillary Clinton, slipping further behind her chief rival in the
Democratic primary here, has taken direct control over her strategy and
message as she scrambles to block the ascent of Barack Obama, the
Washington Post reports.
Clinton, Romney Go On Offense In N.H.
Clinton, Romney Go On Offense In N.H.
Hillary Clinton, slipping further behind her chief rival in the
Democratic primary here, has taken direct control over her strategy and
message as she scrambles to block the ascent of Barack Obama, the
Washington Post reports.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Breaking News: Poll finds Obama, McCain lead in N.H.
NASHUA, N.H. - A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds the onetime front-runners
in New Hampshire lagging as Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John
McCain have surged to leads before Tuesday's primary. Obama vaulted to a
13 percentage-point advantage over New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
three weeks after they were tied here. McCain gained a four-point edge
over Mitt Romney, a former governor of neighboring Massachusetts who has
campaigned almost as a favorite son.
News Alert
In the first confrontation since Barack Obama and John Edwards both
topped Clinton in the Iowa caucus based on a message of change, Hillary
Clinton painted Obama as an opportunistic flip-flopper who talks a good
game, without delivering.
Romney Takes Largest Cut Of Wyo. Delegates
Breaking News
Romney Takes Largest Cut Of Wyo. Delegates
Wyoming Republicans moved up their party's primary to Jan. 5 this year,
an attempt to weigh in early on the selection of a presidential nominee.
It did so by giving Its largest share of delegates to former Mass.
governor Mitt Romney.
