Saturday, February 02, 2008
Obama Is Racing Against the Clock
February 2, 2008
Obama Is Racing Against the Clock
With three days to go before Super Tuesday, when roughly half the
delegates in the Democratic presidential contest will be awarded, Barack
Obama is racing around the country, still trying to introduce himself to
voters, speed-dating style.
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U.S.
Snowstorm Blankets Midwest, Heads East
A huge storm that's blanketed the nation's midsection with snow is
heading for the Northeast.
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World
Rebels Clash With Troops In Chad's Capital
As many as 1,500 rebels entered N'Djamena and clashed with government
troops, moving on the presidential palace. A rebel spokesman said "many"
soldiers had defected, but reports are that rebels are being pushed
back.
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Politics
Obama Tries To Win Over Latino Voters
In a sun-drenched community college courtyard in the heart of East Los
Angeles, Barack Obama tried to confront one of his greatest obstacles to
doing well on Super Tuesday next week: winning over Latino voters. The
Washington Post reports.
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Health
Eleven States See Widespread Flu Outbreaks
Flu season is in full swing, with wide outbreaks in 11 states - and a
new strain is starting to emerge that this year's vaccine doesn't
specifically target, the government's public health chief said Friday.
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SciTech
3rd Undersea Cable Cut, Hampering Internet
An undersea cable has been cut in the Persian Gulf, the third such
communications link damaged in the past week, resulting in severe phone
line disruptions and compounding Internet outages across the Middle East
and Asia.
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Business
Exxon Mobil Makes Monster Profit
The oil giant posted the largest annual profit ever by a U.S. company:
$40.6 billion. Exxon Mobil benefited from historic crude prices at
year's end.
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Entertainment
Dad Gains Legal Custody Of Britney
Britney Spears' father was put in control of her welfare under a
court-ordered temporary conservatorship Friday, a day after the pop star
was taken to a psychiatric hospital.
Friday, February 01, 2008
U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 17,000 in January, confounding growth expectations
BULLETIN
U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 17,000 in January, confounding growth
expectations
2/1/2008 8:31:20 AM
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Why Ted Kennedy Didn't Endorse Clinton
January 31, 2008
Why Ted Kennedy Didn't Endorse Clinton
Part of the reason why Ted Kennedy embraced Barack Obama was because of
a perceived slight at the Kennedy family's civil rights legacy by the
other Democratic presidential primary frontrunner, reports the
Washington Post.
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World
2nd Lawmaker Shot; Kenya "In Flames"
The shooting death of a second Kenyan opposition legislator in just one
week has added fuel to the fire of ethnic fighting which as gripped the
African nation for more than a month, leaving more than 800 people dead
and thousands displaced.
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Politics
Early Wins Pay Off For Obama
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million in the
single month of January, matching his best three-month period last year,
aides said Thursday.
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Health
Epsom Salts May Cut Cerebral Palsy Risk
Doctors can cut the risk of cerebral palsy in half for very premature
babies by giving their mothers magnesium sulfate, better known as Epsom
salts, just before they give birth, new research shows.
Jobless claims surge 69,000, biggest jump since Katrina; spending, PCE as expected
BULLETIN
Jobless claims surge 69,000, biggest jump since Katrina; spending, PCE
as expected
1/31/2008 8:32:11 AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Breaking News 1/30/08
Rudy Giuliani says he is ending his bid for GOP presidential nomination,
endorsing Sen. John McCain.
News Alert! AP: Edwards Dropping Out Of Race
Democrat John Edwards to drop out of presidential race, The Associated
Press has learned.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Breaking News: McCain wins GOP Florida primary
MIAMI (AP) - Sen. John McCain won the Florida Republican primary Tuesday
night, edging past former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and seizing
momentum for next week's string of contests across 21 states. Hillary
Rodham Clinton won the Democratic primary, which drew no campaigning by
any of her presidential rivals and awarded no delegates to the winner.
House approves the nearly $150 million stimulus package to counter slowing economic growth. Fate in Senate uncertain.
House approves the nearly $150 million stimulus package to counter
slowing economic growth. Fate in Senate uncertain.
Hillary wins Florida, but no delegates at stake
BREAKING NEWS
Hillary wins Florida, but no delegates at stake
Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the Florida Democratic primary, but no
delegates were at stake.
Bush Pushes Big Ideas Into The Background
January 29, 2008
In Florida, GOP Sniping Takes Center Stage
After a cordial debate, the GOP rhetoric has become increasingly heated
in Florida, where voters on Tuesday could effectively anoint a national
front-runner - and kill a struggling campaign.
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U.S.
Florida Gamblers Get Slot Machines
After an agreement between Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Indian
tribe, Las Vegas-style slot machines have begun raking in the cash in
Florida. Some state lawmakers are challenging the new gambling policy.
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Politics
Bush Pushes Big Ideas Into The Background
President Bush's final State of the Union message lacked the sweeping
rhetoric and big ideas of previous speeches, a reflection of the ongoing
election and the limited time he has left in office, The Washington Post
reports.
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The Florida Factor
Florida's primary could decide Rudy Giuliani's fate and Sen. Clinton
breaks a promise not to campaign in the Sunshine State, hoping to
recover from her S.C. defeat.
Monday, January 28, 2008
1/28/2008
President Bush - citing 'uncertainty' and slowing job growth - urges
swift action on $150 billion program he says will spark economy.
Water condition, signal problems affecting subways
BREAKING NEWS
Water condition, signal problems affecting subways
A water condition and signal problems are causing subway delays Monday
evening. Service is affected on the 2, 4, 5 and 6 lines.
Breaking News Mon., January 28, 2008
Breaking News
5 AMERICAN SOLDIERS WERE KILLED BY A ROADSIDE BOMB IN IRAQ ACCORDING TO
THE U.S. MILITARY, THE AP REPORTS
Politics: Why Obama Won
January 28, 2008
U.! S.
Mormon Church President Dies At 97
Gordon B. Hinckley, the longest-serving president of the Mormon church
who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its
history, died Sunday, a church spokesman said. He was 97. M
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World
Bush's War On Terror Shifting Targets
There is an increasing and profound shift in the primary focus of the
White House's war on terror, setting sights on Pakistan, and once again
on Afghanistan, where al Qaeda and other militant movements are stepping
up their fight.
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Politics
Why Obama Won
While the political pundits may label the South Carolina win by Barack
Obama as all about race, exit polls demonstrate that the truth lies a
little deeper. In many ways Obama's win was similar to his early victory
in the Iowa caucuses.
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Health
Spousal Spats May Have Health Benefits
New research on marriage and health shows that married couples who
express anger may outlive those who suppress anger. The key is for both
spouses to be comfortable expressing anger, rather than one or both
suppressing anger, researchers say.
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SciTech
Unlocking The Genetic Mysteries Of E.Coli
The remnants of a Naval ammunition depot are now an animal research
center where government scientists are working to unlock secrets
contained in the genetic makeup of the cattle. Their focus: the E. coli
0157:H7 bacteria.
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Business
Asian, European Markets Continue Slide
Global market turmoil continued into a second week as Asian markets
tumbled in the wake of Wall Street's sell-off Friday amid persistent
worries about a possible U.S. - and worldwide - economic slowdown.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Kennedy Clan To Endorse Obama
January 27, 2008
Kennedy Clan To Endorse Obama
Sen. Ted Kennedy, and his son Rep. Patrick Kennedy will endorse Barack
Obama at a rally in Washington, D.C. Monday. They will be joined by
Caroline Kennedy, who endorsed Obama in a New York Times op-ed today.
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U.S.
Avalanches Claim Three Lives In Calif.
A third body has been found after a series of avalanches struck the
mountains outside Los Angeles, authorities said, while Southern
California braced for more powerful storms that have pounded the area
with heavy snow and rain.
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World
2 U.S. Troops Killed in Baghdad
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in separate bombings in Baghdad, bringing
the U.S. death toll in Iraq to 3,934. Meanwhile, Iraqi forces are
leading efforts in Mosul to battle insurgents there, following a suicide
attack this week.
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Politics
Obama Easily Wins South Carolina Primary
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama easily won the hard-fought South Carolina
Democratic primary Saturday, in a race that served as a prelude to Super
Tuesday. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton finished in second place and John
Edwards in third.
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Health
Spousal Spats May Have Health Benefits
New research on marriage and health shows that married couples who
express anger may outlive those who suppress anger. The key is for both
spouses to be comfortable expressing anger, rather than one or both
suppressing anger, researchers say.
