Friday, February 15, 2008
Seven Dead In N. Illinois Campus Shooting
Breaking News
Seven Dead In N. Illinois Campus Shooting
A seventh shooting victim has been confirmed dead in a massacre at
Northern Illinois University. A former student opened fire from the
stage of a lecture hall, hitting 21 people and fatally wounding six
before killing himself.
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U.S.
FEMA To Step Up Toxic Trailer Relocations
U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be
moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible
after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes.
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World
Pakistan Widens Hunt For Abducted Diplomat
Pakistani security services have widened their search for kidnapped
diplomat into a dangerous tribal region, but officials admit he may
never be found. His abduction highlights security problems facing the
country just days before a crucial election.
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Health
Cloned Meat: Is Dolly For Dinner?
Many consumers want meat produced by cloning to be easily identified as
such. Now a company based in Ireland is promoting its system for tracing
the meat of any cloned animal wherever it may go in the food supply.
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Business
Fed Chief: Outlook Bleak, More Cuts Likely
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the economic outlook has
worsened. Speaking to the Senate Banking Committee, he signals that the
central bank is poised to continue lowering interest rates.
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Opinion
Rice Is Right For McCain's VP
Democrats who think it's going to be a cakewalk into the White House
next November had best remember one name: Condoleezza Rice. McCain can
cause Dems angst with Rice as his vice-presidential pick, says The
Nation.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Breaking News
Authorities confirm four people killed by a gunman on the campus of
Northern Illinois University. Gunman also dead.
News Alert! At Least Three People Shot At Northern Illinois Univ.
WBBM in Chicago reports at least three people have been shot at Northern
Illinios University. The campus is in lockdown.
Obama Makes Pitch To Working Class Voters
February 14, 2008
U.S.
Senate Votes To Ban Waterboarding
Congress moved to prohibit the CIA from using waterboarding and other
harsh interrogation methods on terror suspects, despite President Bush's
threat to veto any measure that limits the agency's interrogation
techniques.
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Politics
Obama Makes Pitch To Working Class Voters
Barack Obama offered a detailed prescription for the economy, answering
skeptics who contend he has not matched his inspirational talk with a
mastery of policy and targeting voters in crucial primaries ahead, the
Washington Post reports.
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Health
Blue Cross Stops Controversial Letters
Blue Cross of California quickly halted its practice of asking doctors
to report conditions it could use to cancel new patients' medical
coverage after a widespread wave of criticism.
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Business
News Corp. May Be Yahoo's Newest Suitor
Yahoo Inc. is discussing a possible partnership with News Corp. in its
latest effort to repel Microsoft Corp. or prod its unsolicited suitor
into raising its current takeover bid, according to a person familiar
with the talks.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Breaking News: Bush signs economic stimulus bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush signed off on a $168 billion economic
stimulus plan, calling it "a booster shot for our economy" as it
struggles through a rough patch.
Obama Crushes Clinton In Potomac Primary
February 13, 2008
Obama Crushes Clinton In Potomac Primary
Democrat Barack Obama swept Tuesday's Potomac Primary, defeating Hillary
Clinton in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, all by
double-digit margins. John McCain also swept all three contests over
Mike Huckabee.
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World
Hezbollah: Israel Kills Top Terror Suspect
The Islamic militant organization Hezbollah says the Israeli government
is behind a car bomb blast in Syria that has killed a senior militant,
wanted by the U.S. for the 1985 TWA hijacking and attacks that killed
more than 200 Americans in Lebanon.
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Health
Guard, Reserves Hit Hardest By Vet Suicide
More than half of all veterans who took their own lives after returning
from Iraq or Afghanistan were members of the National Guard or Reserves,
according to new government data that prompted activists to call for a
closer examination of the problem.
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Entertainment
Hollywood Writers Strike Is Over
The Writers Guild of America says its members voted to end their
devastating, three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry
to a standstill.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Writers Guild votes to end strike
BREAKING NEWS
Writers Guild votes to end strike
The Writers Guild of America says its members have voted to end their
strike.
McCain wins D.C.
BREAKING NEWS
McCain wins D.C.
John McCain has won the Republican primary in Washington, D.C.
Breaking News: McCain, Obama win Maryland primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama has won the Maryland Democratic
presidential primary over Hillary Rodham Clinton, adding it to his
victory in Virginia. On the Republican side, John McCain also won both
states Tuesday, and strengthened his grip on his party's nomination.
Obama, McCain win in Maryland
Obama, McCain win in Maryland
John McCain and Barack Obama have won the primaries in Maryland.
Obama projected winner of D.C. primary -- networks
Obama projected winner of Washington D.C. primary -- networks
2/12/2008 8:06:13 PM
Breaking News
IJT projects that John McCain will win the Virginia GOP primary.
Obama wins Virginia Democratic primary: networks
Obama wins Virginia Democratic primary: networks
2/12/2008 7:03:27 PM
2008 U.S. Budget Deficit Bleeding Red Ink
February 12, 2008
Bush To Put 30-Day Freeze On Foreclosures
The Bush administration announced a new initiative that is aimed at
helping U.S. homeowners about to lose their dwellings. For qualified
homeowners, it will put the foreclosure process on hold for 30 days.
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Business
2008 U.S. Budget Deficit Bleeding Red Ink
In its monthly review of the government's finances, the Treasury
Department reported the budget deficit through the first four months of
this budget year is nearly $88 billion -- more than double the amount
recorded during the same period in 2007.
Clinton Resists Call To Reveal Tax Returns
Breaking News
Clinton Resists Call To Reveal Tax Returns
Hillary Clinton says she will only release her tax returns if she wins
the Democratic presidential nomination, and she says her rival has been
less than candid about his relationship with major campaign
contributors.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Mailing A Letter Will Cost You 1¢ More
February 11, 2008
Spy Arrests For Govt. Official, Chinese
A Defense Department analyst and a former engineer for Boeing Co. were
charged Monday in separate spy cases for allegedly selling military
secrets to the Chinese government, the Justice Department said.
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U.S.
Mailing A Letter Will Cost You 1¢ More
The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12,
the U.S. Postal Service said Monday.
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World
U.N.: 600,000 Displaced In Kenya Unrest
The U.N. has been pressing Kenya for a power-sharing agreement in hopes
that it will end the presidential election-related violence that has
killed more than 1,000 people and displaced up to 600,000 others.
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Health
Young Women's Heart Disease Risk Worrisome
This group, previously thought to be at relatively low-risk, isn't
always, new observations reveal. An expert spoke about it, on The Early
Show.
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SciTech
Online Dating Background Checks Debated
As Valentine's Day approaches, Web Site operators of online dating sites
are divided over to have criminal background checks of would-dbe cyber
daters.
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Business
Countrywide To Aid Delinquent Borrowers
Countrywide Financial Corp. has said that it will expand programs to
help borrowers manage their mortgage payments regardless of the type of
subprime loan they have or whether they have already fallen behind on
payments.
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Opinion
Will Young Voters Deliver For Obama?
Young voters have historically been a fickle group to woo when election
time comes around. National Review Online reports that although Barack
Obama seems to have their support, getting them to out to the polls is
the more difficult task.
President Bush signs a more than $160 billion economic stimulus bill, says it will deal with 'economic uncertainties.'
President Bush signs a more than $160 billion economic stimulus bill,
says it will deal with 'economic uncertainties.'
Barack Obama wins Maine caucuses
Barack Obama wins Maine caucuses
Barack Obama has won the Maine Democratic caucuses.
Gates Endorses Pause In Troop Drawdown
February 11, 2008
Gates Endorses Pause In Troop Drawdown
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has endorsed for the first time the idea
of pausing the drawdown of U.S. forces from Iraq this summer. His
endorsement came as twin bombings apparently aimed at Sunni tribal
leaders killed at least 14 people.
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U.S.
Marine Accused Of Raping Japanese Girl
A U.S. Marine based in Okinawa has been arrested and accused of raping a
14-year-old girl in his car, though he denies the allegation. Staff
Sergeant Tyrone Luther Hadnott has not been officially charged with a
crime.
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World
E. Timor President Wounded In Coup Attempt
Rebel soldiers have shot and wounded East Timor's president in a failed
coup attempt. The prime minister narrowly avoided injury. A wanted rebel
leader was killed in the violence. .
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Politics
Maine Puts Topper On Obama Weekend Sweep
Barack Obama finishes a weekend sweep with a victory in Maine. The
Illinois senator on the verge of claiming delegate lead.
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SciTech
Vinyl Is Back In The Groove
Remember LPs, those long-playing records that spin at 33-and-a-third
revolutions per minute and produced wondrous sounds, before digital
broke music up into bytes? True believers have never given up on vinyl,
and are today enjoying vindication.
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Business
Countrywide To Aid Delinquent Borrowers
Countrywide Financial Corp. has said that it will expand programs to
help borrowers manage their mortgage payments regardless of the type of
subprime loan they have or whether they have already fallen behind on
payments.
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Entertainment
Amy Winehouse Grabs 5 Grammy Awards
Amy Winehouse won five awards including record of the year and song of
the year for her song "Rehab" which she sang via satellite from a London
studio. But she lost album of the year to jazz great Herbie Hancock's
"River: The Joni Letters."
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Breaking News Sun., February 10, 2008
Breaking News
HILLARY CLINTON CAMPAIGN MANAGER PATTY SOLIS DOYLE ANNOUNCES SHE'S
STEPPING DOWN AS CAMPAIGN MANAGER
News Alert! JBH Projects Huckabee Will Win Louisiana Primary
JBH projects that Mike Huckabee will be the winner of the Louisiana
Republican primary.
