Archive for April, 2009
Baltimore Sun Jim Donaldson: A glance at the field in the 134th Kentucky DerbyProvidence JournalBY JIM DONALDSON What's all the fuss about, I wondered, as racing writers around the country extolled the talents of I Want Revenge, touting the young colt as a possible favorite for the Kentucky Derby following his win in the Gotham [...]
Times Online UN racism event highlights divisionsBBC NewsBy Laura Trevelyan The UN conference on racism in Geneva has ended, overshadowed by a speech made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in which he accused Israel of racism against the Palestinians, prompting a walkout.Video: Durban II: UN meeting adopts final draft France 24UN rights chief slams critics [...]
CTV.ca Major 'staggered' at changed BasraBBC NewsBy Caroline Wyatt Major Dickie Head looks bemused as we emerge from the safety of an armoured Iraqi Army Humvee and walk towards what was one of the most dangerous parts of Basra – now a small, but busy, market.Video: Iraq troops coming home: Gordon Brown on 6 years [...]
BBC News Analysts: It Will Be Difficult to Restart Israeli-Palestinian …Voice of AmericaBy Luis Ramirez Aides to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas say he will use his visit to the White House next month to call on the United States to step up the pressure on Israel to accept a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Israel [...]
Boston Globe Gay marriage bill passes in NH SenateBoston GlobeBy Eric Moskowitz The New Hampshire Senate voted yesterday to allow same-sex couples to marry, setting the state in motion to become the fifth in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.Bayh Votes Against Obama's Budget Howey Politics IndianaSenate OKs Obama's $3.4 trillion budget ModernHealthcare.comLos Angeles Times - [...]
MiamiHerald.com Credit card reform legislation nears passageHouston ChronicleBy MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer © 2009 AP MARK LENNIHAN AP FILE – In this April 22, 2005 file photo, signs for mastercard and Visa credit cards are shown at the entrance to a New York coffee shop.Damage Control for Your Credit Score Washington PostCredit card reform [...]
Boston Globe Jobless claims fall unexpectedlyCNNMoney.comBy Julianne Pepitone, CNNMoney.com contributing writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance fell last week, with the number of people collecting benefits overall hitting a fresh record high of 6.27 million, …Jobless claims fall, but spending and income ease ReutersUS Initial Jobless Claims Fell [...]
BBC News Microsoft chugs toward Windows 7 releaseCNET Newsby Ina Fried Microsoft isn't confirming just when Windows 7 will launch, but it is hoping that the fact that not too much has changed between the release candidate and beta versions will convince people that the product is nearly ready.Windows XP Will Still Be Available After [...]
ABC News 'American Idol' recap: Cake, rattle, and rollEntertainment WeeklyMATT FINISHED (Clockwise from top) Ryan toys with Adam; Allison and Danny reinvent the mashup; a jaunty hat proves an unlucky accessory; and Matt embodies the phrase ''once more, with feeling!Matt Giraud Runs Out of Saves On 'American Idol' MTV.comMatt Giraud Goes Home on 'American Idol' [...]
MiamiHerald.com Miss California to campaign against gay marriageThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) – The reigning Miss California has gone to Washington to help launch a campaign opposing same-sex marriage. Carrie Prejean told NBC's "Today" show Thursday that she'll be working with the National Organization for Marriage to "protect …Miss California to Launch Campaign Against Gay [...]