Results tagged “world”

• In case you didn't hear...public option lives to see another day.
• Recession is "over"...but job losses continue, so who cares?
• Sobering words from a Foreign Service officer who is resigning because of the Afghanistan war.

• McCain moves to block FCC net neutrality.
• Still no word from Iran on proposed nuclear deal.
• North Korean leader Kim Jong Il makes summit offer to South Korea.

• Interracial couple in Louisiana denied marriage license.
• Bank of America loses $2.24B as loan losses rise.
• Bomb kills 4 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

• Come on, Olympia Snowe. Come into the light.
• US and Russia to Iran: How dare you have nuclear weapons? That's our game!
• Coal plants working towards cleaner air, polluting the water instead.

• President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize.
• NASA's strike on moon worked, mission official says.
• House votes to expand hate crimes definition.

• Obama confers about Afghanistan with a bipartisan group of legislators (because bipartisanship has been going so well for him lately...)
• Polanski loses bid to be released; court calls him a "flight risk."
• Why are we taking the word "climate" out of climate change legislation?

• West demands access to Iran's secret underground nuclear site.
• Pittsburgh businesses cleaning up after yesterday's G20 protest.
• Japan launches probe of secret pacts with US.

• The uninsured are more likely to have Republican or Blue Dog representatives in Congress.
• The Southeast floods; 8 people lose their lives.
• Obama at the UN to talk about climate today.

• Clashes reported as Iranians hold demonstrations.
• Dismay in Europe as Obama ditches missile defense.
• Sources: NY transportation hub likely target of terror plot.

• President Obama spoke at the Pentagon in today's remembrance ceremony.
• New allegations that US Embassy guards took part in sex trafficking.
• Flash flood warnings issued for Central Texas.

• This holiday weekend will be the first non-refusal weekend since new DWI laws took effect.
• APD targets aggressive drivers.
• Plans still underway for Super Wal-Mart at Northcross.

• City creates grace period after confusion over new parking meters.
• Water break shuts off service for 500 in W. Travis County.
• Midland deputy fired over Twin Peaks photo.

Obama administration to overhaul Fannie and Freddie? How will Bill Clinton's visit to N. Korea affect future nuclear talks? 15-year-old Iraqi girl sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for her part in an attempted bombing. But was she a willing participant? Woman and her baby, both kidnapped from North Austin, rescued (sort of) in Uvalde; authorities let their kidnapper walk away. Louisiana politician William J. Jefferson found guilty on corruption charges. ll the cool kids are studying statistics. Bens out of At the Movies; film critics A. O. Scott and Michael Phillips in. Beastie Boy Adam Yauch recovering after having a cancerous tumor removed.

44 people, including rabbis and politicians, were arrested in a NJ corruption sting yesterday. Should Professor Gates have been more polite to the cops who showed up at his door? While her fans still adore her, it looks like less everyday Americans give a hoot about Palin. Budget Lodge near Rundberg on IH35 comes to an agreement with the city; neighbors hope that leads to less crime in the area. Low water levels mean long-ago dumped cars can be recovered from Lake Travis. Shanghai officials to couples: please have two babies. Bruce Campbell a hit at Comic-Con, chats about Burn Notice.

Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels targeted in Jakarta bombings; eight people killed. Things looking up in the West Bank. Hot climates lead to slower economic growth? Obama spoke at the NAACP conference last night. ICYMI: Former Pres. Jimmy Carter, "The words of God do not justify cruelty to women." Senate Republicans say they won't block a vote on Sotomayor. Emmy nominations announced yesterday; lots of love for "30 Rock" and "Mad Men", with a little "Flight of the Conchords" and "How I Met Your Mother" thrown in.

• Iran protesters take to streets despite threats.
• Hopes fade for quick solution to Honduran crisis.
• Human rights groups say the Mexican army is using torture in their search for drug traffickers.

• MJ's kids will go to his mom, for now.
• Jubilation as US troops pull out of Iraq.
• One child survives Yemeni plane crash.

• U.S. withdraws from Iraq... sort of.
• Cash-strapped cities canceling July 4th fireworks
• Ahmadinejad urges investigation into Neda Agha-Soltan's 'suspicious' death
• Your obligatory Michael Jackson headline: Star's death leaves Bubbles and co. in limbo
• Soon showing on an iPhone near you: Porn!
• Opinion: Is Obama choosing to be a weak president?
• Photo Gallery: Pride around the world

• Iranian Cleric: Protesters at War With God.
• Record heat prompts weather advisories, all-time energy consumption.
• New 'no refusal' DWI legislation for Texas.

Protests continue in Iran; the Web watches. Breaking: Iran's Guardian Council says it will recount votes. Gay marriage: DC may be next. Obama pitches health care to the AMA. British Airways wants a free ride. Study says swine flu proves we're all connected. Bruce Willis gets remarried, celebrates in interesting ways.

Iranian post-election violence, crackdown EU leading international pushback Obama’s diplomatic dilemma in Iran Technology: “Tianamen + Twitter = Tehran” Analysis: Ahmadinejad to emerge with even stronger hand Power of women in Iran’s election Comic relief: Facebook introduces vanity URLs, Heywood Jablome first in line

Brazilian military find signs of the Air France jet. Hey, this is as good a place to spend political capital as any. Burger King doesn't really believe global warming is baloney. Or so it says. This is just really sad: couple commits suicide after the death of their child. Home auto maintenance FAIL. That hot guy from "Terminator," in armor.

Sen. Cornyn speaks out against Rush and Newt's comments on Sotomayor's "racism." Obama to name a "cyber czar." Texas Senate passes the budget. Dell income plunges 63% in early 2009. Austin woman charged in death of husband. Actress urged me to take ecstasy, says doctor in sex scandal trial. Bye, Jay. Heeeeeere's Conan!

And it's...Sotomayor. Prop 8 opponents wait with bated breath. North Korea doesn't respond well to condemnations. Young principals in NYC schools raise eyebrows. Mike Tyson's little daughter's sad and bizarre accident. A wedding worry we hadn't even thought to consider. This is a labor of love we can get behind.

American forces in Afghanistan: Gen. David D. McKiernan out, Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal is in. American soldier kills five fellow servicemen at a combat stress clinic in Baghdad. Love among the ruins of Sichuan. During his visit, Pope disappoints many residents of the Holy Land with his lack of specifics. NPR's Adam Davidson argues with bailout monitor Elizabeth Warren. Florida's Governor Crist wants to be Senator Crist. Aziz Ansari on the great IMAX swindle.

Murtha's nephew got $$ in contracts. Torture critics remind us: it rarely happens like it does on TV. Swine flu: stay out of our swine. Mutiny in Tbilsi has been put down. Obama to National Academy of Sciences: Help kids make, not just buy. US soldiers out to convert Afghans? Janet's boob is still in court.

• Dear current college students: the national service bill signed today means Americorps is now your best hope for a post-grad job.
• Remaining pirate arrives in NY to face charges; is quite young.
• Government and Tamils each accuse the other of killing civilians in Sri Lanka.

• North Korea is no longer talking.
• Loosening up on Cuba.
• Changes may be coming in credit card land.

• Pesky lawmaker wants to criminalize the sale of a psychedelic shrub to minors.
• Following a nationwide mocking, Texas Rep. Betty Brown apologies for statement, says Asian-Americans can keep their names.
• “Is there anywhere you’d rather be on Easter Sunday?” Morrissey asked everyone at Bass last night. Oh, Mozzer!

• Psst! Procrastinators! Wednesday Is Tax Day
• Somalian Pirates vowing revenge, target U.S. and French sailors
• Anti-abortion recruitment on rise