National/World News
Flight with congressmen makes emergency landing
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Continental Airlines flight carrying former presidential candidate Ron Paul and six other members of Congress to Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing in New Orleans on Tuesday after a loss in cabin pressure.
Off-road group says Smokey Bear is unfair
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Smokey Bear is catching heat from a group called the BlueRibbon Coalition . It advocates motorized recreation.
After 60 years, black military officers are rare
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sixty years after President Truman desegregated the military, senior black officers are still rare, particularly among the highest ranks.
Bush drops opposition to housing bill
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
President Bush dropped his opposition Wednesday to legislation aiming to calm the chaotic housing market despite his objections to a $3.9 billion provision.
Dolly hits Texas-Mexico coast
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Hurricane Dolly strengthened early Wednesday as its leading edge lashed the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Mexico border with heavy rain and powerful winds.
Italy's top court finds that jeans are no barrier to rape
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
It was less than a decade ago that Italy's top criminal court ruled that it was impossible to rape a woman who was wearing jeans. The court concluded back then that nobody could forcibly remove a woman's jeans unless she cooperated.
Obama on Afghanistan, Iraq
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Barack Obama says security in Iraq has improved, so it's time for the U.S. to shift its focus to Iraq's political future.
McCain may be zeroing in on a running mate
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
There's growing speculation that John McCain might name his vice presidential choice within the next few days, right in the middle of Barack Obama's overseas tour.
Wind scatters man's cash, good Samaritans help
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A dozen bystanders rushed in to help a 70-year-old man after he stumbled leaving a Southern California bank
Breaking up not so hard to do with Slydial
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Slydial lets you connect directly with another person's cell phone voice mail, bypassing the traditional ringing process that often results - sometimes disastrously - with someone picking up on the other end.
More airlines reporting losses due to fuel costs
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The losses keep piling up for airlines, as three of the nation's biggest carriers said Tuesday high fuel costs overwhelmed higher revenue in the quarter that ended June 30.
Reports: Batman actor arrested in London
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
LONDON (AP) - The star of the new Batman sequel has reportedly been arrested in an assault case.
4 wounded in new Jerusalem tractor rampage
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
JERUSALEM (AP) - Officials say a Palestinian attacker rammed a construction truck into a series of vehicles in busy downtown Jerusalem today, injuring four people.
Assault victims in military face tough recovery
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Even as women distinguish themselves in battle alongside men, they're fighting off sexual assault and harassment.
Texas prepares for Tropical Storm Dolly
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Texas mobilized National Guard troops and residents along the Gulf Coast near the Mexican border were buying plywood, flashlights and gasoline as Tropical Storm Dolly gained strength Tuesday over the Gulf on its way to becoming a hurricane before it hits land.
Brass thieves hit hydrants, raising fire concerns
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
So far, no vandalized hydrant has caused a delay in responding to a fire, Culp said.
Wachovia has $8.9B loss, cuts 6,350 jobs
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Analysts on average expected a loss of 78 cents per share on revenue of almost $8.4 billion.
No survivors so far found following B-52 crash
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Air Force continued to hold out hope of finding survivors Tuesday in the crash of a B-52 bomber off Guam, but a brigadier general said there was no evidence that any of the airmen were alive.
ACLU challenges voter law barring felons
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
After serving eight months behind bars for a conviction of receiving stolen property, Annette McWashington Pruitt was excited about the prospect of being able to vote again.
Obama receiving some support on Iraq withdrawal
Monday, July 21, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama is gaining fresh support from Iraqi leaders for the idea of pulling all U.S. combat forces out of the war zone by 2010.
League of Conservation Voters to endorse Obama
Monday, July 21, 2008
In an election all about change, environmental groups are doing the usual. They're endorsing the Democratic presidential candidate.
McCain: Obama still wrong on Iraq, Afghanistan
Monday, July 21, 2008
John McCain says he's been consistently right on both Iraq and Afghanistan, while his Democratic rival "has been completely wrong."
Ford marks 100th anniversary of Model T
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ford Motor Co. is marking the 100th anniversary of the Model T, the first low-priced car that introduced motoring to the masses, at a time when Americans are cringing at the cost of filling their gas tanks and the U.S. auto industry is struggling with plant closings and layoffs.
Fugitive mom charged with escaping MI prison
Monday, July 21, 2008
Susan Lefevre could face up to five more years in prison.
Comcast pushed to block access to child porn
Monday, July 21, 2008
NY's attorney general will take legal action if necessary.
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