National/World News
In Germany, Obama urges joint fight against terror
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama stood before an enormous crowd in Berlin on Thursday and summoned Europeans and Americans to work together.
South Texas begins cleanup after Dolly
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Residents across south Texas slogged through knee-deep muddy waters, tiptoed around downed power lines and dug through debris Thursday, but were thankful that Hurricane Dolly didn't pack the wallop they had feared.
Iraqi teams banned from Beijing Olympic games
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The International Olympic Committee has upheld a ban on Iraqi teams at the Beijing Games, saying Thursday the government missed the deadline to address accusations of political interference.
Scientists recover complete dinosaur skeleton
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The fossil, believed to have died at age 5, measured about 6.6 feet long, he said. Adult dinosaurs of the species are believed to have grown up to 40 feet.
Cost big factor in decision to sack destroyer
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The DDG-1000's growing cost came as the Navy is trying to expand to a 313-ship fleet. Officially, the new ships are to cost roughly double the $1.3 billion price of a Burke destroyer. But estimates for the first two run as high as $5 billion.
Kroger removes jalapenos from stores
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The grocery chain has decided to halt jalapeno sales after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Monday that a McAllen, Texas, distributor was recalling jalapenos because they had the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Crane fall kills man watching construction
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The crane fell while putting a steeple on an Oklahoma City church.
House ready to OK $48B in global AIDS fight
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Senate passed the bill last week.
Obama arrives in Germany
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Barack Obama is in Berlin. He kicked off his visit by sitting down for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Poll: Latinos favor Obama by big margin
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A new poll suggests Hispanic voters favor Barack Obama over John McCain by a wide margin.
Existing home sales fall in June
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Sales of existing homes fell more sharply than expected in June as the housing industry continued to be bruised by the worst slump in more than two decades.
Air Force says no survivors of B-52 crash
Thursday, July 24, 2008
All six crew members aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed off Guam were killed, the Air Force said Wednesday as the search effort shifted focus from rescue to recovery of the crew and pieces of the wreckage.
Schwarzenegger threatens minimum wage for workers
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to pay thousands of state employees the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour until lawmakers reach a deal on California's overdue state budget.
Crash tests raise concerns
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Insurance tests raise questions about some pickups
MRAP-Driving alerts
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fatal MRAP accidents prompt warnings
McCain, Obama and their uneven gifts of gab
Thursday, July 24, 2008
If the presidential election were decided by speeches alone, it would be over already.
Obama and Merkel discuss war and economics
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as climate and energy issues at Germany's chancellery Thursday, part of a tour aimed at lifting the first-term senator's international standing.
Ford posts $8.7 billion loss in second quarter
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter and will retool two more North American truck and sport utility vehicle plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles.
New layoff filings jump as companies retrench
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The number of newly laid off people filing claims for unemployment benefits bolted past 400,000 last week as companies trimmed their work forces to cope with a slowing economy.
Dolly rains heavily upon south Texas
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Widespread flooding was expected Thursday from Hurricane Dolly that has loitered as a tropical storm overnight, soaking deep south Texas and northeastern Mexico with more than foot of rain.
Obama defends plans for direct talks with Iran
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Barack Obama is defending his proposal to negotiate with Iran.
McCain campaigning in Pennsylvania, Ohio
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
John McCain has been spending Wednesday campaigning in Pennsylvania.
Poll: Economy top issue; energy worries grow most
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Forty-four percent said the economy was the country's most important problem, a small increase from the 39 percent who said so in April
Toyota outsells GM worldwide in first half
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
GM said its gains elsewhere have yet to make up for its losses in North America, where sales fell 20 percent in the second quarter.
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.
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