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Baltimore Sun, MD - 1 hour ago Two Republicans supported a
Democrat driven Senate resolution opposing President Bush's
21,500-troop escalation in Iraq and setting up a showdown between
the White House and Congress over the Iraq war...more...
Harvard economist Musgrave dies in Santa Cruz
Harvard economist Richard Musgrave, who advised governments
of various countries on public finance and taxation, has died
in Santa Cruz. He was 96.
US Commanders seek more troops in Afghanistan
US military commanders have recommended additional troops and
aid for Afghanistan to fight a growing Taliban insurgency, Secretary
of Defense Robert M. Gates said yesterday.
U.S. holds face-to-face talks with N. Korea
The United States and North Korea held a second day of unprecedented
talks yesterday, discussing Pyongyang's nuclear programs.
Sago trial set for July 2008
The 15 lawsuits filed by relatives of victims and the only survivor
in last year's Sago mine disaster in West Virginia are scheduled
to go to trial in July 2008.
Jury Selection Begins In
Libby Trial
Jury selection was under way in the trial of I. Lewis Libby,
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff
Sports news headlines
Pitt, Jolie buy 1830s French Quarter home
Actor Brad Pitt and girlfriend, actress Angelina Jolie have
just bought a $3.5 million dollar home together in New Orleans.
Diana Ross to appear on American Idol
Diana Ross is set to appear on this season's American Idol.
Much like Barry Manilow last year, Diana would mentor the contestants.
Muhammad Ali turns 65
Former Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali who had won many fans,
admirers and friends across the world has turned 55 Wednesday.
Federer cruise into the third round of the Australian Open
Defending champion Roger Federer reached the third round by
defeating Jonas Bjorkman in straight-set at the Australian Open.
Business news headlines
Apple rake in record iPod profits
With the iPod sale still soaring, Apple Inc. Apple reported
record earnings Wednesday for the first quarter of its fiscal
2007-year.
H-P Increases Lead Over Dell In PC market
Hewlett-Packard Co. increased its lead over Dell Inc. in world-wide
personal-computer shipments in the fourth quarter, research
firm Gartner said.
Intel profit plunges 39%
Intel Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 39 percent as the
world's largest computer chip vendor lowered prices to compete
with rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Commerce Bancshares reports higher earnings
Commerce Bancshares announced record earnings of $3.09 per
share in 2006 compared to $3.01 per share in 2005, an increase
of 3%.
Entertainment news headlines
Billy Crystal Serenades Ali on Birthday
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali celebrated his 65th
birthday Wednesday night watching his old friend comedian Billy
Crystal perform at Arizona State University.
Suns win without their best
The Phoenix Suns won without their best, as dominant teams
find a way to do.
Soap Star Darlene Conley dies in LA
Veteran stage and television actress Darlene Conley who held
audiences under her sway for nearly two decades for her role
as fashion mogul Sally Spectra on "The Bold and the Beautiful,"
has passed way at the age of 72.
Naomi Campbell sentenced for assaulting maid
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been sentenced to five days
of menial work for hitting her cell phone at her former maid. |