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Romney dishonest about Vietnam War

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:53:34 -0400

The AP has reported that, over a 5 year period during the height of the Vietnam War, candidate for President Willard Mitt Romney received 4 draft deferments to avoid going to Vietnam. Due to the Wisconsin recall election this story has missed the news cycle with the exception of liberal news shows like Martin Bashir, Rachel Maddow and The Ed Show. Romney received deferments as a student at Standford University and while doing missionary work in France.

At question are earlier statements that Romney made about the War. As a Presidential Candidate in 2007 Romney told the Boston Globe:

"I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there, and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam."

And as a Massachusetts US Senate candidate in 1994, he told The Boston Herald,

"I was not planning on signing up for the military. It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam, but nor did I take any actions to remove myself from the pool of young men who were eligible for the draft."

John McCain, who staked his election on his experiences in Vietnam and serving in a POW war camp, has fully endorsed Romney's candidacy and lends his brand to attacking President Obama's foreign policy credentials to blunt the successes of the administration. President Obama is the first President of our era who was not eligible for the Vietnam draft, but has enhanced the Bush/Cheney policy of taking the fight to Al Qaeda and killing its leader, Osama bin Laden.

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European Stocks to Start Down

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:26:39 -0400

European stocks are expected to start in the red and the euro is set to remain weak against the dollar after hopes were dashed that there would be a round of stimulus plans from the world's central banks. - More

Hacker claims to have hack old Romney Email

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:25:36 -0400

A hacker allegedly accessed Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's old Hotmail email account and a DropBox account he used for file sharing.

On Tuesday, June 5, the anonymous hacker sent an email to the New York-based media news blog Gawker that claimed he or she had figured out Romney's Hotmail password and then changed it. - More

Syria blocks UN observers

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:17:19 -0400

BEIRUT: Syrian troops blocked United Nations observers on Thursday from reaching the site of a new mass killing where the opposition claims regime forces slaughtered at least 78 people including women and children, the chief of the UN monitoring mission said. - More

Union Without Unity: the Collapse of Greece

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:15:55 -0400

Greece is the cradle of democracy. However, if current trends continue, it is going to be the crypt of the Euro. Greek police have cautioned people to not withdraw their savings from the banks to avoid theft. More

Hillary Clinton calls for full transfer of power

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:08:31 -0400

Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has called for a full transfer of power from Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, following reports of a fresh massacre in the country. - More

Boston Globe - Reports Heard From Syria of New Massacre

Clacton Gazette - Cameron condemns new Syria massacre

Long View News Journal - U.S., allies start work on Syria transition plan

KBOI - Geithner Calls on World Community to Hit Syria with Harsher Sanctions

hindustan times - Dozens slaughtered in new Syria massacre

Thunder headed to NBA finals, beat Spurs 107-99

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:52:39 -0400

Oklahoma City — After years of nagging Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks not to take him out of games, Kevin Durant finally got his wish. And now, he's one big step closer to making his basketball dreams come true. - More

Putin pushes for visa deal

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:19:21 -0400

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged the European Union to speed up the process of visa-free travel between Russia and the 27-nation bloc. The announcement came after a 2 day summit in Saint Petersburg attended by European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso and European Council president Herman Van Rompuy. - More

Russia Media

6.46 Million Hashed Passwords Leaked?

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:17:09 -0400

A user in a Russian forum is claiming to have hacked LinkedIn to the tune of almost 6.5 million account details. The user uploaded 6,458,020 hashed passwords, but no usernames. It's not clear if they managed to download the usernames, but it's likely that both have been downloaded. - More

Mubaraks health said to be precarious

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:08:41 -0400

Security officials say the health of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has entered a "dangerous" phase.

The officials at Torah prison south of Cairo said Mubarak, 84, was suffering from shock and was experiencing breathing problems. They said doctors had to aid Mubarak's breathing with a respirator on five separate occasions on Wednesday. - More

Regulator: JP Morgan Changed Risk Strategy

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:33:39 -0400

Starting late last year, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced the amount of hedging it was doing to contain potential losses, according to a top federal regulator. - More

Nigerian Forces Say Shootout Kills 16 Militants

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:16:59 -0400

Nigerian forces say they have killed 16 suspected Islamic militants in a shootout in the northeastern city of Maiduguri.

The Nigerian Joint Task Force field commander, Colonel Victor Ebhaleme, said the fighting late Tuesday occurred around the densely populated Lawan Bukar and Shehuri areas of the city. He said Nigerian forces seized weapons and ammunition from the suspects and destroyed some of their home-made bombs. - More

Nigeria Media

Kirchner: Improve the energy system

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:03:21 -0400

President Cristina Kirchner said yesterday that the "great challenge" that has his government ahead "to improve the Argentine energy system" after the country was forced to import fuel by almost 10,000 million in 2011. - More

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CLUTCH: PIERCE, KG LEAD C'S TO GAME 5 WIN

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:08:19 -0400

Paul Pierce drilled a huge 3-pointer with 52.9 seconds remaining and Kevin Garnett poured in 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Celtics to a 94-90 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena in Miami. Pierce,... - More

The ghosts of Mexico's past

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:57:15 -0400

Exhausted by the war on drugs, the country is on the verge of electing the PRI, a party notorious for its autocratic, corruption-plagued rule. Simeon Tegel reports from Mexico City - More

Zenawi Ditches His Yemeni Relative, Gaddafi

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:31:11 -0400

In his most recent interview made available online by AfricanArguements.org, Atse Meles Zenawi, the head of regime of the Ethiopian empire, boosts about the totalitarian reach of the Empire-State into every household in the empire as:

“Unlike all previous governments our writ runs in every village. That has never happened in the history of Ethiopia. The state was distant, irrelevant. You paid tribute from time to time and if you didn’t like it you rebelled. That’s the history of Ethiopia.”

Ethiopian News

Liz and Dick Fight Scene

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:55:57 -0400

Falling victim to another wardrobe malfunction, Lindsay Lohan put on a peep show while filming a scene for "Liz & Dick" -as her boobs fell out of her dress while on the Los Angeles, California set on Monday. - More

Putin: Russia and China Cooperating Well

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:34:06 -0400

Russia-China cooperation on many issues has reached a high level and has facilitated the resolution of international and regional crises in a most effective way, said Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Tuesday. - More

Netflix Rolls Its Own CDN

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:28:11 -0400

Netflix, which streams nearly 1 billion hours of video monthly over the Internet, is shifting to deliver data directly to broadband service providers via its own content delivery network at no cost to ISPs. - More

Putin arrives for key China visit

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:19:38 -0400

Russian President Vladimir Putin is beginning a three-day visit to China, with energy and foreign policy expected to dominate the agenda. Putin said ahead of the trip that he wanted to further boost booming bilateral trade, which reached $84bn (£55bn) last year. - More

Russian News

Top Al-Qaeda Leader Killed In Pakistan

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:15:34 -0400

Reports say a U.S. drone strike has targeted a senior Al-Qaeda leader, but it was unclear whether he was among those hit in the northwestern Pakistan incident.

U.S. and Pakistani government sources said Abu Yahya al Libi was the target of a drone strike early on June 4 in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region. - More

Pakistan News

Chinese iron ore traders Abducted

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:10:59 -0400

MANILA, Philippines — Officials say two Chinese iron ore traders have been abducted in the restive southern Philippines. Military spokesman Capt. Albert Caber says six gunmen snatched the traders from their house in Kabasalan township late Monday. The getaway vehicle was later found burned in a nearby village. No ransom demand has been received so far. - More

Philippines News

Ethiopia Receives $80 Million Loan

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:05:17 -0400

Ethiopia has received an 80 million dollar soft loan for a project to construct and expand electric power transmission lines from EDCF, South Korean state bank announced the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation. - More

Ethiopian News

Mosimane fired as Bafana coach

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:51:41 -0400

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has fired Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane. He was axed late last night after an emergency meeting in Johannesburg where the team and Mosimane's performance was discussed. - More

South African News

South Africa 1 Ethiopia 1- Match Report

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:47:25 -0400

Bafana Bafana got their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a stuttering start... The South Africans drew 1-ALL with lowly-ranked Ethiopia at the Royal Bafokeng sports palace in a game they were expected to win...

Safa in crisis talks, set to axe Pitso

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:38:21 -0400

Pitso Mosimane is set to be sacked as Bafana Bafana coach on Monday, following South Africa’s dismal 1-1 draw with Ethiopia in their opening 2014 World Cup qualifier on Sunday in Phokeng.

The South African Football Association have convened an emergency meeting, set for 11am on Monday, where they are expected to fire Mosimane, and replace him with his assistant coach, Steve Komphela. - More

Suicide Car Bomb Kills at Least 23 in Baghdad

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:50:50 -0400

In other news Monday, a suicide car bomb in central Baghdad killed at least 23 people -- detonating right outside the main Shiite religious affairs office in Iraq. Nearly 200 people were wounded in the explosion. Also, officials in Pakistan condemned a suspected U.S. drone strike that killed at least 15 people. - More

Clinton: Romney Would Be Calamitous

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:33:07 -0400

Lending his fundraising prowess to President Obamas re-election campaign, Bill Clinton warned top donors in New York tonight that Mitt Romney would be calamitous for our country and the world. - More

Socialists leading in French expat vote tally

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:27:26 -0400

According to numbers published by the French Ministry of the Interior, a majority of French citizens residing overseas (53%) voted for right-wing candidate former President Nicolas Sarkozy in France’s presidential election just one month ago. - More News in France

Starbucks To Strengthen U.S. Retail Business

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:22:09 -0400

You are invited to Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) webcast at 1:30 p.m. PDT today, hosted by Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo, Cliff Burrows, Starbucks president, U.S. and Americas, and Troy Alstead, Starbucks chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, in which they will discuss an initiative to further strengthen Starbucks core U.S. retail business. - More

Springfield, Mass. police officer killed

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:17:09 -0400

(NECN: Josh Brogadir) – A 36-year veteran of the Springfield, Mass. police department was shot and killed Monday afternoon. Officer Kevin Ambrose responded to a domestic dispute call, when he was shot and killed upon arriving at 90 Lawton Street, the Lawton Arms Apartment complex. - More

Springfield News

Romneys Opening Debate Statement

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:38:48 -0400

Romney's Political Cartoon ('Opening Debate Statement')

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Tripoli airport closed

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:15:26 -0400

Armed militias stormed Tripoli international airport on Monday in a protest against the reported kidnapping of their leader. The militias, from Tarhuna, 40 miles south of Tripoli, captured the airport, firing shots as their jeeps careered across the runway in front of planes waiting to take off, forcing international flights to be diverted to the capital's military airport. - More

Libya News

Canadian Govt Mulls US welfare model

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:42:52 -0400

The Canadian province of Quebec. A region that prides itself on free healthcare and affordable education for its residents. Students here pay a fixed amount for tuition fees, around $2500 a year for all of the colleges and universities. That's the LOWEST rate in North America - and the taxpayers pick up the rest. But that model might change as their government looks south.

Scott Walkers competence is winning

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:26:50 -0400

To Republicans, Scott Walker is a man of steel holding the line against the liberal rabble. To Democrats, he’s a union-busting, economic Neanderthal who represents the very worst of the Tea Party. - More

Sandusky Accusers Will Be Named

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:12:50 -0400

Alleged victims of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will have to testify using their real names, and tweets or other electronic communications by reporters will not be permitted during the trial, the judge ruled Monday. - More

Herman Cain to get his own radio talk show

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:08:08 -0400

ATLANTA — Conservative talk radio host Neal Boortz announced his retirement Monday after four decades at the microphone, saying he will be replaced by former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain.

Boortz said during his morning talk show that his last day will be Jan. 21, 2013, the day of the presidential inauguration. The 67-year-old Boortz said he is in good health and plans to enjoy retirement by traveling with his wife. - More

Video: Obama Goes After Romney on Jobs

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:35:52 -0400

Banned in China on Tiananmen Anniversary

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:27:46 -0400

Each year, the Communist Party’s censors go to remarkable lengths to prevent Chinese citizens from accessing, or spreading, their memories of what happened on June 4, 1989, when an unknown number of people were killed during a military crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the centre of Beijing. Since Sunday night, even simple numbers like 6 (the month of June), 4 (the date) and 89 have been banned search terms on Chinese social-networking sites. - More

Planet Venus

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:18:38 -0400

Event Seven Venus transits have occurred since the invention of the telescope in 1631, 1639, 1761, 1769, 1874 and 1882 and 2004. In this century it will happen for the last time tomorrow. - More

Madden 13 and FIFA 13 with Kinect

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:15:29 -0400

EA Sports's two juggernaut sports franchises, FIFA and Madden, will be "powered by Kinect" this fall. During Microsoft's E3 press conference, a demo of FIFA 13 showed that substitutions can be made and formations can be called via voice control with Kinect. No longer will players need to pause gameplay and flip through menu screens to manage their team. They'll just need to talk to the television. - More

Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:09:10 -0400

Sprint and T-Mobile have announced they'll begin selling the Samsung Galaxy S III June 21. Samsung said Verizon, AT&T and U.S. Mobile will also offer the large and distinctive smartphone, though they've yet to confirm the date. - More

Microsofts Smart Glass

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:06:33 -0400

Microsoft has shown off a new multiscreen entertainment platform called Smart Glass. Unveiled today at Microsoft's keynote speech at the E3 gaming expo, the platform allows users to play video and other media from their mobile devices on their big-screen television, thanks to the Xbox 360. In addition, it acts as a mobile companion to enhance gameplay. - More

Euro Climbs

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:53:17 -0400

The Euro climbed to a high of 1.2465 as Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for a 'banking union' in Europe, and it seems as though the EU will increase its push to recapitalize the banking system through the permanent bailout fund as the group struggles to restore investor confidence. - More

Reforms approved in Portugal

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:48:46 -0400

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the officials from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund conducted their fourth evaluation of the country on Monday. According to Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar, in his speech after the proceedings, the 78 billion euros bailout program is on track and doesn't need any adjustments. - More

Snow White Box Office Success

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:42:16 -0400

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Snow White & the Huntsman" turned out to be a fairer box-office beauty than Hollywood anticipated. According to studio estimates Sunday, Universal Pictures' action yarn inspired by the fairy-tale princess debuted strongly at No. 1 with $56.3 million domestically. That's about $20 million higher than industry expectations. - More

Octomom reveals stripper photos

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:37:11 -0400

If you have ever wanted to see a woman who was once pregnant with eight babies at the same time slide down a pole topless, you’re in luck.

Nadya Suleman, better known as “Octomom,” who recently added to her resume by acting in a solo porno flick last month, can now round out her C.V. to include full-blown stripper, TMZ reports. - More

The Duke of Edinburgh

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:31:08 -0400

The Duke, 90, (Prince Phillip) will spend the next few days at King Edward VII Hospital in London after being taken there by ambulance from Windsor Castle.

He was said to be "disappointed" that he would miss the remainder of the Jubilee weekend, which culminates tomorrow with a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral and a carriage procession through the capital.

Video: Canadian Psycho Arrested in Germany

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:09:48 -0400

A 29-year-old Canadian man wanted in a gruesome slaying and dismemberment investigation has been arrested in Berlin, according to German police. Luka Rocco Magnotta was arrested in the German capital at about 2 p.m. (local time) on Monday, Berlin police spokesperson Stefan Rieldich told CTV News.

Canadian and German News

Canadian Psycho Arrested

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:55:10 -0400

POLICE in Berlin have arrested a man suspected of being the 'Canadian Psycho', who is thought to have killed and chopped up his lover and filmed the attack.

A police spokesman confirmed Luka Rocco Magnotta, a 29-year-old Canadian gay former porn star, was picked up by authorities in an internet cafe in Neukoelln, a working-class district of Berlin, on Monday. - More

Video: Nigerian Plane Wreckage

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:45:18 -0400

Nigerian News

President Jonathan 3 days mourning

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:38:24 -0400

A Nigerian official has said there were no survivors from a plane that crashed into a three-storey apartment building in the country's largest city, Lagos. State officials say there were 153 people on board. President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of mourning. Harold Denuren, head of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, said the Dana Air flight was heading from the capital Abuja to Lagos in Nigeria. The Lagos state government said in a statement that 153 people were on the Dana Air flight Sunday while emergency officials have put the figure at 140 to 150.

Tiger Wins

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:31:00 -0400

Tiger Woods wins the Memorial Tournament. Kelly Tilghman and Brandel Chamblee have the highlights from Sunday’s action. - More

Oprah Book Club 2.0

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:39:55 -0400

Oprah Winfrey is back in the book club business. "Oprah's Book Club 2.0," a joint project of Winfrey's OWN network and her O magazine, begins Monday with the memoir "Wild," Cheryl Strayed's story of her 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in California and Washington.

Besides the traditional paper version, special e-editions will be made available that include Winfrey's comments and a reader's guide. "This is way different from the old book club," Winfrey said in an online video announcement. "This time it's an interactive, online club for our digital world." - More

Suu Kyi Urges Political Reform

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:08:44 -0400

Roger Federer advances

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:53:44 -0400

ROGER Federer has advanced to the French Open quarter-finals with a tougher-than-expected win against lucky loser Daniel Goffin.

After conceding a one-set lead to the Belgian wunderkind, ranked 109th, regular service was restored and Federer prevailed 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. - More

Over 150 Dead in Nigerian Plane Crash

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:47:42 -0400

The Dana Air flight was taking passengers from Lagos to Abuja, said Harold Denuren, head of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

"It was a Dana (airline) flight out of (the capital) Abuja to Lagos with about 153 people on board," he said. "I don't believe there are any survivors." - More

Nigerian News

Bloomberg and His Bold Initiative

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:42:09 -0400

The soda industry is fighting back against New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for his proposed ban on sugary drinks. The Center of Consumer Freedom plans to run a full-page advertisement in Sunday's New York Times portraying Bloomberg as a nanny wearing a purple dress days after the mayor's announcement to prohibit sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces from movie theaters, restaurants and street carts.

The advertisement, which reads that 'New York needs a mayor, not a nanny,' is a stand against Bloomberg's initiative to combat obesity. - More

Cristiano Ronaldo Miss Penalty

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:10:09 -0400

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Annan Warns of Looming War in Syria

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:37:15 -0400

Arab League leaders are trying to increase the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while their envoy to Syria warned "the specter of all-out war" in Syria grows by the day. Arab League members met Saturday in Doha for an emergency session with United Nations and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan. - More

More Syrian News

How the British hostages were rescued

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:32:10 -0400

The four women were being held in a cave deep inside the thick Koh-e-Laram Forest within the Shahri Buzurg district of north western Badakshan, a remote region close to the Tajikistan border Six days earlier the four aid workers had been seized by kidnappers as they travelled on horseback from the Yafta to the Yavan districts of Badakshan.

The hostages were believed to be alive and well but worryingly the kidnappers were known to have been in contact with a small pocket of Taliban fighters. - More

Durant leads Oklahoma City

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:27:01 -0400

KEVIN Durant scored half of his 36 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 to tie the NBA Western Conference Finals at two games apiece. Defensive stalwart Serge Ibaka contributed some unexpected offence, scoring 26 points on perfect 11-for-11 shooting for the Thunder, who improved to 7-0 at home this post-season. - More

Zimmermans Credibility Under Fire

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:21:26 -0400

SANFORD, Fla. — The credibility of Trayvon Martin’s shooter could become an issue at trial after a Florida judge said that George Zimmerman and his wife lied to the court about their finances to obtain a bond, legal experts say. That’s because the case hinges on jurors believing Zimmerman’s account of what happened the night that the 17-year-old Martin was killed.

Zimmerman wasn’t charged in the case until more than a month after the shooting, as the former neighborhood watch volunteer maintained that he shot Martin in self-defense under Florida’s so-called stand your ground law. - More

Shootings in Southwest Ariz.

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:12:49 -0400

At least five people are dead and one person has been wounded in a series of shootings in southwest Arizona. The shootings happened Thursday morning in Yuma County. - More

Hot Topic -Sugary Drink Ban Discussion - The View

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:29:14 -0400

There was a heated discussion on the proposed New York City Ban on Sugary Drinks by Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Whoopi Goldberg and Barbara Walters were on opposite sides of the debate. Whoppi, who didn't like Bloomberg's smoking ban, had strong words on the topic. For the first time it appears as though she was an advocate of less government intrusion when it came to her personal space. - More

Lepchenko Wins

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:45:20 -0400

PARIS -- It was a compelling tale of two ongoing dramas, unfolding simultaneously, on two stages of red clay on Saturday. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, New Jersey native Christina McHale was trying to upset 2011 French Open champion Li Na. On court No. 1, affectionately called the "Bull Ring" because of its round shape, American immigrant Varvara Lepchenko was trying to upset 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone. - More

Top 10 best-selling vehicles in May

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:40:53 -0400

Toyota dominated the sales landscape in May, with sales up 87%. That's versus a weak May 2011, when Japan's tsunami had shoppers thinking Toyota, Lexus and Scion showrooms would have few cars in stock. It actually wasn't the case, noted Toyota spokeswoman Carly Shaffner; Automotive News data show Toyota maintained higher inventory in May 2011 then it did in the month just ended May, but the perception dried up demand and the automaker lost a third of its sales.

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Singapore and Indonesia

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:32:54 -0400

Leaders of Singapore and Indonesia laud strong bilateral relations. The leaders of Singapore and Indonesia have lauded the strong relationship between their countries.

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Thailand cheer Suu Kyi

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:06:09 -0400

Aung San Suu Kyi was given a rapturous welcome Saturday by thousands of Myanmar refugees forced by fighting and rights abuses in their homeland to live in a Thai border camp.

FactCheck: Romney and Solyndra Claim

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:36:12 -0400

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney has revived charges about the failed solar company Solyndra as he assails President Barack Obamas green energy policy. But he didnt get the story completely straight when he accused the administration of favoring "cronies."

Solyndra, the first renewable energy company to receive a federal loan under the 2009 stimulus law, went bankrupt last year and laid off its 1,100 workers, leaving taxpayers on the hook for more than $500 million.

Fighting in Syria

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:26:21 -0400

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Gun battles between pro- and anti-Syrian groups in the northern Lebanese port of Tripoli left at least 7 people dead and 22 wounded on Saturday, security officials said.

The Syrian conflict has repeatedly spilled over into Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city, raising fears of an escalation in sectarian tensions in Lebanon.

Mubarak gets life

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:47:07 -0400

Leon Panetta, the US defence secretary, has said that the majority of the country's naval fleet will be based in the Asia-Pacific region by the year 2020. Speaking at a security conference in Singapore on Saturday, Panetta said the assigning of 60 per cent of the fleet comes as part of a new strategy to increase US presence in the Asia-Pacific.

Naval firepower to Asia-Pacific

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:42:42 -0400

Obama Explains Job Report

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:37:14 -0400

Dire new unemployment data and a rise in the jobless rate put a dent in Barack Obama's reelection hopes Friday. The president admitted the economy "is not growing as fast as we want it to grow," during a campaign event in Minnesota.

Little America in Pakistan

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:30:45 -0400

In 2004, Reuters Columnist David Rohde discovered the largest development project in Afghanistan's history, a town nicknamed "Little America." Rohde documented his subsequent trips with a handheld video camera. The town's story -- and what it says about America's role and future in the world -- haunts him still. (June 1, 2012)

Romney on Bain

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:52:37 -0400

“With regards to Bain Capital, they just put a report out about their record, the Bain Capital guys did. They noted they made about 350 investments since the beginning of their firm, and of those investments 80 percent of them grew their revenues.” - More

90 Guns Seized in Oakland

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:04:19 -0400

Oakland, California police and federal agents report that more than 90 firearms were seized and dozens of criminal suspects were arrested in a major gun bust. (May 30)

5th ODI | Sri Lanka vs England | Old Trafford

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:12:38 -0400

Watch highlights from the 5th ODI – Sri Lanka vs England – played at Old Trafford on July 9, 2011

Dwyane Wade: No Quarterback Controversy

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:16 -0400

Dwyane Wade hits LeBron James with a perfect touchdown pass in the third quarter. Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights.

Italy earthquake: Video of house collapsing

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:52:39 -0400

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck northern Italy on Tuesday, May 29 with authorities reporting 15 dead. It comes a week after a 6.0-magnitude tremor hit the same region, killing seven and destroying hundreds of buildings.

Lectures in History Preview: The Civil Rights Movement

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:43:41 -0400

History Professor Quintard Taylor of the University of Washington in Seattle leads a class on the Civil Rights Movement from the 1940s through the 1960s, focusing on the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, and the 1957 integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Children among dead in Qatar mall blaze

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:25:07 -0400

At least 19 people have been killed, including 13 children, in a fire at a major shopping mall and entertainment complex in the Qatari capital Doha, according to the country's interior ministry.

Romney Promises World's Strongest Military

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:17:51 -0400

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is promising to maintain an American military 'with no comparable power anywhere in the world.' (May 28)

Romney clinches Republican 2012 nomination in Texas

Wed, 30 May 2012 02:04:40 -0400

New York TimesRomney clinches Republican 2012 nomination in TexasReutersBy Steve Holland | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday with a resounding victory in Texas and now faces a five-month sprint to convince voters to trust him over Democratic President Barack Obama ...Romney, on Read More...

Obama Pays Tribute

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:49:57 -0400

Barack Obama vowed not to take America into another war unless it was "absolutely necessary" after noting in Memorial Day remarks that for the first time in nine years soldiers were no longer dying in Iraq. At a service to remember the country's fallen at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the president also said that US forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan. - More

Chris Hayes Apologizes

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:43:35 -0400

MSNBC host Chris Hayes says he's sorry for his comments about his discomfort with the use of the word "heroes" to describe fallen soldiers. Hayes made the comments during his show on Sunday, the day before Memorial Day. He was met with a strong backlash, including from a veterans' group. - More

Bieber beats up paparazzo

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:36:00 -0400

It looks like all of Justin Bieber’s rough housing with Mike Tyson and friends has finally paid off. The Stratford, Ont.-born teen heartthrob turned lesbian icon is now a suspect in a “misdemeanor battery” case in Calabasis, California, where he currently lives. Bieber and longtime celibacy sponsor Selena Gomez, the story goes, were leaving a local shopping mall on Sunday afternoon, when a paparazzo tried to take J.B.’s photo, allegedly blocking the pop star’s car in the process. - More

Beyonce Live at the Revel

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:30:39 -0400

Beyoncé on stage at Revel for its Premiere weekend in the first of four shows scheduled for this weekend. Photo: Kevin Mazur. - More

Robert De Niro

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:11:09 -0400

Robert De Niro addressed students at Bates College in Maine on Sunday (May 27, 2012) when he was awarded an honorary doctorate during the 146th commencement, officially making him Dr Robert De Niro. - More

Will Smith-led Men in Black 3

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:04:24 -0400

Tommy Lee Jones is one of my favorite actors. I know Tommy Lee Jones. So I can say with some authority that Josh Brolin, for all his accomplishments, is no Tommy Lee Jones. But in “Men in Black 3,” Brolin sure does a wickedly hilarious impersonation — vocal tics, physical mannerisms, deadpan demeanor and all. - More

Manvinder Sultan Singh Bisla

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:59:52 -0400

CHANDIGARH: Behind new KKR star Manvinder Sultan Singh Bisla's leap from obscurity to household name is a story of grit and keen desire to excel. Both his parents are academicians, but that didn't deter them from encouraging their son to take up an activity completely alien to them. - More

Heat Major Challenge for Celtics

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:49:00 -0400

A big early Miami lead was wasted. Once the Heat took control again, they simply ran away from the Celtics. And the NBA Finals are now three wins away for LeBron James and the Heat

Read more: http://www.enterprisenews.com/sports/pros/x1040014770/LeBron-Heat-too-much-for-Celtics-in-Game-1#ixzz1wGKV1wew

JP Morgan

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:42:09 -0400

JPMorgan has been selling profitable securities to prop up second-quarter results after the bank’s chief investment office and the trader known as the London Whale incurred billions in losses. The asset sales may be tax inefficient, and will deprive the lender of future gains, which is just too bad for Jamie Dimon’s firm.

With its share price down 18 percent from the day before the trading losses were first reported, JPMorgan is under pressure to generate earnings. - More

McCain Condemns Administration on Syrian Crisis

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:27:49 -0400

Washington: Senator John McCain has condemned President Barack Obama''s foreign policy and his handling of the Syrian crisis.

"This administration has a feckless foreign policy that abandons American leadership," Politico quoted McCain as saying. - More

Spain announces new bank reforms

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:14:15 -0400

The Spanish government attempted to calm the financial markets last week, and head off the need to ask for a humiliating bailout, by unveiling a raft of banking reforms.

On Friday, the centre-right Partido Popular (PP) administration demanded that all banks carry out an audit of their assets, begin a ‘fire sale’ of repossessed properties, and that they increase the amount of money they hold in reserve. - More

Romney: U.S. military must remain strongest in the world

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:29:49 -0400

DAWN.comRomney: U.S. military must remain strongest in the worldDetroit Free PressRepublican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney greets veterans after giving a speech Monday at the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center in San Diego. A new Gallup survey found that veterans prefer Romney by a double-digit margin.Romney Finesses Republican Differences With Read More...

Sidebar: Sidebar: A Judges Proposal to Curb Prosecutors Sentencing Power

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:33:11 -0400

Judge John Gleeson says prosecutors are forcing judges to give onerous mandatory sentences for small-time offenses. Read More...

GOP ties Obama to NH student debt, ignores origins

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:32:47 -0400

GOP ties Obama to NH student debt, ignores originsBoston.comIt also ranks first in student-loan debt, and now the winner of the state's Republican presidential primary is seizing on that fact to argue that President Barack Obama has let down students. Coinciding with Vice President Joe Biden's visit last week Read More...

Barclays hits back on tax schemes

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:35:58 -0400

Barclays criticises the government for saying it had been using schemes that were intended to avoid substantial amounts of tax. - More

Rangers launch SFA legal action

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:35:12 -0400

Rangers ask the Court of Session to overturn a transfer ban imposed on the club by the Scottish Football Association. Read More...

Greek banks receive 18bn euros

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:33:32 -0400

Four Greek banks receive 18bn euros (14.4bn, $22.6bn) as part of the nation's most recent international bailout. Read More...

GIRL SCOUTS: MORE SCIENCE!

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:32:27 -0400

Girl Scouts are now getting more of what they want...and it's not just cookies. Read More...

Shots Heard, Pinpointed and Argued Over

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:27:06 -0400

While more police departments are using a system that triangulates the location of gunshots, questions are also being raised about privacy and police surveillance. Read More...

Sheila Bair: Break up JPMorgan Chase

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:06:28 -0400

Sheila Bair: Break up JPMorgan Chase

Spanish banking woes threaten Europe

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:06:23 -0400

Spanish banking woes threaten Europe

DISH SUED FOR AD

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:06:18 -0400

Three television studios and Dish Network are suing one another over an ad-skipping digital video recorder technology that the satellite TV company debuted earlier this month. Read More...

Spain's Bankia seeks 19bn euros

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:06:12 -0400

Spain's fourth-largest bank, Bankia, asks for a bailout worth 19bns euros ($24bn; 15bn), and admits that it made a massive loss last year. Read More...

Allison Macfarlane Named to Head Nuclear Agency

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:57:12 -0400

Allison Macfarlane Named to Head Nuclear Agency

Romney camp stands by decision to appear with Trump

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:57:05 -0400

Romney camp stands by decision to appear with Trump

Obama, Romney On Health Care: So Close, Yet So Far

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:56:57 -0400

Obama, Romney On Health Care: So Close, Yet So Far

Bankia, Catalonia pile on Spanish debt worries

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:56:49 -0400

Bankia, Catalonia pile on Spanish debt worries

Jack Welch's advice to Jamie Dimon

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:05:01 -0400

Given his long record of success, Jamie Dimon will likely be back in the saddle in short order. And years from now, relatively few people will remember J.P. Morgan's trading blunder. Read More...

Egypt's poor rely on Gameeya lending schemes

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:04:54 -0400

Egyptians turn to traditional saving schemes to make ends meet Read More...

Apple CEO Cook to forgo $75M dividend payout

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:04:41 -0400

Asks the board not to issue dividends on his 1.125 million shares of restricted stock. Read More...

JP Morgan Cuts Australian 2012 Growth Forecasts

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:04:33 -0400

U.S. investment bank JP Morgan Friday lowered its forecast for Australian economic growth, but kept in place upbeat expectations that the country's mining boom will continue to provide a solid base for the economy. Read More...

Senate Backs Bill to Speed Drugs and Avert Shortages

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:51:28 -0400

A measure to prevent drug shortages and to accelerate federal review of new and generic medications won broad support, with a similar bill on a fast track to approval in the House. Read More...

Obama Leaps Into Direct Attacks

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:51:12 -0400

Unlike past presidents at this stage in the campaign, President Obama has not hesitated in directly engaging his opponent. Read More...

In Latest Sign of Print Upheaval, New Orleans Paper Scaling Back

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:51:08 -0400

Circulation and staff reductions at The Times-Picayune of New Orleans and three Alabama newspapers are the latest instances of reorganization in a rapidly changing industry. Read More...

World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: A Diamond Takes Forever

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:54:19 -0400

A man accused of stealing a $20,000 diamond and swallowing it is being held in custody in Windsor, Ontario, until it passes through his system, the police say. Read More...

Putin seeking control in Russian cabinet selection

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:51:52 -0400

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin will likely name allies to key economic posts when he unveils his new cabinet on Monday, asserting control over the government in a move that could hamstring reforms backed by his more liberal premier. Read More...

G8 leaders look to head off euro zone crisis

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:15 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of major industrial economies meet this weekend to try to tackle a full-blown crisis in Europe where fears are growing that Greece could leave the euro zone bloc, threatening the future of the common currency. Read More...

Syria forces kill two in Damascus as thousands rally

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:10 -0400

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad shot two protesters in the capital Damascus on Friday and fired in the air to break up thousands of anti-government demonstrators in the commercial hub of Aleppo, activists said. Read More...

Sessegnon headlines Benin squad

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:09 -0400

Benin's French coach Manuel Amoros names a 21-man squad for next month's 2014 World Cup qualifier at home to Mali. Read More...

Ex

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:08 -0400

CAIRO (Reuters) - One is a former military man proud of his links to the Hosni Mubarak era and the other a Muslim Brotherhood leader offering a dramatic break with the past. Both are polarizing Egyptians in their bid to become president. Read More...

Iran may seek "tactical gain" with U.N. nuclear deal

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:08 -0400

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog are making headway towards a framework deal on how to tackle concerns about its atomic activity, diplomats say, a potential bargaining chip for Tehran in next week's negotiations with world powers. Read More...

World royals join Queen for lunch

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:07 -0400

Swaziland's King Mswati III is among controversial monarchs expected at a Diamond Jubilee lunch hosted by The Queen later. Read More...

Kings lead West finals 2

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:56 -0400

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come with everything they had. Read More...

Carter hat trick, perfect Quick put Kings up 2

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:46 -0400

Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday night to take control of Western Conference finals. Read More...

Pacers hold off Heat in final seconds, tie series

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:40 -0400

David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, George Hill added 15 and the Indiana Pacers took home-court advantage away from Miami by beating the Heat 78-75 in Game 2 of the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night. Read More...

Fresh Spurs wear down Clippers, win Game 1

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:40 -0400

Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs, recharged after a weeklong layoff, wore down the busy Los Angeles Clippers to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, 108-92 on Tuesday night. Read More...

Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:39 -0400

QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday. Read More...

Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:38 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame to Britain on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organizers said. Read More...

Jays' Lawrie hits ump with helmet, gets ejected

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:36 -0400

Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Toronto's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay. Read More...

Kobe explains not taking charges, rips floppers

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:35 -0400

Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't draw charges, and he's got a clearly thought-out explanation for it. Read More...

Yankees place closer Robertson on 15

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:34 -0400

The New York Yankees have placed closer David Robertson on the 15-day disabled list after tests revealed the right-hander suffered a strained left oblique while pitching against the Seattle Mariners on May 11. Read More...

US Launches National Alzheimer's Plan

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:31:28 -0400

Houston Chronicle (blog)US Launches National Alzheimer's PlanTIMEThe Obama administration is funneling millions of dollars toward finding new ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer's debilitating dementia. By Alexandra Sifferlin | @acsifferlin | May 16, 2012 | + More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's ...TexMessage: Obama administration unveils Read More...

Obama Assets Valued Between $2.6M And $8.3M

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:30:44 -0400

USA TODAYObama Assets Valued Between $2.6M And $8.3MHuffington PostBy KEN THOMAS 05/16/12 12:14 AM ET WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hold assets worth between nearly $2.6 million and nearly $8.3 million, according to financial disclosure reports released Tuesday by the White House.Obama has up Read More...

Washington Mayor Told to Testify in Lottery Suit

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:47 -0400

A federal judge ruled Monday that Mayor Vincent C. Gray must answer questions about a disputed lottery case, the latest in a drumbeat of news involving misconduct in the Washington, D.C., government. Read More...

Republicans Pledge New Standoff on Debt Limit

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:47 -0400

Speaker John A. Boehner set the stage for a bruising election-year showdown on fiscal policy while Mitt Romney hit President Obama hard on his fiscal stewardship in a speech in Des Moines. Read More...

Military Curbs F

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:46 -0400

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, responding to a 60 Minutes report, ordered flights to remain within safe proximity of airports. Read More...

George W. Bush Briefly Visits Washington

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:33 -0400

After keeping a low profile since leaving office, former President George W. Bush is starting to speak out again on issues he hopes will define his legacy. Read More...

Iowa, Again, Serves as Proving Ground for Romney

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:32 -0400

Iowa is an important laboratory for Mitt Romneys broad effort to lay the blame for the nations ongoing economic distress at President Obamas feet. Read More...

States Diverting Mortgage Settlement Money to Other Uses

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:56:03 -0400

Some states are diverting their share of a $2.5 billion they were awarded in a mortgage settlement, money intended to help homeowners and mitigate the effects of foreclosures. Read More...

Rachel Uchitel Gives Birth to Baby Girl!

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:40:35 -0400

Rachel Uchitel has some exciting news to share: She and hubby Matt Hahn are the proud parents of a baby girl.Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend's rep tells E! News that Uchitel gave... Read More...

Dancing With the Stars Backstage Scoop: Eliminated Couple Sound Off! Plus, Who Shared a Kiss?

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:40:33 -0400

And then there were three.Dancing With the Stars whittled the intense competition for the mirror-ball trophy down to the final three couples tonight, eliminating a fan favorite (and... Read More...

Kings Of The Road ... Again

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:25:40 -0400

There's just no stopping the Kings. Jeff Carter's hat trick carried the sizzling No. 8 seed past the Coyotes 4-0 for its seventh straight playoff road win and a 2-0 lead in the West finals. Read More...

Kings seize 2

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:25:38 -0400

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 Tuesday Read More...

Cartwright, Retired General, Backs Large U.S. Nuclear Reduction

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:47 -0400

Gen. James E. Cartwright, a former commander of the United States nuclear forces, is adding his voice to those who are calling for a drastic reduction in nuclear warheads. Read More...

People: President Barack Obama, Michael Fassbender, Jay

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:29:37 -0400

BBC NewsPeople: President Barack Obama, Michael Fassbender, Jay-Z, Eddie Fisher, David ...Pittsburgh Post GazettePresident Barack Obama can hold his own when it comes to pop culture: He's up on "The Avengers" superheroes, has a handle on the Kardashians and says he catches up with TV hits during long flights Read More...