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US News Archive for March 2007:
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Bush touts free trade in Guatemala
U.S. President George W. Bush showcased the benefits of free trade during stops in Guatemala, part of his weeklong five-nation tour through Latin America...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Woman charged with murder in fires
A woman suspected of starting a series of fires near Wrigley Field that killed four people was charged Monday with murder, authorities said. Police had brought the woman in for questioning late Saturday after finding her with "an odor of smoke," police spokeswoman Monique Bond said...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Cheney chides Democrats for Iraq withdrawal plans
Vice President Dick Cheney offered a sharp rebuke to congressional Democrats on Monday, warning that a drawdown of forces in Iraq would invite more attacks on the United States...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Zimbabwe Police Accused of Beating Opponents
Members of Zimbabwe?s opposition said today that their leaders were beaten after the violent breakup of a rally...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Immigration on Bush?s Agenda in Guatemala
In the Central American leg of his tour, President Bush is likely to face questions about a crackdown on immigrants...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Mourners Say Goodbye to Bronx Fire Victims
Just after noon today, eight gleaming Cadillac hearses slowly threaded their way through the heart of African High Bridge, past Fanta Express Hair Braiding and Dia-Bugi 99 Cent and Mohamed Alfa Bah Discount. They turned left onto 166th Street and stopped. Before them was a sea of people...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
DePauw Cuts Ties With Controversial Sorority
Delta Zeta attracted controversy when it evicted two-thirds of its DePauw members late last year...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
U.N. Faults Sudan Government for Darfur Crisis
The Sudanese government has organized and taken part in human rights crimes in Darfur, a U.N. report said...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Israeli Officials Praise Saudi Peace Initiative
Officials spoke of ?positive? elements in the Saudi proposal, which was dismissed when it was offered in 2002...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Cheney Assails Those Favoring Iraq Drawdown
The vice president said today that lawmakers who pursue a withdrawal of forces are ?undermining? the troops...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Republicans See Divided Party and Trouble in ?08
After years of political dominance, Republican voters are concerned about their party and their candidates, according to a new Times/CBS News Poll...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
General Steps Down in Walter Reed Furor
Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley is the third high-ranking casualty over the disclosures of shabby treatment endured by those wounded in Iraq...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Akzo Nobel Sells Drug Unit to Schering-Plough
The $14.4 billion cash deal for Organon BioSciences, a maker of birth-control pills, took investors by surprise...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
China?s Trade Surplus Nearly Ties Record
Economists were surprised by the number because Chinese exports tend to lag in the winter. The rising trade surplus with the United States is expected to inflame political tensions on Capitol Hill...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Boston Scientific Considers Spinning Off Division
The stent maker predicts it could raise at least $1 billion by spinning off a portion of the company to the public...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
The Classic British Sports Car From China
The Nanjing Automobile Corporation, which bought the remaining MG assets two years ago, is about to restart production in China...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
US immigration move targeted
Latino groups in a US town mount a legal challenge to the local authorities' power to tackle illegal immigration...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
Mayans to 'cleanse' Bush site
Mayan Indian leaders have vowed to "spiritually cleanse" an ancient site in Guatemala after U.S. President George W. Bush visits on Monday as he works his way through Latin America on a seven-day, five-nation tour...
CNN - March 12, 2007
'Just happy to have her back'
A kidnapping suspect was scheduled to face a New Mexico judge Monday as the family of a 5-day-old baby who was abducted made its first public statement about the case...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Lawyers: Arrested Mugabe critics tortured
Top opposition leaders were assaulted and tortured by police who broke up a prayer meeting planned to protest government policies, colleagues of the activists said Monday...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Hagel delays decision on presidential run
Outspoken war critic Sen. Chuck Hagel, a possible Republican presidential contender, said Monday he will make a decision on his political future later this year...
CNN - March 12, 2007
AT&T Expands Wireless Stores
A former Cingular Wireless outlet has been remade into AT&T?s answer to Apple?s successful retail stores...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Ford Is Selling Aston Martin
As part of its recovery plan, Ford will sell the maker of upscale British sports cars to a group of investors that includes the racing mogul David Richards...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
China?s Trade Surplus Nears a Record High
The February surplus, $23.76 billion, is likely to add to tensions with the United States...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
SEC charges former Nortel bosses
US regulators file civil charges accusing four former executives at telecom-equipment firm Nortel of accounting fraud...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
New Century shares are suspended
Shares in US mortgage lender New Century are suspended amid fears the group may be close to bankruptcy...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
Atwal in Florida car crash probe
Indian golfer Arjun Atwal is under investigation after a man dies in a high-speed Florida car crash...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
Syria urges broader US dialogue
Syria calls for a "serious dialogue" with the US as the most senior US official in two years visits Damascus...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
'Naked ambassador' recalled
Israel recalls its envoy in El Salvador after he is found outside by police, drunk, wearing only bondage gear...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
US comic dies in apparent suicide
US stand-up comedian Richard Jeni dies of gunshot wounds in a suspected suicide in Los Angeles...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
Dubai jet accident injures 14
Dubai airport closes for nearly eight hours after the nose gear of an aircraft carrying 236 passengers and crew apparently collapsed during take off. Fourteen people suffered minor injuries in the accident at the Middle East's busiest airport...
CNN - March 12, 2007
3 hurt in Morocco cafe bombing
Morocco says it is investigating whether an overnight blast was a militant suicide attack after a man with explosives under his clothes was blown up and three others were wounded at a Casablanca Internet cafe...
CNN - March 12, 2007
After Progress, an Extension for Knicks? Thomas
Isiah Thomas, the Knicks? president and coach, will be given a multiyear extension Monday, according to a person briefed on the matter...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Citizens Who Lack Papers Are Cut From Medicaid
A new federal rule intended to keep illegal immigrants from receiving benefits has instead shut out tens of thousands of people who have had difficulty proving their citizenship...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
China Central Bank to Improve Yuan
China?s central bank said it would gradually promote reforms of the yuan?s exchange rate regime and improve its foreign exchange management this year...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
E-Commerce Report: Log in Your Measurements, and the Clothes May Fit
The Internet company myShape.com records the measurements of women, who can then shop from clothing collections matched to their body dimensions...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Tennis: Canas beats Federer
Guillermo Canas ends Roger Federer's 41-match winning streak at the Indian Wells Masters Series...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
War epic 300 claims movie record
War movie 300 takes $70m in its first weekend in the US, early figures show - a new record for a March release...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
Red carpet and jeers greet Bush
U.S. President George W. Bush pledges continued support to Colombia, a strong but drug- and violence-plagued U.S. ally. His visit is marked by both warm official welcomes and rioting protesters...
CNN - March 12, 2007
Kidnapped newborn back with parents
A newborn girl was reunited with her mother on Sunday at a Lubbock hospital after police in New Mexico arrested a woman in connection with her kidnapping, authorities said...
CNN - March 12, 2007
On Screens Soon, an Abused Earth Gets Its Revenge
Several films will test a new kind of villainy, in which the real victim is the environment and the enemy is all of us...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Early Primary Rush Upends ?08 Campaign Plans
Campaigns are reconsidering strategies as they gird for the prospect of a 20-state national Primary Day on Feb. 5...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
For War?s Gravely Injured, Challenge to Find Care
Traumatic brain injury cases, the signature wound of the Iraq war, are leaving the military health care system scrambling...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Citizens Who Lack Papers Lose Medicaid
A new federal rule intended to keep illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid has instead shut out tens of thousands of U.S. citizens...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Looking Ahead
DRUG WARS The battle for control of Caremark Rx, the prescription drug benefits manager, could be resolved Friday, when the company?s shareholders are scheduled to vote on a takeover offer by CVS, the big pharmacy chain. Express Scripts, another leading pharmacy benefits manager, has tried to counter the CVS bid and may try once again to break up the deal. But CVS, which has raised its bid to $26 billion, seems to hold the advantage...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Stock Offerings This Week
The following equity and convertible debt offerings are expected this week:...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Treasury Bill Auctions Set for This Week
The Treasury?s schedule of financing this week includes today?s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills tomorrow...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Drilling Down: How Self-Control Lowers a Buyer?s Guard
A paper in The Journal of Consumer Research looks at the effects of self-restraint on subsequent impulse purchases...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Addenda: Best Buy Asks Four Agencies to Take Part in a Review
Best Buy Asks Four Agencies...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
As Mobile Phones Grow More Complex, Carriers Insist on Fewer Operating Systems
Multiple systems have hampered the growth of new services, mobile phone executives say...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Cheers and Jeers for Condé Nast
A list of the "best magazines ever" includes a few digs at the company, though one of its own, Graydon Carter, wrote the essay preceding the feature...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
France?s Effort to Export the News Is Catching On
France 24, a 24-hour international news channel, is moving to establish itself as a third international news network behind CNN and BBC...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
$1 Billion Expansion Is Planned for the Hard Rock in Las Vegas
The expansion plan, which would more than double the size of the hotel and casino, comes amid a continuing surge of development in Las Vegas...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
With Redesign of Time, Sentences Run Forward
Having just turned 84, Time magazine is coming out with a new look and editorial approach on Friday...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
The Swimsuits Were Skimpy, but the Magazine Was Invisible
A Sports Illustrated spokesman has confirmed that the swimsuit issue was withheld from about 21,000 subscribers identified as ?libraries or classrooms.?...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
4th Shareholder of Nikko in Japan Rejects a Citigroup Offer as Low
Orbis Investment Management, which owns 6.9 percent of Nikko, said in a statement that Citigroup?s offer was ?unacceptable.?...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
E-Commerce Report: Log in Your Measurements, and the Clothes May Well Fit
myShape.com records the measurements of women, who can then shop from clothing collections matched to their body dimensions...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
After False Claim, Wikipedia to Check Degrees
Wikipedia?s co-founder has called for a voluntary system for accrediting contributors who say they have advanced degrees...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
The Media Equation: Voice Lesson: An Outsider in Charge
Running a newspaper chain meant that Michael Lacey would be doing most of his management of the editorial destiny of The Village Voice from Phoenix...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
A Wrangle After Democrats Shun Fox as Debate Platform
The Democrats? decision to withdraw from a Fox News debate makes the cable channel part of the story...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Advertising: Gay Athletes Slowly Enter the Endorsement Arena
HeadBlade is adding to its roster of endorsers John Amaechi, the former professional basketball player who said last month that he was gay...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Weak Lead-In Programming Takes a Toll on the News Ratings
The heated network news competition is still complicated by how much network newscasts squander or build on the programs that precede them...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Texans Want to Strike Rule on Projecting Retiree Care
Texas officials argue that a new rule to disclose the size of their health care obligation to retirees does not apply to their state...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Who Owns the Live Music of Days Gone By?
Radio and TV show archives have become valuable prizes in the desperate search for new content for Web sites and DVDs...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Halliburton Moving C.E.O. From Houston to Dubai
The move is part of a strategy by the energy services giant to concentrate its efforts in the Middle East...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Facing Fraud Trial, Conrad Black Flouts the Rules
Unlike most defendants in corporate malfeasance trials, Mr. Black has chided his accusers and vowed a comeback...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Ford Is Close to a Deal to Shed Aston Martin Sports Cars
Ford is expected to sell Aston Martin to a group of investors that includes the racing mogul David Richards and a pair of Kuwaiti companies...
New York Times - March 12, 2007
Brushfire hits California south
Strong winds and high temperatures fuel California brush fires, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes...
BBC News - March 12, 2007
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