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US News Archive for February 2006:
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Poll: Americans nervous about Iran
Americans are nervous about the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran, but also worry about the ability of the United States and the United Nations to deal with the situation, a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll suggests...
CNN - February 13, 2006
Hussein rant attacks Bush, judge
The trial of Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants adjourned Monday after a stormy session in which the toppled Iraqi leader created a scene by shouting "Down with Bush!"...
CNN - February 13, 2006
White House defends timing of Cheney accident report
The White House is defending its delay in disclosing Vice President Dick Cheney's weekend hunting accident, telling reporters Monday the focus was on making sure the man Cheney shot got medical attention...
CNN - February 13, 2006
Bush Learned Within Three Hours That Cheney Shot Hunter
The White House has been criticized for not publicly reporting the incident, or details of what happened, even up to today...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Response to Katrina Was 'Unacceptable,' Chertoff Says
The Department of Homeland Security fell far short in its response to the hurricane, the secretary acknowledged today...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Bush group sees faster US growth
The US economy is entering a period of "sustained expansion", President Bush's economic advisers say...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Chertoff defends Katrina response
Embattled US security chief Michael Chertoff rejects criticism of the response to Hurricane Katrina...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Record snowfall buries New York
A raging storm dumps more than two feet of snow on some parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states, breaking snowfall records in New York and forcing travelers around the world to change their plans...
CNN - February 13, 2006
Report: Katrina response a 'failure of leadership'
A congressional report to be released this week slams the government's response to Hurricane Katrina, calling it a "failure of leadership" that left people stranded when they were most in need...
CNN - February 13, 2006
New York Region Digs Out After a Record Snowfall
Commuters found a sheet on driveways and streetcorners, as temperatures dropped into the teens overnight...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Police Honor Rookie Killed in Line of Duty
Eric Hernandez was fatally wounded by a fellow officer in an altercation outside a White Castle restaurant in the Bronx...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Inquiry of Livedoor Leads to Charges for Its Founder
Takafumi Horie was charged today with violating Japan's securities law by spreading false information to manipulate stock prices...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Cities fight over C&W star honour
Two California cities fight over who should be the first to honour country music star Merle Haggard...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Afghan blast kills four US troops
Four US soldiers are killed in a bomb explosion in central Afghanistan, the US military says...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Winter Olympics: Teter triumphs
Americans Hannah Teter and Gretchen Bleiler take gold and silver in the half-pipe, but both British boarders miss the final...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
WTO upholds US export tax ruling
The World Trade Organization upholds a ruling calling for the US to end certain export tax breaks...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
East US emerges from blizzard
Commuters in the north-eastern US struggle to reach work following Sunday's record-breaking snowstorm...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Record snow in New York
A raging nor'easter howled its way up the East Coast on Sunday, breaking a snowfall record in New York, shutting down airports and dumping more than two feet of snow on some parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states...
CNN - February 13, 2006
Screaming Hussein back in court
Saddam Hussein has attended the latest session of his trial despite a defense boycott, shouting "Down with Bush!" as he entered the courtroom. Hussein looked haggard in a blue robe rather than his usual suit, and complained to the court that he was being forced to attend...
CNN - February 13, 2006
U.S. Muslims Try to Ease Europe's Discord
Leaders of several American Muslim groups are working quietly to try to mediate between European Muslims and the West...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Wind and Snow Strike 14 States; Record Accumulation in N.Y.
The biggest winter storm in New York City history was followed by a big freeze, a combination that closed many schools around the region and promised for a difficult morning commute...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
David Carr: Bad Medicine for What Ails Time Warner
There are several reasons that "The Lazard Report" will not provide relief to Time Warner's long-suffering shareholders...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Preval supporters march in Haiti
Thousands of people take to the streets in Haiti to demand that Rene Preval be declared winner of last week's vote...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Fire guts 10th church in Alabama
A church is gutted in Alabama, in the 10th arson attack in the US state in less than two weeks...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
Cheney Shoots Fellow Hunter in Mishap on a Texas Ranch
A prominent Austin lawyer was listed in stable condition after the vice president accidentally wounded him on a quail hunt...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Republicans' Report on Katrina Assails Response
A blistering report will say the administration delayed the evacuation of New Orleans by failing to act quickly on reports of flooding...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Wind and Snow Strike 14 States; Record Accumulation in N.Y.
The biggest winter storm in New York City history crippled transportation and commerce and knocked out power...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Challenging a Rival, Viewer by Viewer
Jonathan Klein, who is responsible for CNN's main network, has taken to savoring small victories as he tries to make headway against Fox News...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Youngsters Enjoy Beer Ads, Arousing Industry's Critics
Beer companies pledge not to aim their message at underage drinkers, but on Super Bowl Sunday, they hit the target anyway...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
David Carr: Bad Medicine for What Ails Time Warner
There are several reasons that the "The Lazard Report" will not provide relief to Time Warner's long-suffering shareholders...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Drilling Down: Looking for Love in All the Possible Places
Last year, almost a quarter of online daters seeking serious relationships or marriage held paid subscriptions on more than one dating site...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Attention, Authors: Pick Those Fawning Blurbs Carefully
Although James Frey's blurbs may not be good for business, some writers are reticent to dissociate themselves from him...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Union Takes New Tack in Organizing Effort at Pork-Processing Plant
A union is lining up allies to press Smithfield Packing Company to remain neutral during an organizing drive in Tar Heel, N.C...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
So Many Models in Bikinis, So Many Ways to See Them
Fans of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue will be able view the models in the magazine, online, or on an iPod, cellphone or other hand-held device...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
E-Commerce Report : It's Like Lending to a Friend, Except You'll Get Interest
Prosper.com started operations last week, offering a mixed brew of eBay, Friendster and the local bank...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Cleveland Clinic Names Interim Leader
The Cleveland Clinic said it had appointed Dr. Steven E. Nissen, a cardiologist and researcher, interim director of cardiovascular medicine...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
For a Personal Question, an Asker Turns Answerer
The question-and-answer portion of a conference call with Oprah Winfrey veered into unexpected territory...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Yahoo Grapples With Online Rights
Yahoo plans to issue a statement Monday outlining its belief in openness and freedom of speech — even when it is forced to violate those beliefs by laws in China...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Click and Clack (and More of NPR) to Be Broadcast in Berlin
The step is part of a broader effort by NPR to become a respected global voice...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Reporters Find Science Journals Harder to Trust, but Not Easy to Verify
News organizations say they are starting to look at science journals a bit more skeptically after fabricated research was published...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Egyptian Mobile Phone Provider Treads Where Others Dare Not
Orascom Telecom invested in the first mobile phone provider in Iraq and is now making a drive into emerging markets in Asia and the Middle East...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Advertising: How to Value Ratings With DVR Delay?
Nielsen Media Research adopted new methodology spurred by the growing use of digital video recorders...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Merrill and BlackRock Are Said to Be Near Deal
Merrill Lynch is nearing a deal to sell its asset management division to BlackRock in exchange for a large stake in the company...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Publishers Find Growth in Comics
Graphic novels are among the few rapidly growing areas of the publishing business...
New York Times - February 13, 2006
Brooks leads NFC to Pro Bowl win
Tampa Bay's Derrick Brooks returns an interception for a touchdown as the NFC defeat the AFC 23-17 in the Pro Bowl...
BBC News - February 13, 2006
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