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US News Archive for September 2007:
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Manhunt on after cop killed, 3 others shot
One Miami-area police officer was killed and four others shot Thursday. A massive manhunt is under way. Police say a man opened fire with a high-powered rifile during a car stop. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Indonesia rocked by another quake
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck late Thursday off the western coast of Sumatra, the same area shaken by a major 8.4-magnitude temblor that killed nine people Wednesday. The region has been wracked by quakes and aftershocks for the past two days. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Analysis: Is Bush selling success or buying time?
Many are wondering what President Bush will say in his prime-time speech to the nation about the Iraq war, but it's worth noting one phrase they surely will not hear: "Stay the course." full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
City Room: Nostalgia Train Isn?t Money Train
A new audit found lapses in how the M.T.A. runs Nostalgia Trains, vintage subway cars that are operated occasionally to benefit the New York Transit Museum...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
The Caucus: Military Donations to Democrats
Members of the armed forces do not seem to be only opening their pockets for Republicans this time around...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
The Lede: Writer Accused of Faking Interviews
A former consultant for ABC News published ?interviews? in a French magazine with marquee names like Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan, who now say they never spoke to him...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Racing Team Fined $100 Million in Spy Scandal
The punishment for McLaren Mercedes was by far the harshest in the 57-year history of Formula One racing...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Oden Likely to Miss His Rookie Season
Greg Oden, the top pick in this year?s N.B.A. draft, will likely miss his first season after surgery on his knee today...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
San Francisco Takes Unique Approach to Providing Medical Care for All
San Francisco is gambling that it can provide universal and sensibly managed care to the uninsured for about the amount being spent on their treatment now...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
[TS] High & Low Finance: Waiting for the Fed, and Hoping
Corporate pessimism seems to be growing. Would a Fed rate cut help?...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Google Backs $25 Million ?Lunar X Prize?
The contest calls for entrants to land a rover on the moon that can travel at least 500 meters and send data...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Alcatel-Lucent Trims Outlook; Shares Dive
The company revised its 2007 sales forecast lower for a third time this year because of price reductions and reduced orders...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Greenspan Says He Failed to See Mortgage Danger
The former Federal Reserve chairman said in a television interview that he was aware of subprime lending practices, but didn?t initially realize the harm they could do...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
New Study Favorable to Drug-Coated Stents
But a new analysis in a British journal includes some less clear-cut findings that may spell trouble for Boston Scientific...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Stocks Rise on Countrywide, G.M. News
Stocks advanced sharply today after Countrywide Financial said it had lined up added financing and talks between automakers and workers appeared to advance...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Union Said to Pick G.M. as Focus in Negotiations
The choice may signal the union?s willingness to bargain on a health care trust as the current contract with automakers is set to expire tomorrow night...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Oil Closes Above $80 a Barrel for First Time
Energy experts warn that the jump in the price of crude would raise prices for heating oil and gasoline in coming weeks...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Oil ends above $80 for first time
The price of crude oil closes above $80 a barrel for the first time as a hurricane in Texas raised supply concerns...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Search for Fossett could solve old mysteries
The exhaustive hunt for missing aviator Steve Fossett in the rugged terrain of western Nevada could provide clues to other mysteries from long ago. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Key Sunni ally of U.S. assassinated
A key Sunni sheik who united with U.S. forces to fight al Qaeda militants in Iraq was assassinated Thursday in a roadside bomb attack, officials said. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Bush to tout Iraq progress, official says
President Bush is expected to emphasize what his administration calls "bottom-up" political progress in Iraq in a major address to the nation Thursday night, a senior administration official said. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
City Room: Chancellor Klein on ?Colbert Report?
Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein appeared on Comedy Central last night...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
The Lede: The $94 Billion Immigration Question
A senator pops the question, and gets a rough answer...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
The Fifth Down: Thursday?s Links
The Internet is a creative place, so I can?t speak for the authenticity of this photo, but wouldn?t it be hysterical if the Patriots got caught doing something this obvious? The Patriots? cheating scandal has players around the league rewinding past games in their heads. Hines Ward of the Steelers said he was sure the Patriots [...]...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Humberto Hits Texas and Louisiana
Hurricane Humberto and its drenching rains moved into Lousiana from Texas today after cutting power to thousands of customers in Texas and shutting down an oil refinery in Port Arthur...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
The Caucus: Mark Warner Plans Bid for Virginia Senate Seat
Former Governor Mark Warner said today that he would run for the seat being vacated by John Warner...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Panel Faults Emphasis of U.S. Climate Program
A Bush administration program has not focused enough on the impact of warming on humans, the panel said...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Alcatel-Lucent Shares Tumble on Outlook
Shares in the telecommunications equipment maker fell today to their lowest level after the company slashed its forecast for full-year revenue growth...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Stocks Rise After Jobs Report
Stocks advanced today, led by strong gains among the blue chips, after fewer-than-expected workers sought unemployment benefits last week...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Army fatigue forces US troop cut
A plan to cut the number of US troops in Iraq by 30,000 is not the first stage in a full withdrawal, says the BBC's Paul Reynolds...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
BBC Sport to televise Super Bowl
BBC TV will show the Super Bowl live for the next two years...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
US Democrats in 'mashup' debate
Democratic presidential rivals take part in the first online-only debate, where viewers can pick what they watch...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
UN adopts treaty on native rights
The UN passes a declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples despite opposition from four developed nations...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Texas drenched by tropical storm
Hurricane Humberto brings heavy rain to already sodden Texas before weakening and moving into Louisiana...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
4th earthquake strikes Indonesia
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck northeast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Thursday afternoon, a day after three major earthquakes struck the region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Poll: Bush approval holds at 36 percent
Ahead of a national address on the war in Iraq, Americans remain deeply skeptical about the policies President Bush is pursuing and unhappy with his job performance, according to a CNN poll released Thursday. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Hurricane Brings More Rain to Texas
Hurricane Humberto crashed ashore along Southeast Texas, bringing heavy rains and maximum sustained winds of up to 80 miles per hour as it made its way to Louisiana...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Belichick Apologizes, but Does Not Explain
New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick acknowledged that he had talked with Commissioner Roger Goodell about the videotaping that occurred during Sunday?s season opener...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Ties to Hevesi Turn to Gold for Political Strategist
Hank Morris may have received millions of dollars in fees for introducing companies to the former state comptroller...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Synagogue Window Returns for Rosh Hashana
At the Eldridge Street Synagogue on the Lower East Side, a special window returns just in time for Rosh Hashana...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Show Series to Originate on MySpace
Two seasoned Hollywood producers have made a deal with MySpace to produce an original Web series called ?Quarterlife.?...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Paulson points to sub-prime blame
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson stresses that mortgage lenders should shoulder the blame for the credit crisis...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Oil price hovers near new record
The price of crude oil slips back from a record of more than $80 a barrel, but worries about supply persist...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Brazil women see off N Zealand
Brazil coast to victory over New Zealand in their first match of the Women's World Cup...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Spector juror misses own show
Phil Spector's murder trial jury is told to avoid a TV show about the case - even though one juror works on the series...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Vermont's tough CO2 laws upheld
A US judge upholds Vermont's strict state law on CO2 emissions from cars, in a blow to US automakers...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Exxon seeks Venezuela oil deal
US oil giant Exxon Mobil is seeking arbitration over a stand-off with Venezuela about seized oil assets...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
US lawyers refile 'slavery' case
US lawyers refile a lawsuit against the deputy ruler of Dubai for allegedly enslaving boys for camel racing...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Six held for black woman's kidnap
US prosecutors are to press state kidnap charges against six white people over the kidnap and abuse of a black woman...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Brazil Senate absolves Lula ally
Brazil's Senate narrowly votes to clear its leader, an ally of President Lula, of corruption charges...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Hurricane lashes Texas
Hurricane Humberto makes landfall in the US state of Texas, bringing heavy rains to the already soggy region...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Tropical storm felt along Texas coast
Tropical Storm Humberto began its soggy rendezvous with the upper Texas coast Wednesday evening, its rain bands sweeping in as the storm moved closer to landfall. Isolated tornadoes are possible overnight in southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida. full story...
CNN - September 13, 2007
Investors Fear Fund-Raiser Took $40 Million
Managers of an investment fund tried to cash checks from Norman Hsu, the Democratic fund-raiser, but the checks were returned because of insufficient funds...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
A Political Manager Who Now Faces Scrutiny
Hank Morris, chief strategist and image maker, appears to have earned more than just political consulting fees from his relationship with Alan G. Hevesi...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Gangs Grow, but Hard Line Stirs Doubts
Doubts have been raised across the country about the value of using aggressive tactics to crack down on gangs...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
A Spritz Here, a Jitter or Two There
Natasha Singer takes a crash course in hair, working with runway models...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
U.S. Court Backs States? Measures to Cut Emissions
A federal judge in Vermont gave the first legal endorsement to rules in California, being copied in 13 other states, that intend to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Deal to Bar Large Dairies Near Town Blacks Built
A farmer and the State of California reached a deal that will prevent two large industrial dairy operations from being built near the site of the state?s only town founded and operated by African-Americans...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Palm?s Holders Approve an Overhaul
Shareholders of Palm Inc. voted Wednesday to approve the partial sale of the struggling company to a private equity firm and change the board?s makeup...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Target May Sell Assets
The Target Corporation, under pressure by investors to bolster its share price, said yesterday that it might sell its $7 billion credit card portfolio and increase share buybacks...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Yahoo Will Sell Ads for British Site
Yahoo has forged an advertising partnership with Bebo, owner of the most popular social Web site in Britain...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
World Business Briefing: China: Buffett Sells Petrochina Shares
Warren E. Buffett sold about 1.1 billion Hong Kong dollars worth ($141 million) of shares in the PetroChina Company...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
3 Banks Join System for Trading Unregistered Securities
Bank of America, the Credit Suisse Group and UBS announced yesterday that they would join five other banks as members of a private system that lets institutional investors trade unregistered securities...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
World Business Briefing: France: Unions Agree to Job Cuts
Labor unions at Alcatel-Lucent, the telecommunications equipment maker, agreed to job-reduction plans in France, ending protests that included disruption of the company?s shareholder meeting in June...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
World Business Briefing: Mexico: New Suitor for Aeroméxico
Banamex and a group of Mexican investors said they planned a 1.67 billion peso ($150.7 million) counteroffer for the airline Aeroméxico, which is currently the target of a takeover bid by two businessmen...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
World Business Briefing: Canada: Energy Concern Buys Assets
BreitBurn Energy Partners is buying natural gas assets in the Midwest from Quicksilver Resources for $1.45 billion, a deal that will cut the stake that BreitBurn?s major shareholder has in the partnership...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
World Business Briefing: China: Alcoa Sells Aluminum Stake
Alcoa said it had sold its stake in the Aluminum Corporation of China for about $2 billion, a $1.8 billion gain on an investment that had yielded no real cooperation on the ground...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Indexes Barely Budge, but Energy Shares Rise
Energy shares rose on Wednesday as oil prices hit new highs, but stock market volume was light and indexes were moved little...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Ford Says It Wants a Total Sale of Jaguar and Land Rover
Ford would prefer not to keep a stake in its Jaguar and Land Rover units, when and if the automaker finds a buyer for the two luxury brands...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
E.D.S. Offers Exit Incentives to 12,000 Workers
Electronic Data Systems, the technology-outsourcing company, said Wednesday that it had offered extra retirement benefits to about 12,000 employees in the United States if they would retire early...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Paulson Asks Executives to Help in Mortgage Crisis
Turbulence in the financial markets will take some time to be resolved, said Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson Jr. on Wednesday...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
S.E.C. Sues 4 Former Nortel Officers in Accounting Case
The S.E.C. said that four former finance officers at Nortel Networks helped the former C.E.O. manipulate reserves to enhance earnings...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Advertising: Images to Help Law Firms Recast Their Image
The new advertising campaign for Foley Hoag, a Boston-based corporate law firm, aims to highlight energy and creative thinking...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Businessman Avoids Jail in Dispute With Utility
Joe Seeber sent a letter of apology to Entergy?s chief executive and was spared a 45-day jail sentence for contempt of court...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Qualcomm Can Resume Imports
A federal judge has halted the ban on mobile phones containing chips made by Qualcomm that was imposed after a court earlier determined that the chips violated a patent held by Broadcom...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Book Deal for Writer Who Fabricated Parts of Memoir
James Frey, the author who admitted making up portions of his best-selling memoir ?A Million Little Pieces,? has signed a new book deal for a novel with HarperCollins...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
In the Hunt: Out of Adversity, an Opportunity
An entrepreneur has made caring for her autistic son and for others like him her third business...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
A Home Loan Trap
High fees for early payment can prevent escape for homeowners trying to escape from adjustable rate mortgages...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
European Carmakers Bet That the U.S. Is Ready for Diesel
European carmakers are hoping that diesel power will become an alternative to the hybrid cars popularized by Toyota and others...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
About 60 Bombardier Planes Grounded After Crash Landings
The aircraft maker recommended grounding the Q400 turboprop airplanes after two were involved in landing-gear failures this week...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Senators Urge More Stringent Rules for Toy Safety
Robert A. Eckert, Mattel?s C.E.O., told Congress that the toy industry would work to prevent unsafe toys from entering the U.S...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Euro Hits New High; Oil Nears $80 a Barrel
The dollar fell to an all-time low against the euro and oil prices hit a record, suggesting higher prices for imports...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
For Google?s Founders, a Coveted Landing Strip
Google?s executives have secured the use of a NASA-run airstrip that is just minutes from their offices...
New York Times - September 13, 2007
Golf: Woods pulls out of Bermuda
Defending champion Tiger Woods pulls out of the Grand Slam of Golf and will be replaced by Jim Furyk...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
Paraguay declares fire emergency
Paraguay's president declares a state of emergency after fires destroy 100,000 hectares of forest and land...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
US sends Afghan to Guantanamo Bay
The US military transfers an Afghan national accused of al-Qaeda membership to Guantanamo Bay...
BBC News - September 13, 2007
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