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Invasive mussel confirmed in Utahs Electric Lake
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Microsoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunes
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Astronauts end spacewalk to repair gummed-up joint
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Dubai parties at hotel gala despite economic gloom
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Warsaw marks borders of former ghetto
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Pakistan protests to US over deep missile strike
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Afghanistan markets its brand of pomegranates
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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China says 19,000 students died in May earthquake
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Dems delay auto bailout vote, seek plan from Big 3
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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US News Archive for January 2005:
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Catholic archbishop kidnapped in Iraq
A Catholic archbishop was kidnapped Monday near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, Iraqi officials said. The Vatican issued a statement that said: "The Holy See deplores in the firmest way such a terrorist act and demands the archbishop be freed immediately."...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Parades honor King
Americans inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. took part in marches and rallies around the country, drawing from the late civil rights leader's message to call for continuing reform...
CNN - January 17, 2005
King's dream remembered
Americans inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. took part in marches and rallies around the country Monday. In Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King III urged people to remember his father's legacy of peace and compassion. In Denver, San Antonio, and Philadelphia thousands joined marches and services for the civil rights leader. In Washington, President Bush said: "His faith and courage continue to inspire America and the world."...
CNN - January 17, 2005
A Fallen Tech Titan Faces a New Trial, This One in a Court of Law
In corporate history, few executives have helped create - and then watched the destruction of - as much wealth as Bernard J. Ebbers, the former chairman of WorldCom...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Argentine 'sought abuse inquiry'
An Argentine on trial in Spain over the deaths of dissidents says an earlier confession was meant to spark inquiries...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Illness delays US trial of Briton
The US trial of a Briton accused of offering to sell weapons to bring down planes may be delayed due to illness...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Annan chooses new Unicef head
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan picks outgoing US agriculture secretary Ann Veneman as new head the
UN children's agency, Unicef...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Abbas orders Palestinian crackdown on militants
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today ordered Palestinian security forces to stop attacks by Palestinian militants on Israelis. The move comes after a Palestinian attack Thursday on the Gaza-Israel border that killed six Israeli civilians. Abbas also ordered that Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades be integrated into Palestinian security forces, said Saeb Erakat, a Cabinet member...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Iraq top priority for Rice
Senate confirmation hearings for Condoleezza Rica begin Tuesday and the Secretary of State nominee is expected to be grilled on her advice to the president on Iraq...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy celebrated
If he were alive now, Martin Luther King would be reacting to the sobering news emanating from overseas with a message of peace and compassion, his son said Monday during a commemorative service at the church where King preached...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Freed After 44 Years, a Prison Journalist Looks Back and Ahead
In his fourth trial for a 1961 murder, Wilbert Rideau was convicted of manslaughter, allowing him to be released for time served...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Argentine accused 'fears for family'
An Argentine ex-officer on trial in Spain for the deaths of dissidents asks for protection for his family over threats...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Violence continues as Iraqi election nears
At least 14 Iraqi security forces were killed today at checkpoints in two different cities, Iraqi officials said, as security preparations were being made across the country for the January 30 elections. South of Baquba, insurgents killed seven Iraqi army soldiers. North of Tikrit, seven Iraqi police officers were killed by a suicide bomber...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Bush: Voters back Iraq policy
President Bush said in Sunday's editions of the Washington Post that the 2004 U.S. election was a ratification of the administration's policy on Iraq. Democrats disagreed, with Ted Kennedy calling the war "a disaster."...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Unmarried Fathers Gain Tax Incentive in Pataki Proposal
Gov. George Pataki will unveil a plan aimed at using tax credits to motivate low-income fathers to work and pay child support...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Dispute Puts a Medical Journal Under Fire
A misleading article on "missing" Eli Lilly documents could give the usually methodical world of medical journals a black eye...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Tough Odds as NBC Takes Reality TV Into the Ring
How "The Contender," Mark Burnett’s boxing reality series, fares could ultimately affect networks' commitment to future reality programs...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Measuring Literacy in a World Gone Digital
The Educational Testing Service has developed a new test that it says can assess technology literacy...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
TiVo Struggles to Find Its Niche After Quitting a Deal with Cable
How did a nasty philosophical split at TiVo lead to the company's founder being kicked upstairs?...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Alert to Gains by China, India Is Making Energy Deals
India’s prime minister warned that China had moved ahead in securing oil and natural gas supplies around the globe...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Craigslist Circles the Globe With Online Classifieds, One City at a Time
Craigslist, the Internet classified ad giant that has given local U.S. newspapers heartburn, is spreading out over dozens of cities in Europe...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
McDonald's boss Bell dies aged 44
Charlie Bell, the straight-talking former head of fast-food giant McDonald's, dies of cancer aged 44...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
NFL: Patriots book AFC spot
New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-3 in the AFC divisional play-off...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Tennis: Serena powers through
Seventh seed Serena Williams beats Camille Pin to reach round two in Melbourne...
BBC News - January 17, 2005
Purged Chinese leader dies
Former Chinese Communist Party chief Zhao Ziyang, who was ousted amid the upheaval surrounding the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, has died at the age of 85, the state news agency Xinhua has announced...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Stars shine at Globes
Leonardo DiCaprio was named best dramatic actor tonight at the 62nd annual Golden Globe Awards, for his title role in "The Aviator." The film also was named best drama. Jamie Foxx was named best actor in a musical or comedy for "Ray." Hilary Swank was named best dramatic actress for her turn in "Million Dollar Baby," while Annette Bening was the winner for best actress in a musical or comedy for "Being Julia." "Sideways" was named best picture in the musical/comedy category...
CNN - January 17, 2005
Bush criticized for linking Iraq to vote
U.S. President George W. Bush has been criticized for claiming that his re-election in 2004 was also ratification of his policy on Iraq...
CNN - January 17, 2005
How Ukraine's Top Spies Changed the Nation's Path
As protests against a rigged election grew, Kiev seemed headed for a Soviet-style crackdown. Then, inside Ukraine's security apparatus, strange events began to unfold...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Rebels Express Thanks for Aid to Indonesians
Rebels in Indonesia's Aceh Province said that the group's top leadership had issued orders not to harm any aid workers...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
For Lobbyists, the Hottest Parties Fall Outside the Official Lineup
Small, private events will give lobbyists a chance to build the relationships essential to advancing their clients' interests...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
'Aviator' and 'Sideways' Earn Golden Globes
Martin Scorsese's film, "The Aviator," won the award for best drama and director Alexander Payne's "Sideways" picked up best comedy at the Golden Globes on Sunday...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
As Rice Prepares to Move Up, Diplomacy May Be on Rise, Too
Condoleezza Rice's goals vary from restoring America's reputation abroad to promoting free institutions in the Mideast...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Social Security Agency Is Enlisted to Push Its Own Revision
The Social Security Administration is preparing a campaign to convince the public that private accounts are needed...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Why Stock Markets Stayed Calm in Southern Asia
Natural disasters often provoke sharp stock market declines where they occur. But the Asian tsunami had negligible impact on industrial capacity...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Union Calls for Urgent Meeting on Airlines
A major airline union called on the Transportation Department yesterday to convene a summit meeting of management, labor and consumer groups to find ways to help the struggling industry...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Catch Him if You Can
Calvin Darden, a young stockbroker, boasted a flashing smile and celebrity clients. But what happened to their money?...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Superlatives (and Contradictions) in a Fraud Trial
The superlatives, firsts and continuing fights over WorldCom are a big reason that the Bernard Ebbers trial is being called the granddaddy of all fraud cases...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
Tyco Ex-Chief Is Humbled, but Unbowed
L. Dennis Kozlowski declared his innocence in his first extensive interview since he was charged with stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from Tyco...
New York Times - January 17, 2005
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