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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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Madonna, Ritchie get preliminary divorce decree
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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UN expects new peacekeepers in Congo in weeks
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Warsaw marks borders of former ghetto
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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US News Archive for June 2006:
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'Carrot-stick' deal agreed on Iran
Six world powers meeting to discuss the crisis over Iran's nuclear program agree on a package of incentives to convince Tehran to halt uranium enrichment, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Becket said...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Terror factory reveals secrets
Masked gunmen blindfolded CNN correspondent Ben Wedeman and his cameraman to take them to a location rarely seen by journalists covering the violence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The CNN pair were given an unusual look inside a rocket factory in Gaza...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Spelling Bee nearing conclusion
After eight rounds, 13 spellers were to return Thursday night to compete for the National Spelling Bee championship and thousands of dollars during a nationally televised final...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Figs Believed to Be First Cultivated Fruit
Scientists have found what may be the first evidence of domesticated food production at the dawn of agriculture...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
British Lecturers Stop Grading to Demand Higher Pay
Hundreds of British college lecturers borrowed tactics once reserved for their students today to demonstrate with bullhorns and banners...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Army Corps Admits Flaws in New Orleans Levees
The levees were not built to handle a hurricane anywhere near the size of Katrina, a new study says...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Bush Urges Compromise on Immigration
President Bush sought to portray the Senate bill he favors as being in tune with security focus of the House bill...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
To Some Mayors, Security Grants Seemed Fair
New York and Washington had their Homeland Security money slashed, and other cities were unapologetic...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Baghdatis, 'Allergic' to Clay, Loses at French Open
Marcos Baghdatis, the 19th seed, went down in five interesting but ultimately deflating sets today...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
G.O.P. Delegates Reject Weld, Back Faso for Governor
In a stunning rebuke to William F. Weld, New York Republican delegates chose John Faso as their designated candidate for governor...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
U.S. to Seek Extra $92 Million From Exxon for Valdez Spill
Exxon Mobil said it would study the request, but indicated that it did not see a need for further cleanup efforts...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
In Europe, a Deal to Cut Cellphone Roaming Charges in Half
The move by six European mobile-phone companies was intended to head off a move to impose legal limits on what they may charge...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Steel Giant Arcelor Faces Investor Wrath Over Russia Deal
A large bloc of unhappy shareholders is asking for a special meeting to vote on the company's proposed deal with Severstal...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Sales of American Autos Fell Sharply in May
Sales at General Motors fell 15.7 percent, and Chrysler had its worst month in two and a half years...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Commission attacks nuclear drift
A commission led by ex-UN weapons inspector Hans Blix criticises a lack of momentum in nuclear disarmament...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
NYSE, Euronext merger imminent
The New York Stock Exchange and Euronext are set to announce a merger deal imminently, the BBC has learned...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Canada delays China deportation
A Canadian court delays the deportation of one of China's most wanted men over claims he faces torture...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Iran rejects U.S. nuke talks offer
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal to join multilateral talks as offering no "new and rational solution" to Iran's nuclear case, according to Iran's state-run news agency...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Ethics training for U.S. troops
The coalition military in Iraq on Thursday ordered commanders on the ground "to conduct core warrior values training, highlighting the importance of adhering to legal, moral and ethical standards on the battlefield."...
CNN - June 1, 2006
FEMA chief touts high-tech hurricane response
Hard-learned lessons from Katrina have led to improved disaster plans for the city of New Orleans and surrounding parishes, FEMA chief David Paulison said as the new hurricane season got under way Thursday...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Bush: Opponents of immigration plan 'wrong'
President Bush Thursday urged the House and Senate to work out compromise legislation on immigration reform, and said opponents of one of his key proposals are taking an approach that's "wrong and unrealistic."...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Prince Albert of Monaco Admits 2nd Child
Prince Albert of Monaco acknowledged that he is the father of a Jazmin Grace Rotolo, a 14-year-old American girl...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Ex-C.I.A. Officer in New Book Talks
A $2.5 million book deal fell through for Valerie Plame Wilson, the former Central Intelligence Agency officer whose identity was publicly disclosed...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Blix Says U.S. Impedes Efforts to Curb A-Arms
A panel led by the ex-arms inspector offered 60 ways to advance nuclear disarmament to the U.N. chief...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Most Retailers Report Solid Sales for May
For all their grumbling about high gasoline prices, consumers hardly sat on their wallets in May when it was time to make a trip to the mall...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Bank of China Shares Soar on First Day of Trading
The enthusiastic reception for the bank's stock is the latest marker of China's rising economic fortunes...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Iraqi Leader to Nominate Key Posts on Sunday
Kurdish, Sunni and Shiite leaders were not able to agree on who should fill them when the rest of the government was announced...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Bush Urges Congress to Find Compromise on Immigration
The president also sought to highlight similarities between the Senate and House bills...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Director Moore sued by US soldier
A soldier is suing Fahrenheit 9/11 film-maker Michael Moore, alleging footage of him was used without consent...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
'Eight' to be freed from US camp
Pakistan says that that the US has agreed to release eight more Pakistani nationals detained at Guantanamo Bay...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
NBA: Pistons halt Heat
Detroit pull out a 91-78 home win over Miami to prevent the Heat reaching their first NBA finals...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
US shop sales up amid worries
Latest US figures give a mixed view of the world's largest economy, but analysts say rates could still go up again...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
US soldiers kill two Iraqi women
A pregnant Iraqi woman in labour and her cousin are mistakenly shot dead by US troops, officials say...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Colombia 'friendly fire' arrests
Eight Colombian soldiers are arrested over the shooting of 10 undercover drugs police, officials say...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Coma woman mix-up pains US family
Parents caring for a comatose US crash victim learn their daughter died and the crash survivor is someone else...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Iran acts cool to U.S. talks offer
Iran calls U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's conditional offer for talks on its nuclear program a "propaganda move." But Rice goes into a meeting of the major U.N. powers in Vienna with Russia and China welcoming the proposal...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Iran cool to U.S. talks offer
Iran reportedly is reacting coolly to the United States' conditional offer for talks on its nuclear program, with the official Iranian news agency calling the U.S. proposal a "propaganda move."...
CNN - June 1, 2006
In Paris Suburbs, Worrying Attack by Youths
The youths threw rocks at police and set a dozen cars ablaze in a second night of violence reminiscent of last fall's unrest...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Panama Indians embrace tourism
After turbulent relations with the tourism industry, Panama's Cuna Indians have opted to welcome tourists - but on their own terms...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Chavez calls for new Opec members
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez asks members of the oil cartel Opec to allow Ecuador and Bolivia to join...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Exxon has rough ride over payment
Exxon Mobil investors pass a motion against the wishes of its board, a move analysts say shows growing disquiet...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Haditha: Massacre and cover-up?
The evolving story of 24 Iraqis and a US marine killed in the town of Haditha on 19 November 2005...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Edmilson will miss the World Cup
Brazil release Barcelona star Edmilson from their World Cup squad following a training ground injury...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Ford to give drivers free petrol
Ford is to give US customers $1,000 of free petrol with new cars amid consumer worries about fuel costs...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
US Congress on UK stem cell visit
Members of the US Congress are on a fact-finding trip to find out more about stem cell science in the UK...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Bush swears in new CIA director
US President George W Bush has formally sworn in General Michael Hayden as the new head of the CIA...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
Peru leader urges fair election
Peru's president calls on the two candidates and their supporters to ensure Sunday's presidential vote is fair...
BBC News - June 1, 2006
U.S. offers to join Iran talks
The United States will join multilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear program once Iran stops enriching uranium, according to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Iran has previously rejected conditions for talks on its program...
CNN - June 1, 2006
World hasn't met AIDS targets, U.N. warns
The world has fallen far short of fulfilling the promises made five years ago to fight HIV/AIDS, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned at a high-level meeting where leaders from around the world gathered to think up new ways to tackle the deadly virus. According to the report released on Tuesday, nearly 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS...
CNN - June 1, 2006
Clinton Opens Her Second Senate Bid, Possibly a Prelude to 2008
In opening her Senate re-election campaign, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton signaled how she might approach a presidential campaign...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
The TV Watch: A Sentimental Send-Off for Katie Couric, With a Touch of Sendup
NBC's three-hour Katiefest on Wednesday morning was by turn maudlin, mocking, touching and over the top...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Glass Artists Face Off in Court
Dale Chihuly, a glass artist, has accused two glass blowers of imitating his creations inspired by the sea...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Terror Fears Hamper U.S. Muslims' Travel
Humiliation and periodic roughing up have prompted some U.S. Muslims to avoid traveling as much as possible...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Studies Portray Tropical Arctic in Distant Past
An analysis suggests that scientists have underestimated the power of greenhouse gases to warm the Arctic...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Net Up 7.7% at Tiffany
By The Associated Press...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Costco Earnings Rise 12%
ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 31 (AP) — The Costco Wholesale Corporation, the nation's biggest warehouse retailer, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit rose 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
F.D.A. Approves a Generic Biodrug
A growth hormone made by Novartis used to treat growth deficiencies in children and adults has received regulatory approval...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Midwestern Business Growth Outpaced Predictions in May
CHICAGO, May 31 (Reuters) — Midwestern business expanded in May at its fastest rate in seven months, surging at a time when many economists had been expecting slower growth, a report showed Wednesday...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Investor Group Buys West Corp.
By Reuters...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
French Bank Buys Champagne Maker
A unit of the French bank Crédit Agricole has agreed to buy the maker of Taittinger champagne in a deal worth about 660 million euros ($849.6 million)...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
CBS Loses Appeal of Fine
The government rejected a second appeal by CBS to lift the $550,000 fine imposed on its stations for the Janet Jackson breast exposure during the 2004 Super Bowl...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Judge Allows Delta's Pact With Pilots
By The Associated Press...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
S.E.C. Bond Inquiry Settled for $13 Million
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Deal by Maker of Phone Networking Gear
ADC Telecommunications said that it had agreed to buy the Andrew Corporation for about $2 billion to increase wireless sales...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
S.E.C. Suit Dismissed Against Former Gateway Executive
S.E.C. Suit Dismissed Against Former Gateway Executive...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Vonage May Seek Payment From Balking Share Buyers
The Internet telephone provider said that it might seek reimbursement from customers who fail to pay for shares they committed to buy during the company's initial public offering...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Microsoft to Use Cash for Development, Not Share Buybacks
Microsoft's chief executive has defended his decision to increase spending next year and has signaled he is unlikely to increase the company's share buyback plan...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Glass Makers Fined for Price Fixing
The European Commission issued one of its largest fines against a cartel when it found five acrylic glass makers guilty of colluding and fixing prices...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Economic Scene: Advertising Commodities Can Be Tricky, but It Does Pay Off
There are two interesting features of commodity advertising programs: first, they are unreasonably effective, and second, they are unreasonably difficult to maintain...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Exxon Mobil Shareholders Reject Effort to Restrain Executive Pay
DALLAS, May 31 (AP) — Shareholders of the Exxon Mobil Corporation, whose last chief executive took home $147 million when he retired, overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to rein in compensation at the company's annual meeting on Wednesday...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Mirant Sues NRG on Rejection of Unsolicited Takeover Bid
By The Associated Press...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Frustrated Indian Companies Find Their Foreign Buying Efforts Thwarted
As Indian companies step onto the global stage to make foreign acquisitions, they seem to be encountering surprising resistance...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Black and Hispanic Home Buyers Pay Higher Interest on Mortgages, Study Finds
Among subprime borrowers with similar credit ratings, blacks and Hispanics were 30 percent more likely than whites to be charged the highest interest, the study says...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Justice Dept. Is Criticized by Ex-Official on Subpoenas
A former spokesman for Attorney General John Ashcroft called subpoenas issued to reporters for The San Francisco Chronicle a "reckless abuse of power."...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Advertising: Round-the-Clock News, With a British Accent
The British are coming again, but this time the invasion is of the journalistic kind as British news media enter the American market or seek to raise their profile here...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Small Business: Picking the Wrong Mom and Pop to Sue
For many entrepreneurs, it is typically cheaper and easier to settle a lawsuit than to fight through the legal system...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Arcelor Shareholders Demand Meeting to Protest Stake Sale
The stage is set for a showdown among angry shareholders, the steel company Arcelor and the government of Luxembourg...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Shares Rise as Oil Prices and Worries on Iran Ease a Bit
Newly released minutes of a Federal Reserve committee meeting made little impression on trading...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Saks Fifth Avenue Takes a Step Back in Search of Its Future
Of all the changes that unfolded under the three-year reign of Fred Wilson, none left shoppers scratching their heads more than the elimination of Real Clothes...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Sun Says It Will Cut at Least 4,000 Jobs
Sun plans to cut its work force by 11 percent to 13 percent in an effort to return to consistent profitability...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
One Guilty and One Acquitted in Enron Broadband Trial
The verdict brought to an end a trial that had been going on next door to that of the two former Enron chief executives...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Low Payments by U.S. Raise Medical Bills Billions a Year
Employers and consumers are paying billions of dollars more a year for medical care to compensate for imbalances in the nation's health care system...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
Gilded Paychecks | Rewards, Guaranteed: Big Bonuses Still Flow, Even if Bosses Miss Goals
Executive compensation often exceeds the amounts allowed under the performance targets set by directors...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
2 New Captains of the Economy Face Volatile Global Markets
The president's choice for Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chief are expected to work together at a time when global markets are more erratic...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
For Venezuela, a Treasure in Oil Sludge
As oil prices soar, Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, which may contain up to 235 billion barrels of recoverable oil, is becoming an economic battleground...
New York Times - June 1, 2006
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