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US News Archive for February 2006:
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String of Baghdad attacks kills 55
At least 55 people are killed in the Iraqi capital in the latest violence since an explosion last week that heavily damaged a revered Shiite shrine further frayed relations between Shiite and Sunni Arabs...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Supreme Court Backs Abortion Protesters in Unanimous Ruling
The Supreme Court dealt a setback to abortion clinics in a two-decade-old legal fight over abortion protests...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Mardi Gras Draws Many Back to New Orleans, for Just a Day
Many former residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina slipped back into town to the beloved party they once reached on foot...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Stocks Fall on Signs of Weakness in Economy and at Google
Economic reports showed weakening in the housing market and consumer confidence and Google warned of slower growth...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Honduras in healthcare emergency
Honduras declares a state of emergency in its healthcare system over a shortage of drugs...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
Prescription drug abuse is rising
The abuse of prescription drugs rivals the use of other drugs in some nations, the UN says...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
String of Baghdad attacks kills 50
At least 51 people are killed in the Iraqi capital in the latest violence since an explosion last week that heavily damaged a revered Shiite shrine further frayed relations between Shiite and Sunni Arabs...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Iraq toll mounts
A new spate of bombings hit Iraq's capital Tuesday, bringing the country's death toll to nearly 400 people since an explosion last week that heavily damaged a revered Shiite shrine...
CNN - February 28, 2006
New Orleans cheers up
Mardi Gras revelers hit the French Quarter on Tuesday in beads and bizarre costumes as New Orleans tried to cheer itself up six months after Hurricane Katrina...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Spy chief calls threat from port deal low
The intelligence community assessed the threat posed by the takeover of some U.S. shipping terminals by a United Arab Emirates company as low, the top U.S. intelligence official told a Senate panel Tuesday...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Golf: For Now, a Young Golfer Keeps Driving
After winning 200 trophies, a girl with a golden golf swing has eyes on a different prize: time to spend with her ailing mother...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Year Into Revamped Spying, Troubles and Some Progress
Turnover, overlapping responsibilities and bureaucratic rivalry have been the major obstacles, officials say...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Tiny Jets May Usher in New Era, F.A.A. Says
Thousands of tiny new passenger jets will open new travel opportunities at small airports around the country, the Federal Aviation Administration said today...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Clooney to present an Oscar
Oscar nominee George Clooney is to present an Academy Award at Sunday evening's ceremony...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
New Orleans carnival hits climax
Thousands gather in New Orleans for the climax of the first Mardi Gras since Hurricane Katrina...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
Brazil carnival enters final day
Brazil's famous carnival draws to a close, following a long weekend of festivities...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
Central America bid to curb gangs
Mexico, Guatemala and Belize sign an agreement to combat gang violence across Central America...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
Bombs kill at least 33 in Baghdad
A series of explosions rocks the Iraqi capital, killing at least 33 people and wounding at least 85 others, authorities say. The blasts come as Saddam Hussein's trial resumes after a two-week break...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Hussein trial resumes
The trial of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants has resumed on a day of violence in Baghdad. Hussein did not say a word as he walked into the dock of the Baghdad court...
CNN - February 28, 2006
US Coast Guard warned about ports
The US Coast Guard aired security concerns over an Arab firm trying to take over key ports, the Senate hears...
BBC News - February 28, 2006
China warns Taiwan of new 'crisis'
China said Tuesday that the Taiwanese President Chen Shui bian's move to scrap an agency dedicated to Taiwan's unification with the Chinese mainland will bring disaster for the island. Despite the harsh language, China said it would push for a peaceful resolution to the dispute...
CNN - February 28, 2006
'Intelligence gaps' concerned Coast Guard
The Coast Guard warned that "intelligence gaps" prevented a broad assessment of any security risks posed by the takeover of some U.S. shipping terminals by a United Arab Emirates company, a Senate hearing revealed Monday...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Hussein trial to resume Tuesday
The trial of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants is set to resume Tuesday after a nearly two-week recess...
CNN - February 28, 2006
Lobbyist Turns Senator but Twists Same Arms
Some experts are calling for restrictions on lobbyists-turned-lawmakers, just as there are for politicians who become lobbyists...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
U.S. Is Settling Detainee's Suit in 9/11 Sweep
An Egyptian man who was held for months after 9/11 and deported after being cleared of terrorist links will receive $300,000...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border
The chaos in Darfur, Sudan, has spread across the border into Chad, deepening one of the world's worst refugee crises...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Not All Roads Lead to China
China is fast catching up with the rest of the world in manufacturing prowess, but Southeast Asia's industries are still keeping pace...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Standing on a Runway, Hailing an Air Taxi
The betting is that very light jets — also known as V.L.J.'s and microjets — will eventually be the workhorses of a new air transportation system...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Ending Tariffs Is Only the Start
Poorer lands like Laos suffer from limited markets, skilled labor and banks...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Advertising: More Tin Than Gold for Olympic Spots
Some commercials offered relief from the canned coverage, but far too many were unimaginative, derivative and pedestrian...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
The Stress/Fun Equation of Bringing Children on Business Trips
Professionals say the art of traveling with children requires balancing business responsibilities with the need to make sure children get proper care...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Otis Chandler, Publisher Who Transformed Los Angeles Times, Dies at 78
When Otis Chandler was given the reins of the newspaper in 1960, he set about remaking what was then a provincial, lightly regarded daily...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Frequent Flier: The Weight of Victory Can Be Too Heavy
I HAD been nominated for my first-ever British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for my score of...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Short on Drivers, Truckers Dangle Stock and 401(k)
Faced with what may be the worst labor shortage in the industry's history, recruiters are canvassing cities and holding job fairs...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Lowe's Profit Jumped 37% in 4th Quarter
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
British-Based Utility Is Buying KeySpan
The British utility National Grid confirmed that it had agreed to buy the KeySpan Corporation, the New York-based distributor of electricity and natural gas, for $7.3 billion...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Promoting Wal-Mart
By Reuters...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
A.F.L.-C.I.O. to Spend $40 Million on Election
With Republicans on the defensive, union leaders said they would spend more this fall than they ever have in a midterm election...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Cablevision Turns to Profit; Subscribers Up
By Reuters...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Merrill to Buy Back Stock
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows
Americans overwhelmingly oppose a higher federal gasoline tax, but some would go along with an increase if it reduced global warming or dependence on foreign oil...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
S.E.C. Leader Issues Rebuke Over Journalist Subpoenas
The chairman criticized the agency's enforcement division for issuing a subpoena earlier this month to two journalists...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Big Gain for British Publisher, Aided by U.S. Textbook Sales
Pearson, the British publisher, reported a strong gain for 2005 as the educational publishing division reaped the benefit of increased textbook spending in the United States...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
G.E. Selling $2.8 Billion Stake in Insurer
General Electric is selling its remaining stake in Genworth Financial, a life and mortgage insurer, for about $2.8 billion as it leaves the insurance industry to focus on faster-growing markets...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Ports Argument and Iraq Hurt Bush in a New Survey
Americans are strongly opposed to allowing a Dubai company to operate port terminals and are increasingly negative about the situation in Iraq...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
U.S. and Colombia Reach Trade Deal After 2 Years of Talks
The U.S. and Colombia agreed to a trade deal that would be the largest Washington has concluded with a Latin American country since signing a free trade pact with Mexico in 1993...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Shares Rally, Led by Retailers and Big Drop in Oil Prices
By Bloomberg News...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Plan for Fees on Some E-Mail Spurs Protest
A campaign is beginning to protest plans by America Online and Yahoo to charge high-volume senders of e-mail fees to guarantee preferred delivery of their messages...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Tom Ford, Clothing Designer, Will Open Store of His Own
Putting an end to months of speculation about his future in fashion, the designer announced that he would open his first store, in New York...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
An Industrial Park in North Korea Nears a Growth Spurt
Almost six years after the initial agreement for Kaesong Industrial Park, the legal building blocks finally seem in place for promising growth...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Coming Soon, a Backup Bank for the Treasury Market
A bank created to provide emergency backup for the Treasury market will be ready to operate in the next 18 months, a bond industry group is set to announce Tuesday...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Enron Figures Tell How Results Were Manipulated
Two minor figures in the Enron story added to testimony that the company padded earnings and shifted losses to disguise problems that might have concerned investors...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Market Place: Nations Rebuild Barriers to Deals
As the ties of world trade grow stronger and the tempo of globalization quickens, a boisterous player has re-emerged in the arena of cross-border mergers: government...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company has moved the quest for bio-based raw materials off the wish list and onto the to-do agenda...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
Internal Turmoil at Device Maker as Inquiry Grew
A series of miscalculations by Guidant put the company on the defensive as defects in its heart devices came under scrutiny...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
New Homes Sold Slower in January; Prices Rose
Sales of new homes fell to their lowest level in a year last month and the inventory of unsold homes on the market increased, the government reported...
New York Times - February 28, 2006
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