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US News Archive for August 2006:
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Israel: Hospital was a terror HQ
Israel's military has released video it says proves a hospital it raided overnight in Lebanon was actually a Hezbollah headquarters. Hezbollah disputes the Israeli military account, saying civilians were arrested, and Lebanese Internal Security Forces say 16 people died...
CNN - August 2, 2006
East bathed in lots of sweat, some tears
Record-breaking heat and oppressive humidity made people across the eastern half of the country miserable and sent tourists in the nation's capital scrambling for relief in the cool marble halls of Capitol Hill...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Israel: Video proves hospital was Hezbollah HQ
Israel pushed deeper into Lebanon and Hezbollah responded by firing a rocket farther south than ever -- in a wave of launches that killed one Israeli and wounded seven...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Con Ed Urges Conservation as Heat Strains Power Grids
Consolidated Edison reported scattered power outages across the city and Westchester County, but no large scale blackout...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Eurotunnel Owner Wins 6-Month Debt Reprieve
The ruling granting bankruptcy protection caps nearly two decades of financial woes for the operator of the undersea rail link...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Rambus rattled by monopoly ruling
US chip technology designer Rambus could be facing huge fines as watchdogs rule it created an unlawful monopoly...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
US troops 'smiled before killing'
US soldiers smiled before killing Iraqi detainees and threatened to kill a witness if he talked, a US court hears in Iraq...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Israel under heavy rocket fire
As Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon, Hezbollah responds by sending a rocket farther south than ever -- in a wave of launches that killed one Israeli and wounded more than a dozen others. Israeli police counted 215 rockets slamming into northern Israel, the highest single-day tally of the three-week conflict...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Israel under rocket fire
Hezbollah pummels northern Israel with 190 rockets -- the highest single-day count of the conflict -- killing one civilian and wounding more than a dozen others, Israeli police say. One rocket landed in the West Bank, striking deeper than ever before...
CNN - August 2, 2006
East bathes in lots of sweat, some tears
Commuters in New York sweated on their way to work Wednesday as the temperature and humidity started climbing back up to heat wave levels after a night of little relief...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Marine sues Murtha for libel
A Marine staff sergeant linked to the killings of civilians in Haditha, Iraq, is suing anti-war Congressman John Murtha for libel, his attorneys announced Wednesday...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Experts Say Case Against Landis Is Tough to Beat
Antidoping officials working on Floyd Landis's case already have evidence that some experts say is convincing enough to show that he cheated to win the Tour de France...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Evolution Opponents Lose Kansas Board Majority
Election results appeared to set the stage for a return of science teaching that accepts the theory of evolution...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Time Warner’s Cable Revenue Grows
A second-quarter profit of $1 billion was announced along with a plan to give away AOL software and e-mail...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Ford to Decide Whether to Sell Troubled Brands
Underperforming divisions such as Jaguar could be sold, and alliances with other companies will be considered...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Ford tight-lipped on 'shake-up'
Ford is tight-lipped on reports it has hired an adviser to review its business, possibly heralding the sale of Jaguar...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Landis sample 'well above limit'
Floyd Landis' testosterone level was double the legal limit, according to his doctor...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Hurricane watch for Bahamas
The Bahamas authorities issue a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Chris gains strength over the Caribbean...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Emergency in NY as city swelters
A heat emergency is in place in New York City, as high temperatures continue to affect the eastern US...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
110 Hezbollah rockets hit Israel
Hezbollah launches 110 rockets into northern Israel, striking homes and wounding seven, Israeli ambulance services say. The barrage came as Israel stepped up its offensive, striking near the Syrian border...
CNN - August 2, 2006
Besieged: Hilltop Village in Lebanon Feels Stuck in the Middle
In Ain Ebel, a Christian village deep in southern Lebanon, residents are stuck in the middle of a war with which they do not identify...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Profit Rises for E.D.S, but Layoffs Planned
Profit Rises for E.D.S, but Layoffs Planned...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Ethanol Helps A.D.M. Results
Ethanol Helps A.D.M. Results...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Burger King Posts a Loss for the Fourth Quarter
Burger King Posts a Loss for the Fourth Quarter...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
3 Media Groups Alter Online Venture
3 Media Groups Alter Online Venture...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Tennis: Agassi falls at first hurdle
Tim Henman comes from a set down to win through into the third Legg Mason Classic in Washington...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Kodak shares sink as losses rise
Shares in struggling US camera company Eastman Kodak drop 14% after its losses widen...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Lung damage in 9/11 rescuers
Emergency crews exposed to dust after 9/11 had substantial reduction in lung function...
BBC News - August 2, 2006
Washington Traffic Jam? Senators-Only Elevator
Lawmakers’ traditional moving sanctums are filling up with unelected interlopers invited in by their colleagues...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
In Lieberman Fight, Some Faithful Feel Torn
If Senator Joseph I. Liberman loses in the Connecticut primary and decides to run as an independent in the general election, he may face some opposition from some Democratic factions...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Electrical Use Hits New Highs in Much of U.S.
Officials called for conservation and braced for even more strain on the power grid on Wednesday...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Publisher of Philadelphia Newspapers Resigns
Joe Natoli, who had led The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Daily News since January 2004, will take a position with the University of Miami...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Senators Vote to Open Drilling in the Central Gulf of Mexico
The vote sets up a confrontation with the House, which wants even more drilling in areas now off-limits...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Blogger Jailed After Defying Court Orders
A freelance journalist and blogger had been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury and turn over video he took at an anticapitalist protest in San Francisco...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Northwest Flight Attendants Threaten to Strike
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 1 (AP) — The fight between Northwest Airlines and its flight attendants is about to turn into a fight between their lawyers...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Former Trader Is Acquitted of Fraud Charge
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted Robert A. Scavone, of securities fraud Tuesday...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Insurer to Settle Charges
St. Paul Travelers Companies agreed to pay $77 million to settle accusations of bid-rigging and improper accounting practices in three states...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Deutsche Bank’s Profit Up 29 Percent in Quarter
The bank said that increased interest and commission income helped offset lower-than-expected revenue from its securities trading operations...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
U.S. Wins Access to Reporter Phone Records
A federal prosecutor is seeking to identify the confidential sources of two reporters for The New York Times...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Nike Founder’s Record Gift to Business School
Philip H. Knight has pledged $105 million to help build a new campus for the Stanford University Graduate School of Business...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Yukos Ordered to Liquidate After Bankruptcy Decision
A three-judge panel assigned Yukos assets to a court-appointed manager who has a year to auction them off to pay creditors...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Senate Critic Now Praises Boeing Chief
Senator John McCain praised “the integrity of the new management team” and W. James McNerney Jr.’s leadership...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Rising Interest Rates and Prices Curb Americans’ Spending
Americans showed some signs of holding back as higher food and energy prices weighed down buying power...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Kodak Posts a Wider Loss
Kodak’s shares dropped about 14 percent as the company finds its shift to digital products more difficult than expected...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Colorado Resort to Invest Heavily in Wind Power
Vail Resorts, which is buying credits to offset all the power needed for its resorts, stores and buildings, will become the nation’s second-largest corporate buyer of wind energy...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Inflation Jitters Depress Shares for 2nd Day
Market losses widened after manufacturers reported that prices paid for raw materials rose the most since October...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Court Upholds Case Dismissal in Ford Harassment Lawsuit
The decision to dismiss the suit was upheld on the grounds that the plaintiff and her lawyers discussed evidence with reporters that the court had deemed inadmissible...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Customer Loss to Internet Continues to Hurt Phone Carriers
Verizon and Qwest said Tuesday that strong sales of wireless and broadband services helped offset some of the losses to Internet calling services...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Kohlberg and Private Partner Seen as Close to Deal for Chip Maker
It was unclear on Tuesday when the roughly $10.2 billion deal could be finalized and announced...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Square Feet: Wi-Fi for the Building? Depends on the Landlord
Most landlords say they have not experienced strong enough demand to warrant their investing in a system to provide wireless Internet in their buildings...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Retail Chains Scramble to Enter Indian Market
The world’s largest retail chains, including Wal-Mart Stores, Carrefour and Tesco, are seeking the best way to enter India...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Despite Loss, Electronic Arts Predicts Upturn
Electronic Arts suggested that the industry’s cyclical downturn was showing signs of turning around...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Square Feet: Going Beyond the Simple Food Court
Over the last five years, restaurants have taken on a new prominence at a growing number of shopping centers...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Market Place: Goldman Sachs Seeks to Add the Cachet of a Swiss Banking Account
Goldman Sachs plans to more than double the amount of private client investment managers that it has outside the United States...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
G.M. Restates Loss and Sees Possible Delay in Deal for Finance Arm
The General Motors Corporation increased its second-quarter loss by $200 million on Tuesday, the third time the company has adjusted results after announcing them...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
I.B.M. to Expand Use of Chips From Advanced Micro Devices
The I.B.M. nod is the latest in a string of successes for A.M.D. and bolsters the company’s competition with Intel...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
David Leonhardt: Anxiety Rises as Paychecks Trail Inflation
What do Chicago’s new $10 minimum wage for big-box retailers and Colorado’s new immigration law say about the politics of the economy?...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
These Days, Wall Street Does It All
In a further illustration of the copycat economics of Wall Street, Lehman Brothers is now raising a private equity fund...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Advertising: Airlines Coax Travelers to Their Own Sites
Web sites of airlines are increasingly becoming their most important marketing forums, in some cases accounting for more than half of ticket sales...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Dr. Jonathan Spicehandler, 57, Who Led Research at Drug Maker, Dies
Dr. Jonathan R. Spicehandler was a specialist in infectious diseases who led research and development for the drug maker Schering-Plough...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Unions Say E.P.A. Bends to Political Pressure
Unions representing thousands of staff scientists say the agency is ignoring sound science in allowing a group of toxic chemicals to be used in agricultural pesticides...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
A New Page in the Script for Paulson
Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said Tuesday that he recognized the economy was not benefiting all Americans...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Toyota’s U.S. Sales Edge Past Ford’s
American buyers are again flocking to Japanese companies in the wake of high gasoline prices...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Wal-Mart’s Formula Doesn’t Fit Every Culture
Given Wal-Mart’s formidable record at home, the company’s recent setbacks have exposed a rare vulnerability overseas...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
Postal Service Finds a Friend in the Internet
Sites like Amazon.com and eBay are bolstering the number of packages shipped via the Postal Service...
New York Times - August 2, 2006
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