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Saber-toothed cat fossils discovered in Venezuela
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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Study Seismic has little effect on Gulf whales
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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At top of Greenland, new worrisome cracks in ice
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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US, Iraq reach deal to pull US troops out by June
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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Bodies identified from plane crash in Spain
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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French deaths in Afghanistan show rising Taliban
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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Russians dig in but still promise Georgia pullout
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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Indian Kashmir protests called off for 3 days
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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Philippines Peace deal to be renegotiated
Southern Ledger - August 21, 2008
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US News Archive for December 2006:
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Radiation probe widens in spy case
British investigators turn their attention to two additional locations in central London as they continue their investigation into the death of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Aerial attack mounted against wildfire
With winds decreasing slightly, firefighters launched an aerial attack Monday against a ferocious wildfire that destroyed five homes and threatened hundreds more in the hilly outskirts of a Southern California bedroom community...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Shiite leader: Iraq should solve Iraq's problems
Under pressure to change tactics in Iraq, President Bush met at the White House with Abdul Aziz Hakim, head of the largest bloc in Iraq's parliament. The powerful Shiite leader told the president that he "vehemently" opposes any effort to solve Iraq's problems that bypasses the unity government in Baghdad...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Study Sees Tsunami Threat to 2 Indonesian Cities
Two Indonesian cities that escaped the devastating tsunamis of December 2004 are at risk of inundation over the next few decades, researchers say...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Another Year, Another Team (Seattle) for Guillén
José Guillén signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract and has a chance to earn another $2.75 million in incentives...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Supreme Court Case Focuses on Race and Schools
Seattle’s “open choice” program to promote racial balance in its high schools encountered skepticism in the Supreme Court today...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Rutgers Coach Drops Out of Running for Miami Job
Having built Rutgers into a winning program, Coach Greg Schiano announced that he had taken himself out of the running for the head-coaching vacancy at the University of Miami to remain with the Scarlet Knights...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
E. Coli Sickens More Than 35 in N.J. and L.I.
Officials are investigating Taco Bell restaurants as the possible source of the infections...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Bank of New York to Buy Mellon for $16.5 Billion
The deal will create the world’s largest securities-servicing firm...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
US scolds Russia over Georgia
A row breaks out between the US and Russia as Washington accuses Moscow of bullying its smaller neighbours...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Thirteen US troops killed in Iraq
Thirteen US troops are reported killed in Iraq on the weekend, as President Bush prepares to meet a Shia leader...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Wall Street Journal plans revamp
The Wall Street Journal unveils
plans to cut the size of the newspaper and revamp its website edition...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
US people smuggler found guilty
A US lorry driver is found guilty over a mass people smuggling attempt in which 19 illegal immigrants died...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Pinochet shows slight improvement
Chile's ex-leader Augusto Pinochet improves somewhat but remains seriously ill after a heart attack...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Controversial U.N. envoy quits
Unable to win Senate confirmation, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will step down when his recess appointment expires soon, the White House announces...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Flames threaten hundreds of homes near L.A.
Hundreds of homes were threatened early Monday by a brush fire driven by powerful Santa Ana winds that destroyed five homes while sweeping through Moorpark, a Southern California bedroom community...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Brownback takes first step toward White House bid
Republican Sen. Sam Brownback, a favorite of the religious right, said Monday he is taking the first step toward launching a bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination...
CNN - December 4, 2006
N.J. Taco Bell Stays Shut After E. coli Outbreak
A Taco Bell fast food restaurant in South Plainfield, N.J., remained closed today as health investigators sought the source of their illness...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
After a Rush, Pace of Levee Work Downshifts
Work to strengthen flood protection in New Orleans beyond its pre-Katrina level has slowed, residents say...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
End of Drug Trial Is a Big Loss for Pfizer
A drug, intended to treat heart disease, actually caused an increase in deaths and heart problems...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Iraqi Shia leader to meet Bush
President Bush is due to meet a senior Iraqi Shia leader, days before a crucial report on Iraq policy is published...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Huge blaze threatens LA outskirts
More than 1,000 firefighters are brought in to tackle a large blaze threatening hundreds of homes near Los Angeles...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Driver guilty of smuggling deaths
A US lorry driver is found guilty over a mass people smuggling attempt in which 19 immigrants died...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Pinochet still serious but stable
Doctors treating Chile's ex-military leader Augusto Pinochet say he remains serious but stable after a heart attack...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Friend: I know who poisoned spy
A U.S.-based friend of a poisoned Russian ex-spy says he has given police the name of a suspect he believes orchestrated the killing of Alexander Litvinenko...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Chavez: New 'defeat for the devil'
Anti-American socialist Hugo Chavez says his claimed victory in the Venezuelan presidential election was "another defeat for the devil" after the bulk of returns shows him leading challenger Manuel Rosales by a wide margin...
CNN - December 4, 2006
U.S. Marine Guilty in Philippine Rape Case
The conviction ended an emotional year-long case that tested Philippine-American relations and revived calls for the abrogation of a controversial defense agreement...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Macklowe Bid for Reckson Is Withdrawn
Harry Macklowe has withdrawn from a battle that had threatened to derail the planned merger of SL Green Realty and the Reckson Associates Realty Corporation...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
At Bosses’ Invitation, Chaplains Come Into Workplace and Onto Payroll
From car parts makers to fast food chains, corporations across the country are using chaplains to serve religiously diverse workplaces...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Democrats mull climate change
Nick Miles looks at the options facing US Democrats now that they control both houses of Congress...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Pfizer shares hit by drug failure
Shares in US drugmaker Pfizer plunge after it halts development of its most important experimental drug...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Brazilians keep volleyball crown
Brazil's men retain their world volleyball title with a comfortable victory in Tokyo...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Bironas kick keeps Colts waiting
Rob Bironas's last-gasp 60-yard field goal gives Tennessee a 20-17 win over AFC South title-chasing Indianapolis...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Bolivia completes energy control
Bolivia completes its gas nationalisation plans, giving the government control over foreigner's operations...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Nine US servicemen killed in Iraq
Nine US troops died in Iraq over the weekend, as President Bush prepares to meet a key Shia leader...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Mexican president takes pay cut
Mexico's new president announces a pay cut for himself and high-ranking government officials as part of an austerity drive...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
US marine given 40 years for rape
A US marine is sentenced to 40 years in prison for raping a woman in the Philippines, while three men are cleared...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Chavez wins Venezuela re-election
President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela declares a "defeat for the devil" as he wins a fresh term in office...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Hadley: Bush knows changes needed in Iraq
White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley said Sunday that President Bush realizes "we need to make some changes" in the Iraq war policy. Hadley was reacting to questions about a Donald Rumsfeld memo that offered a variety of options for the future of the nearly 4-year-old war...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Officials: Chavez wins election
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, an outspoken opponent of the United States who has used Venezuela's oil wealth to give handouts to the poor, has won re-election to another six-year term by a wide margin, official results showed. With 78 percent of voting stations reporting, Chavez had 61 percent to 38 percent for challenger Manuel Rosales...
CNN - December 4, 2006
Bucking Tide of School Reform, a Leader Gets Results
The success of one New York City superintendent is challenging the notion that changing governance structure is the key to turning around schools...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Political Memo: Early ‘Maybe’ From Obama Jolts ’08 Field
Senator Barack Obama’s move has created complications for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and other Democrats...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
After a Rush to Make Repairs, Pace of Levee Work Downshifts
Work to strengthen flood protection in New Orleans beyond its pre-Hurricane Katrina level has slowed, residents say...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Hush, Mama, Don’t You Cry, a New Yellow Wiggle Will Sing
Mothers of preschool-age children are pouring their hearts out following the departure of a member of the Wiggles, an Australian band known for their color-coded jerseys and catchy tunes...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Video Is a Window Into a Terror Suspect’s Isolation
A tape provides the first concrete glimpse inside the incarceration of Jose Padilla, whose detention became a test case in the fight against terrorism...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Stock Offerings This Week
The following equity and convertible debt offerings are expected this week:...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Looking Ahead
FOLLOW THE RISING EURO The European Central Bank will announce a decision on interest rates Thursday. The bank is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate by a quarter of a point, to 3.5 percent, with perhaps more increases to follow next year. The policy would represent an effort to head off inflation in the 12 nations that use the euro as their currency, many of which have been making economic progress. The dollar has recently fallen to its lowest level against the euro in more than a year and a half, and, if the descent accelerated, the Federal Reserve eventually might be prompted to respond with a rate rise, currency-market watchers say. Separately, Japan will announce its third-quarter gross domestic product figures Thursday...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Scrutiny of Other Heart Drugs Could Grow After Failed Trial
Because of Pfizer’s failed trial, drugs similar to torcetrapib from other companies could face greater scrutiny — and delays — in getting to market...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Schedule of Treasury Bill Auctions Announced for This Week
The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week includes today’s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills tomorrow...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
The Simpson Book Was a Mystery Order, Dealers Say
“Blind” sales of books, where a book like O.J. Simpon’s latest is sold to bookstores without naming the title, author or subject, are increasingly common...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Video Gaming to Get a Slot on Network TV
An hourlong special about the World Series of Video Games will appear as part of the CBS Sports Spectacular on Dec. 30...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Drilling Down: Red Web Sites Versus Blue Web Sites
Sites popular with Republicans tend to be explicitly directed at conservatives, while Democratic sites contain relatively nonpolitical fare intended for a mostly black audience...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Addenda
Marc to Buy 2 Agencies...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
A Chocolaty Treat Fit for a King
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, the Hershey Company plans to introduce a limited edition, peanut-butter-and-banana-creme Reese’s cup...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
In Tough Times, a Redesigned Journal
Starting Jan. 2, The Wall Street Journal will shrink in width by 3 inches, to an industry standard of 12 inches, reducing the space devoted to news by 10 percent...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Venezuelan Link to Nonprofit’s Ads Draws Some Conservative Criticism
The non-profit, the Citizens Energy Corporation, supplies low-income U.S. households with oil provided by Citgo, the state-owned Venezuelan oil company...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Link by Link: Separating Hyperbole From Horror in Iraq
A disputed article about Sunni worshippers being burned alive in Iraq has ignited the blogosphere and caused the Iraqi government to threaten journalists with “legal action.”...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Have Camera Phone? Yahoo and Reuters Want You to Work for Their News Service
Yahoo and Reuters are introducing a new effort to showcase photographs and video of news events submitted by the public...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
U.N. Agency Wants to Nourish the Internet, Not Govern It
The U.N.’s International Telecommunication Union, a global arbiter of telecommunications technologies, is debating what role it should play in the Internet age...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Forbes in Russia Becomes the Story Again
A billionaire’s attempt to block an article in the Russian language edition of Forbes magazine has raised questions about intimidation of the press in Russia...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
E-Commerce Report: As Ad Costs Rise, a Move to Challenge Pay-Per-Click
On some new shopping search sites, advertisers pay only when someone actually buys something, or when users view an ad...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Producer of ‘Daily Show’ and ‘Colbert’ Cites Other Projects as He Steps Aside
Ben Karlin, the departing executive producer of both "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report," is putting television on the back burner to complete a book...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
The Media Equation: A ‘Civil War’ Puts Words on Trial
The willingness to use the term now to describe the conflict in Iraq is less a brave declaration than a wet, sensitive finger in the wind...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Wal-Mart Says Thank You to Workers
Faced with public demonstrations of discontent by its employees, Wal-Mart has developed a new program intended to show that it appreciates them...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
The Retooling of a Search Engine
On Monday, Ask.com is introducing AskCity, a service that integrates maps with information about local businesses, restaurants, listings and reviews...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
With Brash Hosts, Headline News Finds More Viewers in Prime Time
A brash, personality-driven talk-TV format along the lines of Fox News’s evening line-up is improving the prime time performance of CNN’s Headline News...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Advertising: The Future of Web Ads Is in Britain
Online advertising is growing at a roughly 40 percent annual rate in Britain, and is expected to account for as much as 14 percent of overall ad spending this year...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
End of Drug Trial Is a Big Loss for Pfizer and Heart Patients
The abrupt decision to discontinue the drug was a shocking disappointment for Pfizer and for people who suffer from heart disease...
New York Times - December 4, 2006
Challenges for new Mexico leader
As Mexico prepares for the presidential inauguration of Felipe Calderon, the BBC's Duncan Kennedy reports on the challenges the conservative politician faces...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
Youths want no migration controls
Four out of five youngsters think people should be able to live anywhere they choose, a BBC global survey suggests...
BBC News - December 4, 2006
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