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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Spears makes unexpected appearance in court
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Shuttle gives space station a mile-high boost
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Rwanda protocol chief says shell prove innocence
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Lame-duck US, Israeli leaders to meet a final time
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Suspected US missile strike kills 5 in Pakistan
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Nepals Buddha boy returns to jungle to meditate
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Kanye Wests new album to debut on MySpace Music
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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Hollywood actors guild to seek strike
Southern Ledger - November 22, 2008
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US News Archive for June 2007:
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Paris Hilton Is Ordered Back to Jail
The judge reversed a decision by the Los Angeles County sheriff to release her and keep her under house arrest...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Pace to Retire as Joint Chiefs Chairman
The move reflects a feeling among top civilian officials that the American military needs a new direction...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Immigration Bill Sponsors Vow to Press On
The authors of a comprehensive bill said they would try to resuscitate the measure, which stalled Thursday...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
US military to get new boss
Adm Mike Mullen is nominated as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the country's top military post...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Fujimori again under house arrest
Chile's Supreme Court places ex-Peru leader Alberto Fujimori under house arrest ahead of an extradition ruling...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Man allegedly drowned tot for insurance
The firefighters who tried to save Ashley McLellan, unconscious after being pulled from a pool on a cold winter night in 2003, noticed something strange about her stepfather. He was calm. Now he's accused of killing the tot to collect a $200,000 insurance policy...
CNN - June 8, 2007
Rift seen in Iraq insurgency
U.S. forces have begun arming nationalist guerrillas and former Saddam Hussein loyalists -- and coordinating tactics -- in a marriage of convenience against al Qaeda radicals in one of Iraq's most violent provinces, senior U.S. commanders tell CNN...
CNN - June 8, 2007
Pace replaced as Joint Chiefs chairman
Gen. Peter Pace is expected to leave his job as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when his term ends in September, Pentagon sources told CNN Friday...
CNN - June 8, 2007
U.S. Border Passport Rules Suspended
The government announced today that it is easing its rules for summer travel in the Western Hemisphere...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Congressman Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery
Representative William Jefferson was charged with soliciting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Hamas Leader Calls for End to Clashes
The Palestinian prime minister, Ismail Haniya of Hamas, appeared to blame the rival Fatah faction for the fighting...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Reporter's Notebook: Reading the Body Language at the Summit
Those who came to the Group of 8 summit looking for President Bush to reprise the much publicized shoulder rub he gave Chancellor Angela Merkel were disappointed...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Immigrant Bill, Short 15 Votes, Stalls in Senate
The authors of a comprehensive immigration bill said today that they would try to resuscitate the measure...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
U.S. Trade Gap Lower Than Expected
The trade deficit narrowed in April, as American businesses exported more goods and services to meet rising demand from overseas...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Rivals try to make their mark
Sparks flew over Iraq as the Democratic rivals for the White House took to the stage for a second live televised debate...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
US minnows get their moment
The BBC's Justin Webb has sympathy for minor candidates in the presidential race trying to get their voices heard...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
US trade deficit narrows in April
The US trade deficit unexpectedly fell in April, helped by the weak dollar, official figures show...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Cricket: England v W Indies
Match referee Alan Hurst dismisses a West Indies query about England pace bowlers practising on the square between innings...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
G8 leaders in '$60bn Aids deal'
G8 leaders in Germany reiterate 2005 vows to Africa, agreeing to spend $60bn fighting Aids, malaria and TB...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Nato wary on joint missile shield
Nato reacts cautiously to a Russian proposal to form a joint missile defence system with the US...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
US lawmaker denies taking bribes
US lawmaker William Jefferson, accused of hiding $90,000 in his freezer, pleads not guilty to soliciting bribes...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Violin bow wood exempted from ban
Violinists will not need permits for their Brazilwood bows after a compromise at a meeting on endangered species...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Immigrant Bill, Short 15 Votes, Stalls in Senate
The failure to end debate on the bill leaves the future of one of the administration?s chief domestic priorities in serious doubt...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
One City?s Home Sellers Do Better on Their Own
Home sellers in Madison, Wis., did not get higher prices for their homes using real estate agents, a study concluded...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Rival paper studies Dow Jones bid
The firm that owns the Philadelphia Inquirer says it is interested in mounting a rival bid for the Dow Jones group...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Spurs ahead in NBA finals
San Antonio stifle the threat of LeBron James as they beat Cleveland 85-76 in the NBA finals opener...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Stomach bug hits Bush at G8 talks
George W Bush fails to attend morning sessions at G8 talks because of a stomach upset, aides say...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Democrats May Subpoena N.S.A. Documents
The move would mark the most aggressive action yet by Congress in its oversight of the wiretapping program and could set the stage for a constitutional showdown over the separation of powers...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
States Found to Vary Widely on Education
A new report for the first time measures the extent of the differences in academic standards from state to state...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
House Votes to Expand Stem Cell Research
Democratic leaders conceded they were short of the votes needed to override a veto threatened by President Bush...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
City Traffic Pricing Wins U.S. and Spitzer?s Favor
If the measure is approved, New York will become the first city in the United States to impose congestion pricing...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Bribery Investigation Looks at Senator Stevens
Questions have arisen about Senator Ted Stevens?s ties to a former Alaska oil industry executive as part of a wide-ranging public corruption inquiry...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Spurs 85, Cavs 76: Spurs Show That James Has Much to Learn
The education of LeBron James, rising N.B.A. star, took on a decidedly rougher look Thursday night, right around the time that he encountered the San Antonio Spurs...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
For ?Don?t Ask, Don?t Tell,? Split on Party Lines
The dispute underscores the continuing power of social issues ? like gay rights and abortion ? in each party?s nominating contest...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Immigrant Bill, Lacking 15 Votes, Stalls in Senate
The failure to end the debate leaves the future of one of the administration?s chief domestic priorities in serious doubt...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: Mexico: Cemex Gains Control of Rinker
Cemex, the Mexican cement maker, gained a controlling stake in the Rinker Group of Australia, completing its largest acquisition and increasing its share of the United States market with the $14.2 billion deal. In a filing to the Australian stock exchange, Cemex said it had received acceptances from investors holding 50.34 percent of Rinker. The offer for all of Rinker?s shares expires June 22. Cemex, based in Monterrey, Mexico, had to sweeten its six-month-old unsolicited offer by 22 percent in April to win management approval. Rinker, which is based in Sydney, receives about 80 percent of sales from the United States, where Cemex is already the largest cement company...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: The Netherlands: Grocer?s Profit Declines
Royal Ahold, the Dutch owner of grocery chains including Stop & Shop in the United States, said first-quarter earnings and sales were down slightly as a result of worse margins and a weaker dollar. Net profit was 237 million euros ($320 million), down from 239 million euros a year earlier. Sales slipped to 13.2 billion euros ($17.8 billion), from 13.3 billion euros...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: Switzerland: Swissair Executives Cleared
A three-judge court acquitted 19 executives and consultants accused of fraud in the collapse of Switzerland?s former national carrier, Swissair, and ordered the government to pay them compensation totaling more than $2.5 million. The defendants denied charges that included damaging creditors, mismanagement, making false statements and forging documents. Some have blamed the big Swiss banks and the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks for the airline?s downfall. Swissair was grounded Oct. 2, 2001, after months of financial problems. Prosecutors sought prison for Mario Corti, the last chief executive of the parent SAirGroup, which is now defunct, and a range of suspended sentences for 18 other airline executives, board members and consultants...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: China: Chairman of Danone Venture Resigns
The French dairy and beverage maker Groupe Danone said the chairman of its troubled joint venture, Wahaha, resigned. Danone said it had accepted the resignation of the chairman, Zong Qinghou, left, and appointed the venture?s French vice chairman, Emmanuel Faber, to succeed him. Danone recently filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles over suspected illegal sales in China by companies it said were run by Mr. Zong?s relatives. The company has not disclosed the amount of compensation it is seeking. Danone has accused Hangzhou Wahaha Food and Beverage Sales of illegally selling products identical to those sold by the joint venture in violation of agreements. Mr. Zong accused board members of Danone of ?insulting and framing? him and he accused Danone of resorting to personal attacks after an attempt by Danone to buy some of Wahaha?s assets failed...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: Britain: Cadbury Acquires Gum Maker in Turkey
Cadbury Schweppes said it had agreed to buy Intergum of Turkey for $450 million to gain almost half of the country?s chewing gum market. Intergum, which has a 46 percent market share in Turkey, will be acquired from the Amram family, Cadbury said. Cadbury, which is based in London, is in the process of selling or spinning off its North American soft drinks unit, which makes Dr Pepper and 7Up...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: Britain: Interest Rate Left Unchanged
The Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate steady at a six-year high of 5.5 percent after reports that price inflation is slowing in the services and housing sectors. The bank raised rates last month after three other rises since August apparently failed to cool inflationary pressures and a buoyant housing market. Even after the European Central Bank raised rates Wednesday by a quarter-point, to 4 percent, Britain?s rates remain the highest among the world?s seven wealthiest nations. Most economists expect a rise of a quarter of a percentage point next month in British rates. as the Bank of England tries to bring consumer price index inflation back to its 2 percent target from its current level of 2.8 percent...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: Canada and Four European Countries in Trade Deal
Canada and four European countries signed a free trade agreement, the first for Canada in six years. The agreement is with the European Free Trade Association, made up of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The deal is expected to aid Canadian businesses in building materials, forest products, auto parts and agriculture. The countries do about 11 billion Canadian dollars ($10.36 billion) in two-way trade with Canada...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
World Business Briefing: China: Head of Danone Venture Resigns
The French dairy and beverage maker Groupe Danone said the chairman of its troubled joint venture, Wahaha, resigned. Danone said it had accepted the resignation of the chairman, Zong Qinghou, left, and appointed the venture?s French vice chairman, Emmanuel Faber, to succeed him. Danone recently filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles over suspected illegal sales in China by companies it said were run by Mr. Zong?s relatives. The company has not disclosed the amount of compensation it is seeking. Danone has accused Hangzhou Wahaha Food and Beverage Sales of illegally selling products identical to those sold by the joint venture in violation of agreements. Mr. Zong accused board members of Danone of ?insulting and framing? him and he accused Danone of resorting to personal attacks after an attempt by Danone to buy some of Wahaha?s assets failed...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Initial Jobless Claims Decline Slightly
Fewer workers signed up for unemployment benefits last week, and inventories at wholesalers picked up in April...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Lifestyles of the Rich
A Wall Street Journal reporter tracks the lives of the absurdly wealthy...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
The Churn
People...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Spending in May a Relief to Some Retailers
Yet questions still linger about how strong consumer spending will be in the months ahead...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Web Site Editor at BusinessWeek
John A. Byrne, executive editor of BusinessWeek, was named Thursday to lead the magazine?s Web site...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
?Grey?s? Star Said to Be Off the Show
Isaiah Washington, a star of the hit ABC television series ?Grey?s Anatomy,? was embroiled in a furor after he twice used an anti-gay slur against a co-star...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Wachovia to Expand in Private Banking
The increase is intended to add wealthy customers as the nation grows more affluent...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Agency Sides With Ford in Parts Case
The Ford Motor Company won a ruling Thursday that barred the import of copycat grilles, headlamps and other parts for its top-selling F-150 truck...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Mexico?s Court Limits Reach of Big Media
In a a blow to the country?s two main broadcasters, the Mexican Supreme Court overwhelmingly voted Thursday to declare parts of a new media law unconstitutional...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Dow Jones Enhances the Severance Packages for Senior Managers
Dow Jones said it had amended its compensation plans so that 160 senior managers could take sizable severance payments with them if they were forced out after a sale...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
As Money Pours in, Hedge Funds Come to Look More Like the Markets
Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, has some tough questions on why hedge fund returns look so much like returns in the stock market...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Pennsylvania Tries to Sell Itself as Backup for Wall Street During a Disaster
So far, there hasn?t been serious interest from Wall Street firms to build emergency backup facilities in a corner of Pennsylvania that state officials call Wall Street West...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Some Small Law Firms Find Strength in Numbers
Small boutique law firms often lack the brand name of their larger counterparts. But some hope a new network will give them additional credibility...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Artificial Sweetener Rivals Renew a Heated Court Fight
A undisclosed settlement between the makers of Equal and Splenda over Splenda?s contested slogan of ?made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar? came apart Thursday...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Advertising: Do You Want to Be a Music Critic This Summer?
A leading cellphone maker is taking advantage of the increasing interest in mobile marketing by offering music fans ages 18 and up a chance to play critic...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Putting the We Back in Wii
Nintendo has changed its strategy in an effort to dominate the newest generation of video game consoles. And it has paid off...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Patent Ruling Strikes a Blow at Qualcomm
The U.S. International Trade Commission ordered a ban on Thursday of some imported cellphones with Qualcomm chips that infringe on a Broadcom patent...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Rise in China?s Pork Prices Signals End to Cheap Output
Rising prices is causing Chinese companies to raise prices for exports, particularly on one critical commodity: pork...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Stocks & Bonds: Yields on Treasuries Climb; Shares Tumble Again
Anxiety over the potential for higher inflation, driven by a strong global economy, is preoccupying investors...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
Home Sellers Do Better Without Agents, Study Says
Home sellers in Madison, Wis., did not get higher rates for their homes using real estate agents, a study claims...
New York Times - June 8, 2007
US agency bans Qualcomm's chips
A federal agency bans US imports of new mobile phones made with Qualcomm chips due to a patent row...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
Atlantis orbiter set for launch
Following lengthy repairs because of storm damage, the Atlantis orbiter is now ready to launch to the space station on Friday...
BBC News - June 8, 2007
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