Feeds
81573 items (55858 unread) in 107 feeds
- Dictionary.com Word of the Day (66 unread)
- Yahoo! News: Most Viewed (1505 unread)
General (100 unread)
NYT > Home Page
-
Palestinian Rams Earthmover Into Cars, Killing 3
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:50am EDT by By ISABEL KERSHNER and ALAN COWELL
A Palestinian driver in Jerusalem rammed several cars and two buses before a police officer shot him dead.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Paulson: Banking regulations need overhaul (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:49am EDT
AP - The United States must build a tougher regulatory system that can allow financial institutions to fail without causing wider economic turbulence, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Wednesday in London.
NYT > Home Page
-
Well: The Poetry of Cancer
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT by By TARA PARKER-POPE
Patients and families often express their hopes and fears about cancer through poetry.
-
The Lede: A Post-9/11 Low for Terror Concerns
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT by By MIKE NIZZA
A CNN prompts a question: Is it the end of 9/11 as a defining issue?.
-
City Room: Ask About Dangerous Dogs
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT by By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Taking Questions: Adam Goldfarb, an issues specialist at the Humane Society of the United States, answers questions about dangerous dogs.
-
The Climb: Mackey 1, Tourmalet 0
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT by By ROBERT MacKEY
After climbing Tourmalet, earlier today, during reconnaissance for this Sunday's Étape. 5 Days to L'Étape. Today's training: a look at the course for the Étape. After arriving in Pau, where the course starts, late on Monday, I drove part of the course and rode up to the Col du Tourmalet under my own power. Despite accidentally [...].
-
ArtsBeat: New Joisy Accents on London Stage
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT by By BEN BRANTLEY
London Theater Journal: Ben Brantley takes in a surprisingly well-acted British version of "Jersey Boys," with perfect New Joisy accents, and a comedy about D.H. Lawrence at the Cornish seashore.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Hain donations file handed to CPS
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:47am EDT
Evidence relating to Peter Hain's deputy Labour leadership campaign last year is handed to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Palestinian goes on rampage in Jerusalem; 3 killed (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:47am EDT
AP - A Palestinian man plowed an enormous construction vehicle into cars, buses and pedestrians on a busy street Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding at least 45 before he was shot dead by security officers.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Taylor Wimpey woes hammer shares
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:46am EDT
Shares in housebuilder Taylor Wimpey more than halve in value after it fails to secure extra funding and cuts jobs. -
Fake cash accused pair 'innocent'
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:45am EDT
A British couple accused of handling fake currency in Turkey speak for the first time of their "nightmare" at being separated from their children. -
New appeal to find Ben's killers
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:43am EDT
The sister of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella, stabbed to death over the weekend, makes a fresh appeal for witnesses.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Palestinians storm Egyptian border, demand to pass (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:41am EDT
AP - Hundreds of Palestinians stormed the Gaza Strip's border crossing with Egypt Wednesday, throwing rocks at Egyptian troops and demanding to cross, witnesses said.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
M&S shares dive on gloomy outlook
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:38am EDT
Marks and Spencer shares fall more than 24% as it warns of weak sales and "stormy times ahead".
Yahoo! News: World News
-
AP interview: Iranian FM dismisses attack threat (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:35am EDT
AP - Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of an attack against his country, asserting Wednesday that the United States can't afford to open a second front in the Middle East and that Israel has too much political turmoil.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Live - Federer v Ancic
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:32am EDT
Five-time champion Roger Federer takes on unseeded Mario Ancic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a rain delay.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
US resolution calls for sanctions against Mugabe (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:31am EDT
AP - A U.S. draft resolution calls for sanctions against Zimbabwe's president and demands that his government immediately begin talks with the opposition.
NYT > Home Page
-
After Pit Bulls Attack, Owner Charged
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:30am EDT by By KAREEM FAHIM and AL BAKER
The victim of an attack by two pit bulls is in critical condition, and the owner faces charges.
-
Fugitive Hedge Fund Manager Surrenders
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:29am EDT by By ABHA BHATTARAI
The surrender of Samuel Israel III to law enforcement officials on Wednesday ended a manhunt that began shortly after he faked his suicide on the day that he was to report to prison.
-
5 Killed in Riots After Mongolia Vote
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:26am EDT by By JIM YARDLEY
Mongolian President Nambariin Enkhbayar declared a state of emergency after election results prompted riots.
-
Deepening Cycle of Job Loss Seen Lasting Into ’09
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:25am EDT by By PETER S. GOODMAN
Experts say the troubles dogging the economy will be stubborn, leaving in place tight credit and scant job opportunities perhaps well into next year.
-
China Inspired Interrogations at Guantánamo
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:20am EDT by By SCOTT SHANE
An interrogation class at Guantánamo Bay was based on a 1957 study of Chinese Communist techniques used to obtain confessions, often false, from U.S. prisoners.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
11 rebels, 1 soldier killed in clashes in Kashmir (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:20am EDT
AP - Eleven suspected Islamic militants and one Indian soldier died in gunbattles in India's portion of Kashmir this week, an army spokesman said Wednesday. -
Anti-Chavez Venezuelan general is released (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:11am EDT
AP - An army general protesting the "socialism or death" motto of President Hugo Chavez has been released from military detention, but still could be charged with a crime, his attorney said Wednesday.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Oval Test result 'to be changed'
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:07am EDT
The result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan is to be changed to a draw, the BBC understands.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Hezbollah confirms prisoner exchange with Israel (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:03am EDT
AP - Hezbollah's leader says his group will hand over two captured Israeli soldiers in exchange for five Lebanese prisoners in Israel.
NYT > Home Page
-
France’s Terrorism Strategy Faulted
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:00am EDT by By ELAINE SCIOLINO
France’s sweeping arrests, aggressive interrogations and prosecutions to combat terrorism prevents suspects from receiving a fair trial, a human rights report said.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Dozens of Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Morocco: agency (AFP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:57am EDT
AFP - Thirty-five alleged recruiters for Al-Qaeda operations in Algeria and Iraq were arrested by police in Morocco, where they are also accused of planning attacks, the Moroccan news agency said Wednesday.
NYT > Home Page
-
Magazine Preview: Late-Period Limbaugh
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:57am EDT by By ZEV CHAFETS
Bush is wildly unpopular. McCain is nobody’s idea of a movement guy. Conservatism is cracking up. What’s the king of talk radio to do?
-
Con Ed Agrees to Tentative Contract
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:55am EDT by By KEN BELSON
The agreement on a four-year contract ends a tense fight over wages, health care benefits and pensions.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Deadly Jerusalem bulldozer attack
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:53am EDT
A Palestinian in a bulldozer targets Jerusalem traffic, killing three people before being shot dead by police.
NYT > Home Page
-
Bits: iRiver and the Portable Media Player Market
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:43am EDT by By SAUL HANSELL
IRiver, a maker of mobile media players, is trying to make a comeback with some innovative new devices, but it's unclear whether the company can gain traction against big players like Apple, Microsoft, Nokia and Google.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Row over 42-day 'reward' letter
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:40am EDT
David Cameron presses the PM about a letter suggesting an MP may be "appropriately rewarded" for supporting 42-day detention. -
EU trade chief lambasts Sarkozy
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:40am EDT
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson accuses French President Nicolas Sarkozy of undermining him. -
Cardiff chairman's £500,000 bonus
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:32am EDT
Cardiff City FC chairman Peter Ridsdale says a £500,000 bonus from the club was a "fair reward" for his work. -
William's ship seizes drugs haul
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:30am EDT
The warship HMS Iron Duke, on which Prince William is serving, seizes cocaine valued at £40m in the West Indies. -
Murder victim disturbed a prowler
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:27am EDT
Police believe a 68-year-old guesthose owner murdered in Bangor was attacked after he disturbed a prowler. -
Hauliers protest over fuel prices
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:17am EDT
Hundreds of lorry drivers gather in London for another demonstration and rally against the growing cost of fuel. -
The full story: PM's questions
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:01am EDT
The key points, the experts' verdicts and the full footage of Gordon Brown's weekly House of Commons grilling.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction (AP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:46am EDT
AP - With Middle East tensions building, Iran's oil minister warned Wednesday that an attack on his country would provoke an unimaginably fierce response.
Los Angeles Times - Top News
-
Driver rams vehicle into Jerusalem bus, killing 3
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:24am EDT
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Murray v Nadal
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:22am EDT
Hopeful Wimbledon fans predict the outcome -
Mugabe rival rejects unity call
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:56am EDT
Zimbabwe's opposition leader rejects forming a unity government if he is not recognised as presidential winner. -
Domestics abuse
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:26am EDT
The migrant workers exploited in UK households
NYT > Home Page
-
In Court Ruling on Executions, a Factual Flaw
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:05am EDT by By LINDA GREENHOUSE
A blog pointed out that a part of the Supreme Court’s analysis leading it to rule against capital punishment for child rape was based on incorrect information.
-
The Lede: Zimbabwe's Long Road to Happiness
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:03am EDT by By MIKE NIZZA
The results of a U.S. government-funded study were hardly surprising.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Palestinians storm Rafah crossing
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:50am EDT
Egyptian security forces prevent thousands of Gazans from forcing their way over the border at Rafah. -
India truckers strike over fuel
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:38am EDT
Nearly four million trucks go off India's roads after their owners begin an indefinite strike to protest against rising fuel bills. -
Top Gear rapped for alcohol use
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:25am EDT
Top Gear is criticised by the BBC Trust for showing "highly irresponsible" footage of its hosts drinking while driving. -
Three Welsh politicians 'raped'
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:06am EDT
Three members of the Welsh assembly disclose in a questionnaire sent by a colleague that they have been raped. -
Hands together
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:04am EDT
Sunday School's strangely dramatic effect on society -
McCain urges Colombia trade deal
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 6:52am EDT
White House hopeful John McCain urges approval of a US free trade deal with Colombia as he tours the country. -
Extreme kayaking
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:45am EDT
How they plunge down a 120ft waterfall and live -
Real-life drama of 999 TV presenter Buerk
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:18am EDT
The presenter of television show 999, which recreates real-life rescues, is at the centre of his own drama. -
Muslims in arms
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:10am EDT
How do Muslim troops fit into the UK military? -
Fatal clashes in Mongolia capital
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:38am EDT
Five people are killed in violent protests in the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator, amid allegations that Sunday's election was rigged.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Pope protest crackdown could backfire, Australian activists warn (AFP)
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:56am EDT
AFP - New laws to prevent people "annoying" Catholic pilgrims during Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming visit to Australia are likely to backfire and provoke both protesters and jesters, activists said Wednesday.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Glastonbury chart boost for Jay-Z
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:32am EDT
Rapper Jay-Z is set to make a return to the UK charts after his headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival. -
21st Century NHS
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:27am EDT
Hi-tech equipment is transforming care - but is expensive
Los Angeles Times - Top News
-
Young illegal immigrants lose their San Francisco sanctuary
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Interrogation, then revenge
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Florida executes man for 1991 rape, murder of child
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
U.S. spies on Iraqi army, sources say
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Times acquires tape excerpts showing King-Harbor staff ignoring dying patient
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Ground beef is pulled from shelves at Ralphs
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Robert Mugabe, opposition reject calls for Zimbabwe unity
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Suspect in 8 slayings is arrested
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
-
Sparks fly over rate plan by Southern California Edison
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:00am EDT
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Virgin rapped on broadband speeds
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
ASA upholds complaint about advertisements lodged by rival broadband provider BT.
NYT > Home Page
-
Sales Plunge as Automakers Are Hit Hard by High Gas Prices
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:49pm EDT by By NICK BUNKLEY
June was the worst month yet in a miserable year for automakers. Chrysler’s sales fell 36 percent and Ford, G.M. and Toyota were all down by double digits.
-
City Room: Calatrava’s Roof to Remain Closed
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:48pm EDT by By DAVID W. DUNLAP
The winglike rooftop of Santiago Calatrava’s World Trade Center Transportation Hub was to open and close. Now, with budget and timetable concerns, it will no longer be operable, though an opening will be retained.
-
Helmsley’s Fortune May Go to the Dogs
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:43pm EDT by By STEPHANIE STROM
Leona Helmsley left instructions that a trust valued at $5 billion to $8 billion be used for the welfare of dogs.
-
Group Challenges Atlanta Airport’s Ban on Guns
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:43pm EDT by By JOHN SULLIVAN
A decision to relax Georgia’s gun laws has led to a clash over whether people can legally carry concealed firearms in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
-
New York Ends Pay Suit Against Grasso
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:43pm EDT by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The state attorney general said he would not appeal the dismissal of the remaining claims against Richard A. Grasso, the former New York Stock Exchange chief.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Doubt over date for Brit invasion
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:34pm EDT
Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55BC could not have occurred on the date stated in many history books, astronomers claim.
Yahoo! News: World News
-
Hezbollah said to train Shiite militiamen in Iraq (AP)
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:19pm EDT
AP - Hezbollah instructors trained Shiite militiamen at remote camps in southern Iraq until three months ago when they slipped across the border to Iran presumably to continue instruction on Iranian soil, according to two Shiite lawmakers and a top army officer.
-
Political resolution still possible in Zimbabwe: US (AFP)
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:18pm EDT
AFP - It is not too late for President Robert Mugabe and his political rival Morgan Tsvangirai to reach a political resolution to the crisis in Zimbabwe, a US State Department spokesman said Tuesday.
BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition
-
Stockline public inquiry to begin
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:08pm EDT
A public inquiry into a factory explosion in Glasgow which killed nine people and injured 33 gets under way. -
Child food 'poor' at attractions
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
UK theme parks, museums and other holiday sites are serving up child meals loaded with sugar, salt and fat, a survey finds. -
NHS dentistry reforms 'failing'
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:03pm EDT
Changes designed to improve NHS dental services in England have not been successful, a Commons committee report argues. -
MPs gear up for excise duty fight
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:01pm EDT
Ministers face a fresh battle with MPs over plans to raise vehicle excise duty on the most polluting cars. -
Firms 'feel worst' for 16 years
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:00pm EDT
UK business confidence falls to its lowest level since 1992, according to research from BDO Stoy Hayward. in suggests. -
Confident Murray ready for Nadal
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 6:56pm EDT
Andy Murray will play the biggest match of his life when he faces Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.