ABC News
Hurricane Bill weakens slightlyCNNMIAMI, Florida (CNN) — Hurricane Bill weakened slightly to a Category 3 storm early Thursday as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters warning that it could regain strength. Forecasters predict Hurricane Bill will turn toward New England …Hurricane Bill weakens to Category 3, churns wavesThe Associated PressHurricane Bill may [...]
guardian.co.uk
British Media Expect Lockerbie Bomber Will be ReleasedVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Scotland's Justice Minister will announce on Thursday whether the convicted Lockerbie bomber will be released from prison. Media reports in Britain say Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill will likely send former Libyan intelligence …Scotland to rule on Lockerbie bomberReutersLibya prepares to fly Lockerbie [...]
guardian.co.uk
Afghanistan extends voting by 1 hourThe Associated PressKABUL — Authorities are keeping the polls open an hour longer than planned to allow more Afghan to vote. The country's Independent Election Commission spokesman, Noor Mohammad Noor, says polls across the country will be kept open until 5 pm Thursday …Afghans vote for president amid low turnoutAFPAfghans [...]
Washington Post
Obama to preach his healthcare message to religious leadersLos Angeles TimesThe president will address more than 1000 leaders of different faiths in two conference calls, hoping they will pass on his ideas about the overhaul to their parishioners. By Duke Helfand President Obama has barnstormed the country to sell his …Republican Grassley Cites Town [...]
Telegraph.co.uk
Baghdad Bomb Kills 2 After Deadliest Day Since US Troops Left CitiesVoice of AmericaBy VOA News Iraqi police say a bombing in Baghdad has killed two people and wounded at least 10, one day after bombs and mortar attacks killed 95 people and wounded more than 500 others in the Iraqi capital. Officials say the [...]
Globe and Mail
Obama's day: Pushing health care againUSA TodayGood morning from The Oval. On this day in 1866, more than a year after the actual fighting stopped, President Andrew Johnson formally declared an end to the Civil War. Today, President Barack Obama continues the battle of health care, in two forums. …Obama to go on [...]
Times Online
Arctic Sea crew return to RussiaBBC NewsThe crew and suspected hijackers of the Arctic Sea - the cargo ship found by Russia's navy off West Africa on Monday - have arrived in Moscow. Members of the 15-strong Russian crew and eight suspected hijackers landed at a military airfield near Moscow …Arctic Sea crew, suspected [...]
Globe and Mail
Reality Star Jenkins Escapes to CanadaTMZ.comSheriff's deputies in Washington state now tell TMZ that they believe Ryan Alexander Jenkins has ecaped to Canada by foot. Jenkins is Canadian, and cops in California wanted to talk to him about the death of his wife, model Jasmine Fiore. …VH1 Can't Run Fast Enough From Reality [...]
Daily Mail
CIA hired Blackwater for assassin program: reportsAFPWASHINGTON — The CIA hired the Blackwater security firm in 2004 to help find and kill Al Qaeda leaders, US media said Thursday, citing intelligence officials. The program, on which the Central Intelligence Agency spent several million dollars, …CIA Sought Blackwater's Help in Plan to Kill JihadistsNew York [...]
Boston Globe
Ted Kennedy's last standKansas City StarSen. Edward M. Kennedy wants the Massachusetts legislature to change state law so that the Democratic governor could appoint an interim US Senator immediately if the post becomes vacant. …Ailing Kennedy Asks for Speedy Replacement ProcessWashington PostKennedy asks for quickened replacement processNECNKennedy Asks For Quick SuccessionNBC Connecticutguardian.co.uk -WBZ News Radio [...]