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Iran Says Earthquake Injured 170 People
RadioFreeEurope
Iranian state radio says that an earthquake which hit northeastern Iran on July 30 injured some 170 people. The quake with a magnitude of 5.7 hit the city of Torbat-e Heydariyeh, about 700 kilometers ... 'Levi baby' shocker for Bristol
New York Post
Bristol Palin's on-again, off-again wedding to Levi Johnston may be off again after she was "heartbroken" by news that her baby daddy may have gotten another woman pregnant, it was reported yesterday.... Big boat in hit and run
New York Post
The hunt is on for a 47-foot boat that broad-sided a smaller vessel in the waters off Brooklyn last night -- and then fled the scene. Five people suffered minor neck and back injuries and were taken t... Here's the rub: Gore is cleared
New York Post
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared yesterday of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006, closing a case that could have tarnishe... Ethics charges for Rep. Waters
New York Post
WASHINGTON -- A House investigative panel has decided to charge Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second high-profile political trial thi... O: it's the end for rangel
New York Post
If Rep. Charles Rangel was looking for support from President Obama, he'd better not get his hopes up. Obama last night called the ethics charges against Rangel "very troubling" and sharply noted that... Hand was out to top lobbyists needing favors
New York Post
WASHINGTON -- The extent of potential conflicts of interest in Rep. Charles Rangel's relentless efforts to raise money for a center in his name is far greater than had previously been known, The Post ... Killer bear put down
New York Post
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Wildlife officials euthanized a grizzly bear yesterday after DNA tests confirmed that the sow and her cubs were responsible for a triple mauling that killed a Michigan man and injur... Pilot-hire safety bill airborne
New York Post
WASHINGTON -- Congress yesterday approved far-reaching aviation-safety legislation developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash outside Buffalo. The safety measures apply to all airlines a... Gov't: WikiLeaks won't talk to us
New York Post
WASHINGTON -- US officials are worried about what other secret US documents the whistle-blowing Web site WikiLeaks may possess and have tried to contact the group without success, the State Department... River of flame near LA homes
New York Post
Aircraft and about 500 firefighters attacked a river of flame northeast of Los Angeles yesterday, as residents of about 1,000 homes awaited their fate. "That fire burned right up to the homes, [but th... $2.7M for death on the rails
New York Post
A Queens jury yesterday slammed the MTA with a $2.7 million verdict in the case of a woman who died after being knocked off a crowded subway platform by another straphanger. It took the jury less than... Sting target was 3rd cop
New York Post
Two Brooklyn cops busted for allegedly trumping up charges against an undercover Internal Affairs investigator were not the intended targets of the sting, sources told The Post yesterday. The original... US growth misses estimates in Q2
New York Post
Growth in the US slowed to a 2.4 percent annual rate in the second quarter, less than forecast, reflecting a larger trade deficit and an easing in consumer spending. The increase in gross domestic pro... 2 killed in plane crash pulled from Lake Michigan
MSNBC
LUDINGTON, Mich. — State police divers on Friday recovered the remains of two of four missing passengers who were on a medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan last week. The bodies belo... Court denies expedited Ariz. immigration law appeal
CNN
(CNN) -- A federal appeals court has denied Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's request for an expedited hearing on the state's controversial immigration law. Instead, the case has been scheduled for a hearing ... Tables turned on top QC
BBC
Jonathan Sumption QC is considered by many to be the UK's top barrister, having represented the government in the Hutton Inquiry as well as arguing against them in court. UK Taliban Push Back 'Making Good Progress'
Sky News
Military chiefs said Operation Tor Shezada, which translates as "black prince" has started well as it entered its second day. The operation is being spearheaded by 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaste... Russia And California Battle Deadly Wildfires
Sky News
Mr Putin told the distressed crowd: "Before winter, each house will be restored. I promise - the village will be rebuilt." One sobbing woman thanked him for his "serious talk" and promise of £4,141 ... US braces for Chelsea Clinton's wedding
The Australian
Bill and Hillary Clinton leave a party in honor of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky, who are set to marry on Saturday in Rhinebeck, New York. Picture: AP Arizona immigration law appeal set for November
Reuters
PHOENIX Arizona (Reuters) - A U.S. court denied a request for an expedited hearing on Friday and instead set a November date for Arizona's appeal to a federal court ruling that blocked key parts of a ... Ariz. Gov. Considers Changing Immigration Law
CBS News
Ariz. Immigration Law into Effect Arizona's immigration law went into effect prompting demonstrations from those who oppose the controversial legislation. John Blackstone reports. Apple opens new store
Philadelphia Daily News
That was me, #1 in line at today's grand opening !! I've been waiting for this store for 10 years !! Center City will NEVER be the same! Proud and happy Apple user since my purchase of an Apple II Plu... Oil spill recovery entering new phase?
Washington Times
View results BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — BP's new boss says it's time for a "scaleback" in cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Federal officials say there is no way the crude could reach the East... House ethics panel to charge California Rep. Waters
New York Post
WASHINGTON — A House investigative panel has decided to charge Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second trial this fall. People familiar with ... Journeys: British Dorm Rooms Substitute for Hotels
International Herald Tribune
Never mind that the dining hall used in the Harry Potter films is down the street at Christ Church College. Victoria Hall — the longest hall in Oxford — is an excellent doppelgänger. ... Gov probe's lingering questions
New York Post
conclusion -- let alone that "no criminal charges should be brought" against anyone except perhaps the aide, David Johnson, who was accused of attacking his former girlfriend. After all, Kaye herself ... Hyped disaster's political spillover
New York Post
That was on May 28. A couple weeks later, Obama proclaimed from the Oval Office: "We cannot consign our children to this future. The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful rem... Why the Dems will lose Congress
New York Post
All that said, this Democratic spin sounds a lot like the Republican spin back in the 2006 cycle. If the numbers don't change too much from 2004, Republicans said then, we can hold on. If the numbers ... Mexican TV channel cancels show after kidnappings
New Zealand Herald
Mexico's biggest television network canceled a popular news show to protest the kidnapping of four reporters, abductions that media advocates called an escalation of a campaign by drug gangs to contro... Jewish group opposes Ground Zero mosque
New Zealand Herald
The leading Jewish civil rights group in the US has come out against the planned mosque and Islamic community centre near the World Trade Center's ground zero terror attack site, saying the location i... Our mother was the best, say daughters of baby killer
New Zealand Herald
The two surviving daughters of multiple-baby killer Dominique Cottrez have described her as a doting mother who selflessly devoted herself to her family. "We never lacked for a thing ... She was alwa...
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