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Missing Oregon boy turns 8 on Thursday - CNN
September 9, 2010 CBS News | Missing Oregon boy turns 8 on Thursday CNN Kyron Horman has been missing since his elementary school in Portland, Oregon, let out for the summer. (CNN) -- Four months after a criminal investigation began into a Oregon boy's disappearance, officials continue to ask the public for leads and tips. ... Kyron Horman's family keeps up tradition of two birthday parties as the ... Kyron's eighth birthday party set for Sunday Kyron Horman Still Missing as School Resumes |
California preparing bid to host 2020 World Expo in Silicon Valley - San Jose Mercury News
September 9, 2010 Kansas City Star | California preparing bid to host 2020 World Expo in Silicon Valley San Jose Mercury News Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger held a news conference Wednesday morning at the Santa Clara offices of chipmaker Marvell Technology Group, a public pep rally for his six-day trade mission to Asia that begins today. ... High court won't order state to defend Prop. 8 The State Worker: Is Chiang hedging his bets on furloughs? California Supreme Court seems likely to uphold forced state furloughs |
If Rahm's out, who's next? - Washington Post
September 9, 2010 Reuters | If Rahm's out, who's next? Washington Post The expected departure of Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel to run for mayor of Chicago is likely to mark the beginning of a wider White House shake-up, officials said Wednesday, one aimed at helping the administration regain its footing in ... Aftershocks of an Emanuel Exit Speculation swirls as top Obama aide mulls mayoral run Colorful 'Rahmbo' Emanuel helps shape Obama's agenda |
DOWNED POWER LINES DTE Energy's response blasted - Detroit Free Press
September 9, 2010 Kansas City Star | DOWNED POWER LINES DTE Energy's response blasted Detroit Free Press Upward of 750 DTE Energy power lines fell across metro Detroit in Tuesday's windstorms, sparking raging fires and outrage in Detroit neighborhoods and killing a gordon setter dog in Royal Oak. ... Detroit gets rare assist from suburbs for fires Detroit gets rare assist from suburbs for fires Digest |
Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national security - CNN
September 9, 2010 Washington Post | Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national security CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The religious leader behind plans to build an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York's ground zero said Wednesday night that America's national security depends on how it handles the controversy. ... Imam Says Moving Center Could Spur Radicals Imam fears moving NYC mosque could inflame tension Moving NY mosque could fuel violence: imam |
Protesters heckle LAPD chief at meeting in Westlake - Los Angeles Times
September 9, 2010 msnbc.com | Protesters heckle LAPD chief at meeting in Westlake Los Angeles Times After two days of protests and violent skirmishes, Los Angeles police officials struggled again Wednesday evening to calm anger in the wake of the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man by an ... Report: officer involved in previous shootings LA police chief defends shooting, draws jeers Report: officer involved in previous shootings |
Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition case - Washington Post
September 9, 2010 New York Times | Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition case Washington Post A closely divided federal appeals court in San Francisco has dismissed a lawsuit seeking damages from a private company that worked with the CIA as part of its "extraordinary rendition" program. The court ruled Wednesday that the ... 9th Circuit throws out CIA torture lawsuit for national security reasons Court dismisses suit alleging 'torture flights' Court Dismisses a Case Asserting Torture by CIA |
Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool reception - Washington Post
September 9, 2010 ABC News | Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool reception Washington Post Facing a rising jobless rate and the possibility of a GOP blowout in the November midterm elections, President Obama sought Wednesday to convince voters that he is charting a new path to revive the American economy. ... Peters splits with White House to side with GOP on tax cuts for wealthy Economic problems need long-term answers, not quick fixes Obama takes aim at Republican policies |
Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition case - Washington Post
September 9, 2010New York Times | Suit dismissed against firm in CIA rendition case Washington Post A closely divided federal appeals court in San Francisco has dismissed a lawsuit seeking damages from a private company that worked with the CIA as part of its "extraordinary rendition" program. The court ruled Wednesday that the ... 9th Circuit throws out CIA torture lawsuit for national security reasons Court dismisses suit alleging 'torture flights' Court Dismisses a Case Asserting Torture by CIA |
Evangelical leaders try to reach out to pastor who plans to burn Koran - Washington Post
September 9, 2010 Reuters | Evangelical leaders try to reach out to pastor who plans to burn Koran Washington Post Geoff Tunnicliffe heads of one of the world's largest faith organizations - the World Evangelical Alliance - but on Wednesday morning, when he reached the Florida pastor planning to burn the Koran on Sept. ... Safety concern for Fla. gov. over 9/11 Quran burn Florida pastor not backing down on Koran-burning 9/11 Koran burning: Sarah Palin calls it 'unnecessary provocation' |
