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Daily Breaking News From the United States, USA :Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:55:05 -0400 International Burn a Quran Day condemned by US Christian and Muslim groupsA US-based religious group calling for everyone to burn a copy of the Quran in remembrance of 9/11 victims has been slammed by groups across the US. Clinton daughter weds in mystery-shrouded ceremony Chelsea Clinton was married Saturday, though details of the wedding were guarded like state secrets amid a horde of frustrated reporters in Rhinebeck, north of New York City, the family announced. Mexico renews diplomatic ties with Honduras The Mexican government has said that its ambassador to Tegucigalpa will return to Honduras next week, as it wants to renew diplomatic ties with the Central American nation. Obama not invited, but Indian American Chatwal makes it to Chelsea Clinton's wedding Indian American New York hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal, who refers to the Clintons as family, will be one among the lucky 450 guests attending the high profile marriage and reception of Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Seven in ten Americans think US' transition from capitalism to socialism bad move About 7 in 10 American voters (69 percent) think that a transition from capitalism to socialism in United States would be a bad thing, according to a Fox News/ Opinion Dynamics Corporation poll. Bopanna-Qureshi's classic fight back to reach Farmers Classic semi-final India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam Qureshi have defeated Arnaud Clement of France and Jonathan Erlich of Israel in a tough duel to reach the semi-finals of the Farmers Classic ATP Championship in Los Angeles. When Macca nearly missed out on playing a gig for Obama Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney was turned away by security guards at the White House when he arrived to play a gig for U.S. President Barack Obama last month. New theory to reveal why midcontinent faults generate earthquakes Researchers at Purdue University may finally unravel the mystery of why the New Madrid fault - lying in the middle of the North American continent and not along a tectonic plate boundary - produces large earthquakes like the ones that shook the eastern US in 1811 and 1812. Boffins develop faster, reliable new technique to detect secret graves American scientists have developed a new technique to uncover clandestine gravesites. The method allows for the detection of biochemical changes in a decomposing cadaver. Wearing undie-revealing low riding pants is no crime, rules US judge A judge in the US has thrown out a case brought against a man who was wearing low riding pants that exposed his underwear. Laurence Fishburne's 19-yr-old daughter seeks sex-tape route to stardom Actor Laurence Fishburne's 19-yr-old daughter is set to star in a porn film for Vivid Entertainment. Roadblock for Clinton wedding driving other bride and her mum nuts! A US woman, who is getting married in the same place as Chelsea Clinton, has said that the roadblock that has been put up for the former first daughter's wedding is wrecking her nuptials. Demi Moore ditches maple syrup diet to try new 21-day Clean Program Demi Moore has ended her 10-day maple syrup diet in 4 days only and has moved on to a 21-day Clean Program, developed by cardiologist Dr. Alejandro Junger. It's splitsville for Mark Sanchez, Jamie-Lynn Sigler Mark Sanchez and Jamie-Lynn Sigler have parted ways over the NFL star's multiple love interests. Florida church to burn 'Koran' on ninth anniversary of 9/11 attacks in protest A church in Florida has created a controversy by saying that it would burn copies of the Koran to mark the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States. 'Fit' Bill Clinton arrives in Rhinebeck for daughter's wedding US president Bill Clinton arrived in Rhinebeck on the eve of daughter Chelsea Clinton's wedding, casually dressed and looking fit. UK rowers seeks to break 114-year-old N. Atlantic crossing record A British-led rowing team is attempting to break a 114-year-old record for crossing the North Atlantic from New York to the Isles of Scilly. Creating power from pee may end the world of its energy woes! Portable urinals could one day create power from pee, for researchers at the Bristol Robotics Lab are testing urine as potential energy source. UNSC removes five 'unimportant' Taliban names from sanctions list The United Nations Security Council has removed the names of Taliban from its sanctions list, saying they are not as much of a threat. Three of them have already made peace with Kabul, and the other two are dead. Somali Jihadis launch online news channel to promote terrorist propaganda Somalia's Al Qaeda-backed militant group Al-Shabab has launched an on-line "news" channel called Al Kataib, and its first propaganda newscast, in English, uses graphic footage to warn African countries to stop sending troops to Somalia. Obama calls on Iran to free three detained American hikers US President Barack Obama has called on Iran to free three American hikers it detained one year ago. Obama's 'The View' appearance sets ratings record Despite all the criticism, President Barack Obama's appearance on daytime talk show 'The View' has set ratings record and has even become the most watched telecast in the ABC series' history. US urges WikiLeaks to not publish more secrets The U.S. has urged whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks, and its founder, Julian Assange, not to release any more secret classified documents. U.S. worried about WikiLeaks possessing more classified documents The U.S. has admitted that it is worried about whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks possessing more classified documents. Sarah Palin to release new book titled 'America by Heart' in November Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is set to release a new book - 'America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag' - in November. Plans for mosque near New York's 'Ground Zero' intensifying national debate Plans for building a Islamic center and mosque two blocks north of "Ground Zero" (the 9/11 attack site) in Lower Manhattan, has intensified the national debate on limits of religious freedom and the meaning of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Russian spy Chapman's sexy police mugshot - a rage on Internet Anna Chapman is a lucky spy - first a doll, then a video, and now even her mugshots are a rage on the Internet. Pakistan has made a 'strategic shift', claims US Playing down revelations of Pakistani spy agency ISI's links with Taliban militants, the United States has again suggested these are 'historical links' and Pakistan has now made a 'strategic shift' and attacking their safe havens inside its territory. Fears of second recession in US loom Fears of another recession in the United States loomed as the government reported slower growth in the second quarter and the International Monetary Fund said the country's financial system remains fragile. India, US reprocessing deal opens n-power market to US India and the United States have taken another crucial step in implementing their landmark civil nuclear deal with the signing of an agreement on the nuclear fuel reprocessing arrangements under the accord. Querrey outlasts Tipsarevic to reach Los Angeles final LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Defending champion and second seed Sam Querrey of the United States outlasted Serbian sixth seed Janko Tipsarevic 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Saturday to reach the ATP Los Angeles... American admits killing 5 in Panama, including ex-St. Louisan -- A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturday. The m... American League Game Capsules (Saturday, July 31st) Final Score: Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-5 and hit the go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, as the Cleveland Indians edge... Martha Stewart, cupcake queen of America, set to invade the UK Watch out Delia; move over Nigella. Martha Stewart, the erstwhile disgraced diva of US domesticity, has designs on your kitchens. The American cultural icon and former jailbird, who has spent nearly t... U.S. Stalls on Sept. 11 Trial For 5 at Gitmo SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- As the U.S. military prepares for the first war crimes trial under President Barack Obama, its most high-profile case against the planners of the Sept. 11 attacks is stuck in ... U.S. Soldier Reunites With Dog For the first time since a thwarted suicide-bomber attack in Afghanistan, an Army Guardsmen reunites with his best friend and the brave K-9s that saved his life. In February, Sgt. Christopher Duke an... Clinton daughter weds in mystery-shrouded ceremony - Summary wedding were guarded like state secrets amid a horde of frustrated reporters in Rhinebeck, north of New York City, the family announced.In a statement emailed to the media, US ex-president Bill Clinto... Hacker Builds $1,500 Cell-Phone Tapping Device LAS VEGAS -- A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said. The attack Chris Paget showed Saturd... Japanese User Claims Twitter's 20 Billionth Tweet TOKYO -- Twitter's 20 billionth message didn't make much sense, but it spoke volumes about the rapid global growth of the microblogging service. It came at 12:44 a.m. Sunday (1544 GMT, 11:44 a.m. EDT ... Jailed American admits 5 slays A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturday. Sounders trade Freddie Ljungberg to Chicago Fire The Freddie Ljungberg era with Sounders FC is officially over. Ljungberg, 33, was traded within Major League Soccer to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional selection in the 2011 or 2012 MLS S... Feds Warned Company In Mich. Spill About Pipeline DETROIT (AP) ― U.S. regulators earlier this year demanded improvements to the pipeline network that includes a segment that ruptured in southern Michigan, spilling hundreds of thousands of gall... Chelsea Clinton marries long-time boyfriend in NY Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter married her long-time boyfriend in the picturesque New York village of Rhinebeck today in what has been dubbed America's royal wedding. Chelsea Clinton - the only ... Rafael Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to New York The Spanish champions announced the agreement with Marquez, whose contract had been scheduled to run through June 2012. Hours later, the Red Bulls scheduled a Tuesday news conference to announce the s... Rafael Marquez leaves Barcelona, appears headed to New York The Spanish champions announced the agreement with Marquez, whose contract had been scheduled to run through June 2012. Hours later, the Red Bulls scheduled a Tuesday news conference to announce the s... All-American Reynolds headed to Italy . Interestingly enough, it appears the deal was orchestrated by former Duke guard Lee Melchionni, who also played professionally in Italy's LegADue and is now a player agent. Barring a change of co... The New York Stories of Elizabeth Hardwick, By Elizabeth Hardwick The earlier stories in this collection are wonderful. The power of them isn't evident in any one line but gathers slowly, often sneaking in under cover of irony. The characters – a mix of upper-... America revels in its own 'Royal wedding' Yesterday, as the wedding of Chelsea Clinton to her long-time boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky was due to be under way – those who had gathered on the streets of the usually quiet little town of Rhinebeck w... America revels in its own 'Royal wedding' Yesterday, as the wedding of Chelsea Clinton to her long-time boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky was due to be under way – those who had gathered on the streets of the usually quiet little town of Rhinebeck w... Under the Radar: 07/31/10 On this week's "Under The Radar," Chris Wragge and Lonnie Quinn share videos of a man who made it in to the Guinness Book of World Records for growing the longest ear hairs; and two 6-year-old hockey ... Countdown to Chelsea's Wedding Senior Editor for Health Magazine, Frances Largeman-Roth, has diet advice for brides on fitting into the wedding and losing those crucial pounds before the trip down the aisle. The Etiquette of a Perfect Wedding Senior Editor for Health Magazine, Frances Largeman-Roth, has diet advice for brides on fitting into the wedding and losing those crucial pounds before the trip down the aisle. Picking the Perfect Wedding Gift Senior Editor for Health Magazine, Frances Largeman-Roth, has diet advice for brides on fitting into the wedding and losing those crucial pounds before the trip down the aisle. Chelsea Through the Years Erica Hill takes a look at the transformation of Chelsea Clinton from gawky adolescent to glamorous young woman and then talks to Senior Reporter for The Daily Beast, Jacob Bernstein about America's f... FDIC Shuts Banks in Fla., Ga., Ore., Wash. (AP) Regulators on Friday shut banks in Florida, Georgia, Oregon and Washington, lifting to 108 the number of U.S. banks to fail this year as the industry has struggled to cope with mounting loan defa... Salazar Tours Rigs in Gulf, Keeps Drill Ban Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, right, looks at blowout preventer controls as he tours the Murphy Front Runner deep water oil drilling rig off the coast of Louisiana on Wednesday. Calif. Wildfire Two-Thirds Contained (AP) Latest Update 12:23 p.m. ET Fire crews working through the night beat back flames and built containment lines around a two-day old wildfire that charred nearly 22 square miles of brush in the ... Obama Slams GOP's "Do-Nothing Policies" President Barack Obama places his order for a submarine sandwich with Carl Padavano, before meeting with small business owners at the Tastee Sub Shop in Edison, N.J. on Wednesday. Presidential Kid in the Public Eye (CBS) Being a presidential daughter or son looks glamorous and seems exciting - especially on a wedding day. But being a presidential child can be far from easy. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "O... Aerial Assault Waged on Calif. Wildfire Calif. Fire Out of Control Fast-moving wildfires threaten homes north of Los Angeles and officials say there is zero containment. Hattie Kauffman reports. Chelsea Clinton Weds at Exclusive N.Y. Estate Limousines line up outside a hotel in the town of Rhinebeck, N.Y., on Saturday, as crowds start to gather on the day of Chelsea Clinton's multimillion-dollar wedding. Chelsea Clinton Weds at Exclusive N.Y. Estate Limousines line up outside a hotel in the town of Rhinebeck, N.Y., on Saturday, as crowds start to gather on the day of Chelsea Clinton's multimillion-dollar wedding. Crowd on VIP Alert at Site of Clinton's NY Wedding Bill and Hillary Clinton leave a party in honor of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Friday, July 30, 2010 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (AP) Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton ... America’s AAA rating is cut in the land of bubbles Last month, the world’s credit-rating giants got scooped on the biggest rating decision: whether to strip the US of AAA status. Worse, the US was downgraded by a company that few people have ever he... Jailed American admits 5 slays Detainee identified by authorities as William Adolfo Cortez of Texas, walks upon his arrival in Panama City after being extradited from Nicaragua Thursday, July 29, 2010. Authorities said Cortez and h... Crowd on VIP alert at site of Clinton's wedding RHINEBECK, New York — Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York’s Hudson River after weeks of secrecy and buildup that had celebrity... Jailed American admits 5 slays A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturday. Jailed American admits 5 slays PANAMA CITY—A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Satu... AP News In Brief (AP) The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hard-hit northwest, an official said. The damage to roads, bridges and communications ne... Feds Warned Enbridge To Improve Pipeline Safety DETROIT (AP) ― A federal agency says it repeatedly warned the Canadian company at the center of an oil spill in southern Michigan about problems with a pipeline network that includes the segmen... Yellow Lobster Pulled From RI's Narragansett Bay Lobsterman Denny Ingram says he found the lobster in one of his pots the bay's East Passage last week. It is golden on the top and bright yellow on both sides. Experts say the genetic feature is ve... Mexican Police Free Reporters Nabbed By Drug Gang MEXICO CITY (AP) ― Federal police rescued two kidnapped news cameramen in northern Mexico on Saturday, five days after they were seized by drug traffickers in a bid to get their employers to br... Colombia Denies Hostile Intent Toward Venezuela BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) ― Colombia's government says it has never considered attacking Venezuela, saying Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is deceiving his people by claiming Bogota may have such ... Jailed American Admits 5 Slays PANAMA CITY (AP) ― A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor s... Jailed American admits 5 slays PANAMA CITY (AP) - A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Sat... Feds warned Enbridge to improve pipeline safety DETROIT (AP) -- A federal agency says it repeatedly warned the Canadian company at the center of an oil spill in southern Michigan about problems with a pipeline network that includes the segment that... Feds warned Enbridge to improve pipeline safety Crews clean up oil, from a ruptured pipeline, owned by Enbridge Inc, near booms where Talmadge Creek meets the Kalamazoo River in Marshall Township, Mich., July 30, 2010. The Canadian company that own... Jailed American admits 5 slays Detainee identified by authorities as William Adolfo Cortez of Texas, walks upon his arrival in Panama City after being extradited from Nicaragua Thursday, July 29, 2010. Authorities said Cortez and h... Philly should bar duck boats as unsafe PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers for two Hungarian citizens killed in a duck boat accident on a river in Philadelphia are calling for the city and Coast Guard to bar the vessels from returning to the wate... 3 inmates escape from northwest Arizona prison In this undated photo provided by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, Tracy Province is shown. Province and two other inmates, all convicted of murder, escaped from a northwest Arizona prison on F... In Pakistan, Echoes of American Betrayal Karachi, Pakistan PAKISTAN’S premier intelligence agency, the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence, has been accused of many bad things in its own country. It has been held responsible f... Crowd on VIP alert at site of Clinton's NY wedding RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of secrecy and buildup that had celebrity watchers flock... Jailed American admits 5 slays PANAMA CITY -- A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturd... Crowd on VIP alert at site of Clinton's NY wedding Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of secrecy and buildup that had celebrity watchers flocking to the small vil... Key Informant Says WikiLeaks Suspect Had Civilian Help HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- An Army private charged with leaking classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks had civilian help, a key figure in the case said Saturday. The development, first re... The Fight to Control Congress The balance of power in Washington is on the line this November. For months, Fox News has gone inside key House and Senate campaigns will decide if Democrats keep control of Congress or Republicans se... Minnesota Gov. Race Spotlights Key Issues If you take the issue of gay rights, mix it with a some campaign finance reform, then add some irony, you'll get the dominant narrative to the governor's race in Minnesota. But the details are a bit ... Men Try To Sell Wood Blocks As Laptops JACKSON, Miss. -- Investigators in Mississippi say two men wrapped blocks of wood in duct tape and bubble wrap, attached Toshiba labels and tried to pass them off as laptops. Hinds County authorities ... Crowd On VIP Alert At Site Of Clinton's NY Wedding RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of secrecy and buildup that had celebrity watchers flocki... Yellow Lobster Pulled From RI's Narragansett Bay PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- It's not made of gold, but a yellow lobster pulled from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay is very rare. Lobsterman Denny Ingram says he found the lobster in one of his pots the bay's... Miami Newcomer Marshall Bonds With Fans, Teammates Filed at 4:51 p.m. ET DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- A grueling practice in steamy weather had just concluded Saturday, and Brandon Marshall lingered at the fence behind the sideline, chatting with young fans a... Detroit Mayor's Nominee Choice Angers Some Police DETROIT (AP) ― Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's plans to nominate a convicted murderer to serve on a panel that disciplines police officers is rankling some current and former officers. Arrests Sought After Burgers, Fries Tossed In Pool DALE CITY, Va. (AP) ― The hamburger patties, French fries and pretzels tossed into the pool were bad enough. But did a vandal really have to smear mozzarella cheese on the water slide? Brazil Offers Haven To Iran Woman In Adultery Case SAO PAULO (AP) ― Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered on Saturday to provide refuge to a woman who has been sentenced to death in Iran following her conviction for committing a... Mexico, Chile Recognize Honduran Government MEXICO CITY (AP) ― Mexico and Chile are formally recognizing the government of Honduran President Porfirio Lobo a year after his predecessor was ousted by a military-backed coup. Motorcade en route to site of Clinton's NY wedding RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) -- A motorcade of three black SUVs and a sedan have sped through a checkpoint on the road leading to the exclusive estate where Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime bo... Crowd on VIP alert at site of Clinton's NY wedding The crowd began forming midmorning after weeks of intrigue and secrecy about a ceremony with a VIP guest list said to include such luminaries as TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey and filmmaker Steven Sp... Guests making way to site of Clinton's NY wedding RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Guests are gathering and are being transported to the secluded estate in upstate New York where Chelsea Clinton was poised to marry her longtime boyfriend. Dozens of men i... Miami newcomer Marshall bonds with fans, teammates Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall signs autographs after NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) |
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