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Daily Breaking News From the United States, USA :Sat, 17 May 2008 13:06:36 -0400 Bush in Egypt to discuss stalled Mideast peaceSharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), May 17 (Xinhua) US President George W. Bush Saturday arrived in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, the last stop of his three-country tour in the Middle East. Indian American owned advertising agency on fast track Direct Agents, an interactive advertising agency owned by Indian Americans, has been named one of the 50 'fastest growing Asian American businesses' by the US Pan Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPACC). NRI to be probed for bail violation Indian American Mahendra Sabhnani, convicted along with his wife of 'modern day slavery', has now been accused of violating his bail agreement by staying out past midnight while he awaits sentencing. EU-Latin America summit voices concern over food prices Lima, May 17 (DPA) The European Union-Latin America-Caribbean (EU-LAC)summit stressed in its final declaration in Lima that participants were 'deeply concerned by the impact of increased food prices', specifically citing troubled Haiti as an example. Obama hits back at Bush over appeasement comments Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama lashed out at President George W. Bush Friday for carrying out an 'appalling attack' by suggesting the Illinois senator would appease terrorists. Manmohan Singh says there is a need for a federal crime agency to fight terror Bagdogra (West Bengal), May 17 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Saturday there was a need for creating a federal crime agency on lines similar to the FBI in the United States to tackle terrorism and white collar crimes in various parts of the country. US plans a new big prison for its "big" plans in Afghanistan Washington, May 17 : The Pentagon is planning to build a new 40-acre detention complex on the main American military base in Afghanistan, which means that the US intends to continue to hold prisoners overseas for years to come. Ostensibly the reason for constructing the new prison is to overcome serious health risks to Afghan detainees, in general, and American military personnel, in particular, at the Bagram military base prison in Afghanistan, which presently holds 630 prisoners (much more than its capacity). Sharks, Dolphins inspire Olympic swimmers Washington, May 17 : Coaches training U.S. Olympic team of swimmers these days have been taking inspiration from sharks and dolphins, says a report. Matthew McConaughey starts bidding war for baby New York, May 17 : Matthew McConaughey and his nearly 7-months pregnant girlfriend Camila Alves are hoping to rake in big bucks by selling their baby's first photos. Tony Romo dumped Jessica Simpson because of her meddling father New York, May 17 : Sports star Tony Romo ended his romance with Jessica Simpson after growing tired of her meddling father, according to reports. he tell-all book about Jagger, Malkovich and Radcliffe New York, May 17 : Looks like authors Danforth Prince and Darwin Porter have planned a full frontal assault on Hollywood, with the help of their new tell-all book "Hollywood Babylon: It's Back" - that talks about the sexual prowess of stars like Sir Mick Jagger, Ewan Mcgregor, John Malkovich and Daniel Radcliffe. Harrison Ford joins Board of Archaeological Institute of America Washington, May 17 : Hollywood actor Harrison Ford, who helped glorify archaeology on the big screen, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Archaeological Institute of America. House Speaker Pelosi Makes Surprise Baghdad Visit BAGHDAD (AP) ― Pelosi went into the meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki shortly after arriving in the Iraqi capital, a government official said, speaking on condition of anonymity beca... Chemist gets life for hubby Larissa Schuster knocked husband out, threw him in vat of acid His partially dissolved body was found in a barrel in a storage unit Prosecutors said financial gain was the motive Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Ohio $196 million ticket sold at liquor store near Cincinnati Mega Millions officials say it's the only winning ticket 17 others with all numbers except Mega Ball win $250,000 each Clinton Campaigns Against the Media (newser) – The Clinton campaign’s new chief target is the media that’s left it for dead, Politico reports. Hillary Clinton’s speeches, ads, and discussions with supporters and su... McCain tells NRA members they should fear Obama and Clinton McCain said today, "Let's be clear. If either Senator Clinton or Senator Obama is elected president, the rights of law-abiding gun owners will be at risk." Dense smoke expected as wildfires burn in Miami-Dade county MIAMI - The National Weather Service says patchy, dense spoke is expected across parts of Miami-Dade County this morning. That's the result of fires in the Everglades and winds coming from the sout... Planes, history on display for Armed Forces Day Military aircraft, dramatic fly-bys highlight Armed Forces Day airshow Airshow also commemorates 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift World War II planes participate in show with modern aircraft Saudi Oil Production SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt (AP) ― Taking note of the kingdom's recent decision to raise production by 300,000 barrels a day, the president said the United States must act, too, to ease the gasolin... Thousands At Risk For Another Catastrophe In China BEICHUAN, China (AP) ― Soldiers carried older people out of Beichuan town-one of the areas hit hardest by the magnitude 7.9 quake Monday-while survivors cradled babies on a road jammed with ve... Feds scrap isotope reactors The reactors were meant to replace the 51-year-old NRU reactor at Chalk River which has been providing 65 per cent of the U.S. market and 50 per cent of the global market with isotopes. The isotope ... American Axle strikes tentative labor deal NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The United Auto Workers union said it has reached a tentative deal with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings to end an 11-week strike at the General Motors Corp. supplier. Calif. Democrat trumpets GI Bill The new GI Bill essentially would guarantee a full scholarship at any in-state public university, along with a monthly housing stipend, for anyone who serves in the military for at least three years. ... 2 rail cars overturned, residents evacuated 2 rail cars overturned, residents evacuated Two rail cars have jumped the track and overturned in southern Louisiana, leaking hydrochloric acid and forcing police to evacuate thousands of residents wi... 35-year-old chosen to lead NAACP (CNN) -- The NAACP has chosen Ben Jealous as its new president after a contentious debate that lasted long into the night, members of its board of directors said Saturday. Pope Benedict and White House take on gay marriage President Bush's press secretary blamed "activist judges" for the May 15 California court decision allowing gay marriage. The pope said marriage "is a union of love" between a man ... New Leader Is Youngest In NAACP History NEW YORK (AP) ― The NAACP board of directors has chosen Ben Jealous, a 35-year-old former news executive and lifelong activist, as the organization's next president and the youngest in its 99-... Teen Girl Dead; Other Hurt In Attleboro Tree Crash ATTLEBORO (WBZ) ― A 17-year-old girl was killed and a 16-year-old boy was hurt when the car they were riding in smashed into a tree Friday night in Attleboro. The wreck happened in the area of... Game 7 Celtics Tickets Go On Sale Saturday BOSTON (WBZ) ― Boston Celtics-tickets for the forced Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers go on sale Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the TD Banknorth Gard... Two-run blast gives White Sox a win in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO - Manager Ozzie Guillen believes Cuban import Alexei Ramirez should have more home runs despite the lack of playing time and getting acclimated to playing in cold conditions for the firs... New York subway cars find new life on ocean floor "These reefs provide quality habitat for marine life off our coast which benefits not only the environment but also local businesses," said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Cate Campbell Blazes 100 Free, Beats American-Record Setting Natalie Coughlin SANTA CLARA, California, May 16. THE second night of swimming at the Santa Clara International Invitational began with a bang as Natalie Coughlin clipped her American record in the women's 100 fre... Olympian Montgomery gets 46 months for check fraud (VINCENT YU)In this Nov. 7, 2002 file photo, Marion Jones, left, and Tim Montgomery pose for photographers during a TAG Heuer's watch promotion in Hong Kong. Montgomery has been sentenced to 46 months... Alabama sheriffs feed inmates on $1.75 a day Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely is shown in the jail kitchen as he discusses feeding prisoners on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Athens, Ala. Back in the day of chain gangs, Alabama passed a law t... Feds slam nursing home scrutiny [19 mins ago] Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Oklahoma's nursing home inspectors are among the worst in the nation at catching problems that cause residents actual harm or put them in immediate jeopardy, accor... Huckabee aims gun joke at Obama LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Former Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee, interrupted on Friday by a loud crash as he spoke to the National Rifle Association, joked that the noise was Democratic candi... Local Women Audition to be America Dozens of girls from the Delaware Valley spent part of their Friday afternoon at the King of Prussia Mall hoping for a shot to become America’s Next Top Model. The CW Philly and the Spiegel Sig... New Hybrid Yacht Line Debuts in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Friday morning the San Francisco Yacht Club will host the public debut of the first yacht line sporting a hybrid engine. European yacht builder Frauscher has teamed up with th... Latin America-Europe leaders make pledges (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, Bolivia's President Evo Morales, center, and Panama's President Martin Torrijos talk as they leave the opening plenary session of t... Chicago rockers OK Go meet up with fans MIKE THOMAS Staff Reporter/mthomas@suntimes.com Chicago's own treadmill-boogying band OK Go performed a different sort of exercise Friday when they stopped by the campus of Northwestern University to ... Bradley-Witter Rematch in The United States , Junior Witter says that he's currently in talks to rematch WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley on American soil. Last weekend, Bradley flew over to Witter's backyard and pulled off the ... Today In History - May 17, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) ― Today is Saturday, May 17, the 138th day of 2008. There are 228 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its B... Rosetta Genomics To Present Multiple Posters At The 44th Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology Rosetta Genomics Ltd. (Nasdaq:ROSG), a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, announced that it will present multiple posters at the upcoming ASCO annual meeting ... Texas sinkhole becomes a lake, home to alligator Texas sinkhole that formed last week is now a lake big enough to become the home of an alligator.Area residents believe the reptile was washed into the 600-foot-diameter crater by water from surroundi... Texas minister charged in Internet sex sting Dallas -area Baptist megachurch was caught in an Internet sex sting and charged with online solicitation of a minor, police said Friday.Undercover officers posing as a 13-year-old girl communicated wi... Artist covers old gas station with huge blanket Artist covers old gas station with huge blanket Jennifer Marsh was sick of paying high gas prices and bothered by the abandoned gas station that was an eyesore on the drive to her studio each day. What do a billion Muslims really think What do a billion Muslims really think? The Gallup Poll of the Muslim World is the most comprehensive study ever done of this group. Many key results counter conventional wisdom. Van jumps curb in NYC; trolley crashes in LA NEW YORK -- An out-of-control van jumped a curb and barreled into bystanders near the entrance to a crowded subway station Friday, killing the driver and hurting seven people, authorities said. A 2-y... North American Tool Corporation Has Announced that Penny Chapel has been appointed Manager of Tool Design and Customer Service North American Tool enhances their already superior design and customer service departments by acquiring Penny Chapel, a long time industrial sales and cutting tool expert. South Beloit, IL ( NAACP picks young activist as its new president NAACP picks young activist as its new president The NAACP board of directors has chosen Ben Jealous, a former news executive and lifelong activist, as the organization's next president and the younges... Mexicans arrested at filthy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES -- Three Mexican men held dozens of illegal immigrants in a squalid "drop house" in South Los Angeles, where one woman was raped and others say they were threatened... Six U.S. lawmakers marked Jewish-American Heritage Month with a tour of the national Jewish military museum. Germany's Jewish community expressed "deep regret" over the resignation of the country's top Catholic leader, an activist for Jewish-Christian relations. North American Tool Corporation to Exhibit at 2008 IMTS Show, Sept. 8-13, in Chicago North American Tool Corporation and subsidiaries Gaylee Corporation and Bitner Tooling Technologies, Inc. will be exhibiting their cutting tools and services at the IMTS Show, Sept 8-13, in the new We... The Plot to Kill F.D.R., the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/Historical Book from Chicago, IL, Author Jack O Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Brother Sleeper Agent: The Plot to Kill F.D.R. by Jack O'Keefe, Ph.D., which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Fict... Latin-America-Europe summit begins under feud (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, Bolivia's President Evo Morales, center, and Panama's President Martin Torrijos talk as they leave the opening plenary session of t... American Airlines and FAA differ on April groundings DALLAS - The Federal Aviation Administration plans to meet with American Airlines to discuss the company's revised inspection procedures for suspected lightning strikes, an agency spokesman said Frida... Ill fugitive headed back to Md. years after escape Maryland prison 43 years ago was taken into custody Friday to face extradition, a move his attorneys decried as a waste of time because he is ill and aging. Democrats rap Bush-McCain hypocrisy WASHINGTON: Top Democrats last night charged President George W Bush and Republican White House candidate John McCain with hypocrisy, as a blazing campaign row over negotiating with US foes intensifie... Student accused of poisoning teacher VIDALIA, La. - A 16-year-old student is accused of poisoning his teacher, who went to the hospital with "severe intestinal distress" after the teen spiked a soft drink with eye drops, authorities said... Chicago Is My Kind of Frown Friday brought uncommon happenings to China Basin, from Peter Magowan's retirement announcement to the Chicago White Sox making their inaugural regular-season visit to San Francisco. Then the game beg... Same-sex marriage ruling is a boost for San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO -- -- For a moment, right after the state Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, Mayor Gavin Newsom rejoiced privately. Then he phoned a onetime critic of his campaign for same-sex unio... Carnival ride collapses in California; 24 injured News ) - A carnival ride spinning with people collapsed at a county fair Friday night, injuring all 24 people aboard.The carnival ride, called the Yo-Yo, collapsed shortly after 6 p.m. Friday at the Barack Obama blasts back at President Bush, John McCain (20 Comments) WATERTOWN, S.D. -- In a day of intense verbal sparring, Sen. Barack Obama angrily accused President Bush and Sen. John McCain on Friday of strengthening America's enemies in the Midd... Florida, Michigan Cannot Save Clinton The Democrats appear unlikely to fully reinstate banished delegates from Florida and Michigan and even if they did, it might not be enough for Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., to overcome nomination fron... American tourist joins pandas quake ordeal BEIJING- An American tourist who survived China's deadly earthquake says he is not only lucky to be alive -- he had a "surreal" experience of sharing the moment with giant pandas. Court rules Chicago not liable in club stampede CHICAGO — An Illinois appellate court ruled Friday that the city of Chicago cannot be held liable for a 2003 nightclub stampede that killed 21 people and injured dozens more. The "plaintiffs' a... Subdued Clinton on the trail Hillary Rodham Clinton was endorsed by the governor of North Carolina, a supporter gave her a three-foot-long balloon replica of herself, complete with blond hair, black pantsuit and wide pink smile, ... Coughlin sets American record in 100 free SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Natalie Coughlin broke her own American record in the women's 100 freestyle while finishing second at the Santa Clara Grand Prix on Friday. Coughlin finished in 53.39 seco... Clinton to make 5 stops in Ky. HERALD-LEADER STAFF REPORT U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will make five stops in Kentucky over the weekend to help whip up votes for the Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday.She starts the ... McCain Will Only Go So Far To Woo Young Voters CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) ― There's a limit to how far John McCain will go to win over young voters. Wearing a dress on national television crosses that line.The 71-year-old grandfather and Repub... Winemaker Robert Mondavi passes away SAN FRANCISCO: Winemaker Robert Mondavi, the man most credited for turning California into a world-class wine producer and millions of Americans into wine lovers, died on Friday at his Napa Valley ... Stars Go Back to School Gretchen Wilson Heads Back to School The same could be said for Williams. She always imagined returning to Syracuse to finish what she started more than two decades ago, or as the "Ugly Betty" star t... Mo. lawmakers approve anti-illegal immigrant bill By CHRIS BLANKASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER JEFFERSON CITY, Mo -- Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that adds new restrictions and requirements for illegal immigrants, the cities in... U.S. delays Gitmo war crimes tribunal SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A military judge Friday postponed the first war crimes tribunal at Guantanamo Bay, saying he wants to wait until the Supreme Court makes its highly anticipated ruling... Rights groups condemn 24 corporations in symbolic trial during Latin American-EU summit -- BEGIN STORY TITLE ------>Rights groups condemn 24 corporations in symbolic trial during Latin American-EU summit -- END STORY TITLE --------> Police find 3 decomposing bodies inside NJ home TRENTON, N.J. – Police found three decomposing bodies with multiple stab wounds inside a northern New Jersey home Friday night, a prosecutor said. The bodies of an elderly man, an elderly wom... Latin American, EU leaders call for addressing poverty, climate change Some Latin American and European Union (EU) leaders on Friday called for tackling poverty and climate change as they gathered in Lima for a summit. Peruvian President Alan Garcia, Slovenian Prime Mini... Texas assesses whether sect SAN ANTONIO – When Texas child welfare authorities released statistics showing nearly 60 percent of the teen girls taken from a polygamist sect's ranch were pregnant or had children, they seemed... Former Clinton backer McGovern joins Obama at noisy rally SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Former South Dakota Senator George McGovern has led a big rally for Barack Obama in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. McGovern told a crowd of about 6,000 that Obama is a "ripple of... Financier sentenced in congressman Financier sentenced in congressman's bribery case A New York financier has been sentenced in San Diego to more than eight years in federal prison for laundering bribes for former Congressman Randy &qu... White House denies Bush ignoring plight of the Palestinians The White House denied President George W. Bush was ignoring the plight of the Palestinians, insisting he would address their concerns in his meeting on Saturday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abb... Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak RENO, Nev. – A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease C... Under pressure, Bush stops adding to US petroleum reserve Faced with a veto-proof congressional mandate to stop adding oil to America's emergency reserve, President Bush is closing the spigot. But hopes that the move would lower oil prices have so far fail... Volunteer makeover for a colorful school Talk about eclectic. At School One, an alternative private high school in Providence, R.I., that encourages students to take self-expression to the limit, the students are colorful – and so are th... No question, Bush not doing Q&A RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – No question about it: President Bush hasn't given reporters a chance to ask him anything on this Mideast journey. On foreign trips, Bush often holds mini-news conferenc... Mo. lawmakers vote to bar Internet harassment JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Responding to the suicide of a Missouri teenager who was teased over the Internet, state lawmakers Friday gave final approval to a bill making cyber harassment illegal. ... Hillary Clinton Campaigning In Kentucky This Weekend Ian Preuth Even though Senator Hillary Clinton is expected to win big in Kentucky's Primary, her family is still keeping a busy campaign schedule across the Bluegrass state.Clinton is returning to Ken... Teen Files Lawsuit Against Denver Police Officers DENVER (CBS) ― Lawyers for a 16-year-old boy filed a lawsuit Thursday against Denver and the city's police department, alleging that he was beaten by five police officers last month, CBS stati... Colombian paramilitary member appears in U.S. court HOUSTON – A member of a right-wing paramilitary group who was extradited from Colombia made his first appearance in Houston federal court Friday on a charge he participated in a $25 million arms... MySpace sexual assault suit dismissed Teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a man she met on the social Web site Girl's family claim MySpace didn't protect young users from sexual predators Court notes girl circumvented Web site's safety... Signs Point To Imminent Ashlee Simpson Wedding LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Though Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are keeping a tight lid on their nuptuals, it's looking like a wedding is imminent. Aerial photos posted Friday at several celebrity Web... Tom Brady Rides In Style For Charity BOSTON (WBZ) ― With no supermodel at his side tonight, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made a grand entrance at the Kennedy Library Friday night in an Audi sports car. It was all for a charity ... Texas Leaders Sue Feds Over Border Fence WASHINGTON — Texas mayors and business leaders filed a class-action lawsuit Friday alleging Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff hoodwinked landowners into waiving their property rights f... |
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