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Businesses Cite a Catch-22 After Miss. Immigration Raid - Washington Post

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 06:12


Washington Post

Businesses Cite a Catch-22 After Miss. Immigration Raid
Washington Post - 30 minutes ago
Agents raided the Howard Industries plant in Laurel, Miss., even though the company had joined the federal work eligibility system, called E-Verify.
Factory had tension between union, immigrants The Associated Press
Nearly 600 Were Arrested in Factory Raid, Officials Say New York Times
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Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate - Washington Post

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 06:12


Canada.com

Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate
Washington Post - 30 minutes ago
By Rob Stein Scientists have transformed one type of fully developed adult cell directly into another inside a living animal, a startling advance that could lead to cures for a variety of illnesses and sidestep the political and ethical quagmires ...
Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique New York Times
Researchers 'reprogram' pancreas cells in mice USA Today
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Yankees' hopes get slammed in dismal 11-3 to loss to Red Sox - New York Daily News

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 06:04


Boston Globe

Yankees' hopes get slammed in dismal 11-3 to loss to Red Sox
New York Daily News - 38 minutes ago
By MARK FEINSAND The Yankees needed a Boston Massacre to get themselves back into the playoff race. Instead, they were victimized in a Bronx bloodbath that has likely ended their playoff hopes.
Pedroia helps BoSox slam Yanks Sports Network
Sox loving Byrd's-eye view of the Bay MLB.com
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Protesters face police in Thailand - International Herald Tribune

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:50


ABC News

Protesters face police in Thailand
International Herald Tribune - 53 minutes ago
By Seth Mydans BANGKOK: The leaders of thousands of protesters who were blockading the prime minister's compound refused a civil court's orders to leave the premises on Wednesday and challenged the police to enter and arrest them.
Thai Protest Enters Third Day, Police to Disperse 5000 Crowd Bloomberg
Deadline to end Thai siege expires Aljazeera.net
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At 5280 Feet, the Party Atmosphere Is Thin - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:38


Times Online

At 5280 Feet, the Party Atmosphere Is Thin
New York Times - 1 hour ago
SIGHTINGS Ashley Judd, left, in the lights. An Obama supporter, center, at a welcoming party. For Alan Cumming, right, the glass is half-full.
Video: A Winning Strategy for Obama-Biden WSJDigitalNetwork
Dems choose Obama in historic acclamation The Associated Press
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Idaho: Death Penalty in Kidnapping and Murder Case - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:37


ABC News

Idaho: Death Penalty in Kidnapping and Murder Case
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By AP A longtime sex offender was sentenced to death for the 2005 kidnapping, torture and murder of a 9-year-old Idaho boy after federal jurors deliberated just three hours.
Video: Death for Man Who Kidnapped, Murdered Idaho Boy AssociatedPress
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Jail Term Cut Sought for Lobbyist - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:37


Jail Term Cut Sought for Lobbyist
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By AP WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Wednesday recommended a reduction in jail time for the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who became a crucial witness against lawmakers and Congressional aides.
Justice Dept Seeks Reduced Abramoff Sentence Washington Post
Prosecutors seek to slash Abramoff prison term The Associated Press
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US to Hand Over Security in Anbar to the Iraqis - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:35


Washington Post

US to Hand Over Security in Anbar to the Iraqis
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By ERICA GOODE BAGHDAD - The American military will hand over responsibility for the security of Anbar Province, once a stronghold of the Sunni insurgency and one of the most violent regions in Iraq, to the Iraqi government as early as Monday, ...
US to Hand Over Security Duties in Anbar to Iraqi Forces Washington Post
An Anbar province timeline The Associated Press
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LPGA Is Facing Comprehension Issue - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:17


GolfDigest.com

LPGA Is Facing Comprehension Issue
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By LARRY DORMAN NORTON, Mass. - Padraig Harrington was eating breakfast at his hotel Wednesday morning when he was interrupted by someone wanting to know if he had heard about the Ladies Professional Golf Association’s language policy calling for the ...
LPGA working out details of evaluating English proficiency USA Today
Words speak louder than actions for LPGA Los Angeles Times
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Gustav kills 22 in Caribbean, heads to Cuba and Mexico Gulf - AFP

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 05:16


AFP

Gustav kills 22 in Caribbean, heads to Cuba and Mexico Gulf
AFP - 1 hour ago
HAVANA (AFP) - Tropical Storm Gustav churned toward Cuba and the United States after lashing Haiti and the Dominican Republic with hurricane force winds and rain that killed 22 people.
Video: Deadly Storm Gustav Heads for Gulf Coast AssociatedPress
Gustav blamed for 22 deaths United Press International
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ABC Reporter Arrested in Denver Taking Pictures of Senators, Big ... - ABC News

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 04:50


ABC News

ABC Reporter Arrested in Denver Taking Pictures of Senators, Big ...
ABC News - 1 hour ago
By BRIAN ROSS DENVER -- Police in Denver arrested an ABC News producer today as he and a camera crew were attempting to take pictures on a public sidewalk of Democratic senators and VIP donors leaving a private meeting at the Brown Palace Hotel.
ABC News Producer Arrested Washington Post
ABC News staffer jailed in Denver amid convention Examiner.com
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Iraq says US agreed troop pullout compromise - Reuters UK

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 04:04


Today's Zaman

Iraq says US agreed troop pullout compromise
Reuters UK - 2 hours ago
By Khalid al-Ansary BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The United States asked Iraq for permission to keep troops there to 2015 but compromised with Iraqi negotiators on 2011, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said.
Iraq says US agreed troop pullout compromise Washington Post
Iraq claims success in push for early US troop withdrawal guardian.co.uk
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2 Hijackers of Jet in Darfur Surrender and Free Hostages in Libya - New York Times

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:49


ABC News

2 Hijackers of Jet in Darfur Surrender and Free Hostages in Libya
New York Times - 2 hours ago
The hijackers of a Sudanese airliner surrendered to authorities in Libya on Wednesday after releasing all the passengers at the remote Sahara desert oasis of Kufrah.
Delighted Sudanese home after hijacking ordeal AFP
Hijackers of Darfur plane surrender after standoff guardian.co.uk
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Lebanese court charges Gaddafi - Aljazeera.net

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:38


Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

Lebanese court charges Gaddafi
Aljazeera.net - 3 hours ago
A Lebanese prosecutor has charged Muammar Gaddafi, Libya's president, and six other Libyan officials with the disappearance of a top Lebanese Shia cleric 30 years ago, judicial officials in Beirut said.
Gaddafi charged for cleric kidnap BBC News
Lebanon seeking arrest of Gaddafi over missing Shiite leader Ha'aretz
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Georgia War Shows 'Weak' Russia, US Official Says - Washington Post

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:36


Georgia War Shows 'Weak' Russia, US Official Says
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
By Glenn Kessler Russia's conflict with Georgia is the sign of a "weak" Russian nation, not a newly assertive one, and Moscow now has put its place in the world order at risk, the top US diplomat for relations with the country said in an interview ...
Video: Crisis in the Caucasus france24english
Russia faces fresh condemnation BBC News
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Stevens Wins Alaska Primary, Young in Dead Heat - Washington Post

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:30


San Diego Union Tribune

Stevens Wins Alaska Primary, Young in Dead Heat
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
ORIGINAL POST: The two longest-serving -- and now, scandal-plagued -- pillars in Alaska politics faced the state's Repubican primary voters Tuesday, as Rep. Don Young was locked in a battle that was still too close to call Wednesday morning while Sen.
Race Tightens in Alaskan Primary Wall Street Journal
Incumbents show vulnerability in Alaska primary The Associated Press
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Lesbian activist dies months after marrying long-time partner - USA Today

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:20


Los Angeles Times

Lesbian activist dies months after marrying long-time partner
USA Today - 3 hours ago
By Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP By Janet Kornblum, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO - Del Martin, an author, lesbian rights activist and half of the couple who came to symbolize same-sex marriage, died Wednesday, two months after she made history by marrying her ...
US lesbian pioneer, 87, dies months after wedding Reuters
Lesbian activist who fought for marriage rights dies CNN
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Tri-State Lanes Reopened After Fatal Semi Crash - CBS2 Chicago

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:15


Tri-State Lanes Reopened After Fatal Semi Crash
CBS2 Chicago - 3 hours ago
JUSTICE, Ill. (STNG) ― A woman driving a semi truck was killed Wednesday evening after rear-ending another truck on the Tri-State Tollway near southwest suburban Justice.
Southbound Tri-State closed after fatal semi crash Chicago Tribune
State Police: One person died in Northway wreck Albany Times Union
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New Orleans considers evacuation as Gustav looms - Reuters

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 02:11


Reuters

New Orleans considers evacuation as Gustav looms
Reuters - 31 minutes ago
By Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Three years after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana coast, New Orleans residents on Wednesday again faced the prospect of an evacuation as Tropical Storm Gustav loomed.
FEMA Officials Prepare for Gustav Wall Street Journal
On the Gulf Coast, a Wary Eye on Gustav New York Times
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Hijackers of Darfur plane surrender after standoff - guardian.co.uk

Top News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 02:11


Boston Globe

Hijackers of Darfur plane surrender after standoff
guardian.co.uk - 32 minutes ago
Two hijackers who commandeered a plane from Darfur in Sudan and diverted it to an airstrip in southern Libya surrendered yesterday after a 22-hour standoff.
Delighted Sudanese home after hijacking ordeal AFP
Hijackers of Darfur plane surrender in Libya The Associated Press
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