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| Clintons rally behind Obama - BBC News Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:52:35 GMT
BBC News - Bill and Hillary Clinton have made their first joint campaign stop in support of Democrat Barack Obama's bid for the US presidency. Video: Obama, Biden Get Boost From Clintons Clintons want you to know they back Barack |
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| Marek fire 20% contained; 2100 acres burned so far - Los Angeles Times Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:03:49 GMT
Los Angeles Times - A home and three motor homes have burned, and about 1200 have evacuated. Fire officials say the Angeles National Forest blaze is 'stagnant' but could resurge if winds return. Video: Fire Burns 500 Acres Northeast of Los Angeles Possible Arson Eyed In Wildfire North Of LA |
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| In quotes: Bank bail-out reaction - BBC News Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:34:22 GMT
BBC News - Reaction from across Scotland to the news that the Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS have been bailed out by the government. "I obviously welcome the stability introduced to the banking system but it is deeply regrettable that we have, effectively, ... TEXT-Lloyds TSB terms for acquisition of HBOS Banking bail-out: full details |
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| Mbeki Set to Mediate in Deadlocked Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Talks - Bloomberg Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:38:35 GMT
Bloomberg - By Brian Latham Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Former South African President Thabo Mbeki will visit Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, later today, to try to prevent the collapse of power-sharing talks between the southern African nation's political parties. Zimbabwe central bank issuing $50000 note Mbeki seeks to save Zimbabwe deal |
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| India's Christians welcome pope's condemnation of violence - AFP Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:47:23 GMT
AFP - NEW DELHI (AFP) - India's Catholic clergy said on Monday that they welcomed the pope's condemnation of violence against the country's Christian minority, while Hindu nationalist politicians accused the Vatican of interfering. Video: Pope Gives India Its First Female Saint Pope creates India's first woman saint |
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| Washington Post-ABC News poll - Washington Post Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:11:03 GMT
Washington Post - This Washington Post-ABC News poll was conducted by telephone October 8-11, 2008, among a random national sample of 1101 adults, including additional interviews with randomly selected African Americans and 18-29 year olds, for a total of 150 black ... McCain seeks to revive campaign, reassure supporters Poll: McCain isn't focusing on the issues |
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| NYC Council Speaker backs mayor in extending terms - Newsday Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:28:59 GMT
Newsday - AP City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said yesterday she would support Mayor Michael Bloomberg's bid to extend city term limits to allow for continuity of leadership during the financial crisis. Term limits is the wrong fight in battle for election reform Council Leader Pledges Support, but Mayor Needs More |
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| Seven vie for four local State Supreme Court posts - Newsday Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:29:00 GMT Newsday - BY KATHLEEN KERR | kathleen.kerr@newsday.com This year's experience-versus-change argument seems to have trickled down from presidential politics to the battle for four State Supreme Court judgeships on Long Island. New York Residents Has 7 Candidates To Select For 4 Vacant Supreme ... Justices, block this fraud |
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| Markets rally after crisis talks - BBC News Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:57:42 GMT
BBC News - Asian markets have reacted positively to efforts by world leaders to end the recent financial turmoil. Shares in Australia, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Singapore and India all rose although Taiwan's stock market lost ground. Asian Stocks Rebound After Last Week's Record Rout CORRECT: Sydney, Hong Kong rebound sharply |
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| Fed Says ECB, Others to Offer Unlimited Dollar Funds (Update4) - Bloomberg Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:03:33 GMT
Bloomberg - By John Fraher and Simone Meier Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Reserve led an unprecedented push by central banks to flood financial markets with dollars, backing up government efforts to restore confidence in the banking system. Central banks announce more liquidity Central banks announce liquidity boosting measures |
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| European Leaders Vow Bank Guarantees, Bid to Stop Financial Rot - Bloomberg Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:33:20 GMT
Bloomberg - By James G. Neuger Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- European leaders agreed to guarantee new bank debt and use taxpayer money to keep distressed lenders afloat, helping stem the worst rout in Europe's stock markets in two decades. Video: Draft Statement: Europe Will Guarantee Bank Debt World markets welcome European bank rescue |
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| McCain Reschedules With Letterman - New York Times Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:50:39 GMT
New York Times - Senator John McCain has agreed to appear on David Lettermanâs âLate Showâ on CBS this Thursday, according to the showâs Web site, lateshow. John McCain is returning for that chat with David Letterman McCain Schedules Return to Letterman Show |
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| In Virginia, McCain Struggles To Hold the South for GOP - Wall Street Journal Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:01:22 GMT
Wall Street Journal - By COREY DADE Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin are scheduled to roll into Virginia on Monday in a bid to stop the Republican ticket's slide in the state and thwart what once was unthinkable: fractures in the "Solid South," the backbone of ... Obama to Speak on Economy, Unveil Middle Class `Rescue Plan' US election briefing: McCain confronts his own supporters |
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| Race Remains Campaign Issue, but Not a Clear One - New York Times Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:52:23 GMT
New York Times - By PATRICK HEALY ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio - Senator Barack Obama lost the Ohio Democratic primary by 10 percentage points and the West Virginia primary by a whopping 40 points last spring - a sign, to some Democrats and political analysts, ... Campaigns now making stops on YouTube Professor dissects campaign rhetoric |
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| Lord British blasts off - Inquirer Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:11:02 GMT Inquirer - By Emma Hughes: Monday, 13 October 2008, 11:40 AM THE WORLD'S only company which offers trips into space, âSpace Adventuresâ has successfully blasted games designer Richard Garriott into space. Video: Raw Video: US space tourist begins journey US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo |
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| Tropical Storm Nana expected to weaken - The Associated Press Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:12:32 GMT
The Associated Press - MIAMI (AP) - The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Nana is disorganized and is expected to weaken to a tropical depression in the Atlantic. Update: Tropical Storm âNanaâ Formed In Atlantic Tropical Storm Nana Remains Disorganized |
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| 1.5 million G1 Android phones pre-ordered - TG Daily Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:21:21 GMT
TG Daily - By Wolfgang Gruener Chicago (IL) - T-Mobileâs upcoming G1 may not be the best-looking iPhone rival, it may not have the most complete feature set and T-Mobile may have undersold the device at the recent launch event. Get ready for next-gen mobile HTC G1 Android Phone Racks up 1.5 Million Pre-orders |
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| Forecast: Summery Sunshine Sticks Around - Washington Post Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:03:26 GMT
Washington Post - Columbus Day will feel a lot more like Labor Day as temperatures climb to around 80 degrees. This unseasonably warm weather will continue for the next several days. Beautiful start to the work week More hot, sunny weather |
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| On NBC's 'My Own Worst Enemy,' Christian Slater's real foe is the plot - New York Daily News Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:02:01 GMT
New York Daily News - By DAVID HINCKLEY "My Own Worst Enemy," an action drama showcasing Christian Slater, spends almost all of tonight's premiere episode trying to convince the viewer things aren't as confusing as they seem. 'My Own Worst Enemy' |
