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TopStories Yahoo! News -- Top Stories Yahoo! News: Top Stories Top Stories Obama meets Afghan president Karzai (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:16pm <p>AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks Sunday with its Western-backed leader and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if elected, an Afghan official said. Troop withdrawal timetable concerns Pentagon chief (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:44pm AP - The Pentagon's top military officer said Sunday a specific time frame for withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq could jeopardize political and economic progress, leading to "dangerous consequences."</p> Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes NC coast, weakens (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:52pm AP - Tropical Storm Cristobal dumped rain and brought rough seas to the North Carolina coast Sunday, and forecasters predicted the weakening system was headed for the open Atlantic. Analysis: Iraq playing US politics for best deal (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:03pm AP - The Iraqi prime minister's seeming endorsement of Barack Obama's troop withdrawal plan is part of Baghdad's strategy to play U.S. politics for the best deal possible over America's military mission. Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:34pm AP - Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended uneventfully, with Joseph Dwyer coming out or telling police in a calm voice through the window that he was OK. La. doctor cleared in patient deaths recalls storm (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:43pm <p>AP - Trapped in a hospital with 2,000 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Anna Pou recalls her throat burning from the rancid smell. Paulson braces public for months of tough times (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:46pm AP - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to reassure an anxious public Sunday that the banking system is sound, while also bracing people for more troubled times ahead. 'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:47pm AP - Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box-office superheroes. Thousands gather in Quebec for McCartney concert (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:23pm AP - Tens of thousands of fans gathered on Quebec City's historic site, the Plains of Abraham, in hopes of securing a good spot to watch Paul McCartney's free concert Sunday night as part of the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:12pm AP - Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf. Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:58pm Reuters - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. Obama says Afghanistan "precarious and urgent" (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 11:13am Reuters - Presidential candidate Barack Obama called the situation in Afghanistan "precarious and urgent" on Sunday after meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during an overseas trip meant to burnish his foreign policy credentials. Bush adviser says Iraq timeline "very dangerous" (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:08pm Reuters - President George W. Bush's top military adviser said on Sunday setting an unconditional two-year timetable for getting U.S. troops out of Iraq in two years would be dangerous. Bin Laden driver faces first Guantanamo trial (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 9:28am Reuters - Osama bin Laden's driver will face a controversial form of American justice on Monday in the first Guantanamo war crimes trial, 6-1/2 years after the United States opened its prison camp in Cuba to jail fighters in the "war on terror." Pope meets Australian victims of sexual abuse (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:54pm Reuters - Pope Benedict met victims of sexual abuse by the clergy in Australia on Monday at a private mass, an unscheduled meeting that followed his public apology at the weekend to all Australian victims. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- United States of AmericaYahoo! News: U.S. News U.S. News Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes NC coast, weakens (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:52pm <p>AP - Tropical Storm Cristobal dumped rain and brought rough seas to the North Carolina coast Sunday, and forecasters predicted the weakening system was headed for the open Atlantic. Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons' (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:34pm AP - Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended uneventfully, with Joseph Dwyer coming out or telling police in a calm voice through the window that he was OK.</p> Woman in W.Pa. baby mystery charged with homicide (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:06pm AP - A woman suspected of cutting open a pregnant woman's uterus and stealing the baby has been charged with homicide, unlawful restraint and kidnapping, police said Sunday. La. doctor cleared in patient deaths recalls storm (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:43pm <img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080720/capt.b962b34b4f884190b5a60bf75be7df3f.katrina_hospital_deaths_laab103.jpg?x=100&y=130&q=85&sig=Hd.3MR5lWDmgy.Hsos17SQ--" align="left" height="130" width="100" alt="Dr. Anna Pou talks during an interview in Metairie, La., Monday, July 14, 2008. Dr. Pou says new legislation designed to protect medical personnel during a disaster is a case of something good growing out of something bad. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)" border="0" />AP - Trapped in a hospital with 2,000 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Anna Pou recalls her throat burning from the rancid smell. Airliner emergency landing interrupts air show (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:33pm AP - A Northwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing Sunday at Dayton International Airport, interrupting the city's air show. Alabama man turns 112, still spends days drawing (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:43pm AP - Bent over or sitting at a table, gripping a ballpoint pen, marker or crayon, Frank Calloway spends his days turning visions from his youth into lively murals — and at 112 years old, the images of his childhood are a window to another time. Firefighters keep wary eye on Calif. thunderstorms (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:40pm AP - Scattered showers forecast for California's northern mountains Sunday are unlikely to extinguish wildfires that still threaten homes and could bring more lightning to the charred region, fire officials said.</p> Lake's demise took business down the drain with it (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:02pm AP - Not a cloud in the sky and the temperature is flirting with 90 degrees. Usually, it doesn't get any better than this for the Tommy Bartlett water ski show. Hazleton mayor named Pa.'s Mayor of the Year (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:41pm AP - The mayor of Hazleton, Pa., who drew nationwide attention for his crackdown on illegal immigration, has been named the state's Mayor of the Year. Dream of gas tax holiday falters over job losses (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:29am <p>AP - The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere. As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:32am AP - Far from the combat zones, the strains and separations of no-end-in-sight wars are taking an ever-growing toll on military families despite the armed services' earnest efforts to help. Search team finds no sign of Steve Fossett (AP) 19 Jul 2008 at 11:45pm AP - A team of elite athletes and expert mountaineers has ended a weeklong hunt for Steve Fossett, finding no sign of the missing adventurer or his plane but eliminating miles of rugged terrain from areas that still must be searched. Tropical Storm Dolly forms in western Caribbean (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 11:02am AP - Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the western Caribbean sea. Stunt pilot joins National Aviation Hall of Fame (AP) 19 Jul 2008 at 11:40pm AP - Stunt pilot Sean Tucker, who has thrilled air show audiences with daredevil moves in more than 1,000 performances, said he got his start by trying to face his flying fears. Search continues for missing Fort Bliss soldier (AP) 19 Jul 2008 at 11:24pm <p>AP - A missing Fort Bliss soldier sent a text message about leaving her husband two days before she vanished, her sister said Saturday. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- WorldYahoo! News: World News World News Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:38pm <p>AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's visit to Iraq for talks with commanders of a war he long opposed follows the prime minister's apparent endorsement of his troop withdrawal plan and a shift by the White House away from refusing to discuss that option. Obama meets Afghan president Karzai (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:16pm </a>AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks Sunday with its Western-backed leader and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if elected, an Afghan official said. To avoid Olympic smog, Beijing limits traffic (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:05pm AP - With the Olympics less than three weeks away, Beijing began restricting car use and limiting factory emissions on Sunday in a final drastic effort to clear its smog-choked skies. Haiti food aid lags, hunger deepens (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:26pm <p>AP - Every inch of Rivilade Filsame's body hurt, from his swollen, empty stomach to his dried-out, wrinkled skin. The 18-month-old had been crying for so long in the hospital malnutrition ward that his mother no longer tried to console him. Afghan officials: US-led forces killed 9 police (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 11:32am AP - U.S.-led troops and Afghan forces killed nine Afghan police Sunday, calling in airstrikes and fighting on the ground for four hours after both sides mistook the other for militants, Afghan officials said. Brown's Knesset stand against 'abhorrent' Ahmadinejad (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:18pm AFP - Prime Minister Gordon Brown was to attack the Iranian president's "abhorrent" threats towards Israel and threaten further sanctions on Tehran in a key speech to the Knesset on Monday. US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,124 (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:16pm <p>AP - As of Sunday, July 20, 2008, at least 4,124 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. Colombians march against kidnappings (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:14pm AP - Well over a million Colombians, clad in white and cheering "No more kidnapping," marked their independence day on Sunday with marches and concerts demanding freedom for hostages still held by leftist rebels. New Darfur mediator says mission not impossible (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:55pm Reuters - Darfur's new chief mediator Djibril Bassole made his first visit to Sudan on Sunday to begins the uphill task of reviving a stalled peace process. South Korea's Oh edges Tseng in playoff to win State Farm Classic (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:56pm AFP - South Korea's Ji-Young Oh parred the first playoff hole to beat Yani Tseng and win the 1.7 million dollar LPGA State Farm Classic on Sunday. Pope meets sex abuse victims in Australia: Vatican (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:55pm AFP - Pope Benedict XVI on Monday met four Australian victims of sexual abuse by clergymen to hear about their ordeals and console them, papal spokesman Father Frederico Lombardi told journalists. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- Opinions and EditorialsYahoo! News: Opinion Opinion Satire, like beauty, is in beholder's eye (USATODAY.com) 17 Jul 2008 at 11:19pm USATODAY.com - Question: When is satire not satire? Answer: When you don't get it. This time, all politics isn't local (USATODAY.com) 17 Jul 2008 at 11:21pm USATODAY.com - Normally, an overseas congressional fact-finding mission is about as interesting as a subcommittee report on how paint dries. And, normally, candidates don't run for president at home by going abroad. Mandela at 90 ? a life well-lived (USATODAY.com) 17 Jul 2008 at 11:15pm USATODAY.com - Nelson Mandela was a hero of mine growing up; he still is. So it came as a disappointment to me that my 15-year-old son, Brandon, like so many others of his generation, had "heard the name" but knew little about the monumental sacrifice this South African freedom fighter had made for his people ? and ultimately for the world. Read this and start making cash (The Christian Science Monitor) 18 Jul 2008 at 3:00am The Christian Science Monitor - Who says we have to have a poorer life? Who says that suddenly the tap gets turned off and we all have to sit in darkened rooms eating crusts? Seeking answers of peace for the global economy (The Christian Science M... 18 Jul 2008 at 3:00am The Christian Science Monitor - As the United States' banking and mortgage lending sectors confront mounting turmoil ? and some countries face even greater economic challenges in the global economy ? billions of people worldwide need financial stability and are hoping for it in the marketplace, as well. Condomizing Jesse Helms' House (HuffingtonPost.com) 17 Jul 2008 at 5:33pm HuffingtonPost.com - "We need protection against Helms' bigotry and ignorance. Condoms have worked pretty well in protecting against HIV, so we decided to try one on the senator." --James Serafini, one of the "TAG 7" Flash! Bin Laden Calls Iraq "Distraction" (The Nation) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:24pm The Nation - The Nation -- Osama bin Laden, the leader-in-hiding of Al Qaeda, announced today that his organization was shifting resources from Iraq to Afghanistan. Al Gore Makes Surprise Visit to Netroots Nation (The Nation) 19 Jul 2008 at 10:25am The Nation - The Nation -- Al Gore made a surprise appearance at the Netroots Nation conference in Texas on Saturday, joining Speaker Nancy Pelosi on stage to address progressive activists. "I feel right at home here!" he said as he took the stage, while Pelosi and conference director Gina Cooper looked on. Organizers kept the visit secret all weekend, guarding details as if it were Obama's Middle Eastern CODEL. Dems Finding Success in Center (RealClearPolitics.com) 18 Jul 2008 at 1:30pm RealClearPolitics.com - As Republicans look toward rebuilding their party and inching back to the majority, an accurate diagnosis of what went wrong will be critical to finding the eventual cure. Horizons vs. Tables (RealClearPolitics.com) 18 Jul 2008 at 4:30pm RealClearPolitics.com - The Washington Post reports: HUMPHREY GAVE GREATEST CONVENTION SPEECH YOU'VE NEVER HEARD (David ... 19 Jul 2008 at 6:58pm David Shribman - MINNEAPOLIS -- If you have an eye for these things, you might have noticed that Sen. Barack Obama is going to deliver his acceptance speech in a football stadium on Aug. 28. The last man to deliver an acceptance speech in a stadium was John F. Kennedy. The last important speech to be delivered on an Aug. 28 was given by the Rev. Martin Luther King 45 years ago. JIMMY CARTER'S ENERGY IDEAS DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE (Cynthia Tucker) 19 Jul 2008 at 6:58pm Cynthia Tucker - Even in his home state of Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter does not receive universal acclaim. He is regarded by many as a weak-kneed appeaser or a naive do-gooder with a puritanical bent. MR. OBAMA VISITS THE WORLD (Richard Reeves) 18 Jul 2008 at 6:59pm Richard Reeves - PARIS -- "Alors," said a gendarme watching President John F. Kennedy step off Air Force One at Orly Airport on May 31, 1961, "he's a real all-American boy, that one." Obama, the Democrats, and the Surge (The Weekly Standard) 18 Jul 2008 at 1:43pm The Weekly Standard - This is the week that the Democratic party ran up the white flag when it comes to the surge in Iraq. Leading the surrender was none other than Barack Obama, the Democratic party's presumptive nominee for president and among the most vocal critics of the counterinsurgency plan that has transformed the Iraq war from a potentially catastrophic loss to what may turn out to be a historically significant victory. A Guide To The Movie Galaxy (Brent Bozell III) 18 Jul 2008 at 2:00am Brent Bozell III - In the groves of academe, studying popular culture is often the preserve of nutty left-wing professors performing exotic Marxist autopsies on the imperialist dynamics of Donald Duck comic books. Academic conservatives are teaching and writing about Homer the Greek poet, not the cartoon, which is important but oftentimes leaves their audience without a learned guide to analyze the themes of our modern culture. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- IraqYahoo! News: Iraq Iraq US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,124 (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:16pm <p>AP - As of Sunday, July 20, 2008, at least 4,124 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. Obama expected to meet with commanders of Iraq war (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:38pm </a>AP - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's visit to Iraq for talks with commanders of a war he long opposed follows the prime minister's apparent endorsement of his troop withdrawal plan and a shift by the White House away from refusing to discuss that option. Iraqi panel proposes delay in key election (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:45pm AP - Iraq's election authority proposed Sunday to delay important provincial balloting in an apparent sign of frustration over a political impasse that has stalled preparations for voting planned for this fall. British PM blasts 'suicide' claim of Iraq hostage (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:23pm AFP - One of five Britons kidnapped in Iraq more than one year ago has committed suicide, the group holding them claimed in a video to a Sunday newspaper here, prompting condemnation from Gordon Brown. Maliki Doesn't Endorse Obama Troop Withdrawal Plan (Bloomberg) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:41pm Bloomberg - July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki hasn't endorsed any specific plan for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, a government spokesman said, a day after a magazine report that he backed Barack Obama's proposal. Iraq Unsure How to Greet Obama (Time.com) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm Time.com - The country's prime minister may agree with the Democrat on the need for a U.S. withdrawal, but that doesn't mean the two see eye to eye on everything - or will even see each other this visit Diplomacy given fresh look as Bush presidency nears its end (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:11pm <p>AFP - The White House has torn up its familiar playbook and is embracing diplomacy in addressing some of its thorniest foreign policy challenges -- among them stalemate in Iraq and Iran -- in the waning months of George W. Bush's presidency. Bush adviser says Iraq timeline "very dangerous" (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:08pm Reuters - President George W. Bush's top military adviser said on Sunday setting an unconditional two-year timetable for getting U.S. troops out of Iraq in two years would be dangerous. U.S. troops kill son of Iraqi governor (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 8:25am Reuters - U.S. forces shot dead the 17-year-old son and another relative of the governor of northern Iraq's Salahuddin province in a raid on Sunday, local officials said. US troops kill relatives of Iraq governor in raid (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 7:25am AP - The U.S. military says American soldiers have killed two armed relatives of a provincial governor during a raid against al-Qaida in Iraq. US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:31am AP - After intense U.S. assaults, al-Qaida may be considering shifting focus to its original home base in Afghanistan, where American casualties are running higher than in Iraq, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said Saturday. ADVISORY: Baghdad story on views on Obama is withdrawn (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:39am Reuters - The BAGHDAD item headlined "Iraqis say they like Obama, divided on his policies" is withdrawn. The story was transmitted in error. Iraq opens airport in holy city of Najaf (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:32am AP - Iraq opened a new airport in the southern city of Najaf on Sunday in what the prime minister said was a key step in the reconstruction of a country devastated by war. Iraqis say they like Obama, divided on his policies (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:29am Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is popular among Iraqis. Iraqi leader: US should leave as soon as possible (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:40am <p>AP - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says U.S. troops should leave Iraq "as soon as possible," according to a magazine report, and he called presidential candidate Barack Obama's suggestion of 16 months "the right timeframe for a withdrawal." Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- BusinessYahoo! News: Business Business Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:58pm Reuters - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. Economy not looking so bad, as viewed from the farm (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 11:09am Reuters - The U.S. housing crisis looks pretty distant when viewed from the cornfields of middle America, although land values pushed up by record commodity prices also evoke past booms that ended in bust. Stocks eye banks, short-sale rule (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:20pm Reuters - In the heart of earnings season, stock market investors will scrutinize a raft of regional bank earnings this week for more write-offs that could send the market tumbling. Freddie Mac files with SEC, first step to capital (Reuters) 18 Jul 2008 at 2:48pm <p>Reuters - Freddie Mac won approval from regulators on Friday to sell the stock needed to overcome mounting losses, and the Wall Street Journal said the mortgage finance company may seek $10 billion. Dow, Kuwait to base joint venture in Michigan (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:39am Reuters - An $11 billion joint plastics venture between Dow Chemical Co and a unit of Kuwait Petroleum Corp will be based in Michigan, the two companies said in a statement on Sunday. Small-Biz Entrepreneurs' 401(k) Perks (Investor's Business Daily) 18 Jul 2008 at 5:11pm Investor's Business Daily - If you run a small company that does not have a 401(k) plan, you may be missing out on a two-pronged benefit. Wal-Mart highlights locally grown program in Okla. (AP) 17 Jul 2008 at 3:02am AP - Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, has pledged to buy more produce from local farmers as it kicked off a campaign to highlight the fruits and vegetables grown in Oklahoma and sold in its stores. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- ScienceYahoo! News: Science News Science News Hundreds of baby penguins found dead in Brazil (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:35pm <p>AP - Hundreds of baby penguins swept from the icy shores of Antarctica and Patagonia are washing up dead on Rio de Janeiro's tropical beaches, rescuers and penguin experts said Friday. Judge restores protection for Rockies wolves (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 11:36pm </a>AP - A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall. Judge: Water delivery system harms Calif. salmon (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 11:12pm AP - A federal judge ruled Friday that California's water systems threaten to push native, wild salmon into extinction but stopped short of ordering any immediate water cutbacks farmers said would have cost them millions in lost crops. Tomorrow's Body Armor Could Fight Germs (LiveScience.com) 20 Jul 2008 at 10:05am LiveScience.com - Kevlar is great stuff. It's strong, lightweight and fire resistant, making it an ideal material for suits worn by firefighters, police and other emergency workers. It is used in everything from tires to body armor. Storm Cristobal dumps rain on Carolina coast (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:46pm Reuters - Tropical storm Cristobal weakened slightly off the Carolinas on Sunday but still brought gale-force winds and dumped heavy rain on the North Carolina coast. Fourth Dwarf Planet Named For Polynesian God (SPACE.com) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:03pm SPACE.com - A dwarf planet circling the sun out beyond the orbit of Neptune has been rechristened Makemake after a Polynesian god and designated the third of the solar system's new class of plutoids, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced Saturday. Army shoots live pigs for medical drill (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 6:29pm AP - The Army says it's critical to saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Animal-rights activists call the training cruel and outdated. Canal fossils give clue to formation of Americas (Reuters) 17 Jul 2008 at 4:43pm Reuters - Scientists in Panama have unearthed hundreds of animal fossils dating back 20 million years, which could shed more light on how and when the American continent became connected. Gore urges total shift to renewable energy to avert disaster (AFP) 17 Jul 2008 at 8:42pm </a>AFP - Nobel laureate and former US vice president Al Gore echoed president John F. Kennedy on Thursday as he urged Americans to shoot for the moon and make a total shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy in 10 years. Two genes may prevent HIV infection: Canadian research centre (AFP) 17 Jul 2008 at 9:40am AFP - Scientists have isolated two genes which may prevent people from contracting HIV or at least slow the rate at which they develop AIDS, a new study has found. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- TechnologyYahoo! News: Technology News Technology News Unlike McCain, many seniors depend on the Web (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:48pm <p>AP - If Sen. John McCain is really serious about becoming a Web-savvy citizen, perhaps Kathryn Robinson can help. Web networking photos come back to bite defendants (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:14am AP - Two weeks after Joshua Lipton was charged in a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a woman, the 20-year-old college junior attended a Halloween party dressed as a prisoner. Pictures from the party showed him in a black-and-white striped shirt and an orange jumpsuit labeled "Jail Bird."</p> iPhones hot even in places Apple has yet to reach (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 11:32am AP - In the Soviet days, Russians asked their American friends to bring blue jeans, rock records and other Western goods into the country. Today Russians can buy almost anything they want here — but they are still begging for one item: Apple Inc.'s slick iPhone. Big shareholder backs Yahoo board over Icahn (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 3:31pm AP - One of Yahoo Inc.'s largest shareholders is supporting the re-election of the Internet company's incumbent board, delivering a significant blow to an attempted coup being led by activist investor Carl Icahn. Social Engineering 101: Mitnick and other hackers show how it's done (CNET) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:36pm CNET - NEW YORK--Kevin Mitnick knows that the weakest link in any security system is the person holding the information. German site sued by Facebook says claims without merit (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:03pm Reuters - The German company sued by Facebook for running a "knockoff" of the social networking Web site said on Sunday it asked a German court to declare that Facebook's claims are without merit. zCover ships iSAglove 3G cases for iPhone (Macworld.com) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:45am Macworld.com - zCover on Friday announced that it is shipping its iSAglove 3G cover for the iPhone. It costs $29.99 and joins zCover's line of iPhone accessories. India's RCom and SAfrica's MTN call off merger talks (AFP) 19 Jul 2008 at 12:43pm AFP - Indian mobile phone group Reliance Communications and Africa's largest cellular firm MTN have called off talks for a tie-up because of "legal and regulatory issues", the companies said. Dell Upgrades Linux PCs To Ubuntu's Hardy Heron (TechWeb) 18 Jul 2008 at 4:04pm TechWeb - InformationWeek - The computer maker has launched two notebooks and a desktop with Hardy Heron, the version of Ubuntu Linux that was released in April. European Researchers Developing Touchy-Feely Robots (TechWeb) 18 Jul 2008 at 1:39pm TechWeb - InformationWeek - The Feelix Growing project is developing software, cameras, and sensors that help robots detect facial expressions, voice, proximity, and other parameters to determine a person's emotional state. RIM Fixes BlackBerry Enterprise Server Vulnerability (TechWeb) 18 Jul 2008 at 4:34pm TechWeb - InformationWeek - The flaw could let malicious PDFs cause problems with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Videogames getting minds of their own (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:17am AFP - Videogames are getting smarter with virtual enemies improvising during battles, storylines shifting based on moral choices and in-game characters sending players text messages for help. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- HealthYahoo! News: Health News Health News Tomato scare ending; fears linger for many people (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:34pm <p>AP - The tomato scare may be over, but it has taken a toll — it's cost the industry an estimated $100 million and left millions of people with a new wariness about the safety of everyday foods. A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:10am </a>AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda. Plans for large-scale AIDS vaccine trial dropped (AP) 17 Jul 2008 at 3:49pm AP - Plans for a large-scale trial of a potential AIDS vaccine are being dropped in favor of a smaller, more focused study, the National Institutes of Health said Thursday. Health officials: Don't eat lobster tomalley (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 6:04pm AP - Maine officials are advising consumers to avoid eating lobster tomalley after tests revealed high levels of toxins in some lobsters. Mississippi remains most obese state, CDC reports (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 3:23am <p>AP - The South tips the scales again as the nation's fattest region, according to a new government survey. Obesity creeps up in US: report (AFP) 18 Jul 2008 at 1:27pm AFP - Obesity continued to creep up in the United States last year and now affects more than one in four US adults, a US government report showed Friday. Regular chlamydia tests urged for young people (Reuters) 15 Jul 2008 at 4:39pm Reuters - Young sexually active people should get themselves tested annually for the infection chlamydia and again every time they change partner, the Health Protection Agency said on Tuesday. Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 (HealthDay) 18 Jul 2008 at 10:47pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Children treated abroad as U.S. doctors push for devices (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 7:19am Reuters - Every year, Chicago-based cardiologist Ziyad Hijazi accompanies two or three children and their families to his native Jordan for heart operations using medical devices that are not approved in the United States. Drug restores speech in Alzheimer's: experts worry (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:08pm Reuters - Alzheimer's patients given a popular rheumatoid arthritis drug showed seemingly dramatic improvements in a small study, but some doctors worried that the early findings will raise premature hopes in patients and their families. Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care (HealthDay) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:01pm HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- SportsYahoo! News: Sports News Sports News Harrington wins British Open, ends Norman's dream (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:12pm AP - Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver putting the final touches on the oldest trophy in golf. Redskins get Jason Taylor from Dolphins (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:50pm AP - The Washington Redskins traded for defensive end Jason Taylor on Sunday, sending two draft picks to the Miami Dolphins. Giants close to dealing Durham to Brewers (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:59pm AP - The San Francisco Giants were close Sunday to trading Ray Durham to the Milwaukee Brewers for two minor leaguers. Giambi homers, Pettitte sparkles in Yanks' 2-1 win (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:03pm <p>AP - Andy Pettitte outpitched Oakland All-Star Justin Duchscherer, getting just enough run support from Jason Giambi's homer and a sacrifice fly by Alex Rodriguez to help the New York Yankees hold off the Athletics 2-1 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Dempster shuts down Astros in Cubs' 9-0 win (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:43pm AP - Ryan Dempster struck out seven in eight shutout innings to earn his first road win in two years and the Chicago Cubs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 9-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. AP source: Redskins DE Daniels could miss season (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 2:50pm AP - Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels injured a left knee ligament Sunday during the first practice of training camp and could miss the upcoming season, a person within the NFL said. Lakers decide to let Ronny Turiaf leave (AP) 19 Jul 2008 at 2:03am AP - With great reluctance, the Los Angeles Lakers decided at Friday's deadline they wouldn't match Golden State's offer for Ronny Turiaf, meaning the former second-round draft choice will move up the California coast to play for the Warriors. Harris drives in 5 as Nationals rout Braves (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:09pm AP - The Washington Nationals, again led by former Braves outfielder Willie Harris, made Atlanta look like a former contender. Players out to impress Scolari as Chelsea head to Asia (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:55am </a>AFP - Chelsea arrive in China on Monday to kick-off their pre-season Asian tour with Luiz Felipe Scolari keen to assess his squad and the players fighting to impress him. Sabres sign goaltender Miller to 5-year extension (AP) 19 Jul 2008 at 2:04am AP - After watching Chris Drury, Daniel Briere and Brian Campbell leave over the past year, the Buffalo Sabres were determined to keep Ryan Miller off the list of high profile departures. Gamecocks' Spurrier says he's not going anywhere (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 3:48am AP - Steve Spurrier laughed off questions about speculation that he's grown frustrated with trying to build South Carolina into a championship contender and could walk away from the Gamecocks before his contract runs out. French second seed Simon captures Indianapolis tennis title (AFP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:51pm AFP - Gilles Simon took a huge step toward his goal of a top 15 world ranking Sunday as he captured his second ATP title in three months with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Dmitry Tursunov.</p> Oh wins LPGA event in playoff (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:44pm AP - Ji Young Oh has won the LPGA State Farm Classic, making a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat Yani Tseng. Newsfeed display by CaRP Yahoo! News -- EntertainmentYahoo! News: Entertainment News Entertainment News 'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:47pm AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box-office superheroes. Paris concert presses for Colombia hostage release (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 3:24pm AP - PARIS (AP) — Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt took the stage and shook her hips to a Colombian superstar's guitar riffs, leading the crowd in chants of "Freedom for all!" at a concert Sunday dedicated to captives held by Colombia's FARC rebel group. The Dark Knight Reigns: $155.3 Mil Weekend (E! Online) 20 Jul 2008 at 9:24am E! Online - Spider-Man Batman forever. DMX's Rap Sheet Takes Another Hit (E! Online) 20 Jul 2008 at 7:49am E! Online - DMX couldn't quite keep up with the Joneses. Or at least with the charade of pretending to be one. Holy $66 Million Debut, Batman! (E! Online) 19 Jul 2008 at 5:46pm E! Online - In a made-up word: Bat-tastic. Anderson: Reprising Scully character was 'odd' (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:06pm AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Gillian Anderson says getting back into Dana Scully's character for "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" was harder than she expected. Thousands gather in Quebec for McCartney concert (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 5:23pm AP - Tens of thousands of fans gathered on Quebec City's historic site, the Plains of Abraham, in hopes of securing a good spot to watch Paul McCartney's free concert Sunday night as part of the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. Is media playing fair in campaign coverage? (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 12:06pm AP - Television news' royalty will fly in to meet Barack Obama during this week's overseas trip: CBS chief anchor Katie Couric in Jordan on Tuesday, ABC's Charles Gibson in Israel on Wednesday and NBC's Brian Williams in Germany on Thursday. 'Dark Knight' sets box office record with $66.4M (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 6:35am AP - Batman's joust with the Joker has set another box office record. Stoked by fan fever over the manic performance of the late Heath Ledger as the Joker, "The Dark Knight" set a one-day box office record with $66.4 million on opening day, Warner Bros. head of distribution Dan Fellman said Saturday. Controversial 'Stitching' Extends Off-Broadway; Ventimiglia Joins Cast (... 18 Jul 2008 at 1:25pm Playbill - Popular demand has prompted a two-week extension of the U.S. premiere of Anthony Neilson's Stitching, the new dark play about a couple who play disturbing games. The Off-Broadway run at The Wild Project will now play to Aug. 2. Anderson: Reprising Scully character was 'odd' (AP) 20 Jul 2008 at 4:06pm AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Gillian Anderson says getting back into Dana Scully's character for "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" was harder than she expected. Wal-Mart's fashion show previews back-to-school (Reuters) 20 Jul 2008 at 1:03am Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc presented a colorful, casual line of youthful looks for kids and teens on Saturday at a fashion show that previewed the mass-market chain's new low-cost offerings for back to school. Time anthology reaffirms the printed word (AP) 18 Jul 2008 at 11:51am AP - "85 Years of Great Writing in Time" (Time Books, 560 pages, $26.95): Those of us who traffic in words for a living feel somewhat under siege these days, like a Donkey Kong machine sitting forlornly in the corner of a ramshackle pizza parlor while teenagers on the sidewalk outside play Grand Theft Auto on their handhelds. Newsfeed display by CaRP
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