AU chief warns against rise in Somali piracy
(AP) AP - The African Union urged the United Nations on Thursday to quickly send peacekeepers to Somalia, as piracy off the east African nation's sprawling coast spiraled out of control.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:22 GMT
Shouting and pounding, Iraqis fight over US pact
(AP) AP - Opposition lawmakers shouted and pounded their desks in protest Thursday in a second day of emotional debate in parliament over a proposed agreement with the U.S. that would allow American forces to stay in Iraq for three more years.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:37:46 GMT
China to overhaul battered dairy industry
(AP) AP - China announced a complete overhaul of its dairy industry Thursday to improve safety at every step — from cow breeding to milk sales — saying its worst food quality scandal in years had revealed "major problems."
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:02:00 GMT
Pakistan summons US ambassador to protest missiles
(AP) AP - Pakistan summoned the U.S. ambassador Thursday to protest a suspected American missile strike deep inside its territory as militants threatened revenge attacks unless the cross-border raids stop.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:39:25 GMT
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NFL reinstates Cowboys CB 'Pacman' Jones (AP) Twice-suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones will be on his own in his return to the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. This time, there will be no team-employed bodyguards to accompany Jones and try to keep him out of trouble. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that the cornerback, who completed the inpatient portion of his NFL-ordered alcohol treatment in the Boston area, was being reinstated...
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:46:47 PST
Report: Yankees' Mussina to retire (AP) Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina. FoxSports.com reported Wednesday that Mussina intends to retire and will make the move official this week. In the report, the Web site cited unidentified major league sources. Mussina, who turns 40 next month, would become the first pitcher to call it quits following a 20-win season...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:03:58 PST
Agent: Edge wants out; Cards won't do it (AP) Benched running back Edgerrin James wants the Arizona Cardinals to release him, his agent said Wednesday night. Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team declined to even consider such a move. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said he would continue to talk to the Cardinals to try to persuade them to grant James his release.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:52:45 PST
Pistons end Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP) The Detroit Pistons are starting to show their potential with Allen Iverson, beating two of the NBA's best teams in less than a week. Iverson scored 23 points, and Rasheed Wallace had 10 of his 21 points during a fourth-quarter surge that gave Detroit a 96-89 victory over Cleveland on Wednesday night that ended the Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:20:28 PST
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Citigroup shares plummet 25 percent despite Alwaleed move
(Reuters) Reuters - Citigroup Inc's largest individual investor gave the troubled bank new support, saying he would boost his stake modestly, but failed to revive investor confidence as the bank's shares tumbled another 25 percent.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:01:33 GMT
Stocks rout sends S&P 500 to six-year low
(Reuters) Reuters - Stocks extended their slide on Thursday, sending the benchmark S&P 500 index (.SPX) to its lowest in more than six years, as the latest data showed the economy sinking more and investors worried about possible failures by U.S. automakers without a government bailout.
Senate takes last run at longer jobless benefits
(AP) AP - With weekly jobless claims jumping to a 16-year high and more than 1.2 million jobs lost so far this year, Congress plans to send unemployment checks another seven to 13 weeks to jobless workers who have exhausted their regular benefits.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:21:26 GMT
Scientists say Copernicus' remains found
(AP) AP - Researchers believe they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton they have found with that of hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:07 GMT
Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job
(AP) AP - Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, an early Barack Obama supporter from the southwestern part of the country, is the likely choice for the job of secretary of homeland security, a top Obama adviser said Thursday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:44:48 GMT
Teen lives 4 months with no heart, leaves hospital
(AP) AP - D'Zhana Simmons says she felt like a "fake person" for 118 days when she had no heart beating in her chest. "But I know that I really was here," the 14-year-old said, "and I did live without a heart."
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