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Obama to Propose Massive Tax Breaks for Businesses to Invest in Growth - FOXNews
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:32:27 GMT
 The Guardian | Obama to Propose Massive Tax Breaks for Businesses to Invest in Growth FOXNews AP Monday: President Obama gestures as he speaks on the economy at the Milwaukee Laborfest in Milwaukee. President Obama, in one of his most dramatic gestures to business, will propose that companies be allowed to write off 100 percent of their new ... Factbox: Obama proposes $50 billion for road, rail, airways Obama proposes $50B for roads, rails, runways Fired Up Obama Pushes $50 Billion Infrastructure Plan to Create Jobs |
'Burn a Quran Day' Sparks Protests in Afghanistan - ABC News
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:21:33 GMT
 Globe and Mail | 'Burn a Quran Day' Sparks Protests in Afghanistan ABC News A Florida pastor's plan to burn Qurans at his church on Sept. 11 ignited a protest today by hundreds of Afghans, who burned American flags and shouted "Death to America," and the top US commander in Afghanistan said the preacher could ... More NATO Troops Sought for Afghanistan Petraeus Warns Against Church's Koran Burning NATO asks for more troops for Afghanistan |
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Texas, Mexico ahead of Hermine - CNN
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:42:50 GMT
 CBC.ca | Hurricane watch issued for parts of Texas, Mexico ahead of Hermine CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Tropical Storm Hermine gained power and neared hurricane strength as it approached the coast of northern Mexico on Monday evening, the National Hurricane Center reported. At 8 pm ET, Hermine was little more than 20 miles ... Tropical Storm Hermine May Reach Hurricane Strength Before Hitting Mexico Tropical Storm Hermine Threatens Texas-Mexico Coast San Antonio prepares for TS Hermine |
Man Climbs San Francisco Skyscraper - New York Times
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:51:13 GMT
 New York Daily News | Man Climbs San Francisco Skyscraper New York Times By THE NEW YORK TIMES A man climbed to the top levels of a skyscraper in downtown San Francisco Monday and was taken into custody after he attached a flag to the side of the building. The climber has not yet been identified, but a spokesman with the ... Daredevil Dan Goodwin, known as "Skyscraperman" scales San Francisco building ... Daredevil scales San Francisco skyscraper Police arrest man who scaled San Francisco tower |
Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-President - New York Times
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:21:10 GMT
 Moneycontrol.com | Hurd Joins Oracle as Co-President New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — In naming Mark V. Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, as Oracle's new co-president, Lawrence J. Ellison, Oracle's chief executive and largest shareholder, has put his money where his controversial mouth ... Oracle Hires Mark Hurd as President; Phillips Resigns Oracle names Mark Hurd as co-president Oracle hires former HP CEO Hurd as president |
New Zealand: Quake Damage Estimated at $1.4 Billion - New York Times
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:41:25 GMT
 The Hindu | New Zealand: Quake Damage Estimated at $1.4 Billion New York Times By AP The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck South Island last week caused $1.4 billion in damage and will hinder the country's economic recovery, Prime Minister John Key said Monday on a two-day visit to Christchurch and surrounding areas to assess ... Canterbury quake: Cathedral cracks Bailout for uninsured Canterbury homeowners Christchurch Power Supply Limited in Some Areas After Quake, Supplier Says |
Iran has enough fuel for 2 nuclear warheads, report says - Los Angeles Times
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:32:59 GMT
 The Guardian | Iran has enough fuel for 2 nuclear warheads, report says Los Angeles Times The International Atomic Energy Agency also reports that Tehran's efforts to master uranium enrichment at one facility could be slowing. Iran says it has 6180 pounds of low-enriched uranium. By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times Iran has produced more ... Iran 'hampers IAEA investigation' UN Agency Says Iran Is Impeding Inspections Iran holds firm against complying with nuclear agency |
Sister: 'Little Rock Nine' member's mission was education for all - CNN
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:06:26 GMT
 Kansas City Star | Sister: 'Little Rock Nine' member's mission was education for all CNN Jefferson Thomas is one of nine students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. (CNN) -- Jefferson Thomas was risking his well-being by leaving an African-American school for Little Rock's all-white ... Little Rock 9 member Jefferson Thomas dies Little Rock Nine member Jefferson Thomas, 68, dies Obama pays tribute to late civil rights figure |
Independents Set to Announce Whether They'll Back Gillard or Abbott Today - Bloomberg
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:40:46 GMT
 Telegraph.co.uk | Independents Set to Announce Whether They'll Back Gillard or Abbott Today Bloomberg Tony Windsor, left, and Rob Oakeshott speak at a news briefing in Canberra. Photographer: Stefan Postles/Getty Images The three men who'll determine which major party governs Australia after the closest ... Australia set for new government after deadlocked polls Coalition will need a miracle: bookie Australia 'kingmakers' to decide |
Colorado: Wind Drives Wildfire - New York Times
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:51:54 GMT
 MiamiHerald.com | Colorado: Wind Drives Wildfire New York Times By AP A wind-driven wildfire in rugged foothills northwest of Boulder forced the evacuation of about 200 homes on Monday. The fire spread across 3.5 square miles and destroyed some structures. The fire started in Four Mile Canyon, and erratic winds ... Colorado fire destroys homes, triggers evacuations Boulder Wildfire Web Staff KDVR Denver |
