Top StoriesLooking for the oil? NOAA says it's mostly goneThe Associated Press - - 35 minutes ago WASHINGTON - With a startling report that some researchers call more spin than science, the government said Wednesday that the mess made by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is mostly gone already. Report Finds Most of Crude Is Gone Wall Street Journal Celebrities react to overturning of California's Prop 8msnbc.com - 30 minutes ago Kim Kardashian was among the numerous celebrities who tweeted in celebration at the overturning of California's same-sex marriage ban. Same-Sex Marriage Ban Overturned in California Trial BusinessWeek Proposition 8 ruling in California: religion roundup Washington Post Debate Iran? No, but talks are possibleCNN - - 1 hour ago Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama has a chance to make good on the campaign pledge he made during the CNN/YouTube debate back in 2008: to sit down with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ... Ahmadinejad 'assassination attempt' was a firework, Iran claims Telegraph.co.uk News for you - Edit personalizationAfter deep valley, A-Rod reaches peakESPN - - 18 minutes ago NEW YORK -- When the 600th home run of his career landed in the netting over Monument Park, Alex Rodriguez felt a mixture of exhilaration and relief. Intel agrees to end chip war with rivalsReuters - - 2 hours ago LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Intel Corp (INTC.O) has agreed to stop using threats and unfair discounts to block its rivals, resolving a costly, high-profile legal battle over accusations it illegally ... Intel agrees to marketing restrictions in FTC deal San Jose Mercury News 'Other Guys' Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hammer out the Partner's CodeLos Angeles Times - 48 minutes ago The actors - one known for comedy, the other for action roles - might seem an odd-couple pairing. Here's what binds them together. The Other Guys Entertainment Weekly Debate Over Birthright Citizenship Aims at 'Baby Tourists'ABC News - - 33 minutes ago The battle against so-called "baby tourism" seemed to get a new warrior after remarks made by Sen. Lindsey Graham during an appearance last week on Fox News. Gutierrez: Dems Should Call Republicans' Bluff on 14th Amendment The Washington Independent Kenya sees big turnout in vote on new constitutionThe Associated Press - - 2 hours ago TIMBOROA, Kenya - Enthusiastic voters, many wrapped in colorful traditional blankets, waited for hours Wednesday to cast ballots on a new constitution that could spell a new era for Kenya - curtailing the president's enormous powers and giving citizens ... 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Billionaires pledge $125 billion to Bill Gates charity drive Christian Science Monitor People who have signed the 'giving pledge' BusinessWeek BlackBerry Torch First Impressions: Lovers and HatersPC Magazine - - 2 hours ago The reviews aren't here yet, but first impressions of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 have popped up all around the Web. We've rounded up some of the most interesting observations from the bigger names in smartphone and tech coverage. Obama Seeks to Reassure Labor of SupportWall Street Journal - - 31 minutes ago President Barack Obama sought to assure labor leaders Wednesday that he'll push for stronger organizing rights and enforcement of trade laws as part of his administration's effort to rebuild the middle class and encourage a broad ... Obama tells unions: Be patient on recovery Washington Times Obama to AFL-CIO: Where's my cake? USA Today Broncos bolster backfield by signing RB LenDale WhiteUSA Today - 21 minutes ago Apparently RB Kolby Smith didn't do much to impress the Denver Broncos during his audition as the team's lead back this week. EC picks Apple's iPhone over RIM's BlackBerryApple Insider - - 2 hours ago The European Commission has added support for iPhones among its employees while declining to support RIM's BlackBerry in a move that will affect 2500 employees. Which Smartphone Should I Get? PC World NPD: Android Topped RIM For First Time in Q2 PC Magazine Pregnant women who gain too much weight may raise child's obesity riskUSA Today - - 1 hour ago By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Women who gain a lot of weight during pregnancy are more likely to have high-birth-weight babies, which may increase the children's risk of becoming obese later in life, a new study suggests. Pregnant moms who overeat could make obese babies The Associated Press Weight gain linked to child obesity The Press Association PM issues stern warnings to Lebanon, Hamas over attacksJerusalem Post - - 1 hour ago UNIFIL confirms IDF soldiers remained on Israeli side of border; US says Lebanese fire was 'wholly unjustified and unwarranted. Ronen Bergman: Hezbollah and the Lebanon Dilemma Wall Street Journal Obama's ladies phone in happy birthday wishesThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago CHICAGO - President Barack Obama got a couple of birthday presents that didn't need unwrapping, and the White House says they were the highlight of his day. Happy Birthday, Mr. President New York Times (blog) Battle of the Obama Birthday Cards The Atlantic Rescuing Pakistan's flood survivorsCNN International - 4 hours ago (CNN) -- Recovery efforts are underway in Pakistan where monsoon rains and severe flooding washed away tens of thousands of homes and killed as many as 1500 people. Senate set to pass $26 billion rescue package for statesChristian Science Monitor - - 47 minutes ago Cities and states warned of devastating cuts if Congress didn't approve $26 billion in help for Medicaid and teachers. The Senate should pass it Thursday and the House next week. Wash. gov: No special session or cuts this month BusinessWeek Hospital Stocks Up As Senate Advances Medicaid Extension Wall Street Journal Geithner Says Tax Breaks Don't Pay for Themselves as Expiration ConsideredBloomberg - - 1 hour ago US Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said tax cuts don't pay for themselves in economic growth, and he urged lawmakers to let the reductions for the wealthiest Americans expire. Geithner: Extending tax cuts for wealthy a mistake The Associated Press MCO Google Finance Reuters - Los Angeles Times - Financial Times |
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