The Guardian | Fishermen Sign On to Clean Up Oil New York Times VENICE, La. â€" About 1000 angry and frustrated fishermen packed an elementary school gymnasium here Friday afternoon to receive training in how to clean up the oil spill that was creeping up on the nearby coastline. ... Gulf oil spill's wide environmental reach includes harm to animals, marshland US Gulf States Mobilize for Valdez-Like Oil Spill Gulf Coast fishermen brace for a man-made disaster |
Globe and Mail | BP Spill May Alter Obama's Offshore Drilling Plans BusinessWeek (Updates with companies invited to meeting in 11th paragraph. See {EXT4 } for more on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.) By Julianna Goldman April 29 (Bloomberg) -- The worsening oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may alter President Barack Obama's five-year ... Louisiana 'Fishing Capital' Braces for Giant Slick |
CBC.ca | Bipartisan talks break down; floor debate seems near Washington Post Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.) and Sen. Richard Shelby (Ala.), the ranking Republican on the panel, announced Wednesday that they had failed in their months-long effort to reach ... GOP may end filibuster of financial reform bill Senate Standoff on Financial Bill Nears End |
Globe and Mail | Goldman Sachs Executives Grilled in Senate Hearing on Mortgages BusinessWeek April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives were grilled by US lawmakers who compared the bank's mortgage bankers to bookies as Senator Carl Levin asked why they sold securities the company itself ... INSIGHT-Goldman's Timberwolf deal leads to much howling Goldman Sachs: Fabrice Tourre defends his 'Frankenstein products' 'Fabulous' testimony |
Telegraph.co.uk | Democrats push bank controls; GOP objects, for now FOXNews AP WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Seizing on Americans' anger at W » |
Washington Post | Goldman Sachs e-mails show bank sought to profit from housing downturn Washington Post A Senate investigation into the financial crisis has found that Goldman Sachs, the storied W » |
BBC News | Burning oil rig sinks in Gulf of Mexico CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- An oil rig that was burning in the Gulf of Mexico for more than a day after an explosion has sunk, the US Coast Guard said Thursday. Lt. Cmdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau of the Coast Guard announced this latest development as an ... Search for 11 workers continues after rig sinks Oil Rig Sinks in Gulf of Mexico Flaming oil platform sinks in Gulf of Mexico |
CBS News | Keli McGregor: Colorado roots ran deep Denver Post By The Denver Post Rockies president Keli McGregor was a local sports star and sports administrator. He was found dead today in a Salt Lake City hotel room: Born Jan. 23, 1962, in Primgahr, Iowa. He his wife, Lori, have four children, daughters Jordan, ... Rockies president Keli McGregor found dead in hotel room Police: Rockies president dies in Utah hotel room Rockies president McGregor dies at 48 |
Washington Post | Deal Is Set to Reopen Air Travel in Much of Europe New York Times PARIS â€" Swaths of the European sky are expected to reopen to commercial flights as early as Tuesday morning, with some sm » |
Globe and Mail | EU Transport Ministers set Monday to Review Flight Ban Voice of America Photo: AP European transport ministers are set to review on Monday results of a series of test flights in which several major European airlines successfully flew jetliners through airspace fouled by volcanic ash. The Spanish European Union presidency ... KLM plans 3 freight flights on Sunday - reports Gordon Brown holds emergency meeting as airlines c » |
The Hindu | Volcanic ash cloud won't give Europe a break Los Angeles Times Britain, Germany and northern France ground » |
Washington Post | Volcanic ash disrupts more flights across Europe CNN By the CNN Wire Staff London, England (CNN) -- Volcanic ash from Iceland snarled air traffic across Europe for a second day Friday, causing the cancellation of some 16000 flights, according to the intergovernmental body that manages European air travel ... Experts Seek Clues to How Long Eruption Will Go On Ash cloud over Europe causes worst travel chaos since 9/11 Ash to cause further air chaos |
CBC.ca | Russian adoption to US suspended Christian Science Monitor Russian adoption to the US was suspended Thursday after a US family put their adopted child on a plane back to Russia. A US government delegation will travel to Moscow next week to clarity rules for international adoptions. ... Russia Suspends Adoptions by Americans Russia halts » |
The Hindu | China quake rescue efforts hampered by epicenter's isolation Los Angeles Times At least 400 are dead and 8000 injured in the 7.1 magnitude quake in rural Yushu county in Qinghai province. The region is 12000 feet in elevation and is a full day's drive from a major airport. By Barbara Demick Chinese authorities raced against time, ... In Qinghai Province in China, earthquake kills hundreds and levels buildings Race to reach China quake victims Rescuers Rush to Aid Survivors of China Quake; at Least 400 Dead |
Telegraph.co.uk | Nuclear summit: How much 'loose nukes' material is out there? Christian Science Monitor The Obama nuclear summit is focusing less on nuclear weapons and more on more poorly guarded nuclear materials that could be used to build nukes. President Obama and participants of the Nuclear Security Summit take part in a moment of silence for ... Obama gives dire warning at start of nuclear summit Energy ties grow as China resists Iran sanctions-sources President Obama: Risk of Nuclear Attack Increased |
Globe and Mail | Traffic is light downtown as nuclear security summit begins Washington Post Security personnel set up perimeter around Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Nuclear Security Summit. The event was expected to cause widespread disruptions in DC By Ashley Halsey III Downtown Washington awoke as if Monday were Sunday, ... Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread Obama launches talk to nuclear threats, and other things |
The Guardian | Israel grieves over death of Polish president The Associated Press JERUSALEM â€" Israel's leaders on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, c » |
The Hindu | After W.Va. Mine Deaths, How Much Political Trouble Is Coal Industry In? New York Times A mine explosion in West Virginia this week that killed at least 25 workers inflicted further political damage on the already weakened coal industry, raising questions about whether it will face new ... Massey to Review Deadly W.Va. Mine Blast House, Senate to hold hearings on mine explosion Production at Massey Mine Jumped in Fourth Quarter |
CBC.ca | Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine Los Angeles Times Rescuers have been prevented from reaching four unaccounted-for miners at the Upper Big Branch mine due to a buildup of deadly gases. The bodies of 18 miners have yet to be recovered. By Kim Geiger David Zucchino A second rescue attempt was halted ... Mine Rescue Teams Pulled Out After Methane Warning Rescue Crews Pulled Out After Air Samples Detected Traces of Explosives Explosive gases force mine rescue teams to turn back |
Globe and Mail | Moore Leads Connecticut Past Stanford for Women's Title New York Times SAN ANTONIO â€" Sometimes the best coaching tactic is a desperate plea to a team's best player. Stand up. Do something. Show us the way. Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press Connecticut's Maya Moore (23) and Tina Charles (31) in the second half ... Connecticut beats Stanford 53-47 for NCAA title UConn's defense rescues Huskies for 7th title UConn wins women's NCCA title |
Globe and Mail | At Least 7 Die in West Virginia Coal Mine Explosion New York Times Jon C. Hancock/AP Families and friends waited alongside emergency personnel after a mine explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, W.Va. By IAN URBINA At least seven miners were killed and 19 were unaccounted for after an explosion ripped ... 7 dead, 19 missing in W.Va. coal mine explosion West Virginia Coal Mine Explosion Kills 7 West Virginia Mine Blast Kills Seven |
Brisbane Times | Strong Mexico Quake Shakes Buildings and Nerves in California New York Times LOS ANGELES â€" A powerful earthquake just southeast of Tijuana shook southern California on Sunday afternoon, damaging buildings in border towns and rattling a seismic » |
