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US Economy Grew 2.4% in Second Quarter, Below Forecast Bloomberg Ben S. Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, listens to opening statements during his semiannual monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee in Washington. ... Imports slow second-quarter growth US recovery sputters US growth slows fueling recovery fears |
 Kansas City Star | 3 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Voice of America A NATO statement released Friday says all three soldiers died Thursday, as a result of improvised explosive device attacks in the southern part of the country. The statement did not give the nationalities of the soldiers. However, the Associated Press ... US troop death tally of 63 makes for deadliest month in Afghanistan Afghans riot near U.S. Embassy, burn SUVs July the deadliest month of Afghan war for US |
 CBC.ca | Wikileaks: White House implores Assange to desist, but why should he? The Guardian The White House has implored WikiLeaks to stop posting secret Afghanistan war documents. President Obama's spokesman, Robert Gibbs, said the war logs jeopardised national security and put the lives of Afghan informants and US soldiers at risk. ... Army Private in WikiLeaks Case Transferred to US Military Jail White House urges halt to spilling of war secrets At war over WikiLeaks |
 KATU | Official: 1 Person Dead In LA Building Explosion CBS 13 LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Fire officials say at least one person has died in a suspected natural gas explosion that rocked a large South Los Angeles commercial building and hurled people into the street. Fire Capt. Steve Ruda says the explosion shook the ... One dead in explosion at South LA building Gas Explosion Destroys South LA Building, At least 2 Hurt Los Angeles and threw people into the street." /> |
 Globe and Mail | Arizona sheriff not relenting after court ruling The Associated Press PHOENIX — Lost in the hoopla over Arizona's immigration law is the fact that state and local authorities for years have been doing their own aggressive crackdowns in the busiest illegal gateway into the country. Nowhere in the US is local enforcement ... Immigration law protesters hit the streets Arizonans React to Court Ruling as Limited Immigration Law Takes Effect Amid protests, Arizona appeals ruling on state immigration law |
 New York Daily News | New York Lawmakers Spar Over Failed Bill to Aid Sick 9/11 Responders FOXNews Hours after two New York congressmen engaged in a shouting match on the House floor over whose political party is to blame for the failure of a bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust, ... Plan to Aid 9/11 Victims Is Rejected in House GOP Rep.: Bill to aid 9/11 responders will fail House Lawmakers Vote Down Reopening Sept 11 Compensation Fund |
 CBC.ca | No homes in imminent danger from SoCal wildfire The Associated Press PALMDALE, Calif. — Firefighters say most people who were asked to leave about 2000 homes overnight have returned as crews continue battling a wildfire in the high desert northeast of Los Angeles. Officials say no homes are in imminent danger early ... Crown wildfire climbs to 8000 acres in Leona Valley OC firefighters sent to LA County blaze On the Fire Line |
 Christian Science Monitor | Detroit Chrysler plant anticipates Obama visit Detroit Free Press The first shift buzzed with anticipation this morning, waiting for President Barack Obama to arrive at Chrysler's Jefferson Avenue plant in Detroit. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Angel Gomez, 47, ... Obama arrives in Detroit for auto plant tours White House Touts Detroit "Success Story" President Obama Heads to Michigan to Hail Auto Industry Recovery |
 The Guardian | Syria's focus is Lebanon's "stability" says Ambassador BBC News The Saudi king and the Syrian president are travelling to Lebanon for a joint visit. The two leaders are hoping to calm rising tension over an international tribunal investigating the murder of former Lebanese prime minister, Rafik al-Hariri, in 2005. ... Syrian, Saudi leaders urge Lebanon to avoid violence Syrian, Saudi leaders tackle tension in Lebanon Syrian president, Saudi king arrive in Beirut |
'L' star happy to share her 'View' Boston Herald BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Women from Showtime's “The Real L Word” responded to remarks made by “The View's” Elisabeth Hasselbeck earlier this week claiming that some older women turn to same-sex relationships because there are no ... |
