Reuters | Voices: Reaction to Israel's attack Aljazeera.net The interception on the convoy is unacceptable ... Israel will have to bear the consequences of its actions. We strongly condemn it and await an immediate explanation. By targeting innocent civilians, Israel once again clearly displayed that it tot » |
Reuters | Obama to visit Gulf, defends oil spill response CNN (CNN) -- President Obama is expected to visit Louisiana on Friday to observe cleanup efforts and speak to local officials about capping the undersea oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico. His visit will be the second to the region since the spill occurred ... Drilling limits raise fears for jobs, prices Obama Heading to Louisiana for Oil Spill Update Obama bans new drilling, defends U.S. response |
msnbc.com | DeWyze triumphs over Bowersox on `American Idol' The Associated Press LOS ANGELES â€" Lee DeWyze, a paint store clerk who overcame his shyness to impress "American Idol" judges and viewers with his spirit and soulful voice, triumphed Wednesday over bluesy musician Crystal Bowersox in the contest's ninth season. ... Crystal Bowersox after 'American Idol' finale: 'I wouldn't have tried out if I ... Simon Cowell Feels the Love on "American Idol" Send-Off The Real Idol Leaves the Stage |
Reuters | US declares fishery disaster in 3 Gulf states Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US government has declared a "fishery disaster" in the seafood-producing states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama due to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, making them eligible for federal funds, Commerce Secretary Gary ... BP Should Lead Effort to Stop Spill, Says Coast Guard |
Senate Democrats miss vote threshold to advance financial reform bill Chicago Tribune â€" With one Democrat absent and two others voting no, the Senate failed on Wednesday to get the 60 votes needed to avoid a filibuster and bring a proposed huge overhaul of financial regulations to a vote. ... Senate fails to end debate on bank regulation bill Senate Fails to Move Forward on W » |
BBC News | BP hopes tube will siphon Gulf oil to tanker The Associated Press Undersea robots tried to thread a sm » |
The Guardian | Deepwater Horizon blast triggered by methane bubble, report shows The Guardian The deadly blast on board the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico was triggered by a bubble of methane gas, an investigation by BP has revealed. A report into last month's blast said the gas escaped from the oil well and shot up the drill ... Obama oil response: aggressive as crisis unfolded `Dome' placed over oil well Do We Re » |
