Hurricane Alex could slam into northeast Mexico Wednesday night - CNN

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Hurricane Alex could slam into northeast Mexico Wednesday night CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Jimmy Buffett is doing a benefit concert for the Gulf Coast, but first, the singer talks to Anderson Cooper about his love for the region. Don't miss "AC360°" at 10 pm ET Thursday. Miami, Florida (CNN) -- Gulf Coast residents ... Hurricane Alex begins dumping rain on south Texas Houston Chronicle BP relief well weeks away, hurricane hinders cleanup Reuters Hurricane Alex Gathers Strength as It Nears the Mexican Coast BusinessWeek W »

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Spy terminology - The Guardian

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Spy terminology The Guardian • Illegals The name used by Russia's overseas intelligence agency, the SVR, for its secret agents living in the US. • Legend The false identities provided to the illegals before they leave Russia, and then built up inside the US. ... State Department Downplays Damage of Russian Spy Case Voice of America Spy Talk: Anna Chapman, accused spy, is Internet sensation Washington Post State Department plays down f »

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U.S. arrests 10 for spying for Russia - Reuters

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U.S. arrests 10 for spying for Russia Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US authorities said on Monday they have broken up a spy ring that carried out deep-cover work in the United States to recruit political sources and gather information for the Russian government. Authorities charged 11 individuals ... Feds arrest 10 accused of being Russian agents CNN International 10  »

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Argentina again sends Mexico packing from World Cup - Los Angeles Times

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Argentina again sends Mexico packing from World Cup Los Angeles Times Some bad officiating and worse Mexican b »

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World Cup 2010: United States dramatic run ends in extra time as Ghana ... - New York Daily News

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World Cup 2010: United States dramatic run ends in extra time as Ghana ... New York Daily News Ghana's Asamoah Gyan scores the eventual game-winning goal past Tim Howard in the third minute of extra time as the Africans beat the United States and advance to the quarterfinals. Clint Dempsey and company can't overcome another poor ... World Cup Player Ratings: USA 1-2 Ghana Yahoo! Sports United States 1-2 Ghana CBSSports.com Ghana eliminates Team USA from World Cup msnbc.com BBC Sport -CBS News -Fifa.com  »

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Rolling Stone broke interview ground rules with McChrystal, senior military ... - Washington Post

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Rolling Stone broke interview ground rules with McChrystal, senior military ... Washington Post President Obama removes McChrystal as commander of US and NATO troops in Afghanistan on Wednesday after remarks he made in a magazine interview about top administration officials. By Karen DeYoung But the command has concluded from its own review of ... Petraeus set to review Afghan rules of engagement CNN Petraeus to Modify Afghanistan Rules of Engagement, Source Says FOXNews Petraeus Appointment Greeted with Praise, Uncertainty in Afghanistan Voice of America Newsweek -USA Today -New York Times (blog)  »

Score one for Skilling - MarketWatch

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Score one for Skilling MarketWatch By MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tucked somewhere between due process and due justice is a murky social substrata inhabited by guys like Jeff Skilling. It's like that dark space in the w »

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In replacing McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus, Obama reasserts authority - Christian Science Monitor

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In replacing McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus, Obama reasserts authority Christian Science Monitor Facing a ch »

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Judge Drills Hole in Deepwater Ban; Obama Promises Immediate Appeal - ABC News

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Judge Drills Hole in Deepwater Ban; Obama Promises Immediate Appeal ABC News A federal judge ruled today that the Interior Department had acted "arbitrarily" when it issued a six-month moratorium on  »

High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama - The Associated Press

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High court upholds anti-terror law prized by Obama The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" The Supreme Court upheld the government's authority Monday to ban aid to designated terrorist groups, even when that support is intended to steer the groups toward peaceful and legal activities. The court left intact a federal law that the ... Supreme Court upholds terrorism support law Reuters Supreme Court upholds law against advising terrorists Los Angeles Times Supreme Court Affirms Ban on Aiding Groups Tied to Terror New York Times Kansas City Star -CNN -ABC News  »

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Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP - CNN

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Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, raised eyebrows last week with his defense of BP at a congressional hearing. Washington (CNN) -- A top Democrat kept up the Joe Barton drumbeat Sunday, saying the Republican legislator's defense of BP ... Barton Apology to BP Turns Oil Spill Into Political Footb »

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White House Chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by Hayward - USA Today

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White House Chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by Hayward USA Today White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel says BP CEO Tony Hayward has made another gaffe by going to a yacht race in England while oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, the Associated Press reports. To report corrections and clarifications, ... BP Tries to Clarify Who Is in Charge in Gulf New York Times White House chief: Yacht trip another gaffe by BP The Associated Press BP CEO Tony Hayward attends posh English yacht race as a break from Gulf oil ... New York Daily News MarketWatch -MyFox Detroit  »

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Angry fans deface Wikipedia page of USA-Slovenia referee - USA Today

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Angry fans deface Wikipedia page of USA-Slovenia referee USA Today Koman Coulibaly is a household name  »

Justices rule in favor of California police chief who read employee's texts - Los Angeles Times

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Justices rule in favor of California police chief who read employee's texts Los Angeles Times The Supreme Court says the Ontario employer's perusal of an officer's sexu »

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Apple apologizes for iPhone 4 ordering fiasco - Computerworld

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Apple apologizes for iPhone 4 ordering fiasco Computerworld Computerworld - Apple today apologized for the iPhone 4 ordering mess yesterday, and boasted that it and its carrier partners had taken more then 600000 orders for its new smartphone. Meanwhile, AT&T confirmed that is has suspended ... AT&T quits taking iPhone 4 orders due to high demand USA Today Post Tech: AT&T suspends iPhone pre-orders after web glitch Washington Post AT&T Stops iPhone 4 Pre-Orders, Apple Shipping July 2 PC Magazine Reuters -BusinessWeek -PC World  »

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US Man Held in Pakistan Had Sights on bin Laden - New York Times

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US Man Held in Pakistan Had Sights on bin Laden New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan â€" A middle-aged Californian, on a self-proclaimed mission to help American troops, armed himself with a dagger, a pistol, a sword, Christian texts, hashish and night vision goggles and headed ... American on  »

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Huckaby gets life without parole in killing of daughter's playmate - CNN

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Huckaby gets life without parole in killing of daughter's playmate CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Former Sunday school teacher Melissa Huckaby breaks into tears at her sentencing Monday. She received a life sentence . (CNN) -- Former Sunday School teacher Melissa Huckaby apologized Monday in a California courtroom after being ... Huckaby apologizes as details of killing emerge San Francisco Chronicle Huckaby sentenced to life in prison for Sandra Cantu killing; hearing on ... San Jose Mercury News Evidence Against Huckaby Detailed For 1st Time CBS 5 People Magazine -IndyPosted -The Associated Press  »

Obama will demand BP establish escrow account to handle oil spill claims - Washington Post

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Obama will demand BP establish escrow account to handle oil spill claims Washington Post By Ed O'Keefe and Anne E. Kornblut President Obama will demand that BP establish an escrow account to compensate for Gulf Coast oil spill claims when he meets with company executives on Wednesday, White House officials said Sunday. ... Obama Plans to Force BP's Hand on Oil Spill Fund New York Times Obama to address nation on oil disaster CNN Obama wants BP to establish spill escrow account Reuters USA Today -Voice of America -CBS News  »

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Argentina misses chances but beats Nigeria 1-0 - The Associated Press

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Argentina misses chances but beats Nigeria 1-0 The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG â€" Even though Lionel Messi baffled Nigeria's defenders, Argentina still had to sweat out Diego Maradona's first World Cup victory as a coach. Gabriel Heinze scored on a diving header in the sixth minute, the only one of seven shots on goal ... Maradona welcomes calming victory BBC Sport Recap: Nigeria vs. Argentina MiamiHerald.com Final: Argentina 1, Nigeria 0 New York Times (blog) Yahoo! Sports -FOXNews -CBSSports.com  »

Parents of US teen sailor defend record attempt - AFP

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Parents of US teen sailor defend record attempt AFP LOS ANGELES â€" The parents of a 16-year-old sailor stranded in the Indian Ocean defended their daughter's solo round the world record attempt Friday as the teenager awaited rescue from her stricken yacht. Abby Sunderland became the center of an ... Rescue teams slated to reach stranded sailor in 24 hours CNN Help on the Way for American Teen Sailor Voice of America Abby sitting tight and waiting for rescue The Australian Vanity Fair -AHN |  »

As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew - msnbc.com

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As spill costs mount, BP shares tumble anew msnbc.com LONDON - BP shares sank in London to their lowest levels in 13 years as US lawmakers pressed the British oil company to halt its dividend payments and fork out more compensation for damage caused by the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ... Push for BP to Halt Dividends Hits Resistance in Britain New York Times Obama to meet oil rig relatives BBC News BP increases amount of leaked Gulf oil it captures Reuters The Associated Press -CBS News -W »

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UN Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions - Voice of America

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UN Security Council Approves New Iran Sanctions Voice of America The United Nations Security Council has approved a fourth round of sanctions against Iran for its controversial nuclear program. Twelve of the 15 Council members voted for the sanctions resolution Wednesday. Brazil and Turkey voted "no" and Lebanon ... UN Security Council Passes New Sanctions Against Iran New York Times UN hits Iran with new sanctions over nuclear programme Telegraph.co.uk UN Security Council approves Iran sanctions on 12 to 2 vote Washington Post The Guardian -W »

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As Obama Blasts BP, Progress Is Mixed in the Gulf - New York Times

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As Obama Blasts BP, Progress Is Mixed in the Gulf New York Times President Obama said on Tuesday that he would have fired BP's chief executive, Tony Hayward, over the handling of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, if Mr. Hayward worked for him. Mr. Obama's remarks, part of an ... BP Boosts Oil Collection at Spill Site W »

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Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four - Voice of America

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Israeli Navy Fires on Palestinian Divers Off Gaza, Killing Four Voice of America Photo: AP Israeli forces have killed four Palestinian divers that Israel says were heavily armed and preparing to carry out a terrorist attack. The Israel Defense Forces says its navy spotted several men in diving suits off the coast of the Gaza Strip. ... Israel Ambassador Rejects Flotilla Clash Inquiry New York Times Turkish PM presses for Palestinian unity, says ready to help AFP Hamas refuses to  »

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Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day - New York Times

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Cap Reported to Recover 10000 Barrels of Oil a Day New York Times HOUSTON â€" A cap placed over a ruptured well spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico is capturing about 10000 barrels a day, or roughly half of the estimated flow, Adm. Thad W.  »

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