 The Hindu | Gas-line blast in San Bruno - neighborhood burns San Francisco Chronicle A home burned as the sun set on a San Bruno neighborhood. A blast believed to be caused by a natural gas explosion ravaged a San Bruno neighborhood Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (09-09) 22:03 PDT SAN BRUNO -- With a thunderous roar heard for miles, ... San Bruno explosion and fire destroys dozens of homes; one dead, many injured Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion Gas blast razes Bay Area homes |
10 Sep 10 00:42
 Reuters | US Pastor Reconsidering Plan to Burn Qurans Voice of America Photo: AP A US pastor says he is reconsidering plans to burn Qurans on Saturday, amid concerns the event could spark violence by Islamic extremists around the world. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and religious leaders have reached out to the pastor, ... US pastor 'suspends' Quran burning Phil Sandlin/AP About-turn Later, Florida Pastor May Burn Quran |
09 Sep 10 23:16
 Reuters | Saints begin title defense by dropping Vikings Washington Post Quarterback Brett Favre, a late arrival to the Vikings this summer, completed 15 of 27 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. (Gerald Herbert) By Mark Maske Their defense held Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in check, and the Saints did just ... Saints defense steals spotlight from highlight-reel offense Saints relearn importance of offensive balance What We Learned: Saints beat Vikings |
10 Sep 10 01:17
 Reuters | Federal judge rules 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is unconstitutional Los Angeles Times The judge plans to issue an injunction preventing the government from barring openly gay service members. The Justice Dept., which defended the policy during the trial, can appeal the decision. By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times A federal judge in ... Judge rules on military gay ban 'Don't ask, don't tell' called unconstitutional US judge rules ban on gays in military unconstitutional |
09 Sep 10 23:58
 Globe and Mail | 2 shot dead at Kraft cookie plant in Pa., 1 hurt The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A woman who had just been suspended from her job and escorted from a Kraft Foods Inc. facility returned with a handgun and opened fire Thursday, killing two people and critically injuring a third before being taken into custody about an ... 2 killed, 1 hurt in plant shooting after suspended employee opens fire 2 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Kraft plant 2 dead at Kraft plant, woman arrested |
10 Sep 10 01:23
 MiamiHerald.com | Colorado wildfire may threaten Boulder Los Angeles Times Some residents are told to prepare to evacuate in case gusty winds push the blaze toward the city of 100000. Associated Press A Colorado wildfire that has destroyed 170 homes showed no signs of relenting Thursday as wind gusts of more than 40 mph ... As winds pick up, wildfire may shift to Boulder Fight against Colorado wildfire far from over Wildfire sets sights on Boulder as wind picks up |
10 Sep 10 00:10
 ABC Online | Chinese Muslims celebrate fast-breaking festival Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Millions of Muslims across China celebrated Eid al-Fitr Friday, the festival that signals the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan -- a season of fasting and spiritual reflection. Early Friday, Muslims of different ... Students as teachers: UH Muslim students talk about faith Obama Sends Best Wishes to Muslims for Eid-al-Fitr Leaders call for unity as Muslims mark Eid, nation observes 9/11 |
09 Sep 10 21:32
 Reuters | Officials: Goolsbee to get key economic post at White House CNN International Washington (CNN) -- President Obama could announce as early as Friday morning that he will tap Austan Goolsbee to be chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to two senior ... Obama to tap Chicago economist for post Obama taps Goolsbee as top White House economist Obama to name Austan Goolsbee head of his economic advisory council |
10 Sep 10 01:33
 Telegraph.co.uk | Death toll in Vladikavkaz market blast reaches 17 RIA Novosti VLADIKAVKAZ, September 10 (RIA Novosti) - One more person has died of their injuries after a suicide bombing in the southern Russia city of Vladikavkaz, bringing the death toll to 17. Thursday morning's attack devastated the main market in the capital ... Russia mourns bomb victims as death toll rises to 17 Suicide car bombing in southern Russia kills 17 At least 17 dead in Russian republic after suicide car bombing |
10 Sep 10 00:25
 Washington Post | After Daley takes off, pilots hope to land new Meigs Chicago Tribune With Mayor Richard Daley set to leave his post next year, it's time to bring back Meigs Field, say private pilots who still bemoan the shutdown of the lakefront airport seven years ago. Pilots from across the country ... Obama says aide is focused on job Next Mayor Will Face Tough Decisions to Solve Financial Mess Don't Count on Mayor Rahm |
09 Sep 10 23:28
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