California apartments evacuated as cliff erodes
Tenants of Pacifica, California, apartments were under evacuation Thursday after erosion threatened the cliff on which their building sits, a city official said.
Archive for December 18th, 2009
Martial Arts Group Defends Ban on Nazi-Like Apparel
The most popular mixed martial arts organizations in the United States are standing by its decision to ban apparel from a California clothing company due to offensive neo-Nazi imagery.
Push to Salvage Climate Pact
Obama, struggling to find some success at a choatic Copenhagen climate conference, warns U.S. is prepared to walk away rather than accept ‘hollow victory’• YOU DECIDE: Is Obama’s Trip to Copenhagen Worth It?• EXCLUSIVE: New World Environmental Regulator?• Chavez ‘Still’ Smells Sulfur in Reference to Obama• FOX FORUM: The Crackup in Copenhagen
Senate Descent Into Health Brawl
With just days left to prove they can pass health care legislation, Senate Dems detour to an intraparty fight• YOU DECIDE: Can Dems Pass Health Care Bill?• FOX FORUM: Time for Obama to Pivot to Plan B
Obama: U.S. close to new arms treaty with Russia
President Obama says the United States and Russia are “quite close” to agreeing on a new arms control treaty.
CDC: People in sunny states happiest, N.Y. least
People in sunny, outdoorsy states Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida say they’re the happiest Americans, and researchers think they know …
Investigators probe Wisconsin ski lift mishap
Investigators were trying to determine Friday how a packed ski lift suddenly ran backward, injuring at least a dozen people.
California apartments evacuated as cliff erodes
Tenants of Pacifica, California, apartments were under evacuation Thursday after erosion threatened the cliff on which their building sits, a city official said.
‘King Sister’ Yvonne dies at 89
Yvonne King Burch, a leading voice and driving force in “America’s First Family of Song,” died this week just a month short of her 90th birthday, her family said.
Iraqi Official Says Iranian Troops Seized Iraq Oil Well
Iraq’s deputy foreign minister says Iranian troops have seized an oil well in southern Iraq along their disputed border.
Docs Preparing to Extract Needles From Toddler
Doctors are getting ready to perform emergency surgery on a Brazilian toddler with 42 sewing needles that were allegedly inserted into him by his stepfather during a series of bizarre rituals.
GM to Shut Down Saab
Swedish automaker to end production
Arizona law officer hit, killed by other officer’s car
An Arizona law officer has died after being struck by another officer’s patrol car while laying down spike strips during a high-speed …
Doctors to extract needles from Brazilian toddler
Doctors prepared Friday to perform emergency surgery on a Brazilian toddler to remove some of the 42 sewing needles that were …
3 al-Qaeda suspects charged in African drug case
Three accused al-Qaeda associates have been arrested in Africa and brought to New York on charges they conspired to support …
Dems Get Double the Stimulus Pleasure
Dem districts get nearly twice as much stimulus money as GOP districts, regardless of job losses, study finds
Israel Divided on Soldier Release Deal
Prime Minister Netanyahu reluctant to sign-off on pact to secure release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit
Democrats Descend IntoSenate Health Care Brawl
With just days left to prove they can pass health care legislation, Senate Dems seeking a rendezvous with history have instead detoured to an intraparty fight• Nelson Could Support Filibuster of Senate Health Bill• Franken Shuts Down Lieberman on Senate Floor • YOU DECIDE: Can Dems Pass Health Care Bill?• Liberals Ready to ‘Fight’ Over [...]
‘King Sister’ Yvonne dies at 89
Yvonne King Burch, a leading voice and driving force in “America’s First Family of Song,” died this week just a month short of her 90th birthday, her family said.
Senate ends debate on defense spending
Facing year-end holidays and running out of time to discuss health care reform, the Senate voted early Friday to end debate on funding for the Department of Defense.
