12/16/2011 5:55:50 AM
 Globe and Mail | Romney back in front-runner mode in Republican race Reuters Republican presidential candidates, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (L) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA), shake hands at the conclusion of the Republican Party presidential candidates debate in Sioux City, Iowa, ... Next Stop: Iowa Clients of Gingrich's firm benefited from his support of stimulus funds Republican Frontrunner Gingrich Defends 'Electability' in Last Debate |
12/16/2011 6:46:50 AM
 Christian Science Monitor | Christopher Hitchens was militant pundit and humanist Christian Science Monitor He was a most engaged, prolific and public intellectual who wrote numerous books, was a frequent television commentator and a contributor to Vanity Fair, Slate and other publications. He became a popular author in 2007 thanks to 'God is Not Great,&#t,' a ... Christopher Hitchens, RIP 'A great voice falls silent': Christopher Hitchens tributes pour in on Twitter Provocative British-Born Author Christopher Hitchens Dead at 62 |
12/16/2011 6:13:39 AM
 USA Today | Lawmakers Agree on Budget, Weigh Payroll Tax Cut Extension San Francisco Chronicle Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The US Senate's top Democrat said his colleagues are considering a two-month extension of an expiring payroll tax cut and extended unemployment benefits if they are unable to strike a deal on a longer-term plan with Republicans. ... Congressional leaders reach spending deal to avoid government shutdown Shutdown Likely Averted as Tax Talks Go On Three myths about the detention bill |
12/16/2011 6:46:33 AM
 USA Today | Perry defends Joe Arpaio CBS News Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry listens as he gets the endorsement of Maricopa County, Ariz. Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Nov. 29, 2011, during a campaign stop at Joey's Diner in Amherst, NH Justice's Civil Rights Division alleged that ... Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Fires Back Against Fed's Report Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Accused By Feds Of Violating Civil Rights 'Don't make me a whipping boy': America's toughest sheriff slams government ... |
12/16/2011 6:27:54 AM
 Los Angeles Times | 60 Freeway won't reopen until Saturday at earliest, officials say Los Angeles Times Work was continuing today to demolish the Paramount Boulevard bridge over the 60 Freeway, but complications discovered late Thursday mean that the highway, closed since Wednesday noon, may not reopen by this afternoon's rush hour, ... 60 Freeway still closed in Montebello, may open Saturday Statement From Montebello Mayor Frank Gomez on 60 Freeway Incident 60 Freeway closure extended due to new challenges |
12/16/2011 6:57:05 AM
 Los Angeles Times | White House stands by Medal of Honor award Washington Post The White House on Thursday stood by the decision of the Department of Defense to award the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Dakota Meyer despite a report that the Marine Corps embellished some of Meyer's actions in presenting his story to the public. ... White House defends vetting of Medal of Honor story Medal of Honor Recipient Drops Defamation Lawsuit Decorated Marine Settles Suit With Defense Contractor |
12/16/2011 6:52:13 AM
 Boston.com | Army opens hearing on accused Army leaker Boston.com By Pauline Jelinek and David Dishneau AP / December 16, 2011 FORT MEADE, Md.รข€"The US military opened its pretrial hearing for accused leaker Army Pfc. Bradley Manning on Friday in a heavily secured courtroom where Manning, dressed in his Army camouflage ... Stakes are high as Army opens its argument for court-martialing accused leaker ... Case of accused Army leaker carries high stakes Hearing held on Bradley Manning court-martial |
12/16/2011 6:40:56 AM
 Bloomberg | Consumer Prices in U.S. Probably Little Changed as Gasoline Costs Dropped Bloomberg Overall consumer prices increased 3.4 percent in the 12 months ended November, the smallest year-over-year increase since April. Overall consumer prices increased 3.4 percent in the 12 months ended November, the smallest year-over-year increase since ... Treasuries Are Little Changed as US Consumer Prices Stagnate Consumer prices were unchanged in November Consumer Prices Stay Even |
12/16/2011 5:15:40 AM
 MiamiHerald.com | Slap at 'lone killer' theory New York Post By SELIM ALGAR In a rare public rebuke, Suffolk County's top law-enforcement official blasted the outgoing county police chief's theory that there is a single Long Island serial killer. District Attorney Thomas Spota said Police Commissioner Richard ... On Long Island, Theory of Single Killer Divides Officials In split with police, prosecutor discounts lone killer theory in beach remains ... DA discounts lone killer theory in NY bodies case |
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