Heavy rain prompts flood warnings from NC to NY
RICHMOND, Va. - Relentless rain swept along much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, triggering coastal flood warnings and watches from North Carolina to Long Island.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Source:(AP)
2009-11-12
Young voters who helped elect Obama stayed home
RICHMOND, Va. - Last year, 23-year-old Rashida Hill watched the presidential debates, visited the college political party meetings and put a Barack Obama bumper sticker on her townhouse door. She voted for Obama because she felt like the election was about "being a part of something."
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-11-04
US swine flu deaths surpass 1,000
ATLANTA - More Americans have been vaccinated against seasonal flu this fall than ever before by this time of year, federal health officials said Friday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-10-25
3 Americans share 2009 Nobel physics prize
STOCKHOLM - Three Americans whose 1960s research laid the foundation for today's world of computerized images and lightning-fast communication shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for their work developing fiber-optic cable and the sensor at the heart of digital cameras.
Nations:U.S. Sweden People:Charles Kao Albert Einstein Activities:Hubble Space Telescope Mission Source:(AP)
2009-10-06
U.S. jobless rate hits 26-year high of 9.8 percent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers unexpectedly cut more jobs in September than in August, underscoring the fragility of the economy's recovery from its worst recession in 70 years as businesses remain cautious about the future.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-03
NTSB changes key point in Hudson collision report
WASHINGTON - Federal safety officials investigating a midair collision over the Hudson River changed their account of the accident on a key point Monday, saying an air tour helicopter struck by a small plane wasn't initially visible on radar to an air traffic controller handling the plane.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-08-17
Three indicted in largest U.S. identity theft scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Three men were indicted on Monday for allegedly stealing more than 130 million credit and debit card numbers in what U.S. authorities said they believe is the largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-08-17
Controller was on phone during Hudson River crash
WASHINGTON - A personal phone call and the absence of a supervisor during last week's collision over New York's Hudson River has led to two air traffic controllers being removed from duty, although officials said the actions probably had no impact on the tragedy.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-08-14
7 bodies pulled from Hudson after midair collision
HOBOKEN, N.J. - Divers pulled a helicopter and four more bodies out of the murky Hudson River on Sunday in their search for victims, wreckage and explanations from a midair collision of a sightseeing helicopter and a small plane that killed nine people.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-08-09
3 NJ mayors, lawmakers arrested in corruption case
NEWARK, N.J. - An investigation into the sale of black-market kidneys and fake Gucci handbags evolved into a sweeping probe of political corruption in New Jersey, ensnaring more than 40 people Thursday, including three mayors, two state lawmakers and several rabbis.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-07-23
Scientists: Global warming has already changed oceans
WASHINGTON -- In Washington state , oysters in some areas haven't reproduced for four years, and preliminary evidence suggests that the increasing acidity of the ocean could be the cause. In the Gulf of Mexico , falling oxygen levels in the water have forced shrimp to migrate elsewhere.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Source:(McClatchy)
2009-06-09
White House aide resigns over NYC flyover
WASHINGTON - The White House official who authorized a $328,835 photo-op of Air Force One soaring above New York City resigned Friday just weeks after the flyover sparked panicked workers to rush into the streets and flashbacks to Sept. 11. Louis Caldera said the controversy had "made it impossible for me to effectively lead the White House Military Office," which is responsible for presidential aircraft.
Nations:U.S. People:Robert Gates Barack Obama John McCain Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-05-08
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