Audit: TVA shoreline deals with NC congressman, others appear to show preferential treatmentKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Wealthy and influential people seeking private lakeshore access to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s 11,000 miles of shoreline on the Tennessee River system appeared to receive preferential treatment, according to an audit. Sharad Yadav demands a separate quota for OBCs in Women’s BillNEW DELHI - After threatening to consume poison if the Women’s Reservation Bill is passed Janata Dal (U) chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday demanded a separate quota for backward castes to be included in the Women’s Bill. 2 US journalists on trial in Pyongyang amid tensions over North Korea’s nuclear defianceSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s top court began hearing the case Thursday of two American journalists accused of crossing into the country illegally and engaging in “hostile acts” — charges that could draw a 10-year sentence in a labor camp. NASA clears shuttle Endeavour for June 13 launch to space station, 5 spacewalks plannedCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has cleared space shuttle Endeavour for a June 13 launch to the international space station. 2 convicted murderers captured in western New York after Arkansas prison escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A pair of convicted murderers were captured in New York state Tuesday after a 20-mile chase in the same car they used to flee from an Arkansas prison last week while wearing guard uniforms. Obama, adviser meet with Israeli official ahead of president’s trip to Middle EastWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday told Israel’s defense minister that Jerusalem must stop allowing West Bank settlements to grow, reiterating his stance in the hours before leaving for the Middle East on a trip to improve relations with Muslims. Pending US home sales rise more than expected in April, biggest monthly jump in nearly 8 yearsWASHINGTON — The number of U.S. homebuyers who agreed to buy a previously occupied home took the largest monthly jump in nearly eight years in April, but there are still plenty of danger signs for the U.S. housing market. US House panel drops India mention in Pakistan aid billWASHINGTON - A US House panel has dropped explicit demands for preventing terrorist attacks against India and access to nuclear smuggler A.Q.Khan as conditions in a legislation that triples US aid to Pakistan to $1.5 billion annually. Red Sox 4, Angels 3E_Lowell (5), Lugo (2). DP_Los Angeles 1. LOB_Boston 7, Los Angeles 10. 2B_Varitek (8). HR_J.Drew (5). SB_Ellsbury (16), Abreu (13). CS_Hunter (2). S_Figgins, Willits. SF_M.Izturis, K.Morales. Venezuelan NGOs warn proposed law could clamp down on critical organizationsCARACAS, Venezuela — Prominent Venezuelan nongovernmental organizations warned Thursday that a bill being drafted by lawmakers loyal to President Hugo Chavez could be used to financially strangle groups that criticize the government. Latest economic reports offer hope that recession may ease, lift S&P into black for the yearWASHINGTON — Evidence that housing is poised to improve and optimism about the results of banking “stress tests” raised hopes Monday that the recession is easing and helped lift a key stock market measure into the black for the year. Old book from Texas pharmacy where Dr Pepper was invented goes up for auctionDALLAS — Poking through antiques stores while traveling through the Texas Panhandle, Bill Waters stumbled across a tattered old ledger book filled with formulas. Cardinals 6, Nationals 2DP_St. Louis 2. LOB_St. Louis 4, Washington 6. 2B_Pujols (5), Duncan (8), N.Johnson (3), Dukes (5). 3B_Flores (2). HR_Thurston (1), Pujols (9), Duncan (3), Ludwick (6), W.Harris (1). BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system would threaten bowl gamesWASHINGTON — The coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series says a switch to a playoff system would threaten the existence of celebrated bowl games. Cardinals 9, Nationals 4E_Flores (1). LOB_St. Louis 11, Washington 7. 2B_Schumaker (5), Ankiel (6), A.Hernandez (5). 3B_Flores (1). HR_Pujols (8), Zimmerman (5). SB_Pujols (4), Greene (1). CS_Dukes (4). SF_Rasmus, Ankiel, Barden. Bankruptcy trial tries to unravel who is responsible for collapse of ritzy Montana resortMISSOULA, Mont. — The founders of the Yellowstone Club are trading blame over who is responsible for the financial collapse of the Montana haven for the rich that has fallen more than $400 million into debt. Sen. Specter switches to a Democrat, pushing party near 60-vote filibuster-resistant majorityWASHINGTON — Veteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate’s defection that pushed Democrats to within a seat of a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority with President Barack Obama’s key legislative priorities on the horizon. Gore, Gingrich debate the Earth’s future in a matchup of rival wonksWASHINGTON — Al Gore paused during his descent from atop the Democratic stairs toward a witness table where he and an old rival, Newt Gingrich, were to debate the very future of Planet Earth. He glided over to a former aide and grinned. Gingrich says Democratic climate proposal punishes American people with high costs, lost jobsWASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says a Democratic proposal to limit global warming pollution will “punish the American people” with higher energy costs and lost jobs. Gingrich appeared before a House subcommittee writing a broad energy and climate bill aimed at cutting greenhouse gases by 80 percent by mid-century. Men find abandoned safe thought to be century old, rusted shut with locks broken offTULSA, Okla. — Two men said they’ve found an abandoned safe by the side of some railroad tracks and that it could be more than a century old. Bill Dodd, one of the men who found the safe about a month and a half ago, says it weighs about 4,000 pounds. It’s now on display at an east Tulsa sign company while the men decide what to do with it. Wisconsin passes bill requiring insurers to cover cochlear implants; gov. promises to signMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin could become the first state requiring private insurance companies to cover cochlear implants for children with severe hearing problems. Senate wants $5M to study financial crisis, on track to approve $245 million targeting fraudWASHINGTON — The Senate has agreed to spend $5 million to investigate the cause of the economic crisis as it moves toward passing a $245 million bill that would substantially increase the number of FBI agents and prosecutors working mortgage fraud. Struggling paper makers get unexpected windfall from tax credit that could be short-livedWASHINGTON — A law to make the earth a little greener is giving paper mills an unintended multibillion-dollar tax windfall with the help of a little diesel fuel. Analysis: Defying early doubters, Clinton is off to a drama-free start as Obama’s top diplomatWASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama chose Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state, skeptics foresaw trouble: a clash of ego and ambition, a conflict of policy priorities between former campaign rivals. The economic cost of addressing climate change marks debate; Pelosi vows approval this year.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? State of Michigan may owe General Motors $116 million in tax refunds after court rulingLANSING, Mich. — General Motors Corp. may get tax refunds totaling $116 million after a judge ruled for the automaker in its dispute with the state. Congress promises to build bullfighting ring in GoaPANAJI - After passing a controversial legislation in the Goa assembly that legalises bullfights, the Congress has now promised a government funded bull-fighting arena as part of its poll agenda. Julianne Moore to play Hillary Clinton in ‘Special Relationship’NEW DELHI - Julianne Moore has reportedly been roped in to play Hillary Clinton in a new movie ‘Special Relationship’. Indian biz leaders build bridges with Obama teamWASHINGTON - A group of Indian business leaders is in town to build bridges with the new Barack Obama administration and outline the opportunities as also the concerns to overcome in raising India-US commercial ties to a new level. CPI-M assures review of 123 AgreementNEW DELHI - The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has emphasised on the review and re-working of the 123 Agreement with the US for civil nuclear cooperation in its election manifesto released today. |
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