Fraser fir from West Virginia will be picked as this year’s White House Christmas treeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Fraser fir from West Virginia will be the Christmas tree displayed inside the White House this year. Billions of beetles, wildfire spread imperil the northern forests of a warmer worldHAINES JUNCTION, Yukon Territory — A veil of smoke settled over the forest in the shadow of the St. Elias Mountains, in a wilderness whose spruce trees stood tall and gray, a deathly gray even in the greenest heart of a Yukon summer. Environmental groups laud EPA setting limits for nutrient runoff polluting Florida watersCLEARWATER, Fla. — Environmental groups on Friday lauded long-awaited action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set legal limits for farm and urban runoff polluting Florida’s waterways, limits that could serve as a model for other states. After horse’s death, French pm says algae pollution endangers health on some Brittany beachesSAINT-MICHEL-EN-GREVE, France — A French government-sponsored report released Thursday says decomposing algae covering some beaches in Brittany represent a serious health risk and gases that can kill within minutes were detected on a beach where a horse died last month. ‘America’s Best Dressed Real Man’ uses fashion sense to help Miami’s homeless find workMIAMI — The three homeless men stand before well-groomed Frank Kelly, “America’s Best Dressed Real Man” of 2007, according to Esquire Magazine. He’s there to help them get work. Nature: Scientists develop high-yield rice that can grow in deep waterTOKYO — A team of Japanese scientists has discovered genes that enable rice to survive high water, providing hope for better rice production in lowland areas that are affected by flooding. Hundreds of trees felled in NYC’s Central Park by severe storm packing 80 mph winds, lightningNEW YORK — Hundreds of century-old trees lay snapped in half and uprooted throughout Central Park on Wednesday after a severe thunderstorm with winds as high as 80 mph barreled through the city overnight. 1-800-Clunkers? Illinois florist keeps getting calls meant for cash-for-clunker hotlineCHICAGO, Ill. — The government is giving cash for clunkers. It isn’t sending flowers. No injuries as plane carrying 76 passengers runs off runway in Wash.; investigation under wayBELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Federal Aviation Administration is trying to determine what caused a Horizon Air plane carrying 76 passengers to run off a runway and go 50 feet into the grass at an airport in Washington state. Palestinian Fatah movement brings in younger leaders in boost for Mideast peace effortsBETHLEHEM, West Bank — Fatah has elected a rejuvenated leadership that will likely bring the mainstream Palestinian movement more in line with President Barack Obama’s vision for an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement, according to unofficial results released Tuesday. Already insured? Obama pitching his health care plan to those worried about changes in systemWASHINGTON — His approval ratings slipping, President Barack Obama is retooling his message on health care overhaul, aiming to win over Americans who already have insurance. Former sheriff pledges to restore order to Detroit streets as new police chiefDETROIT —Warren Evans once thought he might tame scandal-plagued Detroit City Hall as mayor. As the new police chief, he’s focused on bringing order to streets he has called the “wild, wild West.” Shipwrecked: Archaeologists explore graveyard of sunken ships in Baltic SeaSTOCKHOLM —The fire began in the galley, where the crew had kept a stove burning while they visited a tavern ashore. As the flames devoured her stern, the Anna Maria sank through the ice in the Stockholm archipelago. Profiles of Pittsburgh health-club shooting victimsProfiles of the three women killed Tuesday night in the mass shooting at a health club south of Pittsburgh: NY engineer, passenger he allegedly let drive train during rush hour face criminal chargesMINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Island Rail Road engineer and the passenger he allegedly let drive a train carrying almost 400 riders during rush hour at speeds of up to 80 mph are facing reckless endangerment charges. The engineer has also been charged with official misconduct. Prosecutor: Charges being brought against NY engineer, passenger accused of driving trainMINEOLA, N.Y. — A New York prosecutor says criminal charges are being brought against a Long Island Rail Road engineer and a passenger he allegedly allowed to drive a train. Harvard scholar sends flowers, note to woman who called 911 in incident that led to his arrestBOSTON — Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sent flowers and a note to the woman who unwittingly sparked a national debate on race by calling police to report what she thought might be a break-in at Gates’ home. Skeleton in a suit and tie found sitting in an empty vault at historic Chicago area cemeteryALSIP, Ill. — Skeletal remains of a man wearing a suit and tie were found sitting in a burial vault with no casket in sight at a historic black Illinois cemetery where workers allegedly dug up bodies and dumped them in a scheme to resell plots, officials said Friday. Analysis: Taliban code seen as bid to spruce image as a legitimate resistance groupKABUL — A Taliban code of conduct that pledges to limit attacks on civilians and curb suicide bombings appears aimed at mustering support among the Afghan people and refurbishing the militants’ international image ahead of peace talks widely expected after next month’s presidential elections. USGS study shows number of large-diameter trees in Yosemite National Park has declinedFRESNO, Calif. — Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday there are fewer large-diameter trees growing in Yosemite National Park than in years past, most likely because of climate change. New technology aimed at increasing oil production; lots of oil left in the groundHOUSTON — Imagine having a nice ripe orange, ready for squeezing, but being able to get out only a small amount of juice. There’s got to be more, you just can’t get at it. Top US commander says Japan-US alliance will survive even if elections choose new partyTOKYO — The top commander for U.S. troops in Japan brushed off any possible doubts Tuesday about the durability of the U.S.-Japan security alliance, even if next month’s parliamentary elections put a different party in power. Trying to sell your home? Make sure neighboring properties haven’t fallen into disrepairWhen Vicky Black’s one-story home in Port Richey, Fla., was on the market, prospective buyers told her they liked it. Unfortunately, they made negative comments about her neighbor’s home, which has a stone lawn and little curb appeal. Gulf of Mexico’s ‘dead zone’ of low-oxygen water much smaller than predicted, but still severeNEW ORLEANS — The Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” — where there is too little oxygen in the water for anything to live — is less than half the size predicted earlier this year but also unusually severe, a scientist said Friday. Swedish author sued by Salinger asks NYC appeals court to let him publish his bookNEW YORK — A Swedish author asked a federal appeals court Thursday to reverse a judge’s ruling and let him publish a book he claims is a commentary on J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye.” Fort Bliss soldier pleads guilty to lesser charges in beating death of fellow soldier in TexasFORT BLISS, Texas — A Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he fatally beat another soldier with a baseball bat. AP sources: US mulls payoffs to wean Afghan farmers off poppy cropWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering whether to pay off Afghan farmers to stop them from growing heroin poppies on contract for the Taliban, senior officials said Tuesday. Wife of man killed in NY hotel said in 2002 police report he hit her often, broke her noseWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The wife of a man who was killed last week in a suburban hotel told police in 2002 that he often hit her and once broke her nose. In battle against invasive bugs, plants, some predators become pests, threaten native speciesSAN FRANCISCO — Imported insects have been deployed as foot soldiers in the fight against invasive bugs and plants that cause billions of dollars in damage each year. But some of those imports are proving to be pests themselves that upset the balance of nature and threaten native species. Powerful storms knock out power, uproot trees in Denver area; minor injuries reportedDENVER — More than 50,000 homes and businesses lost power in the Denver area after a powerful storm brought high winds, heavy rain and hail. |
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