CIA report says interrogators threatened to kill detainee’s children, assault relativesWASHINGTON — A newly declassified CIA report says interrogators threatened to kill the children of a Sept. 11 suspect. Lawyer: Chase should be responsible for $300M in losses to WaMu retirement accountsSEATTLE — Lawyers for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and for Washington Mutual Inc. fund managers, directors and a former chief executive asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit by WaMu employees whose retirement accounts have vaporized. Jaime Pressly and Simran Singh engaged
Bill to allow people to carry concealed guns from state to state fails in close Senate voteWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday rejected letting people carry hidden guns in 48 states if they have a concealed weapon permit in any one of them, a rare victory for gun control advocates in a Democratic-controlled Congress that has been friendly to the gun lobby. STIMULUS WATCH: US saves millions more when companies compete for work, AP analysis showsWASHINGTON — The Defense Department frequently awards no-bid work to small contractors for repairs at military bases under the new economic stimulus law, costing taxpayers millions of dollars more than when businesses compete for the work, according to an Associated Press analysis of 570 such contracts. New York Times wins 3 Loeb Awards for business journalism, struggling McClatchy gets 3 honorsLOS ANGELES — McClatchy & Co., one of the companies hardest hit by the crisis in the newspaper industry, was honored for its coverage of the economic meltdown. Cardinals overcome 5 homers for 8-7 victory over Reds in 10-inning, 4½-hour marathonCINCINNATI — Paul Janish swung at the game’s 401st pitch and hit it high and foul, leaving plenty of room for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols to drift over, make the catch and finally end the game. And, what a game! Even the losers had to smile. No champagne for Barcelona as Villarreal force dramatic drawMADRID - Barcelona came close to clinching the Spanish football league title, but were finally held to a 3-3 draw by defiant Villarreal. Fire in one of the country’s top wedding destinations kindles fear in brides-to-beLOS ANGELES — Bride-to-be Carrie Beers has been planning to hold her intimate wedding among winding staircases, terraced gardens and 13 acres of avocado orchards at a Spanish-style villa tucked into a Santa Barbara canyon. Eric Staal scores twice and Hurricanes push Bruins to brink of elimination with 4-1 winRALEIGH, N.C. — There’s a reason the Carolina Hurricanes call Jussi Jokinen’s line the “Finnish line.” Because of him, the Boston Bruins are nearly finished. Braves 4, Marlins 2E_Jo.Baker (2). DP_Florida 2. LOB_Atlanta 6, Florida 4. 2B_Kotchman (11). HR_Kotchman (1), D.Ross (3), Ha.Ramirez 2 (5). SB_K.Johnson (1). CS_Francoeur (1), Bonifacio (2). S_A.Sanchez. Spectacle brews as porn star may take on La. senator rebounding from prostitution scandalBATON ROUGE, La. — Stormy Daniels strode onstage at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant in a tight black blouse with a plunging neckline and a knee-length skirt in the popular purple of Louisiana State University. She introduced herself with a warning. Germany’s Commerzbank reports first quarter loss of $991 millionFRANKFURT — Germany’s Commerzbank AG reported Friday a large first quarter loss as the bank, struggling to recover from the effects of the global financial crisis, made provisions for bad loans and investments. Barcelona advances to European Champions League final against Manchester UnitedLONDON — Barcelona advanced to the European Champions League final against Manchester United in dramatic fashion, tying Chelsea 1-1 Wednesday night when Andres Iniesta scored in the third minute of second-half injury time. Bruni, Sarkozy saved me from alcoholism, claims ex- chauffeurLONDON - French First Lady Carla Bruni and President Nicolas Sarkozy have emerged as the heroes in a new book that details the glamorous world inside the Elysée Palace. NBA great Dave Bing elected Detroit mayor in runoff against incumbent Ken Cockrel Jr.DETROIT — Basketball legend Dave Bing was elected Tuesday as Detroit’s mayor through the end of the year, sweeping the incumbent from office in the city with myriad problems. Obama raises high-tech hackles with plan for higher taxes on overseas earningsSAN FRANCISCO — President Barack Obama’s plan to impose U.S. taxes on corporate America’s overseas profits threatens to open a big crater in the financial statements of technology companies. Carl Crawford swipes 6 bases, ties modern MLB record as Rays beat Red Sox 5-3ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carl Crawford noticed the buzz, but had no clue what the fuss was all about. Marchant scores in 3rd OT, lifting Ducks to 4-3 series-evening win against Red WingsDETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Marian Hossa led the Detroit Red Wings in points and goals, respectively, during the regular season. A day in the recession: Job hunting, a free meal, an auction, _ and a prayerIt’s a rainy spring morning and Tamara Ogier plants herself at a table in a Spartan room in the Atlanta federal courthouse, computer and tape recorder at hand, ready to hear another day’s stories of financial ruin. Indians 6, Tigers 5E_V.Martinez (1), Mi.Cabrera (3). DP_Cleveland 1. LOB_Cleveland 11, Detroit 3. 2B_DeRosa (4), Dellucci 2 (2), Inge (4), Everett (4). HR_Peralta (1), Mi.Cabrera (5). SB_Granderson (3). SF_Sizemore. Athletics 4, Rangers 2DP_Texas 1. LOB_Oakland 10, Texas 12. 2B_O.Cabrera (3), K.Suzuki (5), Byrd (7), M.Young (8). HR_Holliday (1), An.Jones (3), Blalock (6). SF_K.Suzuki, Powell. Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo unanimously picked for All-Rookie teamNEW YORK — Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Memphis guard O.J. Mayo are unanimous selections to the All-Rookie team. 61 activists arrested at anti-torture rally outside the White HouseWASHINGTON — Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Ken Crowley stood silently facing the White House. Obama hails nation’s wounded warriors at kickoff of three-day bike rideWASHINGTON — It’s called the “White House to Lighthouse” ride for wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. President Barack Obama says like a lot of great ideas, it originated in a bar. GM bondholder committee offers to give up $27B in debt for majority stake in restructured GMNEW YORK — General Motors Corp. bondholders want a majority stake in the restructured automaker in exchange for forgiving their claim to $27 billion of GM debt, a committee representing the bondholders said Thursday. Tim Lincecum pitches into 8th, Molina gets 4 RBIs in Giants’ 9-4 win over DodgersSAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum allowed six hits and struck out eight while pitching into the eighth inning, and Bengie Molina drove in four runs in the San Francisco Giants’ 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Lefty Davis leads Diamondbacks to 10-0 rout of wild-throwing CubsPHOENIX — Doug Davis had his second masterful performance in three starts. This one came against the big bats of the Chicago Cubs. Gallardo strikes out career-high 11, homers as Brewers beat Pirates 1-0MILWAUKEE — Yovani Gallardo struck out a career-high 11, homered in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Pittsburgh Pirates — again — with a 1-0 victory Wednesday. Holder urges allies to take share of detainees; 30 detainees approved for release from GitmoBERLIN — The United States and its allies must make sacrifices to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday in a high-profile appeal for Europe’s help. |
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