Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Gadhafi hold whittled away as Libya revolt spreads (AP)

Gadhafi hold whittled away as Libya revolt spreads (AP)

Gadhafi hold whittled away as Libya revolt spreads (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:29 PM PST

Libyan protetsers protest against Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi, in Tobruk, Libya, on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Heavy gunfire broke out in Tripoli as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi tightened their grip on the Libyan capital while anti-government protesters claimed control of many cities elsewhere and top government officials and diplomats turn against the longtime leader.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)AP - The scope of Moammar Gadhafi's control in Libya was whittled away Wednesday as major cities and towns closer to the capital fell to the rebellion against his rule. In Libya's east, now all but broken away, the opposition vowed to "liberate" Tripoli, where the Libyan leader is holed up with a force of militiamen roaming the streets.

Gov't drops defense of anti-gay marriage law (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:28 PM PST

Gay couple Ethan Collings (L), 32, and his spouse Stephen Abate, 36, hug as they celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary in West Hollywood, California, June 16, 2009. The couple were married when same-sex marriages were first allowed in 2008. REUTERS/Lucy NicholsonAP - In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriage.

Oil prices hit $100 per barrel (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:31 PM PST

A sign advertises gas and diesel prices, plus gives an explanation to customers, at a service station in Easthampton, Mass, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Oil prices rose past $99 a barrel on Wednesday as forces loyal to Libya's Moammar Gadhafi clashed with protesters expanding their control over parts of the country. (AP Photo/ Shana Sureck)AP - Oil prices hit $100 per barrel for the first time since 2008, driven by growing concerns about global supplies, as Libya's Moammar Gadhafi continued to lose his grip on the oil-rich country.

On prank call, Wis. governor discusses strategy (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:11 PM PST

A protester holds a sign on the rotunda floor, on day eight of protests against budget cuts proposed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin February 22, 2011. REUTERS/Darren HauckAP - On a prank call that quickly spread across the Internet, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was duped into discussing his strategy to cripple public employee unions, promising never to give in and joking that he would use a baseball bat in his office to go after political opponents.

Pirates add ammo, men to ships after 4 US deaths (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 09:27 AM PST

This undated photo provided Tuesday Feb. 22, 2011 by the Del Rey Yacht Club, shows Scott and Jean Adam of Marina del Rey, Calif., who were killed by pirates Tuesday after being taken hostage several hundred miles south of Oman. (AP Photo/Del Rey Yacht Club)AP - Pirates in Somalia said Wednesday they are ferrying ammunition and men to the 30 hijacked vessels still under their control, and they threatened to kill more captives following the violent end to a hostage standoff that left four Americans dead.

Greek riot police, protesters clash during strike (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 11:45 AM PST

A motorcycle policeman burns as his colleague tries to help him after protesters threw a petrol bomb in Athens, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. Scores of youths hurled rocks and petrol bombs at riot police after clashes broke out Wednesday during a mass rally taking place as part of a general strike. (AP Photo.Dimitri Messinis)AP - Youths wearing ski masks hurled chunks of marble and fire bombs at riot police as clashes broke out Wednesday in Athens during a mass rally against austerity measures, part of a general strike that crippled services and public transport around financially struggling Greece.

Gadhafi survival means weak army, co-opted tribes (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 11:42 AM PST

Libyan army soldiers and other protesters stand over an army van shouting slogans against Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi during a demonstration, in Tobruk, Libya, on Wednesday Feb. 23, 2011. Heavy gunfire broke out in Tripoli as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi tightened their grip on the Libyan capital while anti-government protesters claimed control of many cities elsewhere and top government officials and diplomats turn against the longtime leader.The writting in Arabic read 'Libya, youth revolution '(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)AP - Moammar Gadhafi never trusted his own army.

Apple shareholders nix CEO succession disclosure (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:07 PM PST

An Apple employee brings computers into headquarters during the Apple shareholders meeting in Cupertino, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Apple shareholders have rejected a request that the company disclose a succession plan for its chief executive.

Judge tells Lohan day of reckoning coming soon (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:25 PM PST

Lindsay Lohan, left, appears in Los Angeles Superior Court with her attorney Shawn Chapman Holley, where a judge is to decide whether an allegation that the actress stole a $2,500 necklace can be resolved without going to trial, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Buck, Pool)AP - A judge on Wednesday gave Lindsay Lohan roughly two weeks to decide if she will fight or take a plea deal in a felony grand theft case, but either decision could send the troubled starlet back behind bars.

Nets acquire Williams in trade (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:24 PM PST

FILE - This Jan. 26, 2011, file photo shows Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams, center, attempting to score over Spurs guard Tony Parker of France, left, and Spurs forward DeJuan Blair, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City. A person with knowledge of the trade says the New Jersey Nets have agreed to acquire All-Star point guard Deron Williams from the Jazz in a three-team deal. The Nets are sending rookie Derrick Favors and point guard Devin Harris to the Jazz as part of the package in a deal that also includes the Golden State Warriors. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley, File)AP - The New Jersey Nets finally landed a big-name All-Star in a blockbuster trade that gives them point guard Deron Williams and sends rookie Derrick Favors and point guard Devin Harris to the Utah Jazz.

Fear stalks Tripoli, celebrations in Libya's east (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 10:30 AM PST

Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi speaks on national television from Tripoli in this February 22, 2011 still image taken from video footage. REUTERS/Libyan State Television/HOReuters - Thousands of Libyans celebrated the liberation of the eastern city of Benghazi from the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who was reported to have sent a plane to bomb them on Wednesday as he clung to power.

Nasdaq mulls NYSE bid in exchange deal dash (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 11:11 AM PST

Pedestrians walk past the New York Stock Exchange, February 15, 2011. REUTERS/Joshua LottReuters - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc could launch a rival bid for NYSE Euronext to avoid being left on the sidelines, a source said, as traditional exchanges race to merge to see off upstart electronic rivals.

U.S. oil soars as high as $100 on Libya unrest (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

Traders work in the oil options pit on the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange in New York, February 22, 2011. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - U.S. crude jumped to a 28-month high above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, as investors weighed the risk of Middle East unrest spreading from Libya to bigger exporters including Saudi Arabia.

Signs of life in quake damaged building: NZ rescue official (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:10 PM PST

A distraught friend of one of the people missing in the earthquake and fire-damaged CTV building looks on as firemen and search teams look through the rubble for survivors in central Christchurch February 23, 2011. REUTERS/Simon BakerReuters - Signs of life have been detected in a building in the quake struck New Zealand city of Christchurch, a rescue official said on Thursday.

Newsmaker: Vision question haunts Apple CEO-in-waiting (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 04:59 AM PST

Reuters - For Tim Cook, the small-town football fanatic turned steward of the world's largest technology company, it always comes back to the vision question.

Cables show Libya pressed oil firms to reimburse terror costs (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:09 PM PST

Reuters - Libya's ruling family tried to coerce billions of dollars from Libyan and foreign oil companies, and its leader Muammar Gaddafi exhorted the United States to sow division in Saudi Arabia, leaked American diplomatic cables reveal.

Obama pulls defense for law banning gay marriage (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:38 PM PST

Reuters - President Barack Obama has determined that a federal law that barred gay marriages was unconstitutional and told government lawyers to stop defending it, the Justice Department said on Wednesday, a major reversal that quickly angered conservatives.

Supreme Court allows lawsuits over seat belts (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 07:38 AM PST

Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal regulations setting vehicle safety standards do not bar lawsuits seeking damages from automakers for installing lap-only seat belts.

Kadhafi loses control of swathes of east Libya (AFP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:32 PM PST

Libyan citizens protest in front of the Libyan embassy in Rome. Moamer Kadhafi's regime has lost vast swathes of Libya's east to an insurrection, it emerged Wednesday, as the West prepared for a mass exodus from a AFP - Moamer Kadhafi's regime has lost vast swathes of Libya's east to an insurrection, it emerged Wednesday, as the West prepared for a mass exodus from a "bloodbath" in the north African country.

Hopes for survivors fade in quake-hit Christchurch (AFP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:28 PM PST

The remains of a destroyed house lies in ruins in Christchurch. A 'miracle' was required to find more survivors amid the wreckage of earthquake-hit Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key said Thursday, as the focus turned to recovering bodies.(AFP/Marty Melville)AFP - A 'miracle' was required to find more survivors amid the wreckage of earthquake-hit Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key said Thursday, as the focus turned to recovering bodies.
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