Thursday, November 3, 2011

Greek opposition leader calls for PM to quit (AP)

Greek opposition leader calls for PM to quit (AP)

Greek opposition leader calls for PM to quit (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:08 PM PDT

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou returns to an emergency cabinet meeting after he took a short break at the Greek parliament in Athens, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. A spokesman for Greece's government says it is prepared to discuss an opposition demand for the creation of a transitional government to approve the latest European bailout deal and secure the next installment of rescue loans for the country. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)AP - Demanding that the prime minister resign, the main Greek opposition leader led his party in a dramatic walkout Thursday during a parliamentary debate about the viability of the government.

Occupy protesters disavow Oakland violence (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:10 PM PDT

An Occupy protester shows peace signs to Oakland Police officers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - Occupy Wall Street supporters who staged rallies that shut down the nation's fifth-busiest port during a day of protests condemned on Thursday the demonstrators who clashed with police in the latest flare-up of violence in Oakland, Calif.

Cain blames media, Perry for furor (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:49 AM PDT

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks at the Congressional Health Caucus Thought Leaders Series, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Herman Cain is defending himself anew and — without evidence — blaming presidential rival Rick Perry's campaign of being behind the disclosure of years-old sexual harassment allegations against him. Cain is pressing forward, even as a third woman says she considered filing a complaint against him over sexually suggestive remarks and gestures.

Senate to block competing infrastructure plans (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:46 AM PDT

President Barack Obama speaks in front of the Key Bridge, which spans Arlington, Va. and Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, urging Congress to pass the infrastructure piece of the American Jobs Act. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - President Barack Obama's campaign-style drive for another batch of economic stimulus spending is facing defeat yet again at the hands of Republicans in the Senate.

House panel approves subpoena on Solyndra loan (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:40 AM PDT

An auction sign is shown at bankrupt Solyndra headquarters in Fremont, Calif., Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 before Wednesday's auction. Solyndra received a one half billion dollar loan guarantee from the government before filing for bankruptcy in Sept. 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - A Republican-led House panel on Thursday agreed to subpoena the White House for documents related to Solyndra Inc., the failed California solar company that received a half-billion-dollar federal loan.

New Hampshire GOP leaders to defend Perry's speech (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:42 AM PDT

Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry tapes a radio show, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)AP - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry says he hadn't been drinking alcohol or taking medication when he delivered an animated speech last week in New Hampshire. Now New Hampshire Republicans are coming to the Texas governor's defense.

Texas judicial panel investigates beating video (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:56 AM PDT

Hillary Adams, daughter of Aransas County Court-at-Law Judge William Adams, talks outside her mother's home in Portland, Texas Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Adams says she feels some regret about posting online video of her father lashing her with a belt several years ago but that she hopes it forces him to get help. (AP Photo/Chris Sherman)AP - As his adult daughter took to national television, the career of the Texas judge now infamous for the violent beating he gave her as a teenager began to look less certain Thursday.

Warbling wrens don't just tweet, they sing duets (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:47 AM PDT

This undated handout photo provided by the journal Science shows an adult male plain-tailed wren captured on the slopes of Antisana volcano at the Yanayacu Biological Research Station and Center for Creative Studies. They may not be Sonny and Cher, but certain birds living in the Andes Mountains sing duets, taking turns as they song goes along. (AP Photo/Eric Fortune and Melissa Coleman, Science)AP - They may not be Sonny and Cher, but certain South American birds sing duets, taking turns as the tune goes along. "Calling it a love song is probably too strong a word," says researcher Eric S. Fortune of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. But, he adds, the little wrens shift their heads around and move closer together as they sing.

Prosecutor: Doctor took Jackson from his children (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:52 AM PDT

Judge Michael Pastor listens during the redirect cross-examination of Dr. Paul White (not pictured) in the final stage of Conrad Murray's defense in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 in Los Angeles. Dr. Murray decided not to testify for his defense. Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical licenses if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool)AP - A prosecutor told jurors Thursday that Michael Jackson's doctor is responsible for his death and for leaving his children without a father.

Colts QB Manning still waiting for neck to heal (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:28 AM PDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning watches from the sideline in the fourth quarter of the Colts' 27-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. The loss leaves the Colts at 0-8. (AP Photo/Frederick Breedon)AP - Peyton Manning hopes to practice with his teammates in December and still wants to play in a game this season.

Greek PM on brink as anxious world watches euro zone (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 11:22 AM PDT

Reuters - Greece's teetering government backed away from a proposed referendum on staying in the euro on Thursday, while European leaders talked for the first time of a possible Greek exit to preserve the single currency.

Service sector growth slows, factory orders up (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:28 AM PDT

Waitress Renita Rhynes (L), 53, and Jinny Hanson, 64, a former postal worker, attend a basic computer class at the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) workforce development center in Las Vegas, October 20, 2011. REUTERS/Steve MarcusReuters - U.S. service sector activity growth eased in October to its slowest level in three months, but new orders for good from factories unexpectedly rose, suggesting economic growth remains patchy.

Wall St rises on Greece hopes, ECB rate cut (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:55 AM PDT

Miriam Rocek, left, appears in Manhattan criminal court in New York on disorderly conduct charges Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. She was one of 79 demonstrators arrested during a Sept. 24 Occupy Wall Street march to Union Square. (AP Photo/Steven Hirsch, Pool)Reuters - Stocks rose in a volatile session on Thursday on hopes Greece's political and financial situation would become clearer and after a surprise interest rate cut in Europe boosted sentiment.

Greek PM defies demands he quit in referendum row (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Greek Finance minister Evangelos Venizelos (R) attends a Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) parliamentary group meeting at the parliament in Athens October 31, 2011. REUTERS/John KolesidisReuters - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou defied demands on Thursday that he resign over his decision to hold a referendum on the nation's euro zone bailout deal, calling instead for his party to unite for a confidence vote in the government.

ECB surprises with rate cut, cautious on bond buys (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:12 PM PDT

Incoming European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi speaks at the Reuters - The European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter point to 1.25 percent in a surprise move on Thursday and President Mario Draghi said the euro zone could subside into a "mild recession" in the latter part of 2011.

Regulators dig in at MF Global in money pursuit (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:10 PM PDT

Reuters - U.S. regulators are launching a broad review into the business practices of failed futures brokerage MF Global Holdings Ltd as their hunt continues for over $600 million in missing customer money.

Police confront Oakland protesters with tear gas (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:46 AM PDT

Reuters - Police in riot gear clashed with protesters in Oakland on Thursday, firing tear gas to disperse demonstrators lingering in the streets after a day of mostly peaceful rallies against economic inequality and police brutality.

Thirty companies paid no U.S. income tax 2008-2010: report (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:56 AM PDT

Reuters - Thirty large and profitable U.S. corporations paid no income taxes in 2008 through 2010, said a study on Thursday that arrives as Congress faces rising demands for tax reform but seems unable or unwilling to act.
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