Tuesday, November 23, 2010

29 trapped miners confirmed dead in New Zealand

29 trapped miners confirmed dead in New Zealand


29 trapped miners confirmed dead in New Zealand

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:26 PM PST

All 29 miners trapped underground in a New Zealand mine are dead, the official in charge of a the rescue attempt said Wednesday.

Why late response to bomb threats?

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:58 PM PST

The threat of underwear bombs became known last Christmas, but screeners only recently began aggressive checks. The reason is two-fold, says the TSA chief.

City limits Happy Meals in veto override

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:37 PM PST

The San Francisco, California, Board of Supervisor banned most McDonald's Happy Meals with toys Tuesday. Despite objections and ridicule from opponents, the vote overrode the mayor's veto and officially approved the ban.

Obama on autos: Don't bet against U.S.

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:40 PM PST

President Obama visited a once-struggling auto transmission plant Tuesday to hail its return to full production with help from his administration.

14 die in Pakistan when floor collapses

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:09 AM PST

Fourteen people were killed when they fell through a collapsed floor and into a sewage tank at a funeral in northwest Pakistan, police told CNN.

Apple-1 computer sells for $213,000

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:37 PM PST

One of Apple's first computers has sold for more than $200,000.

Loaded gun magazine found on plane

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 03:08 PM PST

A federal law enforcement officer mistakenly left a loaded gun magazine that was found Tuesday on a Southwest Airlines plane, officials said.

Police: Priest wanted boy accuser dead

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:42 AM PST

A Catholic priest, facing criminal charges and a lawsuit alleging that he sexually abused a teenage boy, is now charged with attempting to hire someone to kill the youth, authorities said Tuesday.

Prince William sets wedding date, place

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:43 PM PST

Britain's Prince William will marry Kate Middleton on Friday April 29, at Westminster Abbey in London, the royal family said Tuesday, ending a week of speculation about the date and venue.

U.N.: Bolder climate deal needed

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:27 PM PST

Governments must make bolder and more binding commitments to reduce carbon emissions, according to a new United Nations report.

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