Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Egypt military ruler moves up presidential vote (AP)

Egypt military ruler moves up presidential vote (AP)

Egypt military ruler moves up presidential vote (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:39 PM PST

Egyptians carry a body of a protester was killed in clashes with the Egyptian riot police during his funeral at Tahrir square in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011.Egypt's civilian Cabinet has offered to resign after three days of violent clashes in many cities between demonstrators and security forces, but the action failed to satisfy protesters deeply frustrated with the new military rulers. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)AP - Egypt's military leader promised to speed the transition to civilian rule, saying Tuesday that presidential elections will be held by the end of June 2012. But the major concession was immediately rejected by tens of thousands of protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, who responded with chants of "Leave, leave!" now.

In NH, Obama pushes for payroll tax cut extension (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:37 AM PST

President Barack Obama speaks about jobs, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at Manchester High School Central in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - Confronting Republicans, President Barack Obama on Tuesday dashed into the home of the nation's first presidential primary, urging GOP lawmakers to support a payroll tax cut next week and stand by their own pledges not to increase taxes.

Hague prosecutor seeks fair trial for Gadhafi son (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST

In this image taken from video made available Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, Moammar Gadhafi's son Seif al-Islam, below right, is surrounded by Libyan revolutionary captors shortly after his capture on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at a safe house in the town of Zintan, Libya. The video shows Seif al-Islam arguing with his captors and admonishing them, saying that Libya's regions that were united in revolution will turn against each other in the near future and rip the country apart. (AP Photo/APTN) TV OUTAP - The International Criminal Court's prosecutor held talks Tuesday with Libyan authorities on ensuring a fair trial for Moammar Gadhafi's son Seif al-Islam, who is being held by revolutionary fighters.

Bush tax cut debate dooms deal to cut deficit (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:47 AM PST

Supercommittee member Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., walks amid reporters as the deficit reduction panel ends in failure, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - A long-running war between Democrats and Republicans over Bush-era tax cuts doomed the debt supercommittee's chances of reaching a deal. Efforts to overhaul the tax code may await the same fate as both parties gear up to make taxes a central issue in the 2012 elections.

Networks walk a tightrope over crowded debates (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:38 AM PST

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2011 file photo, Republican presidential candidates from left, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, businessman Herman Cain, Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum prepare before the CBS News/National Journal foreign policy debate in Spartanburg, S.C. The fluidity of the Republican nomination process and the increased importance of the debates raises questions about whether networks give short shrift to candidates they determine have little chance at reaching the White House. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)AP - Keeping the crowded Republican presidential debates fair, lively and topical can seem like the equivalent of juggling while walking a tightrope.

University hit by new climate leak ahead of talks (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:22 PM PST

FILE - This is a Dec. 10, 2009 file photo showing the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. East Anglia, where stolen emails caused a global climate science controversy in 2009 says those behind the breach have apparently released a second and potentially far larger batch of old messages. University of East Anglia spokesman Simon Dunford said that while academics didn't have the chance yet to examine the roughly 5,000 emails apparently dumped into the public domain Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 a small sample examined by the university 'appears to be genuine.' (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)AP - The British university whose stolen emails caused a global climate science controversy in 2009 says those behind the breach have apparently released a second and potentially far larger batch of old messages.

Economy grew at 2 percent rate in third quarter (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:03 AM PST

AP - The U.S. economy grew more slowly over the summer than the government had earlier estimated because businesses cut back more sharply on restocking of shelves.

Giving thanks helps your psychological outlook (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:27 PM PST

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 file photo Frank Gipson prays before having dinner at the 31st annual Thanksgiving dinner put on by the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office in New Orleans, La. Counting your blessings this Thanksgiving isn't just a tradition. It's something that's good for you. Psychologists have studied the brain chemistry and positive effects of being grateful, something that works even in trying times like these and the ones that exited at the first Thanksgiving. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)AP - Count your blessings this Thanksgiving. It's good for you.

Police, family searching for missing Orlando woman (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:37 PM PST

AP - Police in Florida are searching for an Orlando woman who went missing after appearing with an ex-boyfriend on an episode of "The People's Court."

Milwaukee's Ryan Braun wins NL MVP (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:44 AM PST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2011 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after hitting a game-winning home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Milwaukee. Braun won the National League MVP Award in voting announced Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - Milwaukee's Ryan Braun won the NL Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday after helping lead the Brewers to their first division title in nearly 30 years.

Obama urges Congress to save payroll tax cut (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PST

Reuters - President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Congress to vote next week to preserve an expiring payroll tax cut, a day after lawmakers failed to agree on a way to control the ballooning federal deficit.

Egypt generals promise transfer to civilian rule (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:47 AM PST

Reuters - Under fierce pressure from street protests, Egypt's army chief promised on Tuesday to hand over to a civilian president by July and made a conditional offer for an immediate end to army rule.

Third-quarter growth cut on weak inventories (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:17 PM PST

Reuters - The U.S. economy grew more slowly than previously estimated in the third quarter but a drawing down of stocks held by companies and firm consumer spending suggested output would pick up in late 2011.

Merck to pay nearly $1 billion to settle U.S. charges (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:33 PM PST

Reuters - Merck & Co will pay roughly $950 million to settle criminal and civil charges that it promoted the painkiller drug Vioxx for an unapproved use, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

JP Morgan to buy MF Global stake in LME: sources (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 10:28 AM PST

Reuters - J.P. Morgan will soon announce it has bought a 4.7 percent stake in the London Metal Exchange (LME) from defunct U.S. brokerage MF Global, two people familiar with the situation said, making it the exchange's largest shareholder.

Libya's NTC unveils new government line-up (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:02 PM PST

Delegates sing the national anthem during the first General Conference of the National Army in Benghazi November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Esam Al-FetoriReuters - Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) Tuesday named a new government featuring several surprise appointments that suggested the line-up was aimed at trying to soothe rivalries between regional factions.

Former Obama fundraiser Rezko gets 10-year sentence (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 10:47 AM PST

Reuters - A U.S. judge on Tuesday sentenced Antoin "Tony" Rezko, a former Chicago fundraiser for President Barack Obama, to 10-1/2 years in prison for corruption and extortion.

Spanish yields spike as crisis exits blocked (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:41 AM PST

Reuters - Spain's short-term borrowing costs hit a 14-year high on Tuesday as political uncertainty over a solution to the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis hit another vulnerable southern European economy.

US targets Iran's central bank as world takes aim at Iran's nuclear program (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:53 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - The United States on Monday took steps targeting Iran’s central bank and its energy sector, acting just days after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog expressed “deep concern” about the military applications it has detected in Iran’s nuclear program.

Why Indiana GOP wants to attack labor unions, despite Midwest backlash (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 04:26 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - Ignoring the public backlash against recent antiunion laws in Wisconsin and Ohio, the Indiana Legislature is poised to take up new bills next year that could practically eviscerate union power in the state.  
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