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Washington Veterans Take Senate Primaries – New York Times
CBC.ca Washington Veterans Take Senate PrimariesNew York TimesSenator John McCain celebrated his Republican primary win with his wife, Cindy, at the Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday night. More Photos » By DAMIEN CAVE MIAMI — Incumbent and establishment candidates beat back strong primary challenges, …John McCain wins Arizona Republican primaryThe GuardianMcCain leads pro-establishment trend... »
Ruling a blow to stem cell research – Los Angeles Times
Xinhua Ruling a blow to stem cell researchLos Angeles TimesA federal judge blocks US funding for all projects involving the use of material from human embryos. By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times A US district judge on Monday blocked the federal government from funding all research involving human embryonic …US Judge Rules Against Obama's... »
Scores die in Baghdad bombings – Aljazeera.net
Telegraph.co.uk Scores die in Baghdad bombingsAljazeera.netAttacks in Baghdad have led to the deaths of at least 68 people with scores more injured. In one strike at about 9:30pm (06:30 GMT) on Tuesday in a mostly Shia neighbourhood of the Iraqi capital, a bomb attached to a fuel truck exploded, killing eight …Dozens Killed at... »
Dozens Killed at Iraq Recruitment Site – Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail Dozens Killed at Iraq Recruitment SiteWall Street JournalBAGHDAD—A suicide bomber killed at least 46 people and wounded more than 60 others Tuesday after detonating his explosives amid a crowd of young men congregating for the last day of an army-recruitment drive in Baghdad, the latest in a …Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens... »
China flooding expected to worsen with heavy rains – Christian Science Monitor
ABC News China flooding expected to worsen with heavy rainsChristian Science MonitorChina expects heavy rain in the coming days. China flooding and mudslides have already killed more than 1000 people, with tens of thousands still at risk. In this photo, rescuers conduct the ninth explosion to blast debris damming a river in order to... »
Gates Announces Defense Cuts, Allocates Funds to Priority Needs – Voice of America
msnbc.com Gates Announces Defense Cuts, Allocates Funds to Priority NeedsVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday announced the elimination of a major US combat command and other steps designed to save money and protect his department's ability to defend the country during a time of economic constraints. …US Defence Secretary... »
Death toll in Pakistan floods hits 800 – Los Angeles Times
The Guardian Death toll in Pakistan floods hits 800Los Angeles TimesPakistani villagers move into safe place from a flooded village near Nowshera, Pakistan, Thursday, July 29, 2010. Rivers burst their banks during monsoon rains, washing away streets, battering a dam and killing at …Pakistanis Critical of Government's Response to FloodsVoice of AmericaDeath toll from... »
Calcium pills ‘increase heart attack risk’ – Telegraph.co.uk
CBS News Calcium pills 'increase heart attack risk'Telegraph.co.ukTaking calcium supplements could increase the chance of having a heart attack by 30 per cent, a study published today indicates. By Stephen Adams Academics at Auckland and Aberdeen universities found the link after reviewing 11 studies covering about …Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attackReutersRisk... »
Chelsea Clinton to Dad: Back Off Bill, It’s My Wedding! – PopEater
Reuters Chelsea Clinton to Dad: Back Off Bill, It's My Wedding!PopEaterWith all the excitement mounting around Chelsea Clinton's upcoming wedding this weekend (July 31st) to Marc Mevinsky, no one is more excited than her proud papa, Bill. Some say he's just a little too excited. …Obama: 'You don't want two presidents at one wedding!'USA... »
Source: Tony Hayward expected to step down from BP – Washington Post
Reuters Source: Tony Hayward expected to step down from BPWashington PostBP, the government and an army of volunteers are fighting to contain and clean the millions of gallons of oil spewing from the site of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. By Steven Mufson Tony Hayward's departure from his job as... »