Showing posts with label Libya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Libya. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

PM BRIEF: MARCH 17, 2011

1. Japan Earthquake 2011: Nuclear Battle may take Weeks, says U.S. [The Huffington Post]
2. Radiation spread seen; Frantic Repairs go on. [The New York Times]
3. SEC moves to charge Fannie, Freddie execs. [The Washington Post with Bloomberg]
4. Libya: celebrations in Benghazi as UN backs no-fly zone. [The Telegraph - UK]
5. Three militants, three solidiers killed in Yemen. [CNN]



6. House passes bill to defund NPR. [Politico]
7. Prince William in Christchurch offers condolences to Japan, New Zealand. (Text & Video) [Global Post]
8. Pod of 11 beached pilot whales rescued in Australia. [The Australian]
9. New Bible draws critics of gender-neutral language. [Associated Press]
10. Larry King: 'No Interest' in interviewing Charlie Sheen. [The Hollywood Reporter]

AM BRIEF: MARCH 17, 2011

1. Japan Nuclear Crisis: Workers Fail to Stabilize Plant; U.S. Water Pumps might be the Answer. (Text & Video) [ABC News]
2. US charter flights begin to leave Japan. (Text & Video) [MSNBC]
3. China urges Japan to give swift Radiation Information. [Reuters]
4. 'Blood Money': Pakistan frees CIA contractor. [CBS News]
5. E.P.A. proposes New Emission Standards for Power Plants. [The New York Times]
6. Kerry warns U.S. against failing to act on Libya. [Reuters]
7. 'The children of Reagan' reshaping Congress. [Los Angeles Times]
8. For St. Patrick’s Day: An Irish Beer FAQ. [Alligator]

NIGHT OWL: MARCH 17, 2011

1. Parts of Tokyo look like ghost town. [MSNBC from Reuters]
2. Specter of Rebel Rout helps Shift U.S. Policy on Libya. [The New York Times]
3. Four New York Times staffers go missing in Libya. [CBS News]
4. South Korea rejects North's offer to discuss uranium at talks. [Reuters]
5. Abbas says he is ready to meet Hamas in Gaza to end division. [Los Angeles Times]
6. Charlie Sheen's Live Shows a fast Sellout. [ABC News]

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

AM BRIEF: MARCH 16, 2011

1. Aftershocks prompt fear of a major quake near Tokyo. [Los Angeles Times]
2. Japan's emperor in historic speech: 'Never give up hope'. (text & Video) [CNN]
3. Last Defense at Troubled Reactors: 50 Japanese workers. [The New York Times]
4. Divided House votes for 3-week budget extension. [McClatchy]
5. Bahrain crushes protests, draws U.S. criticism. [Reuters]
6. Libya revolt: Cameron urges UN to 'show leadership'. [BBC News]
7. Gunning down immigrants — and other democratic experiments. [The Washington Post]
8. President Obama likes chalk for NCAAs. [ESPN]

NIGHT OWL: MARCH 16, 2011

1. Japan's nuclear crisis prompts U. S. run on iodine pills despite no threat. [McClatchy]
2. Gaddafi forces push towards rebels, no U.N. move yet. [Reuters]
3. Over to Obama. [BBC]
4. Powder at Kennedy Space Center tests positive for cocaine. [CNN]
5. Montana raids farms growing Medical Cannabis. [The New York Times]
6. Images of destruction in Japan (Photos). [The Economist]

Monday, March 14, 2011

PM BRIEF: MARCH 14, 2011

1. Japan fears a Nuclear Disaster after Reactor Breach. [Los Angeles Times]
2. Budget impasse cements public's Disapproval of Washington. [The Washington Post]
3. Libya: Obama's Moment of Truth. [The New Republic]
4. Nikkei plunges in Quake aftermath. [CNN]
5. Warmer temperatures could start flooding in Minnesota. [Reuters]



6. 2,405 Shot Dead since Tucson. [The Daily Beast]
7. NRA to President: The Problem Isn't Guns. [ABC News]
8. After Silvio Berlusconi, Nichi Vendola? [The Nation]
9. Glenn Beck: Japan earthquake could be 'message' from God to follow the Ten Commandments. [New York Daily News]
10. Rock 'n' Rollers Salute their Own. [The New York Times]

AM BRIEF: MARCH 14, 2011

1. Oil slips on Japan; Libya, Mideast limit slide. [Reuters]
2. U.S. Nuclear Industry faces new Uncertainty. [The New York Times]
3. Lieberman says hold off on new nuclear plants for now. [CNN]
4. China’s premier: Don’t compare us with Mideast. [MarketWatch]
5. U.S. missile strike kills 3 in Pakistan. [USA Today from AP]
6. P.J. Crowley Resigns as State Department spokesman . [The Huffington Post]
7. 3 Essential Facts About the Current Moment: We're out of Money, The Public Sector is Overpaid, & We Can't Tax our Way Out of This. [Reason]
8. Texas teen hoops player collapses, dies. [ESPN from AP]

ROOSTER: MARCH 14, 2011

1. Japan's Nuclear Crisis: Lessons for the U.S. [The New York Times]
2. Pakistan assassinations highlight sway of Radical Clerics. [The Washington Post]
3. Sarkozy's gamble in recognizing the Libyan opposition. [Global Public Square on CNN]
4. Global supply chain rattled by Japan quake, Tsunami. [Reuters]
5. Rush Limbaugh: Will Environmentalists 'Cheer' about Japan Earthquake? (Text & Audio) [The Huffington Post]
6. My dinner with Phil — A revealing conversation with Lakers Coach Phil Jackson. [Los Angeles Times]

NIGHT OWL: MARCH 14, 2011

1. Justices have been siding with workers, underdogs. [Los Angeles Times]
2. Libyan forces gains control of more rebel-held territory. [The Washington Post]
3. Wisconsin Protesters say next Fight at the Polls . [The Huffington Post]
4. Trial of U.S. hikers in Iran to resume. [CNN]
5. U.S. Dollar rallies from near-record Lows vs Yen after quake. [Reuters]
6. With 11 Teams in Expanded Bracket, Big East is a Region all its Own. [The New York Times]

Saturday, March 12, 2011

PM BRIEF: MARCH 12, 2011

1. 'Is it a dream?' Stunned Japan grapples with disaster. [Reuters]
2. Japan nuclear plant faces new threat. [Guardian - UK]
3. Democratic senators greeted by cheering crowds in Wisconsin. [CNN]
4. Arab leaders back plan for no-fly zone over Libya. [The Boston Globe from AP]
5. Gay marriage defeat in Maryland leaves couples crestfallen. [The Washington Post]



6. China says 3,001 arrested for Product Piracy. [The Washington Examiner from AP]
7. Study: Drug-Addicted Individuals may have Less Brain Matter. [The Huffington Post]
8. Friend the pope? John Paul II gets Facebook page. [Associate Press]
9. Even cows get cranky at Daylight Saving Time. [The Miami Herald]
10. NFL owners express Disappointment. [Los Angeles Times]

AM BRIEF: MARCH 12, 2011

1. Radiation Leaks said to Recede after Blast at Japan Nuclear Plant. [The New York Times]
2. Tsunami cleanup to cost millions along West Coast (Text & Video). [MSNBC from AP]
3. Omani FM calls for "Arab intervention" in Libya. [Reuters]
4. US training quietly nurtured young Arab democrats. [Associated Press]
5. Saudi Police presence Dampens 'Day of Rage'. [Politico]
6. Protesters march at Wisconsin Capitol. [Los Angeles Times from Chicago Tribune]
7. NYC Tour Bus Crash Kills 13 People. [The Huffington Post from AP]
8. NFL Lockout: Where do the Owners and Players go from here? [New York Daily News]

Friday, March 11, 2011

PM BRIEF: MARCH 11, 2011

1. Japan finds Radioactive Material Leak at quake-hit Fukushima plant. [Kyodo News]
2. California harbor 'destroyed' by Tsunami, but damage less severe elsewhere. [The Christian Science Monitor]
3. Obama: Noose tightening on Gaddafi. [Al Jazeera]
4. Congress averts Government Shutdown with another short-term Funding Bill. [CNN]
5. Peter King's Hearing on Islam and Terrorism. [The Atlantic]



6. TSA to retest Airport Body Scanners for radiation. [USA Today]
7. Canadian Unions say No to Sending Deadly Asbestos Overseas. [AOL News]
8. Nuclear Powerhouse. [Newsweek]
9. State Senate Votes to Force North Dakota to Keep Sioux Name. [The New York Times]
10. Aretha Franklin: I didn't have Gastric Bypass. [People]

AM BRIEF: MARCH 11, 2011

1. Japan Issues Emergency at Nuclear Plant; 2,000 Evacuated . [The Wall Street Journal]
2. Hawaii Tsunami Surges Hitting Big Island (Text & Video). [Honolulu Civil Beat]
3. 5 swept out to sea, 1 killed as tsunami hits Crescent City, California. [International Business Times]
4. King hearings a victory for al Qaeda. [CNN]
5. Saudi Police presence Dampens 'Day of Rage' . [Voice Of America]
6. Obama says U.S. would intervene in Libya to aid 'Defenseless Civilians'. [Los Angeles Times]
7. Ranks of Cancer Survivors growing fast, CDC says. [Salon from AP]
8. Ali-Frazier Clash still Echoes. [Real Clear Sports]

ROOSTER: MARCH 11, 2011

1. Massive 8.9-magnitude quake hits Japan (Text & Video). [CNN]
2. Don't Freak about Oil Prices! [The Daily Beast]
3. Obama, US does not get it. [Al Jazeera]
4. Libyan rebels turn an oblivious eye to Defeat. [The Los Angeles Times]
5. Does Anybody really Know what Time it is? [The New York Times]
6. Charlie Sheen files $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros., Lorre. [Life Line Live on USA Today]

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

PM BRIEF: MARCH 9, 2011

1. Wisconsin GOP Senators Pass stand-alone Anti-Union Bill Without Democrats present. [The Huffington Post]
2. Ezra Klein: What happened in Wisconsin tonight. [The Washington Post]
3. U.S. needs Immigration boost of high-skilled workers. [CNN]
4. Moderate earthquake hits SW China; at least 2 dead. [Associated Press]
5. Documents point to ATF "gun running" since 2008. [CBS News]



6. Birther Bill Surfaces (and Dies) in New Hampshire. [Mother Jones]
7. Tucson shooting survivors attend Loughner hearing. [MSNBC]
8. Give Peaceful Resistance a Chance in Libya. [The New York Times]
9. Lawsuit: American Apparel CEO held teen as Sex Slave. [Reuters]
10. Football Fans and NFL Cities should go on Strike. [US News & World Report]

AM BRIEF: MARCH 9, 2011

1. Senators walk political tightrope on budget. [Los Angeles Times]
2. Fighting rages for control of Libyan cities (Text & Video). [CNN]
3. Yemeni police fire on Protesters, injuring dozens. [The Washington Post]
4. Calls for end to Bahrain monarchy. [Al Jazeera]
5. Florida governor presses Tax Cuts despite Budget Gap. [Reuters]
6. Scott Walker proposes Union Compromise in E-Mails. [The Huffington Post]
7. For Lawmaker examining Terror, a Pro-I.R.A. past. [The New York Times]
8. Exclusive Excerpt: Surviving Eddie, Sammy Hagar's New Memoir (Text & Photos). [Rolling Stone]