Gates Touts ‘Progress’ as Afghan Violence Soars
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:51 | Section: Headlines | Source: news.antiwar.com
Gates Touts Progress as Afghan Violence Soars | Insists he is confident despite record death tolls
22 US soldiers were killed in a four day span earlier this week, and two days ago it became official that 2010 was already the deadliest year for US troops in Afghanistan since the 2001 occupation began.
Trunk carrying mummified babies in L.A. linked back to Vancouver
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:44 | Section: Headlines | Source: theprovince.com
The initials on the dusty old steamer trunk read J.M.B. Inside lay a purse, two letters, several Christmas cards and a white fox boa. There were also two doctor’s satchels.
Inside lay a purse, two letters, several Christmas cards and a white fox boa. There were also two doctor’s satchels.
Venerable Craft, Modern Practitioner
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:44 | Section: Headlines | Source: nytimes.com
A family business with roots in Italy steps away from some long-held traditions to survive and grow in a modern world.
"Any other knives here?” calls Mr Ambrosi, a 54-year-old scion of a knife-sharpening clan that has spread from a valley in northern Italy to grindstones in cities across North America.
Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs American Idol
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:39 | Section: Headlines | Source: hosted.ap.org
By 2010-09-04T00:39:57Z LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kara DioGuardi is officially out at "American Idol.".
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kara DioGuardi is officially out at "American Idol.".
As Iraq War Continues, a Surge in Contractors
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:39 | Section: Headlines | Source: news.antiwar.com
As Iraq War Continues, a Surge in Contractors | Private contractors also engaged in combat missions
With the Obama Administration having successfully transitioned public perception of the Iraq War into something in the past, the 50,000 US troops still on the ground are still engaging in combat missions, even if no one is calling them that officially anymore.
Ilya Kovalchuk deal OKd, Roberto Luongo pact approved
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:26 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
The curtain has finally dropped on hockey’s summer-long drama. Ilya Kovalchuk is a New Jersey Devil.
After months of back-and-forth haggling between the National Hockey League, Kovalchuk and the National Hockey League Players’ Association, the Devils’ latest contract offer to the unrestricted free agent forward was approved Friday afternoon by the league.
New Zealand declares state of emergency following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:25 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
A state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealands South Island, was extensively damaged by a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake that flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage connections.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island, was extensively damaged by a massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake that flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut power, water and sewage connections.
Russian planes dont often fly into Canadian territory: Documents
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:24 | Section: Headlines | Source: ottawacitizen.com
The Conservative government has been warning of the increasing threat of Russian excursions into Canadian airspace, but newly released details about such air patrols show that the majority dont even involve Canadian territory or interceptions by Canadian fighter aircraft.
The Conservative government has been warning of the increasing threat of Russian excursions into Canadian airspace, but newly released details about such air patrols show that the majority don't even involve Canadian territory or interceptions by Canadian fighter aircraft.
Settlers Vow to Ignore Freeze, Launch Mass Construction Projects
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:24 | Section: Headlines | Source: news.antiwar.com
Settlers Vow to Ignore Freeze, Launch Mass Construction Projects | Settler spokesman slams peace talks
Settler spokesman Naftail Bennet says the construction is aimed at protesting the "phony peace” talks being brokered by the US, and insists that once the construction is complete "they’ll understand Israelis are here to stay,” predicting that "they will give up.”.
Photos: View more photos related to the mummified baby case
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:08 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
The Vancouver Sun has tracked down immigration records of Janet M. Barrie, a Scottish-born nurse who moved to the U.S. in the 1920s and spent the last years of her life in Canada. Two mummified babies were found in L.A. in a trunk belonging to her.
VANCOUVER -- The mysterious and high-profile case of two mummified babies found in a trunk in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building now has a Canadian connection.
Alberta Health Services tries to track down 250 Edmontonians
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:02 | Section: Headlines | Source: edmontonjournal.com
Officials from Alberta Health Services are trying to track down as many as 250 people who may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus after a food handler at a private Edmonton function was diagnosed with the potentially serious infection.
EDMONTON — Officials from Alberta Health Services are trying to track down as many as 250 people who may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus after a food handler at a private Edmonton function was diagnosed with the potentially serious infection.
Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit
Saturday, 04. September 2010 02:01 | Section: Headlines | Source: reuters.com
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney Generals office into the fairness of its search engine rankings.
The world number 1 search engine company said the probe is the first by a US legal authority into the fairness of its rankings, which can make or break commercial websites.
Steelers Leftwich likely to miss start of season
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:56 | Section: Headlines | Source: hosted.ap.org
By ALAN ROBINSON 2010-09-03T23:56:13Z PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger isnt the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks.
Victoria man, 23, crashes car with mystery woman on his lap
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:48 | Section: Headlines | Source: theprovince.com
Victoria police are looking for a woman they believed was injured in a crash early Friday morning.
Victoria police are looking for a woman they believed was injured in a crash early Friday morning.
Awesome Earl prepares to unleash hurricane forces on Maritimes
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:46 | Section: Headlines | Source: ottawacitizen.com
Hurricane Earl — a storm of "awesome" size and breadth, according to the Canadian Hurricane Centre — is bearing down on Canadas East Coast and will unleash dangerous winds, rain and high ocean waves on Nova Scotia starting Saturday morning.
HALIFAX — Hurricane Earl — a storm of "awesome" size and breadth, according to the Canadian Hurricane Centre — is bearing down on Canada's East Coast and will unleash dangerous winds, rain and high ocean waves on Nova Scotia starting Saturday morning.
US Drone Strikes Kill 10 in North Waziristan
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:45 | Section: Headlines | Source: news.antiwar.com
US Drone Strikes Kill 10 in North Waziristan | No evidence of any high value targets
At east four US drones were involved in the attacks and at least three missiles were fired in the attacks, the latest in an ever rising number of US strikes against Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Metro Vancouver pushes rapid transit for Surrey, not UBC
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:40 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
Metro Vancouvers CAO is urging TransLink to build transit in Surrey and other communities south of the Fraser ahead of any projects to UBC.
VANCOUVER -- Metro Vancouver's chief bureaucrat wants TransLink to bump a proposed rapid transit line to the University of BC to the bottom of its priority list and instead boost services in the fast-growing area south of the Fraser River.
Water main break closes part of Edmontons Kingsway Mall
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:32 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
One-fifth of Kingsway Mall was flooded Friday afternoon when a water main broke around 1 p.m.
EDMONTON — One-fifth of Kingsway Mall was flooded Friday afternoon when a water main broke around 1 pm.
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:33 | Section: Headlines | Source: reuters.com
NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automakers stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.
Subsequent offerings of the government's holdings may be profitable depending on how investors trade the newly listed stock, the sources said.
Water main break closes part of Kingsway Mall
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:32 | Section: Headlines | Source: edmontonjournal.com
One-fifth of Kingsway Mall was flooded Friday afternoon when a water main broke around 1 p.m.
EDMONTON — One-fifth of Kingsway Mall was flooded Friday afternoon when a water main broke around 1 pm.
Owners of cruise ship aground in Nunavut plan salvage operation
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:30 | Section: Headlines | Source: theprovince.com
A team that includes members of a Florida-based company spent the past week on board the marooned Clipper Adventurer, a cruise ship that remains aground after hitting a rock approximately 100 kilometres east of Kugluktuk, Nunavut on Aug. 27.
A team that includes members of a Florida-based company spent the past week on board the marooned Clipper Adventurer, a cruise ship that remains aground after hitting a rock approximately 100 kilometres east of Kugluktuk, Nunavut on August 27.
High-profile list receives Order of Canada
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:28 | Section: Headlines | Source: calgaryherald.com
A glittering array of Canadas finest sports heroes, musicians, politicians, actors and business leaders filled Rideau Hall Friday for the Order of Canada ceremony in one of Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jeans last public appearances.
OTTAWA — A glittering array of Canada's finest sports heroes, musicians, politicians, actors and business leaders filled Rideau Hall Friday for the Order of Canada ceremony in one of Governor Gen Michaelle Jean's last public appearances.
High-profile list receives Order of Canada
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:28 | Section: Headlines | Source: theprovince.com
A glittering array of Canadas finest sports heroes, musicians, politicians, actors and business leaders filled Rideau Hall Friday for the Order of Canada ceremony in one of Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jeans last public appearances.
OTTAWA — A glittering array of Canada's finest sports heroes, musicians, politicians, actors and business leaders filled Rideau Hall Friday for the Order of Canada ceremony in one of Governor Gen Michaelle Jean's last public appearances.
Witness recants statements in Anna Nicole case
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:13 | Section: Headlines | Source: hosted.ap.org
By LINDA DEUTSCH 2010-09-03T23:13:02Z LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial recanted statements Friday that he saw defendant Howard K. Stern give the celebrity model excessive drugs.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial recanted statements Friday that he saw defendant Howard K. Stern give the celebrity model excessive drugs.
Private school ordered to pay ex-student over bathroom sex scandal
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:11 | Section: Headlines | Source: vancouversun.com
A posh Calgary private school did not defame a 16-year-old girl when it expelled her for allegedly having sex with her boyfriend in a washroom at an off-site function, a judge ruled on Friday.
CALGARY — A posh Calgary private school did not defame a 16-year-old girl when it expelled her for allegedly having sex with her boyfriend in a washroom at an off-site function, a judge ruled on Friday.
AP Interview: Wikipedia founder bullish on news
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:09 | Section: Headlines | Source: hosted.ap.org
By ALESSANDRA RIZZO and DAN PERRY 2010-09-03T23:09:25Z CERNOBBIO, Italy (AP) -- Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.
CERNOBBIO, Italy (AP) -- Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.
Alberta man dies when he crashes truck into school bus
Saturday, 04. September 2010 01:02 | Section: Headlines | Source: edmontonjournal.com
A 44-year-old man from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation is dead after he drove into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a school bus full of children.
EDMONTON — A 44-year-old man from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation is dead after he drove into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a school bus full of children.