Top Stories![]() Offshore Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, But No Leak FoundABC News - - 3 hours ago An explosion on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico early today ignited a fire that caused workers to evacuate into the water, but the US Coast Guard said that all the workers survived and there are no oil leaks reported ... Platform owner involved in previous offshore accidents, regulators say Los Angeles Times News Hub: NASA Hunts a Hurricane's OriginsWall Street Journal - 1 hour ago WSJ Science Editor Lee Hotz talks with Scott Braun, a scientist at NASA's GRIP Hurricane Mission, about how Hurricane Earl and other big storms like it are helping the space agency in its quest to understand their origins. Video: Earl gathers strength Hamas Threats Suggest Palestinian DivisionsWall Street Journal - - 40 minutes ago JERUSALEM—The Palestinian group Hamas took credit Thursday for a second West Bank shooting attack in as many days and vowed more attacks were to come, a claim that raised questions about the group's ultimate motives. Analysis: Hamas has more cards to play Jerusalem Post Gaza: Militant Groups Promise More Attacks New York Times Israeli-Palestinian talks: no breakthroughs, but a way forwardChristian Science Monitor - - 1 hour ago The Israeli, Palestinian leaders agree to meet again in less than two weeks and to work on a 'framework agreement for permanent status. Hewlett-Packard wins bidding war for 3ParLos Angeles Times - - 32 minutes ago Computer maker Dell Inc. withdrew Thursday from the three-week bidding war over tiny data storage company 3Par Inc., which quickly accepted the latest offer at $33 a share from Dell rival Hewlett-Packard Co. TI Is ArrestedNew York Times - - 3 hours ago Months after his release from a federal prison the rapper T. I., below, was arrested Wednesday night with his wife in Los Angeles on drug charges, The Associated Press reported. First look: Taking HDR photos with Apple's iOS 4.1Apple Insider - - 4 hours ago When iOS 4.1 ships next week, iPhone and iPod touch users will have a new feature that allows for better photos in bright lighting: High Dynamic Range. eWeek - PC Magazine - CNNMoney - USA Today Burger King Accepts Bid From Brazilian-Backed Buyout FirmNew York Times - 1 hour ago By AP Burger King Holdings said Thursday that it was selling itself to a little-known Brazilian-backed private equity firm, 3G Capital, in a deal valued at $3.26 billion. 'Machete' star Danny Trejo is an illustrated manUSA Today - - 1 hour ago Danny Trejo had been out of the joint maybe a week when he came across an elderly neighbor struggling with two trash cans. Trejo approached the woman, who saw his ponytail, pit-bull body and blanket of tattoos. Movie Review: 'Machete' could use a trim Los Angeles Times Bisphosphonates Tied to Esophageal CancerMedPage Today - - 2 hours ago Note that this study has found that esophageal cancer may be more common in patients taking oral bisphosphonate drugs for long periods. CC allows just one hit, rolls to 19th victoryMLB.com - - 2 hours ago NEW YORK -- CC Sabathia dominated the Athletics on Thursday, holding Oakland to a lone hit in eight sparkling innings as the Yankees completed a four-game sweep with a 5-0 win in the Bronx. Yankees' Sabathia 'Had No-Hit Stuff' in Blanking A's Wall Street Journal Sabathia Is King of the Hill in the Bronx New York Times US sues Arizona sheriff in civil rights probeLos Angeles Times - 1 hour ago The Justice Department says Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio failed to turn over documents it its investigation into whether his department discriminated against Latinos while pursuing illegal immigrants. Justice files suit against Arizona sheriff Washington Times Joe Arpaio: Why is Obama administration suing an outspoken Arizona sheriff? Christian Science Monitor Report: Terry Bradshaw says Ben Roethlisberger's suspension should standESPN - - 1 hour ago Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell keeps Ben Roethlisberger's suspension at six games, according to a report in the Shreveport Times. Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell Palm Beach Post Steelers QB Byron Leftwich injures left knee, is pulled from Carolina game The Canadian Press Afghans pull money from troubled Kabul BankLos Angeles Times - - 3 hours ago Afghans on Thursday rushed to withdraw their savings from troubled Kabul Bank despite attempts by officials to reassure nervous depositors that their money was safe. Afghans Pull Money From Weakened Bank New York Times President to aides: Find economic sparkCNN - - 1 hour ago Washington (CNN) -- After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers. Foxed by Blair's lack of regretThe Guardian - 2 hours ago Your editorial (2 September) attributes three election victories to Tony Blair, but it's more accurate to give him two. By the 2005 election he was deeply unpopular and his campaign had to be rescued by Gordon Brown. Video: Inside Story - A Journey Propping up a prime minister BBC News Arizona governor stumbles during debate with painful and lengthy pauseThe Canadian Press - - 26 minutes ago PHOENIX - It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory. Gov. Jan Brewer stumbled and stammered through her opening statement during a televised debate Wednesday night, suffering through an embarrassing, ... Samsung, Toshiba `Me-Too' Tablets Seek Price Edge to Fight IPadBloomberg - - 6 minutes ago The Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Tab. Samsung's Galaxy Tab, which like Toshiba's Folio will debut in Europe next month, said it will let phone operators determine the price. Index of pending home sales rises 5.2%Los Angeles Times - - 58 minutes ago July's increase from June in the National Assn. of Realtors' gauge for previously owned residences follows two straight months of declines and a report that sales of such homes dived 27.2%. Pending home sales rise San Francisco Chronicle Independent Windsor to Decide Next Week Whether to Back Gillard or AbbottBloomberg - - 16 minutes ago Tony Windsor, one of three independents who will decide who leads Australia, said he'll return to his electorate at the weekend to chose whether Prime Minister Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott ... US employers push increase in cost of healthcare onto workersLos Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago A new survey shows an average worker with a family plan pays nearly $4000 a year, up 14% from 2009. Meanwhile, the average employer contribution to a family plan hasn't increased at all. Employers Push Costs for Health on Workers New York Times Employers Raise Workers' Share of Health Costs Wall Street Journal Privacy in iTunes PingPC World - 4 hours ago Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. From a privacy standpoint, it's pretty straightforward--as opposed to Facebook's multitude of privacy settings--but then again, Ping is also very limited as to what ... Apple iTunes Ping: Hands On PC Magazine Food safety groups slam USDA egg graders at farms in recallUSA Today - - 6 hours ago By Robert F. Bukaty, AP By Alison Young, USA TODAY US Department of Agriculture staff regularly on site at two Iowa egg processors implicated in a national salmonella outbreak were supposed to enforce rules against the presence of disease-spreading ... Video: FDA's Safety Role in Question After Egg Recall Eggs' 'Grade A' Stamp Isn't What It Seems Wall Street Journal |
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