Tuesday, 08 July 2008
News
POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama rejected charges on Tuesday that he has shifted positions on Iraq and other issues as part of a move to the center now that he is his party's nominee. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) smiles during a town hall-style meeting at Troy High School in suburban Detroit in this June 2, 2008 file photo. (REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files) As he positions himself for the battle against Republican John...
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US, Czechs sign missile deal, Moscow issues warning
Irish Times
Irish Times
The United States and the Czech Republic signed an agreement today to build part of a US missile defence shield, prompting Russia to say that if deployed it would respond with...
O'Connell, Clarke win June player awards
Irish Times
Irish Times
Opel Player Awards : Brian O'Connell and Ronan Clarke are the latest recipients of the Opel Gaelic Player of the Month awards for June. O'Connell picked up the hurling award after...
NFL names new security chief
The Miami Herald
The Miami Herald
The National Football League tabbed former Pennsylvania State Police administrator Col....
AP Source: 76ers send Carney, top pick to 'Wolves
The State
The State
By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA -- The 76ers are close to trading forward Rodney Carney and a future No. 1 pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that clears...
Ka-ching! Consumers borrow mostly on credit cards
The State
The State
By JEANNINE AVERSA - AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON -- Consumers boosted their borrowing in May, mostly reflecting heavy credit card use to finance their purchases. The Federal...
