Wall Street Journal: Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it will hold a news conference Friday concerning its iPhone 4, which is facing mounting criticism over reception problems tied to antenna design. An Apple spokesman declined to give further details, including whether the conference will address reported reception problems or Apple’s response to those problems. Apple [...]
Just why did Holder’s people refuse to turn over what they knew to be key documents?
Washington Post: House Democrats are lashing out at the White House, venting long-suppressed anger over what they see as President Obama’s lukewarm efforts to help them win reelection — and accusing administration officials of undermining the party’s chances of retaining the majority in November’s midterm elections. In recent weeks, a widespread belief has taken hold [...]
Lindsay Lohan is no stranger to shocking and judging by stills and posters recently released for her next movie the troubled starlet intends to keep fanning the flames of controversy.
The Times Of London: Europe’s disappointment with Barack Obama’s presidency is laid bare today as the EU’s most senior figure calls for a dramatic effort to revive transatlantic relations. The President of the European Commission told The Times that the new era at the White House was in danger of becoming a “missed opportunity†for [...]
Washington (AP) – The Iranian nuclear scientist who claims to have been abducted by the CIA was paid more than $5 million to provide intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a published report. The scientist, Shahram Amiri, returned to Iran early Thursday where he was given a hero’s welcome after claiming he was abducted [...]
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Fox News: The commission probing allegations that the Justice Department wrongly abandoned a case against the New Black Panther Party has formally called for a federal investigation into claims that the department’s Civil Rights Division will not pursue black defendants. In a letter sent Wednesday to Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez, the chairman of the [...]
Wall Street Journal: President Barack Obama travels to Western Michigan on Thursday to promote his stimulus plan in a community awash in stimulus dollars but where many residents, like a majority of U.S. voters, are skeptical his economic program is working. The trip, part of a campaign dubbed “Recovery Summer” by the White House, is [...]
Los Angeles Times: Latinos now view immigration as their leading concern along with the economy in what activists say is a major shift most likely driven by controversy over Arizona’s tough law against illegal immigrants. Nearly a third of Latinos also believe that racism and prejudice are the central issue in the immigration debate, over [...]
The Hill: The Pentagon is “seriously planning†for the possibility that Congress will not pass emergency war funding before lawmakers head to the August recess, said Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell. The Pentagon is developing an “emergency plan†to deal with the lack of supplemental funds for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Morrell said [...]
Washington Post: Burdened by low approval on the economy, President Obama brought former president Bill Clinton and investor Warren Buffett to the White House on Wednesday to talk about job creation. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs denied that Clinton — who oversaw record surpluses and was generally seen as business-friendly — was brought in [...]
The Telegraph: Vodka-drinking groups – some with small children – can be seen at lakes and ponds in and around the Russian capital where the current three-week heatwave may set a record of 98.6F (37C) this weekend. “Russia’s Emergencies Ministry is very worried by the current situation. In the last day alone, 49 people drowned [...]
AZ Central: The union for rank-and-file Phoenix police asked City Manager David Cavazos to open an investigation into Police Chief Jack Harris out of concern that the chief violated city policy by issuing a legal declaration against SB 1070, Arizona’s tough new immigration law. Phoenix Law Enforcement Association board members said the June 25 declaration [...]
