Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died at the age of 93. Family members said she died Friday evening. President Barack Obama said Mrs. Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. He said that as the […]
Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died. Family members said the 93-year-old died Friday evening. Another former first lady, Nancy Reagan, expressed her condolences shortly after the news was announced. Reagan said Ford was an “inspiration to […]
BP Wants to Stop Paying Future Loss Claims
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
British oil company BP says it should not have to pay for potential future economic losses to people in the U.S. Gulf region, saying the economy there has recovered from the 2010 oil rig explosion and massive oil spill. In a 29-page document made public Friday, the company noted that tourism is booming in the […]
Five Libyan Rebels Killed
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Pro-government forces in Libya are shelling targets near the western rebel-held city of Misrata. Medical workers and activists say five rebels were killed and more than a dozen wounded in the shelling of the western city that has been under siege for months. The shelling comes as rebels say they are trying to continue their […]
Former Aide to British Prime Minister Arrested in Hacking Scandal
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
The former communications chief to British Prime Minister David Cameron, along with a former editor, were arrested Friday as part of an investigation into alleged telephone hacking involving the News of the World tabloid. Former Cameron spokesman Andy Coulson – who once worked as an editor at the paper – was detained for suspected corruption […]
Passenger Plane Crashes in Congo; At Least 48 Dead
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
A Congolese passenger plane has crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 48 people. Government officials say at least 53 people survived the crash, which occurred while the plane was trying to land in bad weather. It is not clear how many people were on board the plane when it went down […]
Chinese Star Yao Ming Retires from NBA
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Star Chinese center Yao Ming is reported on the verge of retiring from the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets after continuous struggles in recent years with foot and ankle injuries. The 30-year-old Yao, who stands 2.3 meters, missed all of the 2009-10 season after breaking his left foot in the 2009 playoffs against the Los […]
IMF Approves $4.3 Billion for Greece
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of about $4.3 billion as part of an effort to help Greece pull back from an impending debt default. The IMF’s executive board approved the package Friday. The payment is part of a $156 billion bailout package from the IMF and European Union that was agreed on […]
IMF Approves $4.3 Billion for Greece
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of about $4.3 billion as part of an effort to help Greece pull back from an impending debt default. The IMF’s executive board approved the package Friday. The payment is part of a $156 bailout package from the IMF and European Union that was agreed on last […]
South Sudan Becomes Newest Nation
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
South Sudan has become the world’s newest nation, officially splitting from Sudan after a vote for independence. The change took place just after midnight local time Friday, leading residents in the new capital, Juba, to dance in the streets. Southern Sudan voted overwhelmingly to split from the north in a January referendum that was guaranteed […]
