Firefighters in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona say they are making progress against the state’s second largest wildfire ever. Officials say they expect to have the huge fire 10 percent contained Monday. The Wallow Fire has destroyed nearly 30 homes since it began on May 29. Over 4,300 firefighters are working to put out […]
Pentagon Papers Declassified 40 Years after Publication
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 1:35 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. National Archives is set to release the complete “Pentagon Papers” in Washington Monday, exactly 40 years after parts of the leaked government document first appeared in the New York Times. The then-classified study by the U.S. defense department showed the United States was secretly escalating the conflict in Vietnam while misleading Congress, the […]
Western Europe Tops Annual ‘Rule of Law Index’
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
An annual survey released Monday says that adherence to the rule of law varies widely around the world and appears to correlate with per-capita income. The 146-page Rule of Law Index, compiled by the World Justice Project, ranks countries on such areas as whether the government is held accountable, there is access to justice, rights […]
The Book of Mormon Dominates US Theater Awards
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 12:45 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. theater industry has handed out its top awards to a musical about Mormons and a play about a boy and his horse. The American Theater Wing gave out its annual Tony awards on Sunday, honoring plays and musicals staged on Broadway in New York – considered the highest level of the U.S. theater […]
Dallas Defeats Miami to Win NBA Title
Posted June 12th, 2011 at 11:40 pm (UTC-5)
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 105-95 in the sixth game of the NBA finals on Sunday night to win their first ever National Basketball Association championship. Series MVP Dirk Nowitzki fought through illness and a tough shooting night to score 21 points and grab 11 rebounds in the Dallas victory. Ten of Nowitzki’s […]
Egypt, Indonesia, UAE Back Lagarde’s Bid for IMF Job
Posted June 12th, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC-5)
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde’s bid to head the International Monetary Fund received a big boost Sunday when Egypt, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates publicly endorsed her over two other candidates. The backing from those three countries came as Lagarde visited Egypt to shore up support for her candidacy. Lagarde said the visit left […]
NYT: US Spearheads Creation of ‘Shadow Internet’ to Aid Dissidents
Posted June 12th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
A published report says the U.S. government is financing a global effort to establish what is described as a “shadow” Internet system that would help enable dissidents seeking to undermine repressive governments. According to a report published Sunday in The New York Times, the State Department is leading the effort with an allocation of $2 […]
Ruler on Ice is Surprise Winner at Belmont
Posted June 11th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Ruler On Ice, ridden by jockey Jose Valdivia, has won the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes in New York. Ruler On Ice stole the lead from Preakness winner Shackleford in the stretch to win the final leg of the Triple Crown. Shackleford led from the start Saturday, but fell back at the end. Stay […]
Lunch With Warren Buffett Costs $2.6 Million
Posted June 11th, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
An anonymous bidder has agreed to some $2.6 million for lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The winning bid at the annual charity auction broke the record set last year by a little more than $100. The proceeds go to the Glide Foundation, which provides social services to the poor and homeless in San Francisco. […]
US Congressman Seeks Help Amid Calls for Resigination
Posted June 11th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner says he will enter a treatment center after House Democratic leaders called on him to resign in the aftermath of an online sex scandal. An aide for the New York lawmaker said Saturday Weiner said he would request a leave of absence from the House and seek treatment, but provided no […]
