Thursday, November 16, 2006
Breaking News Thu., November 16, 2006
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:04:14 -0800
4 AMERICANS BELIEVED AMONG 14 CAPTURED IN AMBUSH OF CONVOY OF MILITARY
CONTRACTORS IN IRAQ
U.S. stocks close higher on tame inflation, oil price decline
4:30 pm ET Nov 16, 2006
DJIA
12,305
+54.11
S&P
1,399
+3.19
NASDAQ
2,449
+6.31
10Yr
4.66%
+0.040
U.S. stocks close higher on tame inflation, oil price decline
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average finishing at another record high level, as tame consumer-price
inflation and a big drop in crude oil prices helped offset bad news from
technology bellwethers Applied Materials Inc. and Dell Inc.
Forums: 中日共同研究歷史能彌合分歧嗎？
Date: 16 Nov 2006 18:26:45 -0000
中日共同研究歷史能彌合分歧嗎？
對于歷史，特別是清末以來涉及中日的近現代史，中國和日本有截然不同的歷史解釋。共同研究歷史應該如何面對國家歷史的分歧？More...go
to
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/johnDispatch
or go to LINKS and click 'John's Journal'
News Alert! 9 Dead From N.C. Tornado Touchdown
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:14:57 -0500
North Carolina authorities report nine deaths from tornado touchdowns.
Weather Avisory: Tornado watch issued for south and central NJ
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:51:37 -0800
BREAKING NEWS
Weather Avisory: Tornado watch issued for south and central NJ
The National Weather Service says a tornado watch is in effect for
central and south New Jersey.
Nobel-prize winning economist Milton Friedman dead, Reuters reports.
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:37:50 -0500
Nobel-prize winning economist Milton Friedman dead, Reuters reports.
Breaking News Thu., November 16, 2006
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:12:32 -0800
HOUSE DEMOCRATS CHOOSE MARYLAND REP. STENY HOYER TO BE MAJORITY LEADER
OVER REP. JOHN MURTHA
U.S. stocks mixed; Dow gains, technology weaker
11:41 am ET Nov 16, 2006
DJIA
12,281
+29.85
S&P
1,400
+3.46
NASDAQ
2,441
-1.03
10Yr
4.64%
+0.022
U.S. stocks mixed; Dow gains, technology weaker
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed Thursday, with the broad market rising on news
that consumer price inflation eased last month but with bellwether
Applied Materials weighing on technology stocks after its earnings
missed expectations and it lowered its outlook for the current quarter.
Clear Channel sold to buyout group for $18.7 billion
NEW YORK
Clear Channel Communications Inc., the largest U.S. radio-station owner,
on Thursday said it agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by
private-equity firms Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital Partners
for $18.7 billion in cash.
Economic Report: Inflation eases in October
WASHINGTON
Consumer prices dropped 0.5% in October for the second month in a row,
led by falling prices for gasoline and cars, the Labor Department
reported Thursday.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Lott Wins No. 2 GOP Senate Post
November 15, 2006
Lott Wins No. 2 GOP Senate Post
Trent Lott, ousted from the Senate's top job four years ago because of
remarks considered racially insensitive, was elected to the No. 2 spot
in the GOP leadership. He'll serve as minority whip under new minority
leader Mitch McConnell.
Traffic Alert: Limited service on 4, 5, & 6 trains
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:36:14 -0800
BREAKING NEWS
Traffic Alert: Limited service on 4, 5, & 6 trains
A water leak has caused service disruptions on the subway. There is
limited service on the 4, 5, and 6 trains between 125th St. and Grand
Central station. There is local service only.
Breaking News: Tsunami warning in Japan
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:14:19 -0800
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Tsunami warning in Japan
Japan's meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning and told Pacific
coast residents to flee to higher ground after an earthquake with a
preliminary magnitude of 8.1 hit near islands north of the country.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:00:02 -0500
Iraqi Police Eyed In Mass Abductions
In a brazen display of lawlessness, about 80 men in police uniforms
stormed through an Iraqi Education Ministry building and kidnapped
scores of workers. Hours later, the government said five senior police
officers had been arrested.
LIRR alert: Montauk branch suspended
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 06:17:28 -0800
BREAKING NEWS
LIRR alert: Montauk branch suspended
The Long Island Rail Road says the Montauk branch is temporarily
suspended in both directions between Babylon and Patchogue due to a
train striking a pedestrian, just east of Bayport Avenue. Passengers are
being told to use either the Ronkonkoma or Babylon branches.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Breaking News Mon., November 13, 2006
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:18 -0800
EX-NEW YORK CITY MAYOR RUDY GIULIANI FORMS COMMITTEE TO PLAN RUN FOR
PRESIDENT IN 2008
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Breaking NewsNovember 12, 2006
Breaking NewsNovember 12, 2006
Suicide Bomber Kills 35 In Baghdad
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a police recruiting center in
Baghdad Sunday, killing at least 35 people and wounding 56. Meanwhile,
police were searching for gunmen who killed 10 Shiite travelers and
kidnapped about 50 others.
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U.S. Vetoes U.N. Gaza Resolution
The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council draft resolution that
sought to condemn an Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip and
demand Israeli troops pull out of the territory. The U.S. Ambassador
said it was "biased against Israel."
