Saturday, November 24, 2007
Crews Battle Malibu Blaze, 35 Homes Lost
November 24, 2007
Crews Battle Malibu Blaze, 35 Homes Lost
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed about 35 homes and spread through the
canyons and hills above Malibu, forcing residents to evacuate as flames
approached. Roughly 2,200 acres have been burned.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Corrupt Businesses Help People Smugglers
November 22, 2007
Corrupt Businesses Help People Smugglers
Smugglers who bring illegal immigrants into the U.S. are getting crucial
help from seemingly legitimate businesses that supply them with cars,
lodging, plane tickets and other services, knowing full well what's
going on.
Breaking News
Pakistan Court Clears Musharraf's Path
Pakistan's Supreme Court, comprised of judges loyal to President Gen.
Pervez Musharraf, has thrown out the last legal challenge to his
reelection, clearing the way for the embattled leader to drop his
military title and become a civilian president.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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論壇：中日戰略互惠關係前景與障礙
為深化中日戰略互惠關係，中國海軍艦艇開始首次訪日旅程，中日經濟高層首次對話也將舉行。說說中日關係的前景與障礙。More...go
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Judge saves 'The Grinch'...
November 21, 2007
Judge saves 'The Grinch'...
A Manhattan judge ordered a Broadway production of "Dr. Seuss' How The
Grinch Stole Christmas!" to reopen despite the ongoing stagehands
strike.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Federal Reserve sees growth slowing in 2008 but inflation remaining low, Dow Jones reports.
Federal Reserve sees growth slowing in 2008 but inflation remaining low,
Dow Jones reports.
Polygamous-sect leader Warren Jeffs is sentenced to five years to life
in prison for arranging the marriage of a minor, AP reports.
News Alert! Supreme Court To Decide DC Handgun Ban Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the District of Columbia
can ban handguns in a case that puts justices squarely into the
right-to-bear arms argument.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Avoids Embryo Use
November 20, 2007
Stem Cell Breakthrough Avoids Embryo Use
U.S. and Japanese research teams have both, independently, reported
success in making skin cells take on characteristics of stem cells. The
technique avoids the swarm of ethical, political and practical obstacles
involved with cloning embryos.
Monday, November 19, 2007
FBI Reports Upsurge In Hate Crimes
November 19, 2007
FBI Reports Upsurge In Hate Crimes
Police across the nation reported an increase in criminal incidents
targeting victims or property as a result of prejudice against a
particular race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin
or physical or mental disability.
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還能看到有歷史的中國名城嗎？
中國建設部斥資十億保護歷史文化名城，說說您對中國保護文化歷史古跡的看法。
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Forecasters See Rising Recession Risk
November 19, 2007
Forecasters See Rising Recession Risk
Economic forecasters say ailing housing and credit markets are likely to
weigh down growth in the final three months of the year and cause
economic activity to lag in 2008. That adds up to an increased risk of
recession.
Study: Americans Reading A Lot Less
November 19, 2007
Study: Americans Reading A Lot Less
The number of Americans who spend time reading is dropping, according to
a new study. Dana Gioia of the National Endowment for the Arts calls the
decline "perhaps the most important socio-economic issue in the United
States."
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Cyclone Sidr Death Toll Exceeds 2,300
November 18, 2007
Cyclone Sidr Death Toll Exceeds 2,300
Hundreds of thousands of survivors were stuck behind roads blocked by
fallen trees, iron roofs and thick sludge as rescue workers fought to
reach towns along Bangladesh's coast that were ravaged by a cyclone that
killed at least 2,300 people.
