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New BP CEO Says Some Gulf Efforts To Be Scaled Back

The changes do not signify a lessening of the commitment by the oil giant, but do signify that some areas don’t need a continuing effort, BP CEO Bob Dudley said Friday. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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2nd Missing Sailor’s Body Found In Afghanistan

A senior U.S. military official and Afghan officials say the body of Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove was found by villagers Wednesday. His colleague, Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley, was found Sunday. The two went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan on Friday. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Daniel Schorr’s Legacy: Speaking Truth To Power

The prolific newsman, who died Friday at 93, exemplified the mission of bearing active witness to history — in his case, the decades that chronicled America’s rise after World War II. And he uncompromisingly stood up to authorities in the greatest traditions of American journalism. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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McChrystal Bids Farewell To Army Life

Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer Friday in an emotional retirement ceremony at his military headquarters in Washington, D.C., marking the last chapter of his swift and stunning fall from grace. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Family of slain California girl seeks justice

A sister of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found this week two miles from her home in southern California said Friday she would not rest until the killer is apprehended. See more here: Family of slain California girl seeks justice Originally posted here: Family of slain California girl seeks justice

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Motorist pulled from 20-foot sinkhole

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, motorist whose SUV fell into a large sinkhole Friday thanked the passer-by who brought an end to the brief but terrifying ordeal. Read the original here: Motorist pulled from 20-foot sinkhole Read more: Motorist pulled from 20-foot sinkhole

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D.C. school system fires 226 teachers

The District of Columbia public school system announced Friday that it is letting 226 teachers go for poor performance under the education assessment system IMPACT. Read the rest here: D.C. school system fires 226 teachers See the article here: D.C. school system fires 226 teachers

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Tropical Storm Bonnie hits Florida

Strong winds hit southern Florida on Friday as Tropical Storm Bonnie made landfall near Biscayne Bay in southeastern Florida. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Continued here: Tropical Storm Bonnie hits Florida Here is the original post: Tropical Storm Bonnie hits Florida

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Sherrod regards Obama’s call as apology

The former Agriculture Department employee at the center of a political firestorm said Friday that President Barack Obama didn’t literally say he was “sorry” when they spoke Thursday, but “by simply calling me,” she believed he was apologizing. See the original post: Sherrod regards Obama’s call as apology Original post: Sherrod regards Obama’s call as apology

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McChrystal to be honored at retirement ceremony

A ceremony honoring retiring Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal is scheduled for Friday in Washington See the rest here: McChrystal to be honored at retirement ceremony Read more: McChrystal to be honored at retirement ceremony

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