Boom on the La Belle Idee corrals oil from the Gulf oil spill in Timbalier Bay, La., Thursday. (Matt Stamey/The Houma Courier/AP)
New BP delay a warning: Don't write obituary on Gulf oil spill yet
The Gulf oil spill drama is about to reach its climax: the killing of the Macondo well. But a setback Friday will delay the start of the operation until Tuesday – and shows that uncertainties still loom.
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Cybercrime: Are mobsters planting hackers in big companies?
That is just one finding of a cybercrime report by Verizon released this week. While cybercrime fell in 2009, the report noted that hackers are getting better at what they do.
- Wyclef Jean mulling Haiti presidential run against politician uncle
- As 'American Idol' swaps hosts, will audiences stay loyal?
- Hillary Clinton to-do list: mother of the bride, avoid nuclear war
- Five years after death of John Garang, a divided Sudan wonders: What if?
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Key Florida campaign-finance provision blocked by federal court
A panel of the Eleventh US Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction on a provision of Florida's campaign-finance law aimed at leveling the playing field for candidates, citing free-speech rights.
Pipeline in Michigan oil spill had been cited for corrosion
Federal regulators had issued safety warnings about the condition of the pipeline in the Michigan oil spill that leaked nearly 1 million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River this week.
US 'nuclear sleuthing' abilities need improvement: report
In the event of a nuclear attack, US nuclear scientists would have a hard time tracking down the source and characteristics of the nuclear material, a panel of experts found.
Third California wildfire erupts, first two now half contained
California wildfire season has brought three separate blazes this week, leading some to call for better fire codes – and common sense.
Obama: Detroit auto bailout was unpopular, but it worked
Obama visited Michigan Friday, responding to critics who say the government shouldn't have spent taxpayer money to rescue the Detroit auto industry.
Afghanistan election will still include suspected war criminals
Afghanistan elections planned for September aren't supposed to include parliamentary candidates with ties to militias. Problem is, many of those disqualified aren't actually involved with militias. 'The net caught a few small fish while the sharks swam around it,' says one election official.
Sarah Palin anoints a new 'mama grizzly': Does it make a difference?
Sarah Palin endorsed Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer as a ‘mama grizzly’ Thursday. The Wyoming gubernatorial candidate joins Palin’s growing sisterhood of conservative feminists.
Pakistan likes Al Qaeda more than America
The US is in the middle of a $7.5 billion aid program to Pakistan. But America's image is slipping in the country, where its unfavorable rating is almost as bad as the Taliban's and even Al Qaeda is more popular.
Rare Arab summit to forestall possible Hezbollah unrest in Lebanon
An Arab summit of the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria met in Beirut today for the first time in eight years amid rising concern that the Hariri assassination tribunal could indict key Hezbollah members – sparking Hezbollah unrest.
Rare Arab summit to forestall possible Hezbollah unrest in Lebanon
An Arab summit of the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Syria met in Beirut today for the first time in eight years amid rising concern that the Hariri assassination tribunal could indict key Hezbollah members – sparking Hezbollah unrest.
Top three theories on what damaged Japanese oil tanker near Iran
Numerous theories have surfaced for what damaged the Japanese oil tanker sailing between Oman and Iran on Thursday. Investigators say it may have been a sea mine, a pirate attack, or a collision with a submarine.
Four things to learn from new GDP data
From Friday's GDP report: Imports are surging. Jobs growth is slowing. Regulators may need to lighten their grip. Until November's midterm elections, politics will color economic reports.
In ironic twist, Iran detained US hikers critical of Israel and America
Just before Iran arrested three US hikers a year ago Saturday, one of them – Shane Bauer – had nearly finished an exposé on Israeli military aggression.
Midterm elections: not all bad news for Democrats
Midterm elections are historically difficult for the president's party. With the economy in trouble, this year will likely be no different for Democrats – but it might not be as bad as it could be.
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