Weakening, possible firing of McChrystal compounds sense of peril in Afghanistan - Washington Post

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Weakening, possible firing of McChrystal compounds sense of peril in Afghanistan Washington Post The top US general in Afghanistan was summoned to Washington for a White House meeting after apologizing for flippant and dismissive remarks about top Obama administration officials. By Karen DeYoung and Scott Wilson The firestorm sparked by the ... In Afghanistan, as in Iraq, a New Breed of Commander Stepped In New York Times Sestak: McChrystal's fate hinges on his necessity CNN The general crosses the line San Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles Times -BBC News -Reuters  »

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Gaffe machine infuriates Gulf - Chicago Sun-Times

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Gaffe machine infuriates Gulf Chicago Sun-Times EMPIRE, La. -- Just when it seemed Gulf residents couldn't get any more outraged about the massive oil spill fouling their coastline, word came Saturday that BP's CEO was taking time off Saturday to see his 52-foot ... BP's Hayward takes a day off for yacht race, infuriating gulf residents Washington Post BP CEO's yacht outing infuriates Gulf residents The Associated Press BP: Tony Hayward remains in charge USA Today Seattle Times -CBS News -New York Times  »

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Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP - Washington Post

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Rep. Barton under fire after apologizing to BP Washington Post Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, accused the White House of conducting a "$20 billion shakedown" by requiring oil giant BP to establish a fund to compensate those hurt by the Gulf Coast oil spill. By Aaron Blake Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex. ... Joe Barton Under Fire from Republicans and Democrats for BP Apology CBS News BP 'shakedown' claim is a sad joke CNN Joe Barton accuses White House of '$20 billion shakedown' of BP Christian Science Monitor The Associated Press -BusinessWeek -FOX11AZ.com  »

Petraeus chokes in Senate hearing - CNN

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Petraeus chokes in Senate hearing CNN Washington (CNN) -- The commander of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan was escorted from a congressional hearing room after apparently choking during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday. He later returned to applause, but the hearing was ... Petraeus Slumps Over Desk During Senate Hearing FOXNews Gen. David Petraeus passes out on Capitol Hill USA Today Petraeus rushed from hearing room The Associated Press New York Times -W »

Obama to Address Nation Tuesday Night on Gulf Oil Spill - FOXNews

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Obama to Address Nation Tuesday Night on Gulf Oil Spill FOXNews May 28: President Obama picks up a "tar b »

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US teenage sailor Abby Sunderland found in Indian Ocean - BBC News

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US teenage sailor Abby Sunderland found in Indian Ocean BBC News A 16-year-old US sailor who went missing while sailing solo around the world has been found safe and well. Abby Sunderland's yacht was spotted by an aerial search team in the southern Indian Ocean, midway between Australia and Africa. ... Teenage round-the-world sailor Abby Sunderland found alive Times Online Sailing experts criticise Abby Sunderland's circumnavigation attempt Telegraph.co.uk Teen sailor alive and well ABC Online New York Times -Rapid City Journal -TIME  »

Joran Van Der Sloot Confession: 'The Girl Intruded on My Private Life' - ABC News

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Joran Van Der Sloot Confession: 'The Girl Intruded on My Private Life' ABC News Peruvian authorities are pressuring Joran van der Sloot to give them information about the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in the wake of the Dutch playboy's reported confession that he murdered a ... Door Now "Wide Open" to Re-open Holloway Probe? CBS News Official: Van der Sloot confesses to Peru slaying msnbc.com Dutch murder suspect shows different faces on TV The Associated Press Vancouver Sun -Washington Post (blog) -FOXNews  »

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