Saturday, December 10, 2011

News you can use december 10 2011



Liberian president, women's campaigner and Yemenite activist accept Nobel ...

Washington Post -
OSLO, Norway - Three women who fought injustice, dictatorship and sexual violence in Liberia and Yemen accepted the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize on Saturday, calling on repressed women worldwide to rise up against male supremacy.

Five things to watch in tonight's GOP debate

USA Today -
The GOP presidential candidates meet tonight for the first of two pivotal debates ahead of the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses, as a surging Newt Gingrich leads the field and Mitt Romney goes on the attack.

Criticism of NBA squashing Paul trade pouring in

Boston.com -
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, right, works out against Quincy Pondexter, left, during the first day of NBA basketball training camp in Westwego, La.

Occupy Boston Protesters Get Evicted, 46 Arrested

ABC News -
After 10 weeks of camping out at Boston's Dewey Square, up to 150 Occupy Wall Street protesters were evicted this morning when police officers tore down tents and arrested 46, the Associated Press reported.

SABCS: Bone Drug Gives DFS Boost in Breast Cancer

MedPage Today -
This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Hostage's wife presses for answers

CBS News -
Christine Levinson had endured nearly four years of despair since her husband, Robert, disappeared in Iran. Every glimmer of hope in the US government's search for him had faded away, every optimistic lead had ended with disappointment.

Pakistan Taliban Commander Confirms Peace Talks With Government

Voice of America -
December 10, 2011 Pakistan Taliban Commander Confirms Peace Talks With Government VOA News A senior Pakistan Taliban leader says the militant group has entered into peace talks with the government.

Watchdog: 16 more killed in Syria

CNN -
By the CNN Wire Staff A portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is seen on a flag carried by supporters during a rally in Damascus, Syria.

Palestinian Hit in Face by Tear Gas Canister Dies

ABC News -
A Palestinian protester who was struck in the face by a tear gas canister fired by an Israeli soldier at close range died of his wounds Saturday, activists said, accusing the army of using disproportionate force.

Virginia Tech Gunman Called Quiet; Went to Small School

Fox News -
| AP Dec. 8: Authorities respond to reports of shots fired in the parking lot of Virginia Tech's Cassell Coliseum. BLACKSBURG, Va.

Nuclear Panel Members Say They Have 'Grave Concerns' About Chairman

Fox News -
| AP In this Nov. 10, 2011, file photo, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko speaks to members of the media in Atlanta.

US Supreme Court takes up Texas redistricting case

Christian Science Monitor -
The case involves four new congressional seats and the rising political clout of Latinos in Texas, a state with a history of racial discrimination.

Suspect in Massachusetts shooting found dead

CBS News -
Investigators examine a crime scene along the Charles River in Boston, Friday evening Dec. 9, 2011. According to the Middlesex Country District Attorney, three family members were fatally shot earlier in the evening in Cambridge, Mass.

Eurozone leaders deluded if they think this 'sticking plaster' treaty can ...

Telegraph.co.uk -
So, now we know what the latest euro-crisis summit has to offer. The fifth comprehensive effort to stabilise the eurozone in nineteen months, this latest Brussels gab-fest produced a slew of headlines and initiatives.

British lawmakers welcome Cameron after EU veto

AFP -
LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron received a hero's welcome from his party's lawmakers but faced searching questions Saturday over his veto of a new EU treaty to solve the eurozone crisis.

HP to offer webOS as open-source software

BusinessWeek -
Technology company Hewlett-Packard says it's making its webOS mobile software available as open-source software that any developer can use and modify freely.

Twitter Redesign Courts Businesses, Catches Up With Facebook, Google+

eWeek -
Twitter's changes to the online and mobile versions of the microblogging site include a simplified design to make it easier to connect with others.

Lindsay Lohan -- Probation Officer Approves Hawaiian…

TMZ.com -
Probation is a beach for Lindsay Lohan ... who's currently sunning herself in Hawaii -- but only because her new probation officer signed off on the tropical vacation.

'X-Factor' Castoff Rachel Crow -- Meeting with Disney…

TMZ.com -
It ain't over for former "X-Factor" contestant Rachel Crow -- TMZ has learned, Disney bigwigs are clamoring to sign the 13-year-old after her elimination last night ... and have already set up a meet-and-greet. A rep for Disney tells us, "Now that she ...

New Year's Eve review: Ashton Kutcher as a nitwit called Randy

Daily Mail -
This has been a vintage year for turkeys, and they don't come bigger, more corporate or more greasily sanctimonious than Garry Marshall's latest attempt to rip off Love, Actually.

Kim Kardashian Heads to Haiti for Charity

People Magazine -
As the end of the year draws near, Kim Kardashian is stepping back from the drama in her personal life to spend some time giving back in Haiti.

Knicks set to announce Chandler deal this afternoon

New York Post -
The Knicks are planning to hold a press conference at 2 pm today to introduce new center Tyson Chandler and announce the deal is official, according to a source.

Albert Pujols Loses Out on Chance to Join Stan Musial, Bob Gibson as One of ...

NESN.com -
by NESN Staff on Sat, Dec 10, 2011 at 9:45AM Albert Pujols is now $250 million richer, but he may have lost something much more valuable.

Who will take home the Heisman?

CNN -
Robert Griffin III led Baylor to a 9-3 record while posting a 192.3 efficiency rating and a 72.4 completion percentage. HeismanPundit.

Forward march: Army-Navy very much a ground game

CBSSports.com -
LANDOVER, Md. -- In the NFL, Tim Tebow is bringing the triple option back. At Army and Navy, they figure it never went out of style.

For Nets, Dwight Howard issue brings more questions than answers

Boston Herald -
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Last week, Nets general manager Billy King said he hoped to avoid a circus-like atmosphere as the team pursued avenues to better itself.

Study: Greenland faces land crisis as global warming heats up

The State Column -
A new study released Friday finds that Greenland has risen in recent years as the rate of ice melting has increased, a startling revelation that scientists attribute to global warming.

Watch Now: Live Total Lunar Eclipse Webcast

Wired News -
Starting at 8 am EST, viewers can check out the above webcast to watch the last total lunar eclipse until 2014. The main event will start at 9:05 am EST and last almost an hour.

Vaccine might one day prevent 'cruise ship' stomach bug

USA Today -
An experimental vaccine may one day help us say "bon voyage" to the dreaded "cruise-ship" tummy bug for good. New research suggests a vaccine to stave off the norovirus that has sickened many cruisers in recent years may be on ...

Birth Control Patch Should Stay on Market, Panel Says

MedPage Today -
ADELPHI, Md. -- An FDA advisory panel has voted 19-5 that the benefits of the Ortho Evra norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal patch outweigh potential blood clot risks, ...

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