Phase one of world's first commercial spaceport is now 90 per cent completed - in time for first flights in 2013 | Mail Online

Phase one of world's first commercial spaceport is now 90 per cent completed - in time for first flights in 2013 | Mail Online: Phase one of the world's first commercial spaceport, which will be the hub for Virgin's consumer spaceflights, is now 90 per cent complete.

The 1,800-acre Spaceport America site, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the home base for Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson's most ambitious business venture yet.

67 Shot in NYC Labor Day Weekend Gunfire | NBC New York

67 Shot in NYC Labor Day Weekend Gunfire | NBC New York: Three people were killed and two police officers were wounded in a shooting a few blocks from the annual West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, capping a violent holiday weekend in which nearly 70 people were injured by gunfire.

Obama hits all-time low, NBC News/WSJ poll finds - politics - msnbc.com

Obama hits all-time low, NBC News/WSJ poll finds - politics - msnbc.com: When Barack Obama unveils his jobs and economic plan to a joint session of Congress on Thursday, he'll do so at the lowest point of his presidency, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

Palin slams Hoffa for 'thuggery' - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com

Palin slams Hoffa for 'thuggery' - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com: Sarah Palin is taking to her Facebook page to slam Jim Hoffa, the Teamsters president, for his call to "take these son-of-a-bitches out" in reference to the tea party:

Jimmy Hoffa Threatens GOP At Obama Event: "Let's Take These Son Of Bitches Out" | RealClearPolitics

Jimmy Hoffa Threatens GOP At Obama Event: "Let's Take These Son Of Bitches Out" | RealClearPolitics: Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa had some profane, combative words for Republicans while warming up the crowd for President Obama in Detroit, Michigan on Monday.