Monday, January 23, 2012

Obama Defends Roe v. Wade As Way for ‘Our Daughters’ to Have Same Chance As Sons to ‘Fulfill Their Dreams’ | CNSnews.com

Obama Defends Roe v. Wade As Way for ‘Our Daughters’ to Have Same Chance As Sons to ‘Fulfill Their Dreams’ | CNSnews.com: "President Barack Obama says the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade is the chance to recognize the “fundamental constitutional right” to abortion and to “continue our efforts to ensure that our daughters have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.”"

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Britain, US and France send warships through Strait of Hormuz - Telegraph

Britain, US and France send warships through Strait of Hormuz - Telegraph: "Britain, America and France delivered a pointed signal to Iran, sending six warships led by a 100,000 ton aircraft carrier through the highly sensitive waters of the Strait of Hormuz."

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EU agrees Iranian oil embargo | World news | The Guardian

EU agrees Iranian oil embargo | World news | The Guardian: "The long-running standoff between Iran and the west over Tehran's nuclear programme has shifted into a more unpredictable phase after Europe decided to impose an oil embargo on the Islamic republic."

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European Union agrees on Iran oil embargo - Telegraph

European Union agrees on Iran oil embargo - Telegraph: "European Union nations have agreed on an oil embargo against Iran as part of sanctions over its nuclear programme."

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Geothermal power test will pump water into Oregon's Newberry volcano – USATODAY.com

Geothermal power test will pump water into Oregon's Newberry volcano – USATODAY.com: "Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in central Oregon this summer to demonstrate technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up to its promise."

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Immigration authorities released man who went on to kill 3 in North Miami - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Immigration authorities released man who went on to kill 3 in North Miami - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com: "In a year-old mystery, a felon freed after he could not be returned to Haiti killed three people. Was it random, or was he working with someone?"

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Huge Solar Eruption Sparks Strongest Radiation Storm in 7 Years | Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections | Space Weather, Northern Lights & Sun Storms | Space.com

Huge Solar Eruption Sparks Strongest Radiation Storm in 7 Years | Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections | Space Weather, Northern Lights & Sun Storms | Space.com: "A powerful solar eruption is expected to blast a stream of charged particles toward Earth tomorrow (Jan. 24), as the strongest radiation storm since 2005 rages on the sun."

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White House to miss budget deadline for third year - Washington Times

White House to miss budget deadline for third year - Washington Times: "The White House told Congress on Monday that its budget will be late this year, meaning President Obama once again will miss the deadline set in law."

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Former CIA officer charged in leaks - The Washington Post

Former CIA officer charged in leaks - The Washington Post: "The Justice Department on Monday charged a former CIA officer with repeatedly leaking classified information, including the identities of agency operatives involved in the capture and interrogation of alleged terrorists."

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Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins goalie, snubs President Obama - POLITICO.com

Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins goalie, snubs President Obama - POLITICO.com: "There was a notable absence during a White House reception this afternoon for the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins: star goalie Tim Thomas.

Thomas refused the invite for "political reasons," Sports Illustrated reports."

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