North America – Army: Wounded officer ended rampage
Army: Wounded officer ended rampage
Commander lauds “amazing and an aggressive performance”
North American Governments Agree to Protect Wilderness (Environmental News Network)
The United States, Canada, and Mexico agreed this week to work together to protect wilderness areas across North America. The cooperation agreement establishes an intergovernmental committee to exchange research and approaches that address challenges such as climate change, fire control, and invasive species in land, marine, and coastal protected areas throughout the continent.
National Briefing | Religion: Pittsburgh Bishop Is Ousted
An Episcopal bishop, whose diocese is moving toward splitting from the national church, was ousted from ministry.
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families.
Japan celebrates Matsui’s MVP win
Becomes first Japanese winner of world series honor after record-setting performance
Biggest World Series winner? Girardi
Manager orchestrates club’s return to championship form
Shortage of military therapists creates strain
Military report had warned of “vicious cycle” caused by shortage
Vast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial Crisis
Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages.
Chicago Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Curb Emissions of Heat-Trapping Gases
The blueprint would change the city s building codes to promote energy efficiency, and it calls for installing huge solar panels at municipal properties and building alternative fueling stations.
Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government.
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