Survivor of Mont. bear attack says she played dead – The Associated Press

July 29th, 2010

msnbc.com Survivor of Mont. bear attack says she played dead The Associated Press COOKE CITY, Mont. — A woman who was attacked by a bear in the middle of the night at a busy campground was bitten on her arm and leg before she instinctively played dead so the animal would leave her alone, she said Thursday.

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Amazon debuts new Kindle, with Wi-Fi only version – MarketWatch

July 29th, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk Amazon debuts new Kindle, with Wi-Fi only version MarketWatch By MarketWatch Amazon announces a new, re-designed version of its Kindle e-reader, along with a Wi-Fi-only version of the device that will sell for $139. The move comes amid fierce competition in the e-reader market. See full story.

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Rain dampens rescue efforts in Pakistani plane crash as nation mourns – Xinhua

July 29th, 2010

CBC.ca Rain dampens rescue efforts in Pakistani plane crash as nation mourns Xinhua ISLAMABAD, July 29 (Xinhua)– Nature joins the aggrieved Pakistani nation Thursday that mourns the death of 152 people killed in Wednesday's passenger plane crash in the capital city Islamabad, as desperate relatives were … Heavy rains delay salvage of crashed Pakistan plane Reuters Pakistan mourns air crash victims BBC News Heavy rains delay search at Pakistan plane crash CTV.ca CNN International

Immigration demonstrations kick off in Arizona – Los Angeles Times

July 29th, 2010

Globe and Mail Immigration demonstrations kick off in Arizona Los Angeles Times A small procession from the Capitol begins a day of planned events. Activists say they have to keep up pressure despite a judge's ruling against key portions of the state's law. By Nicholas Riccardi Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Opponents of Arizona's …

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Candidates Rick Scott, Jeff Greene lead opponents, poll shows – MiamiHerald.com

July 29th, 2010

MyFox Tampa Bay Candidates Rick Scott, Jeff Greene lead opponents, poll shows MiamiHerald.com A new poll shows that Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Jeff Greene are surging ahead of their rivals before the Aug. 24 primaries. BY MARC CAPUTO This is the primary election of millionaire outsiders, a new poll shows.

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Iranian voices – BBC News

July 29th, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk Iranian voices BBC News This week the pressure on Iran has increased with new, stricter, European Union sanctions. Just weeks earlier, US President Barack Obama signed a bill imposing the toughest measures yet in response to the Iranian nuclear programme

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Gulf cleanup will change once oil stops for good – The Associated Press

July 29th, 2010

Reuters Gulf cleanup will change once oil stops for good The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The government's point man for the Gulf spill plans to meet with coastal parish officials Thursday to talk about what's next now that the oil has stopped flowing. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said crews are having trouble finding …

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Obama shares ups, downs on ‘The View’ – CNN

July 29th, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk Obama shares ups, downs on 'The View' CNN Washington (CNN) — President Obama was “charming as usual” during a taping of a segment with “The View” set to air Thursday, said Joy Behar, one of the co-hosts. While the interview was under embargo until Thursday's broadcast, …

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French mother charged with killing eight of her babies – Telegraph.co.uk

July 29th, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk French mother charged with killing eight of her babies Telegraph.co.uk A French mother, Dominique Cottrez, has been charged by with murdering eight newborn babies in the village of Villers-au-Tertre, near Lille . The 45-year-old nursing assistant, who also has two grown-up daughters, is said to have been “systematically … Couple charged in France over babies' bodies CNN International French couple charged over babies BBC News French couple in court in case of eight dead newborns The Hindu NPR

Cameron defends Pakistan comments – BBC News

July 29th, 2010

Moneycontrol.com Cameron defends Pakistan comments BBC News UK Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism as he continued his trip to India. He said it was “important to speak frankly” and while Pakistan had “made progress… we need them to do more”.

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