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U.S. spent $250M on hostage hunt

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:51:52 GMTLogin to discuss

July 3: NBCThe U.S. military says it flew thousands of spy flights over Colombian jungles trying to find and free three Pentagon contractors since their kidnapping in 2003.



Obama opens door to shift on Iraq

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:58:13 GMTLogin to discuss

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles while taking questions from supporters during his campaign stop in Fargo, N.D., Thursday,  July 3, 2008. Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.



Hassles don’t stop holiday travelers

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:58:33 GMTLogin to discuss

July 3: With gas prices up an average $1.15 over this time last year, fewer Americans are expected to be traveling by car on the Fourth of July weekend. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.  (Today Show)Despite the likelihood of a long-term travel slowdown, millions of Americans are taking to the roads and skies over the Fourth of July holiday.



Beef recall expands to 5.3 million lbs

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:22:28 GMTLogin to discuss
Nebraska Beef Ltd. is expanding a recall announced earlier this week to include all 5.3 million pounds of meat produced for ground beef between May 16 and June 26.

Thieves are grabbing more ATMs

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:57:18 GMTLogin to discuss

May 14: Video shows a man in Wisconsin using a forklift to load an ATM into his car. Msnbc.comPolice report an alarming rise in ATM thefts. Not thefts at ATMs —thefts of the entire machines themselves.



Fire crews try to save Big Sur icons

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:34:17 GMTLogin to discuss

Firefighters wait next to the well-known Ventana Inn and Restaurant from a nearby wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., Thursday, July 3, 2008. Several homes were destroyed nearby on Wednesday. Flames ominously licked the ridge overlooking Big Sur, where firefighters and restaurant staff stayed behind to try to save two tourist landmarks.



U.S. economy lost 62,000 jobs in June

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:08:35 GMTLogin to discuss
Employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June, the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses, underscoring the economy’s fragile state. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent.

Williams sisters reach Wimbledon finals

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:20:54 GMTLogin to discuss

LONDON - JULY 03: Venus Williams of United States celebrates winning the womenDefending champion Venus Williams beat Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (3) Thursday to advance to the Wimbledon final, setting up a potential championship matchup with sister Serena.



Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dies

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:43:10 GMTLogin to discuss

**FILE**Promoter and entertainer Larry Harmon portrays the clown Bozo in this undated file photo. For years Harmon claimed to have created the character, and said he was the original. Now the International Clown Hall of Fame in downtown Milwaukee is formally endorsing a different version: Capitol Records executive Alan Livingston created Bozo for recordings in 1946, and the late Vance"Pinto" Colvig was the first person to play the clown. (AP Photo/HO, International Clown Hall of Fame)Larry Harmon, one of the first men to play the famed Bozo the Clown character, has died at 83.



Kin charged as Vt. girl's body found

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:36:53 GMTLogin to discuss

U.S. Attorney Tom Anderson, left, answers questions as Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell, right, looks on during a news conference, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Burlington, Vt., where prosecutors announced that Michael Jacques of Randolph, Vt., faces federal kidnapping charges in the death of his niece, Brooke Bennett. (AP Photo/Alden Pellett)Federal prosecutors have filed kidnapping charges that carry the death penalty against a Vermont man whose 12-year-old niece was found dead near his home.



Tropical storm forms in Atlantic

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:22:11 GMTLogin to discuss
A tropical storm dubbed Bertha has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean off Africa's coast and is heading west towards the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Zimbabweans hide in U.S. embassy

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:56:48 GMTLogin to discuss

Zimbabwean opposition party members and their relatives are seen outside the U.S. embassy in Harare, Thursday, July 3, 2008. U.S. Ambassador James McGee says about 200 people are seeking refuge at his embassy. About 200 opposition supporters have sought refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe, the American ambassador said Thursday.



Mystery cave opened at Mexican pyramid

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:21:45 GMTLogin to discuss

A man looks at the Pyramid of the Sun at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in the outskirts of Mexico City February 2, 2008. Archaeologist Alejandro Sarabia from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) told Reuters during an interview on June 30, 2008 that it is planning to begin excavations in July in a cave located six meters (20 ft.) below the pyramid to get to know more about its ancient inhabitants. Picture taken February 2, 2008. REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO)Archaeologists are opening a cave sealed for more than 30 years deep beneath a Mexican pyramid to look for clues about the mysterious collapse of one of ancient civilization's largest cities.



Pentagon extends Afghan tour for Marines

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:07:53 GMTLogin to discuss

July 3: The Pentagon extends the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan. NBCThe Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come home on time.



Bush will attend Olympic opening ceremonies

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:46:32 GMTLogin to discuss
President Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of Olympics in Beijing. While there was no question the president would attend the Olympic Games in August, his plans for the opening ceremonies had not been confirmed until now. Some world leaders have said they may boycott the Aug. 8 opening event to protest the most recent Chinese security crackdown in Tibetan areas of China.

Study: U.S. worst of G8 on warming

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:28:01 GMTLogin to discuss

** FILE ** In this July 10, 2007 file photos, the coal-fired Plant Schereris in operation at Juliette, Ga.  Plant Scherer has for several years been the nationThe U.S. government has done the least among the world’s eight biggest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found.



Oil passes, settles above $145 for first time

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:12:30 GMTLogin to discuss
Soaring fuel costs are taking some of the celebration out of this holiday weekend.

Accountant sues Rachael Ray for $1 million

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:21:09 GMTLogin to discuss
A former accountant for Rachael Ray’s television cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit, alleging he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.

Is America what it Googles?

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:30:55 GMTLogin to discuss
Enter Google Trends. It's a Google tool that graphically displays the day's most popular search terms. Theoretically, it's a direct line to our innermost thoughts and desires. But, is it really?

Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:57:46 GMTLogin to discuss

A slice of watermelon is shown at the Gutierrez Produce stand at the Dallas Farmers Market, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Dallas. Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the bodyA slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.



Christie Brinkley divorce trial goes nuclear

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:48:28 GMTLogin to discuss

July 3: Former supermodel Christie Brinkley and her estranged husband Peter Cook have entered day two of their divorce trial. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to attorneys from both sides.  (Today Show)Attorneys in the Christie Brinkley divorce trial painted opposing portraits of their clients as the explosive case began its second day. A court-appointed psychiatrist’s report yet to be introduced says Brinkley is consumed by rage, said the lawyer for her estranged husband, Peter Cook. But it also says Brinkley should get primary custody of the children, her lawyer said.



Israel in Jerusalem dilemma after attack

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:08:56 GMTLogin to discuss

July 2: An earth-mover crashed into pedestrians, cars and a bus in Jerusalem before its Palestinian driver was shot dead. MSNBCA deadly rampage in an earth-mover by a Palestinian resident of Jerusalem left Israel grappling on Thursday with the dilemma of how to maintain security in the city along with the premise it is undivided.



Is this even legal ? Pro bono sex advice

Published: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:56:01 GMTLogin to discuss

When does swinging fling outside of legal bounds? And why accepting PayPal payments for kinky sex isn't such a bright idea. Sexploration offers pro bono advice to keep our readers out of jail.