2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan (AP)
AP - Taliban militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing two American troops and wounding several more in a two-hour battle, officials said.
On Independence Day, Liberty’s crown reopens (AP)
AP - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty’s crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.
Iraqi army arrest suspect in Kirkuk vehicle bombs (Reuters)
Reuters - Iraqi army forces arrested a man on Saturday suspected of being behind two vehicle bombs in the northern city of Kirkuk that killed more than 100 people, an Iraqi army official said.
Short Is Sweet: Postcards Begat SMS Begat Twitter
Recently, I’ve noticed something. If you send me an email, the likelihood that I’m going to respond is pretty small. But if you send me a message on Twitter, the likelihood that I’ll respond is much higher. Certainly, part of it is that I [...] Continue Reading…
The Chemistry of Firework Displays
Ponca City, We love you writes “David Ropeik writes at MSNBC that there’s a lot more to making a basic firework display than putting a fuel source and an oxidizer together. Pyrotechnic chemists, who are trying to create bedazzlement instead of bang, don’t want [...] Continue Reading…
Manchester United Away Jersey For 09/10 Season Leaked
Is this the new Man United away jersey for the 2009-2010 season? It sure looks like it.
The leaked picture features a gray shirt with a blue V (or chevron, as the Brits like to say). Designed and manufactured by Nike, it features a similar [...] Continue Reading…
Venus faces lil’ sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final (AP)
AP - Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they’re on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters [...] Continue Reading…
Mrs. Obama bringing glamor to Moscow this weekend (AP)
AP - Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow this weekend as she accompanies her husband on his summit with the Russian president.
Obama cites his agenda in holiday address (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation’s founders in their Fourth of July radio and [...] Continue Reading…
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson’s home (AP)
AP - Questions about Michael Jackson’s use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home.
