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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Police: No charges in Vick party shooting

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 6 (UPI) -- Virginia authorities said Tuesday no charges will be filed in connection with a shooting incident outside a restaurant where Michael Vick was hosting a party. A statement from the Virginia Beach, Va., police indicated no suspects will be charged after a man... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

BP costs for oil spill response pass $3 billion

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- BP's costs for the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill climbed nearly half a billion dollars in the past week, raising the oil giant's tab to just over $3 billion for work on cleaning and capping the gusher and payouts to individuals, businesses and governments. London-based BP... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

GOP senators take aim at Steele

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 4 (UPI) -- Two U.S. senators spending July 4 in Kabul criticized Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele's calling Afghanistan a "war of Obama's choosing." Taking to the airwaves on Sunday talk shows, Sen. John McCain, R.-Ariz., and Sen. Lindsey Graham,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

VP Biden Visits Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden returned Saturday to Iraq to coax its government into picking a new prime minister, months after elections left the nascent democracy in a state of gridlock as the U.S. prepares to pull out its troops. Biden's trip - his fifth since he was elected vice... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Obama orders flags lowered for Byrd

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has ordered flags at the White House and other federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Sen. Robert Byrd. Obama issued the order Wednesday, two days after Byrd's death at age 92. Byrd, of West Virginia, was the longest-serving U.S. senator.... Sign in to see full entry.

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