100 on trial after Iran post-election riots: report (AFP)
AFP - Around 100 people accused of rioting after the disputed re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were put on trial in a Tehran revolutionary court on Saturday, the Fars news agency said.
Archive for July, 2009
American Air inspects jets after FAA audit (Reuters)
Reuters - American Airlines pulled three Boeing 737 jets from service this week and is inspecting the rest of its fleet after a routine safety audit flagged unusual scratches found on some planes, a spokesman for a federal regulator said Friday.
Jackson’s personal doctor was in financial trouble (AP)
AP - Dr. Conrad Murray was in dire financial shape when he signed on as Michael Jackson’s personal physician earlier this year at $150,000 a month.
Jury awards $675K in Boston music downloading case (AP)
AP - A federal jury on Friday ordered a Boston University graduate student who admitted illegally downloading and sharing music online to pay $675,000 to four record labels.
Profit reports push Dow to best July in 20 years (AP)
AP - New hope for the economy just gave the stock market its best July in 20 years.
Astronauts return from space to sushi overload (AP)
AP - Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, completing a long but successful construction job that boosted the size and power of the international space station.
Health reform gets House boost, battle heads home (Reuters)
Reuters - Democrats pushed forward healthcare reform legislation in a key congressional panel on Friday but the battle over President Barack Obama’s top domestic policy goal looked ready to move outside Washington as lawmakers prepared for a month-long break.
Peavy to White Sox, Martinez lands in Boston (AP)
AP - Jake Peavy said yes to the Chicago White Sox, and Victor Martinez will take aim at the Green Monster.
Philippines in 10-day mourning for Aquino (AFP)
AFP - President Gloria Arroyo declared a 10-day national mourning period for former leader Corazon Aquino, who died after a battle with colon cancer.
House panel pushes health bill to brink of passage (AP)
AP - After a bruising struggle, Democrats pushed sweeping health care legislation to the brink of passage in a key congressional committee on Friday, clearing the way for a September showdown in the House on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority.