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McCain, Obama clash over economic crisis- Barack Obama and John McCain clashed repeatedly over the causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years Tuesday night in a debate in which Republican McCain called for sweeping action by the government to directly shield many homeowners from mortgage foreclosure.
Analysis: Obama gains, McCain seeks game-changer- Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day.
AP Exclusive: Documents say detainee near insanity
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
300 suspected illegal immigrants caught in SC raid- Federal agents swept through a chicken processing plant Tuesday, detaining more than 300 suspected illegal immigrants, sending panicked workers running and screaming through the hallways. Worried relatives collected outside, fearful their loved ones would be deported.
Half-ton Mexican man dies after pleading for help- A 450-kilogram (990-pound), bedridden man who had appealed on Mexican television for help tackling his weight problem died Tuesday of heart failure, his family said.
Future of flagship Mars mission up in the air
- Will NASA's flagship mission to Mars fly next year? The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet.
- Will NASA's flagship mission to Mars fly next year? The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Christmas in July for Fred Jordan Mission thanks Wholly to PricewaterhouseCoopers' 600 Partners, Employees, and Interns
TO: All News Assignment Editors, and Community and Lifestyle
Reporters
WHAT: Christmas in July for Fred Jordan Mission thanks Wholly to
PricewaterhouseCoopers' 600 Partners, Employees, and Interns
VISUALS: Hundreds of partners, employees and interns from Pricewaterhouse
Coopers' Los Angeles Office breathe new life into the Fred
Jordan Mission by working side by side with the homeless to
paint murals in the children's library, youth academy and
throughout the Mission.
Watch children from the Mission's summer camp program meet
professionals from the world's largest assurance, tax and
advisory service firm. For many of these children, this will be
the first time they get to meet with a working professional.
Hundreds of working professionals volunteering their time and
serving lunch to the homeless on Skid Row.
Hear from Willie Jordan, the pioneer woman who runs the Fred
Jordan Mission on Skid Row, on what this means to the homeless
community.
Hear what it's like from volunteers who have never been to Skid
Row roll up their sleeves during the July summer heat and help
bring change to some of Los Angeles' most forgotten places.
WHEN: MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
Preparations will begin before 9am
Busses will drop off the volunteers at 9:00am and pick them up
at 3:00pm
WHERE: The Fred Jordan Mission
445 Towne Avenue
Los Angeles (corner of 5th and Towne)
CONTACT: Suzanna Choi for Fred Jordan Mission, +1-949-653-6516,
cell, +1-949-254-8080
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