Thursday, September 04, 2003
Iraq war news
Palestinian PM demands parliament backing: "Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, weakened by his power struggle with Yasser Arafat, told parliament Thursday it must either support him or send him home."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. says more troops are needed in Iraq: "The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Thursday he needs more international forces to deal with an array of potential security threats, including al-Qaida terrorists, Iranian fighters and clashes between ethnic and religious militias."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Arnold sits out California recall debate: "Five top candidates hoping to replace Gov. Gray Davis clashed over how they would lead the state and the best way to solve California's budget crisis during their first debate, an event some believed hurt only the candidate not present: Arnold Schwarzenegger."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. productivity soars in 2nd quarter: "The productivity of U.S. companies in the second quarter posted the biggest gain in more than a year as businesses produced more with fewer workers. New claims for unemployment benefits climbed last week to the highest level since the middle of July"
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical storm warning issued for Florida: "A tropical depression was strengthening early Thursday in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and was expected to become Tropical Storm Henri before crossing the northern Florida Peninsula, forecasters said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Abortion clinics fear execution reprisals: "The execution of Paul Hill for the murders of an abortion doctor and his bodyguard left abortion providers holding their breath, wary that the former minister may become a martyr to the anti-abortion cause and spur others to act violently."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Court blocks FCC media ownership rules: "In a break for small media companies fearful of industry consolidation, an appeals court blocked new federal rules that would relax restrictions on how many TV stations a company can own and lift a ban on owning newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Juanes sweeps major Latin Grammy awards: "Three years ago, Juanes was a relative unknown and wondering whether his decision to move to Los Angeles and start a solo career was a good idea."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. stocks expected to open lower: "U.S. stocks are set to open lower Thursday, with investors taking a breather after the recent highs in the markets."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Astros move into first in tight NL Central: "With first place on the line in the tight NL Central race, the Houston Astros scored four first-inning runs, and Jeriome Robertson set a franchise record for wins by a rookie left-hander in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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Palestinian PM demands parliament backing: "Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, weakened by his power struggle with Yasser Arafat, told parliament Thursday it must either support him or send him home."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. says more troops are needed in Iraq: "The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Thursday he needs more international forces to deal with an array of potential security threats, including al-Qaida terrorists, Iranian fighters and clashes between ethnic and religious militias."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Arnold sits out California recall debate: "Five top candidates hoping to replace Gov. Gray Davis clashed over how they would lead the state and the best way to solve California's budget crisis during their first debate, an event some believed hurt only the candidate not present: Arnold Schwarzenegger."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. productivity soars in 2nd quarter: "The productivity of U.S. companies in the second quarter posted the biggest gain in more than a year as businesses produced more with fewer workers. New claims for unemployment benefits climbed last week to the highest level since the middle of July"
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical storm warning issued for Florida: "A tropical depression was strengthening early Thursday in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and was expected to become Tropical Storm Henri before crossing the northern Florida Peninsula, forecasters said."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Abortion clinics fear execution reprisals: "The execution of Paul Hill for the murders of an abortion doctor and his bodyguard left abortion providers holding their breath, wary that the former minister may become a martyr to the anti-abortion cause and spur others to act violently."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Court blocks FCC media ownership rules: "In a break for small media companies fearful of industry consolidation, an appeals court blocked new federal rules that would relax restrictions on how many TV stations a company can own and lift a ban on owning newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same city."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Juanes sweeps major Latin Grammy awards: "Three years ago, Juanes was a relative unknown and wondering whether his decision to move to Los Angeles and start a solo career was a good idea."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S. stocks expected to open lower: "U.S. stocks are set to open lower Thursday, with investors taking a breather after the recent highs in the markets."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Astros move into first in tight NL Central: "With first place on the line in the tight NL Central race, the Houston Astros scored four first-inning runs, and Jeriome Robertson set a franchise record for wins by a rookie left-hander in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
