2009年2月2日星期一

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Thaw comes slowly to storm-ravaged Kentucky (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 10:28 PM CST

Spc. Michael Hagan with the Kentucky National Guard walks past storm damage as he goes door-to-door checking on residents Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Clinton, Ky. National Guard troops made their way into isolated Kentucky communities like Clinton Sunday to check on residents walloped by a winter storm that Gov. Steve Beshear called the biggest natural disaster ever to hit the state. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - Thousands of National Guard troops swinging chainsaws cut their way into remote communities Sunday to reach residents stranded by a deadly ice storm, freeing some to get out of their driveways for the first time in nearly a week.

Inspection reports from peanut plant varied widely (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 04:53 PM CST

An Early County Sheriff's car sits parked in front of the the Peanut Corporation of America processing plant in Blakely, Ga., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. In the face of a national salmonella outbreak, Peanut Corporation of America is voluntarily recalling all peanuts and peanut products processed in its Blakely facility since Jan. 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Ric Feld)AP - A Georgia health inspector who toured the peanut butter plant now at the center of a national salmonella outbreak noted only two minor violations in October. Less than three months later, federal inspectors found roaches, mold, a leaking roof and other sanitation problems.

Senator: Appointment wouldn't affect Senate makeup (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 10:11 PM CST

In this Sept. 28, 2008 file photo, Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., responds to questions from reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Gregg of New Hampshire said Friday that he's being considered by President Barack Obama for a Cabinet appointment as head of the Commerce Department. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)AP - President Barack Obama is expected to pick a Republican senator, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, as his commerce secretary soon. But officials expect the state's Democratic governor, John Lynch, to fill Gregg's Senate seat with another Republican.

New Ill. gov stresses humility and service (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 01:23 PM CST

The new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn speaks at a news conference as state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (L) and Secretary of State Jesse White (R) look on in Quinn's Chicago Office January 30, 2009. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office on Thursday after the state Senate unanimously convicted him on impeachment charges, including an accusation he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama. Democratic Lieutenant Governor Quinn was sworn in as governor almost immediately, saying, AP - In his first Sunday since being thrust into the chief executive's office, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivered a church service message of service and humility, calling on residents to work together despite challenges.

Ousted Illinois governor's next fight is in court (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 12:26 PM CST

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to the media at his home in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. The Illinois House voted Friday to impeach Blagojevich. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)AP - Now that he's been ousted from the governor's office, Rod Blagojevich is pinning his hopes of staying out of prison on a father-and-son duo of defense attorneys, one of whom grabbed the limelight at R&B superstar R. Kelly's sex tape trial.

Gametime in the NFL: Super Bowl or Recession Bowl? (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 03:07 PM CST

Visitors take pictures of the Vince Lombardi trophy at the NFL Experience in Tampa, Fla. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals will play in Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday in Tampa. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)AP - Lena Chamra leaned in for a closer look at the gray pullover jacket with the sharp Super Bowl logo. It was exactly what she wanted, and she stared for a full minute, then walked away.

Texan becomes 1st Hispanic to lead school system (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 01:45 PM CST

AP - A Mexican-American pediatric surgeon will become the nation's first Hispanic to preside over a major university system when Dr. Francisco Cigarroa takes the helm at the University of Texas System, which faces financial woes and complaints about diversity.

Wreck of renowned British warship found in Channel (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 05:18 PM CST

In this photo released Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., the Odyssey Explorer's ROV takes a photo of a Bronze cannon on the shipwreck site of HMS Victory bearing the royal crest of King George I, in the English Channel. Florida deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: the legendary British man-of-war that sank in the English Channel 264 years ago. Odyssey Marine Exploration hasn't found any gold this time, but it's looking for an even bigger jackpot. The company's research indicates the HMS Victory was carrying 4 tons of gold coins. (AP Photo/Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.)AP - Deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: A legendary British man-of-war that sank in the English Channel 264 years ago.

States fail in latest prairie dog report card (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 03:17 PM CST

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows a black-footed prairie dog near its burrow. On Monday, Feb. 2, 2008, the environmental group WildEarth Guardians is releasing its annual report card on the efforts made over the past year by three federal agencies and a dozen states to protect prairie dogs. Most of the states received failing grades. North America's five species of prairie dog have lost more than 90 percent of their historical range because of habitat loss, shooting and poisoning according to the group. (AP Photo/U.S. Fish and Wildlife, File)AP - While groundhogs will get all the attention Monday, a report being issued by an environmental group says their cousins, the prairie dogs, are in dire straits across the West.

Cruelty-to-elephants circus case heads to trial (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 01:15 PM CST

In this Jan. 26, 2009 file photo provided by Feld Entertainment, elephant handler Trudy Williams tends to 'Barack' at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation, in Central Florida. The 250 pound male Asian elephant was born at the center on Monday, Jan. 19, and according to the center, is only the fourth elephant to be born in the United States as a result of artificial insemination. Barack's mother, Bonnie, joins them in the pen. (AP Photo/Feld Entertainment, Inc.)AP - After more than eight years of legal skirmishing, a trial is scheduled to open Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by animal welfare groups alleging that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus routinely abuses its performing elephants.

Carbon monoxide scare sends 17 to hospital (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 12:04 PM CST

AP - Investigators believe a gasoline-powered generator running a fan for inflatable playhouses produced carbon monoxide at a child's birthday party, sending 17 people to a hospital.

New Ill. governor plans Washington lobbying trip (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 07:13 AM CST

Illinois Governor. Pat Quinn is reflected in a desk top as he begins a meeting with the state's constitutional officers, Secretary of State Jesse White, Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, Comptroller Daniel Hynes, and Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)AP - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll travel to Washington during his first full week in office to lobby for federal money.

'Taken' captures $24.6M, leads weekend box office (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 03:48 PM CST

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Liam Neeson is shown in a scene from, 'Taken.' (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Stephanie Branchu)AP - Liam Neeson's CIA thriller "Taken" bumped off "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" at the weekend box office, raking in $24.6 million and helping fuel the first $1 billion January in Hollywood history.

Cops check 4 more arsons in arson-plagued Pa. area (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 02:10 AM CST

Arundell Johnson rests after salvaging belongings from his home in the aftermath of Saturday's fire that damaged or destroyed a row of 15 homes, in Coatesville, Pa., Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. At least 30 arsons have been reported since the beginning of 2008, about half of them in the last three weeks, prompting city officials to declare a state of emergency, but there was no clear information who was committing the crimes or why. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)AP - Authorities said four arson fires reported Saturday "share a commonality" with other intentionally set blazes that have plagued this area outside Philadelphia, but they wouldn't say if they were connected.

Televangelism empire in chaos over family split (AP)

Posted: 01 Feb 2009 02:17 AM CST

AP - Once one of the nation's most popular televangelists, the Rev. Robert H. Schuller is watching his life's work crumble.

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