Wednesday, July 28
Chelsea's dad-in-law happy about wedding
NEW YORK, July 28 (UPI) -- Former Iowa Congressman Ed Mezvinsky says he couldn't be happier his son, Marc, is to marry Chelsea Clinton this weekend.
Aretha and Condoleezza duet in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, July 28 (UPI) -- Soul singer Aretha Franklin and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice performed together at an event Tuesday to raise money for music education.
Tuesday, July 27
S.C. a Round 2 finalist in Race to the Top competition
July 27--U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today that South Carolina is a finalist in the second round of national competition for federal Race to the Top grants, according to a release from the S.C. Department of Education.
Jeb Bush 'not running for president'
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 27 (UPI) -- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday in Kentucky he is "not running for president."
18 states, D.C. 'Race to Top' finalists
WASHINGTON, July 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Education Department Tuesday named D.C. and 18 states as finalists for more than $3 billion in second-round funding in the Race to the Top program.
Moonshine kills 17 in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 27 (UPI) -- Kenya's Alcoholic Beverages Association Tuesday called for government action to halt the trade in homemade liquor following the death of 17 people.
Monday, July 26
Panel urges return to long-form census
OTTOWA, Ontario, July 26 (UPI) -- A Canadian government advisory group is urging a return to the long-form census but recommends removing the threat of jail time for not completing it.
U.K. Film Council to be shuttered
LONDON, July 26 (UPI) -- Britain's Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced plans to abolish the U.K. Film Council as a cost-cutting measure, the BBC said Monday.
Sunday, July 25
Ruling party hangs on to key Thai district
BANGKOK, July 25 (UPI) -- An unofficial tally indicates Panich Vikitsreth of Thailand's ruling Democrat Party has won Bangkok's by-election in his district, the Election Commission said.
Saturday, July 24
Obama plans Detroit 'health check'
DETROIT, July 24 (UPI) -- President Obama will visit Detroit for the first time since his administration's $85 million rescue of General Motors and Chrysler, officials said.
Chavez ups heat on media ahead of vote
CARACAS, Venezuela, July 24 (UPI) -- International observers say President Hugo Chavez is ramping up pressure on the dwindling number of independent media outlets in Venezuela.
Japan's export reliance adds to deflation
TOKYO, July 24 (UPI) -- A government report says Japan's deflation has been due in part to sluggish consumer demand and a slow response to structural flaws in the financial system.
Friday, July 23
Report urges 'timely' climate reporting
WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- U.S. responses to future climate change will need reliable information and better communication between relevant agencies and groups, a report says.
Canada's census switch under fire
OTTAWA, July 23 (UPI) -- A Canadian decision to stop using census forms and replace them with voluntary surveys has the country's statistics-gathering body in turmoil, observers say.
Karzai criticized for seeking Taliban deal
KABUL, Afghanistan, July 23 (UPI) -- Party leaders in Afghanistan say President Hamid Karzai is making a fatal mistake in pursuing a peace deal with Taliban insurgents that could lead to civil war.
Former Nev. Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in fall
Kenny Guinn, who served as governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007, died Thursday after falling from the roof of his Las Vegas home, a spokesman said. He was 73.
Thursday, July 22
Closing arguments set in Blagojevich trial
July 22--Jurors sitting through his corruption trial may already hear the name "Rod Blagojevich" in their sleep, but they're in for one more daylong flurry of argument over whether he conspired to use his job as Illinois governor to enrich himself.
Obama: Vilsack 'jumped the gun'
WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack "jumped the gun" in firing department official Shirley Sherrod for alleged racism.
Wednesday, July 21
White House opposes hazard insurance bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 (UPI) -- The White House is opposing a bill that would put the U.S. government in the business of windstorm insurance, saying it's best left to the private sector.
GOP's Boehner: Ready to lead House
WASHINGTON, July 21 (UPI) -- The top House Republican says one of the first things he'll do if his party takes over that chamber is repeal President Barack Obama's healthcare reform.
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