2012年10月22日星期一

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

Clearing the smoke before the debate

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:53 AM PDT

Fiscal morality: How are Obama, Romney different?We've collected and fact-checked the key foreign policy points to keep in mind during tonight's final face-off.

Meningitis probe could stifle hospital drug supplies

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:46 PM PDT

A sample of Cladosporium species, one of the fungi diagnosed in the fungal meningitis outbreak sweeping the United States, in Nashville, TennesseeThe extended shutdown of a sister company of the pharmacy at the center of the deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak may exacerbate drug shortages for some hospitals and healthcare providers as the number of infection cases neared 300, U.S. health regulators said. Ameridose, a drug manufacturer owned by the same people who own New England Compounding Center (NECC), has been closed since October 10. It will remain shuttered until November 5 while authorities inspect the plant, at least temporarily cutting off supplies to its customers. ...

France sending drones to West Africa, holding secret talks

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT

FILE - In this Oct.18, 2012 file photo, a man carries a sign reading "No to the destructive soldiers of ECOWAS" as Malians opposed to a military intervention to retake Mali's Islamist-controlled north march in the streets of the capital, Bamako, Mali. France is moving surveillance drones to western Africa amid rising concerns that an al-Qaida offshoot and its allies who control northeast Mali represent a major threat to French interests abroad and possibly at home. With six French hostages held by Islamic militants in the region, France is facing a delicate task, but has garnered support from other Western powers including the United States to keep Mali from becoming a new launchpad for global terrorism. (AP Photo/Harouna Traore, File)The country seeks to steer international military action to help Mali's feeble government win back the northern part of the country from al-Qaida-linked rebels.

Effect of the Hispanic vote in Vegas may not stay in Vegas

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Road TripThis city has seen more political commercials than anywhere else in 2012, more than anywhere else in the history of presidential campaigns: 73,000 TV ads, according to The New York Times.

What American foreign policy means for your wallet

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 01:13 PM PDT

President Barack Obama, left, and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney confront each other during the second presidential debate at Hofstra University, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/Pool-Win McNamee)While you watch tonight's debate, remember this: All foreign policy is domestic. If it happens overseas, it impacts us at home.

Iran sanctions vs. oil prices: Obama faces tough decision

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT

Obama campaigns in Las Vegas, NevadaJust weeks after the election, President Barack Obama will be faced with a pivotal decision on oil sanctions on Iran, in which he will have to balance the need to stay tough on Tehran without pushing oil prices too high. In considering whether to extend a new series of six-month exemptions to Washington's oil sanctions, the administration must decide whether China, India, South Korea and other nations have done enough to wean themselves from Iranian oil. Forcing cuts that are too aggressive could fuel a new rally in oil prices, benefiting Iran and hurting allies. ...

Is Lance Armstrong's downfall now complete?

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:01 PM PDT

FILE - This July 23, 2000 file photo shows Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong riding down the Champs Elysees with an American flag after the 21st and final stage of the cycling race in Paris, France, Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. UCI President Pat McQuaid announced that the federation accepted the USADA's report on Armstrong and would not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)It felt — and was — truly momentous. The crash-landing in a spectacular plunge from grace.

What's Donald Trump's October surprise?

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:34 AM PDT

What is the real unemployment number?The real estate mogul, reality TV star and de facto leader of the "birther" movement, says he is planning a "big announcement" about the president.

California hit with tornadoes, snow and much needed rain

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 04:49 PM PDT

Umbrellas were called for as rain blanketed Sacramento, Calif, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. The first storm of the season swept through Northern California bringing rain to the lower elevations and snow in the mountains. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Fall looked a lot like winter across Northern California on Monday as the first major storm of the season spawned at least one tornado, brought out snow plows on Interstate 80 and showered the rest of the parched region with much-needed rain.

Photos: National Geographic auctioning famous images

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:38 PM PDT

National GeographicA small selection of the magazine's massive archive will be sold at Christie's in December and is expected to bring in about $3 million.

First-person: Tension on the trail when reporters are kept from voters

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT

The report Monday from Canton, Ohio, that reporters were kept from voters at a rally for Vice President Joe Biden is the latest example of the difficulties inherent in a national campaign with thousands of moving parts. It wasn't the first time journalists have had trouble gaining access to voters at events and, when it [...]

Ex-Marine raises $4,000 to be reunited with his Afghan dog

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Former Marine Shaun Duling, 27, is taking the Corps' creed, "Leave No Man Behind," to a whole new level. When Duling completed a year-long contract in Afghanistan earlier this month, he was heartbroken that he had to leave behind one of his closest companions, a...

Florida Keys hosts underwater pumpkin carving contest

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:49 PM PDT

In advance of Monday's final presidential debate, divers carved two pumpkins into the likenesses of President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. The carvings were part of an underwater pumpkin carving contest held in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which brought out 42 divers. "I decided to carve Mitt Romney because of [...]

Akin aide uses profanity in shot at McCaskill

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 02:40 PM PDT

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2012 file photo, Missouri Republican Senate candidate, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., speaks during a news conference in St. Louis. The website PoliticMo.com captured audio from a Saturday night fundraiser of Akin telling supporters that his opponent, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. goes to Washington, and, like a game of "fetch," brings home red tape, bureaucracy and executive orders. Akin says a senator should "bless" Missouri with solutions instead of more problems. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)On Monday, senior campaign adviser Ricky Tyler tweeted, "If Claire McCaskill were a dog, she'd be a ..."

Making sense out of Gallup and other presidential polls

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:43 PM PDT

Are presidential polls accurate?The pollsters at Gallup have been on the defensive after issuing tracking polls showing Romney with a significant lead over Obama.

FDA investigating deaths with link to Monster Energy Drinks

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 03:06 PM PDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it's investigating reports of five deaths and a non-fatal heart attack linked to highly caffeinated Monster Energy Drinks.

Blimp-like airship with Romney ad crash lands in Fla.

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:34 AM PDT

Oh, the humanity: A blimplike aircraft displaying a Mitt Romney campaign ad crash-landed in a field in Davie, Fla. The police said strong winds forced the dirigible down on Sunday evening. According to the Sun Sentinel, the two people onboard the 160-foot airship were unhurt. The craft, which was flying a sign with an image [...]

Man hit by car bounces off windshield, sticks the landing

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:22 AM PDT

An incredible video that appears to show a pedestrian bounce off the windshield of a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase—and walk away seemingly unscathed—is making the rounds online. The footage, shot from the car's dash-cam, shows the vehicle speed through an intersection and swerve as it approaches a man crossing the street. The man [...]

Male beluga whale mimics the human voice, scientists say

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:11 AM PDT

Male Beluga Whale Mimics Human VoiceMove over, Moby Dick. Scientists have found a white whale capable of imitating human speech.

Russell Means, Indian activist, actor, dies at 72

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:52 AM PDT

Russell MeansThe activist who helped lead the 1973 uprising at Wounded Knee reveled in the spotlight.

Parents considering legal action over school yoga

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:15 AM PDT

A group of parents is bent out of shape by free yoga classes at schools in this San Diego County beachside community, fearing they are indoctrinating youngsters in eastern religion.

Italian scientists convicted over quake warning

Posted: 22 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT

File photo shows an Italian military carabinieri walking on debris past destroyed buildings after an earthquake, in AquilaSix scientists and a gov't official were sentenced to prison for failing to warn of a 2009 quake that killed more than 300 people.

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