http://www.abcstartpage.com http://www.abcstartpage.com en http://www.abcstartpage.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.abcstartpage.com 60 60 ABC Startpage - The best news and sites on the net http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16121/2-rivals-seek-democratsapos-favor-miamiheraldcom.html Wink News2 rivals seek Democrats' favorMiamiHerald.comIndependent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek must each win over Democrats to have a shot at defeating Republican Marco Rubio. BY ADAM C. SMITH AND BETH REINHARD TAMPA -- It's approaching do-or-die time for Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meek. ...Florida: Charlie Crist and the Perils of Flip-FloppingTIMEAs Summer Traditionally Ends, The Political Ads in Florida Officially BeginFOXNews (blog)Charlie Crist Spotlights Independence in New AdCBS NewsNew York Times (blog) -10 Connects -Palm Beach Postall 58 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16120/on-white-house-stage-space-is-constrained-imagination-is-not-new-york-times.html New York TimesOn White House Stage, Space Is Constrained; Imagination Is NotNew York TimesLinda Celeste Sims, performing “Cry” by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was among the dancers in the East Room of the White House Tuesday in the first of a planned dance series. By ALASTAIR MACAULAY WASHINGTON — “Dance is the soul of this ...At the White House, dancers get room to move from first lady Michelle ObamaWashington PostMichelle Obama hosts first White House dance eventThe Associated PressDance troupes offer glimpses of playfulness, power at ballet festivalMiamiHerald.comKansas City Star -Los Angeles Times (blog) -New York Daily Newsall 173 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16119/hermine-downgraded-to-tropical-depression-the-associated-press.html Hermine downgraded to tropical depressionThe Associated PressMIAMI — Forecasters say Hermine (hur-MEEN') has weakened to a tropical depression. The US National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday night that Hermine had weakened, though it was still producing heavy rain in central Texas. ...Storm brings damage, outages to Rio Grande ValleyBrownsville HeraldIts power spent, remnants of Hermine heads northHouston ChronicleHermine slips to depression as it sloshes through TexasTampabay.comTimes Record News -Wall Street Journal -NOLA.comall 2,707 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16118/high-winds-fuel-fires-across-detroit-msnbccom.html msnbc.comHigh winds fuel fires across Detroitmsnbc.comHomes burn in Detroit Tuesday evening after high winds knocked down power lines, igniting blazes and then fanning flames. DETROIT, Mich. — At least two dozen fires raged across large sections of Detroit Tuesday night as winds knocked over power lines ...20 Homes Reportedly Have Been Destroyed in Four Detroit NeighborhoodsABC NewsWinds fuel flames of dozens of Detroit firesThe Detroit NewsFires burn across Detroit as high winds knock down power linesCNNWashington Post -Houston Chronicle -New York Postall 270 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16117/grim-outlook-for-democrats-puts-house-up-for-grabs-the-associated-press.html CNN InternationalGrim outlook for Democrats puts House up for grabsThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — Disgruntled voters, a sluggish economy and vanishing enthusiasm for President Barack Obama have put 75 seats or more in the House — the vast majority held by Democrats — at risk of changing hands and putting Republicans in charge. ...Democratic Primary Turnout Lowest in 80 Years, Study ShowsCBS NewsStudy: Democratic turnout for primaries lowest in 80 yearsUSA TodayElection-cash spigots running at full blastWashington TimesSouthern Political Report -Lynchburg News and Advance -CQPolitics.comall 1,193 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16116/business-laments-end-of-close-working-relationship-with-mayor-richard-daley-chicago-tribune.html Globe and MailBusiness laments end of close working relationship with Mayor Richard DaleyChicago TribuneChicago's business community, which repeatedly stood and delivered for Mayor Richard Daley as he reshaped a once-sagging industrial city, was shaken to learn Tuesday that he is stepping aside as the ...So who's Chicago's next mayor?Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Mayor Richard Daley says he will not run for re-electionLos Angeles TimesAnnouncment of Chicago mayor provides opening for White House chief of staffAustin American-StatesmanChicago Public Radio -Newsweek -WGNtv.comall 871 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16115/obama-to-unveil-more-stimulus-tax-breaks-for-business-washington-post.html msnbc.comObama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for businessWashington PostWith Democrats facing dismal prospects in the November elections, the party is weighing President Barack Obama's role in the midterms. By Lori Montgomery President Obama plans Wednesday to officially unveil more than $180 billion in fresh spending and ...Businesses like Obama tax write-off plan but want to keep Bush tax cuts tooLos Angeles TimesObama to Say Bush-Era Tax Cuts for Wealthy in US Shouldn't Be ExtendedBloombergObama's plan underestimates infrastructure needsSan Francisco ChronicleSeattle Times -Palm Beach Post -Wall Street Journalall 4,160 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16114/bloomberg-defends-pastoraposs-right-to-burn-quran-wall-street-journal.html Globe and MailBloomberg Defends Pastor's Right to Burn QuranWall Street JournalNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg defended on Tuesday a Florida pastor's right to burn copies of the Quran during a public demonstration on the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. ...In Florida, Many Lay Plans to Counter a Pastor's MessageNew York TimesReaction to proposed Koran burning doesn't faze Florida churchLos Angeles TimesEvangelical Christian Group in Florida Plans to Burn KoransVoice of AmericaThe Associated Press -Christian Science Monitor -ABC Newsall 2,809 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16113/us-religious-leaders-condemn-anti-muslim-frenzy-reuters.html msnbc.comUS religious leaders condemn "anti-Muslim" frenzyReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - US religious leaders on Tuesday condemned an "anti-Muslim frenzy" in the United States, including plans by a Florida church to burn a Koran on September 11, an act a top general said could endanger American ...Concern Is Voiced Over Religious IntoleranceNew York TimesReligious leaders decry anti-Muslim sentimentBoston GlobeUS officials, religious leaders condemn plans to burn Korans on 9/11Washington PostOrlando Sentinel -Toronto Star -USA Todayall 860 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16112/destructive-colorado-fire-leaves-chaos-in-its-wake-los-angeles-times.html msnbc.comDestructive Colorado fire leaves chaos in its wakeLos Angeles TimesThe 7000-acre blaze near Boulder has destroyed at least 63 structures, including a number of homes. There are no reports of injuries. Winds have calmed, but a high-pressure system is now frustrating firefighting efforts. ...Colorado fire forced residents to make mad dashThe Associated PressAuthorities: 92 structures destroyed in Colo. fireKitsap SunFourmile Fire: Left-behind pets rescued from SugarloafDaily Camera9NEWS.com -AFP -Summit Daily Newsall 1,520 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:20 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16111/australia-leads-on-foreign-students-sydney-morning-herald.html The GuardianAustralia leads on foreign studentsSydney Morning HeraldAUSTRALIA has the highest proportion of international students enrolled in its tertiary institutions in the world, according to an international study. The OECD's Education at a Glance report, released last night, found one in five students in tertiary ...Higher education yields higher earnings: StatsCanCBC.caIrish education spending at height of boom was fourth lowest in OECDIrish TimesOECD: Israel pays teachers half of Western averageHa'aretzIndependent -Globe and Mail -The Guardianall 134 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16110/smitherman-vows-to-freeze-property-taxes-for-one-year-globe-and-mail.html CBC.caSmitherman vows to freeze property taxes for one yearGlobe and MailCity Hall Bureau Chief — Globe and Mail Update Published on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 12:39PM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 10:54PM EDT George Smitherman is promising to freeze property taxes for one year, the latest evidence that much of the ...I'd freeze property taxes, Smitherman saysToronto StarSmitherman vows hiring and tax freezeinsideTORONTO.comSmitherman would freeze city hiring, taxes for a yearCTV.caNational Post -Toronto Sun -CBC.caall 25 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16109/quebec-minister-claude-bchard-dies-cbcca.html CBC.caQuebec minister Claude BĂ©chard diesCBC.caClaude Bechard, seen at Quebec's national assembly in June 2009, has died of cancer at the age of 41. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press) Quebec cabinet minister Claude BĂ©chard has died at 41 after a public battle with cancer. ...Quebec cabinet minister, 41, dies of cancerToronto SunQuebec minister BĂ©chard was 'still hungry' for lifeMontreal GazetteCabinet minister Claude Bechard succumbs to cancerCTV.caNewsBlazeall 134 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16108/350k-truck-unveiled-by-vancouver-police-cbcca.html CBC.ca$350K truck unveiled by Vancouver policeCBC.caThe $350000 cost of the Vancouver police armoured vehicle was covered by public fundraising and the city budget. (CBC) Vancouver police rolled out their latest acquisition Tuesday — a large, black armoured vehicle worth a reported $350000. ...Vancouver police unveil armoured tankVancouver SunVancouver police unveil new armoured vehicleCTV.caArmoured vehicle added to Vancouver Police arsenalThe ProvinceMetro Canada - Vancouver -24 Hours Vancouver -Straight.comall 17 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16107/rataposs-tail-a-hairy-omen-on-the-eve-of-historic-hst-meeting-globe-and-mail.html CBC.caRat's tail a hairy omen on the eve of historic HST meetingGlobe and MailLocal anti-HST organizer Eddie Petrossian carries a sign as he walks to meet former British Columbia premier Bill Vander Zalm before boarding a ferry in Tsawwassen, BC, on Wednesday June 30, 2010, to deliver the anti-HST petition. ...Legislative committee will discuss anti-HST petition WednesdayVictoria Times ColonistBC premier faces major crisis in wake of HST revelationsToronto StarFate of anti-HST petition to be decidedCBC.caVernon Morning Star -BCLocalNews -National Postall 72 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16106/g20-protester-launches-lawsuit-against-police-toronto-sun.html CBC.caG20 protester launches lawsuit against policeToronto SunA woman who alleges she was shot with rubber bullets by Toronto Police during the G20 summit is at the centre of a lawsuit expected to be detailed Wednesday. Natalie Gray, 20, is suing the Toronto Police Services Board and ...G20 protester sues Toronto police for $1MToronto StarWoman sues Toronto police after G20 flapCTV.caG20 protester launches $1M lawsuitCBC.ca680 News -DigitalJournal.com -allvoicesall 27 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16105/laytonaposs-gun-registry-stand-gains-traction-among-rural-new-democrats-globe-and-mail.html Globe and MailLayton's gun-registry stand gains traction among rural New DemocratsGlobe and MailNDP Leader Jack Layton speaks at an Ottawa news conference on July 6, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS Ottawa — From Wednesday's Globe and Mail Published on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 9:15PM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 10:38PM EDT NDP Leader Jack ...Guns unholstered and votes unhinged in registry battleToronto SunSorry, Jack. The gun registry can't be savedNational PostMP Hoeppner pitches gun-registry bill in YukonCBC.caToronto Star -Winnipeg Free Press -CTV.caall 89 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16104/commercial-fishermen-docked-while-first-nations-reap-sockeye-tory-mp-vancouver-sun.html CBC.caCommercial fishermen docked while First Nations reap sockeye: Tory MPVancouver SunA fishing boat heads to the mouth of the Fraser River as signs hang from a docked boat in Steveston, British Columbia September 1, 2010. VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Conservative MP ...Sockeye fishermen call for longer seasonCBC.caWith Fraser River sockeye, seeing red is cause for cautious celebrationCANOESalmon fishery closed to protect endangered cohoCTV.caBowen Island Undercurrent -The Province -Burnaby Nowall 155 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16103/ignatieff-promotes-goodale-to-deputy-leader-toronto-sun.html CBC.caIgnatieff promotes Goodale to deputy leaderToronto SunLiberal Leader Michael Ignatieff named a permanent replacement in Ottawa Tuesday, as he plans to spend more time outside the capital courting potential votes. Ignatieff appointed former finance minister and long-time ...Ignatieff appoints shadow cabinet as election speculation continuesMontreal GazetteA showdown in the HouseCBC.caHugh MacIntyre: The Liberal plan to prevent agingNational PostCTV.ca -Victoria Times Colonist -Regina Leader-Postall 40 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT http://www.abcstartpage.com/news-16102/quebec-euthanasia-inquiry-hears-gruelling-tales-of-suicide-globe-and-mail.html CBC.caQuebec euthanasia inquiry hears gruelling tales of suicideGlobe and MailMontreal — The Canadian Press Published on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 11:13AM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010 11:20PM EDT He was an MS patient in rapid decline, and he spent three years searching for the best way to end it all. ...Quebec euthanasia hearings beginCBC.caQuebec 'dying with dignity' hearings prompt deep divideToronto StarNo consensus at Quebec euthanasia hearingsCTV.caNational Post -Vancouver Sun -Montreal Gazetteall 115 news articles » Import Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:43:23 GMT