2010年4月5日星期一

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Yahoo! News: Elections

Toyota faces $16M fine, accused of hiding defect (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 05:04 PM PDT

Toyota Prius hybrid model cars wait for customers at a Toyota dealer in Hollywood, California. The US Department of Transportation on Monday said it was seeking a fine of 16.38 million dollars against Japanese carmaker Toyota for its failure to quickly notify authorities about safety problems with its vehicles.(AFP/File/Mark Ralston)AP - The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators to safety problems in gas pedals on popular models such as the Camry and Corolla.

AP source confirms video of Baghdad firefight (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 05:03 PM PDT

This frame grab image taken from a video shot from a U.S. army Apache helicopter gun-sight, posted at Wikileaks.org and confirmed as authentic by a senior U.S. military official, shows the scene in the streets of the New Baghdad district of eastern Baghdad just after a group of men were fired upon by the helicopter July 12, 2007. Among those believed to be killed in the attack was Reuters photographer Namir Noor-Eldeen, 22, and his driver Saeed Chmagh, 40. Two children also were wounded. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the video, said the military could not confirm the identities of the Reuters employees in the film. According to U.S. officials, two helicopters arrived at the scene to find a group of men approaching the fight with what look to be AK-47s slung over their shoulders and at least one rocket-propelled grenade. A military investigation later concluded that what was thought to be an RPG was really a long-range photography lens; likewise, the camera looked like an AK-47. The text in the image appears in the video as it is posted on Wikileaks.org and includes some identifications, transcripts of the pilots communications and a title in the upper hand corner of the video. (AP Photo/Wikileaks.org)AP - A gritty war video circulating on the Internet that shows U.S. troops firing repeatedly on a group of men — some of whom were unarmed — walking down a Baghdad street is authentic, a senior U.S. military official confirmed Monday.

US plans broader nuclear arms talks with Russians (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:55 PM PDT

Graphic shows U.S. and Russian deployed and non-deployed warheads, by typeAP - The Obama administration is poised to adopt a new policy potentially restricting the nation's use of nuclear arms, U.S. officials said, and hopes to persuade Russia to agree to mutual cuts in nuclear arsenals that go beyond the arms treaty both sides will sign this week.

Tea party: Much noise, but an impact in November? (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:41 AM PDT

Jason Underhill of McAlester, Okla., enters the Quicktrip center carrying a sign and a Revolutionary War flag before the OK For Tea and Tea Party Express rally in Tulsa, Okla. on April 2, 2010. As the tea party movement tries to energize conservatives in Oklahoma, many longtime Republican officeholders have found themselves with an unusual problem — eager opponents challenging them from the right. (AP Photo/Shane Bevel)AP - The tea party is making a lot of noise, but the angry-at-government movement has yet to establish itself as a force that can determine the outcome of November's congressional elections. The key could be forging alliances with GOP candidates, but tea partiers in nearly every state are leery of that if not downright opposed.

Hayworth defines Ariz. race as tea party vs. DC (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 12:43 PM PDT

AP - Former congressman J.D. Hayworth hopes the tea party movement can help him topple one of the Republican Party's best-known politicians.

More good economic news could help spur hiring (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:24 PM PDT

In this photo taken March 30, 2010, with a money-patterned table cloth in the foreground, Eve Stacy Meyer, right, of Primerica financial services interviews a job seeker at a career fair put on by National CareerFairs in San Jose, Calif. A private trade group says the U.S. service sector grew in March at its fastest pace since 2007 as the economy adds jobs and consumer spending slowly increases.(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)AP - Employers holding out for more evidence that the economic recovery is finally taking hold got some Monday: The nation's service sector is growing quickly, and contracts for home sales are up.

In social dealings, being older is being wiser (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 03:21 PM PDT

Hands of an elderly villager is seen during Easter mass at a church at Hinga village in Flores Timur, Indonesia's Adonara island April 4, 2010. Government data in 2008 showed that 72 percent of residents on Adonara Islands are Roman Catholic in a predominantly Muslim country. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)AP - It turns out grandma was right: Listen to your elders. New research indicates they are indeed wise — in knowing how to deal with conflicts and accepting life's uncertainties and change.

First family kicks off annual Easter Egg Roll (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:49 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama (L), first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (R) wave alongside the Easter Bunny during the 2010 Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, April 5, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)AP - The Obama family welcomed thousands of children to the sun-soaked South Lawn of the White House Monday for the annual Easter Egg Roll, an essential rite of spring.

Obama launches Nationals year; Makes first pitch (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:19 AM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Major League Baseball's opening game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, April 5, 2010. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL POLITICS)AP - In front of thousands of fans, President Barack Obama strolled to the pitcher's mound and tossed a baseball to Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, officially launching the team's baseball season.

Obama seeks market-based yuan; Congress impatient (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:34 PM PDT

An employee poses with China yuan notes at the Bank of Taiwan head office in Taipei, March 8, 2010. REUTERS/Nicky LohReuters - The United States on Monday reiterated its call for China's currency to be market-based, as lawmakers warned they would act if there was no movement from China on revaluing the yuan.

US presses Sudan, leaves open election delay (AFP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:30 PM PDT

Sudan's former prime minister and head of the opposition Umma Party Sadeq al-Mahdi (L) speaks to Yasser Arman, the southern Sudan People's Liberation Movement's (SPLM) candidate, during a press conference in Khartoum on April 1. The United States on Monday urged Sudan to immediately lift restrictions on political parties and indicated it would accept a short delay in landmark elections.(AFP/File/Ashraf Shazly)AFP - The United States on Monday urged Sudan to immediately lift restrictions on political parties and indicated it would accept a short delay in landmark elections if it helped address concerns.

Brown to call UK election for May 6 on Tuesday (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 02:09 PM PDT

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown is driven away after giving evidence to the Iraq Inquiry at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre in London March 5, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew WinningReuters - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will announce on Tuesday that a parliamentary election will take place on May 6, a source in the ruling Labor Party said on Monday.

Why Democrats Are Not Scared of November 2010 Election (Time.com)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 01:45 PM PDT

Time.com - Republicans may be hoping that President Obama's first midterm-election test reprises Bill Clinton's, when the Republicans seized the House in 1994. Here's why things are different today

Giuliani endorses Rubio for Senate seat in Fla. (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 11:38 AM PDT

Rudy Giuliani, right, endorses Marco Rubio Monday, April 5, 2010, for Florida's open Senate seat during a campaign rally in Miami. The endorsement for Rubio was a snub of his competitor, Gov. Charlie Crist, who had endorsed John McCain during the last presidential election rather than Giuliani. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - Rudy Giuliani emphasized Marco Rubio's trustworthiness Monday as he endorsed him for Florida's open Senate seat over an opponent he said broke a promise to support him in his presidential bid.

Karzai accusations against foreigners 'untrue': US (AFP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 09:38 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a shura in Kandahar city. The United States and Karzai traded fresh recriminations Monday after failing to put a lid on a row over election fraud which is tearing at their uneasy alliance.(AFP/Pool/Golnar Motevalli)AFP - The White House on Monday gave a fresh rebuke to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, dismissing his reported accusations that foreigners organized election fraud as "not true."

Gibbs: Washington remains concerned about Karzai (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 08:43 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a shura, or meeting, in Kandahar city April 4, 2010. REUTERS/Golnar MotevalliAP - The Obama administration voiced fresh concern Monday about a series of critical statements that Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has made about the West and America's role in his wartorn country.

Karzai, White House escalate war of words (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 10:13 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a shura, or meeting, in Kandahar city April 4, 2010. REUTERS/Golnar MotevalliReuters - A war of words between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the White House escalated on Monday, with Washington expressing frustration that an attempt to smooth over the feud had so far failed.

Obama wants China currency market-based: White House (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 07:34 AM PDT

Reuters - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said on Monday that President Barack Obama wants China's yuan currency to be market-based.

Court won't hear appeal on warrantless entry (AP)

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 07:24 AM PDT

AP - The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from two police officers who wanted the courts to throw out a lawsuit that accused them of illegally entering a man's house without a warrant following a hit-and-run accident.

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