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BP's mea culpa spreads the blame around Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:44AMIn its 193-page report posted on its website, the British company described the incident as an accident that arose from a complex and interlinked series of mechanical failures, human judgments, engineering design, operational implementation and team interfaces.
Schwarzenegger to pitch Bay Area World Expo Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:44AMGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will make a pitch for the Bay Area to host the world's fair in 2020 when he visits the Shanghai World Expo later this week, The Chronicle has learned. Schwarzenegger, scheduled to depart Thursday for a six-day trip to China, plans... China - Expo 2010 Shanghai China - Expo - San Francisco Bay Area - Shanghai
There's no one in Choglamsar. It's a ghost town Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMDilip D'Souza has witnessed disasters around the world. However, the sight of devasatation in Leh left him speechless and overwhelmed.
BP report blames itself, others for oil spill Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Oil giant BP PLC laid much of the blame for the rig explosion and the massive Gulf of Mexico spill on itself, other companies' workers and a complex series of failures in an internal report released Wednesday before a key piece of evidence has been analyzed. In its 193-page report posted on its website, the British company described the incident as an accident that arose from ...
Visa Offers NFL Fans Opportunity to Win Trip to Super Bowl for Life Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), a proud sponsor of the NFL since 1995, announced today that it will award one football fan the ultimate sports experience with a trip to the Super Bowl for the rest of their life.
Ex-cop's sentencing postponed in Danziger case Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to postpone sentencing for a former New Orleans police lieutenant who pleaded guilty to helping cover up the deadly shootings of unarmed civilians on a bridge in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. At the request of prosecutors, U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle agreed Tuesday to delay Michael Lohman's sentencing hearing from Sept. 29 to Feb. 2, 2011. A ...
Coast Guard rescues 3 from Lake Pontchartrain Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard has rescued three men whose vessel capsized near Seabrook Marina in Lake Pontchartrain. The crew of an MH-65C Dolphin helicopter, on their way to conduct training, spotted the men standing on a capsized vessel at about 9:30 Tuesday morning. The helicopter crew hoisted two of the men and transported them to the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. The third man was ...
Jeremy Shockey says New Orleans Saints need to be focused: video Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:41AMGame time is Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Trophy Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:40AMNEW YORK - Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner ReggieBush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:27PMNEW YORK (AP) - Yahoo! sports is reporting that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month The former Southern Cal running back would become
Tulane bracing for an upset Ole Miss squad Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:25PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Tulane coach Bob Toledo says he would have preferred to see Mississippi win its season opener in a romp last weekend. Instead, Ole Miss wound up on the short end of a stunning double-overtime loss to Jacksonville State.
Obama On Government: Results Bigger Than Size Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:25PMPresident Obama wants to shift the political debate away from big versus small government and toward a discussion of whether or not the government works. Proving effectiveness requires more transparency, and the administration has used online tools to do that, but many Americans still await results.
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:24PMNew Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, left, talks with Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young following an NFL preseason football game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. The Titans won 27-24. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Some NFL Fans Face Blackouts, But Not Atlanta Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe blackout blues will be back this season for some NFL fans. At least 11 NFL teams could be facing TV blackouts in their home markets as the NFL fights through a downward trend in stadium attendance.
New Orleans Armed Robbery Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:21PMOn Monday, September 6th, 2010 at around 9:50 P.M., the victims were getting into their vehicle in the 4300 block of Toulouse Street, when they were approached by two unknown b/m subjects, both of whom were armed with handguns. The perpetrators searched one of the victims, taking money from his pockets, then demanded to enter the victim's home. As the victims entered their home, one of them ...
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:21PMThe former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away. The report also says the award would be left vacant for '05.
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:20PMDave Martin New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, left, talks with Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young following an NFL preseason football game in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. The Titans won 27-24.
Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:20PMYahoo! sports is reporting that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman... Reggie Bush - Heisman Trophy - Running back - Yahoo! - University of Southern California
Bush reportedly to be stripped of Heisman Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:18PMNEW YORK (AP) - Yahoo! sports is reporting that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman ...
Ramsey, McCray among Saints' final cuts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:15PMQuarterback Patrick Ramsey and defensive end Bobby McCray were among the highest-profile players released by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, as the defending Super Bowl champions reduced their roster...
Vikings waive Walker, 4 other wide receivers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:11PMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings are apparently still looking for wide receivers.
Ramsey, McCray among Saints' final cuts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:04PMMetairie, LA (Sports Network) - Quarterback Patrick Ramsey and defensive end Bobby McCray were among the highest-profile players released by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, as the defending Super Bowl champions reduced their roster to the NFL maximum of 53.
Cardinals Release Quarterback Matt Leinart Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:02PMFour years after selecting him with the 10th overall pick in the draft, the Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart.
Ramsey, McCray among Saints' final cuts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:01PMRamsey, McCray among Saints' final cuts
Vikings waive Javon Walker, 4 other wide receivers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:58PM(AP) MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings are apparently still looking for wide receivers. The Vikings cut 20 players Saturday, including five wide receivers to leave them with just four players on the active roster at that position right now.
BP Raises Blowout Preventer, Key Evidence In Probe Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:56PMBp Crews Worked Saturday To Slowly Raise The 300-ton Blowout Preventer That Failed To Stop Oil From Spewing Into The Gulf Of Mexico, Careful Not To Damage Or Drop A Key Piece...
Local stars Nalbone, Underwood survive NFL cutdown day Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:47PMIt looks like former Mercer County high school stars Tiquan Underwood and John Nalbone are headed for a second season in the NFL.
Hotel Blackhawk retailers await December launch Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:45PMWhile passers-by marvel at the new-look Hotel Blackhawk as itsreconstruction hastens toward a December opening, several newbusinesses are getting eager to get work under way on theiroperations inside the building.
Saints place Sharper on PUP list, Casillas on IR Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:41PMPublished: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. NEW ORLEANS - All-Pro safety Darren Sharper's goal of helping the Saints compete for a second consecutive championship remains intact, even if it isn't working out quite as he'd planned.
Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys send Crayton to SD, McQuiston to Miami Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMIRVING (AP) — Patrick Crayton wanted out the minute the Dallas Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant. He finally got his wish Friday, and it might’ve been worth the wait.
NOPD issues new ID cards Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:40PMNEW ORLEANS -- Employees of the New Orleans Police Department will soon carry new identification cards. "As you know if you have anybody that's got kids in college, making false identifications is not difficult to do," said NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas. "We wanted to make ours a bit more secure. We wanted to make it a bit more professional looking." Serpas said the new credentials were ...
Action Report: N.O. MIssion not closing after all Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:40PMNEW ORLEANS -- It was a grim Thursday at the New Orleans Mission when Executive Director Ron Gonzales realized the center that serves 180 homeless people a night would have to close for at least a month. "When I called you yesterday, I thought we were shutting our doors. I mean we had letters of disconnect on all of our utilities," he said. Gonzales said high demand for services and too few ...
Darren Sharper won't be targeting anyone Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:31PMI guess I can cross off " X-Files " from my list of story angles for next week's rematch of the NFC Championship Game. The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints are still scheduled to play Thursday night at the Superdome, but half of our offseason Twitter feud duo won't be on the field. The Saints will place safety Darren Sharper on the reserve/physically unable to perform list this weekend ...
Report: Saints' Sharper to be out at least six weeks on PUP list Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:28PMDarren Sharper remains in the New Orleans Saints' plans this season. It just will be take some time before the veteran free safety can get back on the field.
Undrafted rookie Junior Galette excited about making New Orleans Saints roster Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:27PMHe was one of the surprises of training camp
Avery Johnson has one more Super Bowl ring than Dan Marino Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:17PMAvery Johnson has a chip, one NBA Championship ring. He got it as a member of the 1999 San Antonio Spurs. Oh, and now he's got a Super Bowl ring. Yes, 5'7", 175 soaking wet Johnson has an NFL Championship...
New court date for Provincetown's Adams Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:14PMAn Orleans District Court Judge has set a new date for a hearing on the indecent exposure charge made against school committee member Kerry Adams.
Gulf explosion differs from BP Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:12PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.
No news yet on New Orleans Saints roster moves, injuries Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:11PMCoach Sean Payton is scheduled to talk at 1:30 p.m.
Cutter Sees No Sign Of Leak After 2nd Rig Explodes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:11PMThe Coast Guard says a cutter patrolling the area around yesterday's oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico is not reporting any signs of leaks.
Sanabia suspended five games Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:08PMMarlins SP Alex Sanabia has been suspended five games for his role in Wednesday's brawl with the Nationals. Starting pitcher - Games - Video Games - Shopping - Browser Based
Ex-Tiger Alleman launches broadcasting career Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:06PMFormer Massillon Tigers and University of Akron football standout Andy Alleman will handle color analyst chores for the Akron Zips football radio broadcast team.
Outreach draws 900+ volunteers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:04PMTulane University held the 20th Annual Outreach Tulane this Saturday. This Saturday, the slogan “For the Love of New Orleans,” emphasized community pride, as the event coincided with the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The Center for Public Service, the Community Action Council of Tulane University Students and the Community Service Scholars Program worked together to coordinate [...]
Oil platform near La. coast catches fire; workers OK Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:03PMNEW ORLEANS -- An oil platform that burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday was the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.
Environmental groups doubt safety of oysters from Gulf Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:02PMNEW ORLEANS -- Sampling by environmental groups has found oysters contaminated with oil along the Louisiana coast befouled by the BP PLC oil spill, a finding that casts doubt on statements by state and federal officials that all seafood tested here is safe to eat.
States gripe about EPA ash hearings Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:02PMCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Environmental Protection Agency is hearing gripes from Tennessee and Alabama officials who feel left out as the agency goes across the country asking if coal ash should be federally regulated as a hazardous material.
Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:14AM(AP:NEW ORLEANS) Stark differences exist between the oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and the blast that led to the massive BP spill. Mostly notably, no one was killed and no crude was gushing into the water, but the distinctions don't end there.
Oil platform catches fire in Gulf; workers OK Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:14AMAn oil platform that burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday was the second such disaster in the Gulf ...
Library's short story series focuses on southern culture Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMThe second week of a three-week series on short stories and discussions about family life and love in ...
Grand Gulf seeks to expand facility Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMEntergy Mississippi will go before nuclear power regulators later this month to pitch its plans to expand the ...