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Washington Post

Dems, GOP See Thaw in Financial Regulations Overhaul
CBS News
In this video framgrab image taken from AP Television News, Senate Minority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. speaks on the floor of Senate, Tuesday evening July 17, 2007 in Washington. Are Democrats and Republicans nearing a deal to overhaul the …
Once critical of financial regulation bill, Republicans change their toneWashington Post

Senators say a bipartisan Wall Street measure is closeBoston Globe
Financial reform debate ropes in all sidesKansas City Star
San Francisco Chronicle -Wall Street Journal -Seattle Times
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The Guardian

Chaos persists as Europe flights resume
BBC News
Hopes that UK flights would soon return to normal have been undermined by a second volcanic ash cloud in Iceland. Chances to operate planes at many UK airports have been short-lived, and only a few flights have taken place. Airspace in most of the UK …
Flights resume in Europe but travel chaos not overThe Associated Press

European air traffic resumes, weeks remain to clear backlogXinhua
Airports Reopen, Safety Debate LingersWall Street Journal
Los Angeles Times -AFP -Washington Post
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Times Online

Civil Rights Legend Dorothy Height Dies at 98
ABC News
Height was Activist, Administrator, Educator; Paved Way for Martin Luther King Jr. and Other Leaders By MICHAEL MURRAY Dorothy Height, an African-American administrator, educator, and key civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 98. …
Dorothy Height, Heroine of Civil Rights Era, Is Dead at 98New York Times

Dorothy Height, key figure in the civil rights movement, dies at 98Los Angeles Times
What you're saying about civil rights icon Dorothy HeightBaltimore Sun
NPR -Voice of America -Christian Science Monitor
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National Post

Supreme Court Overturns Law Banning Depictions of Animal Cruelty
ABC News
The Supreme Court today invalidated a federal law that had criminalized the sale of certain depictions of animal cruelty, including violent dogfighting videos. Is a law that bans the selling of depictions of animal cruelty …
Supreme Court kills animal cruelty lawUSA Today

Supreme Court strikes down law banning dogfight videosCNN
Supreme Court strikes down animal cruelty lawReuters
Christian Science Monitor -Washington Post -Los Angeles Times
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CBC.ca

Volcanic ash chaos 'a lesson for Europe'
BBC News
Europe's ash cloud has triggered a flurry of anguished calls for the EU to improve its crisis response and co-ordination, as countries struggle to help thousands of stranded passengers. In the European Parliament MEPs took it in turns …
Limited Flights Resume Across EuropeVoice of America

Flights ease Europe's air traffic crisisCNN International
Some planes take off at Europe's airports as threat of new ash cloud loomsLos Angeles Times
The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek
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Rahm Emanuel: I Want to Be Mayor of Chicago
ABC News (blog)
During a Monday interview on "Charlie Rose," White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel made it clear that he wants to succeed Richard M. Daley as mayor of Chicago one day. "I hope Mayor Daley seeks reelection. I will work and support him if he seeks …
Mayor Emanuel? He Hopes So.New York Times (blog)

Muck tracker – Emanuel would like to rule ChicagoMuckety
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Rahm eyes City Hall in post-Daley eraChicago Sun-Times (blog)
Politico -Chicago Tribune -HULIQ
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CBC.ca

Hopes rise Europe flight chaos may ease
BBC News
Hopes rose for an easing of flight chaos across Europe due to Icelandic volcano ash, with the news that Britain will reopen some airports on Tuesday. Germany's aviation authority also granted Lufthansa permission to make 50 passenger flights back to …
Volcanic ash lingers, but European airports begin to reopenLos Angeles Times

Volcano ash cloud: Growing anger over Europe flights canceledChristian Science Monitor
SCENARIOS-How could Europe volcano cloud crisis play out?Reuters
CNN -Washington Post -Wall Street Journal
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Globe and Mail

Weekend footage of the volcano eruption generating clouds of ash
BBC News
According to the UK's Met Office, the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland is "weakening", but weather patterns, for the time being, continue to blow volcanic ash towards the UK. "We will continue to offer advice to Nats (the UK's air …
First European airports reopen to limited trafficWashington Post

Iceland volcano air restrictions are excessive, says European CommissionTelegraph.co.uk
Developments in volcanic ash affecting air travelCNN
The Associated Press -Reuters -New York Times
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Globe and Mail

Stranded Britons: Rescue plan
BBC News
The UK government's plan to rescue stranded British citizens around the world is developing. This is what we know so far – more details are emerging through the day. Bookmark this page and come back to it regularly to find out more information. …
UK sends in navy to help ash cloud crisisCNN International

Royal Navy called in to repatriate Britons stranded by volcanic ashTimes Online
Iceland volcano: Navy fleet to rescue stranded UK nationals, Gordon Brown saysTelegraph.co.uk
Los Angeles Times -The Guardian -The Associated Press
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