This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” February 17, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. SEAN HANNITY, CO-HOST: As we continue on “Hannity & Colmes,” this evening, we bring you our final installment in our series tonight on professors in the United States. David Horowitz joins us …
Read More »McCain Wants Bush to Promote Guest Worker Program
WASHINGTON – President Bush needs to do more to help push a temporary guest worker program through Congress, Republican Sen. John McCain, the author of a key immigration bill, said Tuesday. McCain, acknowledging that Bush has stepped up a campaign on behalf of the program, said the president has credibility …
Read More »Listen Before You Lead
Sunday’s announcement by Dubai Ports World is a very positive development. The state-owned company from the United Arab Emirates has asked the U.S. government to carry out a full 45-day, formal investigation to review the national security implications of their takeover of terminals at American ports. The administration has accepted …
Read More »Negroponte: Iraq Civil War Would Be 'Catastrophic'
WASHINGTON – A civil war in Iraq could lead to a broader conflict in the Middle East, pitting the region’s rival Islamic sects against each another, National Intelligence Director John Negroponte said in an unusually frank assessment Tuesday. “If chaos were to descend upon Iraq or the forces of democracy …
Read More »The Case Against Neil Entwistle
This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” February 10, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Police in Massachusetts say that on top of money problems, a bad sex life may have driven Neil Entwistle to kill his wife and 9-month-old daughter. …
Read More »'Lost World' Found in New Guinea Jungle
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Scientists exploring an isolated jungle in one of Indonesia’s most remote provinces discovered dozens of new species of frogs, butterflies and plants, as well as mammals hunted to near extinction elsewhere, members of the expedition said Tuesday. The team also found wildlife that were remarkably unafraid of …
Read More »Thai PM Dissolves Parliament, Forcing New Elections
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand‘s embattled prime minister dissolved parliament Friday, forcing new elections as he seeks to deflect growing calls for his resignation over corruption allegations. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra‘s decision means he must face an election battle just one year after winning a second term in a landslide victory. …
Read More »Sectarian Violence Kills Four in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – Hundreds of Shiite Muslims and Sunnis clashed in a western Afghan city Thursday during an important Shiite festival, hurling grenades and burning mosques, officials and witnesses said. At least four people were killed and 51 injured. Islamic extremists are suspected to have incited the violence, said Ismatullah …
Read More »White House Katrina Report: 'Significant Flaws' in National Response Plan
WASHINGTON – The federal disaster response plan leading up to Hurricane Katrina had “significant flaws,” according to a Bush administration report released Thursday, which recommended changes in 11 major areas to the way the government responds to natural catastrophes. The report also lays blame with the White House for not …
Read More »Stocks to Watch, Feb. 27: KeySpan, Marvell
SAN FRANCISCO – Among the companies whose shares are likely to see active trading on Friday are KeySpan Corp., Huntsman Corp., H&R Block Inc., and Marvell Technology Group. Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) is expected to report earnings of 32 cents a share for its fourth quarter, according to analysts surveyed …
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