May 24, 2013

Two Excerpts You Should Read From Obama’s Morehouse Speech

President Obama delivered a rare, very personal speech during the commencement ceremony at the historically black college. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Damaged trains set to be removed from wreck site

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The transit agency that runs the Metro-North commuter rail line says trains damaged in a Friday crash in Connecticut are being removed in the first step to making repairs and restoring service. Top Headlines

Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary

BALTIMORE (AP) — Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd. Sports Headlines

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

LONDON (AP) — David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. Sports Headlines

Conflicting Signals From Latest Economic Indicators

The good news: Inflation remains in check. The bad news: Jobless claims are up, and housing starts are down. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise’s future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club’s second big deal in just over a week. Sports Headlines

Is It Safe To Use Compost Made From Treated Human Waste?

Treated human waste has been used on farmland for decades, but the ick factor has not entirely faded. Some environmentalists think the treatment process may not get rid of all the harmful contaminants that could be in the waste. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other

The Internet has managed to disrupt many industries, from publishing to music. So why not lending? Google’s recent investment in Lending Club has raised the profile of peer-to-peer lending, which gets borrowers and lenders together outside the conventional banking system. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Rescuers Say Slim Chance For Couple Lost From Cruise Ship

The couple went missing a day before they were reported overboard and authorities say it’s not yet clear whether they fell or jumped. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Toronto’s Happ released from hospital

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was released Wednesday from a Florida hospital, just a day after he was hit on the head by a line drive, and hopes for a quick return to the mound. Sports Headlines