Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Short Takes

The Taliban are open to peace talks.

C.B.O. says immigration reform would cut billions from the deficit.

President Obama: Nuclear reductions depend on Russia.

Protests rock Brazil.

R.I.P. Michael Hastings, 33, reporter and journalist.

Tropical Update: TD Two heads across southern Mexico.

The Heat stay alive in OT to go to Game 7.

The Tigers lost to the Orioles 5-2.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Short Takes

Afghanistan weans off U.S. support.

G-8 meeting rounding up in Northern Ireland.

Supreme Court tosses Arizona’s voter registration law.

Poll: Americans are not behind backing Syrian rebels.

Oil prices are steady ahead of Fed meeting.

Tropical Update: TD 2 forms off the coast of Belize, headed west.

The Tigers beat the Orioles 5-1 as Max Scherzer goes 10-0.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Short Takes

Iran has a elected a moderate with a name that’s easy to pronounce as the next president.

Turkey — Trade unions plan to strike over the park in Istanbul.

G-8 meeting has a lot on its plate including Syria and free trade.

Report — U.K. spies hacked foreign diplomats.

Rains help contain the wildfire near Colorado Springs.

Tropical Update: There’s a little disturbance down near the Yucatan.

The Tigers beat the Twins 5-2.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Short Takes

N.S.A. director says “dozens” of attacks thwarted.

C.I.A. Deputy Director Michael Morell resigns.

Turkish P.M. orders an end to riots in 24 hours.

Wildfires still burn along the Front Range in Colorado.

Severe weather moves across the country and hits the East Coast.

R.I.P. Miller Barber, 82, golf champion.

The Tigers lost in 10 to K.C. 3-2.  (Valverde blew the save.)

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Short Takes

Syria — Rebel losses make choices tough for allies.

Turkey — Police push protesters out of Istanbul square.

Afghanistan — Taliban still surging ahead of election and NATO departure.

Leaks raise question of outsourcing intelligence work.

Obama administration drops opposition to age limits on morning-after pill.

The Tigers lost on the road to KC 3-2.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Short Takes

Oh, yeah, that data — Companies concede to the date mining by the N.S.A.

President defends “modest” encroachments of privacy in fighting terror.

President Obama is in California meeting with China’s President Xi.  Ironically, cybersecurity is on the agenda.

North and South Korea agree to meet on the border.

Tropical Update: Andrea is off the coast of New England after dropping up to 7″ of rain on South Florida.

The Tigers beat the Indians 7-5.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Short Takes

The N.S.A. went after more than just Verizon.

Israel keeps a wary eye on Syria’s border fighting.

I.R.S. official apologizes for lavish conferences.

Student loan plans go down to defeat in the Senate.

Gov. Christie names N.J. attorney general as interim senator.

R.I.P. Esther Williams, 91, star of MGM water musical spectaculars.

Tropical Update: TS Andrea soaked Florida.  Meanwhile, another disturbance takes shape.

The Tigers beat the Rays

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Short Takes

President Obama names Susan Rice as new national security adviser.

Rescuers hunt for survivors of a building collapse in Philadelphia; 6 deaths reported.

IRS places two top staffers on administrative leave.

IMF concedes major missteps in Greece bailout.

Tropical Update: We have our first named storm — Andrea — set to cross Florida today.

The Tigers lost to the Rays 3-0 in a pitching duel.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Short Takes

U.S. sending Patriot missiles and jet fighters to Jordan.

Evacuations urged after Missouri levee breaks.

Special election set in October for New Jersey senator.

Gordon Gee to retire as president from Ohio State after poking fun at Notre Dame.

The tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma, last week was the largest on record.

Tropical Update: The first disturbance could go anywhere.

The Tigers beat the Rays 10-1.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Short Takes

Death toll in tornadoes in Oklahoma Friday night reaches twelve.

California wildfire spreads; three firefighters injured.

New Mexico wildfire fighters catch a break.

Calm spreads after a day of violent protests in Turkey.

U.S. and China to hold regular talks about hacking.

Flooding threatens Prague.

The Tigers opened a can on the Orioles, including back t0 back to back homers and a grand slam — all in one inning with no outs — to win 10-3.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Short Takes

Drone strike kills 7 in Pakistan.

Two U.S. officials wounded in gunfire at Venezuelan strip club.

Teenaged bomb plotter charged with attempted murder.

Rulings in Trayvon Martin case; trial will start in June.

President Obama and Gov. Christie went to the Jersey shore together.

Currency exchange busted for money laundering.

The Tigers lost to the Pirates 1-0.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013