Distracted driving blamed for 5800 US deaths - Reuters

BBC NewsDistracted driving blamed for 5800 US deathsReutersWASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday called distracted driving a serious epidemic with more than 5800 annual US traffic deaths tied to motorists who failed to keep their eyes on the road. ...Distracted US drivers 'a menace'BBC NewsDistracted Driving Summit: What to do about texting-while-driving?ComputerworldReport: Nearly 6000 deaths connected to driver distractionThe Detroit NewsKansas City Star -NPR -Dallas Morning Newsall 1,095 news articles »

87 Protesters Killed by Guinea Troops - New York Times

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation87 Protesters Killed by Guinea TroopsNew York TimesDAKAR, Senegal â€" Security forces fired on pro-democracy demonstrators on Monday in Conakry, Guinea, killing dozens, according to witnesses and news reports. The Red Cross in Guinea said Tuesday that 87 people had died in the shooting. ...Q+A-What happens next after Guinea crackdown?ReutersTroops kill many protesters in Guinea stadiumguardian.co.ukDeath Toll Climbs in Guinea Military CrackdownVoice of AmericaBBC News -Bloomberg -AFPall 590 news articles »

Sykes' Philippines facility minimally impacted by storm - Reuters

Telegraph.co.ukSykes' Philippines facility minimally impacted by stormReutersSept 28 (Reuters) - Business process outsourcing company Sykes Enterprises Inc (SYKE.O) Monday said one of its facilities in the Philippines was impacted minimally by the tropical storm Ondoy. Of the company's five facilities in Metro Manila, ...Philippines pleads for help in floods crisisABC Online'Not prepared' for Philippine floodsBBC NewsToll Hits 140 in Philippine FloodingNew York TimesTimes Online -Xinhua -Voice of Americaall 2,897 news articles »

Filipinos preparing for worst, 'praying' for best from Parma - CNN

Washington PostFilipinos preparing for worst, 'praying' for best from ParmaCNNBy Josh Levs US Marines on Friday distributed clothing and medical supplies to victims of Typhoon Ketsana in Manila. The telecommunications executive, who lives in Manila, the Philippines, with his wife and teenage daughter, spent Friday "observing and ...Super typhoon veers away from ManilaABC OnlineTens of thousands in Philippines flee new typhoonThe Associated PressStorm-weary Philippines braces for Typhoon ParmaCNN InternationalInquirer.net -AFP -Reutersall 3,604 news articles »

Will Stupid Human Tricks Turn Off Letterman's Fans? - Washington Post

Times OnlineWill Stupid Human Tricks Turn Off Letterman's Fans?Washington PostA man who makes his living mocking such ripe targets as philandering politicians has suddenly become a national punch line. A veteran entertainer who comes into people's homes when most of them are in bed has now confessed to "creepy" ...Source: Letterman Had a Fling with Another StafferPeople MagazineLeno, Fallon among those taking shots at LettermanThe Associated Press11 m agoDA: Threats against David Letterman were tapedNewsdayLos Angeles Times -New York Times -CNNall 3,457 news articles »

Top US, NATO officials tackle Afghan war in London - Reuters

FOXNewsTop US, NATO officials tackle Afghan war in LondonReutersLONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - London will host a trio of military commanders and senior officials working on Afghanistan this week, with pressure building on President Barack Obama to decide on a new strategy for the eight-year conflict. ...Obama meets NATO chief as Afghan decision loomsAFPNATO Chief Assures Obama Will Stay In AfghanistanNew York TimesAfghan focus of US-Nato meetingBBC NewsFOXNews -USA Today -Voice of Americaall 2,517 news articles »

Senate panel rejects GOP bid to strengthen abortion provision - CNN

BBC NewsSenate panel rejects GOP bid to strengthen abortion provisionCNNWASHINGTON (CNN) -- A Republican amendment that Democrats said would broaden restrictions on health insurance for abortion was defeated Wednesday by a Senate committee considering the only compromise health care bill so far. ...Effort to Restrict Abortion Coverage in Health-Care Bill FailsWashington PostIs the public option dead?CNN InternationalHealth reform: Choices for you & you but not you, galsUSA TodayBloomberg -Wall Street Journal -FOXNewsall 2,725 news articles »