News briefs:August 02, 2010
Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack Written By Turtlestack Listen To This Brief Problems? See our media guide. [edit]
Explosion, fire on guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf injures five
Saturday, September 15, 2007 Five civilian contractors have been injured after an explosion and fire onboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf at 9:25 a.m. today. A large explosion erupted from the ship’s berthing area where welding work
US Supreme Court rules video games are protected speech
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 In a 7-2 decision handed down on Monday, the US Supreme Court struck down California’s violent video game law and ruled that video games are protected speech covered by the First Amendment. The California law banned
Get Your $2,500 Fast Cash Personal Loan Now Without A Credit Check
Get More Information Here: Spectrum Wealth By Jessica M Peterson In these times of economic uncertainty, a number of Americans are finding they are having trouble getting the cash they need to handle their expenses due to less than perfect
Scientology ties at New Village Leadership Academy stir controversy for Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Saturday, September 12, 2009 The Calabasas, California private elementary school New Village Leadership Academy (NVLA) opened its 2009–10 school year this week amid controversy over its connections to Scientology. The school was founded by celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada
Israel Journal: The Holy Land has an image problem
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Wikinews reporter David Shankbone is currently, courtesy of the Israeli government and friends, visiting Israel. This is a first-hand account of his experiences and may — as a result — not fully comply with Wikinews’ neutrality
SEPTA buys rail cars from NJ Transit to deal with crowding
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 As gas prices have risen in the United States, the regional transport authority for southeastern Pennsylvania, SEPTA, has seen a sharp increase in ridership, which has caused overcrowding on the trains. “As fuel prices have continued
How To Smack Down The Common Symptoms Of Heartburn Gerd
Get More Information Here: Cosmetic Dentist Edgecliff Best Cosmetic Dentist Edgecliff By Walt Brown The anguish from heartburn that happens with folks who endure the symptoms from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is occasionally so terrible that a heart attack is
Warren Buffett to host world’s most expensive lunch
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Billionaire Warren Buffett, Chief Executive of Berkshire Hathaway, auctioned lunch with himself on eBay for US$2.63 million. Bidding, which started on eBay a few weeks ago, attracted nine bidders, offering huge sums for the opportunity to
Israel “illegally annexing” east Jerusalem, EU reports
Friday, December 4, 2009 A classified European Union report for 2009 says Israel is actively pursuing the annexation of east Jerusalem. The report accuses Israel of implementing an intricate policy including expanding Jewish settlements and demolishing Palestinian homes. It says