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Friday, February 2, 2007
Washington Bureau
Storm severity, warming linked
Top scientists agree: Humans are likely making hurricanes worse.
FBI agent: Libby spoke of CIA-linked talks with Cheney
WASHINGTON - Former vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby acknowledged he may have discussed with Vice President Dick Cheney whether to tell reporters that a prominent war critic's wife worked at the CIA, an FBI agent testified Thursday.
Feds keep eye on jails to catch illegal immigrants upon their release
Deporting them is crucial to prevent serious crime, officials say.
Minimum wage hike clears Senate; hurdles remain
The plan to up the wage to $7.25 an hour passes easily, but differences with the House bill still have to be resolved.
S.F. mayor admits affair with wife of key aide
Gavin Newsom says he's sorry: "I hurt someone I care deeply about."
Putin criticizes U.S. missile plans
The Russian president tells journalists that foreigners who unfairly criticize his country do not wish it well.
Were Chirac's remarks clumsy or just candid?
He tries to retract comments on Iran, weapons.
Corps of Engineers says 122 levees at risk of failure
WASHINGTON - The Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday that 122 levees from Rhode Island to California are at risk of failing, potentially affecting thousands of people and requiring millions of dollars in repairs.
Winter storm barrels across Southeast, one dies
Snow and sleet fall as far south as Mississippi as Oklahoma deals with another dose of ice.
Baby, you're big
He was born weighing 14.5 pounds, and Cancun residents just can't get enough of "Super Tonio."
Hurricanes inspire flu pandemic grading system
A new "pandemic severity index" will give states strategies during a super-flu threat.
Some laughed, some panicked
Some say Boston overreacted to the blinking gimmicks. But 9/11 is still fresh on this city's mind.
Digest
Top spy nominee says he'll keep Senate in loop
Retired Vice Adm. Mike McConnell told skeptical senators Thursday that he would keep them informed of undercover activities if he is confirmed as director of national intelligence.
Senate begins debate of Bush plan Monday
The Senate will begin formal debate Monday on legislation opposing President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq, but Democrats aren't sure they have the 60 votes they'll need to overcome Republican opposition and move to a final vote.
U.S. willing to 'Help' Cuban transition
U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said on a trip to Mexico on Thursday that Washington is willing to help Cuba become a more democratic society.
Al Gore nominated for Peace Prize
Former Vice President Al Gore was nominated for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to draw the world's attention to the dangers of global warming, a Norwegian lawmaker said Thursday.
Report: Missing teen helped hide younger boy
Abducted teen Shawn Hornbeck was ordered to guard fellow captive Ben Ownby and hide him from police when they were repeatedly left alone in their captor's apartment, the Associated Press reported Thursday, citing an unnamed source.
The skinny
Richard Knoebel of Kewaskum, Wis., was driving to work when he got distracted and didn't see the school bus stopped with its lights flashing, according to WISN-TV in Milwaukee.
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