1 dead, 2 injured in Montana bear attack

Montana wildlife officials say one person was killed and two others were injured in a bear attack at a campground north of Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park - Montana - United States - Wyoming - Travel and Tourism
Source:1 dead, 2 injured in Montana bear attack

Lockerbie hearing canceled; BP 'stonewalls'

A U.S. Senate committee cancels a hearing on the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber after key witnesses from BP and the British and Scottish governments decline to testify.

United States - United States Senate - BP - Lockerbie - Scottish Government
Source:Lockerbie hearing canceled; BP 'stonewalls'

Gen Y: No jobs, lots of loans, grim future

The Millennials are the first generation of American workers since World War II who have cloudier prospects than the generations that preceded them.

United States - World War II - Generation Y - History - Twentieth Century
Source:Gen Y: No jobs, lots of loans, grim future

Inquiry asks: Did fire crews cause BP rig to sink?

Investigators are looking into whether the firefighting response to the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion contributed to its sinking, a Coast Guard spokesman tells a watchdog group.

Deepwater Horizon - BP - Coast Guard - United States Coast Guard - United States
Source:Inquiry asks: Did fire crews cause BP rig to sink?

Scoop: 'Idol' may have Jessica Simpson judge

If Simpson gets the green light, don’t expect her to be the permanent replacement for Cowell. “She’s not his replacement — they’re two entirely different personalities,” according to a source.

Simon Cowell - Jessica Simpson - Arts - Television - Programs
Source:Scoop: 'Idol' may have Jessica Simpson judge

Nigerian authorities seize 450 kg of cocaine

Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency says it has seized nearly half a ton of cocaine and has arrested two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian in connection with the seizure.

Nigeria - Cocaine - Africa - Addiction - Government
Source:Nigerian authorities seize 450 kg of cocaine

NATO recovers remains of missing U.S. sailor

One of two U.S. sailors missing in Afghanistan since last week has been confirmed dead and his body recovered, a NATO spokesman said Tuesday.

Afghanistan - NATO - United States - Asia - Government
Source:NATO recovers remains of missing U.S. sailor

Scoop: Rehab may test Lohan more than prison

Lindsay Lohan won’t be getting out of jail this week, according to a Sheriff’s spokesman, and  some Lohan sources think that’s probably a good thing.

Lindsay Lohan - Sheriff - Prison - Law - Law Enforcement
Source:Scoop: Rehab may test Lohan more than prison

May home prices up, but no sustained recovery

Single-family home prices rose more than expected in May, reflecting robust spring sales spurred by homebuyer tax credits, new S&P/Case Shiller data show.

Real estate pricing - United States - Home - Business - Taxation
Source:May home prices up, but no sustained recovery

Immigrant groups criticize fingerprint initiative

The federal government is rapidly expanding a program to identify illegal immigrants using fingerprints from arrests, drawing opposition from local authorities and advocates.

Illegal immigration - United States - Federal government of the United States - Local government - Law
Source:Immigrant groups criticize fingerprint initiative

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