S. Korea pledges $130 billion to avert meltdown

Seeded on Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:19 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

South Korea announced a package worth over $130 billion to rescue its markets amid the global financial crisis, offering a guarantee on foreign debt and promising to recapitalize financial firms.

business, msnbci, economy-in-turmoil

Shiite split could complicate U.S. security pact

Seeded on Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:42 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

A looming split between the two Shiite parties that dominate Iraq's government threatens efforts to win parliamentary approval for a security pact with the U.S.

world-news, conflict-in-iraq, msnbci

Aide: John Paul was wounded in 1982 stabbing

Seeded on Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:15 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The late Pope John Paul II was wounded by a knife-wielding priest in 1982, a year after he was shot in St. Peter's Square, but the injury was kept secret, his former top aide says in a documentary film.

faith, shot, world-news, pope-john-paul, the-pope, the-vatican, msnbci

Daredevil Wallenda prepares to defy death on live TV

Seeded on Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:58 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

When Nik Wallenda attempts to ride a bike 250 feet on a wire strung 135 feet high on Wednesday, he'll do it without a net. That's the tradition of his family, the legendary Flying Wallendas, whose legacy includes a number of tragic deaths.

people, today, family, msnbci

Exploring the worst-case scenario

Seeded on Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:11 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

The global economy is drawing closer to a dangerous downward spiral and time may be running out for world leaders to find a way to stop it before it inflicts lasting damage.

business, stocks-economy, msnbci

Man accused of tucking 6 lobsters into his pants

Seeded on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:11 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

A San Diego man who was allegedly poaching lobsters was caught with six of the creatures stuffed down his pants.

us-news, weird-news, criminal-weirdness, msnbci

Man opts for 'I was stupid' sign outside plant

Seeded on Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:59 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

A man who caused damage at a waste water treatment plant in Eau Claire has decided to pick public humiliation over jail time to pay for his crime.

us-news, weird-news, criminal-weirdness, msnbci

House, in second effort, passes bailout bill

Seeded on Fri Oct 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The House passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry Friday, reversing itself after members came around to a larger Senate version.

business, white-house, house, government, bailout, enforcement, msnbci, economy-in-turmoil

Obama rejects McCain call to delay debate

Seeded on Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:03 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama rejected Republican Sen. John McCain's dramatic call Wednesday to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.

politics, decision-08, john-mccain-news, msnbci

Government plans bold financial rescue

Seeded on Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:43 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The Bush administration sketched out a multi-faceted effort on Friday to confront the worst U.S. financial crisis in decades.

business, stocks-economy, msnbci

Zapping microbes with lasers and enzymes

Seeded on Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:51 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Researchers are aiming lasers and a common enzyme found in tears at disease-causing bacteria, strategies that may help stem the growing tide of multidrug-resistant microbes.

innovation, laser, mrsa, frontiers, technology-science, msnbci

Cheney: Russia's actions on Georgia an 'affront'

Seeded on Sat Sep 6, 2008 2:21 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Vice President Dick Cheney said Saturday that Russia's actions in the conflict with Georgia are an "affront to civilized standards" and "completely unacceptable."

russia, europe, conference, president, world-news, dick-cheney, vice-president, south-ossetia, msnbci

Fears over flooding as Gustav crashes ashore

Seeded on Mon Sep 1, 2008 12:36 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Hurricane Gustav crashed into the all-but-deserted Louisiana coast on Monday as the storm's eye came ashore southwest of vulnerable New Orleans.

new-orleans, tropical, haiti, hurricane, weather, jamaica, center, cayman-islands, dominican-republic, tropical-storm

McCain picks Palin as running mate

Seeded on Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:53 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has chosen Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate.? She would be the first woman to serve on a Republican presidential ticket.

alaska, natural-gas, politics, ted-stevens, republican-party, capital-punishment, sarah-palin, decision-08, john-mccain-news, msnbci

No nuns on catwalk as priest stops 'pageant'

Seeded on Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:29 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

An Italian priest who had planned an online "pageant" for nuns has suspended the project, saying he was misinterpreted and had no intention of putting sisters on a beauty catwalk.

associated-press, faith, catholic-church, us-news, msnbci

Msnbc.com buys social news site Newsvine

Seeded on Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:04 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Msnbc.com is diving into citizen journalism and social media by acquiring Newsvine.com, a small but innovative player in what is known as "participatory journalism."

business, us-business, msnbci

Exoskeleton suit helps paralyzed people walk

Seeded on Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:53 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

paralyzed for the past 20 years, former Israeli paratrooper Radi Kaiof now walks down the street with a dim mechanical hum.

health, health-care, msnbci

Georgian leader's Russia claims raise eyebrows

Seeded on Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:48 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Georgia President Mikhail Saakashvili's statements - along with conflicting and often false information coming from both Moscow and Tbilisi - make it hard to determine what is happening in the world's latest hotspot.

russia, europe, world-news, msnbci

German man says 'Rockefeller' long-lost brother

Seeded on Fri Aug 8, 2008 3:57 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

A German man has identified the mysterious man held in the kidnapping of his daughter and a "person of interest" in the disappearance of California couple as his long-lost brother.

brother, man, family, rockefeller, us-news, crime-courts, msnbci

Olympics protesters must give 5 days' notice

Seeded on Sun Aug 3, 2008 8:01 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Chinese and foreign citizens wishing to protest during the Beijing Olympics must apply five days beforehand and not harm China's vaguely defined "national interests," a Games security official said.

beijing-olympics, beijing-olympics-news, msnbci

Obama, in London, meets Brown and Blair

Seeded on Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:29 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Presidential contender Barack Obama met Saturday with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the last leg of his European and Middle Eastern tour.

politics, president, decision-08, barack-obama-news, msnbci

Pump alternative? How about natural gas?

Seeded on Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:58 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

As gasoline prices soar, vehicles powered by natural gas are capturing more attention, especially among those operating heavy vehicles.

environment, associated-press, product, us-news, financial-impact, green-machines, msnbci

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