Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Fergie Pokes a Little Fun at Herself, Scandal

AssociatedPress — May 26, 2010 — Speaking to booksellers and librarians Wednesday at a New York trade show where she was promoting her children's books, the Duchess of York referred obliquely to the influence-peddling scandal that has sparked a firestorm of bad press. (May 26)

Death Toll From Jamaica Violence Climbs Over 40

AssociatedPress — May 26, 2010 — Jamaica's ombudsman said Wednesday at least 44 civilians have died in battles between police and gunmen. The country's security forces are trying to detain reputed drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who's wanted in the U.S. (May 26)

Memo Cites Warning Signs Before BP Rig Blast

May 26 (Bloomberg) -- A memo released by U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman and Bart Stupak following a briefing by BP yesterday highlighted several new warning signs of problems aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the run-up to the explosion that sank the rig and killed 11 workers last month.