A wholesome reality-TV show / documentary about the Arizona State University Swimming & Diving Team and their efforts to rebuild the legendary swim program after a series of state-wide budget cuts. The project is being produced to promote The Sun Devil Swimming Association, a non-profit organization devoted to preserving the team.
A passionate, young swimmer competes for a spot on the last United States Olympic Team.
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Casting Swimmers
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06/14/09
A short film version of Topping Point is now available online. The short film will be used to build support for the feature-length film.
07/03/08
Ontracc scouts the 2008 US Olympic Trials for swimming in Omaha, Nebraska.
03/28/08
Ontracc scouts the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Federal Way, Washington.
A short film based on a feature-length film that Ontracc is developing for a major theatrical release. The short is available on YouTube and on the film's Facebook page. A high-res version is available on DVD in our web store.
Floswimming.org Interview
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02/23/09
Jack Kubacki and Caitlin Kinney are chosen as lead talent for the short.
01/23/09
Garrett McCaffrey interviews Scott Ellison for Floswimming.org.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
Korean Leader Considers Ways to Rework Government
Speaking to businessmen at his office, President Lee Myung-bak gave his first comment on the massive outdoor rally against his four-month-old leadership.
Surgery Offers Muslim Women Illusion of Virginity
An increasing number of Muslim women in Europe are having surgery to create the illusion of virginity.
European Leaders Back Bush on Iran
President Bush won European support to consider additional punitive sanctions against Iran, if Iran rejects incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program.
Plane Crash at Airport in Sudan Kills 28
The Sudan Airways aircraft burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport.
China Lets Towns Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver
Soldiers blasted away debris holding back millions of gallons of water in one of the 30 so-called quake lakes created in the devastating earthquake last month.
Afghan Border Fight Kills 9 Pakistanis
At least nine Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed in a clash with Afghan troops on the border that may have involved U. S. forces, Pakistani officials said.
Taiwan Delegation Departs for Historic China Talks
A Taiwanese delegation arrived in Beijing for talks on expanding charter flights between Taiwan and China, the first formal discussions between the sides since 1999.
Harper to Apologize to Canadian Natives
More than 80,000 surviving students will receive a public apology delivered in Parliament by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In Germany, Bush Protests Lose Appeal
In Germany, as in many parts of Europe, demonstrators no longer protest President Bushs appearances.
Indias Fiscal Gains Offset by Rising Prices
The rising price of fuel and commodities have been especially painful for India and threaten to undermine the rapid growth of its economy.
Pakistani Lawyers Demand Reinstatement of Judges
Hundreds of Pakistani lawyers began a two-day march to demand the reinstatement of 60 judges removed by President Pervez Musharraf.
Vo Van Kiet, Former Leader of Vietnam, Dies at 85
Mr. Kiet, an economic reformer, led the Communist nation of Vietnam away from poverty and isolation and backed the normalization of ties with the United States.
Iran Says West Failed to Stop Its Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Western threats had failed to stop Irans nuclear program, which the U.S. and others suspect is aimed at making bombs.
Bomb Kills 5 on Minibuses in Baghdad
An officer said that a woman and 7-year-old were among the dead and that at least 10 other people were wounded.
Israeli Tank Fire in Gaza Kills Girl, Officials Say
Palestinian officials say a 6-year-old girl has been killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza.
Woman Who Lived in Cellar Returns to Her Family
A lawyer says the eldest daughter of a woman who spent her life captive in basement has been reunited with her family.
Fuel Protest Begins to Pinch in Spain
Nearly half of the gasoline stations in the northern province of Catalonia were out of fuel Tuesday, and a convoy of 20 trucks was sent to replenish their tanks.
Spain Arrests 8 It Says Aided a Qaeda-Linked Cell
The Algerian-born men arrested in Spain are suspected of giving financial and logistical support to a terrorist group in Algeria linked to Al Qaeda.
Standing Up for Workers Rights in Japan
Japans salarymen have borne the brunt of its economic decline, enduring lower wages, job insecurity and long hours of unpaid overtime. Now, a few are fighting back.
Indonesian Village Struggles With Ban on Muslim Sect
A day after Indonesia issued a decree calling on 200,000 adherents of a 130-year-old Muslim sect to cease practicing their faith or face arrest, the country braced for protests.
Hope and Doubt Greet Peace Deal in Somalia
Militant Islamist leaders immediately rejected the deal, which had been signed by moderate Islamists and the beleaguered transitional government of Somalia.
Judge Orders Ohio to Alter Its Method of Execution
Ohio must stop using a common combination of three chemicals to execute condemned inmates because they may produce excruciating pain, a state court judge ruled.
Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty
The study said that the most recent census data show that 180,000 children 15.7 percent of the state total were living in poverty in Colorado in 2006, a 73 percent increase since 2000.
F.D.A. Reports Progress in Tracing Salmonella
Federal health officials said that they hoped to announce soon the source of a salmonella outbreak associated with raw tomatoes that has sickened at least 167 people in 17 states.
Water District in Southern California Issues an Alert on Use
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issued a water alert on Tuesday, asking communities to modernize and toughen their water conservation rules.
News Analysis: Elusive Starting Point on Harsh Interrogations
Congress is pressing Bush administration officials on a still-unanswered question: How did the United States come to embrace harsh interrogation methods it had always shunned?
2 New-Style Candidates Hit Old Notes on Economy
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama want to portray themselves as willing to break with party orthodoxy, but the economy has them echoing their party lines.
Gates Offers Assurances on Support for Air Force
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answered questions from Air Force personnel who were uneasy about the status of their service after the ouster last week of the two top Air Force officials.
With One Eye on Gasoline and the Economy, Congress Keeps the Other on November
Congress is shifting quickly to a general election footing, with lawmakers of both parties intensifying efforts to exploit public alarm about gasoline prices and the economy.
Political Memo: Those Loyal to the Clintons Take Note of Who Was Not
Hillary Rodham Clintons aides have kept close track of the past allies and beneficiaries of the Clintons who supported Barack Obamas campaign.
Vetting a Vetter: Obamas Pick Fuels G.O.P. Criticism
Senator Barack Obamas choice of a Washington insider to run his vice-presidential selection committee has brought criticism from Republicans.
Ripples in the Vice-Presidential Pool
The universe of potential candidates in Barak Obamas vice-presidential search process shrank by one name and grew by another on Tuesday.
Questions on U.S. Beef Remain
About 50 countries, including Korea, Taiwan and Japan, closed their doors to American beef after the first confirmed case of mad cow disease was found in December 2003.
