Saturday, July 4, 2009

World

Leaked: Sony Ericsson’s Upcoming Android Phone (PC World)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 18:20

PC World - We know for some time now that Sony Ericsson (SE) is working on a Google Android based mobile phone, but the company has been keeping mum on details. However, pictures leaked by a Danish site appear to reveal Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android phone, and it looks like ...

A leader of Hungary’s 1956 revolution dies (AP)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 17:51

AP - Bela Kiraly, one of the military leaders of Hungary's short-lived anti-Soviet revolution in 1956, has died, the government said. He was 97.

U.S National

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens on July Fourth 
    (AP)

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens on July Fourth (AP)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 16:16

AP - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride — and for one couple, romance.

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens on July Fourth 
    (AP)

Lady Liberty’s crown reopens on July Fourth (AP)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 16:16

AP - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride — and for one couple, romance.

Business

GM considers options ahead of court ruling 
    (AFP)

GM considers options ahead of court ruling (AFP)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 16:02

AFP - As General Motors executives await a key court ruling that will determine whether they can establish a new company, the shape of any future enterprise is already being considered.

Schwarzenegger signals key budget concession 
    (Reuters)

Schwarzenegger signals key budget concession (Reuters)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 15:57

Reuters - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, optimistic California can finish its budget negotiations in a few days, is willing to reconsider his proposed cuts to education in hopes of averting a cash crisis, the San Francisco Chronicle said on Saturday.

Sports

Woods and Kim tied for lead at Congressional 
    (AP)

Woods and Kim tied for lead at Congressional (AP)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 17:57

AP - Tournament host Tiger Woods and defending champion Anthony Kim have set the stage for a Sunday showdown at the AT&T National, with plenty of unexpected company at Congressional.

Former NFL star Steve McNair found dead: reports (Reuters)

Saturday, July 4, 2009 17:47

Reuters - Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been found dead in Nashville of a gunshot wound in an apparent murder-suicide, according to local media reports.