Jun 11, 2010
Don't expect Obama to be Superman
By Paul Starobin
Friday, June 11, 2010
Why can't President Obama stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? Why can't he get the Israelis and Palestinians to stop squabbling and make peace? Why can't he get the Europeans to contribute more troops to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan? Why can't he forge a global treaty to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
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- :New oil numbers may do more harm to fish, wildlife (AP) AP - New numbers showing the amount of oil gushing from a well in the Gulf of Mexico may be double as much as previously thought means the crude is likely to travel farther away, threatening more birds, fish and other wildlife that call the fragile waters their home, scientists said Friday.
- Health overhaul to force changes in employer plans (AP)
- Van der Sloot charged with first-degree murder (AP)
- Boats head to teen sailor drifting in Indian Ocean (AP)
- Death toll rises to 20 in Ark. floods, gov. says (AP)
- Pope begs forgiveness, promises action on abuse (AP)
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Oil cleanup workers hired by BP walk along the beach in Dauphin Island. Photograph: Dave Martin/AP
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U.S. teammates Landon Donovan and Edson Buddles celebrate a goal. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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