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BP Chief Draws Outrage for Watching Yacht RaceBy LIZ ROBBINS 14 minutes ago BP officials scrambled to respond to another public relations challenge when their chief executive, Tony Hayward, watched his yacht compete Saturday. G.O.P. Stalwart Says Come, the Gulf’s FineBy MARK LEIBOVICH 7:54 PM ET Gov. Haley Barbour’s performance could help shift his image from that of an insider party boss to an out-front crisis manager — and possible presidential candidate. Video: A Tourism Director for the Gulf Coast Cleanups of Spill and an Agency Test SalazarBy JOHN M. BRODER and GARDINER HARRIS 7:26 PM ET Ken Salazar’s job as interior secretary is not in immediate jeopardy. But the pace of changes in the Interior Department are being closely watched. Obama’s Oil Spill Team Oil Spill Tracker
On SoccerFor U.S., Only Frustration Is ClearBy JERÉ LONGMAN 41 minutes ago The Americans had to settle for a 2-2 draw Friday and the realization that FIFA will probably never provide an explanation for exactly what happened. Denmark Beats Cameroon 2-1 For English Fans, Days of Tears Photos Schedule Standings Facebook Coverage »
Shades of Weekly Foursome, but a Tournament All Its OwnBy BILL PENNINGTON 47 minutes ago The U.S. Open course setups are so difficult, the world’s best players can look like hapless recreational golfers — and that is part of the charm. At Pebble Beach, Weather Adds to Challenges for Leaders
News from AP & Reuters »Some Oil Spill Events on Saturday, June 19, 2010 4 minutes ago Man Fatally Shoots 2, Injures 3 at Calif. Del Taco 14 minutes ago Peru Helicopter Ban at Machu Picchu Protects Fauna 24 minutes ago Opinion »Bono: In Ireland, Tuesday’s GraceWith the release this week of the ‘Bloody Sunday’ report on the 1972 killings in Northern Ireland, a deep national wound can begin to heal.Collins: Wishing Will Make It So Comments Blow: The Thrill Is Gone Editorial: After the Security Council Vote Op-Ed: Is There a Nurse in the House?
In Sunday’s Times »Book ReviewIn his memoir, Christopher Hitchens converts his tender memories to observation about politics.The AvengerGloria Allred is the go-to lawyer for women caught up in a scandal. Why? She apparently gets results. Slide Show Business »BP Ignored OmensIn the last five years, BP had two accidents that should have raised its focus on safety, and that makes the gulf disaster even more unforgivable, writes Joe Nocera.
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