Top International Atomic Energy Agency officials arrived in Iran, state media reported, after the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog expressed fresh concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions
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Iran says oil could reach $120 to $150 per barrel (AP)
AP – The head of Iran’s state oil company said Sunday that the price of crude will reach $120 to $150 per barrel, as officials in Tehran prepare to discuss a ban on crude sales to European Union countries in retaliation for an EU embargo.
Republicans grill Energy Secretary Steven Chu about Solyndra loan
WASHINGTON — In a politically charged hearing Thursday, Republicans in the House of Representatives accused Energy Secretary Steven Chu of breaking the law in how he handled the restructuring of a loan for the California solar-energy company Solyndra. Chu said he did nothing illegal but instead …
Fallout from Solyndra Hurts Nuclear Startups
Attacks on the wisdom of loan guarantees could restrict nuclear reactor construction in most states. Politicians are drawing parallels between the $535 million federal loan guarantee issued to bankrupt solar manufacturer Solyndra and loan guarantees that the U.S
Kanye West’s Fashion Show ‘Monumental,’ Ciara Says
‘I saw Kanye after, and I told him it was amazing,’ Ciara tells MTV News via phone from Paris Fashion Week.
Gov’t backs 4 more solar loans as deadline looms (AP)
AP – The Energy Department on Friday approved four more solar energy loan guarantees worth nearly $5 billion, hours before a controversial loan program was set to expire.
Ex-Met Carter attends college team’s practice
Gary Carter’s battle with cancerous brain tumors has taken much of his energy, but the Hall of Fame catcher was able to briefly help coach his Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team this past week
Obama to meet with top administration members – Boston Herald
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is planning to meet again this morning with top members of his administration to discuss Hurricane Irene. He told them yesterday to keep him up to date through the night.
House Votes to Save Traditional Incandescent Bulb for 2012 by Fund Cutoff – Bloomberg
The U.S. House approved a provision to save for a year the 100-watt incandescent light bulb, which has become a pear-shaped symbol of personal freedom to some Republicans
The ‘Harry Potter Generation’ opens at the close
As I write this from a conference of 3500 Harry Potter fans outside of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, the energy in the air around the final film is not only excitement, but gratitude.