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LA City Council confirms new police chief

The Los Angeles Police Department has a new chief.

Owen reconnects with an old friend on ‘Grey’s’

Owen brought a doctor named Teddy Altman (played by Kim Raver of "24") to be Cristina's much-needed cardio attending. Teddy turned out to be an old friend of Owen's from the military. Cristina bristled at Teddy's presence at first, but when Teddy let her do the work on a tricky and fascinating cardio surgery, Cristina unsurprisingly came around. Later, when Owen and Teddy talked, it was clear that while they were platonic friends while he was in a relationship with his former fiancee, Teddy had hoped that might change if he ever became single. And it looked like he might not have put up a fight, had the timing been different.

Miami's police chief out as new mayor steps in

Miami's police chief, a nationally recognized leader dubbed "America's Best Cop" by Esquire magazine, stepped down as one of his critics — the city's new mayor — was sworn into office.

Former South Korean spy master Lee Hu-rak dies

Former South Korean spy chief Lee Hu-rak, who brokered the signing of a historic 1972 peace document with North Korea following a secret trip to Pyongyang, died Saturday. He was 85.

UK drug adviser fired after marijuana comments

Britain's top drug adviser was fired Friday after saying that marijuana, Ecstasy and LSD were less dangerous than alcohol.

McDreamy ends up in hot water on ‘Grey’s’

Derek was approached by Isaac, a hospital lab tech with a tumor wrapped around his spinal cord. Derek first called the tumor inoperable, because it would require cutting the spinal cord to remove it. Isaac pressed Derek to reconsider.

Mayor chooses deputy chief to head LA police

A respected Los Angeles Police Department veteran credited with cleaning up a devastating corruption scandal was picked by the mayor Tuesday to become the next police chief of the nation's second-largest city.

Wikipedia founder joins HP in magazine project

The founder of Wikipedia has announced a new partnership with Hewlett-Packard's MagCloud printing service.

UK spy chief: UK must work with other countries

The head of Britain's domestic spy agency said Friday that Britain's security services try to make sure they do not collude in the torture or mistreatment of detainees by foreign governments, but acknowledged it was not possible to guarantee that it never happened.

Kroger CEO expects Colorado labor pact, eventually

The Kroger Co.'s chief executive says he remains confident of working out a settlement with grocery workers in Colorado.

Kroger CEO discusses store closure with protesters

The Kroger Co.'s chief executive defended the nation's largest grocer's decision to close a Toledo store to community activists who protested Wednesday.

Danish military chief resigns amid book scandal

Denmark's military chief of staff said Sunday he will resign to restore the public's confidence in the country's defense, an apparent reference to a scandal surrounding a book disclosing Danish military secrets.

NIreland security high on police chief's first day

Police in the British territory of Northern Ireland mounted increased checkpoints and patrols Tuesday as their new commander began his first day's work under the shadow of Irish Republican Army dissidents.

FDIC chief considers tapping Treasury for funds

The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says she is "considering all options, including borrowing from Treasury," to replenish the dwindling fund that insures bank deposits.

Troubled police chief in Vt. resigns

Officials in Vergennes say the city's police chief — who's facing drug, embezzlement and other charges — has resigned.

City names first black chief after DUI resignation

A Washington suburb is naming the first black police chief in its 260-year history to replace a chief who resigned after he was charged with drunken driving.

WL Ross & Co. hires Fannie, Freddie regulator

A key federal regulator is going to work for Wilbur Ross, a billionaire investor who specializes in making big profits through buying up bad debt.

New NIH chief: Turn science into better care, fast

An influential geneticist who wears his faith on his sleeve says that as the new director of the National Institutes of Health he won't inject his religious convictions into medical research while pushing cutting-edge science into better bedside care.

Israeli soldier stole from military chief's office

The military says an Israeli soldier stole a decorative pistol and a credit card from the office of the chief of staff.

A police chief's troubles pain tight-knit Vt. town

In the smallest city in a tiny state where participation in government is expected and faith in public officials runs deep, the charges of embezzlement and drug possession facing the police chief are forcing townsfolk to examine their capacity to forgive.

Sudan President dismisses powerful spy chief

Sudan's official news agency says the president has dismissed the country's powerful head of national security and intelligence.

Retiring Los Angeles police chief has book deal

William J. Bratton, who last week abruptly announced he would retire as head of the Los Angeles Police Department, has a book deal.

Crow Chief receives Medal of Freedom

A 95-year-old Crow Indian who went into battle wearing war paint under his World War II uniform has been awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.

FDA device chief resigns following complaints

The head of the Food and Drug Administration's medical device division announced Tuesday he will step down, months after scientists under his leadership alleged they were pressured to approve certain products.

UN chief says climate change biggest challenge

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday that climate change is the greatest challenge facing a world beset by crises and called on governments to reach a deal on the environment at a meeting in Denmark later this year.

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AIG chief threatens to walk
Source: CNN

Robert Benmosche has threatened to step down as chief executive of American International Group, just three months after taking the helm of the insurance company that's received billions in government aid, according to a report published Wednesday.

VIDEO: Firefighters Catch Fire During Sprinkler Demo
Source: WUSA9.com

Burning material that landed on three firefighters added excitement to a "sprinker demonstration."

'Americans will always live with terror threats'
Source: infowars.net

US Homeland Security chief, Janet Napolitano, has called for a constant state of preparedness in the face of growing third millennium issues before America.

Rail chief´s new job as a Vienna dishwasher
Source: austriantimes.at

The recession has dealt a more brutal blow to Vienna expat Keith Langham than most.

Union head slams Mayor Larisa for chief decisions
Source: eastbayri.com

For more than an hour Tuesday night, the city's police union rallied outside city hall, voicing their objection to the department's acting chief being a member of the Rhode Island State Police and external candidates being considered for the full-time chief position.

India's Chief Vigilance Commissioner confirms corruption in Spectrum alloaction to Telecom Companies
Source: The Pioneer

India's Chief Vigilance Commissioner confirms blatant corruption happened in the 2G Spectrum alloaction to telecom companies. This billion dollar corruption is the mother of all scandals in India, undertaken with the patronage of political parties in power and oppostion too

Inspirational... no other words.

I got this e-mail from a co-worker, taught I would share it with all of you. Now, how can anybody hate firemen? In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 Year old son, who was dying of terminal Leukemia.

Obama's intelligence pick linked to Saudi Arabia
Source: The Washington Times

Change we can believe in! Or not.

Obama To Purple Royal: Go!

2-6-2009 Dear Mr.President: Creating the Fifth Republic Constitution, the greatest elected King of France, Charles de Gaulle, solved a problem for us Americans we did not know we had.

Alas, Yes. But a Definite "Yes."
Source: Tom Peters

(1) I support the Obama pay cap for CEOs of companies on the dole. (2) My choice would be to cap them at the rate of a 4-star general or admiral, with max seniority.

Asst. Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty
Source: ktla.com

A Los Angeles County assistant fire chief accused of pummeling his neighbor's six-month-old puppy to the point it had to be put down pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges"

Bushisms
Source: BBC News

I haven't seen some of these before.

Rescue Worker: How We Tried To Save Jett Travolta
Source: omg.yahoo.com

Marcus Garvey, the chief of the EMT crew that tried to save Jett Travolta's life on Friday morning, has come forward, revealing the details of the 16-year-old's tragic passing in a new interview with Radar Online.

Video: Bubbles Fill Airport Hanger After Glitch
Source: local6.com

A police department helicopter gets buried in 30 feet of firefighting foam after a technical glitch. --------- More Video and article: "Firefighting foam fills a Long Beach airport hangar"

Police union slams CPS for comments on Worthing police chief
Source: Worthing Herald

THE POLICE union has called for a top Crown prosecutor to resign in the wake of comments made on the decision not to prosecute Worthing police chief Sharon Rowe with theft.

Do Not Eat At This Chef's Restaurant!
Source: The Times

A chef who fatally stabbed his gay lover carved off part of the dead man's thigh and seasoned it with fresh herbs before frying the flesh in olive oil, a court heard yesterday.

BREAKING NEWS: Worthing's police boss arrested and suspended
Source: Worthing Herald

Worthing, West Sussex's top police officer Sharon Rowe, has been arrested and suspended as part of a criminal investigation.

Swiss army chief resigns amid stalking affair
Source: expatica.com

The head of Swiss armed forces' resignation has been officially accepted by the government, following allegations he had sexually harassed his ex-girlfriend.

Nuke deal-- an issue in next Delhi Assembly Election
Source: Business Standard

I just recall : "On 22nd July ,when I with my several colleagues was watching Live Parlliament Session to simultaneously produce a LIVE Analysis on TRUST VOTE on Star News from 9am to 10pm.

Spy chief Alex Allan found with 'blood everywhere'
Source: Telegraph

Britain's leading spymaster, who is in a coma after apparently being struck down by a mystery illness, was found covered in blood, according to a tenant.

Grave robbers strike Sussex tomb of Bronze Age chief
Source: Telegraph

Archaeologists excavating an enigmatic burial mound in Sussex believe that grave robbers beat them to the prize of finding the remains of a Bronze Age chief.

Embattled HUD chief resigns, cites family
Source: msnbc.com

HUD Chief resigns. How long will it take to get a replacement? How will this affect relief for home owners? Are resignations and scandals hurting the American people? Is congress and our administration doing enough to solve these problems?

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