| Clinton powers to New Hampshire comeback over Obama; McCain triumphs ...
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton powered to victory in New Hampshire's Democratic primary Tuesday night in a startling upset, defeating Sen. Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for the White House. Sen. John McCain defeated his Republican rivals to move back into contention for the GOP nomination.
"I felt like we all spoke from our hearts and I am so gratified that you responded,'' Clinton said in victory remarks before cheering supporters. "Now together, let's give America the kind of comeback that New Hampshire has just given me.''
Her victory, after Obama won last week's Iowa caucuses, raised the possibility of a prolonged battle for the party nomination between the most viable black candidate in history and the former first lady, seeking to become the first woman to occupy the Oval Office.
OC Blog: Sheriff Carona
The shock is starting to wear off, but the awe is still apparent. Watching the sheriff sit in a federal courtroom--as a defendant-- was one of the most bizarre moments in TV newsdom. Behind him sat two other defendants...drug dealers we surmised. After the brief hearing we waited to see if he was wearing hand cuffs...we waited until he stood up...then heard the undeniable clanking of chains. Ohhh...came the hushed response from the reporters in the audience. It is an odd place to be sometimes---a front row observer of such a debacle. It is my job however to explain to you the magnitude of a story in the most balanced way possible. I want to believe I do that everyday. This has been tough. I've known Carona since he was elected nine years ago. There have been dozens of interviews and over those years we have made small talk...about his wife and his son.
Shell Continues to Innovate at the Pump
HOUSTON, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Shell becomes the first gasoline retailer in the world to adopt Pay By Touch biometric payment technology at its pumps and inside convenience stores. A recognized industry innovator, Shell also is testing attendant hand-held wireless card scanners abroad. Both technologies are intended to add more convenience and security to customer transactions. Simultaneously, "infotainment" technologies are also launching at various Shell-branded stations across the United States to further maximize outstanding customer experiences and to educate them about the importance of fuel quality. "We want Shell to be the first choice for motorists and we aim to achieve that with operational excellence," said Chris Suess, manager of Global Refueling Innovations.
Majoras Refuses to Recuse Herself in Google-DoubleClick Review
Updated: The FTC chair denies any conflict of interest in reviewing the proposed merger between the online advertising giants.Federal Trade Commission Chair Deborah Platt Majoras refused Dec. 14 to recuse herself in the agencys review of the proposed $3.1 billion merger of online advertising giants Google and DoubleClick. Her refusal received the full support of her four fellow FTC commissioners. The Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Center for Digital Democracy questioned Majoras impartiality in the merger review in a Dec. 12 filing with the FTC. The groups claimed Majoras husband, John M. Majoras, is an equity partner at the powerful Washington law firm Jones Day, which EPIC and CDD said is representing DoubleClick in the merger review. Click here to read more about the EPIC and CDD petition.
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