Crude futures reached a record high of $135.49 a barrel Friday in electronic trading on Globex and the July contract was last up $7.59, or 5.9%, at $135.35.
Steve Jobs unveils the new apple i-phone at the Worldwide Developer Conference 2008. For more visit AmericasReport.com and subscribe for to our videos for breaking news alerts.
Plane with 180 aboard crashes in Sudan
A plane with at least 180 people aboard crashed today while attempting to land in Khartoum, Sudan, according to airport security officials. The plane was arriving from Jordan, the officials said, and was landing in bad weather when it overshot the runway, crashed and caught fire. "Many people" are believed dead, an official
200 people filled the pews of the cavernous Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for the funeral of Jim McKay, the venerable host of ABC's ``Wide World of Sports'' who died Saturday at 86 at his Maryland farm. For information log on to americasreport.com
Shuttle Discovery blasts off on 14-day mission to repair toilet on the international space station. Loaded aboard was Japan's $1 billion addition for the station and a new pump for its finicky toilet. Three
The first, daily newscast made by the people for the people. Today's Big Story we remember those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2007 terrorist attacks. Plus, a robbery in action in today's caught cam.
Severe flooding has prompted evacuations and emergency declarations in several counties Saturday. Some 30,000 people are without power, cars and crops are under water, homes are flooded and dams are breaking up. No injuries have been reported so far.
Former Vice President, Al Gore has endorsed Barack Obama, in a move that the Democratic presidential candidate hopes will help to unite the party as the general election begins in earnest. For more log on to AmericasReport.com
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