Government to examine embedded advertising on TV shows
The FCC says it will study rules to require clear labeling when brand-name products appear on television as props or within story lines in exchange for payment. The probe targets stealth advertising practices influencing viewers without explicit disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Federal raid targets Blackwater over gun law compliance
Federal agents raided Blackwater Worldwide this week as part of an investigation into whether the private security firm sidestepped federal laws prohibiting the private purchase of automatic rifles. Blackwater spokeswoman Anne Tyrrell said ATF agents searched the Moyock armory on Tuesday during the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N.C
Blackwater Worldwide
Blackwater
Anne Tyrrell
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Moyock
Senate approves 162 billion war funds and flood aid
The Senate approved a 162 billion war spending package 92 to 6 to finance operations in Iraq and Afghanistan through the next administration. It includes doubling GI Bill benefits, a 13 week unemployment extension, and 2.7 billion for Midwest flood relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bush
Iraq
Afghanistan
Congress
House
Man convicted of 11 murders in train wreck
Juan Alvarez convicted in Glendale of 11 counts first degree murder and arson for a 2005 rail disaster in which two commuter trains collided. Jurors found multiple murder special circumstance, but acquitted him of train wrecking. penalty phase set for July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Angeles
Juan Alvarez
Glendale
Alvarez
Superior Court
Man blamed in 2005 Metrolink crash deaths case
Court records show the suspect claimed suicide intent before a SUV derailment on January 26 2005. The vehicle stalled on tracks triggering a multi train collision that killed 11 and injured about 180 as prosecutors argue the act was a deliberate attempt to gain his estranged wife’s attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrolink
Gates voices real concern over attacks in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he has real concern about a sharp rise in attacks in eastern Afghanistan and blamed Pakistan’s failure to pressure insurgents there. He welcomed Pakistan’s vows to stop cross border attacks and urged more pressure on tribal areas. The comment followed a report that insurgent attacks rose 40 percent this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Gates
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Gates
Pentagon
U.S
Yousuf Raza Gilani
Also Mentioned on This Page
FCC
Europe
Jonathan Lenoir
AgroParisTech
Nancy
France
Midwest
White House
Harry Reid
U.S Bank
U.S. Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Flood Relief
16Th Avenue
Mobile
16Th Avenue SW
Council Street
Lindale
1St Avenue
Vernon Village
Mt. Vernon Road
Westdale
Edgewood Road
Aegon
Marion
31St Street
Iowa City
E. Washington Street
Towncrest
Williams Street
Coralville
10Th Avenue
North Liberty
Cherry Street
Usbank.com
Safe Deposit Box
Oceelmar Leloom Upn
Tabank
FDIC
Alliant
Alliant Energy
Wells Fargo Bank
Alliantenergy.com
Easy Pay
Alliantenergy. Com
Speedpay
Discover
Western Union
HyVee
U.S. Mail