2/9 Los Angeles Times - Top News

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Los Angeles Times - Top News - Headlines from Los Angeles Times Mohammad Khatami to run in Iran's presidential election February 9, 2009 at 3:00 am After weeks of rumors, the former president, considered a moderate, made the formal announcement that he will run against incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iran's former president, Mohammad Khatami, a moderate, announced Sunday that he will run against incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a critical election in June that is shaping up as a referendum on the performance of the current conservative government. The demons of a troubled priest February 9, 2009 at 3:00 am John Kaiser was an obstinate man who clashed with his missionary bosses and stood up to Kenya's government. An FBI investigation of his death also turned up more personal problems. Within the vaulted basilica where he lay in a glass-lid coffin, the transformation was already underway. Obama enters decisive week on economy February 8, 2009 at 6:51 pm Under pressure to win passage of a stimulus bill by week's end, Obama plans a mini-tour and prime-time news conference to build support, while a key speech by the Treasury chief is delayed. The Obama administration faces a make-or-break week in its effort to enact a massive economic rescue package, and signs of the pressure were apparent today. SAG again votes to oust Allen as executive director February 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm Think of it as a repeat of the swearing-in of President Obama, "an excess of prudence." A brief break in rain, but more on the way February 8, 2009 at 5:09 pm Southern California residents got a welcome reprieve today from a series of rainstorms that have drenched the region since Thursday, but the dry weather is expected to give way to another storm tonight. Death toll reaches 108 as Australia's wildfires rage February 8, 2009 at 3:48 am The road to one town is littered with burned-out cars, many containing charred bodies. Authorities believe arsonists are responsible for some of the fires. The death toll from Australia's worst-ever wildfire disaster has risen to 108, with more than 700 fires still burning across the state of Victoria, a dozen of them out of control. Rush Limbaugh has his grip on the GOP microphone February 8, 2009 at 3:00 am As Republicans grapple with their fall from power, not all are comfortable with the talk radio king's suggestion that he, by default, has become the politically wounded party's unofficial leader. In 1994, Rush Limbaugh was a field marshal in the Republican revolution, rallying troops fervid in their passion, armed with a change agenda and determined to shake Washington upside down. Villaraigosa kicks off reelection campaign, shuns debate February 8, 2009 at 3:00 am L.A. mayor launches campaign on the same day that his opponents, mostly unknown, participate in a candidates' forum across town. An Eastside street corner was alive with mariachis, folklórico dancers and a pumped-up Antonio Villaraigosa on Saturday afternoon as the Los Angeles mayor kicked off his reelection campaign -- and skipped an invitation to face off with a group of his mostly unknown challengers across town. Guantanamo inmates pose challenge for Europe February 8, 2009 at 3:00 am Having pledged to provide shelter for up to 60 former detainees, the EU now faces a thorny set of questions: Where exactly should they go? Who pays? What happens to them now? The decision to shut down the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay was a dream come true for many Europeans, including anti-terrorism officials who have largely condemned the facility. But European officials acknowledge that dismantling Guantanamo could be something of a nightmare.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.