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4A – Daily News – Tuesday, June 29, 2010 lican on the panel, pre- viewed the GOP lines of attack — reaching all the way back to her college thesis on socialism, which he said ‘‘seems to bemoan socialism’s WORLD BRIEFING Stevens. demise.’’ Iowa’s Chuck Grassley said she’d been a ‘‘politi- cal lawyer.’’ Arizona’s Jon Kyl complained about her choice of judicial heroes. Utah’s Orrin Hatch wondered aloud if she would be controlled by the Constitution or try to control it. Supreme Court sides with gun Atale of 2 Kagans WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Kagan strode into Day 1 of her confir- mation hearing for the Supreme Court with a broad grin and a bounce in her step. She emerged nearly four hours later with her smile intact, and bearhugs aplenty for fam- ily and friends. In between, Kagan sat stone-faced, barely even blinking, before the Judi- ciary Committee and heard a Republican run- down of everything that’s wrong with her. Those GOP digs were interspersed with effusive praise from Democrats for whom she could do no wrong. To those hearty souls who tuned in to C-SPAN on Monday it must have sounded like a tale of two Kagans. Alabama Sen. Jeff Ses- sions, the ranking Repub- advocates WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court held Monday that Ameri- cans have the right to own a gun for self-defense anywhere they live, expanding the conserva- tive court’s embrace of gun rights since John Roberts became Chief Justice. By a 5-4 vote, the jus- tices cast doubt on hand- gun bans in the Chicago area, but signaled that some limitations on the Constitution’s ‘‘right to keep and bear arms’’ could survive legal chal- lenges. On its busy final day before a three-month recess, the court also ruled that a public law school can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that won’t let gays join, jumped into the nation’s charged immigration debate by agreeing to review an employer sanctions law from Arizona and said farewell to Justice John Paul Stevens, who is retir- ing after more than 34 years. A short distance from the court, the Senate Judi- ciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Elena Kagan, nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Katrina Perdue D.M.D. www.drkatrinaperdue.com General Dentistry From left to right: Dustie, Marianne, Holly, Devin, Tomi Dr. Perdue In the guns case, Jus- tice Samuel Alito said for the court that the Second Amendment right ‘‘applies equally to the federal government and the states.’’ Russian agents arrested in US WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten people have been arrested for allegedly serving as secret agents of the Russian government with the goal of penetrat- ing U.S. government poli- cymaking circles . The Justice Depart- ment announced the arrests Monday. According to court papers in the case, the U.S. government inter- cepted a message from Russian intelligence headquarters in Moscow to two of the defendants. The message states that their main mission is ‘‘to search and develop ties in policymaking circles in US’’ and send intelli- gence reports. The court papers cited numerous examples of communications inter- cepted by U.S. investiga- tors that spelled out what the 10 allegedly were try- ing to do. One message back to Moscow from the defen- dants focused on turnover at the top level of the CIA and the 2008 U.S. presi- dential election. Senator Byrd dead at 92 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senator Robert C. Byrd, a son of West Vir- ginia coal country who used his mastery of Sen- ate rules and a taste for hardball tactics to become a passionate and often feared advocate for the state and the Senate he loved, died Monday at age 92. The Democrat’s 51 years in the Senate made him the longest serving senator in history, while his white mane, stentorian voice and flamboyant speeches citing Roman emperors gave him the presence of a man from a grander, distant time. In many ways, Byrd embodied the changes the nation has undergone in the past half century. A one-time segregationist and opponent of civil rights legislation, he evolved into a liberal hero as one of the earliest, unrepentant and most vocal foes of the Iraq war and a supporter of the rights of gays to serve in the military. He was the acknowledged Senate Renaissance man, who could recite poetry by memory for hours and yet be ruthless in advancing his legislative agenda — which often involved cor- ralling federal dollars for his perpetually struggling state. As the Senate opened Monday, Byrd’s desk was draped in black cloth with a bowl of white roses. Flags outside the White House and the Capitol flew at half-staff. Senators who came to the floor to pay tribute recognized both his longevity — he served longer and cast more votes than any senator in history — and the tenaci- ty in which he defended the traditions and prerog- atives of the Senate. Cheney discharged from hospital WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has been discharged from the hos- pital after his latest bout with heart-related trouble. Cheney was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Friday after reporting that he was not feeling well. He underwent testing and ultimately received med- ication to treat a fluid buildup related to his aggressive form of heart disease. His office said on Sun- day that the former vice president’s condition has improved considerably, and he left the hospital as expected on Monday. The 69-year-old Cheney has a long history of heart disease. BP denies report CEO Hayward resigning NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP’s mounting costs http://www.lesschwab.com 2150 N. 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BP has lost more than $100 billion in mar- ket value since the deep- water drilling platform it was operating blew up April 20, killing 11 work- ers and starting the mas- sive leak that has fouled the coastline in four states. British-based BP rushed to deny the report by Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency, which said a senior Russ- ian Cabinet official had said Hayward was expect- ed to resign as chief exec- utive. It quoted Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin, before a Moscow meeting with Hayward on Monday, as saying that Hayward would introduce his successor. Apple sells 1.7M iPhone 4s in 3 days NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 1.7 million units of its new iPhone model in the first three days, making it the most successful product launch in the company’s history from the stand- point of sales. The iPhone 4 went on sale Thursday in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Japan. High demand for the model caused shortages and unruly crowds at some stores. ‘‘This is the most suc- cessful product launch in Apple’s history,’’ said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. ‘‘Even so, we apologize to those customers who were turned away because we did not have enough supply.’’ MONTH MONTH Some stores sold out within hours. Analysts have said Apple is having a hard time procuring enough parts for the phone, such as its new higher-resolution screen. Apple has said the white iPhone it plans to produce has been more challeng- ing than expected and won’t be available until late July. Only black models went on sale Thursday. Apple sold more than 1 million units in the first three days when it launched last year’s model, the 3GS. Canada, Italy, Spain and Switzer- land were then among the launch countries, but Japan was not. More exercise prescribed for survivors WASHINGTON (AP) — Cancer survivors, bet- ter work up a sweat. New guidelines are urging survivors to exer- cise more, even — hard as it may sound — those who haven’t yet finished their treatment. There’s growing evi- dence that physical activi- ty improves quality of life and eases some cancer- related fatigue. More, it can help fend off a serious decline in physical func- tion that can last long after therapy is finished. Consider: In one year, women who needed chemotherapy for their breast cancer can see a swapping of muscle for fat that’s equivalent to 10 years of normal aging, says Dr. Wendy Demark- Wahnefried of the Univer- sity of Alabama at Birm- ingham. In other words, a 45- year-old may find herself with the fatter, weaker body type of a 55-year- old. Vince Neil arrested on DUI charge LAS VEGAS (AP) — Motley Crue singer Vince Neil, who last week had declared his sobriety, was arrested on drunken driving charges after getting pulled over by police in his Lam- borghini near the Las Vegas Strip. 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