Why did all the news sites' articles on * begging the world for $ vanish?

One hour ago, I saw loads of news sites with headlines and articles about * asking for help from the international community.

When I get home and look, *poof*. They've all vanished.

Sad.

and Bush isn't allowing them to do so

Aid offers pour in from around the globe

Boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators, cash assistance and medical teams have been offered to the U.S. government in Washington or in embassies overseas.

Offers have been received from Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, NATO and the Organization of American States, the spokesman said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9161198 /

... for a few moments, to help coordinate the worldwide outreach of love and support.

And the frasing was something like "offers of assistance in NO would not be rejected"

But if that works for them fine, if there is a need and the world is willing, then pride should not be an issue.

Even my tiny country is willing to assist:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=194x533

and considering the fact FEMA is spending half a billion a day and accomplishing nothing, that's not much use.

Canada...the closest...isn't allowed across the border

"On tonight's news, CTV (Canadian TV) said that support was offered from Canada. Planes are ready to load with food and medical supplies and a system called "DART" which can provide fresh water and medical supplies is standing by. Department of Homeland Security as well as other U.S. agencies were contacted by the Canadian government requesting permission to provide help. Despite this contact, Canada has not been allowed to fly supplies and personnel to the areas hit by Katrina. So, everything here is grounded. Prime Minister Paul Martin is reportedly trying to speak to President Bush tonight or tomorrow to ask him why the U.S. federal government will not allow aid from Canada into Louisiana and Mississippi. That said, the Canadian Red Cross is reportedly allowed into the area.

Canadian agencies are saying that foreign aid is probably not being permitted into Louisiana and Mississippi because of "mass confusion" at the U.S. federal level in the wake of the storm."

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/31/235829/261

came back later with a different message which would not sound like the US is rejecting offers (but nog begging).

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=4560838&mesg_id=4560838