Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" In proposing a major expansion of offshore oil and gas development, President Obama set out to fashion a carefully balanced plan that would attract bipartisan support for climate and energy legislation ...


In Virginia, mixed reaction to decision to  »

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010

Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency - Washington Post


The Hindu


Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency

Washington Post


The twin suicide bombings that killed at least 38 people in Moscow's crowded subway system on Monday included an attack on a station just steps away from the headquarters of Russia's premier security service. ...


NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings

Reuters


Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers

New York Times


Russia Faces Continuing Problems in the Northern Caucasus

Voice of America


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

GOP Candidates Battle for Tea Party Endorsement - FOXNews


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GOP Candidates Battle for Tea Party Endorsement

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Palin back onstage with McCain - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Palin back onstage with McCain

Los Angeles Times


The Arizona senator gets a fiery introduction from his former running mate at a Tucson r »


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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Pope accused of ignoring pleas to stop priest who molested 200 deaf boys - Times Online


The Guardian


Pope accused of ignoring pleas to stop priest who molested 200 deaf boys

Times Online


Pope Benedict XVI was drawn deeper yesterday into the clerical sex abuse scandal that has begun to overwhelm the Roman Catholic Church, when he was accused of person »


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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Senate conducts vote marathon on healthcare - Reuters


Reuters


Senate conducts vote marathon on healthcare

Reuters


President Obama gives a ''high five'' to 11 year-old Marcelas Owens, of Seattle, after holding a r »


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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

In Health Bill, Moving Away From Reagan - New York Times


Washington Post


In Health Bill, Moving Away From Reagan

New York Times


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Monday, March 22, 2010

Israel defies Obama over Jerusalem settlements - Times Online


Telegraph.co.uk


Israel defies Obama over Jerusalem settlements

Times Online


Israel will defy American pressure to halt the construction of controversial Jewish housing in Arab east Jerusalem, when President Obama meets Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, in the White House today. Fresh from his historic victory to ...


Clinton accuses Israel of hurting US credibility

The Associated Press


Clinton reaffirms US-Israel  »

Sunday, March 21, 2010

House Clears Path for Health Care Vote - New York Times


ABC News


House Clears Path for Health Care Vote

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" The House on Sunday took the most critical step yet toward adoption of legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of ...


Procedural vote indicates healthcare bill has the backing it needs

Los Angeles Times


Obama abortion order lures votes,riles Republicans

Reuters


House heads toward historic vote on health care

USA Today


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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push - Los Angeles Times


Washington Post


Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push

Los Angeles Times


The president meets with congressional Democrats amid signs that the vote threshold is within reach and as last-minute differences are being ironed out for a full House vote Sunday. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to address the Democratic ...


Democrats poised to pass major health overhaul

San Francisco Chronicle


Obama offers Democrats a strategy on how to sell health benefits to public

Washington Post


Obama to House: Health Care Reform is in Your Hands

CBS News


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Judge in 9/11 health trial orders settlement renegotiation for sick Ground ... - New York Daily News


Boston Globe


Judge in 9/11 health trial orders settlement renegotiation for sick Ground ...

New York Daily News


A Manhattan judge Friday ordered the city and lawyers for ailing Ground Zero heroes to renegotiate a settlement that would pay the stricken workers at least $575 million. A Manhattan judge Friday tore up a $575 ...


Federal Judge Orders More Talks on 9/11 Deal

New York Times


Judge says World Trade Center settlement needs more work

CNN


USjudge in NY orders more talks on 9/11 deal

Reuters


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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care - New York Times


Washington Post


Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care

New York Times


Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi held a news conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn after the Congressional Budget Office announced their score on the House health insurance reform bill on Thursday. ...


A look at the health care overhaul bill

Washington Post


US House Democrats Scramble For Votes On Health Bill

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Where does health care reform stand? - CNN


FOXNews (blog)


Where does health care reform stand?

CNN


Republicans are introducing a resolution to force an up-or-down vote on the Senate bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Wednesday he will now vote for the bill Washington (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote this week on the health care bill passed by the ...


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

More than 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' Israeli-Palestinian clashes - Los Angeles Times


National Post


More than 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' Israeli-Palestinian clashes

Los Angeles Times


Palestinians fueled by anger over what they see as Israeli expansions into Palestinian-dominated areas clash with police in East Jerusalem. By Edmund Sanders and Maher Abukhater Rising political and religious tensions in Jerusalem spilled into the ...


Jerusalem's flickering tinder-box

BBC News


Critics Accuse Administration of Exploiting Israel Dispute, Aiding 'Enemies'

FOXNews


US Awaits Israeli Assurances, Delays Mitchell Trip

Voice of America


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Monday, March 15, 2010

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Investigators unable to duplicate runaway acceleration in Prius - Washington Post


ABC News


Investigators unable to duplicate runaway acceleration in Prius

Washington Post


Investigators from Toyota and the government have been unable to duplicate the runaway acceleration in a 2008 Prius that a Southern California man said took him on a 30-mile wild ride last week, according to a draft memo from a ...


Toyota, US Can't Replicate Prius Acceleration (Correct)

BusinessWeek


Memo: Experts Can't Replicate Runaway Prius

TIME


Questions Raised About Driver's Account of 'Runaway Toyota' Incident

ABC News


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Deadly blasts rock southern Afghanistan - CNN


Globe and Mail


Deadly blasts rock southern Afghanistan

CNN


Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A series of explosions rocked southern Afghanistan's volatile Kandahar province on Saturday, killing at least 35 people and wounding 47 others, local officials said. Provincial Gov. Toryalai Wesa confirmed the blasts hit ...


Explosions across Afghanistan's Kandahar; 30 dead

Washington Post


Four suicide bombings kill 31 in Afghanistan

Los Angeles Times


Explosions in Kandahar as Taliban target prison

Times Online


Voice of America -AFP -New York Times


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Friday, March 12, 2010

Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week - New York Times


Reuters


Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation, as President Obama delayed a foreign ...


Pro-Life Democrat Claims Committee Chairman Wants Government to Fund Abortions

FOXNews


Obama's proposed student loan overhaul gets boost

Reuters


A look at Democrats' health care overhaul

The Associated Press


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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations - New York Times


New York Daily News


Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations

New York Times


ALBANY â€" Facing growing political pressure, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that he will appoint an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into the Paterson administration's response to a ...


NY AG to make police-gov probe announcement

Reuters


NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe

The Associated Press


Cuomo Removes Himself from Paterson...

NBC New York


Crain's New York Business -Muckety -Newsday (subscription)


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Fears About Homegrown Terrorists - ABC News


Times Online


'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Fears About Homegrown Terrorists

ABC News


The arrest of a suburban Pennsylvania woman known by the alias Jihad Jane, who  »

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

David Letterman Blackmailer Pleads Guilty - ABC News


Washington Post


David Letterman Blackmailer Pleads Guilty

ABC News


The television news producer accused of trying to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million by exposing the talk show host's extramarital affairs pleaded guilty today in a Manhattan court. ...


TV producer pleads guilty to Letterman blackmail

BBC News


David Letterman extortionist pleads guilty

Entertainment Weekly


Accused Blackmailer Pleads Guilty in David Letterman Case

People Magazine


Reuters -The Associated Press -USA Today


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Monday, March 8, 2010

In campaign-style stop, Obama champions healthcare - Los Angeles Times


New York Daily News


In campaign-style stop, Obama champions healthcare

Los Angeles Times


Before a cheering crowd in Pennsylvania, the president criticizes insurance companies, including Anthem Blue Cross of California, and urges Americans to 'fight with me.' By Peter Nicholas and Michael Muskal Reporting from Glenside, Penn., ...


Healthcare reform: Obama makes big push in Glenside, Pa.

Christian Science Monitor


Obama targets health insurers

Reuters


Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics

New York Times


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

American al Qaeda spokesman arrested - CNN


Washington Post


American al Qaeda spokesman arrested

CNN


(CNN) -- Adam Gadahn, an American spokesman for al Qaeda, has been arrested in Pakistan, a senior Pakistani government official source told CNN. The official said Gadahn was arrested Sunday in Karachi. Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, ...


US al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn 'held in Pakistan'

BBC News


Officers: Pakistan arrests American-born al-Qaida

Boston Globe


Officers: Pakistan arrests American-born al-Qaida

The Associated Press


ABC News -Reuters -Voice of America


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