Telegraph.co.uk | Chile troops impose curfew in quake-stricken towns Reuters CONCEPCION, Chile, March 1 (Reuters) - Chile's government scrambled on Monday to provide aid to thousands of homeless in coastal towns devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunamis as 10000 troops moved into stricken areas to quell ... Bachelet Appeals for Aid as Aftershocks Continue Japan lifts » |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions - Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk | Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions Reuters CONCEPCION, Chile, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Chileans fearful of aftershocks camped outside on Sunday in towns shattered by a massive earthquake, as officials struggled to grasp the scale of the damage to the country's transport, ... Relief as high waves spare Hawaii Massive 8.8-Magnitude Quake Hits Chile |
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Aide Asked State Police to Contact His Accuser - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Aide Asked State Police to Contact His Accuser New York Times ALBANY â€" David W. Johnson, a top aide to Gov. David A. Paterson, reached out to the commander of the governor's State Police detail the day after an altercation with his girlfriend and asked the commander to c » |
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
At summit, Republicans prove they aren't putting America's health first - Washington Post
The Hindu | At summit, Republicans prove they aren't putting America's health first Washington Post Republicans say the country can't afford President Obama's health-care proposals. (Marvin Joseph/the Washington Post) By Steven Pearlstein I'm not sure what else was accomplished at Thursday's Blair House summit, but surely one result is that we ... Healthcare summit reveals chasm between parties Democrats looking hard at 51-vote shortcut for health reform Hurtful health care debate |
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Trainer decided as child to work with whales - Orlando Sentinel
CBC.ca | Trainer decided as child to work with whales Orlando Sentinel The moment she saw her first Shamu show three decades ago, Dawn Brancheau knew she wanted to work with killer whales. "It was her dream to do it," said Marion Loverde, Brancheau's mother. "She loved her job. ... Animal trainer killed at SeaWorld Tilikum, the killer whale Death reopens killer-whale debate |
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Obama stays on offense with health-care proposal - Washington Post
Malaysia Star | Obama stays on offense with health-care proposal Washington Post There had been rampant speculation that the White House would narrow its ambitions for health-care legislation after the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof Senate majority last month. ... ObamaCare at Ramming Speed |
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Obama health plan would curb insurers on rate hikes - Los Angeles Times
Boston Globe | Obama health plan would curb insurers on rate hikes Los Angeles Times The proposal would give the Health and Human Services secretary power to block premium increases that were deemed excessive, an official says. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington - President Obama's new healthcare overhaul plan would give the ... Jousting begins ahead of health-care summit Washington to Revisit Health Care Reform Governors want "into the game" on healthcare |
Saturday, February 20, 2010
CPAC Convention is Open Season on Obama - ABC News
CNN International | CPAC Convention is Open Season on Obama ABC News This year's CPAC convention was an » |
Friday, February 19, 2010
For Texas Pilot, Rage Simmered With Few Hints - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | For Texas Pilot, Rage Simmered With Few Hints New York Times Rodolfo Gonzalez, Austin American-Statesman, via AP Investigators surveyed the metal skeleton of a sm » |
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Man Angry at IRS Crashes Plane into Office - CBS News
Telegraph.co.uk | Man Angry at IRS Crashes Plane into Office CBS News A building in Austin, Texas was in flames after being hit by a plane that the pilot apparently plowed into because he was angry at the US government and the IRS. Don Teague reports. Raw video from a plane that crashed into an Austin, TX office building ... Was the Austin plane crash terrorism? Austin plane crash targeted IRS, officials say Shock as friends and I realize we knew suspect |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Neighborhood counts miracles after plane crash grips residents in fear - San Jose Mercury News
CANOE | Neighborhood counts miracles after plane crash grips residents in fear San Jose Mercury News Tragedy mixed with miracles Wednesday morning in my little East Palo Alto neighborhood nestled by the baylands, where toy-like airplanes take off and fly above us each day. And on this day, horrifyingly, one came crashing down upon us. ... 3 Tesla Motors employees die in East Palo Alto plane crash Tesla plane crash: Concern about airports near neighborhoods Three Tesla employees dead in sm » |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Obama stimulus plan halted economic freefall, White House - Reuters
The Canadian Press | Obama stimulus plan halted economic freef » |
Monday, February 15, 2010
Democratic Sen. Bayh of Indiana won't run for reelection - Washington Post
The Guardian | Democratic Sen. Bayh of Indiana won't run for reelection Washington Post Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana announced Monday that he will not seek a third term in November, a decision that, coming on the heels of other Democratic departures, could imperil the party's prospects of retaining ... Democratic Sen. Bayh won't seek re-election Bayh exits Senate against backdrop of angry voters Bayh says he won't run again for Senate |
Sunday, February 14, 2010
US, Afghan Troops Expand Control in Taliban Stronghold - FOXNews
CBC.ca | US, Afghan Troops Expand Control in Taliban Stronghold FOXNews Feb. 14: A US Marine from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines runs during a heavy gun battle in the town of Marjah, Afghanistan. Feb. 14: A US Marine from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines runs during a heavy gun battle in the ... NATO says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians Errant US Rocket Strike Kills Civilians in Afghanistan 2 NATO soldiers killed, as coalition and Afghan forces continue offensive |
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Bill Clinton hospitalized - CNN
CTV.ca | Bill Clinton hospitalized CNN New York (CNN) -- Former President Bill Clinton was in "good spirits" Thursday after undergoing a procedure to insert two stents into one of his coronary arteries, his office said. Clinton, 63, was hospitalized at the Columbia campus of New ... Bill Clinton gets stents in artery after having chest pains Stents Are Increasingly Common but Not Without Risk |
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Former Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 76 - Houston Chronicle
BBC News | Former Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 76 Houston Chronicle By JAMIE STENGLE AP Writer © 2010 The Associated Press D » |
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Obama, Republicans spar over starting point for health care summit - CNN
Washington Post | Obama, Republicans spar over starting point for health care summit CNN President Obama meets with congressional leaders, including (from left) Reps. Steny Hoyer, John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama said Tuesday his televised health care summit with Republican leaders on February 25 should ... Obama, Republicans find common ground on jobs President Obama to GOP leaders: Stop 'grandstanding' and get to work on jobs ... President Obama: 'Put Aside Matter of Party' of Jobs Bill, Health Care |
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Monday, February 8, 2010
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At least 5 dead in Connecticut power plant blast - Reuters
Globe and Mail | At least 5 dead in Connecticut power plant blast Reuters MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 12 injured on Sunday when a massive explosion rocked a large gas-fired power plant being built in Middletown, Connecticut, the town's mayor said. Fire officials said a natural gas ... Deadly Blast Hits Connecticut Plant |
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Palin to address fond Tea Party crowd - CNN
New York Times (blog) | Palin to address fond Tea Party crowd CNN If Sarah Palin makes a stab at presidential politics, she'll have a natural following among Tea Party activists. Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) -- When Sarah Palin gives the keynote speech Saturday night at ... Tea Partiers Urge Unity as Rifts Show Tea Party Looks to Move From Fringe to Force The Tea Party Takes Shape |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Tea Party Movement Produces New Political Organization - FOXNews
Times Online | Tea Party Movement Produces New Political Organization FOXNews In a bid to advance the tea party movement from holding r » |
Thursday, February 4, 2010
US missionaries charged with kidnapping in Haiti - CNN International
Reuters | US missionaries charged with kidnapping in Haiti CNN International Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Ten Americans who were detained last week while trying to take 33 Haitian children out of the country were charged Thursday with kidnapping children and criminal association, a government official said. ... 10 Americans in Haiti Are Charged With Abduction US Baptists charged with kidnapping Haitian children Americans charged with child kidnapping in Haiti |
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