Reuters | At least 12 killed in suicide blasts in Russia Washington Post MOSCOW -- Two suicide bombers, including one wearing a police uniform, killed at least a dozen people Wednesday in a coordinated attack in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region, authorities said, just two days after a pair of female ... Russian president wants to revise criminal liability for terrorism Explosions in Russian Province Kill at Least 12 |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
NASA to help on Toyota probe - Reuters
The Guardian | NASA to help on Toyota probe Reuters A Toyota Motor Corp car is seen inside the environment testing chamber during a quality control demonstration at its headquarters in Toyota, central Japan, March 30, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US auto safety regulators are turning to scientists from ... Toyota Accelerator Probe Turns to NASA, Science Panel Obama administration, NASA continue probe of Toyota acceleration issues Toyota's acceleration woes part of two new inquiries |
Monday, March 29, 2010
Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing - Voice of America
Reuters | Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing Voice of America Photo: AP Senior Russian officials say terrorists from the troubled Northern Caucasus could be behind two deadly explosions that ripped through Moscow's subway during morning rush hour on Monday. Female suicide bombers are suspected of carrying out the ... How Chechen rebels threaten Russian stability Moscow metro bombings: Insecurity in Chechnya, N. Caucaus comes to Moscow Obama condemns Moscow subway blasts |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis - The Associated Press
The Hindu | Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis The Associated Press VATICAN CITY â€" Pope Benedict XVI opened Holy Week on Sunday amid one of the most serious crises facing the church in decades, with questions about his handling of cases of pedophile priests and the Vatican acknowledging its "moral credibility" was on ... Pope: I 'will not be intimidated' by sex abuse accusations As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine Vatican defends Pope: Victims' voices |
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Housing Aid to Focus on Jobless, Underwater Mortgages - CNBC
Los Angeles Times | Housing Aid to Focus on Jobless, Underwater Mortgages CNBC The Obama administration plans to implement new measures to slow the pace of home foreclosures, even as concern grows about the effectiveness of the federal government's expensive intervention program. CNBC.com has learned that the White House on ... New Plan to Cut Some Mortgage Balances |
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Obama to sign health care reform into law, then promote it on the road - CNN International
Globe and Mail | Obama to sign health care reform into law, then promote it on the road CNN International Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will sign sweeping health care reform legislation into law at the White House on Tuesday, according to two Democratic officials familiar with the planning. Obama also will hit the road to sell the measure to a ... Parties Joust Over Next Steps On Health |
Monday, March 22, 2010
Landmark health care overhaul bill heads to Obama's desk - CNN
The Hindu | Landmark health care overhaul bill heads to Obama's desk CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer celebrate during Sunday night's health care vote. Washington (CNN) -- A sweeping bill overhauling the US medical system goes to President Obama's desk on Monday to ... A look at the health care overhaul bill House Passes Historic Health Bill |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Stage set for historic health care reform vote - CNN
Washington Post | Stage set for historic health care reform vote CNN Washington (CNN) -- Former President Bill Clinton made several phone c » |
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care - Washington Post
Reuters | Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care Washington Post A marine stands his post outside the entrance to the West Wing of the White House as President Barack Obama works late in Washington Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon - AP) The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack ... Budget estimate key to health bill passage House Democrats see momentum on health bill Democrats woo foes of abortion in push for bill |
Friday, March 19, 2010
A look at the health care overhaul bill - Washington Post
New York Daily News | A look at the health care overhaul bill Washington Post By AP AP -- Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed ... Dems Sweeten Health Bill in Final Push Health Showdown Is Set |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Health bill picking up key votes - Los Angeles Times
New York Times (blog) | Health bill picking up key votes Los Angeles Times President Obama and Democratic leaders gathered momentum for their sweeping healthcare overhaul Wednesday, picking up support from Democratic factions where defections were most feared: liberals, abortion opponents and ... Obama team wrapping up health package Obama lobbies holdouts as health care vote nears Democrats Hunt Votes for Deal on Health |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Reactions to NJ Gov. Chris Christie's budget proposal - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
New York Times | Reactions to NJ Gov. Chris Christie's budget proposal The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By Statehouse Bureau Staff Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie at the Statehouse in Trenton in this February 2010 file photo. "I was pleased to see they gave some serious thought to what they did.'' â€" The Rev. ... Christie presents a tough budget | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/17/2010 Restore NJ tax on the rich; Enact local property tax cap New Jersey Governor Proposes Deep Spending Cuts |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Pelosi: Dems will have votes to OK health care - San Francisco Chronicle
Washington Post | Pelosi: Dems will have votes to OK health care San Francisco Chronicle Gerald Herbert / AP Kids and children's advocates attend a news conference on health care reform on Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted that her members will pass overhaul legislation in a vote that could come as early as the end ... Amid Democratic Impatience, Senators Move on a Jobs Bill House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it Arrogant approach to health care |
Monday, March 15, 2010
House Heads Toward Health Care Vote - ABC News
Washington Post | House Heads Toward Health Care Vote ABC News With the climax just days away, Democrats admit they still don't have the votes for health care reform. Will the president fin » |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
President Obama changing 'No Child Left Behind' - New York Daily News
The Hindu | President Obama changing 'No Child Left Behind' New York Daily News President Obama announced plans Saturday to overhaul the controversial No Child Left Behind act - even dropping its well-known name. The new Elementary and Secondary Education Act will focus on providing incentives to schools that ... Obama c » |
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill - San Francisco Chronicle
Globe and Mail | Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill San Francisco Chronicle House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, "We stand ready to stay as long as it takes to pass" a health care bill. President Obama agreed Friday to postpone a high-profile trip to Asia, signaling his commitment to swift action on his signature health care bill ... Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Democrats close in on health bill vote Obama skips Asia trip to make healthcare push |
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From Nobel - New York Times
New York Daily News | Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From Nobel New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama has made good on a promise to give his $1.4 million in Nobel Peace Prize money to charity, releasing on Thursday the names of the organizations that will benefit. “These organizations do extraordinary work ... Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Internet 'in running' for Nobel Peace Prize |
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Oceanside cuts 117 teaching jobs - San Diego Union Tribune
WSAU | Oceanside cuts 117 teaching jobs San Diego Union Tribune OCEANSIDE â€" Feelings of frustration, anger and resignation hung heavy over the Oceanside school board meeting Tuesday as trustees eliminated 117 teaching positions. The massive cuts in personnel are only ... OCEANSIDE: OUSD trustees vote to notice 200 teachers Shasta Union High School District trustees OK teacher reductions Upstate School boards to push State to spare education cuts |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Obama turns up heat for health overhaul - Minneapolis Star Tribune
ABC News | Obama turns up heat for health overhaul Minneapolis Star Tribune Targeting fellow Democrats and health insurers, the president turned in a high-octane pitch: "If not now, when? If not us, who?" By HELENE COOPER and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN New York Times Yes, in the past 80 years a lot has been accomplished under ... Obama Confuses Decades, Inflates Estimated Health Care Savings by $868B Anyone Remember What's In The Health Care Bill? Health Reform Passes the Cost Test |
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Some readers think 'Avatar' was robbed - msnbc.com
The Hindu | Some readers think 'Avatar' was robbed msnbc.com "The Hurt Locker" took home the top two Academy Awards Sunday night, for best picture and for Kathryn Bigelow as best director. But while the film, which follows the dangerous daily existence of an Army bomb defusal team, was a critical favorite, ... This Oscars show was not a winner 'Hurt Locker' hauls in best picture, best director, 4 more Inside the Oscar show on Hollywood's biggest night |
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
In Baghdad, mortar rounds mark Iraq election day - Los Angeles Times
The Hindu | In Baghdad, mortar rounds mark Iraq election day Los Angeles Times Reporting from Baghdad - Dozens of mortar rounds thudded across Baghdad on Sunday morning and at least 12 people were killed as Iraqis went to the polls in an election testing the stability of the country's still-fragile democracy. ... Iraqis vote in general election Blasts rock Baghdad as polls open Iraqis Vote in Crucial Election |
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