CTV.ca | Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs Telegraph.co.uk The death toll from the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has reached 300 and is expected to climb further as authorities estimate two million people were affected by the disaster and half a million homes were severely ... Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes Chilean residents on edge over fear of aftershocks |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs - Telegraph.co.uk
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS - Reuters
Novinite.com | Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles away. A tsunami warning was issued for ... Massive earthquake hits Chile Chile earthquake: 'Everyone fears aftershocks' Powerful earthquake rattles Chile |
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Friday, February 26, 2010
As Kim Raises the Bar, South Korea Delights - New York Times
The Hindu | As Kim Raises the Bar, South Korea Delights New York Times VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" Dressed in azure, skating to Gershwin, Kim Yu-na of South Korea seemingly floated to the clouds with her soaring jumps and airy elegance Thursday night, winning an Olympic gold medal and her rightful place ... Golden Kim is queen of her court Kim effortlessly assumes Olympic throne Kim Yuna coasts to gold medal in women's figure skating |
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely - FOXNews
Reuters | Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely FOXNews AP The measure cleared a key hurdle on Monday when the Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown, and four other Republicans broke party ranks to defeat a procedural maneuver to block a final vote. WASHINGTON -- Companies that hire the unemployed would ... Md. Republicans propose budget cuts Outside donations buoyed Brown W » |
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Obama's proposal designed to stir debate - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Obama's proposal designed to stir debate Los Angeles Times His plan isn't a blueprint for a new approach to revamping the system and will likely be used as a guide to modifying existing legislation. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - President Obama on Monday offered his plan for revamping the ... Details of Obama Health Care Plan ObamaCare at Ramming Speed |
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Obama wants federal power to block excessive health insurance rate hikes - CNN
New York Daily News | Obama wants federal power to block excessive health insurance rate hikes CNN Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration will propose legislation that would » |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state - Boston Globe
The Hindu | Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state Boston Globe Alexander Haig Jr. also served as White House chief of staff during the Nixon administration. He was a four-star general. (Mark Wilson/Globe Staff/File 1988) By Mark Feeney Alexander M. Haig Jr., who as secretary of state declared “I'm in control ... Loss of 'great American' Alexander Haig mourned Alexander Haig, ex-secretary of state, 85, dies Adviser Alexander Haig dies at age 85 |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
His side - Boston Globe
New York Daily News | His side Boston Globe By Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein Does Mitt Romney share some of the blame for that widely publicized altercation on a plane earlier this week? Yes, according to the fellow flyer involved in the kerfuffle with the former Massachusetts governor. ... Conservatives Help Fuel Primary Ch » |
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident - CNN
New York Times (blog) | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold - New York Times
Reuters | White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold New York Times Shaun White was the defending champion in the event, having won gold at the Turin Games in 2006. More Photos > By JOHN BRANCH WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" Shaun White won the gold medal in the men's halfpipe competition Wednesday at Cypress ... Shaun White soars to repeat gold in snowboard halfpipe Shaun White defends gold in halfpipe US has near-perfect day with 6 medals, 3 gold |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
$8.3B in loans guaranteed for nuclear reactors - USA Today
FOXNews (blog) | $8.3B in loans guaranteed for nuclear reactors USA Today President Obama announced $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees Tuesday to help finance the first new nuclear reactors in the US in nearly three decades, stoking hopes in the industry that a nuclear renaissance will take ... Obama announces loans to build nuclear plants Obama's nuclear power push faces obstacle: Waste $8b set aside for nuclear plant |
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report - Times Online
AFP | Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report Times Online The top military commander of the Taleban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured in Karachi in a secret raid by Pakistani and US intelligence forces, according to a report. Citing US government officials, the New York Times newspaper said Mr ... Taliban denies commander captured in Pakistan Top Taliban commander captured, US official says Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander |
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Marines Find 'Death at Every Corner' in Offensive - FOXNews
CBC.ca | Marines Find 'Death at Every Corner' in Offensive 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 ... Civilian casualties cast shadow on offensive on Afghan Taliban Twelve Taliban killed in NATO offensive: Afghan official » |
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Professor's arrest roils Alabama campus after shootings - Los Angeles Times
Times Online | Professor's arrest roils Alabama campus after shootings Los Angeles Times Amy Bishop is charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of three fellow biology professors. A Massachusetts police chief discloses that Bishop fat » |
Friday, February 12, 2010
Death of Olympic luger raises speed, safety concerns - USA Today
Times Online | Death of Olympic luger raises speed, safety concerns USA Today But following the death of Republic of Georgia luger Norad Kumaritashvili Friday after he crashed, flew off the sled and out of the track into a steel beam during a Winter Olympics training run, several questions have ... Vancouver Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Luger killed in sled crash during Olympic practice run Dreams of Canada take flight with opening of 2010 Winter Olympics |
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Friends: Bill Clinton keeps 'frenetic pace' - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | Friends: Bill Clinton keeps 'frenetic pace' CNN "While he eats a lot better than he used to," he still indulges, one friend tells CNN. (CNN) -- Though Bill Clinton has received lots of attention for getting healthy since his 2004 heart surgery -- losing weight, exercising more, improving his diet ... Bill Clinton gets stents in artery after having chest pains Clinton Likely to Leave Hospital Today After Heart Procedure Stents Are Increasingly Common but Not Without Risk |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Obama Blames Staffing Problems on GOP - FOXNews
Kansas City Star | Obama Blames Staffing Problems on GOP FOXNews Over 200 White House nominations are still pending in the Senate, and Obama blames Republican's 'obstinacy,' which he says is 'rooted not in substantive disagreements but in political expedience.' President Obama, struggling to staff his administration ... Republicans and the Health Care Pow-Wow |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Obama meets with Republicans to bridge partisan divide - Washington Post
Reuters | Obama meets with Republicans to bridge partisan divide Washington Post President Obama brought Republicans to the negotiating table on Tuesday, hoping to stem a steady deterioration in relations between the two parties that has brought business in Washington to a standstill, ... Obama's aim on health care: Mesh 'best ideas' Ahead of Midterms, Doubts About Obama, Economic Discontent Lead to GOP Rise Congress and Country: Behold the Differences |
Monday, February 8, 2010
Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery - Washington Post
The Guardian | Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during g » |
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care - Washington Post
Washington Post | Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care Washington Post President Obama holds up a document of GOP solutions given by House Minority Leader John A. Boehner last month. (Charles Dharapak/associated Press) By Michael D. Shear President Obama moved to jump-start the st » |
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting New York Times NASHVILLE â€" As Sarah Palin left the stage at the inaugural National Tea Party Convention here Saturday night, the crowd erupted into chants of “Run Sarah Run!†Sarah Palin speaking at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville on ... Sarah Palin to Tea Party Convention: 'This is about the people' Palin blasts Democrats in Tea Party speech Sarah Palin offers Tea Party conservative message |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Convention Is Trying to Harness Tea Party Spirit - New York Times
Los Angeles Times | Convention Is Trying to Harness Tea Party Spirit New York Times NASHVILLE â€" As they opened their inaugural national convention here, Tea Party advocates from across the country declared that they would turn the grass-roots anger that burst onto the streets a year ago into real political power, ... Tea Party Convention Gives Boost to Aspiring Elected Officials 'Tea party' convention a forum for woes, worries Tea Partiers Meet to R » |
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Factbox: Democrats face battle for Senate majority - Reuters
Kansas City Star | Factbox: Democrats face battle for Senate majority Reuters (Reuters) - Republican Scott Brown's formal arrival in the US Senate on Thursday robbed Democrats of their crucial 60-vote supermajority and set the stage for a bitter November election fight for control of the 100-member chamber. ... GOP Senator Is Sworn in, and Democrats Regroup Dems take new approach on joblessness Senate Democrats muster » |
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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