Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Chechen rebel leader claims responsibility for attacks as at least 12 more are ... - Washington Post


CBC.ca


Chechen rebel leader claims responsibility for attacks as at least 12 more are ...

Washington Post


Suicide blasts killed at least a dozen in southern Russia Wednesday, as a Chechen rebel leader claimed responsibility for the deadly subway blasts in Moscow. Russia's president promised to continue to fight against terrorist activity. ...


Russia Seeks to Eliminate North Caucasus Terrorists

Voice of America


Chechen rebel Doku Umarov claims responsibility for Moscow blasts

Times Online


Moscow bombing: Chechen terrorist claims responsibility

Telegraph.co.uk


BusinessWeek -FOXNews -BBC News


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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Ehrlich candidacy is good for Maryland - Baltimore Sun (blog)


Ehrlich candidacy is good for Maryland

Baltimore Sun (blog)


Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. has made official what seemed inevitable: He will seek a rematch with Gov. Martin O'M »

Monday, March 29, 2010

Phoebe Prince, South Hadley High School's 'new girl,' driven to suicide by ... - New York Daily News


The Guardian


Phoebe Prince, South Hadley High School's 'new girl,' driven to suicide by ...

New York Daily News


A candlelight vigil is held at South Hadley, Mass., High School for freshman Phoebe Prince, 15, origin »


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing - Xinhua


Sydney Morning Herald


S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing

Xinhua


Seoul, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A South Korean naval vessel with 104 crew members onboard sank into waters off the west coast of the Korean peninsula late Friday due to an unknown cause, alarming the nation that anxiously watched the ...


Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking

CNN


Dozens Missing From Sunken South Korean Navy Vessel

Voice of America


AP Top News at 9:45 am EDT

The Associated Press


Reuters -BBC News -Vancouver Sun


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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Obama to pro-repeal Republicans: 'Go for it' - USA Today


ABC News


Obama to pro-repeal Republicans: 'Go for it'

USA Today


President Obama is daring congressional Republicans today to campaign for repeal of the new health care law. "Well, I say go for it," Obama plans to say, according to remarks prepared for his Iowa speech touting the new health care system. ...


Obama returns to Iowa to sell health care

CNN


'Go for it,' Obama tells GOP on health repeal

Washington Post


Obama dares Republicans to seek healthcare repeal

Reuters


New York Times -CBS News -W »


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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Breakthrough Is Reported in US Arms Pact With Russia - New York Times


New York Daily News


Breakthrough Is Reported in US Arms Pact With Russia

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama and his Russian counterpart, President Dmitri A. Medvedev, have broken through a logjam in their arms control negotiations and expect to sign a new treaty in Prague next month that would slash ...


Russia says it has reached deal with US to cut nuclear arsenals

Washington Post


New arms control deal to be signed in Prague

CNN


White House: Nuclear Treaty With Russia Is 'Very Close'

Voice of America


The Associated Press -W »


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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Factbox: With healthcare passed, what's next for Obama? - Reuters


Globe and Mail


Factbox: With healthcare passed, what's next for Obama?

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, eager to maintain momentum after US lawmakers passed his cornerstone overhaul of healthcare on Sunday, still faces a stack of pressing domestic issues. Here is an overview of his inbox, led by the economy ...


A look at Obama's health care overhaul law

The Associated Press


The Fix: Is a GOP-controlled House better for Obama in 2012?

Washington Post


Obama signs historic health care overhaul into law

MiamiHerald.com


BusinessWeek -MedPage Today -The Faster Times


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Monday, March 22, 2010

Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday - Washington Post


The Hindu


Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday

Washington Post


The House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, approving a Senate bill and a separate package of amendments. By Shailagh Murray, Lori Montgomery and Scott Wilson President Obama will sign landmark ...


Health Care Bill: What Does it Mean For You?

ABC News


House passes health care bill

CNN


Healthcare sets battle lines for mid-term elections

BBC News


Los Angeles Times (blog) -Christian Science Monitor -Barron's


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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Democrats Need 216 Votes to Pass Health Care Reform Bill - ABC News


New York Times (blog)


Democrats Need 216 Votes to Pass Health Care Reform Bill

ABC News


After months of negotiations, closed-door meetings and persuasion by President Obama, members of the House of Representatives today will vote on the controversial $940 billion health care bill. President Obama makes final pitch to pass ...


Health care latest: Dems still chasing votes

CNN


House Democrats Expect to Secure Health Votes

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes - New York Times


National Post


Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" White House officials and House Democratic leaders worked furiously on Saturday to secure the votes needed to pass landmark health care legislation, with the outcome riding on a sm »


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion - CNN


New York Times (blog)


Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- A long-awaited compromise health care bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. ...


Obama Says Health Bill Is Rx for Deficit

ABC News


CBO: $940 billion health bill would help cut deficit over 10 years

Washington Post


$940-billion estimate clears way for House healthcare vote

Los Angeles Times


Reuters -W »


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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk - Los Angeles Times


New York Times (blog)


Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk

Los Angeles Times


The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits. By James Oliphant The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, ...


House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote

CNN


Obama wins first convert in healthcare push

Reuters


Critics Ch »


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters - USA Today


CBC.ca


It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters

USA Today


Tiger Woods will end his self-imposed "indefinite break" from golf April 8 by making his long-awaited return to the game on the h »


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Monday, March 15, 2010

Health care puts House Dems on the line - CNN


CBC.ca


Health care puts House Dems on the line

CNN


(CNN) -- House Democrats wary of the Senate health care bill find themselves in a quandary. Now that the Senate parliamentarian has made clear to Democrats that they won't be able to take the path they had considered to get a health ...


Obama Drops Objections to Sweetheart Deals as House Moves to Craft Health Care ...

FOXNews


A Big Week for Health Care Reform: What Could Happen Next?

CBS News


Official: Dems lack health care votes -- for now

Salt Lake Tribune


Reuters -ABC News -Bizjournals.com


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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Obama aide condemns 'destructive' Israeli homes plan - BBC News


CBC.ca


Obama aide condemns 'destructive' Israeli homes plan

BBC News


Israel's announcement of plans to build 1600 homes for Jews in East Jerusalem was "destructive" to peace efforts, a top aide to Barack Obama says. David Axelrod said the move, which overshadowed a visit to Israel by US Vice-President Joe Biden, ...


Axelrod: Israeli move 'insulting'

Jerusalem Post


Israeli prime minister c »


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Suicide attack kills 14 in NW Pakistan's Swat - Xinhua


Globe and Mail


Suicide attack kills 14 in NW Pakistan's Swat

Xinhua


MINGORA, Pakistan, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in the suicide attack in northwest Pakistan's Swat has risen to 14, including two soldiers, two policemen and a child, police sources said Saturday. District Police Officer Qazi Ghulam Farooq said ...


Suicide Attacker Kills 13 in Pakistan

Voice of America


Taliban claims deadly suicide attack in Pakistan

CNN International


Pakistan militants attack checkpoint

Telegraph.co.uk


The Hindu -Globe and Mail -CBC.ca


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Friday, March 12, 2010

Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care - Washington Post


CBS News


Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care

Washington Post


President Obama has delayed his upcoming trip to Asia by three days to remain in Washington for what could be the climax of his year-long battle for health care reform, his press secretary announced via Twitter ...


Obama Delays Asia Trip as Dems Wrangle Health Care Votes

ABC News


Deal Gives New Life to Overhaul of Student Loans

New York Times


Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcare

Reuters


FOXNews -USA Today -CBS News


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Thursday, March 11, 2010

New Chile quake as Pinera sworn in as president - BBC News


Globe and Mail


New Chile quake as Pinera sworn in as president

BBC News


Sebastian Pinera has been sworn in as Chile's new president, less than two weeks after the country was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Mr Pinera not only faces the ch »

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Corey Haim Dead After Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose - ABC News


Globe and Mail


Corey Haim Dead After Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose

ABC News


Actor Corey Haim attends the 3rd Annual Avant Garde Fashion Event and "Shark City" After Party presented by Roberto Cav »


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace - Ha'aretz


Ha'aretz


Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace

Ha'aretz


US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised Israel for agreeing to renew the Middle East process and pledged that the United States would always "stand by those who take risks ...


In Israel, Biden says US dedication to nation's security is 'absolute'

Los Angeles Times


Biden: US 'determined' to prevent a nuclear Iran

Jerusalem Post


Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace

BBC News


Aljazeera.net -AFP -Ynetnews


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Monday, March 8, 2010

Backstage at the Oscars With Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges, Mo ... - ABC News


Reuters


Backstage at the Oscars With Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges, Mo ...

ABC News


In the battle of behemoth blockbuster "Avatar" vs. indie war epic "The Hurt Locker," the Oscars let the underdog have its day. Kathryn Bigelow's "Hurt Locker" wins big at the Academy Awards. Defying the stereotype that Iraq War movies ...


'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner

New York Post


Bigelow pioneers Oscars with `Hurt Locker' win

The Associated Press


Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar"

Reuters


BBC News -hecklerspray -Tampabay.com


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes

Los Angeles Times


At least 27 people are killed and more than 40 injured as mortars and bombs cast a p »


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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Pentagon shooter John Bedell's parents warned cops - New York Daily News


Sydney Morning Herald


Pentagon shooter John Bedell's parents warned cops

New York Daily News


Pentagon Police officers patrol a parking lot and sidewalk outside the Pentagon after the shooting. John Patrick Bedell is seen in a student ID picture. WASHINGTON - The two-gun Californian shot to death trying to attack the Pentagon ...


Pentagon shooter troubled

Boston Globe


Marine Col. James Sabow's Family on Pentagon Shooter: This Guy was a Nut

CBS News


Pentagon gunman hated feds

Salt Lake Tribune


The Associated Press -The Detroit News -Washington Post


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