Reuters | Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan CNN (CNN) -- Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast on Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage. Authorities urged residents to stay away because a second and third ... Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes Shaken Santiago counts itself lucky Wary Chileans sleep outside; quake affects millions |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan - CNN
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS - Reuters
Sky News | 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 |
Friday, February 26, 2010
As Kim Raises the Bar, South Korea Delights - New York Times
Times Online | 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 ... Rochette 'tried to make my mother proud' Inside the US Alpine Team cover Kim Yuna coasts to gold medal in women's figure skating |
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Outsider Image So Hot Even Ex-Insiders Want It - New York Times
New York Times (blog) | Outsider Image So Hot Even Ex-Insiders Want It New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ask national Republicans to name a model 2010 congressional candidate, and they're likely to mention ... Health care on the brink A Better Way to Reform Health Care |
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely - FOXNews
Times Online | 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 ... Outside donations buoyed Brown W » |
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Obama's proposal designed to stir debate - Los Angeles Times
New York Times (blog) | 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 ... Insurer's steep rate hike may aid Obama's cause ObamaCare at Ramming Speed |
Monday, February 22, 2010
Obama to Propose Limits on Insurance Rates - ABC News
National Post | Obama to Propose Limits on Insurance Rates ABC News AP President Barack Obama will propose giving federal authorities the power to limit rate hikes by health insurance companies â€" part of a new health care overhaul plan he will unveil Monday in a last-ditch bid to ... Health care plan would halt huge rate increases Obama proposal targets insurance-rate increases Obama has insurers in sight as he sets health plan |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state - Boston Globe
Telegraph.co.uk | 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 Dies at Age 85 |
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | 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
Sydney Morning Herald | 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 defends gold in halfpipe Shaun White soars to repeat gold in snowboard halfpipe US has near-perfect day with 6 medals, 3 gold |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Obama announces loans to build nuclear plants - MiamiHerald.com
FOXNews (blog) | Obama announces loans to build nuclear plants MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced his administration's first nuclear energy loan guarantee -- $8.33 billion to build the first new US reactors in almost 30 years. The loan-guarantee offer was granted to Georgia ... Obama's nuclear power push faces obstacle: Waste $8b set aside for nuclear plant Nuclear Industry Gets Lift, No 'Renaissance' From US Loan Aid |
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report - Times Online
Sky News | 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 |
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Twelve Taliban killed in NATO offensive: Afghan official - Reuters
Reuters | Twelve Taliban killed in NATO offensive: Afghan official Reuters MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Twelve Taliban fighters were killed overnight in a NATO offensive against the group's last stronghold in Afghanistan's most violent province, a government official said. The assault, one of NATO's biggest against the ... » |
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Taliban leaders flee as marines hit stronghold - Times Online
The Guardian | Taliban leaders flee as marines hit stronghold Times Online American marines landed by helicopter in a pre-dawn assault on the Taliban stronghold of Marjah, seizing two central shopping bazaars and firing rockets at Taliban fighters who attacked from mud-w » |
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Death of Olympic luger raises speed, safety concerns - USA Today
CBC.ca | 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 ... Luger killed in sled crash during Olympic practice run Athletes, audience pay tribute to Georgian luger Shock, grief for an already troubled Winter Games |
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI - Washington Post
Kansas City Star | Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Rep. Patrick Kennedy has decided not to seek re-election after eight terms in Congress, saying his life is "taking a new direction" just months after the death of his father and mentor, Sen. ... Patrick Kennedy Won't Run Again Rep Patrick Kennedy won't seek re-election: report Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he won't seek re-election |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Charlie Wilson, Texas Congressman Linked to Foreign Intrigue, Dies at 76 - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Wilson, Texas Congressman Linked to Foreign Intrigue, Dies at 76 New York Times Charlie Wilson, a 12-term Texas congressman who was best known for his playboy ways until he masterminded a covert effort to funnel billions of dollars in arms to Afghan rebels fighting the Soviets in the 1980s, died Wednesday in ... Former Rep. Charlie Wilson dies; led US support of Afghans against Soviets Looking Back: An Interview with Charlie Wilson Former Texas congressman Charlie Wilson dies |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
State Senate votes to boot Sen. Hiram Monserrate, citing his misdemeanor ... - New York Daily News
New York Daily News | State Senate votes to boot Sen. Hiram Monserrate, citing his misdemeanor ... New York Daily News ALBANY - Embattled state Sen. Hiram Monserrate was ousted from his seat Tuesday night by colleagues who say his conviction for misdemeanor assault against his girlfriend brought shame on the chamber. ... Lawmakers Expel NY State Senator Over Assault State Senate expels Monserrate NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker |
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Monday, February 8, 2010
On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map - New York Times
Reuters South Africa | On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make ... GOP: Back to drawing board on health care Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship |
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care - Washington Post
Kansas City Star | 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 » |
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Palin blasts Democrats in Tea Party speech - CNN
New York Times (blog) | Palin blasts Democrats in Tea Party speech CNN If Sarah Palin makes a stab at presidential politics, she'll have a natural following among Tea Party activists. Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin drew many standing ovations from a ... Tea Party Activists Ponder How to Win Elections |
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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 » |
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts sworn in to Senate - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts sworn in to Senate Los Angeles Times His replacement of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy means Democrats no longer have the 60 votes they need to avert a GOP filibuster. By Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - President Obama and the Democrats relinquished a crucial Senate seat Thursday ... With Scott Brown sworn into Senate, parties shift strategies Brown sworn in as US senator from Massachusetts Scott Brown Sworn In as 41st GOP Senator, Says Stimulus 'Didn't Create One New ... |
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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