CTV.ca | 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 |
ABC Online | 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 |
The Hindu | Dems may take shortcut in passing health overhaul Seattle Post Intelligencer AP WRITER WASHINGTON -- Democrats struggling to enact President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may take a seldom-used Senate shortcut. That prospect has infuriated Republicans who, it turns out, have used the process far more than ... Parties as split as ever on health | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/26/2010 Obama, Democrats ponder next healthcare moves Health summit shows divergent views |
Reuters | Whale kills trainer in front of SeaWorld audience in Orlando Washington Post SAYING GOODBYE: The family of Army Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian -- wife Amber Christian, left, mother Donna B » |
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 ... Outside donations buoyed Brown After Jobs Bill, Reid Looks for More Sm » |
Kansas City Star | 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 |
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 |
The Hindu | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
National Post | 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 |
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 |
New York Daily News | Taliban denies commander captured in Pakistan Reuters WASHINGTON/KABUL (Reuters) - The top military commander of the Taliban has been captured in Pakistan in a secret raid, The New York Times said on Monday, but the Taliban labeled the report rumor-mongering. Citing US government officials, the Times said ... Joint raid captures Taliban's top commander Top Taliban commander captured, US official says Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander |
Reuters | 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 Caught in the open: a firefight with the Taliban Troops looking to consolidate gains |
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 Games get off to somber start following luger's death Luger killed in sled crash during Olympic practice run Athletes, audience pay tribute to Georgian luger |
Boston Globe | 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 not running for re-election |
National Post | 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 |
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. ... NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker Lawmakers Expel NY State Senator Over Assault State Senate expels Monserrate |
The Guardian | Iran official: Window for nuke deal open CNN A new enrichment program at the Natanz plant is to begin Tuesday, Iran's envoy to IAEA said. (CNN) -- Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open ... New sanctions urged over Iran move 'Iran aims to stockpile uranium' Gates Shores Up » |
Washington Post | 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 |
Washington Post | Sarah Palin, Vocal and Ready ... but for What? New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Without leaving home, Sarah Palin will be able to reach much of her political base, courtesy of a soon-to-be-built television studio in her living room paid for by her newest media patron, Fox News. ... Tea Party Convention Gives Boost to Aspiring Elected Officials 'Tea party' convention a forum for woes, worries Some takeaways from Nashville |
FOXNews (blog) | 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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