Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Chechen rebel says he ordered Moscow Metro attacks - BBC News


CBC.ca


Chechen rebel says he ordered Moscow Metro attacks

BBC News


Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov has said his group was behind Monday's double suicide bombings on the Moscow Metro, which left 39 people dead. In a video message posted on a Chechen rebel website, he said he had person »

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation - ABC News


Reuters


Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation

ABC News


President Obama today signed the final piece of the health care puzzle, which entails sweeping reforms in the education sector, specific »


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Monday, March 29, 2010

NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters


National Post


NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings

Reuters


NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on Monday following the Moscow subway bombings. In Washington, police sent bomb-sniffing dogs to random Metro ...


Russian MP warns against hounding 'law-abiding' immigrants

RIA Novosti


NYC, DC beef up transit security over Moscow blast

The Associated Press


Russian Stocks Gain Despite Attacks

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals - Telegraph.co.uk


Reuters


Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals

Telegraph.co.uk


Pope Benedict XVI began Holy Week on Sunday by suggesting in his Palm Sunday address that the Catholic Church would "not be intimidated" by the sex abuse scandals sweeping it. By Nick Pisa in Rome Pope Benedict XVI Leads Palm Sunday At St. Peter's ...


Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis

The Associated Press


Pope Benedict condemns 'petty gossip' over child sexual abuse scandal

The Guardian


As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine

New York Times


Times Online -BBC News -Reuters


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Palin denounces violence, but gun imagery will stay - MiamiHerald.com


Globe and Mail


Palin denounces violence, but gun imagery will stay

MiamiHerald.com


WASHINGTON â€" With 1.4 million people reading her every word on Facebook, a best-selling memoir, a slot on the nation's top-rated cable network and her every move scrutinized for presidential ambitions, Sarah Palin's megaphone is loud ...


Palin back onstage with McCain

Los Angeles Times


Palin lends her star power to McCain in Senate bid

The Associated Press


'Amen, Brother': McCain and Palin C »


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Friday, March 26, 2010

Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to sign new nuclear arms treaty - Los Angeles Times


The Guardian


Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to sign new nuclear arms treaty

Los Angeles Times


The two leaders will meet in Prague next month to sign the agreement, the White House says. The deal would cut the number of deployed weapons by 25%. By Michael Muskal President Obama and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, will meet in Prague, ...


Obama: New arms treaty with Russia

CNN


Obama Finalizes Arms Control Deal With Russia

New York Times


US, Russia agree on nuclear arms treaty

ABC Online


Washington Post -Xinhua -BBC News


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Thursday, March 25, 2010

US campaigners for sex abuse victims held after Vatican protest - Times Online


Telegraph.co.uk


US campaigners for sex abuse victims held after Vatican protest

Times Online


Four American campaigners for the victims of clerical sex abuse were this morning detained by police after holding an "unauthorised" demonstration on the edge of St Peter's Square to protest against decades of Church "silence". ...


Abuse victims demand pope open files on pedophiles

Reuters


Pope Benedict faces child abuse cover-up queries

BBC News


Abuse Scandal's Ripples Spread Across Europe

New York Times


The Associated Press -CNN -The Guardian


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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Jesse James Hoping for Reconciliation with Sandra Bullock - People Magazine


CBS News


Jesse James Hoping for Reconciliation with Sandra Bullock

People Magazine


As Jesse James struggles to cope with a family crisis he admits to creating, his top priority, a friend tells PEOPLE, is maintaining some normalcy in the lives of his three children. He's "spending every free moment ...


Jesse James porn star ex-wife Janine Lindemulder: No shock 'chronic cheater ...

New York Daily News


Sandra Bullock's hubby cheated on her with more women: reports

New York Post


Did Sandra Bullock Already Know About Jesse James' Affair at Oscars?

FOXNews


ABC News -TMZ.com (blog) -CBS News


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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Monday, March 22, 2010

History in the making: Healthcare bill cements President Obama's legacy - New York Daily News


National Post


History in the making: Healthcare bill cements President Obama's legacy

New York Daily News


President Barack Obama remarks on the US House of Representatives passing vote on the Senate health care bill, Sunday night, March 21, 2010. The President was joined by Vice President Joe Biden. Original Filename: healthcare_31. ...


Democrats hail landmark US healthcare bill

BBC News


Legal and Political Fights Loom for Democrats

New York Times


Health Care Bill Passed the House, But Battles Ahead in Senate, Court

CBS News


U.S. News & World Report -Reuters -CNN


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Sunday, March 21, 2010

House Dem leader: "We have the votes" on health care - USA Today


New York Times (blog)


House Dem leader: "We have the votes" on health care

USA Today


The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus just told ABC that the party has the 216 votes to pass a sweeping health care bill later tonight. "We have the votes now. We are going to make history," said Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., on ABC's This Week. ...


House is expected to pass historic healthcare overhaul

Los Angeles Times


Speaker Pelosi bets House on health care reform

San Francisco Chronicle


Key Democrat Says Health Bill Will Pass House

ABC News


CNN -Washington Post -CBS News


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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Abuse victims reject papal letter - BBC News


Los Angeles Times


Abuse victims reject papal letter

BBC News


A group representing victims of clerical abuse has said it is "deeply disappointed" by the Pope's letter to Irish Catholics about the issue. The Pope's letter accused Irish bishops of having made "serious mistakes". However, Maeve Lewis, One in Four, ...


Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter

Washington Post


Pope Benedict's letter in full

Telegraph.co.uk


Pope Offers Apology, Not Penalty, for Sex Abuse Scandal

New York Times


CNN -FOX 9 News -Christian Science Monitor


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Where does health care reform stand? - CNN International


National Post


Where does health care reform stand?

CNN International


Washington (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote Sunday on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. Republicans have vowed to do everything they can to kill the bill. Legislation revealed: Democratic leaders unveiled the text of the ...


Health Showdown Is Set

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate - FOXNews


FOXNews (blog)


Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate

FOXNews


The fate of the Democrats' health care reform effort hinges on a report expected Wednesday morning from the congressional budget scorekeepers -- an estimate of what a follow-up bill could cost that already is running into trouble. ...


Obama Lobbying Style:  »

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? - Christian Science Monitor


Kansas City Star


Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change?

Christian Science Monitor


House Democrats are considering a package of 'fixes' to the Senate healthcare reform bill. Among the demands: lowering the cost of the bill and removing sweetheart deals for some states. Rep. Dennis Kucinich walks away from Air Force One at Andrews Air ...


Steny Hoyer, Eric Cantor Spar Over Health Care Vote Count, Parliamentary Tactics

ABC News


Democrats make final pitch to moderates on health bill

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

FCC says some broadcasters like US spectrum plan - Reuters


FOXNews


FCC says some broadcasters like US spectrum plan

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some US TV broadcasters have indicated they support a proposal to give up their airwaves to help resolve a shortage of spectrum for advanced mobile phone services, the top communications regulator said. ...


US plans to give high-speed broadband to every American

BBC News


FCC pushes again for 100Mbps Internet, wants it by 2020

DVICE


FCC plan would greatly expand broadband Internet connections

Washington Post


USA Today -BusinessWeek -Wired News


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Monday, March 15, 2010

Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care - USA Today


Washington Post


Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care

USA Today


Good morning from The Oval. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress to pass a Voting Rights Act, and said, "it is  »

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" In the f »


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Three Released in Ireland Terror Case - Wall Street Journal


Trend News Agency


Three Released in Ireland Terror Case

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Friday, March 12, 2010

PM rep must be at housing meetings - Jerusalem Post


CBC.ca


PM rep must be at housing meetings

Jerusalem Post


By JPOST.COM STAFF Following the hullabaloo caused by the announcement of an east Jerusalem construction plan during US Vice President Joe Biden's visit, a ministerial committee has moved to try and prevent the recurrence of such a diplomatic howler. ...


IDF seals off West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions

Ha'aretz


Israel seals off West Bank

CNN


Netanyahu Apologizes As Biden Leaves Israel Amid Doubts on Talks

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud - New York Times


Reuters


Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud

New York Times


ST. CHARLES, Mo. â€" President Obama continued his drive for a health care overhaul on Wednesday, ordering a crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid waste and fraud, while in Washington, House leaders said they hoped to have a ...


On health, Obama has roadblocks in own party

Boston Globe


Health care reform moves forward

WAOW


US-POLITICS Summary

Washington Post


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

California Prius incident probed; GM offers criticized - Detroit Free Press


CBC.ca


California Prius incident probed; GM offers criticized

Detroit Free Press


WASHINGTON -- As Toyota sought to contain the f »


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Biden says there is a 'moment of opportunity' for peace - Jerusalem Post


The Hindu


Biden says there is a 'moment of opportunity' for peace

Jerusalem Post


By AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF US VP meets Peres, says "since our administration came to power Iran is more isolated"; stresses "absolutely no space between Israel and US" where Israel's security is concerned. "The interests of both the Palestinians and the ...


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

BBC News


Joe Biden: Middle East talks offer opportunity for peace

The Guardian


Biden in Israel: Mideast has 'moment of opportunity' for peace

Ha'aretz


Aljazeera.net -Reuters -Xinhua


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Monday, March 8, 2010

Veteran Oscar Reporter Offers View From Audience - ABC News


ABC News


Veteran Oscar Reporter Offers View From Audience

ABC News


AP Talk about fantastic finishes. Just when Hollywood figured James Cameron would win the directing and motion picture awards for his super moneymaker "Avatar," it didn't happen that way. Barbra Streisand announced Sunday night ...


Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar"

Reuters


'Hurt Locker' hauls in best picture, best director, 4 more

USA Today


Oscars 2010: 'Hurt Locker' is biggest winner

San Francisco Chronicle


The Associated Press -Hollywood Reporter -Detroit Free Press


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq - Washington Post


The Hindu


Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq

Washington Post


BAGHDAD - Dozens of explosions thundered through the Iraqi capital and other cities Sunday morning as voters headed to the polls, killing at least 30 people and casting a shadow on the country' first election as a ...


Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks

BBC News


Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day

New York Times (blog)


Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to polls

The Guardian


The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times -Reuters


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