CBC.ca | Chilean quake toll jumps to 708 BBC News The number of people confirmed dead after Chile's earthquake has increased to 708 and is expected to rise further, President Michelle Bachelet has said. Previously about 300 people had been reported to have been killed in Saturday's 8.8 magnitude quake ... Chile earthquake: death toll continues to rise Death toll rises after Chile earthquake Scientists defend warning after tsunami nonevent |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chilean quake toll jumps to 708 - BBC News
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Hawaii issues tsunami alert, evacuating up to 100000 residents and tourists - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Hawaii issues tsunami alert, evacuating up to 100000 residents and tourists Los Angeles Times A seismic sea wave estimated at 3 to 8 feet is heading toward the islands. President Obama urges people on the US West Coast to be watchful. By Kim Murphy Reporting from Seattle - Hawaiian authorities were rushing to evacuate up to 100000 residents and ... Hawaii Braces for Expected Tsunami |
Friday, February 26, 2010
White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers Steps Down - ABC News
ABC News | White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers Steps Down ABC News White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers is stepping down from her position just 14 months into her tenure as the Obama administration staffer responsible for opening up the White House and shaping the Obama brand. ... White House Social Secretary Rogers to Step Down White House social secretary steps down White House social secretary to step down |
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Summit or not, live-on-TV health session unusual - Washington Post
FOXNews (blog) | Summit or not, live-on-TV health session unusual Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- C » |
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
In Congress, Toyota Chief Takes 'Full Responsibility' - New York Times
Globe and Mail | In Congress, Toyota Chief Takes 'Full Responsibility' New York Times Susan Walsh/AP Akio Toyoda, left, the president of Toyota, and Yoshimi Inaba, president of Toyota's North American operations, appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday. By MICHELINE MAYNARD WASHINGTON â€" Making ... Toyota President Apologizes |
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Witnesses: Toyota problems could be electronics - CNNMoney.com
ABC News | Witnesses: Toyota problems could be electronics CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Witnesses at the first of three Congressional hearings on Toyota's rec » |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
UAE vows to catch Hamas official killers - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | UAE vows to catch Hamas official killers CNN Passport photos showing the 11 suspects wanted over the murder of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. London, England (CNN) -- The United Arab Emirates will bring the killers of a top Hamas official to justice, the country's foreign minister said Sunday ... Israel and the Dubai Murder Mystery |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Up Next! On Live TV! A Battle Over ... Health Care? - New York Times
Reuters | Up Next! On Live TV! A Battle Over ... Health Care? New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When he jousts with Congressional Republicans over health care policy during a televised “summit†meeting on Thursday, President Obama will seek to portray his adversaries as sharing many of ... TAKE-A-LOOK-Obama tries to revive healthcare reform effort Live From Washington! It's Obama Health Care Drama Obama Presses Parties on Health |
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Tiger Woods blames himself, fame, temptation - USA Today
Globe and Mail | Tiger Woods blames himself, fame, temptation USA Today Tiger Woods, in what was an almost-15 minute speech today (video here) , said only one thing about golf: "I do plan to return to golf one day. I just don't know when that day will be." The rest of his statement was about being sorry and working on ... Woods: Contrite, unsure of return It took years and several affairs, but fin » |
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Kerik gets 4 years on felony charges - CNN
CBC.ca | Kerik gets 4 years on felony charges CNN Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, here in October, pleaded guilty to tax fraud and six other felonies. White Plains, New York (CNN) -- Ex-New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik was sentenced to 48 months in jail Thursday after ... Kerik Is Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Corruption Case Ex-NYC police boss gets 4 years in prison Bernard Kerik Sentenced To 4 Years On Tax, Fraud Charges |
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Obama, GOP debate success of stimulus at one-year mark - CNN
New York Daily News | Obama, GOP debate success of stimulus at one-year mark CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Obama marked the one-year anniversary of his controversial economic stimulus plan Wednesday, declaring the $862 billion package an unequivocal success that has created or saved millions of jobs. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... Obama touts success of stimulus package on anniversary of signing Obama hails stimulus effect, says more work ahead Silver Lining Hard to Find for Some on One-Year Anniversary of Stimulus |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Profile: Mullal Baradar - father of the roadside IED - Times Online
The Guardian | Profile: Mullal Baradar - father of the roadside IED Times Online Regarded as brilliant and charismatic Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was the second most powerful figure in the Afghanistan Taleban. The military commander who is said to have developed the Taleban tactic of planting "flowers" - improvised explosive ... How significant is Mullah Baradar's arrest? Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander After senior Taliban arrest, an official reflects on expanding Pakistan-CIA ties |
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Bayh's decision leaves analysts buried under questions - Indianapolis Star
Reuters | Bayh's decision leaves analysts buried under questions Indianapolis Star What began as a slow and snowy Presidents Day in Indiana suddenly became one of the biggest political days in the state in this young century. Sen. Evan Bayh is not running for re-election, a decision that reshapes the political structure in Indiana, ... Democratic Sen. Bayh Will Not Seek Re-Election This Year Bye Bayh: Senator Evan Bayh to Retire in Big Blow to Democrats Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh drops out |
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Sunday, February 14, 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 » |
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
British soldier dies in Afghanistan offensive on Taleban - Times Online
CBC.ca | British soldier dies in Afghanistan offensive on Taleban Times Online A British soldier died as more than 15000 troops launched the biggest military offensive in Afghanistan since the f » |
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Patrick Kennedy tired of public life, author says - Boston Globe
Reuters | Patrick Kennedy tired of public life, author says Boston Globe Patrick Kennedy's two siblings are cancer survivors. His mother continues her battle with chronic alcohol abuse. His father died last year. And he has a chronic mental illness that can be aggravated by stress. ... Rep. Patrick Kennedy faced tough re-election Rep. Patrick Kennedy Won't Seek Re-Election |
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Alexander McQueen: tributes pour in - Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News | Alexander McQueen: tributes pour in Telegraph.co.uk Thousands of tributes to fashion icon Alexander McQueen were paid on social networking sites within minutes of his death being confirmed today. and McQueen at the show. Photo: Sipa Press / Rex Features Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, ... British fashion icon Alexander McQueen commits suicide Alexander McQueen, Designer, Is Dead British Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Dies |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Republicans Winning Back Trust on Handling of Big Issues, Poll Shows - FOXNews
Washington Post | Republicans Winning Back Trust on Handling of Big Issues, Poll Shows FOXNews A new Washington Post-ABC News Poll shows far more Americans trust congressional Republicans to handle the big issues than they did just a few months ago, as public approval of Washington sinks. Suddenly, the Republicans aren't looking so bad. ... Obama, GOP Seek Accord |
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Toyota fights back as problems escalate - BBC News
CBC.ca | Toyota fights back as problems escalate BBC News By Jorn Madslien Having already lost most of its friends - both within the motor industry and outside, with no one coming out to defend it over its rec » |
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Parliament backs Iran Pres. decision over 20% enrichment - Press TV
Telegraph.co.uk | Parliament backs Iran Pres. decision over 20% enrichment Press TV Iranian lawmakers have supported a decision by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to domestic » |
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Tea Party Activists Ponder Elections - Wall Street Journal
Sydney Morning Herald | Tea Party Activists Ponder Elections W » |
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Storm has region taking cover - Washington Post
The Hindu | Storm has region taking cover Washington Post Forecasts of a major winter storm Friday and Saturday sent some area residents scrambling to stock up on the requisite supplies: food, toilet paper and, of course, just the right sled. by Ashley Halsey III and Martin Weil The full weight of winter bore ... Powerful snowstorm hits US East Coast Major Snowstorm Sweeps Across Eastern US Washington-Baltimore Snowstorm May Approach » |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Pakistan double bombing kills Shia Muslims - BBC News
The Hindu | Pakistan double bombing kills Shia Muslims BBC News An explosion has killed 10 people at a Pakistani hospital where victims of an earlier bombing were being treated, police and doctors say. At least 12 people were killed in the first attack on a bus of Shia Muslims heading to a religious festival. ... Blasts in Pakistan Kill Shiite Worshipers 15 killed in Pakistan as bombs target bus, hospital 22 dead as Pakistan bus, hospital bombed |
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
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