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Disappointing finish: Villanova's Reynolds struggles in final NCAA tournamentUSA Today - 1 hour ago PROVIDENCE -- Scottie Reynolds has been the face of the Villanova program for most of the last four years. It was his shot at the buzzer last March that lifted the Wildcats over Pittsburgh and into the Final Four. With help from the bank, St. Mary's beats Villanova to reach Sweet 16 San Francisco Chronicle St. Mary's Knocks Out Villanova New York Times IDF fire kills youth, injures another after Palestinians clash with settlersHa'aretz - - 1 hour ago A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed yesterday near Nablus when Israeli soldiers fired rubber-coated bullets on demonstrators as riots continued throughout the West Bank. Israeli military kills Palestinian teen after fight over West Bank well Los Angeles Times Ban urges Gazans to stop rocket fire Jerusalem Post Pelosi rejects Stupak abortion solutionWashington Post - 5 hours ago House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday rejected an offer to hold a separate vote on abortion provisions in the sweeping health-care legislation, setting the stage for the final talks with the last Democratic holdouts. Stupak Measure Could Delay Healthcare Bill The New American |
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Arrogant, corrupt, secretive – the Catholic church failed to tackle evil
The Guardian - 11 minutes ago
The cover-up of child sexual abuse by the Catholic church is not about sex and it is not about Catholicism. It is not, as Pope Benedict rightly argued in yesterday's distressingly bland pastoral letter, about priestly celibacy.
'Day of Wrath' brings Russians on to the streets against Vladimir Putin
The Guardian - - 12 minutes ago
Thousands of people across Russia took to the streets yesterday demanding the resignation of Vladimir Putin, in the largest show of discontent since he came to power more than a decade ago.
Huge anti-government protests in Russia Los Angeles Times
Thousands in Russia protest government in 'Day of Wrath' Washington Post
Thai red-shirts begin procession around Bangkok
Xinhua - 2 hours ago
BANGKOK, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's anti-government red- shirts began their motorcade procession around Bangkok at about 9: 45 am on Saturday, claiming they want to send smile, love and happiness to Bangkok residents.
Thai red shirts seek to woo Bangkok Aljazeera.net
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Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
The president meets with congressional Democrats amid signs that the vote threshold is within reach and as last-minute differences are being ironed out for a full House vote Sunday.
Video: Health Care's Final Countdown
Fox News
Fox News
Democrats poised to pass major health overhaul San Francisco Chronicle
Fargo may avoid catastrophic flooding from Red River
Los Angeles Times - - 3 hours ago
Weather experts drop the projected crest another half-foot as the North Dakota city is cautiously confident about its preparations.
Video: Fargo Holdout: Despite Flood Threat, Won't Move
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
In Fargo-Moorhead, all calm as crest draws near Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lazio Endorsed by Conservative Party
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
A divided group of New York State Conservative Party leaders voted Saturday to throw the party's support behind Rick A. Lazio, giving the former congressman's troubled campaign for governor a boost as it struggles to hang onto ...
Barroso Urges EU to Detail Greek Aid
Wall Street Journal - - 13 hours ago
BRUSSELS—The president of the European Commission urged European leaders to spell out how they would come to the aid of Greece if the need arose, adding to the pressure on the bloc to move beyond the vague statements of support it ...
Arrest in Racial Case at NJ Wal-Mart
New York Times - - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - The authorities in southern New Jersey said Saturday that they had arrested a 16-year-old boy for activating a public-address system at a Wal-Mart store last week and ordering “all black ...
Local Businesses Sue Review Site Yelp
Wall Street Journal - - Mar 19, 2010
Yelp Inc., a popular Web service that allows users to rate local businesses, is in the hot seat to defend the way it sells online advertising to local businesses.
Long Beach vet suing Yelp, claiming extortion Contra Costa Times
Sleuths Trace Clues to Predict iPad Sales
Wall Street Journal - - 12 hours ago
Weeks before the iPad, Apple Inc.'s new tablet computer, is released, amateur analysts are reading the digital equivalent of tea leaves to estimate early sales.
Cybercrooks take shine to Apple lineup Washington Post
Tiny Telecom to Google: You Want 'Nexus One?' Let's Talk
PC World - - 2 hours ago
OK, what genius at Google came up with the "Nexus One" name for the company's first smartphone? The moniker has been giving the company nothing but headaches since the device debuted in January.
Google's Nexus branding under threat TG Daily
Google Denied "Nexus One" Trademark Washington Post
Reasons to care about Viacom v. Google (FAQ)
CNET - - Mar 19, 2010
Viacom has accused YouTube of looking the other way when clips from the Viacom-owned Paramount Pictures were once plentiful on the site.
YouTube and Viacom Go to Battle PC World
Sandra Bullock Gets Outpouring of Love, Support from Fans
People Magazine - - 9 hours ago
Sandra Bullock is still America's Sweetheart: That is clear from the outpouring of support the Best Actress Oscar winner has gotten from fans since allegations of infidelity by her husband Jesse James surfaced.
Sandra Bullock: Congenial, but oh so ambitious The Guardian
Police Called to Sandra Bullock and Jesse James' Home E! Online (blog)
Lady Gaga responds to suit filed by ex-boyfriend
Entertainment Weekly - - 8 hours ago
Fusari, a song writer and music producer, filed the lawsuit Wednesday in New York City against Gaga. He claimed his former girlfriend, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, dropped his services as her career flourished.
Lady Gaga files lawsuit of her own against Rob Fusari The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Court says no oil money for Anna Nicole's heirs
Reuters - - Mar 19, 2010
Anna Nicole Smith arrives with her lawyer Howard Stern for her hearing at the Supreme Court in Washington February 28, 2006. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the estate of late model Anna Nicole Smith was not ...
Video: Court: Anna Nicole Estate Won't Get Oil Fortune
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Rick Wilson beats Phil Parsons to win legends race
SI.com - 21 minutes ago
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -Rick Wilson passed Phil Parsons with two laps to go to outlast 11 other retired NASCAR drivers Saturday in an exhibition race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Two NASCAR legends injured in race ThatsRacin.com
Larry Pearson injured in legends race SportingNews.com
Klitschko KO's Chambers to keep heavyweight title
USA Today - 52 minutes ago
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) - Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Eddie Chambers in the 12th and final round to retain his WBO and IBF heavyweight belts Saturday night.
Klitschko KOs Chambers to keep heavyweight belts MiamiHerald.com
Butler Holds Off Underdog Murray State
New York Times - 37 minutes ago
By AP SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Murray State got awfully close to a second straight bracket-busting upset before Butler reminded the Racers which small school almost always plays big in March.
Protesters criticize health care reform bill
Boston Globe - - 2 hours ago
By Globe Staff With a historic vote about to take place on health care reform in Congress, several dozen people demonstrated today against the proposal at Faneuil Hall in Boston's downtown.
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Nuns Back Bill Amid Broad Rift Over Whether It Limits Abortion Enough
New York Times - - 22 hours ago
WASHINGTON - In breaking publicly with Roman Catholic bishops over the health care bill, a group of nuns has once again exposed the long-running rift between liberal and conservative theology in the Catholic Church.
The nuns, the bishops and health care (continued) Washington Post (blog)
Swine flu danger appears to be ebbing
Los Angeles Times - - Mar 19, 2010
The CDC says a third wave of the H1N1 pandemic is less likely in the US Attention now turns to the Southern Hemisphere, where flu season is just beginning.
2 Harris County deaths blamed on swine flu Houston Chronicle
College on edge after recent wave of student suicides
CNN - - Mar 18, 2010
At least six Cornell University students have committed suicide during this acedemic year, police say. (CNN) -- A wave of suicides at Cornell University in the past two semesters is a "public health crisis," the school's mental health initiatives ...
Two of the Three Little Pigs Would Have Trouble Getting a Loan
Wall Street Journal - - Mar 17, 2010
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo.—Like many Americans, Jon and Laura Hagar are searching for a lender to refinance their home loan. But banks are leery of the Hagars.
Kirstie Alley Rips 'Bigotry' on 'Today Show'
PopEater - - Mar 17, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Kirstie Alley claims she was "ambushed" during a March 16 interview on NBC's 'Today Show' when reporter Meredith Vieira asked her directly if her Organic Liaison diet program is connected to ...
Animal Abuse as Clue to Additional Cruelties
New York Times - - Mar 17, 2010
Responding to growing evidence that people who abuse animals often go on to attack humans, states are increasing the penalties for animal cruelty and developing better methods for tracking convicted offenders.
10 Mobile, Entertainment Products to Buy Before the Apple iPad
eWeek - - Mar 14, 2010
Now that the iPad is available for pre-order, consumers are wondering whether or not the device is worth picking up. Admittedly, it's a tough decision.