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Haiti rubble collapses as diggers try retrieve bodyCNN International - - 16 minutes ago Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Teams of rescuers in Haiti's capital rushed to the city's Caribbean Market on Tuesday after a machine used to clear rubble caused a secondary collapse, trapping at least one Haitian in the rubble. Doctor says vendor may have been in rubble 27 days The Associated Press US unveils offer to help Iran purchase medical isotopesWashington Post - - 26 minutes ago The United States and other nations seeking to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions are offering to help the Islamic republic purchase medical isotopes on the international market, administration officials said Tuesday. PM calls for crippling sanctions Jerusalem Post Senate jobs bill a show of bipartisanshipLos Angeles Times - - 2 hours ago Senior Democrats and Republicans were working to blend their ideas, adopting proposals such as payroll tax breaks for employers who create new jobs and aid to small businesses. Senate Democrats unveil jobs package The Associated Press On eve of first state budget vote, California Democrats push jobs proposal San Jose Mercury News |
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New acting president for Nigeria
BBC News - 21 minutes ago
Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan has addressed the nation after becoming acting president in the absence of Nigeria's ailing leader, Umaru Yar'Adua.
Nigeria's New Acting President Calls for Unity Voice of America
New European Leadership Faces Economic Hurdles
New York Times - - 9 hours ago
STRASBOURG, France - With the European Union's single currency in the grip of the worst crisis in its history, the bloc's new president is expected to use the growing alarm over debt levels to argue for a new form of “economic ...
Sri Lanka opposition blasts ex-general's arrest, calls for protests
CNN International - - 2 hours ago
Sri Lanka's former army chief and presidential candidate general Sarath Fonseka addresses the media on February 3 in Colombo. Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN) -- Sri Lanka's opposition Tuesday called for nationwide protests over the "barbaric and ...
Wife outraged by Fonseka's arrest Aljazeera.net
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Lawmakers Expel NY State Senator Over Assault
New York Times - - 34 minutes ago
ALBANY - The New York State Senate on Tuesday night expelled a senator convicted of assaulting his companion, the first time a member of the Legislature was forced from office in nearly a century.
State Senate votes to boot Sen. Hiram Monserrate, citing his misdemeanor ... New York Daily News
NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker The Associated Press
First lady on health care: 'Doing nothing ... not an option'
CNN - 23 minutes ago
CNN's Larry King interviews first lady Michelle Obama, where she discusses health care and other topics. Washington (CNN) -- Michelle Obama expressed confidence Tuesday that Congress will enact some sort of change to improve the nation's health care ...
Childhood obesity battle is taken up by first lady San Jose Mercury News
Gibbs vs. Palin: Talk to the hand, redux
USA Today - 4 hours ago
In all the excitement over President Obama's appearance at the briefing today, we almost forgot another item of interest: Press secretary Robert Gibbs mocking Sarah Palin for writing crib notes on the palm of her hand.
Slight of hand: White House spokesman Robert Gibbs writes in jab at Sarah ... New York Daily News
Euro trims gains, awaits details of Greece rescue
Reuters - - 21 minutes ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro fell on Wednesday, trimming some of the previous day's gains, with investors awaiting details of a rescue package for Greece, keen to see how it could impact the euro zone economy.
Europe Weighs Rescue Plan for Greece Wall Street Journal
Honda Widens Airbag Recall
Wall Street Journal - - 3 hours ago
Honda Motor Co. said it will recall another roughly 378000 vehicles to fix potentially faulty airbag systems that are linked to at least one known fatality and 11 injuries in the US The expanded recall brings to more than 826000 ...
Honda expands recall to over 800000 vehicles MarketWatch
Toyota recalls new Prius in latest safety fix
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - The spiraling crisis at Toyota Motor Corp deepened on Tuesday as the automaker said it would recall thousands of Camry sedans as well as nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars to fix steering and braking ...
Toyota recalls more than 400000 Priuses, other hybrid cars Washington Post
Toyota pulls Prius in for repairs over brake fault The Guardian
With Buzz, Google Plunges Into Social Networking
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
SAN FRANCISCO - Google and Facebook are on a collision course in the increasingly competitive market for social networking services.
Space shuttle on course for midnight rendezvous
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Endeavour zoomed toward a midnight rendezvous with the International Space Station late Tuesday, and NASA grew ever more optimistic that the shuttle is free of any launch damage.
Shuttle Crew Inspects Heat Shields InformationWeek
Report says Apple gained US smartphone market share
Macworld - - 3 hours ago
According to market analysis firm ComScore, Apple's share of the US smartphone market grew by a full percentage point in December of 2009.
Google Android Market Share More Than Doubled In December Wall Street Journal
Hollywood brings changes for 'American Idol'
msnbc.com - - 17 minutes ago
Michael Becker / AP By Craig Berman The winter weather may be bringing another 20 inches of snow to the Washington, DC, area, but never fear!
Hooray for Hollywood! USA Today
Lil Wayne Shot Nine Music Videos Last Weekend
MTV.com - - 5 hours ago
Preparing for Wayne's (delayed) stint in jail, MC shot footage for songs from Tha Carter IV, Rebirth and Young Money LPs. By Shaheem Reid Video director David Rousseau said he and the Cash Money team might need to check the "Guinness Book of World ...
People: Oral surgery delays Lil Wayne's sentencing on gun charge San Jose Mercury News
The business behind the show
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Considering all the ink that's been spilled on NBC and Jay Leno over the past year, it just doesn't seem right to not offer some final thoughts as he prepares to wrap up his brief but tumultuous run in prime time.
Donald Trump Fires Jay Leno TMZ.com (blog)
Recap: NY Islanders vs. Nashville
Sacramento Bee - 21 minutes ago
By Sports Network Mark Streit's power-play goal tied the game with 11.1 seconds remaining in the third period, and John Tavares netted the shootout winner, as the New York Islanders snapped a season-high seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the ...
Predators-Islanders Sums New York Times
Islanders snap skid with SO win over Predators The Associated Press
As Champions March In, Their City Parties Harder
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
NEW ORLEANS - This city's two simultaneous parties - Mardi Gras season and the unending Saints Super Bowl victory celebration - came together in one big blowout Tuesday evening as the returning football champions paraded through ...
Party-happy New Orleans outdoes itself Tampabay.com
Source: Stars close to trade
ESPN - - 42 minutes ago
The Atlanta Thrashers were close to completing a trade Tuesday night which would see goalie Kari Lehtonen shipped to the Dallas Stars, a source told ESPN.
Thrashers trade Lehtonen to Dallas Atlanta Journal Constitution
Thrashers Trade Kari Lehtonen (?) Bird Watchers Anonymous
FDA to Increase Medical Radiation Oversight
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
The federal Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent forms of medical radiation, including increasingly popular CT scans, ...
FDA addresses radiation safety Los Angeles Times
FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans The Associated Press
Congress opens probe into Anthem Blue Cross rate increases
Los Angeles Times - 22 minutes ago
Two House panels announce they are investigating the hikes, which take effect March 1. Lawmakers ask the company's CEO to explain the reasons for the increases.
Officials question Anthem insurance rate hikes San Francisco Chronicle
Second wave of swine flu passes
Colusa County Sun Herald - - 1 hour ago
State and local health experts believe the second wave of the H1N1 flu virus has passed, but warned against people thinking they shouldn't get vaccinated or take other protections.
Step right up for your free H1N1 vaccination IdahoStatesman.com
Nurse to Stand Trial for Reporting Doctor
New York Times - - Feb 6, 2010
KERMIT, Tex. - It occurred to Anne Mitchell as she was writing the letter that she might lose her job, which is why she chose not to sign it.
Sticker Shock: Experts Say World Food Program's Afghan Relief Effort Overpriced
FOXNews - - Feb 6, 2010
The United Nations' World Food Program, or WFP, is preparing to launch a mammoth, three-year relief operation in Afghanistan this year for 7.4 million people at a cost of $1.2 billion - but less than half of that amount will actually ...
Former shot-caller is now spilling gang's secrets
Los Angeles Times - 22 hours ago
Showing no emotion, a former leader of the Avenues clique testifies about murder, extortion and drug deals. Ailing and in custody, he is vilified by his family, which once terrified a neighborhood.
The World Capital of Killing
New York Times - - Feb 6, 2010
It's easy to wonder how world leaders, journalists, religious figures and ordinary citizens looked the other way while six million Jews were killed in the Holocaust.
Internet rape case jolts Wyoming city
msnbc.com - Feb 6, 2010
CASPER, Wyo. - Authorities say a Casper woman was assaulted at her front door, raped at knifepoint in her living room and left bound on the floor, and they say one of the men charged in the brutal attack claimed that he thought it was invited.