Triple Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 29 in Iraq – Voice of America
March 3, 2010
Triple Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 29 in Iraq – Voice of America
 Globe and Mail |
Triple Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 29 in Iraq
Voice of America Iraqi police say at least 29 people were killed and more than 40 others wounded in three suicide bomb attacks in the northern city of Baquba Wednesday. Two car bombers struck in quick succession near police stations, while the third attacker approached … Suicide bombers kill 31 in Iraqi city before poll Iraq suicide bombers target city of Baquba Suicide Bombers Kill Dozens as Iraq Vote Nears |
Jerry Brown Joins California Contest – Wall Street Journal
 Los Angeles Times |
Jerry Brown Joins California Contest
Wall Street Journal SAN FRANCISCO—California Attorney General Jerry Brown entered the state's gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a likely clash between an old-guard Democrat and a new breed of Republican bearing Silicon Valley business credentials. … Can Jerry Brown shed 'Gov. Moonbeam' label? Jerry Brown will try to be California's governor again Brown OKs allowances to officials for vehicles |
Passport probe: AFP officers in Israel – ABC Online
 Times Online |
Passport probe: AFP officers in Israel
ABC Online Three Australians had their identities stolen for fake passports, which were used in the assassination. (AFP) An Australian Federal Police (AFP) team has arrived in Israel to investigate the misuse of Australian … Dubai: Israeli premier faces arrest Assassins beware: Abu Dhabi updates surveillance What did they know and when did they know it? / Startup linked to Dubai hit |
Australia police head to Israel over Dubai slaying – The Associated Press
March 2, 2010
Australia police head to Israel over Dubai slaying – The Associated Press
Times Online |
Australia police head to Israel over Dubai slaying
The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Australian police and passport officials are being dispatched to Israel to meet with three dual Australian-Israeli nationals whose passports were used in the slaying of a top Hamas operative in Dubai, a spokeswoman for Australia's … Dubai to screen Israeli arrivals Dubai Limits Israeli Entry After Killing Dubai assassins drag America into row over fake passports |
Brown seeks governor’s mansion — or at least the office — again – CNN
 Washington Post |
Brown seeks governor's mansion — or at least the office — again
CNN Jerry Brown, the once and future California governor? The current state attorney general leads in polls. (CNN) — You could make a serious argument that Jerry Brown is the most unconventional politician America has ever … Jerry Brown to announce bid for governor today Jerry Brown to announce bid for governor Tuesday In California, Brown Is Said to Be Seeking His Old Job Back |
One Senator Holds Up Bill, in New Level of Gridlock – Wall Street Journal
 BBC News |
One Senator Holds Up Bill, in New Level of Gridlock
Wall Street Journal The Senate tied itself in knots Monday as it tried to get around a single lawmaker's objection to a spending bill, a showdown that has become emblematic of capital's partisan gridlock. Sen. Jim Bunning (R., Ky. … Bunning hurls curve, halts aid | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/02/2010 Wild pitches from Sen. Bunning Single US senator freezes unemployment payment |
Voters finally get a say in rough Texas primary – The Associated Press
March 2, 2010
Voters finally get a say in rough Texas primary – The Associated Press
 Kansas City Star |
Voters finally get a say in rough Texas primary
The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Voters will finally get their chance Tuesday to weigh in on Texas' long, rough gubernatorial primary. Both Republican Gov. Rick Perry and rival Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison planned a last round of public appearances in Dallas, … Can Republican gubernatorial candidates mend the rift by November? In Texas governor showdown, nice doesn't cut it On Primary Eve, Texas Race Seems Close No More |
President Obama’s cholesterol of 209 means too many sweets, cheeseburgers – New York Daily News
 New York Daily News |
President Obama's cholesterol of 209 means too many sweets, cheeseburgers
New York Daily News WASHINGTON – Memo to Michelle Obama: Besides taking on childhood obesity, you might try keeping your husband away from the dessert cart. The spike in President Obama's cholesterol level detected during a physical exam Sunday was … Kick the cancer sticks, Mr. President Obama in excellent health, doctor says, but he should quit smoking Obama still struggling with smoking |
President Obama still smoking? Doctor’s note may be smoking gun – New York Daily News
February 28, 2010
President Obama still smoking? Doctor’s note may be smoking gun – New York Daily News
 KATU |
President Obama still smoking? Doctor's note may be smoking gun
New York Daily News WASHINGTON – President Obama's doctors hinted Sunday that he still might be sneaking smokes when Michelle and the kids aren't around to yell at him. Obama's routine physical at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center found him in "excellent … Obama in great health but struggles with smoking Facts and figures on Obama's physical Obama: Thumbs up after physical |
Pelosi Confident on Health Vote – Wall Street Journal
 FOXNews (blog) |
Pelosi Confident on Health Vote
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday expressed confidence that Democrats would have enough votes to pass a broad health-care overhaul, but acknowledged that it could come at a political cost to lawmakers who back the measure … Republicans Gird for Democrats' End Run on Health Care Dems, GOP Divided on Health Care Costs Pelosi's job to pass health care gets tougher every day |
PA moves cabinet meeting to Hebron to protest Israel heritage sites – Ha’aretz
 National Post |
PA moves cabinet meeting to Hebron to protest Israel heritage sites
Ha’aretz Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad plans to hold his government's weekly cabinet meeting in Hebron on Monday, in an effort to raise public and international awareness about Israel's … Israeli police, Palestinians clash at holy site Israeli police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City Tension high in Jerusalem |
SeaWorld says Shamu Believe show will resume Saturday – Daily Press
February 26, 2010
SeaWorld says Shamu Believe show will resume Saturday – Daily Press
However, SeaWorld President and General Manager Jim Atchison said trainers will not be allowed in the water at the theme parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio while they conduct their review. Atchison addressed the media from a podium stationed in front of a large window showing the park’s
‘Growing Pains’ actor Andrew Koenig found dead in Vancouver – Contra Costa Times
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say “Growing Pains” actor Andrew Koenig has been found dead. At a press conference in the downtown park where his body was found, police said foul play was not suspected, but would not release a cause of death because the coroner is still investigating. The actor’s
Myanmar court rejects Suu Kyi appeal – Reuters
February 26, 2010
Myanmar court rejects Suu Kyi appeal – Reuters
A pro-democracy activist for Myanmar holds a portrait of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in New Delhi August 12, 2009. Credit: Reuters/Adnan Abidi YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her house
Teacher Killed at Tacoma, Wash., Elementary School – FOX News
TACOMA, Wash. — A man who shot and killed a special education teacher Friday as she walked into her Tacoma, Wash., elementary school recently made bail after being arrested for violating a protective order she obtained in September 2008. Tacoma Police spokesman Mark Fulghum says the two had
SeaWorld says Shamu Believe show will resume Saturday – Daily Press
However, SeaWorld President and General Manager Jim Atchison said trainers will not be allowed in the water at the theme parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio while they conduct their review. Atchison addressed the media from a podium stationed in front of a large window showing the park’s
Wind spreads fire at Surf Hotel in Hampton, NH to nearby businesses – NECN
(NECN: Jennifer Eagan, Hampton Beach, NH) – The howling wind quickly spread flames at the unoccupied Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Several buildings, including an arcade and a restaurant, caught fire. Firefighters from Maine and Massachusetts headed to the coastal town to help contain
Novatel Wireless shares drop after weak forecast – San Francisco Chronicle
February 26, 2010
Novatel Wireless shares drop after weak forecast – San Francisco Chronicle
The stock was down 69 cents, or 9.4 percent, to $6.66 in afternoon trading. Shares have traded between $4.99 and $13.70 over the past year. Novatel, which makes modems and wireless networking gear, said Thursday after the close that it expects an adjusted loss of 8 cents per share on sales of $70
SeaWorld says Shamu Believe show will resume Saturday – Daily Press
However, SeaWorld President and General Manager Jim Atchison said trainers will not be allowed in the water at the theme parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio while they conduct their review. Atchison addressed the media from a podium stationed in front of a large window showing the park’s
SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length – Orlando Sentinel
February 24, 2010
SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length – Orlando Sentinel
 CBC.ca |
SeaWorld trainer killed, and TV speculates at length
Orlando Sentinel WKMG-Channel 6 went wall to wall with SeaWorld coverage, and this was a case of more not being necessarily better. Anchors, with few certain facts, had to stretch to fill the time. The stations interrupted regular programming for a SeaWorld news … Sea World San Diego closes Shamu show after deadly whale incident in Orlando Whale kills trainer at Florida's SeaWorld Whale kills its trainer in front of visitors to amusement park |
Turkish leaders to meet as coup plot storm gathers – Reuters
 Reuters |
Turkish leaders to meet as coup plot storm gathers
Reuters ISTANBUL, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Turkey's political and military leaders meet on Thursday as a storm gathers over a coup plot investigation against the armed forces which is threatening stability and investor confidence in the EU-candidate … Turkey Unsettled by Officer Arrests Turkey coup plot: 12 officers charged as government takes on military Turkey Risks Worst Currency Slump on Army Arrests, Options Show |
Toyoda Is Wary Star Of Kabuki At Capitol – Wall Street Journal
 Reuters |
Toyoda Is Wary Star Of Kabuki At Capitol
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda came here to mend fences. But first, he and lawmakers had to bridge an ocean of confusion. Consider the frustration of US Rep. Edolphus Towns (D., NY), … Recalled Toyotas are not safe,' transportation secretary says Lawmakers blast Toyota, US agency at hearing Toyota Doesn't 'Run Away' From Problems, Toyoda Says |
Director of state hospital that treats child molesters accused of repeatedly … – Los Angeles Times
February 24, 2010
Director of state hospital that treats child molesters accused of repeatedly … – Los Angeles Times
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Director of state hospital that treats child molesters accused of repeatedly …
Los Angeles Times The executive director of Napa State Hospital, a Northern California mental institution whose patients include convicted child molesters, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexually molesting a foster child in his care for more than a decade. … Napa State Hospital director arrested on child molestation charges Hospital Director Arrested on 35 Counts of Child Molestation Man arrested on suspicion of molesting Long Beach youth |
Argentina asks UN to bring UK into talks on Falklands – BBC News
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Argentina asks UN to bring UK into talks on Falklands
BBC News Argentina has formally asked United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to bring the UK into talks over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana said he had asked Mr Ban to help stop Britain from "further … Argentina appeals to UN over Falklands oil drilling UN help sought in Falklands dispute Falklands oil: Britain paves the way for talks with Argentina |
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit – Washington Post
February 18, 2010
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit – Washington Post
 CBS News |
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit
Washington Post President Barack Obama with commission chairmen Erskine B. Bowles and Alan K. Simpson, right. (Charles Dharapak/associated Press) By Lori Montgomery With the national debt soaring, Republican leaders reluctantly consented Thursday to join Democrats on … Obama sets up panel to tackle debt Bipartisan Commission Is Established to Cut Debt The VAT Commission |
US approves settlement for black farmers – Washington Post
 Washington Post |
US approves settlement for black farmers
Washington Post As president of the Black Farmers Association, John F. Boyd Jr. of Baskerville, Va., frequently lobbied members of Congress. (Melina Mara/the Washington Post) By Carrie Johnson The Obama administration announced a $1.25 billion settlement Thursday to … Black farmers: Government to fund racial bias settlement Black farmers win $1.25 billion in discrimination suit Deal Nearer for Farmers in Bias Case |
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident – CNN
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident
CNN (CNN) — Robin Dehaven usually replaces windows. On Thursday morning, after a small plane crashed into an Austin, Texas, office building, he was breaking them, having rushed into the burning structure to help people escape. Dehaven, an Army veteran who … Man Angry at IRS Crashes Plane Into Building Attacks on IRS and its employees are all to common Protester Crashes Plane Into IRS Office |
Climate pact appears increasingly fragile; UN official quits – Washington Post
 The Guardian |
Climate pact appears increasingly fragile; UN official quits
Washington Post Just two months after patching together a climate deal in Copenhagen, the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are trying to figure out how to keep the fragile accord together, while the United Nations, … Top UN Climate Diplomat Announces Resignation UN Climate Change Chief Stepping Down Profile: Yvo de Boer |
