NEWS.com.au | Death toll from Chile earthquake toll jumps to 708 BBC News The number of people confirmed dead after Chile's earthquake has soared 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 ... Chilean president says 708 killed in earthquake Scientists defend warning after tsunami nonevent Chile earthquake: death toll continues to rise |
CTV.ca | Updated tsunami warning system in action msnbc.com The tsunami alerts issued in the wake of Saturday's earthquake in Chile demonstrate how much more information is available about potential seismic threats, more than five years after the catastrophic Indian Ocean quake and tsunami. ... Hawaii Tsunami: Waves Surge Ashore on Big Island Earthquake in Chile Chile Quake Is One of the Biggest in a Century |
Reuters | 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 stepping down White House social secretary to step down White House social secretary Rogers resigning |
FOXNews (blog) | We're back at the health summit, still talking about insurance reform. USA Today A major topic: How to insure people who have pre-existing conditions or are otherwise sick and can't get insurance. Obama and the Democrats want to require » |
Reuters | Lawmaker says "embarassing day" for Toyota chief Houston Chronicle © 2010 AP WASHINGTON â€" A House lawmaker is pointing to documents showing Toyota celebrating $100 million in savings by avoiding a broad safety rec » |
Washington Post | Panel on Obama Unveiling His Own Health Care Plan FOXNews This is a rush transcript of "Special Report With Bret Baier" from February 22, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: I don't want to see this meeting turn into political theatre with each side simply ... The Obama health care soundtrack Poll Shows Less Fear on Health Care Overhaul The search for elusive common ground on health care reform |
New York Daily News | Details of Obama Health Care Plan ABC News By AP AP President Barack Obama released a health care overhaul proposal Monday that builds on legislation passed Christmas Eve by the Senate, and makes some changes to placate Democrats in the House. Here are some of the main features: â€"HOW MANY ... Health care push loses jobs component Factbox: Winners, losers in Obama health proposal Obama Health Plan Costs $950 Billion |
Globe and Mail | Petraeus: Marjah start of long campaign BBC News The head of US Central Command has said the current offensive around the southern Afghan town of Marjah is the initial operation of a long campaign. Gen David Petraeus told NBC that the offensive was part of a revised strategy for combating insurgents ... 4 more NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan Petraeus Warns to Expect More US Casualties in Afghanistan Petraeus warns 'disjointed' Taliban of long campaign |
Reuters | TAKE-A-LOOK-Obama tries to revive healthcare reform effort Reuters US President Barack Obama is expected to publish his healthcare plan as early as Sunday or Monday, combining features of the two Democratic bills passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, congressional aides and health advocates say. ... Obama Presses Parties on Health |
Telegraph.co.uk | PREACH IT! Do Tiger Woods' mistresses deserve an apology too? Los Angeles Times Not everyone was riveted by the deflated-looking Tiger Woods, who apologized in that closely controlled speech this morning. One of Tiger's mistresses is still sore. During his speech, Woods apologized to pretty much everyone in the greater northern ... US PGA head believes Woods' apology 'heartfelt' Public statement is just the first step to repair Tiger Woods' reputation Tiger Woods Statement Text |
Reuters | Pilot deliberately crashed into Texas building, official says CNN (CNN) -- The pilot of a sm » |
Malaysia Star | Obama Starts Push to Cast Stimulus Bill as a Success New York Times President Obama spoke about the economic recovery act on Wednesday, a year to the day that he signed the bill into law. By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON â€" President Obama defended his year-old economic recovery package on Wednesday, arguing that the ... Obama, GOP debate success of stimulus at one-year mark Obama defends $787-billion stimulus plan Obama touts success of stimulus package on anniversary of signing |
CNN International | In Bid to Revive Nuclear Power, US Is Backing New Reactors New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama told an enthusiastic audience of union officials on Tuesday that the Energy Department has approved a loan guarantee intended to underwrite construction of two nuclear reactors in Georgia, with taxpayers ... Nuclear power aids White House climate push Loan guarantees pave way for first new US nuclear reactors in years Obama urges new round of nuclear power plants |
Los Angeles Times | 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, ... Indiana's Evan Bayh to retire from Senate Bayh won't seek Senate re-election, source says Bye Bayh: Senator Evan Bayh to Retire in Big Blow to Democrats |
CTV.ca | UK role in Afghan offensive 'goes to plan', MoD says BBC News The first stage of a major Nato offensive in Afghanistan involving some 1000 British troops has gone to plan, the Ministry of Defence has said. British soldiers are among the 15000 Nato troops searching for the Taliban in Marjah and Nad Ali in Helmand. ... NATO says 12 Afghan civilians dead in missile strike Afghan Civilians Killed in Offensive on Taliban Afghanistan war: Marjah battle as tough as F » |
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 » |
BBC News | Some key dates in Patrick Kennedy's life Boston Globe 1986 -- As a senior at Phillips Academy in Massachusetts, checks into the Spofford H » |
Newsweek | Iran crushes opposition protests with violence Times Online Iran's regime thwarted the opposition's hopes of turning the 31st anniversary celebrations of the Islamic revolution into another massive protest today. It out-manoeuvred the so-c » |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama sets up task force on childhood obesity CNN Michelle Obama and Cabinet members look on as President Obama signs memorandum on childhood obesity. Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama signed a memorandum Tuesday establishing a new federal task force to tackle the growing problem of childhood ... White House launches fight against childhood obesity The Obamas battle childhood obesity Michelle Obama launches campaign on child obesity |
Globe and Mail | Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy USA Today FORT LAUDERDALE -- Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning. ... Indianapolis Colts squander opportunities Payton, Brees say 2009 Saints will walk together forever as champions Payton's gutsy ch » |
CBC.ca | Iran Asserts Space Ambition amid US Moon Problem Press TV The United States may have the muscle power to drive a wedge between the West and Iran, but when it comes to aerospace technology Tehran's future looks brighter. Having already taken the lead in the Middle East as the first country ... Iran's president orders higher enrichment of uranium Iran to enrich uranium to 20 pc Al-Qaeda threat to US greater than Iran: Clinton |
CBC.ca | Postal Service Suspended in Mid-Atlantic Areas Hit With Storm FOXNews Come rain, sleet ... but no snow? US Postal Service suspends service to areas hit hard with snow. AP Feb. 6: A worker plows snow to clear a sidewalk in Lafayette Park, across from the White House in Washington. Postal delivery was suspended Saturday ... Big Snowstorm Barrels Into Capital |
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Advocate.com | Obama wades into prayer politics with Tim Tebow, 'Family' USA Today Are you in the pew with the power prayers? You might wonder this morning as the prayer playoffs kick off. The heavy favorite is, of course, the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington with evangelical footb » |
