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Dems seek agreement, quick vote on healt...
AP - Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened sudden...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:10 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
AP - Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened sudden...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:10 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
Pope under fire for transfer, letter on ...
AP - Germany's sex abuse scandal has now reached Pope Benedict XVI: His former archdiocese acknowledged it transferred a suspected pedophile priest while Benedict was in charg...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:23:02 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
AP - Germany's sex abuse scandal has now reached Pope Benedict XVI: His former archdiocese acknowledged it transferred a suspected pedophile priest while Benedict was in charg...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:23:02 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
2 months after Haiti quake, housing stil...
AP - Trash and sewage are piling up at the squalid tent camps that hundreds of thousands have called home since Haiti's devastating earthquake — and with torrential ...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:13:42 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
AP - Trash and sewage are piling up at the squalid tent camps that hundreds of thousands have called home since Haiti's devastating earthquake — and with torrential ...
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:13:42 GMT ( 2 hours ago )
World News
Iraq PM uses early lead to pursue new govt allies
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AP - Seizing on an early lead in Iraq's election, the prime minister's political coalition began reaching out to rivals Friday as partial results signaled a tight race that was unlikely to produce a clear-cut winner....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:51:00 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - Seizing on an early lead in Iraq's election, the prime minister's political coalition began reaching out to rivals Friday as partial results signaled a tight race that was unlikely to produce a clear-cut winner....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:51:00 GMT( 3 hours ago )
Women on the pill may live longer, study says
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AP - Women who took the birth control pill beginning in the late 1960s lived longer than those never on the pill, a new study says....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:06:44 GMT( 5 hours ago )
AP - Women who took the birth control pill beginning in the late 1960s lived longer than those never on the pill, a new study says....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:06:44 GMT( 5 hours ago )
Al-Qaida: Freed Spanish hostage converted to Islam
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AP - Al-Qaida's offshoot in North Africa said Friday it released a Spanish woman it had held captive for 100 days in Mauritania because she voluntarily converted to Islam....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:26:37 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - Al-Qaida's offshoot in North Africa said Friday it released a Spanish woman it had held captive for 100 days in Mauritania because she voluntarily converted to Islam....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:26:37 GMT( 3 hours ago )
Technology News
Privacy issues nix Netflix movie-picking contest
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AP - Netflix has canceled a sequel to a $1 million contest to improve its movie recommendations....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:50:54 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - Netflix has canceled a sequel to a $1 million contest to improve its movie recommendations....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:50:54 GMT( 3 hours ago )
iPad Camera Connection Kit missing from pre-order
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Macworld.com - While the Apple Store is allowing pre-orders for a number of accessories alongside the iPad, one accessory is missing in action: the iPad Camera Connection Kit that Apple shows off on the iPad’s specs page and elsewhere....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:46:00 GMT( 4 hours ago )
Macworld.com - While the Apple Store is allowing pre-orders for a number of accessories alongside the iPad, one accessory is missing in action: the iPad Camera Connection Kit that Apple shows off on the iPad’s specs page and elsewhere....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:46:00 GMT( 4 hours ago )
Adobe CEO 2009 pay package down 68 percent
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AP - Shantanu Narayen, the president and CEO of software maker Adobe Systems Inc., was awarded compensation valued at $5.2 million in fiscal 2009, a 68 percent decline in a year that saw the recession weaken demand for its products....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:10:53 GMT( 2 hours ago )
AP - Shantanu Narayen, the president and CEO of software maker Adobe Systems Inc., was awarded compensation valued at $5.2 million in fiscal 2009, a 68 percent decline in a year that saw the recession weaken demand for its products....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:10:53 GMT( 2 hours ago )
Politics News
Obama convenes Afghan war cabinet
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AFP - US General Stanley McChrystal briefed President Barack Obama and his war cabinet on Friday on "progress" in the first big offensive of the US Afghan surge strategy, the White House said....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:50 GMT( 2 hours ago )
AFP - US General Stanley McChrystal briefed President Barack Obama and his war cabinet on Friday on "progress" in the first big offensive of the US Afghan surge strategy, the White House said....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:50 GMT( 2 hours ago )
New Shots Fired in Health Care Ad War
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CQPolitics.com - Another round in the health care debate advertising assault were fired off Friday, with groups both for and against the Democratic-backed legislation dropping approximately $1.5 million on television and radio buys to push their side of the debate....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:21 GMT( 2 hours ago )
CQPolitics.com - Another round in the health care debate advertising assault were fired off Friday, with groups both for and against the Democratic-backed legislation dropping approximately $1.5 million on television and radio buys to push their side of the debate....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:21 GMT( 2 hours ago )
It's time to spring forward again
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AP - Good evening sunshine, America says hello, you light up our evenings, we light charcoal below....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:45:35 GMT( 7 hours ago )
AP - Good evening sunshine, America says hello, you light up our evenings, we light charcoal below....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:45:35 GMT( 7 hours ago )
Health News
Court says thimerosal did not cause autism
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AP - A federal court has ruled that the vaccine additive thimerosal does not cause autism....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:53 GMT( 2 hours ago )
AP - A federal court has ruled that the vaccine additive thimerosal does not cause autism....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:53 GMT( 2 hours ago )
FDA warning: some patients cannot process Plavix
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AP - The Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix, cautioning that some patients do not respond to the blockbuster blood thinner....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:10:19 GMT( 4 hours ago )
AP - The Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix, cautioning that some patients do not respond to the blockbuster blood thinner....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:10:19 GMT( 4 hours ago )
Kids outgrow growing pains: study
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Reuters - Most youngsters grow out of having otherwise unexplained bone and muscle aches known as growing pains, researchers from Israel report....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:06:20 GMT( 2 hours ago )
Reuters - Most youngsters grow out of having otherwise unexplained bone and muscle aches known as growing pains, researchers from Israel report....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:06:20 GMT( 2 hours ago )
U.S News
GOP leader's skinny-dip confession stuns Utah
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AP - A late-night confession by Utah's House majority leader about sitting nude in a hot tub with a minor 25 years ago has shocked this conservative state's political establishment....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:18:14 GMT( 4 hours ago )
AP - A late-night confession by Utah's House majority leader about sitting nude in a hot tub with a minor 25 years ago has shocked this conservative state's political establishment....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:18:14 GMT( 4 hours ago )
4 incendiary devices found in eastern Texas mail
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AP - At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:15:20 GMT( 4 hours ago )
AP - At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:15:20 GMT( 4 hours ago )
Va. man waits 5 months, collects $200M prize
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AP - For five months, Virginia carpenter Steve Williams lived with a secret worth millions....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:20:03 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - For five months, Virginia carpenter Steve Williams lived with a secret worth millions....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:20:03 GMT( 3 hours ago )
Business News
Stocks end mixed after mixed economic reports
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AP - Stocks finished mixed after uneven reports on retail sales and consumer confidence gave investors little new insight into the economy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:23 GMT( 2 hours ago )
AP - Stocks finished mixed after uneven reports on retail sales and consumer confidence gave investors little new insight into the economy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:23 GMT( 2 hours ago )
WaMu says it has settlement with JPMorgan, FDIC
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AP - Washington Mutual Inc. says it has resolved disputes with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. over some $4 billion at issue in the bank holding company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:47:41 GMT( 5 hours ago )
AP - Washington Mutual Inc. says it has resolved disputes with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. over some $4 billion at issue in the bank holding company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:47:41 GMT( 5 hours ago )
A happy surprise in retail sales figures
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AP - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from racking up purchases. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:03:11 GMT( 6 hours ago )
AP - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from racking up purchases. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:03:11 GMT( 6 hours ago )
Entertainment News
Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-night
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AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:52 GMT( 4 hours ago )
AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:47:52 GMT( 4 hours ago )
Corey Haim had Rx bottles, nothing illegal, authorities say
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AP - Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:56:39 GMT( 5 hours ago )
AP - Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:56:39 GMT( 5 hours ago )
ABC's Kate Snow makes jump to NBC News
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AP - ABC News reporter and "Good Morning America" weekend host Kate Snow is jumping to NBC News....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:26:03 GMT( 5 hours ago )
AP - ABC News reporter and "Good Morning America" weekend host Kate Snow is jumping to NBC News....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:26:03 GMT( 5 hours ago )
Sports News
Woman is new coach of DC high school football team
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AP - The new high school football coach in the nation's capital says being a woman has nothing to do with her getting the job....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:14:11 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - The new high school football coach in the nation's capital says being a woman has nothing to do with her getting the job....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:14:11 GMT( 3 hours ago )
No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC
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AP - John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:34:39 GMT( 3 hours ago )
AP - John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:34:39 GMT( 3 hours ago )
Turner's 37-foot buzzer beater lifts Ohio State
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AP - Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give No. 5 Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan on Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:30 GMT( 4 hours ago )
AP - Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give No. 5 Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan on Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals....
Pubished :Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:30 GMT( 4 hours ago )
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