Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Chechen rebel leader claims responsibility for attacks as at least 12 more are ... - Washington Post


Telegraph.co.uk


Chechen rebel leader claims responsibility for attacks as at least 12 more are ...

Washington Post


Suicide blasts killed at least a dozen in southern Russia Wednesday, as a Chechen rebel leader claimed responsibility for the deadly subway blasts in Moscow. Russia's president promised to continue to fight against terrorist activity. ...


Russia Seeks to Eliminate North Caucasus Terrorists

Voice of America


Moscow bombing: Chechen terrorist claims responsibility

Telegraph.co.uk


Chechen rebel Doku Umarov claims responsibility for Moscow blasts

Times Online


FOXNews -GMA news.tv -The Hindu


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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Russian blast accomplices caught on camera - ABC Online


Globe and Mail


Russian blast accomplices caught on camera

ABC Online


Security officials in Russia say they have made important breakthroughs in the investigation into the fatal bombing of the Moscow metro. Russian police say video surveillance has revealed the two suspected ...


As Moscow Was Jolted, State TV Slept

New York Times


Russia Observes National Day of Mourning

Voice of America


Two dead bodies yet to be indentified after Moscow metro blasts

RIA Novosti


BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk -Washington Post


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Monday, March 29, 2010

Moscow Metro bombing masterminds 'will be destroyed' - BBC News


Newsweek


Moscow Metro bombing masterminds 'will be destroyed'

BBC News


The masterminds behind a double suicide bombing on the Moscow Metro will be destroyed, Russia's leaders have said. The attacks, in the morning rush hour, killed at least 38 people and injured more than 60, officials say. No group has said it carried ...


Moscow bombs remind New Yorkers of constant risk

Reuters


War haunts Russia again as Moscow bombings bring fear to the streets

The Guardian


US transit security increased over Moscow blast

The Associated Press


RIA Novosti -Xinhua -Christian Science Monitor


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Pakistan-born cabdriver in Chicago accused of helping al-Qaeda - Washington Post


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Pakistan-born cabdriver in Chicago accused of helping al-Qaeda

Washington Post


A Chicago taxi driver born in Pakistan was arrested Friday on two charges of providing material support to terrorists --  »


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Friday, March 26, 2010

Obama, Medvedev Set April Signing for New Strategic Arms Pact - Voice of America


CBC.ca


Obama, Medvedev Set April Signing for New Strategic Arms Pact

Voice of America


Photo: AP President Barack Obama says the new nuclear arms reduction treaty agreed to with Russia after intense negotiations over the last year sends a strong signal that both nations are taking the lead in reducing nuclear weapons. ...


US and Russia seal deal to slash nuclear arsenals

Telegraph.co.uk


US and Russia agree treaty to cut nuclear arsenals to 1500 warheads each

Times Online


Obama Completes Arms Control Deal With Russia

New York Times


Reuters -Christian Science Monitor -BBC News


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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Obama dares Republicans to seek healthcare repeal - Reuters


ABC News


Obama dares Republicans to seek healthcare repeal

Reuters


President Barack Obama signs the health insurance reform bill during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 23, 2010. IOWA CITY, Iowa (Reuters) - President Barack Obama dared Republicans on Thursday to try to repeal his ...


Obama to pro-repeal Republicans: 'Go for it'

USA Today


Obama returns to Iowa to sell health care

CNN


'Go for it,' Obama tells GOP on health repeal

The Associated Press


New York Times -W »


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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Reading Scores Lagging Compared With Math - New York Times


WNCT


Reading Scores Lagging Compared With Math

New York Times


The nation's school children made little or no progress in reading proficiency in recent years, according to results released Wednesday from the largest nationwide reading test. The trend of sluggish achievement contrasts with dramatic ...


US 'report card' on reading: 8th-graders gain, 4th-graders don't

Christian Science Monitor


Michigan's 2009 NAEP reading scores show little change

Detroit Free Press


Colorado above average on National Report Card

Colorado Springs Gazette


MiamiHerald.com -Seattle Post Intelligencer -The Associated Press


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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Factbox: With healthcare passed, what's next for Obama? - Reuters


Times Online


Factbox: With healthcare passed, what's next for Obama?

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, eager to maintain momentum after US lawmakers passed his cornerstone overhaul of healthcare on Sunday, still faces a stack of pressing domestic issues. Here is an overview of his inbox, led by the economy ...


A look at Obama's health care overhaul law

The Associated Press


The Fix: Is a GOP-controlled House better for Obama in 2012?

Washington Post


Obama signs historic health care overhaul into law

MiamiHerald.com


USA Today -MedPage Today -msnbc.com


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Monday, March 22, 2010

Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday - Washington Post


Reuters


Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday

Washington Post


The House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, approving a Senate bill and a separate package of amendments. By Shailagh Murray, Lori Montgomery and Scott Wilson President Obama will sign landmark ...


Health Care Bill: What Does it Mean For You?

ABC News


House passes health care bill

CNN


Hospital, Medicaid Stocks Rise On Health Vote

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Democrats Need 216 Votes to Pass Health Care Reform Bill - ABC News


Reuters


Democrats Need 216 Votes to Pass Health Care Reform Bill

ABC News


After months of negotiations, closed-door meetings and persuasion by President Obama, members of the House of Representatives today will vote on the controversial $940 billion health care bill. President Obama makes final pitch to pass ...


Pelosi heckled while leading Dems to Capitol

Washington Post


Health care latest: Dems still chasing votes

CNN


House Democrats Expect to Secure Health Votes

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes - New York Times


The Hindu


Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" White House officials and House Democratic leaders worked furiously on Saturday to secure the votes needed to pass landmark health care legislation, with the outcome riding on a sm »


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches - New York Times


New York Times (blog)


Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" House Democrats, entering the final 48-hour countdown on their yearlong effort to overhaul the health care system, emerged from a caucus meeting on Friday morning amid signs that crucial votes ...


Obama: Health Care Debate is About Country's Character

CBS News


Pushing for healthcare measure, Obama c »


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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion - CNN


Washington Post


Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- A long-awaited compromise health care bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. ...


Obama Says Health Bill Is Rx for Deficit

ABC News


CBO: $940 billion health bill would help cut deficit over 10 years

Washington Post


Healthcare reform would lower deficit by $130 billion over 10 years

Christian Science Monitor


FOXNews -New York Times -MiamiHerald.com


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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk - Los Angeles Times


New York Times (blog)


Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk

Los Angeles Times


The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits. By James Oliphant The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, ...


House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote

CNN


Obama wins first convert in healthcare push

Reuters


Critics Ch »


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters - USA Today


ESPN


It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters

USA Today


Tiger Woods will end his self-imposed "indefinite break" from golf April 8 by making his long-awaited return to the game on the h »


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Monday, March 15, 2010

Obama Drops Objections to Sweetheart Deals as House Moves to Craft Health Care ... - FOXNews


MiamiHerald.com


Obama Drops Objections to Sweetheart Deals as House Moves to Craft Health Care ...

FOXNews


The White House is backing down from efforts to drop "sweetheart" deals poisoning health care legislation as House Budget Committee Democrats meet Monday to craft a final bill that does not yet have a price tag. WASHINGTON -- The White House is backing ...


Health care puts House Dems on the line

CNN


Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill

The Associated Press


A Big Week for Health Care Reform: What Could Happen Next?

CBS News


ABC News -USA Today -Bizjournals.com


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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee - New York Times


Reuters


Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" In the f »


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Friday, March 12, 2010

Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care - Washington Post


CNN


Obama delays Asia trip to focus on on health care

Washington Post


President Obama has delayed his upcoming trip to Asia by three days to remain in Washington for what could be the climax of his year-long battle for health care reform, his press secretary announced via Twitter ...


Obama Delays Asia Trip as Dems Wrangle Health Care Votes

ABC News


Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care

The Associated Press


Obama Delays Trip to Indonesia to Work on Health Care

FOXNews


Reuters -New York Times -USA Today


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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Major Aftershock Jolts Chile - New York Times


New York Times


Major Aftershock Jolts Chile

New York Times


Spectators and journalists at the inauguration of Sebastián Piñera as Chile's new president reacted to an aftershock a few minutes before the start of the ceremony inside Congress in Valparaiso on Thursday. By JACK HEALY A major aftershock shook ...


New Chile quake as Pinera sworn in as president

BBC News


7.2-magnitude quake hits Chile

CNN International


Chile aftershock measured at 7.2 magnitude

Reuters


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Corey Haim Dead After Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose - ABC News


Globe and Mail


Corey Haim Dead After Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose

ABC News


Actor Corey Haim attends the 3rd Annual Avant Garde Fashion Event and "Shark City" After Party presented by Roberto Cav »


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Runaway Prius and More Acceleration Problems at Toyota - BloggingStocks (blog)


The Guardian


A Runaway Prius and More Acceleration Problems at Toyota

BloggingStocks (blog)


The good news for Toyota (TM) is that no one was hurt, but it appears that the acceleration problem with some of its cars may not be over. According to the California Highway Patrol, a gentleman driving a Prius c »


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Monday, March 8, 2010

'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner - New York Post


The Guardian


'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner

New York Post


The sm »


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes

Los Angeles Times


At least 27 people are killed and more than 40 injured as mortars and bombs cast a p »


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