Reuters | Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan CNN (CNN) -- Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast on Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage. Authorities urged residents to stay away because a second and third ... Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes Quake-triggered tsunami waves hit Japan 320000 evacuated as tsunami reaches Japan |
Salem-News.Com | Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles away. A tsunami warning was issued for ... Massive earthquake hits Chile Chile earthquake: 'Everyone fears aftershocks' Powerful earthquake rattles Chile |
The Hindu | Parties as split as ever on health | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/26/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer After a 71/2-hour summit, Obama suggested Democrats may go it alone to try to pass an overhaul. By Charles Babington Associated Press WASHINGTON - Giving no ground, President Obama and Republican leaders fought forcefully for their competing visions of ... Obama, Democrats ponder next healthcare moves Health summit shows divergent views At summit, Republicans prove they aren't putting America's health first |
National Post | Whale kills trainer in front of SeaWorld audience in Orlando Washington Post SAYING GOODBYE: The family of Army Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian -- wife Amber Christian, left, mother Donna B » |
Kansas City Star | Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely FOXNews AP The measure cleared a key hurdle on Monday when the Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown, and four other Republicans broke party ranks to defeat a procedural maneuver to block a final vote. WASHINGTON -- Companies that hire the unemployed would ... Outside donations buoyed Brown W » |
Reuters | President targets rise in health insurance rates Boston Globe WASHINGTON - President Obama will propose today giving the federal government new power to block excessive rate increases by insurance companies, as he rolls out comprehensive legislation to revamp the nation's health care system, White House officials ... Obama proposal targets insurance-rate increases Obama has insurers in sight as he sets health plan Obama to Propose New Reading and Math Standards |
Globe and Mail | Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state Boston Globe Alexander Haig Jr. also served as White House chief of staff during the Nixon administration. He was a four-star general. (Mark Wilson/Globe Staff/File 1988) By Mark Feeney Alexander M. Haig Jr., who as secretary of state declared “I'm in control ... Loss of 'great American' Alexander Haig mourned Adviser Alexander Haig dies at age 85 Alexander Haig Dies at Age 85 |
New York Daily News | Conservatives Plot Comeback With Renewed Energy ABC News It's a three-day conservative bliss-fest packed with celebrities, political power players and nerve-hitting speeches. And with a new momentum to revitalize the Republican Party, attendees at the annual Conservative Political Action ... LMFAO Rapper: Mitt Romney "Assaulted" Me Rapper Sky Blu Is Mitt Romney Attacker Rapper: Mitt Romney's 'Vulcan grip' sparked dust-up |
The Hindu | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
msnbc.com | White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold New York Times Shaun White was the defending champion in the event, having won gold at the Turin Games in 2006. More Photos > By JOHN BRANCH WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" Shaun White won the gold medal in the men's halfpipe competition Wednesday at Cypress ... Shaun White soars to repeat gold in snowboard halfpipe White defends halfpipe gold medal White takes Olympic gold ... with a McTwist |
Times Online | Obama announces loans to build nuclear plants MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced his administration's first nuclear energy loan guarantee -- $8.33 billion to build the first new US reactors in almost 30 years. The loan-guarantee offer was granted to Georgia ... $8b set aside for nuclear plant Nuclear Industry Gets Lift, No 'Renaissance' From US Loan Aid Obama Unveils Loan Guarantees for Nuclear Plant |
World News | Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report Times Online The top military commander of the Taleban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured in Karachi in a secret raid by Pakistani and US intelligence forces, according to a report. Citing US government officials, the New York Times newspaper said Mr ... Top Taliban commander captured, US official says Taliban's No. 2 Commander Captured in Pakistan |
Times Online | Twelve Taliban killed in NATO offensive: Afghan official Reuters MARJAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Twelve Taliban fighters were killed overnight in a NATO offensive against the group's last stronghold in Afghanistan's most violent province, a government official said. The assault, one of NATO's biggest against the ... US, Afghan Troops Expand Control in Taliban Stronghold » |
The Guardian | Taliban leaders flee as marines hit stronghold Times Online American marines landed by helicopter in a pre-dawn assault on the Taliban stronghold of Marjah, seizing two central shopping bazaars and firing rockets at Taliban fighters who attacked from mud-w » |
Times Online | Canadians bursting with pride as Winter Games open USA Today VANCOUVER â€" Canadian pride was in full view Friday night as the opening ceremonies offici » |
Reuters | Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON â€" Rep. Patrick Kennedy has decided not to seek re-election after eight terms in Congress, saying his life is "taking a new direction" just months after the death of his father and mentor, Sen. Edward Kennedy. The Rhode Island Democrat taped ... Rep Patrick Kennedy won't seek re-election: report Rep. Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election AP source: Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI |
CBC.ca | Charlie Wilson, Texas Congressman Linked to Foreign Intrigue, Dies at 76 New York Times Charlie Wilson, a 12-term Texas congressman who was best known for his playboy ways until he masterminded a covert effort to funnel billions of dollars in arms to Afghan rebels fighting the Soviets in the 1980s, died Wednesday in ... Former Rep. Charlie Wilson dies; led US support of Afghans against Soviets Looking Back: An Interview with Charlie Wilson Charlie Wilson, former Soviet nemesis and congressman, dies at 76 |
New York Daily News | State Senate votes to boot Sen. Hiram Monserrate, citing his misdemeanor ... New York Daily News ALBANY - The state Senate voted to boot embattled Sen. Hiram Monserrate on Tuesday night, citing the lawmaker's conviction in the assault on his girlfriend. The dramatic vote came after hours of impassioned closed-door ... Lawmakers Expel NY State Senator Over Assault NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker State Senate expels Monserrate |
CBC.ca | 'Iran can definitely enrich uranium to 20%' Press TV Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran is definitely capable of enriching uranium to 20 percent. Salehi made the remarks on Monday in response to French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, who had described the plan as ... Iran official: Window for nuke deal open New sanctions urged over Iran move Gates Shores Up » |
Washington Post | Sarah Palin, Vocal and Ready ... but for What? New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Without leaving home, Sarah Palin will be able to reach much of her political base, courtesy of a soon-to-be-built television studio in her living room paid for by her newest media patron, Fox News. ... Tea Party Convention Gives Boost to Aspiring Elected Officials 'Tea party' convention a forum for woes, worries Some takeaways from Nashville |
Telegraph.co.uk | Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts sworn in to Senate Los Angeles Times His replacement of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy means Democrats no longer have the 60 votes they need to avert a GOP filibuster. By Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - President Obama and the Democrats relinquished a crucial Senate seat Thursday ... Brown sworn in as US senator from Massachusetts Scott Brown Sworn In as 41st GOP Senator, Says Stimulus 'Didn't Create One New ... Sen. Brown, R-Mass., is sworn in |
Telegraph.co.uk | McCain appears to shift stance on 'don't ask, don't tell' policy Washington Post Three years ago, Republican Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) was pretty clear about his stand on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. A former war hero, McCain said he would support ending the ban once the military's top brass ... Mullen says gay ban in military should be lifted Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen supports right of gays to serve in military Gay Ban Should Be Lifted, Mullen Says |
