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 In Focus: Senate Candidate Drops Out Of Race Due To Shyness
KNOXVILLE, TN--Donald Miller told his campaign manager to tell the people that Tennessee would be better off with a more confident, outgoing representative.
(less...)In response to President Obama's call for compromise, several lawmakers have concocted their own health care reform bills. Here are some...
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Sports: Chris Bosh Out For Season After Cutting Open Knee To See How It Works
TORONTO—The Raptors medical staff announced Tuesday that Chris Bosh will miss the rest of the season after the inquisitive forward cut open his knee with a steak knife in an effort to look inside and see how the joint works.
(less...)SPRINGDALE, AR—The dynamic processes by which matter and energy function in the physical world ground to a halt Thursday night as 7-year-old...
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Lenny Dykstra, Head Case
A woman who briefly worked for Lenny Dykstra charges that the former baseball star groped her breasts and tried to push her down on a bed in his Los Angeles mansion after the ex-athlete solicited a "blow job," according to a federal court filing.
(less...)While on patrol early Sunday morning at a mall in Orangeburg, South Carolina, a cop noticed a parked Chevy conversion van rocking.
(less...)Claiming that the sale of baby bottles designed to look like Budweiser and Miller Lite bottles infringes on its valuable trademarks, the Anheuser-Busch company yesterday filed a federal lawsuit against a Maryland firm offering products "for your little drinker."
(less...)In chronicling the National Enquirer's latest bid for respectability, The New York Times today glowingly details the tabloid's sleuthing on the John Edwards trail (and the publication's related Pulitzer Prize bid).
(less...)A Kentucky woman is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly squirting breast milk into the face of a female jailer.
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Gamers prove their metal as rock stars
Jess Hu is a child care provider from Brooklyn, New York, but for 20 hours a week, she's a rock star. That's how much she estimates she plays the video game "Rock Band."
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Police: Burglar uses church equipment to view porn
AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Second-degree burglary charges have been filed against an Ames man who broke into a church where he allegedly used the institution's electronic equipment to watch pornography. Police allege the 55-year-old man broke into the First Christian Church on Thursday. After gathering items from around the building, he is believed to have gone to the basement to spend the night....
(less...)WEST CAPE MAY, N.J. (AP) -- Someone is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town. An unknown person dubbed The Midnight Knitter by West Cape May residents is covering tree branches and lamp poles with little sweaters under cover of darkness....
(less...)THERMAL, Calif. (AP) -- They say crime doesn't pay. For one robber in California, it did - but not much. Authorities in Riverside County say a woman with a gun robbed 11 customers at a market and got away with $6....
(less...)BLAIR, Neb. (AP) -- A 37-year-old woman was accused of putting her 14-year-old behind the wheel because she was too drunk to drive. The woman was arrested Saturday after Washington County Sheriff's deputies stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 75 because of erratic driving. Deputies found the woman's 14-year-old son in the driver's seat and two other minors - ages 14 and 17 - in the car....
(less...)TISHOMINGO, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma Gas and Electric officials said a pole climbing bobcat is to blame for a power outage in southern Oklahoma OG&E spokesman Brian Alford said repair crews found the smoldering body of the bobcat Tuesday at the top of a utility pole in Johnston County. The power outage left about 3,100 customers without power about 9:30 p.m. and power was restored about 10:45 p.m....
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Entertainment
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms.
(less...)Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
(less...)Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly says her marriage to fellow presenter Vernon Kay is "worth fighting" for.
(less...)The first official midweek singles chart shows that Tinie Tempah is due to hold on to the number one spot for a second week.
(less...)Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for a "serious breakdown" and depression.
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Corey Haim prolonged tragic Hollywood tradition
(AP)
AP - Corey Haim's story is sadly familiar in Hollywood: A teen talent who discovered drugs as he tasted his first success and whose personal problems increased as his star-power faded.
(less...)AP - Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers.
(less...)AP - An Israeli novel and a collection of Russian poetry have won prizes for best English-language translation.
(less...)AP - Let's get right to the point. "The Scottsboro Boys" is a staggeringly inventive piece of musical theater.
(less...)AP - A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at "Two and a Half Men" after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of CBS' top-rated sitcom.
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Video: Bowling for Employment
Losing a job in this recession can be traumatic, but for some it is an opportunity to follow a dream. Ben Tracy shows us one man whose dreams of professional bowling came true.
(less...)Teen Idols Including Ralph Macchio and Alyssa Milano Weigh In On Actor's Death
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(less...)Former "Tonight" Host Chose One Lone Twitterer to Follow, Now She's Become Hugely Popular Online
(less...)Actor Will Soon Return After Undergoing Rehab that Temporarily Halted Production of CBS' Top-rated Sitcom
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Alessandra Ambrosio: Victoria's Too-Skinny Secret?
Ambrosio and more models are calling attention to the skinny vs. curvy debate.
alessandraambrosio - Victoria's Secret - Model - Victoria - New York City
(less...)Corey Haim dies after apparent drug overdose. The former 1980s child star struggled with addiction throughout his life.
CoreyHaim - Drug overdose - Lost Boys - CoreyFeldman - Two Coreys
(less...)Celebrities kiss
People - Simon Cowell - Celebrities - Arts - Relationships
(less...)Big Remakes to Hit Big Screen and TV
Movies - Arts - Television - Programs - United States
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Charlie Sheen due back on `Two and a Half Men'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at "Two and a Half Men" after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of CBS' top-rated sitcom....
(less...)CONWAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers....
(less...)LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Corey Haim's story is sadly familiar in Hollywood: A teen talent who discovered drugs as he tasted his first success and whose personal problems increased as his star-power faded....
(less...)NEW YORK (AP) -- An Israeli novel and a collection of Russian poetry have won prizes for best English-language translation....
(less...)LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death...
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Health
Healthier men want more sex for more years
Healthier men, no matter their age, are going to have better sex more frequently and desire it more often than healthier women.
(less...)Francisca Terrazas and other Latinas are about 1.5 times more likely than Anglos to develop Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, a new report says. Read how her family copes.
(less...)I have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis. It would seem like every six months or so, I have an episode where I am unable to go to work for about three days because I develop a temperature, swollen lymph nodes, (recently, swollen, inflammed tonsils) headaches and skin flora on my scalp. How is skin flora associated with sinusitis? Will this ever stop?
(less...)As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
(less...)Some women avoid drinking calorie-filled cocktails, wine, and beer because they're worried about packing on the pounds. Now, a new study suggests that women who are moderate drinkers actually tend to gain less weight over time than teetotalers.
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Hospital rap over medicine errors
Too many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says.
(less...)Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests.
(less...)Skin transplant surgery can be an effective way of treating the skin disease vitiligo, say US researchers.
(less...)Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
(less...)There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
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Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given
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AP - A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an excess of medical tests.
(less...)AP - Too many pregnant women who want to avoid a repeat cesarean delivery are being denied the chance, concludes a government panel that urged doctors to rethink litigation-spurred policies that have swung the pendulum back toward the days of "once a C-section, always a C-section."
(less...)AP - As they scrambled recently to trace the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds around the country, investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention successfully used a new tool for the first time — the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries.
(less...)AP - Eleven days after her son Benjamin's birth by C-section, Linda Coale awoke in the middle of the night in pain, one leg badly swollen. Just as her doctor returned her phone call asking what to do, she dropped dead from a blood clot.
(less...)AP - The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease.
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Video: Sugar to Replace Corn Syrup?
High fructose corn syrup is used as a sweetener for many popular foods, but recently there has been a push to replace it by going back to sugar. Michelle Miller has the story.
(less...)Eye on Health: Health Advocates Demonize the Sugar Substitute, But Scientists Say Controversy is all Hype
(less...)Some states respond to struggling schools by lowering their expectations, but a new approach is aimed toward getting U.S students back in the front of the international class. Mark Strassmann reports.
(less...)Nearly 25% of Adults Ages 25 to 60 Reported Being Too Tired to Have Sex with Partner, National Sleep Foundation Survey Shows
(less...)Leader of Final Exit Network Hopes Group's Work Will Be Validated in Court Case
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FDA to Investigate Possible Osteoporosis Drug-Femur Fracture Link After ABC N...
The agency says it will work with outside experts to gather more information.
Food and Drug Administration - Osteoporosis - Health - Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Conditions and Diseases
(less...)The death of 38-year-old actor Corey Haim by an alleged prescription drug overdose has cast renewed light on the question of whether an addict can truly "recover" -- particularly in light of accounts, including his own, that he had cleaned up his life.
CoreyHaim - Addiction - Health - Lost Boys - Substance abuse
(less...)Cesarean births are at an all-time high and fewer women are giving birth vaginally following a cesarean section, spurring the National Institute of Health to reassess current recommendations on birthing practices.
Childbirth - Health - Caesarean section - Reproductive Health - Pregnancy and Birth
(less...)Thirty-somethings can expect to enjoy at least another 30 years of sex, researchers have found. At age 30, men will be sexually active for another 35 years, while women will be active for another 30. And the findings are even better for older adults.
Human sexual behavior - Sexuality - Health - Old age - Sex Education
(less...)FDA report finds company behind nationwide seasoning recall that includes Pringles continued selling and shipping products after finding salmonella.
Food & Drug Administration - Salmonella - Food and Related Products - Business - procter-gamble
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Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given
NEW YORK (AP) -- A troublingly high number of U.S. patients who are given angiograms to check for heart disease turn out not to have a significant problem, according to the latest study to suggest Americans get an excess of medical tests....
(less...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- Too many pregnant women who want to avoid a repeat cesarean delivery are being denied the chance, concludes a government panel that urged doctors to rethink litigation-spurred policies that have swung the pendulum back toward the days of "once a C-section, always a C-section."...
(less...)CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- As they scrambled recently to trace the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds around the country, investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention successfully used a new tool for the first time - the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries....
(less...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eleven days after her son Benjamin's birth by C-section, Linda Coale awoke in the middle of the night in pain, one leg badly swollen. Just as her doctor returned her phone call asking what to do, she dropped dead from a blood clot....
(less...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease....
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A few setbacks and changes in routine to lose 10 pounds
Me Minus 10 got off to a rocky start two weeks ago: No sooner had I pledged to lose 10 pounds than I got, first, a GI-tract malady and then a wicked head cold (both now resolved). Neither helped me mentally or physically. Nor did learning, upon purchase of a new scale, that I have 12, not 10 poun...
(less...)As Republicans work to prevent a health-care bill from reaching President Obama, they are scrambling to exploit divisions between Democrats in the House and the Senate.
(less...)The emergency department is always noisy, but sudden screams from a staffer still get attention. The triage nurse is yelling, "Not breathing, had vitals at triage and just croaked," as she runs toward us pushing a wheelchair. In it, a pale, thin man is slumped over and looking gray. I'm the atten...
(less...)When I was growing up, one of my mother's favorite admonitions -- along with "If you keep making that face, it's going to freeze that way" and "Don't sit too close to the television or you're going to need glasses" -- was the classic "Turn that music down, or you'll go deaf."
(less...)Two things I've learned since launching my Me Minus 10 campaign to lose 10 pounds before I turn 50 in December: Many people want to lose 10 pounds -- and many would like to have cartoon images made of themselves! I've received tons of great feedback; here are some of your letters.
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Obituaries
Corey Haim prolonged tragic Hollywood tradition
(AP)
AP - Corey Haim's story is sadly familiar in Hollywood: A teen talent who discovered drugs as he tasted his first success and whose personal problems increased as his star-power faded.
(less...)AP - Egypt's top cleric, Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, known for promoting the government agenda against female genital mutilation and the face veil, died of a heart attack Wednesday during a visit to Saudi Arabia. He was 81.
(less...)AP - Doris "Granny D" Haddock, a New Hampshire woman who walked across the country at age 89 to promote campaign finance reform and later waged a quixotic campaign for U.S. Senate, has died. She was 100.
(less...)AP - Evaristo Porras, a former high-flying Medellin cartel drug trafficker associated with Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, has died at age 62, reportedly in economic ruin.
(less...)AP - David Kimche, the Israeli spy-turned-diplomat who played a key role in the Iran-Contra scandal that rocked President Ronald Reagan's administration, has died. He was 82.
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David Kimche dies; Israeli spy involved in Iran-contra scandal
David Kimche, 82, the Israeli spymaster-turned-diplomat who engineered the swap of American hostages in Lebanon for arms to Iran, touching off what became the Iran-contra scandal of the 1980s, died March 8 of brain cancer at his home in Israel.
(less...)Bruce Graham, 84, the hard-driving architect of the Willis Tower, once the world's tallest building, and the John Hancock Center, the X-braced giant that became a symbol of Chicago's industrial might, died March 6 at his home in Hobe Sound, Fla. He had Alzheimer's disease.
(less...)Eugene G. Cooper, 87, a Chesapeake and Potomac telephone worker who coordinated the installation of presidential phones when President Lyndon B. Johnson was in the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center, died Feb. 19 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. He had chronic obstructive pulmonary...
(less...)Edgar Wayburn, 103, a physician and five-time Sierra Club president who is credited with protecting more wilderness and parkland than any other American citizen, died March 5 at his home in San Francisco. No cause of death was reported.
(less...)Arnold Beichman, 96, an author, scholar and influential polemicist best remembered for his sharply anti-communist writings, died Feb. 17 in Pasadena, Calif. He had congestive heart failure.
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Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
10 Mar 2010 at 5:01pm
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
Greeks stage fresh general strike
10 Mar 2010 at 7:10pm
Thousands of Greek workers are expected to bring the country to a halt with a second strike in a month over austerity measures.
Mexican shakes up world rich list
10 Mar 2010 at 6:01pm
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.
DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'
10 Mar 2010 at 8:00pm
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.
Scientists to review climate body
10 Mar 2010 at 5:06pm
The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.
Chief justice calls Obama speech 'troubling'
10 Mar 2010 at 2:35pm
Simmering tension spilled into public this week when Chief Justice John Roberts labeled the political atmosphere at the State of the Union address ... (more...)Simmering tension spilled into public this week when Chief Justice John Roberts labeled the political atmosphere at the State of the Union address "very troubling."
(less...)Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill G... (more...)Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top.
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Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in '05
10 Mar 2010 at 4:54pm
Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to... (more...)Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report filed at the time.
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As much as 16 percent of the U.S. population between the ages of 14 and 49 has genital herpes, according to a government study released Tuesday.
Pelosi says Dems near deal on health care bill
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 8:37pm
AP - Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing nea... (more...) AP - Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.
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US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlements
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 8:37pm
AP - An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to rein in Israeli settlement a... (more...) AP - An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to rein in Israeli settlement ambitions and deepened Palestinian suspicions that the United States is too weak to broker a deal.
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Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 8:37pm
AP - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on du... (more...) AP - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
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House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 8:36pm
AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-c... (more...) AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.
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Pa. suspect: Caretaker by day, 'Jihad Jane' online
(AP)
10 Mar 2010 at 8:10pm
AP - Colleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town north of Philadelphia.
A Terror Suspect Who Fits No Profile
10 Mar 2010 at 8:00pm
Blonde-Haired, Blue-Eyed American Who Took Name "Jihad Jane" on Web Represents a Vexing Problem for U.S. Anti-Terror Agencies
Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Really So Bad?
10 Mar 2010 at 8:00pm
Eye on Health: Health Advocates Demonize the Sugar Substitute, But Scientists Say Controversy is all Hype
Former Child Stars Mourn Corey Haim
10 Mar 2010 at 9:00pm
Teen Idols Including Ralph Macchio and Alyssa Milano Weight In On Actor's Death
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Out-of-Control Toyota Reports Multiplying
10 Mar 2010 at 1:26pm
Drivers Find Themselves Battling Accelerators, Crashing Into Structures Even After Bringing Vehicles Back to Dealership
White House Vs. Supreme Court: Ridiculous
10 Mar 2010 at 12:18pm
CBS News' Jan Crawford Says Administration Efforts to Get the Last Word After Justice John Roberts' Comments Were Absurd, Ill-Advised
Meet the World's New Richest Man: Carlos Slim Helu
10 Mar 2010 at 7:01pm
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Guilt-Ridden Teacher Confesses to Sex With Student
10 Mar 2010 at 5:09pm
Middle school teacher Amy Beck surprised police and school officials when she turned herself in for having sex with one of her students.
... (more...)Middle school teacher Amy Beck surprised police and school officials when she turned herself in for having sex with one of her students.
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Texas 'Fight Club' Organizer Pleads Guilty
10 Mar 2010 at 7:22pm
A former Texas State School employee has changed his plea to guilty for his role in organizing "fight club" brawls between mentally disabled reside... (more...)A former Texas State School employee has changed his plea to guilty for his role in organizing "fight club" brawls between mentally disabled residents at a state school in Texas and using cell phones to videotape the abuse.
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The Watt, the Volt and the...Rosenfeld?
10 Mar 2010 at 1:22pm
Scientists propose unit of energy efficiency, named for guru of the field.
Pelosi says Dems near deal on health care bill
by By DAVID ESPO and PHILIP ELLIOTT
10 Mar 2010 at 8:37pm
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President ... (more...)ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride....
(less...)RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to r... (more...)RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to rein in Israeli settlement ambitions and deepened Palestinian suspicions that the United States is too weak to broker a deal....
(less...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins wh... (more...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home....
(less...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and gi... (more...)WASHINGTON (AP) -- House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts....
(less...)PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Colleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town no... (more...)PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Colleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town north of Philadelphia....
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Ethics committee closes investigation of Massa
by Carol D. Leonnig
10 Mar 2010 at 5:44pm
Panel concludes resignation puts Massa outside reach of any punishment it could dole out, and would render any findings irrelevant.
Senate extends unemployment
by Ben Pershing
10 Mar 2010 at 3:37pm
$140B package of tax breaks and benefits is most substantial effort by chamber to boost the nation's economy since passing the stimulus bill last y... (more...)$140B package of tax breaks and benefits is most substantial effort by chamber to boost the nation's economy since passing the stimulus bill last year.
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House Democratic leaders ban practice of doling out multimillion-dollar, no-bid contracts.
Obama takes message to Mo.
by Scott Wilson
10 Mar 2010 at 7:26pm
In making more aguments for reform, president says health care fraud and abuse must end.
Justice Roberts offers a rebuttal
by Robert Barnes
10 Mar 2010 at 11:36am
Chief justice says State of Union "degenerated into political pep rally" and not setting to "chide" court.
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Court hearing over bulldozer death
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Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
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Brazil leader rapped for stance on Cuba dissidents
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Where Does Somalia's Food Aid Go?
UN report says much of the food aid intended for Somalia's poor is diverted.
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(less...)For the second time in three days, CIA drones attacked a target in North Waziristan.
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(less...)Sheik Mohammed Tantawi, Egypt's highest cleric has died. Tantawi was considered by many to be the spiritual leader of Sunni Muslims.
Egypt - Sunni Islam - Africa - Islam - Al-Azhar University
(less...)A proposed bill in Uganda would punish gays and lesbians for marrying with a life sentence in prison
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Brazil leader rapped for stance on Cuba dissidents
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's president came under withering criticism Wednesday at home and in Cuba for his deference to the island's communist government over political prisoners and hunger strikes for human rights....
(less...)YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- Myanmar's military regime took yet another step to expunge Aung San Suu Kyi from the political scene Wednesday by effectively barring her from the first elections in 20 years and pressuring her opposition party to expel her from its ranks....
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Dispute over candidate disqualifications could mar Iraqi vote's legitimacy
BAGHDAD -- A controversy over the disqualification of candidates threatened Tuesday to undermine the legitimacy of Iraq's recent elections and inflame supporters of a coalition seeking to topple the alliance led by the prime minister.
(less...)TEHRAN -- The bearded blogger stood before an effigy of an Islamic warrior towering over the letters "WWW."
(less...)President Obama pledged enduring U.S. support on Wednesday for Haiti's recovery and reconstruction following its devastating earthquake two months ago, and the visiting Haitian president urged the creation of a special U.N. disaster relief force.
(less...)RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, meeting with Vice President Biden on Wednesday, said Israel's decision to approve 1,600 housing units in east Jerusalem would undercut U.S. efforts to revive a dormant Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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Sports
Wednesday's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch
South Florida, see you later. Notre Dame and Seton Hall, meanwhile, have a great chance to boost their tourney chances. Andy Glockner has the latest in his NCAA tourney Bubble Watch.
(less...)For those who don't have time to consume every word of the expansive Fantasy Baseball Preview or corresponding Top 200 list of players (regardless of position), we'd like to present the SI.com 5-Minute Guide to Fantasy Baseball Goodness. Think of it as a Reader's Digest approach to fantasy domination, even if it takes 8-10 minutes to read in its entirety.
(less...)FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It would be easy to remember Nomar Garciaparra as a tragic figure, the dealt-away former icon and struggling star who by three months missed being a part of the Red Sox' first World Series championship in 86 years, but that would ignore his brilliance with a bat and the hysteria he created.
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Crosby's gold-medal Olympic stick, glove found
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AP - The stick and glove Sidney Crosby used to give Canada its Olympic gold medal are back where they belong.
(less...)AP - Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.
(less...)AP - Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.
(less...)AP - Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston's World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox.
(less...)AP - The euphoria from Kobe Bryant's latest game-winning shot didn't last much longer than it took for the celebratory streamers to fall from the Staples Center roof onto the Toronto Raptors' heads.
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Eagles needs: QB situation one of many issues needing attention
Trade rumors. A tangy, three-quarterback soup. Restless fans. The Eagles, who ended a good year with two bad losses in Dallas, have lots of big decisions to make in the draft and beyond.
(less...)The image is unforgettable, seared into the minds of Kansas and Memphis fans. Mario Chalmers' miracle capped KU's crazy comeback, leading to a title, and the best tourney game last decade, Gary Parrish says.
(less...)Instead of signing a power bat, Seattle gave Chone Figgins $36 million, asked him to play second and hit behind Ichiro. Figgins and the M's say they're ready to handle the increased expectations, Danny Knobler says.
(less...)Five things to know about the Seattle Mariners for the 2010 season.
(less...)Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city.
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Crosby's Gold-Medal Olympic Stick, Glove Found
Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove found; misplaced rather than stolen
sport - Sidney Crosby - Olympics - Hockey Canada - Hockey
(less...)A-Rod says his lawyers are setting up interview with investigators regarding Canadian doctor
Alex Rodriguez - Canada - New York Yankees - Sport - Growth hormone
(less...)Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones signs with Tulsa Shock, embarks on WNBA career
Marion Jones - sport - Tulsa Shock - Basketball - Detroit Shock
(less...)No more No-mah! Nomar Garciaparra rejoins Red Sox for a day, then retires after 14-year career
Boston Red Sox - Nomar Garciaparra - sport - Baseball - Major League
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Crosby's gold-medal Olympic stick, glove found
TORONTO (AP) -- The stick and glove Sidney Crosby used to give Canada its Olympic gold medal are back where they belong....
(less...)TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training....
(less...)TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger....
(less...)FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston's World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox....
(less...)LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The euphoria from Kobe Bryant's latest game-winning shot didn't last much longer than it took for the celebratory streamers to fall from the Staples Center roof onto the Toronto Raptors' heads....
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Washington Redskins agree to deal with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu
By locking up a new nose tackle, the Washington Redskins brought smiles to at least two players Wednesday.
(less...)JUPITER, FLA. -- Nine days ago, Jesús Flores didn't want to even venture a guess at his rehab schedule, because past attempts had led to only more disappointment. Flores would plan to perform a once-fundamental, now-meaningful task, such as swinging a bat or throwing more than 90 feet. And then he couldn't, his progress stuck on pause.
(less...)NEW YORK -- It was the ragged sort of game that casts doubt on the wisdom of expanding the Big East tournament to a 16-team, five-day marathon of college basketball. But for Georgetown fans who suffered through last season's first-round tournament ouster, the only statistic that mattered Wednesday at Madison Square Garden was that the Hoyas outscored their opponent, defeating a woefully misfiring South Florida squad, 69-49, to advance to Thursday's quarterfinals.
(less...)When the snowpocalypse struck the Washington region on Feb. 6, forcing the postponement of a home game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Wizards weren't exactly complaining. The blizzard stranded the team for three days in Orlando, where players got to enjoy some sun and didn't have to worry about shoveling or driving along icy roads.
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Technology
The top 10 geek anthems of all time
Geeks rock! In honor of the South by Southwest festival's convergence of techie and music culture, we rank the top 10 geek-rock tunes of all time, from "She Blinded Me with Science" to "Particle Man."
(less...)The Pentagon is training people to hack into its own computer networks.
(less...)On Friday, the major movers in the tech industry will gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest Interactive Conference.
(less...)Peter Smith was riding his bike down a particularly busy road in Austin, Texas, when, amid a frightening blur of big-truck traffic, a thought hit him:
(less...)Democrats opposed to Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign are hoping to get an assist from the public in their latest bid to push voters away from the Republican candidate.
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Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize
The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
(less...)Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.
(less...)Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network.
(less...)Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.
(less...)Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.
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Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
(AP)
AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
(less...)AP - A global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light district where porn sites can set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers.
(less...)AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider helping spread a promiscuous piece of malicious software has cut off criminals from possibly millions of personal computers under their control.
(less...)AP - In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
(less...)AP - Long ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users' posts to the other social networking sites more easily and carve out its niche as an entertainment hub more clearly.
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Conan: Changing Lives One Tweet at a Time
Mich. Resident's World Turned Upside Down By O'Brien's Decision To Follow Only Her On Twitter
(less...)The Alliance for Youth Movements is holding it's international summit in London this week, as the global leaders of tomorrow are learning and using new media technologies from some of today's best and brightest to raise awareness on global violence. Kaylee Hartung reports.
(less...)Researcher Finds Inverse Causal Nexus Between Availability of Porn and Sex Crimes
(less...)Internet Search Giant Says It Expects Some Resolution in its Dispute with Beijing Soon
(less...)Study Fnds that One Kind Deed Fosters Similar Behavior by Original Recipients
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'Chelsea's Law' Could Track Sex Offenders Via GPS
Death of Chelsea King prompts lawmaker to overhaul laws monitoring predators.
Sex Offenses - Crime - Sex offender - Law - Chelsea King
(less...)Three-year-old Tenn. toddler shoots herself after mixing up real gun with video game controller.
Video game - Game controller - Wii - Games - Nintendo Wii
(less...)Brain scans could revolutionize consumer marketing, researchers say.
Marketing - Business - Marketing and Advertising - Consulting - Employment
(less...)Sex.com goes to auction next week; opening bid is $1million.
Auction - Domain name - Sex.com - Disputed Domain Names - Shopping
(less...)Scientists propose unit of energy efficiency, named for guru of the field.
James Watt - Alessandro Volta - Steam engine - History - Engineering and Technology
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Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software....
(less...)NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- A global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light district where porn sites can set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers....
(less...)SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The sudden takedown of an Internet provider helping spread a promiscuous piece of malicious software has cut off criminals from possibly millions of personal computers under their control....
(less...)NEW YORK (AP) -- In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online....
(less...)LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Long ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users' posts to the other social networking sites more easily and carve out its niche as an entertainment hub more clearly....
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Second Life's virtual money can become real-life cash
Dana Moore sells rain. He sells a lot of it, for about a buck per reusable storm.
(less...)Several major cable companies and a public interest group asked the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to intervene in disputes over transmission fees to prevent broadcasters from withholding signals from subscribers.
(less...)TEHRAN -- The bearded blogger stood before an effigy of an Islamic warrior towering over the letters "WWW."
(less...)On a windy morning in downtown Washington, a hundred Georgetown Law students gathered in a hall for David Cole's lecture on democracy and coercion. The desks were cluttered with books, Thermoses and half-eaten muffins.
(less...)Montgomery County school officials have not yet closed gaps in their computer system that allowed students at a high-performing Potomac high school to change dozens of grades using a device that can be bought from Amazon.com for $69. And other school systems, including Fairfax County, remain just...
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