The Guardian | Chile counts cost of earthquake as tsunami fears ease BBC News Chile has begin to count the cost of its deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake as nations around the Pacific eased their fears of a devastating tsunami. The quake, early on Saturday morning, killed at least 300 people - 90% of them in their homes, ... Afraid of Aftershocks, Chileans Sleep Outdoors Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs 100 trapped as building collapses in quake-stricken Chile |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chile counts cost of earthquake as tsunami fears ease - BBC News
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead - Reuters
The Guardian | Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 47 deaths and said more ... Chile earthquake kills 52 and triggers tsunami 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Chile Asia braces for tsunami after Chile quake |
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Many Dead in Attacks on Kabul Guesthouses - New York Times
Reuters | Many Dead in Attacks on Kabul Guesthouses New York Times Altaf Qadri/AP Afghan soldiers carrying away the body of an unidentified man from the scene in Kabul on Friday. By ALISSA J. RUBIN KABUL, Afghanistan â€" At least 18 people were killed and 32 wounded on Friday in suicide and car bomb attacks on two ... Eyewitnesses: Kabul suicide attacks Suicide bombers attack central Kabul, killing at least 17 Death toll of terror attack rises to 22 in Afghan capital Kabul |
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Killer whales: Other SeaWorld attacks - Orlando Sentinel
Reuters | Killer whales: Other SeaWorld attacks Orlando Sentinel Nov. 29, 2006: Kenneth Peters, SeaWorld San Diego's most experienced trainer, was dragged to the bottom of a 36-foot-deep pool by a 7000-pound killer whale named Kasatka during a show at Shamu Stadium. Peters escaped with puncture wounds and a broken ... PHOTOS: When Animals Attack Eyewitness describes fatal attack on whale trainer Animal trainer killed at SeaWorld |
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
GOP Expects Little From Obama's Health Forum - New York Times
Economist (blog) | GOP Expects Little From Obama's Health Forum New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Republican Congressional leaders on Tuesday rejected President Obama's ch » |
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Obama's proposal designed to stir debate - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Obama's proposal designed to stir debate Los Angeles Times His plan isn't a blueprint for a new approach to revamping the system and will likely be used as a guide to modifying existing legislation. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - President Obama on Monday offered his plan for revamping the ... Democrats Cautiously Embrace Obama Health Plan ObamaCare at Ramming Speed |
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Obama to Seek Curbs on Insurance Hikes - Wall Street Journal
Kansas City Star | Obama to Seek Curbs on Insurance Hikes W » |
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state - Boston Globe
BBC News | 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 ... Alexander Haig Dies at Age 85 |
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Using Ladder, Vet Rescued People From Texas Office - ABC News
ABC News | Using Ladder, Vet Rescued People From Texas Office ABC News AP Robin Dehaven, an employee of Binswanger Glass, holds a ladder as he talks to a television crew,... Robin De Haven was driving the company truck to a job when he saw something that didn't look right â€" a sm » |
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident - CNN
The Hindu | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Plane crash kills 3 Tesla Motors employees, striking fear in East... - San Jose Mercury News
CANOE | Plane crash kills 3 Tesla Motors employees, striking fear in East... San Jose Mercury News A fog-shrouded East Palo Alto neighborhood was thrown into chaos Wednesday when a twin-engine Cessna crashed shortly after an early-morning takeoff, spilling wreckage and bodies onto a quiet bayside ... Plane's owner c » |
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Pakistani Army Confirms Arrest Of Taliban Commander - New York Times
The Guardian | Pakistani Army Confirms Arrest Of Taliban Commander New York Times By REUTERS ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistani military confirmed on Wednesday that the Afghan Taliban's top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, had been captured. US and Pakistani officials who declined to be identified said on Tuesday ... Pakistan's Karachi, a refuge but no base for Taliban US drone attack kills three in Pakistan Pakistan confirms Taliban leader's arrest |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan - Times Online
Channel 4 News | Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan Times Online The Taleban's top military commander has been captured in Karachi in a secret raid by Pakistani and US intelligence forces. Pakistan confirmed this morning that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, described as the most significant Taleban figure captured since ... Mullah Barader, Afghan Taliban No. 2 Captured? US official: Taliban military commander captured Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander |
Monday, February 15, 2010
Taliban bombs 'slow Afghan push' - BBC News
Times Online | Taliban bombs 'slow Afghan push' BBC News Improvised bombs planted by Taliban fighters are slowing Nato's big offensive in Afghanistan, military officials say. The BBC's Frank Gardner, in Kandahar, says the homemade bombs have been planted in far greater numbers than Nato had anticipated. ... Afghanistan: Operation Moshtarak continues amid rocket ban over 12 civilian deaths Troops fight for hearts and minds in Afghan assault Ongoing operation on Taliban, a test for US new Afghanistan strategy |
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Risks, danger always in play - Boston Globe
Times Online | Risks, danger always in play Boston Globe While French luger Thomas Girod trains, workmen add protective measures near the finish line of the Whistler Sliding Centre. (Elise Amendola/Associated Press) By John Powers VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Ruben “Speedy'' Gonzalez was always the last kid ... Post-tragedy course changes bring more controversy to luge events Officials try to dodge blame in luge death President of Georgia raises questions about luge track design |
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Canada welcomes the world with torch at Winter Olympics - USA Today
Times Online | Canada welcomes the world with torch at Winter Olympics USA Today By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY By Tom Weir, USA TODAY VANCOUVER â€" Neither protesters nor the p » |
Friday, February 12, 2010
Bill Clinton gets stents in artery after having chest discomfort - Los Angeles Times
Sydney Morning Herald | Bill Clinton gets stents in artery after having chest discomfort Los Angeles Times The former president undergoes the relatively common procedure at a hospital in Manhattan. He had quadruple bypass surgery in 2004. Dr. » |
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ex-Rep. Charlie Wilson | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/11/2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer
The Guardian | Ex-Rep. Charlie Wilson | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/11/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer AP D » |
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Dems, GOP gear up for health care summit on TV - San Francisco Chronicle
Reuters | Dems, GOP gear up for health care summit on TV San Francisco Chronicle (02-09) 04:00 PST Washington - -- Despite the blizzard gripping Washington, Democrats, Republicans and advocacy groups began intense maneuvering Tuesday in advance of the televised health care summit that President Obama has set for Feb. ... In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama Obama's aim on health care: Mesh 'best ideas' Ahead of Midterms, Doubts About Obama, Economic Discontent Lead to GOP Rise |
Monday, February 8, 2010
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching' - BBC News
Reuters | Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching' BBC News Iran has started the process of enriching uranium to 20% in defiance of the West, Iranian state media says. The process was begun at the Natanz plant in the presence of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors, al-Alam state television ... China urges agreement on Iran nuclear fuel proposal Iran says starts work on making 20% atom fuel Historic anniversary brings Iran questions to the fore |
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care - Washington Post
Washington Post | Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care Washington Post President Obama moved to jump-start the st » |
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting New York Times NASHVILLE â€" As Sarah Palin left the stage at the inaugural National Tea Party Convention here Saturday night, the crowd erupted into chants of “Run Sarah Run!†Sarah Palin speaking at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville on ... Palin Goes After Obama at Tea Party Convention Sarah Palin to Tea Party Convention: 'This is about the people' Tea Party Activists Ponder How to Win Elections |
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Snowstorm's intensity has DC region hunkering down - Washington Post
Boston Globe | Snowstorm's intensity has DC region hunkering down Washington Post Forecasts of a major winter storm Friday and Saturday sent some area residents scrambling to stock up on the requisite supplies: food, toilet paper and, of course, just the right sled. By Ashley Halsey III and Martin Weil The full weight of winter ... Major East Coast snowstorm creeps over New Jersey Washington-Baltimore Area Snowf » |
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Toyota Plans Media Blitz as Stock Loses $21 Billion - BusinessWeek
CBC.ca | Toyota Plans Media Blitz as Stock Loses $21 Billion BusinessWeek Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s head of US sales plans to make US television appearances today, starting with NBC Universal's “Today†show, as the world's largest automaker works to resolve ... Toyota seeking rec » |
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Obama criticizes Senate Republicans for delaying confirmation votes - Washington Post
Boston Globe | Obama criticizes Senate Republicans for delaying confirmation votes Washington Post By Ed O'Keefe President Obama criticized senators Wednesday for using a legislative tactic he once practiced himself, saying that Republicans were delaying confirmation votes on several of his nominees for reasons unrelated to their qualifications. ... Rove: The President's GOP Outreach Comes Too Late |
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