Traffic is light downtown as nuclear security summit begins - Washington Post

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Traffic is light downtown as nuclear security summit begins Washington Post Security personnel set up perimeter around Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Nuclear Security Summit. The event was expected to cause widespread disruptions in DC By Ashley Halsey III Downtown Washington awoke as if Monday were Sunday, ... Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread San Francisco Chronicle Obama, world leaders work to stop nuclear spread The Associated Press Obama launches talk to nuclear threats, and other things USA Today CBS News -W »

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Eurozone details $40.5 billion aid plan for Greece - Reuters

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Eurozone details $40.5 billion aid plan for Greece Reuters BRUSSELS/ATHENS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers unanimously approved a detailed 30 billion euro ($40.5 billion) emergency aid mechanism for debt-plagued Greece on Sunday but stressed it had not requested that the plan be activated now. ... Euro-Zone Nations Offer $40 Billion to Greece New York Times EU ministers agree Greek bailout terms The Guardian Eurozone nations offer euro30 billion loans to Greece The Associated Press BBC News -AFP -BusinessWeek  »

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Retiring justice an 'unexpected liberal,' negotiator - CNN

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Retiring justice an 'unexpected liberal,' negotiator CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who announced his retirement Friday, has served as a central liberal voice on the high court, at times leading negotiations to sway opinions on critical cases -- and ultimately ... Reaction to Justice John Paul Stevens' retirement Washington Post Praise for Stevens, advice for Obama CNN International Stevens retiring from Supreme Court msnbc.com ABC News -MiamiHerald.com -USA Today  »

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Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine - Los Angeles Times

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Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine Los Angeles Times Rescuers have been prevented from reaching four unaccounted-for miners at the Upper Big Branch mine due to a buildup of deadly gases. The bodies of 18 miners have yet to be recovered. By Kim Geiger David Zucchino A second rescue attempt was halted ... Mine Rescue Teams Pulled Out After Methane Warning New York Times Rescue Crews Pulled Out After Air Samples Detected Traces of Explosives ABC News Explosive gases force mine rescue teams to turn back CNN International BBC News -The Associated Press -W »

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Mine had string of safety lapses before explosion - USA Today

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Mine had string of safety lapses before explosion USA Today The West Virginia mine where 25 people died Monday has the worst safety record of any underground coal mine in its county, federal documents show. On 54 occasions since Jan. 1, 2009, federal inspectors took the strong step of ... Coal mining town torn over its lifeline Los Angeles Times Mines Fight Strict Laws by Filing More Appeals New York Times West Virginia mine has been cited for myriad safety violations Washington Post CNN -ABC News -W »

Silence Yields to Ovation for Woods at Practice - New York Times

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Silence Yields to Ovation for Woods at Practice New York Times From left, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Fred Couples skipped shots on a pond before the 16th green Monday at Augusta National. By BILL PENNINGTON AUGUSTA, Ga. â€" In the back corners of Augusta National Golf Club, it is possible to be so sheltered by the ... Tip-top: Augusta National shaping up nicely USA Today Tiger Woods humbled upon return to golf Washington Times Tiger says he's coming back to win at Augusta The Associated Press Atlanta Journal Constitution -Chicago Tribune -The Canadian Press  »

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Strong Mexico Quake Shakes Buildings and Nerves in California - New York Times

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Strong Mexico Quake Shakes Buildings and Nerves in California New York Times LOS ANGELES â€" A powerful earthquake just southeast of Tijuana shook southern California on Sunday afternoon, damaging buildings in border towns and rattling a seismic »

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