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Former officer admits role in Louisia... Former officer admits role in Louisiana shooting cover-up 11.03.2010 - 19:48 (GMT+01:00) A second former New Orleans police officer pleaded guilty in connection with police shootings of civilians on a bridge soon after Hurricane Katrina, officials said.
House votes to impeach federal judge House votes to impeach federal judge 11.03.2010 - 22:10 (GMT+01:00) The House of Representatives voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a federal judge from Louisiana.
School nixes prom over lesbian student School nixes prom over lesbian student 11.03.2010 - 22:15 (GMT+01:00) A Mississippi high school faces a lawsuit over its decision to cancel its prom rather than allow a lesbian high school student to attend with her girlfriend.
Report:12-year-olds abusing inhalants Report:12-year-olds abusing inhalants 11.03.2010 - 20:20 (GMT+01:00) When their kids turn 12, parents are concerned about peers pressuring them to smoke cigarettes, drink and use drugs, but it turns out 12-year-olds are doing something else: getting high on inhalants.
House GOP adopts earmark ban House GOP adopts earmark ban 11.03.2010 - 19:39 (GMT+01:00) House Republicans agreed Thursday to adopt a ban on congressional earmarks in spending bills for next year, upping the ante with Democrats in the political battle over fiscal responsibility and pork barrel spending.
Bacterial meningitis kills Oklahoma girl Bacterial meningitis kills Oklahoma girl 11.03.2010 - 19:36 (GMT+01:00) An Oklahoma elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis, officials said Thursday, and two other students are hospitalized with the illness.
Dems work to finish health care deal Dems work to finish health care deal 11.03.2010 - 17:55 (GMT+01:00) Health care reform takes center stage Thursday as President Obama and top congressional Democrats work behind closed doors to nail down a final agreement.
Betty White to host SNL in May Betty White to host SNL in May 11.03.2010 - 18:10 (GMT+01:00) It's official: Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.
Former NFL star,actor Merlin Olsen dies Former NFL star,actor Merlin Olsen dies 11.03.2010 - 18:22 (GMT+01:00) Former football star and television actor Merlin Olsen has died after a long battle with cancer, the St. Louis Rams said Thursday.
Sony unveils its answer to the Wii Sony unveils its answer to the Wii 11.03.2010 - 15:44 (GMT+01:00) On Wednesday, Sony unveiled Move, its motion-sensitive controller.
3 strong quakes strike Chile in quick... 3 strong quakes strike Chile in quick succession 11.03.2010 - 17:13 (GMT+01:00) Three strong earthquakes rocked Chile this morning, just as the country was swearing in a new president.
Haim was beating drugs,friends say Haim was beating drugs,friends say 11.03.2010 - 14:52 (GMT+01:00) Corey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, according to both his manager and closest friend.
Hustler can't have pics of hiker's body Hustler can't have pics of hiker's body 11.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00) Photos of the nude and decapitated body of a murdered hiker, sought by a writer on assignment for Hustler magazine, will not be released, a judge in Georgia ordered Wednesday.
How to stop a suicide How to stop a suicide 11.03.2010 - 14:57 (GMT+01:00) For five days, Alexis Moore carefully planned how she would take her own life. She's not a violent person, so she knew handguns were out. She settled on vodka instead, to be followed by a bottle of Xanax.
Opinion:Jobs bill doomed to fail Opinion:Jobs bill doomed to fail 11.03.2010 - 14:10 (GMT+01:00) Congress has stripped the jobs bill of the reinvestment in America's infrastructure that would put people back to work and make the country more prosperous in the long run.

USA Today
Vatican criticizes condom machines in... Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school 11.03.2010 - 22:26 (GMT+01:00) The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church ...
Ohio State shooter left note,tells wo... Ohio State shooter left note,tells woman 'sorry' 11.03.2010 - 21:50 (GMT+01:00) An Ohio State janitor who shot two supervisors in a campus maintenance shop before killing himself left behind a brief handwritten ...
Gates:Gulf allies know that Iran sanc... Gates:Gulf allies know that Iran sanctions are next 11.03.2010 - 20:20 (GMT+01:00) Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Persian Gulf allies understand sanctions are the inevitable next step in dealing ...
Police:U.S. troops kill Iraqi reporte... Police:U.S. troops kill Iraqi reporter and husband 11.03.2010 - 19:44 (GMT+01:00) A police official says U.S. troops opened fire on a car in western Baghdad killing an Iraqi journalist and her husband.
German schools angry over church abus... German schools angry over church abuse scandal 11.03.2010 - 19:40 (GMT+01:00) German educators sharply criticized Catholic church officials for their handling of a spiraling child abuse scandal even as more ...
ACLU files suit against Miss. school ... ACLU files suit against Miss. school for canceling prom 11.03.2010 - 19:20 (GMT+01:00) The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi today filed suit in federal court against the Itawamba County School System ...
British Airways worker charged in sui... British Airways worker charged in suicide-bomb plots 11.03.2010 - 18:24 (GMT+01:00) A British Airways computer expert was charged Thursday with plotting suicide bombings including one he allegedly planned to carry ...
Spain marks sixth anniversary of Madr... Spain marks sixth anniversary of Madrid bombings 11.03.2010 - 18:03 (GMT+01:00) Hours after terrorist bombs ripped through Madrid commuter trains six years ago Thursday, an outpouring of grief engulfed the ...
Thursday's forecast:Flooding rains fo... Thursday's forecast:Flooding rains for Southeast 11.03.2010 - 14:16 (GMT+01:00) Unsettled weather is forecast to continue throughout the southeastern and central USA on Thursday.
Tornadoes rip across Arkansas Tornadoes rip across Arkansas 11.03.2010 - 14:07 (GMT+01:00) Tornadoes cut a path through much of Arkansas on Wednesday, destroying a handful of homes and injuring four people.
Forecasters predict active hurricane ... Forecasters predict active hurricane season 11.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00) Meteorologists are predicting an active 2010 hurricane season with above-normal threats on the U.S. coastline.
Greek police fire tear gas on austeri... Greek police fire tear gas on austerity-plan protesters 11.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00) Greek police fired tear gas to disperse protesters throwing rocks and firebombs outside Parliament as more than 20,000 people ...
AP source:Obama pushing new U.S. expo... AP source:Obama pushing new U.S. export initiative 11.03.2010 - 12:30 (GMT+01:00) President Obama is pushing a new initiative to boost U.S. exports by enforcing trade deals and promoting American-made products ...
Biden:U.S. has 'no better friend' tha... Biden:U.S. has 'no better friend' than Israel 11.03.2010 - 12:09 (GMT+01:00) Vice President Joe Biden has opened a high-profile speech in Israel with warm words of praise for the Jewish state.
Minority births expected to outnumber... Minority births expected to outnumber white births soon 11.03.2010 - 04:50 (GMT+01:00) Minorities make up nearly half the children born in the U.S., part of a historic trend in which minorities are expected to become ...

Los Angeles Times
Divided court rules Pledge of Allegia... Divided court rules Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional 11.03.2010 - 22:30 (GMT+01:00) A divided federal appeals court Thursday reversed itself, ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance doesn't violate the constitutional prohibition against state-mandated religious exercise even though it contains the phrase "one nation under God."
No-contest pleas in fatal USC hit-and... No-contest pleas in fatal USC hit-and-run 11.03.2010 - 22:31 (GMT+01:00) Two people charged in a hit-and-run accident that killed a USC student and severely injured another each pleaded no contest Thursday to a single felony, prosecutors said.
Government may seek more authority on... Government may seek more authority on vehicle safety 11.03.2010 - 22:24 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks following Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles for safety problems.
Woman pulled from water after SUV plu... Woman pulled from water after SUV plunges into L.A. River 11.03.2010 - 20:31 (GMT+01:00) Rescue boats and divers searched the Los Angeles River on Thursday for other possible victims after a woman drove her SUV off a Long Beach bridge, crashing through a guardrail and into the murky water below.
Hall of Fame football star,broadcaste... Hall of Fame football star,broadcaster and actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69 11.03.2010 - 18:56 (GMT+01:00) Olsen was one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' Fearsome Foursome as well as a familiar face from 'Little House on the Prairie.' He also served for 15 seasons as football analyst for NBC and CBS. Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams who was a charter memb [...]
Dodd to offer his own financial refor... Dodd to offer his own financial reform bill,saying bipartisan talks have failed 11.03.2010 - 17:37 (GMT+01:00) With time running out on the Senate calendar, the banking committee chairman says he wants the panel to begin considering the bill March 22, even though the GOP can block legislation. With time running out this year for the Senate to deal with financial regulatory reform legislation, Senat [...]
Rams Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dead ... Rams Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dead at 69 11.03.2010 - 17:59 (GMT+01:00) Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams who was a charter member of the team's famed Fearsome Foursome, then made a remarkably smooth transition into careers in broadcasting and acting, has died. He was 69.
USC Provost C.L. Max Nikias to be pre... USC Provost C.L. Max Nikias to be president 11.03.2010 - 17:59 (GMT+01:00) C.L. Max Nikias, USC's provost and second-in-command, will become its next president, succeeding Steven B. Sample on August 3 at the helm of the 34,000-student university in Los Angeles, school officials announced Thursday.
These Lakers don't look like champions These Lakers don't look like champions 11.03.2010 - 05:10 (GMT+01:00) If they keep playing like this, they won't even get to the Finals again. The shot sailed through the basket, the brightly colored strips of paper fell from the rafters, the fans stood and screamed.
No peace talks if Israel sticks to co... No peace talks if Israel sticks to construction plans,Palestinians say 11.03.2010 - 14:36 (GMT+01:00) Vice President Joe Biden had been sent to the Mideast to kick-start the peace effort. But a poorly timed announcement of Israeli housing plans for Jerusalem has dimmed the prospect for talks. As Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Israel wound to a close, prospects for new peace talks seeme [...]
Strongly felt quakes shake Chile inau... Strongly felt quakes shake Chile inauguration 11.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00) The strongest aftershock since Chile's devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday as President Sebastian Pinera was sworn into office.
Mexico's Carlos Slim is world's riche... Mexico's Carlos Slim is world's richest person 11.03.2010 - 13:49 (GMT+01:00) With a fortune estimated at $53.5 billion, he leads Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on Forbes magazine's list. Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person -- a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's st [...]
U.S. moves to list loggerhead turtles... U.S. moves to list loggerhead turtles as endangered 11.03.2010 - 06:51 (GMT+01:00) With populations continuing to decline, wildlife agencies issue a plan to designate critical habitat zones to protect the species. Such listing could affect offshore drilling and other activities. Federal agencies are proposing to increase protections for loggerhead turtles, the long-lived [...]
Obama touts plan to cut waste in Medi... Obama touts plan to cut waste in Medicare,Medicaid 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Pitching his healthcare reform legislation in suburban Missouri, the president announces a broadened initiative to block fraud in government health programs. Promoting a new initiative to reduce waste in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs, President Obama traveled to suburban [...]
Investors can soon make bets on movie... Investors can soon make bets on movie box office 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Two new futures exchanges will let studios spread the financial risk of creating films. Reporting from New York and Los Angeles -- Welcome to Hollywood's newest version of risky business: movie derivatives.

NY Daily News
Woman's parrot taken,house ransacked ... Woman's parrot taken,house ransacked by Bank of America:lawsuit 11.03.2010 - 22:29 (GMT+01:00) A bird in the hands of a foreclosure business was worth untold angst for the pet's rattled owner.
Striking workers riot in Greece over ... Striking workers riot in Greece over debt austerity plan 11.03.2010 - 22:21 (GMT+01:00) ATHENS, Greece - Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing, masked youths broke out during a demonstration Thursday in central Athens by tens of thousands of striking workers protesting austerity measures that the Greek government has said it has no choice but to implement.
Man who claims he slept while girlfri... Man who claims he slept while girlfriend beat 3-year-old to death sentenced to 18 years to life 11.03.2010 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00) An unrepentant Housing Authority security guard who claimed he slept through the horrific beating of a 3-year-old boy got 18 years to life in prison Thursday.
Mississippi high school cancels prom ... Mississippi high school cancels prom instead of letting lesbian teen bring date 11.03.2010 - 19:04 (GMT+01:00) A teenage lesbian's effort to bring her girlfriend to her high school prom got a rather strong response from school officials. They canceled the entire event.
FBI eye Al Qaeda-linked N.J. man afte... FBI eye Al Qaeda-linked N.J. man after hospital shooting in Yemen 11.03.2010 - 19:00 (GMT+01:00) The FBI is investigating the case of an alleged al-Qaida raised in New Jersey who is accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen.
Nurse severely injured,possibly raped... Nurse severely injured,possibly raped in bathroom attack at Midtown bar 11.03.2010 - 18:54 (GMT+01:00) Investigators believe a 30-year-old woman was savagely beaten by a spurned suitor early Thursday in a popular Midtown bar, police sources said.
Controversial Aqueduct racino deal is... Controversial Aqueduct racino deal is officially dead 11.03.2010 - 18:40 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY - The state has officially pulled the plug on a controversial group chosen to run a planned racino at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Holy See's chief exorcist:Satan is at... Holy See's chief exorcist:Satan is at work inside Vatican 11.03.2010 - 18:39 (GMT+01:00) Did the devil make them do it' The recent spate of sexual abuse allegations rocking the Catholic Church show that "the Devil is at work inside the Vatican," the Holy See's chief exorcist told a British newspaper.
'Pure' evil:N.J. fanatic charged with... 'Pure' evil:N.J. fanatic charged with raping daughters,having children with them 11.03.2010 - 18:20 (GMT+01:00) A New Jersey religious fanatic obsessed with creating a "pure" bloodline repeatedly raped his five daughters - and three of them gave birth to six children, prosecutors revealed Thursday.
$1M fund to fight sex abuse in Orthod... $1M fund to fight sex abuse in Orthodox Jewish communities hasn't been used 11.03.2010 - 16:59 (GMT+01:00) None of the nearly $1 million set aside to tackle sex abuse in New York's ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities has been spent, even as another program set up to help scrambles for cash.
Activist 'Cove' filmmakers ambush swa... Activist 'Cove' filmmakers ambush swanky LA sushi restaurant that secretly served illegal whale meat 11.03.2010 - 16:57 (GMT+01:00) Federal prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against a sushi chef and a Santa Monica restaurant on allegations that they served illegal and endangered whale meat.
7.2 earthquake rocks Chile as country... 7.2 earthquake rocks Chile as country ready to swear in new president 11.03.2010 - 16:39 (GMT+01:00) Yet another powerful earthquake struck Chile Thursday morning - this time a 7.2 magnitude quake in the central part of the country, including Santiago.
Canadian group sorry for flyer using ... Canadian group sorry for flyer using burning Twin Towers image to promote 'pig roast' 11.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00) A Canadian lawmaker is apologizing for using an image of the burning Twin Towers on a pamphlet to promote a pig roast.
Westin Times Square Hotel baker award... Westin Times Square Hotel baker awarded $3M by federal jury 11.03.2010 - 16:08 (GMT+01:00) A hotel baker who claimed he was tormented with vile taunts and even physically abused at work was awarded $3 million by a federal jury Wednesday.
Gov. Paterson slams Mayor Bloomberg o... Gov. Paterson slams Mayor Bloomberg over budget dispute 11.03.2010 - 15:57 (GMT+01:00) Gov. Paterson pushed back at Mayor Bloomberg Thursday morning for criticizing Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's budget-reform proposal, saying mayor already has some of the powers that Ravitch would give the governor.

Washington Post
Dems weigh education proposal Dems weigh education proposal 11.03.2010 - 21:38 (GMT+01:00) Senate leaders say they are inclined to add student loan overhaul to final health-care bill.
GOP:Reopen the Massa probe GOP:Reopen the Massa probe 11.03.2010 - 19:32 (GMT+01:00) 44 \| House votes to refer measure calling for further investigation to ethics committee.
Kennedy seeks 'fuller life' Kennedy seeks 'fuller life' 11.03.2010 - 17:46 (GMT+01:00) Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Teddy Kennedy's youngest child, wants to talk about how he anguished over his decision to leave the Congress after 16 years.
CBO:Senate bill would cut deficit CBO:Senate bill would cut deficit 11.03.2010 - 16:37 (GMT+01:00) Congressional budget referees say legislation would cut deficit by $118 billion over 10 years.
Merlin Olsen dies at 69 Merlin Olsen dies at 69 11.03.2010 - 17:46 (GMT+01:00) Pro Football Hall of Famer moved on to acting with roles in "Little House on the Prairie."
Quakes shake Chile inauguration Quakes shake Chile inauguration 11.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00) Strong aftershocks strike as dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Pinera.
Dodd to offer financial reform bill Dodd to offer financial reform bill 11.03.2010 - 16:24 (GMT+01:00) Senator's announcement comes as bipartisan talks have failed to yield an agreement.
Maliki leads in first tallies Maliki leads in first tallies 11.03.2010 - 14:54 (GMT+01:00) Preliminary results show Iraq's prime minister winning in two Shiite provinces in southern Iraq.
Survey:Employers to shift costs Survey:Employers to shift costs 11.03.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) Many firms say they may charge employees more to cover spouses, tighten eligibility standards.
For 'JihadJane,' a bumpy life For 'JihadJane,' a bumpy life 11.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Woman who allegedly used Internet to recruit terrorists dropped out before high school.
Capitals get back on track with overt... Capitals get back on track with overtime win at home 10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
No rush to restructure Fannie and Fre... No rush to restructure Fannie and Freddie 10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Sixteen months after they were seized to prevent collapse, companies remain wards of the state, running a tab that has now exceeded $125 billion.
Investigation of Massa is closed Investigation of Massa is closed 10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Panel concludes resignation puts ex-representative outside reach of any punishment it could dole out.
Hurdles remain in pressuring Iran Hurdles remain in pressuring Iran 10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Reluctance in Europe, firms still eager to sell goods to nation create stumbling blocks for U.S. efforts.
Noses are wet,economy's blue Noses are wet,economy's blue 10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Specialty-breed rescue groups say this month is a prime time to add a new best friend to your family.

New York Post
Diplo wife's killer guilty Diplo wife's killer guilty 11.03.2010 - 08:50 (GMT+01:00) A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of the wife of a State Department diplomat. Robert Schiavo, 23, of Medford, entered the guilty plea yesterday in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead. He faces 25 years to life in jail. Homicide...
Stick around a bit,gov Stick around a bit,gov 11.03.2010 - 11:52 (GMT+01:00) They certainly don't love him -- but they don't want him to leave yet, either. Embattled Gov. Paterson is getting a 21 percent job-approval rating in a Quinnipiac University poll released yesterday, compared to 61 percent who disapprove of how he's doing. But 50 percent say they...
Cremation is hot Cremation is hot 11.03.2010 - 08:50 (GMT+01:00) More than a third of the 2.5 million Americans who die this year likely will be burned in crematories rather than buried. In the 1980s, the percentage of bodies cremated first reached double digits, according to the Cremation Association of North America. The group estimates that cremation will acco [...]
O:We'll stick by you,Haiti O:We'll stick by you,Haiti 11.03.2010 - 08:49 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- President Obama said yesterday conditions in quake-stricken Haiti remained dire and promised that the United States would be a reliable partner in reconstruction efforts. Obama, speaking at the White House after meeting with Haitian President Rene Preval, said only a global response to [...]
To borrow a phrase:It sucks To borrow a phrase:It sucks 11.03.2010 - 08:49 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY -- Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's scheme to borrow $6 billion over the next three years and have state finances overseen by a "Financial Review Board" was criticized yesterday by the state comptroller, mocked by Mayor Bloomberg and attacked by fiscal watchdogs. The plan, which Ravitch says would [...]
Can't trust these bozos to fix the me... Can't trust these bozos to fix the mess they created 11.03.2010 - 08:47 (GMT+01:00) ALBANY -- Mayor Bloom berg got it right yesterday with his flip observation that Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's scheme to borrow $6 billion to reform state spending "doesn't pass the laugh test." Ravitch's plan actually makes anyone who knows anything about what's gone on in state...
$ick state gives city bad coffer $ick state gives city bad coffer 11.03.2010 - 08:46 (GMT+01:00) The state's fiscal mess could end up costing the city dearly, a new report says. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli yesterday said the $1.2 billion reduction in state assistance for the city, coupled with an uncertain contract with the teachers union and a budget deficit, could mean a $2...
Stick around a bit,gov Stick around a bit,gov 11.03.2010 - 08:45 (GMT+01:00) They certainly don't love him -- but they don't want him to leave yet, either. Embattled Gov. Paterson is getting a 21 percent job-approval rating in a Quinnipiac University poll released yesterday, compared to 61 percent who disapprove of how he's doing. But 50 percent say they...
This insane fiscal cycle has to end This insane fiscal cycle has to end 11.03.2010 - 08:44 (GMT+01:00) After years of flagrant over spending, fiscal conjuring, ever-increasing taxes, fees and reliance on one-shot revenues, it appears Albany's fiscal day of reckoning is at hand. With the 2010-2011 budget deficit at $9 billion and recurring deficits projected for as far as the eye can see, if the gover [...]
Belzer's 'Law & Disorder' Belzer's 'Law & Disorder' 11.03.2010 - 08:43 (GMT+01:00) Next time, "Law & Order" actor Richard Belzer might just decide to suffer in silence. The actor-comic, who has played Sgt. John Munch on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" for nine seasons, was on line at the Apple Store at 67th Street and Broadway yesterday when a staffer asked, "Can I...
Criminal a-salt Criminal a-salt 11.03.2010 - 08:42 (GMT+01:00) It's the "don't pass the salt" bill. Brooklyn Assemblyman Felix Ortiz has introduced legislation to eliminate the use of salt "in any form" in preparing food in every restaurant in the state -- a move similar to Mayor Bloomberg's efforts to change people's eating habits. Under...
Cagey diver eyes jaws of death Cagey diver eyes jaws of death 11.03.2010 - 08:42 (GMT+01:00) This daring diver went face to snout with the jaws of death. The diver, who had only his cage separating him from the great white shark, got a scary close-up look at the killer creature's serrated teeth as the 15-foot female predator clamped its jaws on the cage bars...
Slim's the fattest cat Slim's the fattest cat 11.03.2010 - 07:34 (GMT+01:00) Mexico's Carlos Slim is the world's richest man -- the first non-American to hold the top spot in 16 years. Slim, who's also the largest individual shareholder of The New York Times, has amassed a $53.5 billion fortune in telecom, pharmaceuticals and real estate. His empire...
JPMorgan Chase has slight hang up wit... JPMorgan Chase has slight hang up with me & you 11.03.2010 - 07:33 (GMT+01:00) My credit-card company hung up the phone on me recently. I know, you think that I am really scrounging for a column. But stick with me and you might find this amusing. I'll even teach you how to be as obnoxious to them as they are to us. OK...
The Donald in casino court row The Donald in casino court row 11.03.2010 - 07:32 (GMT+01:00) Trump Entertainment Resorts, the bankrupt casino company pursued by two sets of competing billionaires, needs a new, court-approved loan to remain open, a lawyer for investor Carl Icahn said yesterday in court. Bondholders backed by Donald Trump can't win approval for that loan, which makes their ba [...]

Chicago Tribune
Despite strikes,street violence break... Despite strikes,street violence break out in Greece over planned austerity measures 11.03.2010 - 21:25 (GMT+01:00) ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing, masked youths broke out during a demonstration Thursday in central Athens by tens of thousands of striking workers protesting austerity measures that the Greek government has said it has no choice but to implement.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former... Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen dies at age 69 11.03.2010 - 18:54 (GMT+01:00) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.
Tornado watch for Central Florida Tornado watch for Central Florida 11.03.2010 - 18:48 (GMT+01:00) Heavy rain pounding most of the region. Almost all of Central Florida is under a tornado watch today as a line of storms plows across the region.
Football hall of famer,actor Merlin O... Football hall of famer,actor Merlin Olsen dead at 69 11.03.2010 - 17:55 (GMT+01:00)
Without a TV show,Conan O'Brien takin... Without a TV show,Conan O'Brien taking his show on 30-city tour beginning next month 11.03.2010 - 18:18 (GMT+01:00) NEW YORK (AP) — Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road.
Israeli housing move imperiling peace... Israeli housing move imperiling peace talks,posing new trouble for Biden's trip 11.03.2010 - 14:46 (GMT+01:00) As Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Israel wound to a close, prospects for new peace talks appeared to dim Thursday because of intensifying Palestinian anger at plans for new Israel construction in a disputed Jerusalem neighborhood.
Tornado Causes Injuries,Damages in Ce... Tornado Causes Injuries,Damages in Central Arkansas 11.03.2010 - 05:46 (GMT+01:00) At least four people have been hurt and several homes have been damaged as tornadoes cut through much of Arkansas.
Investors can soon make bets on movie... Investors can soon make bets on movie box office 11.03.2010 - 07:00 (GMT+01:00) Two new futures exchanges will let studios spread the financial risk of creating films. Reporting from New York and Los Angeles -- Welcome to Hollywood's newest version of risky business: movie derivatives.
Rep. Patrick Kennedy calls news media... Rep. Patrick Kennedy calls news media 'despicable' for ignoring war in Afghanistan 11.03.2010 - 01:15 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy is blasting the news media as "despicable," accusing it of ignoring the war in Afghanistan even as troops continue to die there.
Hate e-mail deluged FHP after Tiger W... Hate e-mail deluged FHP after Tiger Woods crash 11.03.2010 - 03:17 (GMT+01:00) Florida Highway Patrol treated golfer with kid gloves, critics say When Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and his neighbor's tree in the early-morning hours after Thanksgiving, he did more than tear up an expensive SUV and set off weeks of revelations about hismarriage and sex life.
Kansas City,Mo.,board shuttering almo... Kansas City,Mo.,board shuttering almost half the district's schools to avoid going broke 11.03.2010 - 09:15 (GMT+01:00) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.
Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st p... Mexican telecom magnate becomes 1st person from developing world to be named 'world's richest' 11.03.2010 - 12:36 (GMT+01:00) MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person — a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club.
Photos taken by OC serial killer rele... Photos taken by OC serial killer released as police look for more potential victims 11.03.2010 - 11:14 (GMT+01:00) SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors said convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala used his camera to gain the trust of young women and now they fear photographs he snapped decades ago could contain images of more potential victims.
Iran:US is playing 'double game' in A... Iran:US is playing 'double game' in Afghanistan,fighting militants it once supported 10.03.2010 - 07:52 (GMT+01:00) KABUL (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad used a brief visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday to lob insults at the United States and argue that international forces won't stop terrorism and will only lead to more civilian deaths.
National Math,English classes could b... National Math,English classes could be standardized 10.03.2010 - 23:40 (GMT+01:00) SEATTLE (AP) — Students across the nation might eventually use the same math and English textbooks and take the same tests if states adopt new rigorous standards proposed Wednesday by governors and education leaders.

New York Times News
Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paters... Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations 11.03.2010 - 22:05 (GMT+01:00) Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York attorney general, said he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office’s investigation into two matters involving Gov. David A. Paterson.
Girl Fatally Struck by Train at 77th ... Girl Fatally Struck by Train at 77th Street 11.03.2010 - 22:35 (GMT+01:00) A girl was crushed to death between a subway train and the platform at the 77th Street station of the No. 6 train on Thursday afternoon.
Reyes Prescribed Rest for Thyroid Reyes Prescribed Rest for Thyroid 11.03.2010 - 21:40 (GMT+01:00) Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is likely to start the season on the disabled list, missing two to eight weeks, his agent said on Thursday.
Georgetown 91,Syracuse 84:Syracuse Ha... Georgetown 91,Syracuse 84:Syracuse Has an Injury Scare in Loss to Georgetown 11.03.2010 - 20:59 (GMT+01:00) Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku left with an injury but is expected to be back for the N.C.A.A. tournament.
Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Gre... Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes 11.03.2010 - 21:01 (GMT+01:00) Greece’s retirement plan, which lets 14 percent of its work force retire early, has become divisive in Europe.
Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report 11.03.2010 - 20:43 (GMT+01:00) The State Department said in an annual report that the human rights situation in Iran had "degenerated” since the disputed election last year.
Aqueduct Casino Deal is Dead Aqueduct Casino Deal is Dead 11.03.2010 - 20:02 (GMT+01:00) Gov. David A. Paterson's office said Aqueduct Entertainment Group would not be awarded a contract to build and run a casino at the Aqueduct racetrack.
Holder Failed to Disclose Brief on De... Holder Failed to Disclose Brief on Detainee Policy 11.03.2010 - 19:11 (GMT+01:00) A Justice Department spokesman said the omission by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. during his confirmation hearings was inadvertent.
Live Updates From the Big East Tourna... Live Updates From the Big East Tournament,Day 3 11.03.2010 - 20:14 (GMT+01:00) Live updates from Day 3 of the Big East men's basketball tournament.
Unease Hangs Over Mideast as Biden En... Unease Hangs Over Mideast as Biden Ends Israel Trip 11.03.2010 - 18:24 (GMT+01:00) Uncertainty over talks between Palestinians and Israelis only seems to have grown during Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s visit.
Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bi... Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bill Without G.O.P. 11.03.2010 - 16:54 (GMT+01:00) The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, hoping to break a logjam on the overhaul of financial regulations, will unveil his proposal on Monday.
Aftershock Measuring 7.2 Shakes Chile... Aftershock Measuring 7.2 Shakes Chile During Inauguration 11.03.2010 - 16:46 (GMT+01:00) A 7.2-magnitude quake hit central Chile on Thursday as the inaugural ceremonies for the new president were under way.
Texas Hearing Considers Deeper Conser... Texas Hearing Considers Deeper Conservative Stamp on Textbooks 11.03.2010 - 09:30 (GMT+01:00) Proposed changes to the state’s social studies curriculum would portray conservatives in a more positive light.
World Food Program Won’t Renew Some S... World Food Program Won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts 11.03.2010 - 14:48 (GMT+01:00) World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.
Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks 11.03.2010 - 13:42 (GMT+01:00) Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for no delay in resuming peace talks, after Palestinians said Israel must cancel a settlement project before negotiations can begin.

Houston Chronicle
Rice to hire former Indiana AD as ath... Rice to hire former Indiana AD as athletic director 11.03.2010 - 22:22 (GMT+01:00) Former Indiana athletic director Rick Greenspan will be the next athletic director at Rice, according to a source.
Jury finds Memorial Hermann did no wr... Jury finds Memorial Hermann did no wrong in case of startup 11.03.2010 - 21:15 (GMT+01:00) A jury that heard more than two months of testimony found today that Memorial Hermann did not use improper antitrust tactics to coerce insurance companies into boycotting a start-up hospital.
Federal agents conduct raid on Housto... Federal agents conduct raid on Houston's north side 11.03.2010 - 20:58 (GMT+01:00) Federal agents conducted a raid on the north side of Houston, officials said. Details are sketchy and the reason for the raid at the 6300 North Shepherd wasn't immediately clear. Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement were involved, and Houst [...]
Texas ed board debates race in histor... Texas ed board debates race in history classes 11.03.2010 - 20:35 (GMT+01:00)
Texas gas prices up 3rd straight week Texas gas prices up 3rd straight week 11.03.2010 - 20:17 (GMT+01:00) Retail gasoline prices are up across Texas for a third week in a row. The weekly AAA Texas survey released today shows regular unleaded rose an average of 8 cents at Texas pumps to $2.65 per gallon. Nationally, the average price rose 7 cents to $2.78 per gallon.
Cartels try to corrupt border feds,cu... Cartels try to corrupt border feds,customs officials say 11.03.2010 - 19:36 (GMT+01:00) U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas, who chaired the hearing of the Homeland Security subcommittee, said Tomsheck’s figures were alarming.
Man,woman slain in Brookshire Man,woman slain in Brookshire 11.03.2010 - 19:19 (GMT+01:00) The victims were shot. Two children were unharmed.
Indiana man who murdered 2 in San Ant... Indiana man who murdered 2 in San Antonio set to die 11.03.2010 - 19:18 (GMT+01:00) An Indiana man who embarked on a cross-country crime spree with his girlfriend a decade ago that ended in a gun battle with police in San Francisco faced execution today for robbing and murdering a sheriff's officer in San Antonio.
State Farm hikes homeowner rates 4.5% State Farm hikes homeowner rates 4.5% 11.03.2010 - 18:27 (GMT+01:00) Regulators already asked the insurer to withdraw the hike.
Football great,actor Merlin Olsen die... Football great,actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69 11.03.2010 - 18:09 (GMT+01:00) Pro football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen dies at age 69.
Texas accused of neglecting flock of ... Texas accused of neglecting flock of whooping cranes 11.03.2010 - 17:35 (GMT+01:00) The case centers on a flock that winters near Rockport.
Man arrested nearly a year after SW H... Man arrested nearly a year after SW Houston apartment shootings 11.03.2010 - 17:17 (GMT+01:00) A man has been arrested in a fatal shooting nearly a year ago at a apartment complex in southwest Houston. Steven Randell Cade, 19, is charged with murder in the death of Markquese Dewayne Donahue, 18, at the Willows Apartment complex in 10900 block of Fondren about 7:45 p.m. on March 20 , according [...]
Tug's calls to tanker unanswered befo... Tug's calls to tanker unanswered before Port Arthur collision 11.03.2010 - 16:50 (GMT+01:00) The captain of a tugboat that collided with an 800-foot tanker in a Port Arthur ship channel in January says his radio calls to the larger ship went unanswered moments before the crash. Capt. Lex Wimberley says he tried to contact the tanker Eagle Otome after he saw it drop anchor and heard its dist [...]
Far fewer Americans die on the roads Far fewer Americans die on the roads 11.03.2010 - 15:59 (GMT+01:00) Fatalities fall to their lowest level since the 1950s.
Man convicted of sending threats from... Man convicted of sending threats from Houston library PC 11.03.2010 - 15:12 (GMT+01:00) A jury Wednesday found Jeff Henry Williamson, 45, of Jackson, Miss., guilty of sending a threatening communication in interstate commerce, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Houston said.

Dallas Morning News
Chat replay:Evan Grant on the Texas R... Chat replay:Evan Grant on the Texas Rangers 11.03.2010 - 22:17 (GMT+01:00)
Dallas Zoo allows early glimpse of Gi... Dallas Zoo allows early glimpse of Giants of Savanna habitat set to open late May 3:06 PM CT 11.03.2010 - 22:09 (GMT+01:00)
Fox News clarifies reports on Texas' ... Fox News clarifies reports on Texas' social studies curriculum,but doesn't apologize 2:53 PM CT 11.03.2010 - 21:57 (GMT+01:00)
Car dealer sues city of Carrollton,po... Car dealer sues city of Carrollton,police officer for civil rights violations 11.03.2010 - 20:32 (GMT+01:00)
City Hall blog:Austin moves to keep p... City Hall blog:Austin moves to keep police chief from leaving for Dallas 12:21 PM CT 11.03.2010 - 19:55 (GMT+01:00)
Standoff with burglary suspect ends p... Standoff with burglary suspect ends peacefully in Oak Cliff 12:33 PM CT 11.03.2010 - 19:44 (GMT+01:00)
Mortgage rates holding below 5 percent Mortgage rates holding below 5 percent 11.03.2010 - 17:44 (GMT+01:00)
Cowboys blog:What actor could play To... Cowboys blog:What actor could play Tom Landry' 11.03.2010 - 18:36 (GMT+01:00)
Thieves steal trailer containing Mesq... Thieves steal trailer containing Mesquite Boy Scouts' camping gear 10:10 AM CT 11.03.2010 - 18:34 (GMT+01:00)
Vatican names 2 assistant bishops for... Vatican names 2 assistant bishops for Dallas diocese 8:45 AM CT 11.03.2010 - 15:48 (GMT+01:00)
Discount grocery chain Aldi holding j... Discount grocery chain Aldi holding job fair today in Dallas 7:46 AM CT 11.03.2010 - 14:56 (GMT+01:00)
For travelers,it may be time to book ... For travelers,it may be time to book Super Bowl plans 11.03.2010 - 06:12 (GMT+01:00)
Air traffic modernization on Congress... Air traffic modernization on Congress' radar but funding isn't 11.03.2010 - 05:45 (GMT+01:00)
3 Dallas County sheriff's officers ov... 3 Dallas County sheriff's officers oversaw aspects of jail but lacked proper licenses 11.03.2010 - 05:14 (GMT+01:00)
Performance bonus upheld for Dallas I... Performance bonus upheld for Dallas ISD teachers with lower attendance rates 11.03.2010 - 05:10 (GMT+01:00)

San Francisco Chronicle
Going got tough,Newsom got outta here Going got tough,Newsom got outta here 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The tough call for Gavin Newsom would be to stick around as mayor of San Francisco. It would be difficult, gutty, and a leap of faith into an uncertain future. He's not going to do it. Newsom made it clear at Wednesday's media event in the Tenderloin that a...
Fire in S.F. burns 2 buildings Fire in S.F. burns 2 buildings 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) San Francisco firefighters knocked down a two-alarm fire at a home owned by Supervisor Sean Elsbernd's parents. The fire was at 31 Marietta Drive was reported at 8:50 a.m., said Lt. Ken Smith, a spokesman for the San Francisco Fire Department. The home is...
Court:'Under God' in Pledge is consti... Court:'Under God' in Pledge is constitutional 11.03.2010 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00) The words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are an appeal to patriotism, not religion, and do not violate the separation of church and state, a federal appeals court ruled today - the same court that declared the pledge unconstitutional in 2002. In a...
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More quakes hit Chile as new presiden... More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over 11.03.2010 - 20:20 (GMT+01:00) A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami. The strongest aftershock, with a...
Doctor caught in TV molest sting gets... Doctor caught in TV molest sting gets jail 11.03.2010 - 19:02 (GMT+01:00) A Piedmont doctor whose 2006 arrest in a police sting was filmed by a television network has been sentenced to two months in jail for attempted child molesting. Maurice Wolin must register as a sex offender annually for life and will be on probation for...
Conan O'Brien will take his show to t... Conan O'Brien will take his show to theaters 11.03.2010 - 18:19 (GMT+01:00) Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road. The former host of "The Tonight Show" announced a 30-city theater tour on Thursday. Sidekick Andy Richter and the former "Tonight Show" band will join O'Brien for what he...
Push to build 2 crucial Bay Bridge pa... Push to build 2 crucial Bay Bridge parts faster 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Efforts to pick up the pace of progress on the new east span of the Bay Bridge are working, as evidenced by the steel deck pieces from China finally being lifted into place off Yerba Buena Island, transportation officials said Wednesday. But delays at the...
A pretty pricey hint about mayor's fu... A pretty pricey hint about mayor's future 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Mayor Gavin Newsom's been coy about whether he'll run for lieutenant governor, but how's this for signs that he'll run: Wednesday he requested and received official nomination papers for the post and paid a $2,609.80 filing fee, a San Francisco election...
Four Seasons' owners say deal ends lo... Four Seasons' owners say deal ends loan default 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The owners of San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel said Wednesday they are no longer in default on a $90 million loan after joining forces with an investment partner who will take a significant ownership interest in the property. Millennium Partners has teamed...
Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs... Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper 11.03.2010 - 18:22 (GMT+01:00) President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his trade agenda will...
For S.F. tourism,no blue sky in sight For S.F. tourism,no blue sky in sight 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Forecast for San Francisco's all-important tourist industry this year: Cloudy. At best, it shouldn't be worse than last year, when the city saw fewer visitors, spending less money, which meant lower tax revenue compared with 2008. "We see no indicators...
State's cash for appliances to start ... State's cash for appliances to start April 22 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) California has pushed back the start of its cash for appliances program to April 22, but based on what happened in some other states, consumers who want to get a rebate on a new energy-efficient washer, refrigerator or room air conditioner should be ready to...
MySpace turns to games to regain prom... MySpace turns to games to regain prominence 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) MySpace is turning to video games to help the former social-networking king recoup its share of Internet relevancy that it lost to Facebook. At the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, MySpace Inc. co-President Mike Jones launched a new "...
Microsoft issues vouchers for online ... Microsoft issues vouchers for online training 11.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Microsoft Corp. will offer thousands of Californians free training in its office software programs and distribute 18,500 vouchers to provide computer professionals with a no-cost way to upgrade their skills under a program introduced Wednesday in Mountain...

Chicago Sun-Times
Daley defends expanded use of tasers Daley defends expanded use of tasers 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Tasers have caused problems, but they do less harm than real bullets, Mayor Daley said today, defending the Chicago Police Departments decision to dramatically expand the use of stun guns.
Giannoulias talks about his record on... Giannoulias talks about his record on big banks 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias tried today to change the focus of his campaign from talk about his familys troubled bank to what he says is his history of standing up to big banks and his Republican opponents history of cozying up to Wall Street banks.
Felon charged with dealing drugs near... Felon charged with dealing drugs near Dyett High School 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A convicted felon was charged with selling heroin within a "Safe Passage" zone of a South Side high school Wednesday afternoon.
Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper to... Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper to partner with Roe Conn on WLS 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) WLS-AM (890) announced today that Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper will partner with Roe Conn on his afternoon drive radio show, beginning April 12.
Over 12 people report falling ill at ... Over 12 people report falling ill at Pilsen medical facility 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) At least a dozen people were evaluated Thursday morning after complaining of becoming ill at a medical facility in the Near South Side Pilsen neighborhood.
Park Ridge man's Iditarod dream ends ... Park Ridge man's Iditarod dream ends with crash 11.03.2010 - 07:01 (GMT+01:00) Pat Moon, the 33-year-old Park Ridge landscaper competing in the Iditarod sled dog race despite a cancer diagnosis, slammed into a tree Tuesday while navigating a gorge in a particularly remote section of the course.
Warning:Ancient sex on show in Paris Warning:Ancient sex on show in Paris 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) PARIS -- The latest show at Paris' Quai Branly museum comes with a warning for visitors: "This exhibition of Moche ceramics shows sexual acts of an explicit nature."
Republicans call for Eric Massa ethic... Republicans call for Eric Massa ethics probe to be reopened 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- House Minority Leader John Boehner said Thursday he wants the ethics panel probe of former Rep. Eric Massa reopened to find out what Democratic leaders and their staff knew about the allegations.
1 killed,homes damaged in Arkansas to... 1 killed,homes damaged in Arkansas tornadoes 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Authorities say one person was killed in the tornadoes that struck parts of Arkansas. Cleburne County Sheriff Marty Moss said Thursday that one person died, but he declined to identify the victim or provide more details.
Cadmium probe causes more jewelry rec... Cadmium probe causes more jewelry recalls 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) OS ANGELES -- Federal regulators are recalling more children's jewelry due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
NC-bound jet hits birds shortly after... NC-bound jet hits birds shortly after takeoff 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The pilot of a US Airways jet reported a bird strike and an engine problem shortly after takeoff from an upstate New York airport Thursday, forcing the plane to turn back and make an emergency landing, officials said.
Weather delays search for Air France ... Weather delays search for Air France black boxes 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) PARIS -- The search for the black boxes of an Air France flight that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean while flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris has been delayed by weather conditions and trouble getting a search ship to Brazil, officials said Thursday.
Greece hit by strikes,riots over aust... Greece hit by strikes,riots over austerity plan 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Serious street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens Thursday as tens of thousands demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures.
Sun-Times teams to help disadvantaged... Sun-Times teams to help disadvantaged youth 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Disadvantaged Chicagoans between the ages of 17 and 24 will get a leg up on their post-secondary education under a new program being launched by the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust and Jobs For Youth/Chicago.
Ex-New Orleans officer pleads in Katr... Ex-New Orleans officer pleads in Katrina shootings 11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) NEW ORLEANS -- A second former New Orleans officer has pleaded guilty in an alleged conspiracy to cover up a deadly police shooting of unarmed residents after Hurricane Katrina.

Newsday
MSG to host mega-concerts MSG to host mega-concerts 23.07.2009 - 02:25 (GMT+01:00) U2, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and more will help the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrate 25 years.
As weather warms,LIers decry state pa... As weather warms,LIers decry state parks cutbacks 23.07.2009 - 01:43 (GMT+01:00) Since he was a baby, Ed Kelley has spent most summer weekends at the West End 2 area of Jones Beach. Until this year.
Obama:Health care debate 'not a game' Obama:Health care debate 'not a game' 23.07.2009 - 01:50 (GMT+01:00) President Barack Obama sought Wednesday tocast the intensifying health care debate in terms that matter toordinary people, promising to offer more savings, security andtreatment to millions. Assailing his critics, he declared, "Thisdebate is not a game."
LIer charged with aiding al-Qaida LIer charged with aiding al-Qaida 22.07.2009 - 22:24 (GMT+01:00) Bryant Neal Vinas, who grew up in Patchogue, helped attack a U.S. base and funneled information on the LIRR, reports said.
Cops:Ex-con charged in slay of LI mot... Cops:Ex-con charged in slay of LI motivational speaker 22.07.2009 - 16:43 (GMT+01:00) Police have arrested a 36-year-old ex-con for his alleged role in the slaying of Long Island motivational speaker Jeffrey Locker last week in East Harlem.
Cops:LI woman caught in Neb. with 116... Cops:LI woman caught in Neb. with 116 pounds of marijuana 22.07.2009 - 19:33 (GMT+01:00) A Bay Shore woman stopped for speeding on a Nebraska interstate was arrested and charged with intent to distribute drugs after a canine unit found "three bales of marijuana" weighing 116 pounds in her car trunk, police said Wednesday.
Driver dies in Stony Brook crash Driver dies in Stony Brook crash 22.07.2009 - 21:41 (GMT+01:00) Elderly man drove into a parked car, knocked it over, and then crashed again a short distance away, according to Suffolk police.
Cops considering manslaughter' Cops considering manslaughter' 22.07.2009 - 21:06 (GMT+01:00) As police raided the office of Michael Jackson's doctor, one of his lawyers said they were looking for "evidence... of manslaughter."
LI man charged with aiding al-Qaida LI man charged with aiding al-Qaida 22.07.2009 - 21:43 (GMT+01:00) A Long Island-born man participated in an attack on an American base in Afghanistan and funneled information on the Long Island Rail Road to al-Qaida after he was trained in a Pakistani terror camp, according to published reports.
Judge sentences drunken driver who hi... Judge sentences drunken driver who hit cop to 7 years 22.07.2009 - 19:23 (GMT+01:00) Saying that it cannot compare to the "life sentence" that Rahiem Griffin imposed on a police officer who he crashed into while driving drunk, a Nassau judge Wednesday sentenced Griffin to 7 years in prison.
Bloomberg rails against idling vehicl... Bloomberg rails against idling vehicles-except his own 22.07.2009 - 20:36 (GMT+01:00) Mayor Michael Bloomberg has an ambitiousenvironmental agenda, but it turns out he's running afoul of hisown anti-pollution policy.
Dave Matthews Band rocks LI Dave Matthews Band rocks LI 22.07.2009 - 18:38 (GMT+01:00) Fans braved the rain to hear Dave Matthews Band perform "#40" and "Rye Whiskey" at Jones Beach. See photos.
Live Blog:Yanks vs. O's Live Blog:Yanks vs. O's 22.07.2009 - 18:56 (GMT+01:00) The Yankees -- going for their second straight sweep -- send A.J. Burnett to the bump this afternoon to face the Orioles in the Bronx.
Arrest in motivational speaker slay Arrest in motivational speaker slay 22.07.2009 - 16:48 (GMT+01:00) Police have arrested a 36-year-old ex-con for his alleged role in last week's slaying of Long Island motivational speaker Jeffrey Locker.
Odd reaction to Erin Andrews saga Odd reaction to Erin Andrews saga 22.07.2009 - 15:58 (GMT+01:00) The sordid saga of the ESPN reporter being caught nude on camera by some creep is a long way from being over, Neil Best writes.

International Herald Tribune
Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Gre... Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes 11.03.2010 - 21:07 (GMT+01:00) Greece’s retirement plan, which lets 14 percent of its work force retire early, has become divisive in Europe.
Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report 11.03.2010 - 20:43 (GMT+01:00) The State Department said in an annual report that the human rights situation in Iran had "degenerated” since the disputed election last year.
Bullying Flap Shakes Japan’s Royals Bullying Flap Shakes Japan’s Royals 11.03.2010 - 18:50 (GMT+01:00) The bullying of the 8-year-old daughter of Princess Masako has put the princess’s history of depression into the glare of Japan’s tabloid press.
Video Increases Public Mistrust of Mo... Video Increases Public Mistrust of Moscow’s Police 11.03.2010 - 19:16 (GMT+01:00) In a video posted on the Internet, a man describes police ordering several drivers to use their cars as a shield to stop an armed criminal.
Unease Hangs Over Mideast as Biden En... Unease Hangs Over Mideast as Biden Ends Israel Trip 11.03.2010 - 18:24 (GMT+01:00) Uncertainty over talks between Palestinians and Israelis only seems to have grown during Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s visit.
Aftershock Measuring 7.2 Shakes Chile... Aftershock Measuring 7.2 Shakes Chile During Inauguration 11.03.2010 - 16:46 (GMT+01:00) A 7.2-magnitude quake hit central Chile on Thursday as the inaugural ceremonies for the new president were under way.
Gates to Discuss Iran With Emirates L... Gates to Discuss Iran With Emirates Leaders 11.03.2010 - 15:30 (GMT+01:00) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met the Emirati leader over military defenses and growing fears in the Persian Gulf over possible missile attacks by Iran.
Hamas Releases British Journalist Hamas Releases British Journalist 11.03.2010 - 13:10 (GMT+01:00) The British journalist, accused by Hamas of being a security threat, had been held for a month in Gaza.
Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks Biden Appeals to Restart Peace Talks 11.03.2010 - 13:42 (GMT+01:00) Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for no delay in resuming peace talks, after Palestinians said Israel must cancel a settlement project before negotiations can begin.
Tight Race in Iraq Could Mean Weeks o... Tight Race in Iraq Could Mean Weeks of Horse-Trading 11.03.2010 - 12:05 (GMT+01:00) Early results in Iraq’s elections on Thursday indicated that Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki’s coalition was likely to win a plurality in an exceedingly close race.
Second General Strike in a Week Calle... Second General Strike in a Week Called in Greece 11.03.2010 - 07:54 (GMT+01:00) A nationwide strike on Thursday closed hospitals and schools and stopped all flights and most public transport across the debt-plagued country.
Barcelona Journal:Trumpeting the Cata... Barcelona Journal:Trumpeting the Catalan Language,by Law,in Small Type on the Big Screen 11.03.2010 - 05:02 (GMT+01:00) A local bill requiring that at least half the copies of every film from outside Europe be dubbed in Catalan is the latest attempt to assert Catalan culture.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity On Di... Einstein's Theory of Relativity On Display 11.03.2010 - 03:00 (GMT+01:00) For the first time, the complete, original manuscript of the theory of relativity, profoundly human and surprisingly moving to examine, has been put on display in Jerusalem.
Chile’s New President Enters a Change... Chile’s New President Enters a Changed Political Landscape 11.03.2010 - 01:38 (GMT+01:00) Sebastián Piñera takes office Thursday, after the earthquake and subsequent relief efforts have changed perceptions of the military and of the political right.
Detained Herdsmen Tell of Roles in Ni... Detained Herdsmen Tell of Roles in Nigeria Killings 11.03.2010 - 00:57 (GMT+01:00) The police have arrested about 200 people in Jos, where this week dozens of herdsmen slaughtered hundreds of people in a brutal act of sectarian retribution.

New York Mag
The Outsiders The Outsiders 08.03.2010 - 03:29 (GMT+01:00) They represent change, not business as usual. And theyre Democrats!'! The ruling partys three big-state hopes.
The Cheney Government in Exile The Cheney Government in Exile 07.03.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00) The former vice-president has a plan to ensure his legacy: the political future of his daughter Liz.
Ford Theater Ford Theater 05.03.2010 - 22:19 (GMT+01:00) The crazy logic of an outsider/insider carpetbagger candidacy.
The Price of Rangels Fall The Price of Rangels Fall 05.03.2010 - 22:16 (GMT+01:00) New York loses big.
Following Paterson Following Paterson 26.02.2010 - 23:57 (GMT+01:00) Andrew Cuomo has just become the governor-in-waiting. Now his real troubles begin.
Jumping Off the Summit Jumping Off the Summit 27.02.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00) Obamacare vertigo.
Does Brown Have a Bright Side' Does Brown Have a Bright Side' 15.02.2010 - 04:10 (GMT+01:00) The lesson of Massachusetts isnt to split the differenceits to lead.
Piazza Bloomberg Piazza Bloomberg 13.02.2010 - 04:35 (GMT+01:00) The new, (mostly) car-free Times Square is a triumph of bureaucratic compromise.
Bank & Trust Bank & Trust 08.02.2010 - 02:39 (GMT+01:00) Ford-driving plutocrats jump Chucks wagon.
Fracking Water Fracking Water 08.02.2010 - 02:38 (GMT+01:00) The citys water comes from the largest unfiltered system in the country thanks to pristine sources upstate. But for how long'
Tell All Tell All 08.02.2010 - 02:38 (GMT+01:00) The unit cohesion fable.
Is Democracy Killing Democracy' Is Democracy Killing Democracy' 06.02.2010 - 00:38 (GMT+01:00) The founding fathers saw this coming, but the walls they erected to contain the mob may no longer hold.
Scionism Scionism 01.02.2010 - 03:43 (GMT+01:00) The question of Democratic dynasties.
Davids Goliath Davids Goliath 01.02.2010 - 03:43 (GMT+01:00) The giant in Patersons way isnt Andrew Cuomo. Its the governors own essential, if appealing, weirdness. And its hard to see how in this story the giant doesnt triumph.
The Fury Survey The Fury Survey 25.01.2010 - 03:16 (GMT+01:00) What are you angriest about'

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