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U.S. maternal deaths 'scandalous' U.S. maternal deaths 'scandalous' 12.03.2010 - 23:06 (GMT+01:00) Deaths from pregnancy and childbirth in the United States have doubled in the past 20 years, a development that a human rights group called "scandalous and disgraceful" Friday.
Vaccine court finds no link to autism Vaccine court finds no link to autism 12.03.2010 - 22:21 (GMT+01:00) A special court ruled Friday that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that vaccines caused autism in three cases.
Terror suspect worked in nuke plants Terror suspect worked in nuke plants 12.03.2010 - 22:04 (GMT+01:00) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is working with the FBI to determine whether a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member had access to any sensitive areas of the nuclear plants where he once worked, a commission spokeswoman said Friday.
Coroner:OD not ruled out in Haim death Coroner:OD not ruled out in Haim death 12.03.2010 - 20:47 (GMT+01:00) Although Corey Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator says a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.
Wolf may have killed woman in Alaska Wolf may have killed woman in Alaska 12.03.2010 - 17:07 (GMT+01:00) Authorities in Alaska are investigating whether a wolf attack killed a 32-year-old woman whose body was found in a remote area near a small village.
Beheaded Vikings found at Olympic site Beheaded Vikings found at Olympic site 12.03.2010 - 20:02 (GMT+01:00) They were 51 young men who met a grisly death far from home, their heads chopped off and their bodies thrown into a mass grave.
Katherine Heigl not back on 'Grey's' Katherine Heigl not back on 'Grey's' 12.03.2010 - 16:57 (GMT+01:00) On "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Izzie Stevens has been missing from Seattle Grace Hospital, and now the actress who plays her Katherine Heigl -- hasn't been seen at work.
Date set for final health care debate Date set for final health care debate 12.03.2010 - 15:27 (GMT+01:00) Democrats have set a date to begin what they hope is the final phase of health care debate in Congress.
Disfigured girl stuck in Haiti Disfigured girl stuck in Haiti 12.03.2010 - 15:35 (GMT+01:00) The town of Petite Riviere de L'Artibonite lies two hours south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Teacher-student sex 'never kid's fault' Teacher-student sex 'never kid's fault' 12.03.2010 - 15:16 (GMT+01:00) Middle- and high school students may look to their teachers as mentors or even friends. In rare but high-profile cases, experts say, the relationship may go too far, into the sexual realm.
Foursquare leads in where-am-I apps Foursquare leads in where-am-I apps 12.03.2010 - 15:37 (GMT+01:00) One year ago, the founders of Foursquare stepped onstage before a tech-savvy crowd in Austin, Texas, to announce their concept: a smartphone app that lets you tell friends where you are.
Opinion:Fury over sex offender Opinion:Fury over sex offender 12.03.2010 - 14:49 (GMT+01:00) In the movie "Law Abiding Citizen," Gerald Butler plays a man who loses his family when his wife and daughter are raped and murdered. After the main culprit receives a light sentence as part of a plea bargain and gets released from prison much sooner than he should have, our hero goes all "Death Wis [...]
NJ man suspect in Yemen rampage NJ man suspect in Yemen rampage 12.03.2010 - 05:30 (GMT+01:00) Federal authorities are investigating a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member and going on a deadly rampage at a hospital in Yemen.
Israel seals off West Bank Israel seals off West Bank 12.03.2010 - 12:21 (GMT+01:00) Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours and tightened security around Jerusalem, Israeli officials say.
37 killed in Pakistan bombings 37 killed in Pakistan bombings 12.03.2010 - 13:33 (GMT+01:00) Twin suicide blasts killed at least 20 people Friday in a high security area with a dense military presence in eastern Pakistan, CNN affiliate Geo TV reported.

USA Today
Court:Thimerosal in vaccine didn't ca... Court:Thimerosal in vaccine didn't cause autism 12.03.2010 - 22:05 (GMT+01:00) A federal court has ruled that the vaccine additive thimerosal does not cause autism.
Clinton slams Israel on Jerusalem hou... Clinton slams Israel on Jerusalem housing plan 12.03.2010 - 21:31 (GMT+01:00) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday delivered a stinging rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
Weekend forecast:Powerful spring stor... Weekend forecast:Powerful spring storm to sock Northeast 12.03.2010 - 21:05 (GMT+01:00) A dismal weekend is shaping up for much of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England thanks to heavy rain and strong winds ...
Senators question $1M pay for Boys & ... Senators question $1M pay for Boys & Girls Clubs CEO 12.03.2010 - 20:55 (GMT+01:00) A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs ...
FDA black box warning:Some can't proc... FDA black box warning:Some can't process blood thinner Plavix 12.03.2010 - 20:09 (GMT+01:00) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix after reports that some patients ...
Democrats pare differences on health ... Democrats pare differences on health bill 12.03.2010 - 18:03 (GMT+01:00) President Obama put off the start of a scheduled Asian trip on Friday as the White House and senior Democrats reached for agreement ...
Iraqi PM:Laying groundwork for new co... Iraqi PM:Laying groundwork for new coalition government 12.03.2010 - 16:44 (GMT+01:00) The Iraqi prime minister's bloc said Friday it has started laying the groundwork to form a coalition government, signaling growing ...
Suicide bombers kill at least 43,woun... Suicide bombers kill at least 43,wound 100 in Pakistan 12.03.2010 - 16:16 (GMT+01:00) A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least ...
Senators question $1 million pay for ... Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO 12.03.2010 - 15:42 (GMT+01:00) A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs ...
Forecaster:Early tornado alerts likel... Forecaster:Early tornado alerts likely saved lives in Arkansas 12.03.2010 - 14:45 (GMT+01:00) Several days' advance warning of severe weather in Arkansas, along with alerts issued Wednesday about specific storms, almost ...
New president Pinera projects $30B in... New president Pinera projects $30B in Chile quake damage 12.03.2010 - 13:36 (GMT+01:00) Calling on Chileans to dry their tears and get to work to rebuild the nation, Sebastian Pinera is already setting an example.
Russia criticizes U.S.,NATO over Afgh... Russia criticizes U.S.,NATO over Afghan drug trafficking fight 12.03.2010 - 10:26 (GMT+01:00) Russia's envoy to NATO has sharply criticized the alliance's shift away from fighting drug trafficking in Afghanistan, saying ...
House Republicans suspend earmarks House Republicans suspend earmarks 12.03.2010 - 09:23 (GMT+01:00) In an election-year appeal to voters frustrated with Washington, House Republicans promised Thursday not to stuff any of this ...
Pat Tillman's legacy:more help for mi... Pat Tillman's legacy:more help for military veterans in college 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The Pat Tillman Foundation's Tillman Military Scholars program offers funding to veterans who demonstrate a record of service ...
Nursing covering more health care Nursing covering more health care 12.03.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00) adfasdf

Los Angeles Times
'Vaccines court' rejects mercury-auti... 'Vaccines court' rejects mercury-autism link in 3 test cases 12.03.2010 - 09:57 (GMT+01:00) The finding supports a broad scientific consensus that the mercury-containing preservative thimerosal does not cause autism, and will likely disappoint parents who are convinced otherwise. The government's "vaccines court" ruled Friday in three separate test cases that the mercury-containi [...]
Newsom jumps into lieutenant governor... Newsom jumps into lieutenant governor s race, 12.03.2010 - 09:45 (GMT+01:00) As San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom declared himself a candidate for lieutenant governor Friday morning, he took an important first step in the race -- demonstrating that he now understands what the job entails.
Permanently modified mortgages grow b... Permanently modified mortgages grow by 45%,government says 12.03.2010 - 20:37 (GMT+01:00) In February, the number of homeowners with permanently reduced monthly payments grew to 168,708, the Obama administration reports, as 91,483 more trial modifications are approved. The Obama administration Friday said its mortgage modification program continued to make progress, with the nu [...]
2 blasts target military vehicles at ... 2 blasts target military vehicles at Pakistan bazaar,killing at least 43 12.03.2010 - 18:36 (GMT+01:00) The suicide blasts come seconds apart and fan fears of a new wave of militant violence after a period of calm. Pakistanis had been gaining confidence that offensives were shutting down the Taliban. Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, and Lahore, Pakistan -- Two suicide bomb blasts spaced j [...]
DWP ratepayers facing a bigger possib... DWP ratepayers facing a bigger possible surcharge 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) L.A.'s mayor will propose an increase of 2.7 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity consumed. It's expected to add $2 a month to the bills of 55% of customers. Its effect on the other 45% isn't known. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's political team has spent the last two months tal [...]
Internet making it easier to become a... Internet making it easier to become a terrorist 12.03.2010 - 05:25 (GMT+01:00) 'JihadJane' and other U.S. suspects don't need militant training camps, officials say. They just go online. The abrupt transformation of Colleen R. LaRose from bored middle-aged matron to "JihadJane," her Internet alias, was unique in many ways, but a common thread ties the alleged Islamic [...]
L.A. City Hall fears ripple effect of... L.A. City Hall fears ripple effect of layoffs 12.03.2010 - 03:02 (GMT+01:00) The workers in 4,000 targeted jobs can oust those in lesser posts. The maneuvering could take 7 months. For decades, no matter how grim the budget was, Los Angeles officials avoided laying off even small numbers of workers who had Civil Service protection. That changed Thursday.
Retail sales rise 0.3% in February Retail sales rise 0.3% in February 13.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum.
Suicide bombers kill 39 in Pakistan Suicide bombers kill 39 in Pakistan 12.03.2010 - 12:28 (GMT+01:00) The attack in Lahore, which targets two Pakistani military vehicles near a crowded market, leaves nearly 100 wounded and sparks fear of a new wave of violence. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Two suicide bomb blasts spaced just 15 seconds apart rocked the eastern city of Lahore Friday, killing [...]
Harry Reid's wife,daughter hurt in ca... Harry Reid's wife,daughter hurt in car accident 12.03.2010 - 05:38 (GMT+01:00) The four-vehicle crash leaves Landra Reid, 69, with a broken back, neck and nose, and Lana Reid Barringer with less-serious injuries. The Senate majority leader is able to visit them in the hospital. The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were injured in a serious car w [...]
Couple plead no contest in hit-and-ru... Couple plead no contest in hit-and-run that killed USC student,injured another 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Claudia Cabrera and Josue Luna face at least three years in prison in the 2009 crash near campus that left Adrianna Bachan, 18, dead and her friend Marcus Garfinkle seriously hurt. A husband and wife pleaded no contest Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a USC stude [...]
Senators give Obama bipartisan plan o... Senators give Obama bipartisan plan on immigration 12.03.2010 - 05:31 (GMT+01:00) The president is encouraged, but healthcare politics could jeopardize the proposal. A pair of influential senators presented President Obama with a three-page blueprint for a bipartisan agreement to overhaul the nation's immigration system, but the proposal's viability is threatened by pol [...]
Democrats seek healthcare consensus Democrats seek healthcare consensus 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Congressional leaders discuss key issues but admit they might miss a voting deadline. Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill worked throughout the day Thursday seeking intraparty agreements over abortion, federal insurance subsidies and other issues in a healthcare package they hope to send Pr [...]
Laptops could be key to an earthquake... Laptops could be key to an earthquake early-warning system 12.03.2010 - 03:57 (GMT+01:00) Seismologists envision a 'Quake Catchers' network of volunteers using their computers to precisely map tremors. If Elizabeth Cochran allowed herself to dream, the future would look something like this:
Social conservatives put religious tw... Social conservatives put religious twist on 'tea party' message 12.03.2010 - 03:55 (GMT+01:00) Many on the Christian right see growing government as a threat to religious freedom. The shared views are an opportunity to strengthen the bridge between the camps for the midterm election, some say. For most of a year, the small-government advocates of the "tea party" movement have stolen [...]

NY Daily News
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez strikes o... Yankees star Alex Rodriguez strikes out on sale of Florida mansion 12.03.2010 - 21:36 (GMT+01:00) Alex Rodriguez and his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis have taken a hit on the sale of their bayfront estate in Coral Gables, Fla.
High school students stabbed in attac... High school students stabbed in attacks at two separate NYC high schools 12.03.2010 - 21:03 (GMT+01:00) An upper Manhattan high school student was knifed 16 times in one of two stabbings in city schools Friday, officials said.
Man convicted in vicious attack on pu... Man convicted in vicious attack on puppy; dog died after brutal 'disciplining' 12.03.2010 - 20:39 (GMT+01:00) A Brooklyn man was convicted Friday of killing a five-month-old dachshund puppy while "disciplining" him.
Princess Diana was killed by attempt ... Princess Diana was killed by attempt to scare her that went horribly wrong,British lawyer says 12.03.2010 - 20:11 (GMT+01:00) A top British lawyer has made the startling claim that Princess Diana was killed by an attempt to frighten her went tragically wrong.Michael Mansfield insisted he is certain Diana's "killers" did not intend to end her life in a violent Paris tunnel car crash in August 1997, but rather were just tr [...]
Relative of Bronx politicians admits ... Relative of Bronx politicians admits to embezzling from taxpayer-funded charity 12.03.2010 - 19:48 (GMT+01:00) A relative of two Bronx politicians admitted Friday he embezzled $115,000 from a taxpayer-funded non-profit to pay for trips and meals for himself and campaign checks and other perks for his kin.
Off-duty school safety agent drunk at... Off-duty school safety agent drunk at wheel kills passenger in crash:cops 12.03.2010 - 19:36 (GMT+01:00) An off-duty school safety agent was driving drunk when she slammed into a tree, killing one of her passengers and seriously injuring the other, police said Friday.
13 years later,hard time for hard-hea... 13 years later,hard time for hard-hearted fugitive who mowed down bridesmaid 12.03.2010 - 19:35 (GMT+01:00) A man who escaped to Ecuador after mowing down a woman in 1997 was sentenced to 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison during an emotional hearing Friday.
Judge nears approval of Ground Zero r... Judge nears approval of Ground Zero responders health settlement 12.03.2010 - 18:58 (GMT+01:00) A Manhattan judge was preparing to rule Friday on a settlement that would pay out at least $575 million to more than 10,000 rescue and cleanup workers sickened or injured at Ground Zero.
Dutch nurses need public service camp... Dutch nurses need public service campaign,stat! Don't have to perform sexual acts for patients 12.03.2010 - 18:40 (GMT+01:00) Keeping patients' sex lives healthy is not part of the job. The union representing Dutch nurses launched a national campaign Friday to remind that patients of its hands-off policy when it comes to sexual services.
BBC host crosses English Channel on w... BBC host crosses English Channel on water skis 12.03.2010 - 17:34 (GMT+01:00) Christine Bleakley, the host of BBCs The One Show, successfully completed her bid to water ski across the English Channel Friday morning, reports The Daily Mail. Bleakley pledged to undertake the water ski challenge, despite the strong winds and choppy waters, to raise money for the United Kingdom-
Gov. Paterson:Don't blame scandals fo... Gov. Paterson:Don't blame scandals for stalled budget in Albany 12.03.2010 - 16:56 (GMT+01:00) Gov. Paterson insisted the scandals swirling around him aren't to blame for stalled budget talks in Albany - it's the Legislature's fault.
New Jersey man suspected of Al Qaeda ... New Jersey man suspected of Al Qaeda links worked in nuclear power plants 12.03.2010 - 15:57 (GMT+01:00) A New Jersey man charged in Yemen as an Al Qaeda member worked at nuclear power plants in the U.S., officials said Thursday.
White House fires back at Roberts:We ... White House fires back at Roberts:We judge Supreme slap fair 12.03.2010 - 14:56 (GMT+01:00) Chief Justice John Roberts is getting quite a lesson in First Amendment law - from legal scholar Barack Obama.
Teacher mauled to death by wild wolve... Teacher mauled to death by wild wolves while jogging in Alaska,police say 12.03.2010 - 13:29 (GMT+01:00) A schoolteacher found dead this week near a remote Alaska village was probably killed by wolves, Alaska State Troopers said on Thursday.
Israelis seal off West Bank in bid to... Israelis seal off West Bank in bid to keep Palestinians from entering country 12.03.2010 - 13:09 (GMT+01:00) Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest.

Washington Post
Education funding priorities shift Education funding priorities shift 12.03.2010 - 20:28 (GMT+01:00) In final push to pass student aid bill, funding for key elements in Obama's agenda is dwindling.
No WMDs,but still plenty of bang No WMDs,but still plenty of bang 12.03.2010 - 20:15 (GMT+01:00) MOVIES \| Blasts, whirs and thumps that pulse through "Green Zone" are underscored by an ostinato of outrage at political cynicism.
It's time to spring forward again It's time to spring forward again 12.03.2010 - 13:01 (GMT+01:00) The official moment is 2 a.m. ET Sunday, so remember to set clocks ahead an hour on Saturday night.
Report:Lehman used gimmicks Report:Lehman used gimmicks 12.03.2010 - 17:39 (GMT+01:00) Examiner says $50 billion of assets was removed from firm's balance sheet in 2008.
Yellen eyed for Fed No. 2 spot Yellen eyed for Fed No. 2 spot 12.03.2010 - 17:30 (GMT+01:00) Obama is expected to tap Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president as Fed vice chairman.
Obama delays Asia trip to focus on push Obama delays Asia trip to focus on push 12.03.2010 - 16:28 (GMT+01:00) President will leave for Indonesia three days later than planned, in an effort to move stalled legislation through Congress.
Feb. sales post surprising gain Feb. sales post surprising gain 12.03.2010 - 14:54 (GMT+01:00) Latest retail sales report provides hope that the recovery is gaining momentum.
Frustrated caucus keeps quiet Frustrated caucus keeps quiet 12.03.2010 - 13:01 (GMT+01:00) Black congressmen say Obama should do more for African Americans, but they won't bash him.
Bombs kill scores in Lahore Bombs kill scores in Lahore 12.03.2010 - 13:01 (GMT+01:00) Suicide bombers targeted army vehicles in eastern Pakistani city.
New foreclosure wave threatens housin... New foreclosure wave threatens housing market 11.03.2010 - 06:00 (GMT+01:00) Swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but haven't yet lost their homes may soon lead to a new round of foreclosures.
GOP urges new Massa probe GOP urges new Massa probe 11.03.2010 - 21:52 (GMT+01:00) They push ethics committee to look into whether Democratic leaders responded appropriately.
Aiming to overhaul Afghan police Aiming to overhaul Afghan police 12.03.2010 - 03:16 (GMT+01:00) Officials seek to clean up a force whose history of corruption has harmed confidence in government.
Strong opposition to alcohol tax Strong opposition to alcohol tax 12.03.2010 - 01:17 (GMT+01:00) Under the influence of alcohol industry lobbyists, Maryland has been, and remains, unlikely to raise this particular 'sin tax.'
Obama unveils plans to double U.S. ex... Obama unveils plans to double U.S. exports 11.03.2010 - 20:20 (GMT+01:00) Following up on pledge made in State of the Union speech, he says that selling more U.S. products could produce as many as 2 million more jobs.
Private interests defend projects Private interests defend projects 11.03.2010 - 06:00 (GMT+01:00) As lawmakers impose another restriction on earmarks, lobbyists, companies defend work.

New York Post
Wrist slap for ex-soap star Wrist slap for ex-soap star 12.03.2010 - 15:54 (GMT+01:00) An actor fired from "One Life to Live" after allegedly assaulting three men at a Manhattan gas station pleaded guilty yesterday to resisting arrest. Nathaniel Marston, who completed an anger-management program after the October 2007 incident, is expected to get neither jail time nor probation. He ha [...]
MTA now mulling a 2010 hike MTA now mulling a 2010 hike 12.03.2010 - 15:40 (GMT+01:00) Hold onto your wallets. MTA brass are considering a fare hike as early as this year as they struggle to fill a $750 million budget gap, The Post has learned. Increasing the cost of a ride on subways, buses and commuter rails in 2010 is just one option out of...
Nurse in bar-beat nightmare Nurse in bar-beat nightmare 12.03.2010 - 09:27 (GMT+01:00) A savage thug followed a nurse into a Hell's Kitchen bar bathroom early yesterday and brutally beat her in a stall after she rejected his advances on the dance floor, authorities said. The 29-year-old victim, whose name is being withheld by The Post, suffered fractures to her eye socket...
GED cuts earning a bad grade GED cuts earning a bad grade 12.03.2010 - 09:07 (GMT+01:00) For the second straight year, state officials have proposed cutting funds earmarked for General Educational Development testing -- a reduction that providers warned will further decimate the much-maligned program. "We probably are just short of wearing a dunce cap as it relates to our GED programs a [...]
Tracking mob scion in jail Tracking mob scion in jail 12.03.2010 - 09:06 (GMT+01:00) It's been a rough week for Michael Persico. Tuesday at 6 a.m., the FBI knocked on the Colombo crime family scion's Dyker Heights home with a warrant for his arrest on racketeering charges. But the son of Carmine "The Snake" Persico and brother of Alphonse "Allie Boy...
Subway horror Subway horror 12.03.2010 - 09:03 (GMT+01:00) A woman dropped this gym bag on the tracks of a crowded Upper East Side subway station yesterday — then made the fatal decision to jump after it as screaming straphangers watched in horror.The 48-year-old victim was crushed by a northbound No. 6 train barreling into the 77th Street Station...
City OKs $657M for ailing WTC heroes City OKs $657M for ailing WTC heroes 12.03.2010 - 08:39 (GMT+01:00) Lawyers for the city and more than 11,000 Ground Zero rescue and cleanup workers reached a tentative settlement last night that will give them as much as $657 million, The Post has learned. The proposal, presented yesterday to Manhattan federal judge Alvin Hellerstein, must be approved by 95 percent [...]
Stroke's on her Stroke's on her 12.03.2010 - 08:36 (GMT+01:00) The pleasure was all his. A Manhattan woman whose picture was used as a sexual aid in the hit movie "Couples Retreat" has filed a $10 million lawsuit over her inspiring -- and unwitting -- appearance in the Vince Vaughn flick. Irina Krupnik "only learned of defendants' lascivious use of...
O chooses Nobel cau$es O chooses Nobel cau$es 12.03.2010 - 08:33 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- President Obama has announced which groups will get the $1.4 million he received for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama said yesterday that $250,000 will go to Fisher House, a national nonprofit that houses families whose loved ones are receiving care at Veterans Affairs medical cent [...]
Sony in 'Move' on Wii Sony in 'Move' on Wii 12.03.2010 - 08:32 (GMT+01:00) Move over, Wii. Sony is looking to bounce Nintendo out of the market with its own motion-controlled video-game system, the PlayStation Move. Much like the Wii, the Move includes a wand-like controller that tracks a gamer's movements. But the Sony system also includes a camera -- the Eye --...
Health-reform hell Health-reform hell 12.03.2010 - 07:44 (GMT+01:00) The time for talk is over. So proclaimed the most talkative president in modern memory. I can't remember when President Obama said that. Maybe it was during the first "final showdown" on health care. Or maybe it was the third. The fifth' It's so hard to tell when...
Judge Judy's new friend Judge Judy's new friend 12.03.2010 - 07:45 (GMT+01:00) So, why did Andrew Cuomo blink' The attorney general yesterday backed off a probe of possible crimi nal conduct on the part of Gov. Paterson, handing the task to former Court of Appeals Chief Judge Judith Kaye -- a woman with no prosecutorial experience who has spent much time lately...
Back to the starting gate Back to the starting gate 12.03.2010 - 07:47 (GMT+01:00) Gov. Paterson yesterday finally pulled the plug on Aqueduct Entertainment Group's lucrative contract to build the city's first racino. What took so long' Paterson based his action on the Lottery Division's conclusion that "it cannot issue a license" to AEG to run 4,500 video slot machines...
It's Your Fault Too,Mike It's Your Fault Too,Mike 12.03.2010 - 07:32 (GMT+01:00) Mayor Bloomberg has a lot of nerve criticizing Lt. Gov. Richard Ra vitch's plan to pile up more debt to deal with the state's fiscal crisis. "I think that doesn't pass the laugh test," he said Wednesday, referring to Ravitch's plan to let Albany, in part...
A 'top ten' injustice A 'top ten' injustice 12.03.2010 - 07:51 (GMT+01:00) THE ISSUE: Robert Halderman's sentencing for trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman. *** The notoriously "privacy craving" David Letterman went on very public television to proclaim that he'd gone to the very public district attorney's office, who loudly trumpeted to all the newspapers how [...]

Chicago Tribune
Do you believe in miracles' Obama spo... Do you believe in miracles' Obama spokesman dons a Canadian jersey,makes good on sour bets 12.03.2010 - 20:40 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Gibbs is a jersey boy now.
2 blasts target military vehicles at ... 2 blasts target military vehicles at Pakistan bazaar,killing at least 43 12.03.2010 - 18:36 (GMT+01:00) The suicide blasts come seconds apart and fan fears of a new wave of militant violence after a period of calm. Pakistanis had been gaining confidence that offensives were shutting down the Taliban. Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, and Lahore, Pakistan -- Two suicide bomb blasts spaced j [...]
Mississippi school sued after it call... Mississippi school sued after it calls off senior prom rather than let lesbian couple attend 12.03.2010 - 14:36 (GMT+01:00) JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A lesbian student who wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom is asking a federal judge to force her Mississippi school district to reinstate the dance it canceled
Lehman Bros. accounting trickery alleged Lehman Bros. accounting trickery alleged 12.03.2010 - 07:00 (GMT+01:00) A court-appointed examiner's report also says that JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Ernst & Young could face legal claims over the investment bank's failure. In the months before Lehman Bros. collapsed in late 2008, setting off the global financial crisis, the investment bank used an accounting tr [...]
Some U.S. officials see a growing Tal... Some U.S. officials see a growing Taliban-Al Qaeda rift 12.03.2010 - 05:10 (GMT+01:00) They believe military pressures in the Pakistani border region are making the Afghan militants reluctant to cooperate with their longtime allies. Not all officials are convinced. A growing number of Taliban militants in the Pakistani border region are refusing to collaborate with Al Qaeda [...]
Catholic Church embraces social media... Catholic Church embraces social media — with limits 12.03.2010 - 01:22 (GMT+01:00) Benedict XVI, the first pope with his own YouTube channel and presence on Facebook, is urging Roman Catholic clergy to use social media to communicate with parishioners and reach those outside the church.
Suicide bombers kill 39 in Pakistan Suicide bombers kill 39 in Pakistan 12.03.2010 - 12:28 (GMT+01:00) The attack in Lahore, which targets two Pakistani military vehicles near a crowded market, leaves nearly 100 wounded and sparks fear of a new wave of violence. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Two suicide bomb blasts spaced just 15 seconds apart rocked the eastern city of Lahore Friday, killing [...]
The recession's silver lining:fewer t... The recession's silver lining:fewer traffic fatalities in 2009 12.03.2010 - 07:00 (GMT+01:00) Md. numbers are reflected in 9% decline in the U.S. U.S. traffic fatalities last year reached the lowest level in 55 years, dropping nearly 9 percent from the previous year and demonstrating that the continuing recession has at least one upside.
Suicide bombings kill 39,wound 95 in ... Suicide bombings kill 39,wound 95 in Pakistan's Lahore,signal potential new wave of violence 12.03.2010 - 12:10 (GMT+01:00) LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least 39 people in this eastern city and wounding nearly 100, police said. It was the fourth major attack in Pakistan this week, indicating Islamist mi [...]
Less is more:Rash of reports says too... Less is more:Rash of reports says too many Americans get too many medical tests despite risks 12.03.2010 - 11:46 (GMT+01:00) CHICAGO (AP) — Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans — maybe even President Barack Obama — are being overtreated.
NYC agrees to pay up to $657M to sett... NYC agrees to pay up to $657M to settle health lawsuits filed by ground zero workers 12.03.2010 - 02:53 (GMT+01:00) NEW YORK (AP) — After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Cen [...]
Obama gives away $1.4 million in Nobe... Obama gives away $1.4 million in Nobel prize money to charities 12.03.2010 - 00:59 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans' families and survivors of Haiti's earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said "do extraordinary work."
Reid's wife,daughter recovering in ho... Reid's wife,daughter recovering in hospital from injuries from accident 11.03.2010 - 23:04 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter are recovering in a Washington-area hospital after a car accident.
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.

New York Times News
Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vo... Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week 12.03.2010 - 21:47 (GMT+01:00) The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation.
Reprimands Expected in 2008 Battle Reprimands Expected in 2008 Battle 12.03.2010 - 21:45 (GMT+01:00) An investigation into the 2008 battle of Wanat, one of the deadliest days of the war for U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is expected to result in serious letters of reprimand for three officers.
Texas Conservatives Win Vote on Textb... Texas Conservatives Win Vote on Textbook Standards 12.03.2010 - 20:35 (GMT+01:00) Because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks, the changes approved by the Texas School Board will have a broad influence.
Obama Focuses on Yellen and 2 Others ... Obama Focuses on Yellen and 2 Others to Fill Fed Board 12.03.2010 - 20:28 (GMT+01:00) The administration on Friday identified two economists and a lawyer as its choices to fill vacancies on the central bank’s board of governors.
Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test... Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test of Wills 12.03.2010 - 19:51 (GMT+01:00) The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.
India and Russia Build Ties With Pacts India and Russia Build Ties With Pacts 12.03.2010 - 19:50 (GMT+01:00) The agreements, which signal a warming between the two nations, will provide India with nuclear power plants and weapons for its military.
German Church Leader Meets Pope to Ad... German Church Leader Meets Pope to Address Scandal 12.03.2010 - 18:50 (GMT+01:00) After the meeting Friday, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch said that Pope Benedict was "very satisfied” with steps the German church had taken.
China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.... China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.’s Remarks 12.03.2010 - 19:05 (GMT+01:00) A top Chinese regulator warned bluntly that any move by Google to stop censoring its Chinese search engine would draw a response from Beijing.
Cost of Stadium Reveals Tensions in S... Cost of Stadium Reveals Tensions in South Africa 12.03.2010 - 17:41 (GMT+01:00) Even as a $137 million stadium to be used for four World Cup games this summer is rising, poverty remains prevalent in South Africa.
Patient Money:Finding the Right Care ... Patient Money:Finding the Right Care for the Elderly 12.03.2010 - 17:34 (GMT+01:00) Advice for making an informed decision about supporting an ailing parent without bankrupting the family.
Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World Cup Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World Cup 12.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Putting an exclamation point on a season of unprecedented achievements, Lindsey Vonn now has 33 World Cup wins, the most for an American skier.
Lexus,a Toyota Brand,Avoids Taint Fro... Lexus,a Toyota Brand,Avoids Taint From Recalls 12.03.2010 - 05:57 (GMT+01:00) The brand’s sales and reputation have held up, analysts say, because Lexus has not been included in Toyota’s most serious recalls.
Beliefs:Beliefs:A Christian Overture ... Beliefs:Beliefs:A Christian Overture to Muslims Has Its Critics 12.03.2010 - 17:02 (GMT+01:00) "The Camel Method” for preaching to Muslims has prompted controversy among Southern Baptists.
Obama to Delay Pacific Trip by Three ... Obama to Delay Pacific Trip by Three Days 12.03.2010 - 16:10 (GMT+01:00) President Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia, Australia and Guam next week, so the White House can focus on passing health care legislation.
U.S. Retail Sales,Topping Forecasts,R... U.S. Retail Sales,Topping Forecasts,Rose 0.3% in February 12.03.2010 - 16:07 (GMT+01:00) When car and gas sales were excluded, the gain was 0.9 percent, raising hopes that Americans were growing more confident about the economy.

Houston Chronicle
No sign of missing baby in San Antoni... No sign of missing baby in San Antonio landfill 12.03.2010 - 20:46 (GMT+01:00) San Antonio police have called off their search of a landfill after finding no signs of a baby missing since December.
Woman gets 12 years in deaths of man ... Woman gets 12 years in deaths of man and daughter 12.03.2010 - 20:46 (GMT+01:00) A Houston woman accused of killing a father and his 4-year-old daughter in a drunken wreck last year pleaded guilty this morning to two counts of intoxication manslaughter in exchange for 12 years in prison.
Astros' Berkman to have knee surgery,... Astros' Berkman to have knee surgery,could miss opener 12.03.2010 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00) Lance Berkman is likely to have the procedure tomorrow in Kissimmee. The Astros are unsure whether Berkman will miss opening day.
Overturned tanker blocks traffic on W... Overturned tanker blocks traffic on West Loop 12.03.2010 - 19:43 (GMT+01:00) An overturned gasoline tanker truck caused authorities to block all mainlanes of the 610 Loop in Bellaire today. The wreck was reported on the feeder around 11 a.m. at Bellaire Boulevard. As the cleanup continued around midday, police opted to divert all southbound traffic at Fournace and all northb [...]
Authorities:Ignitable devices found i... Authorities:Ignitable devices found in East Texas mail 12.03.2010 - 19:30 (GMT+01:00) Authorities say at least four incendiary devices have been found in the mail in East Texas in recent weeks. U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said today a device was found earlier this week at a mail processing facility in Owentown near Tyler, about 90 miles east of Dallas.
Houston police officer shot by wife Houston police officer shot by wife 12.03.2010 - 18:32 (GMT+01:00) Investigators say the couple had an argument. No charges have been filed against the woman who works for a Harris County constable.
N. Texas sex offender arrested on har... N. Texas sex offender arrested on harassment charges 12.03.2010 - 15:28 (GMT+01:00) A Denton registered sex offender is accused of stalking a woman who responded to his online advertisement seeking a lead singer for a Christian band. Jeremy Daniel Wicker, 31, was arrested Thursday on charges of harassment and making a terroristic threat.
Police seek woman who used stolen deb... Police seek woman who used stolen debit card in west Houston 12.03.2010 - 13:46 (GMT+01:00) Authorities are trying to find a woman who used a stolen debit card to buy money orders in west Houston early this year.
Afternoon temperatures in 70s on tap ... Afternoon temperatures in 70s on tap for Houston 12.03.2010 - 13:01 (GMT+01:00) Get out your T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops, as sunny skies and warm afternoon temperatures are on tap through most of the weekend in the Houston region. A weak cold front pushed away fog that shrouded portions of the area the last few days and a high pressure system will keep the region dry and mi [...]
Man found shot to death at NW Houston... Man found shot to death at NW Houston apartment complex 12.03.2010 - 12:41 (GMT+01:00) The man, whose name has not been released, was found dead inside an apartment. He had been shot at least once. Investigators have no suspects or motive in the shooting.
Police:Woman leads officers on chase ... Police:Woman leads officers on chase through SW Houston 12.03.2010 - 12:40 (GMT+01:00) A woman was taken into custody after she led police on a car chase early this morning. The chase ended about 4:30 a.m. after the woman drove over spike strips officer placed in her path. No injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear what led to the chase. Police followed the woman as she d [...]
Jury finds Memorial Hermann did no wrong Jury finds Memorial Hermann did no wrong 12.03.2010 - 07:30 (GMT+01:00) Memorial Hermann did not use improper antitrust tactics to coerce insurance companies into boycotting a startup hospital, a jury found Thursday.
Surgeons get to know new things about... Surgeons get to know new things about the nose 12.03.2010 - 07:30 (GMT+01:00) The Rodeo Rhinoplasty offers four days of physician training on every aspect of the nose job.
Season of sniffles:Pollen is in the air Season of sniffles:Pollen is in the air 12.03.2010 - 07:30 (GMT+01:00) Feeling stuffed up, sniffly or sneezy' Better learn to deal with it, experts say. Now that winter is nearly behind us, we've reached that time of year that aroused male trees begin to shed their pollen in hopes of birthing more trees.
New study the first step toward Hemps... New study the first step toward Hempstead rail line 12.03.2010 - 05:07 (GMT+01:00) Proponents of establishing Houston's first commuter rail line along U.S. 290 to Hempstead have hired someone to take their idea and turn it into a plan.

Dallas Morning News
Grapevine police find DWI suspect pas... Grapevine police find DWI suspect passed out in idling car with daughter in back seat 3:24 PM CT 12.03.2010 - 22:33 (GMT+01:00)
6-year-old Arlington boy dies after f... 6-year-old Arlington boy dies after falling from car driven by sister,14 2:06 PM CT 12.03.2010 - 21:46 (GMT+01:00)
Dallas County jails get highest inspe... Dallas County jails get highest inspection results in 7 years 1:24 PM CT 12.03.2010 - 20:26 (GMT+01:00)
Greenville Avenue gearing up for St. ... Greenville Avenue gearing up for St. Patrick's party 12.03.2010 - 19:51 (GMT+01:00)
Texas ed board OKs history standards ... Texas ed board OKs history standards after spat over Tejanos at Alamo 1:07 PM CT 12.03.2010 - 20:12 (GMT+01:00)
Richardson police seek third suspect ... Richardson police seek third suspect in rapes of teens targeted through social networking 12:30 PM CT 12.03.2010 - 19:52 (GMT+01:00)
State pitching in $31.2 million to he... State pitching in $31.2 million to help cover Super Bowl tab 12.03.2010 - 19:24 (GMT+01:00) 12:23 PM CT
Crime blog:Government wants heightene... Crime blog:Government wants heightened security for some Holy Land defendants 12.03.2010 - 19:25 (GMT+01:00) 12:23 PM CT
FAA proposes fines of $787,500 agains... FAA proposes fines of $787,500 against American Airlines 11:37 AM CT 12.03.2010 - 19:27 (GMT+01:00)
Deposition begins in former Texas Tec... Deposition begins in former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach's lawsuit against school 12.03.2010 - 18:30 (GMT+01:00)
Democrats pare differences over healt... Democrats pare differences over health overhaul 12.03.2010 - 17:54 (GMT+01:00)
Praised and pricey,3-D TV has arrived Praised and pricey,3-D TV has arrived 12.03.2010 - 17:16 (GMT+01:00)
Retail sales rise unexpectedly in Feb... Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February 12.03.2010 - 16:24 (GMT+01:00)
2 Dallas-Fort Worth singers booted in... 2 Dallas-Fort Worth singers booted in surprising 'American Idol' 12.03.2010 - 15:38 (GMT+01:00)
For $25,fans can watch Texas Stadium ... For $25,fans can watch Texas Stadium go out with a bang 12.03.2010 - 13:59 (GMT+01:00)

San Francisco Chronicle
Mom accused of smothering tot because... Mom accused of smothering tot because of crying 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) An Oakland woman was charged today with murder for allegedly smothering her 2-year-old daughter out of frustration because the little girl wouldn't stop crying, a prosecutor said. Tiffany Lopez, 19, will make her first appearance this afternoon in Alameda...
Texas ed board adopts social studies ... Texas ed board adopts social studies standards 12.03.2010 - 20:32 (GMT+01:00) The Texas State Board of Education preliminarily adopted new social studies standards Friday after days of heated debate marked by race and politics, shaping what teachers will be required to cover in social studies, history and economics classes for millions...
Chinese minister insists Google obey ... Chinese minister insists Google obey the law 12.03.2010 - 20:33 (GMT+01:00) China's top Internet regulator insisted Friday that Google must obey its laws or "pay the consequences," giving no sign of a possible compromise in their dispute over censorship and hacking. "If you want to do something that disobeys Chinese law and...
S.F. police turn elsewhere for drug-t... S.F. police turn elsewhere for drug-test help 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) San Francisco's police chief said Thursday he hopes drug evidence testing will resume as soon as today with the help of outside agencies, even as prosecutors said that the number of cases dropped because of a cocaine-skimming scandal at the Police Department'...
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Last round of rain for a while - 70s ... Last round of rain for a while - 70s next week 12.03.2010 - 19:14 (GMT+01:00) Rain began falling this morning in the Bay Area, but after this bout of wet weather there's a reward - predictions of blue skies and temperatures into the 70s next week. About a half-inch of rain is likely to fall in the central Bay Area today, said Larry...
Experts say US doctors overtesting,ov... Experts say US doctors overtesting,overtreating 12.03.2010 - 15:49 (GMT+01:00) Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans _ maybe even President Barack Obama _ are being overtreated. Is it doctors practicing defensive medicine' Or are patients so...
State transit projects may be U.S. mo... State transit projects may be U.S. models 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) The Obama administration said Thursday that it is looking at projects in the Bay Area and potentially Los Angeles as a model to build and repair hundreds of billions of dollars of rail, road, bridge, port and other projects as the nation's infrastructure is...
Senators question $1 million pay for ... Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO 12.03.2010 - 15:39 (GMT+01:00) A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raising issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity. The four senators said they...
Invasive moth threatens wine grape crop Invasive moth threatens wine grape crop 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) A huge swath of Wine Country, including vineyards where some of the world's best grapes are grown, was quarantined this week after an invasive moth was discovered. The European grapevine moth has already destroyed at least one vineyard's harvest and damaged...
Fishermen likely to see limited salmo... Fishermen likely to see limited salmon season 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Salmon fishermen can dust off their poles, sponge off their boats and get ready to hook some chinook for the first time in three years. There will be at least limited ocean salmon fishing this year, according to almost all of the options laid out Thursday by...
Chevron wins bid for Ecuador arbitration Chevron wins bid for Ecuador arbitration 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Chevron Corp. won a round Thursday in the long legal fight over oil-field contamination in Ecuador, with a U.S. judge ruling that the company can pursue arbitration in the case. But the final outcome of the fight, which could cost Chevron $27.3 billion,...
Augmented reality games show potential Augmented reality games show potential 12.03.2010 - 09:00 (GMT+01:00) Video game publishers have worked hard to plunge players into beautifully constructed realities. But a new wave of titles is leveraging augmented reality technology to set games in the most immersive environment yet: the one around us. Augmented reality...
No .xxx yet:Internet agency delays po... No .xxx yet:Internet agency delays porn decision 12.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00) Porn Web sites can't park themselves at a ".xxx" address quite yet. A global Internet oversight agency has deferred a decision for at least 70 days on whether to create the ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light district. The board of ICANN _ the Internet...
Intel invests in social media incubat... Intel invests in social media incubator Betaworks 12.03.2010 - 16:44 (GMT+01:00) Intel invested an undisclosed amount in social media incubator Betaworks to gain insight into real-time user behavior on social networks, the chip maker said on Thursday. The investment could help Intel develop better hardware for mobile devices or servers...

Chicago Sun-Times
Police cadet sues Evanston over rasp... Police cadet sues Evanston over raspy voice firing 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A man has sued the city of Evanston, claiming he was fired as a police cadet because of his "very raspy" voice.
Lombard Subway accused of serving bac... Lombard Subway accused of serving bacteria-tainted sandwich 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A lawsuit filed Friday accuses a west suburban Subway restaurant of serving bacteria-tainted food, claiming a woman was hospitalized after eating there. It is the second suit filed in connection with a an outbreak of the Shigella sonnei bacteria linked to the restaurant.
City website gets $1.8 million overhaul City website gets $1.8 million overhaul 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Chicagoans will have an easier time paying their city bills online, applying for city licenses and using the Internet to find information about city government.
Tinley Park man awarded $10 million a... Tinley Park man awarded $10 million after crash 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A south suburban man was awarded $10 million in a lawsuit against a trucking company and its driver after his vehicle was hit by a semi-trailer truck in 2008.
Kirk:Giannoulias bank has loaned $52 ... Kirk:Giannoulias bank has loaned $52 million to criminals 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) U.S. Rep Mark Kirk said today that Thursday's arrest of a Giannoulias Family friend and bank customer brings the amount of money Broadway Bank has loaned to criminals to $52 million.
Reputed mobster Fratto arrested on bi... Reputed mobster Fratto arrested on bid-rigging charge 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Reputed top Chicago mobster Rudy Fratto was arrested today and charged along with another man in a bid-rigging scheme on a forklift contract for trade shows at McCormick Place.
Speed suspected as factor in fiery cr... Speed suspected as factor in fiery crash on I-355 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A motorist died after hitting a concrete bridge support on Interstate 355, causing the car to burst into flames, appeared to be going at "pretty high rate of speed," police said.
Doc,2 others at clinic indicted in he... Doc,2 others at clinic indicted in health-care fraud 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) A doctor, a chiropractor and an employee of a Maywood clinic were indicted for allegedly filing more than $1 million in false or inflated claims for workers compensation and other insurance payments.
Abortion provision stays in health bill Abortion provision stays in health bill 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- House leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Obama's health-care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.
Another 'trashy' PETA ploy in Colo. Another 'trashy' PETA ploy in Colo. 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The animal-rights group PETA is offering to help the cash-strapped city of Colorado Springs by paying to put trash cans back in parks -- on one condition. The cans have to carry an anti-meat slogan and a picture of a woman in a lettuce bikini.
Let soldiers drink for 'stress relief'' Let soldiers drink for 'stress relief'' 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) WASHINGTON -- An influential senator says it might be time to let troops in war zones drink alcohol as a way to relieve combat stress
Gutierrez in on pitch for rezoning Gutierrez in on pitch for rezoning 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) As a politically connected developer sought the city's approval to change zoning of a massive parcel of vacant land, he sat down to give a personal sales pitch to Mayor Daley. But testimony in a federal bribery trial of Calvin Boender Thursday revealed he and the mayor weren't the only ones in the r [...]
Garage attendants could be dinged Garage attendants could be dinged 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) Ever pull into a parking lot or garage, hand the attendant the keys and return to find your car scratched or dented' It's happened to Ald. Freddrenna Lyle (6th) and her South Side constituents -- so frequently that she's putting her legislative foot down.
Local survivor tells his story 65 yea... Local survivor tells his story 65 years after Iwo Jima 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) For most of his life, Dwight Carter did not tell his war story. The Iowa farm boy turned Marine Corps medic survived 37 horror-filled days on Iwo Jima when so many soldiers died beside him on that tiny, infamous Pacific isle. Nothing he could say about that bloody World War II battleground would mak [...]
'Sexting' teen offenders may be spare... 'Sexting' teen offenders may be spared sex offender punishment 12.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00) SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House moved Thursday to spare teenagers who engage in "sexting" from having to register as sex offenders.

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
Trichet Suggests a Need for Tighter B... Trichet Suggests a Need for Tighter Bank Regulation 12.03.2010 - 22:10 (GMT+01:00) The European Central Bank president, Jean-Claude Trichet, criticized the banking industry for its risky financial practices.
Surfing’s Next Generation Takes to th... Surfing’s Next Generation Takes to the Air 12.03.2010 - 19:40 (GMT+01:00) With soaring tricks adapted from action sports like snowboarding, BMX freestyle and skateboarding, a new generation of surfers has pushed the sport into another realm.
Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test... Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test of Wills 12.03.2010 - 19:51 (GMT+01:00) The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.
China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.... China Warns Google Again After C.E.O.’s Remarks 12.03.2010 - 19:17 (GMT+01:00) A top Chinese regulator warned bluntly that any move by Google to stop censoring its Chinese search engine would draw a response from Beijing.
India and Russia Sign Development Pacts India and Russia Sign Development Pacts 12.03.2010 - 18:50 (GMT+01:00) The agreements, which signal a warming between the two nations, will provide India with nuclear power plants and weapons for its military.
German Church Leader Meets Pope to Ad... German Church Leader Meets Pope to Address Scandal 12.03.2010 - 18:15 (GMT+01:00) After the meeting Friday, Archbishop Robert Zollitsch said that Pope Benedict was "very satisfied” with steps the German church had taken to address the abuse.
Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World Cup Vonn Wins 3rd Straight World Cup 12.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00) Putting an exclamation point on a season of unprecedented achievements, Lindsey Vonn now has 33 World Cup wins, the most for an American skier.
Obama to Delay Pacific Trip by Three ... Obama to Delay Pacific Trip by Three Days 12.03.2010 - 16:10 (GMT+01:00) President Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia, Australia and Guam next week, so the White House can focus on passing health care legislation.
German Church Leader Apologizes to Ab... German Church Leader Apologizes to Abuse Victims 12.03.2010 - 15:10 (GMT+01:00) The head of Germany’s Catholic Church after meeting Pope Benedict on Friday apologized to victims of child abuse by priests.
Soccer Stadium Highlights Tensions in... Soccer Stadium Highlights Tensions in S. Africa 12.03.2010 - 16:39 (GMT+01:00) Even as a $137 million stadium to be used for four World Cup games this summer is rising, poverty remains prevalent in South Africa.
Strike Is Set After Talks Fail at Bri... Strike Is Set After Talks Fail at British Airways 12.03.2010 - 16:23 (GMT+01:00) British Airways cabin crew are preparing to walk off the job for seven days later this month after talks with management broke down without an agreement.
Israel Seals Off West Bank to Prevent... Israel Seals Off West Bank to Prevent Unrest 12.03.2010 - 13:33 (GMT+01:00) Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel, in reaction to clashes following Friday prayers that have taken place in the past few weeks.
Lindsey Vonn Wins World Cup Lindsey Vonn Wins World Cup 12.03.2010 - 12:50 (GMT+01:00) GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Standing atop the mountain, Lindsey Vonn already was the best skier in the world for the third year in a row.
British Airways Crew Plan Strike British Airways Crew Plan Strike 12.03.2010 - 13:10 (GMT+01:00) The union representing British Airways cabin crew says workers will strike for a total of seven days this month.
Twin Suicide Attacks Hit Military Sit... Twin Suicide Attacks Hit Military Sites in Pakistan 12.03.2010 - 11:34 (GMT+01:00) The suicide bombings killed at least 39 in the second attack in a week to strike the eastern city of Lahore.

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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