Strong earthquake rocks central Japan

TOKYO (AP) -- A strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded capital....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 4:15 am

Central African Republic official warns of coup

A minister in the Central African Republic says the government has learned of a coup plot.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 14 Mar 2010 | 4:10 am

Live - Bahrain Grand Prix

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is in pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso just behind.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 14 Mar 2010 | 4:07 am

Georgian opposition to sue TV channel over fake invasion report - RIA Novosti

Reuters

Georgian opposition to sue TV channel over fake invasion report RIA Novosti TBILISI, March 14 (RIA Novosti) - A leading Georgian opposition party said on Sunday it was preparing a lawsuit against a Georgian television channel over a fake news report about a supposed Russian invasion and murder of President Mikheil Saakashvili. ... Fake Russian invasion broadcast sparks Georgian panicCNN International Bogus TV report of Russian invasion panics GeorgiaBBC News Fake report sparks protests in Georgiaeuronews Press TV -Sydney Morning Herald -Civil Georgia all 72 news articles »

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Fishing in troubled waters - The Guardian

The Guardian

Fishing in troubled waters The Guardian A diver films a school of giant bluefin tuna. Photograph: Norbert Wu/Corbis/Science Faction It has been said that if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day, though if you teach a man to fish you feed him for life. But times have changed. ... Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in DohaThe Associated Press Ivory and bluefin tuna top agenda at UN wildlife summitBBC News Tuna, polar bears to dominate UN wildlife summitAFP Aljazeera.net -New York Times -Edmonton Journal all 580 news articles »

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Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions - The Associated Press

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Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions The Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan's largest southern city Sunday after a series of explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland — the target of the war's next major ... Blast kills Pakistani national in Afghanistan: policeReuters Toll in Afghan suicide attack hits 35: officialAFP Afghanistan suicide bombings kill 31Los Angeles Times New York Times -Washington Post -Voice of America all 1,058 news articles »

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APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story (AP)

AP - A memo drafted for a congressional panel says that investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, casting doubt on the driver's story.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:57 am

Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan's largest southern city Sunday after a series of explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland - the target of the war's next major offensive by Afghan and international forces....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:57 am

Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions (AP)

AP - The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan's largest southern city Sunday after a series of explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland — the target of the war's next major offensive by Afghan and international forces.

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Strong earthquake rattles central Japan

A strong earthquake hits off the eastern coast of central Japan, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including Tokyo.



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Fake invasion news panics Georgia

Panic is sparked in Georgia after a bogus TV news report said Russian tanks had invaded and the president was dead.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:54 am

Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids - Washington Post

The Hindu

Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids Washington Post President Barack Obama speaks at the Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference in Washington, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Obama's intense juggling of domestic issues reflects all the realities he faces: a vast agenda, a smaller window for results this year ... President Obama changing 'No Child Left Behind'New York Daily News Obama Calls for Sweeping Overhaul in Education LawNew York Times Duncan wants 3 ratings for schools in education overhaulUSA Today Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press all 620 news articles »

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At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

REVELSTOKE, British Columbia (AP) -- An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with U.S. (Reuters)

Reuters - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret Sunday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche (AP)

AP - An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

Thousands of protesters swarm Bangkok, seek elections

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections in 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:44 am

AP Exclusive: Pentagon gun was from Memphis police (AP)

AP - Two guns used in high-profile shootings this year at the Pentagon and a Las Vegas courthouse both came from the same unlikely place: the police and court system of Memphis, Tenn.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:43 am

Genius Promotion Campaign : IKEA Subway Display in Paris

From 10 to 24 March 2010, IKEA develops an interesting event in four important metro stations in Paris. Furniture collections are currently displayed in high-traffic spots, giving the potential customers a chance to interact with the brand by checking out the products.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:40 am

Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision (AP)

AP - Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election

BANGKOK (AP) -- Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament within 24 hours....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

ABC, Lifetime among winners of GLAAD Media Awards (AP)

AP - Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon and the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters" are among this year's recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election (AP)

AP - Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament within 24 hours.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better teachers in improved schools so U.S. students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and dark (AP)

AP - Utility crews pushed through fallen trees and windblown debris to reach downed power lines Sunday, working to restore electricity to more than a half-million homes and businesses after strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc in parts of the Northeast.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:34 am

Israel arrests top Hamas official in West Bank

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure on Sunday after a raid in the town of Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based Palestinian government, the Israeli military said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:27 am

China's Wen says U.S. responsible for bad ties

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States is to blame for strains between Beijing and Washington and should take steps to repair ties, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday, indicating the two powers have not overcome a recent rough patch.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:23 am

India police arrest 2 in Mumbai for planning strikes

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Police in Mumbai said on Sunday they have arrested two men they say were preparing to attack several targets in the Indian financial hub, including the offices of energy firm Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:22 am

Blast kills Pakistani national in Afghanistan: police

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A roadside bomb killed a Pakistani construction worker and wounded six of his compatriots on Sunday in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, police said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:21 am

Leaving The Screen: Adapting Movie Franchises for Video Game

Games based on film licenses tend to be pretty wretched. Yet given the arrival of "Aliens vs. Predator," a film-based game that not only works but actually makes sense, it's clear that some films are just a better fit for the interactive realm.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:20 am

China PM defends assertive trade, foreign policy

BEIJING (AP) -- China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis and forcefully defended its currency, trade and more assertive foreign policies as helping global rebalancing, not undermining it....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:08 am

China PM defends assertive trade, foreign policy

China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis and forcefully defended its currency, trade and more assertive foreign policies as helping global rebalancing,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:08 am

AP Exclusive: Pentagon gun was from Memphis police

Two guns used in high-profile shootings this year at the Pentagon and a Las Vegas courthouse both came from the same unlikely place: the police and court system of Memphis, Tenn.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:03 am

Militant with money links leads Abu Sayyaf faction

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A Filipino militant wanted by Washington has become leader of a key faction of Abu Sayyaf, the al-Qaida-linked extremist group in the southern Philippines for which he has previously acquired foreign funding, the Philippine military says....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

Another Prius Accelerates Unintentionally in NYC and Crashes

Not one day after a high-profile incident involving a Prius taking off on its owner in Southern California, we're hearing reports that another one of Toyota's popular hybrids has suffered unintended acceleration in New York.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan

A strong earthquake hit off the eastern coast of central Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded Tokyo capital. There were no...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:55 am

Huge opposition rally in Thailand

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:50 am

Human Cells 'Forage' Like Amoebae, Bacteria

When cells move about in the body, they follow a complex pattern similar to that which amoebae and bacteria use when searching for food, researchers have found. The discovery has a practical value for drug development: Incorporating this basic behavior into computer simulations of biological processes that involve cell migration...

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:40 am

Israeli leader urges calm over row with Washington

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's prime minister is urging calm following another stern rebuke from Washington over plans to build 1,600 apartments in contested east Jerusalem....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:36 am

Israeli leader urges calm over row with Washington

Israel's prime minister is urging calm following another stern rebuke from Washington over plans to build 1,600 apartments in contested east Jerusalem. Benjamin Netanyahu told his...
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HBO's 'The Pacific' is real deal for veterans of World War II - New York Daily News

CBC.ca

HBO's 'The Pacific' is real deal for veterans of World War II New York Daily News I have just seen Part 1 of "The Pacific," airing Sunday on HBO, and the words you see here will illustrate true feelings - nothing embroidered - just the raw, unpolished reaction, tinged with a little Marine Corps lingo. You might wonder if this first ... Jonathan Storm Big, bloody, and boldPhiladelphia Inquirer HBO's 'The Pacific' joins 'Band of Brothers' ranksRoyal Oak Daily Tribune HBO's 'Pacific' tells darker, brutal story of soldiers at warCincinnati.com NorthJersey.com -Christian Science Monitor -Akron Beacon Journal all 701 news articles »

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Strong earthquake rocks central Japan

A strong earthquake has hit central Japan, rattling buildings in the crowded Tokyo capital. The Japan Meteorological Agency estimates the quake had a magnitude of 6.6. It hit at 0808...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:35 am

Strong earthquake rocks central Japan

A strong earthquake hit off the eastern coast of central Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded Tokyo capital.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:33 am

Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement - CNN

Washington Post

Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement CNN Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set up a team to investigate why officials announced new settlement construction in disputed territory while US Vice President Joe Biden was visiting the country. ... Netanyahu voices regret in settlement row with USWashington Post US finally calls Mideast diplomacy by name - crisisHa'aretz Hillary Rodham Clinton's harsh words stun IsraelLos Angeles Times The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net -Reuters all 3,311 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:28 am

Anti-government ‘Red Shirts’ flood Bangkok

Tens of thousands of protesters converge in Bangkok to give Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: either call elections or face more demonstrations.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:24 am

Hamas leader seized in West Bank

A leading member of the Hamas militant group, Mahar Uda, is arrested in the West Bank, the Israeli army says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:23 am

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election - Washington Post

CBC.ca

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election Washington Post AP BANGKOK -- Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament ... Anti-Government Rally Under Way in ThailandVoice of America Tens of thousands gather for Thailand opposition rallyBBC News Thailand's red shirts deliver ultimatumABC Online Wall Street Journal -Times Online -Aljazeera.net all 1,542 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:13 am

Snowmobiler killed in Canadian avalanche

An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least one person and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.Rescuers were still scouring remote Boulder Mountain, near Revelstoke,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:10 am

Hitler Without A Mustache [PIC]

And look at that purple suit...

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Avalanche kills at least 3; others missing

An avalanche strikes a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police say.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:03 am

How Dubai unraveled an international homicide, frame by frame

A mix of old-fashioned legwork and high-tech razzle-dazzle, scouring hundreds of hours of surveillance videos, helped police home in on suspects in a Hamas man's slaying, blamed on Israel's Mossad.

Lacking witnesses but blessed with hundreds of hours of video, the cops and spooks worked the case of the slain weapons smuggler like a movie in reverse.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

U.S. asked Toyota to upgrade software to prevent sudden acceleration in 2007

The automaker began installing the safety feature, known as brake override, only this January after a widely publicized accident involving a runaway Lexus ES that killed four people near San Diego.

Federal regulators in 2007 asked Toyota Motor Corp. to consider installing software to prevent sudden acceleration in its vehicles after receiving complaints that vehicles could race out of control, company documents show.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind

The president, in his weekly address, says he'll send a blueprint to Congress next week to give high school grads 'the best chance to succeed' globally. Republicans insist economy is being ignored.

President Obama on Saturday said he will send to Congress next week a blueprint for overhauling the nation's education program and the No Child Left Behind project to improve schools, support teachers and set standards that will give high school graduates "the best chance to succeed in a changing world."

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

Federal investigations reveal Burbank's police department in turmoil

Allegations of excessive force, discrimination, retaliation and coverups leave deep rifts in Burbank's small department. The chief stepped down after one of the accused officers committed suicide.

Neil Thomas Gunn Sr. wheeled his pickup truck to the curb in a quiet hillside neighborhood in Burbank, about a mile from the police department where he'd worked for 22 years.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

Afghanistan agrees to open its electoral commission to foreigner observers

President Hamid Karzai says the Afghan-majority panel will get two outsiders, relenting to Western pressure to curb voting violations.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed Saturday to allow foreign observers to sit on an election commission, reversing a decree that sidestepped international oversight and drew U.S. criticism that he was jeopardizing his government's credibility.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

Vatican officials defend Pope Benedict XVI in German abuse scandal

They deny that Benedict, as archbishop of Munich, had a role in an accused child abuser's reinstatement to priestly duties.

The Vatican sprang to Pope Benedict XVI's defense Saturday amid accusations that he tried to hush up reports of clergy sexual abuse and failed to adequately punish an offending priest in his native Germany before becoming pontiff.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 14 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

24 die in gang violence near Acapulco

Thirteen people are killed in and around Acapulco, with four victims found beheaded, security officials say. Another gunbattle in the state leaves 11 people dead.



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It Was The Cars Fault (PIC)

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Homework before Hoops (pic)

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Four Released in Ireland Terror Case - Wall Street Journal

Reuters

Four Released in Ireland Terror Case Wall Street Journal By NEIL SHAH and VANESSA O'CONNELL WATERFORD, Ireland -- Irish police said on Saturday evening they have released all three women who were among seven individuals arrested earlier this week in connection with an alleged plot to murder a Swedish ... 2nd U.S. woman tied to alleged plot to kill cartoonistCNN Ireland frees American woman in terrorist plotLos Angeles Times US Muslim convert among 7 arrested in IrelandReuters New York Times -Washington Post -Denver Post all 960 news articles »

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Leo Laporte crowd surfing while live streaming @ Diggnation

Leo Laporte crowd surfing while live streaming on the Internet at Diggnation Live case. As seen at SXSW 2010 at Stubbs BBQ in Austin, TX!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am

Fresh storm wreaks havoc in US

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey - Strong winds and heavy rain are pounding parts of the Northeast, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses, delaying international airline flights and stranding about 500 passengers...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:13 am

Celtics relish challenge

WALTHAM - Kendrick Perkins was fully aware that his words would be received as trash talk. And the Celtics center...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:11 am

China denies currency undervalued

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:10 am

Michael Finley runs smooth transition game

WALTHAM - After completing his first full-squad practice as a member of the Celtics, one major difference stood...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:10 am

Scouting Report: Celtics at Cavaliers

TODAY - 3:30 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TV - Ch. 5. Radio - WEEI-AM (850). THE...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:09 am

Backsliding Bruins slip up

MONTREAL - One step forward, one step back. After a very good performance in their victory over the Flyers on Thursday night in Philadelphia, the Bruins were slow to...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:08 am

Dennis Seidenberg settles in

MONTREAL - With a little more than two weeks under his belt in his young Bruins career, Dennis Seidenberg has pretty...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:07 am

Militant with money links leads Abu Sayyaf faction

MANILA, Philippines A Filipino militant wanted by Washington has become leader of a key faction of Abu Sayyaf, the al-Qaida-linked extremist group in the southern Philippines for which he...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:06 am

Bruins' Tuukka Rask catches a whiff of Montreal

MONTREAL - Bad things happen to Bruins in this town. And now, after a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens last night at the...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:06 am

Ben Watson dives in

After six years in a Patriots uniform, it's hard not only for Benjamin Watson to change colors, but for members...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:05 am

Funeral director lays James Brown rumor to rest

A "Super Bad" Internet rumor is playing "I Got You" with the British tabloids, which claimed...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:04 am

Wes Welker in new battle

As soon as Wes Welker's rotator cuff surgery became public, the question came: How will it affect the receiver's...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:03 am

Merrimack stays alive with OT win

A pretty goal ended an ugly game. Junior center Joe Cucci flicked home a Ryan Flanigan rebound at 2:16 of...

Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:01 am

Jets coach Rex Ryan has weight-loss surgery

Jets coach Rex Ryan underwent a weight-loss procedure Saturday to help him fight obesity.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Man claims he caught girlfriend in a threesome, killed all

Cops say story is a lie. The 50-year-old told cops he killed the woman and two men and had already chopped up his rivals' bodies and dumped them in New Jersey. Cops found the body of Deborah Blount, 51, in her Brownsville apartment Friday morning and arrested her boyfriend, John Brandon, at the scene.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 14 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Uribe's ruling Conservative Party is expected to keep its majority in both houses

A Colombian soldier walks past election posters near the Pan-American Highway. Colombians vote Sunday to renew both houses of their scandal-tainted Congress, while major parties will huddle to choose candidates...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:56 pm

The Colombian Congress has been plagued by scandals

A Colombian soldier searches a motorcyclist in a street in Medellin. Colombians vote Sunday to renew both houses of their scandal-tainted Congress, while major parties will huddle to choose candidates...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:56 pm

Militant with money links leads Abu Sayyaf faction

A Filipino militant wanted by Washington has become leader of a key faction of Abu Sayyaf, the al-Qaida-linked extremist group in the southern Philippines for which he has previously acquired foreign funding, the Philippine military says.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:52 pm

Should We Be Trying to Save the Dodo?

Declaring a species extinct is no trivial matter. A team of Australian researchers are trying to bring a more rigorous approach to this area with the help of the dodo.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:50 pm

Baseball: Mets lefty Takahashi impresses in win over Tigers+

(Kyodo) _ New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi threw three scoreless innings en route to his second consecutive win in a spring training game on Saturday. Takahashi, who signed
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:48 pm

In pictures

Secrets of Italian artist Caravaggio in the frame
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:47 pm

Wen warns of 'double-dip' recession, rejects claims yuan undervalued+

(Kyodo) _ Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday rejected claims that the Chinese currency is undervalued and said "finger-pointing" is not in the interest of any country, while warning of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:45 pm

Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election

Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:41 pm

Blasts kill at least 33 in Kandahar; more troops demanded

The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security Sunday after 12 coordinated explosions in Afghanistan's largest southern ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:41 pm

Pacquiao picks apart Clottey, wins decision

After easy victory at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night, top pound-for-pound fighter says ‘world wants’ fight with Mayweather next.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:37 pm

Uda was captured in the Ramallah region overnight

File picture shows Palestinian demonstrators waving Palestinian and Hamas flags as they march through the West Bank town of Hebron. A leader of the Islamist Hamas movement in the West Bank has been arrested...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:36 pm

Israel arrests Hamas chief in West Bank

A leader of the Islamist Hamas movement in the West Bank has been arrested by the Israeli security services which had wanted him for several years, an Israeli military spokesman announced...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:36 pm

Baseball: Igawa sent to minor league camp+

(Kyodo) _ The New York Yankees reassigned Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa to minor league camp on Saturday. As a nonroster invitee in spring training, Igawa pitched 2-2/3 innings in two
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm

At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:30 pm

Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee - New York Times

Globe and Mail

Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee New York Times WASHINGTON — In the fall of 1968, a serious dark-haired young man arrived in the capital to do what serious young men here do: study law. Alan S. Frumin was calm, analytical and possessed of a dry wit. ... Parliamentarian's task: referee Senate health care fightBoston Globe Calling shots in the SenateLos Angeles Times Obama to appeal for public support on health careLas Vegas Sun ABC News -Fort Worth Star Telegram -The Associated Press all 2,948 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:21 pm

Avalanche Deaths

Royal Canadian Mounted Police direct traffic at the staging area for avalanche search & rescue operations near Revelstoke, B.C. on Saturday March 13, 2010. Rescuers were scouring Boulder Mountain...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:20 pm

Curry paces Warriors past Raptors

Golden State rookie scores 35 points in 124-112 victory over Toronto

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:13 pm

Warriors hand reeling Raptors fourth straight loss

Stephen Curry had 35 points and 10 assists, Monta Ellis scored 31 in his second game back following a back injury and the Golden State Warriors beat Toronto 124-112 on Saturday night, putting another dent in the reeling Raptors' playoff hopes.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:04 pm

China alleges diplomatic snub at Copenhagen summit

BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said he was snubbed at last year's Copenhagen climate change conference and fired back Sunday at critics who accuse China of arrogance....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:02 pm

Yani Tseng wins Women's Australian Open

Sixth-ranked Taiwanese golfer edges 2008 winner Laura Davies by three strokes

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:02 pm

Paul Holmes: A president under attack

Despite his difficulties, President Barack Obama still rates highly as a tremendous communicator. US News has just asked Americans in a poll: who do you think has been the greatest modern presidential communicator, dating back to...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:00 pm

Canucks clobber Senators

Vancouver's Mikael Samuelsson tallies three points in 5-1 demolition of Ottawa

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:51 pm

Boxing: Pacquiao defeats Clottey

Filipino wins unanimous decision over Ghanaian Joshua Clottey in highly touted Cowboys Stadium welterweight bout

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:49 pm

WVU wins Big East, makes case for a No. 1 seed

Da’Sean Butler’s second game-winner in three days gave West Virginia its first Big East title. The senior guard, who banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give West Virginia a quarterfinal win, scored in the lane with 4.2 seconds left and the No. 7 Mountaineers beat No. 22 Georgetown 60-58 on Saturday night.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:48 pm

Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe

DUBLIN (AP) -- It often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:43 pm

Canucks return home to beat Senators

Mikael Samuelsson scored twice and added an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks returned home from an NHL-record 14 straight road games to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:41 pm

Marines going rogue or leading the fight?

At Afghan outpost, troops battle Taliban with an autonomy that riles many higher up in chain of command but may offer model for future missions.

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Questions arise over story of runaway Prius

Investigators with Toyota and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a freeway, according to a memo.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:28 pm

New Mexico State beats Utah State, wins WAC title

Jahmar Young scored 19 points to help New Mexico State snap top-seeded Utah State's 17-game winning streak with a 69-63 upset Saturday night in the Western Athletic Conference tournament title game.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:27 pm

Wright has memorable Big East tourney for G'town

Georgetown guard Chris Wright had a Big East tournament to remember, even if the memories might not always be so kind.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:22 pm

N.Y. brings Mavs’ streak to screeching halt

Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas’ 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory on Saturday night.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:22 pm

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono gestures as he reviews soldiers of the Kopassus Special Force Command

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono gestures as he reviews soldiers of the Kopassus Special Force Command in Jakarta last year. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said that the United States was...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:15 pm

US Senator Patrick Leahy said while Indonesia had made progress in its democracy, the past must not be forgotten

US Senator Patrick Leahy said while Indonesia had made progress in its democracy and in curbing some of the excesses of its military, the past must not be forgotten.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:15 pm

Members of Indonesia's Kopassus Special Forces

Members of Indonesia's Kopassus Special Forces take positions during a ceremony for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last year. Ahead of Obama's trip next week, top officers from Kopassus -- a military...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:15 pm

Troops deploy for Colombian polls

Colombians are set to head to the polls for legislative elections that may indicate how the May presidential election will shape up.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:10 pm

Venezuela's Chavez: Internet should be regulated

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called for regulation of the Internet on Saturday while demanding authorities crack down on a critical news Web site that he accused of spreading false information....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:45 a... | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:08 pm

TFC misses the mark

Lack of fitness and finishing remain sore points for Toronto FC in 0-0 exhibition draw against Charleston Battery

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:07 pm

Violence Spurs Calls To Rein In The Repo Man

If you don't make your car payments, someone can be hired to repossess it. They might tow it from your driveway or a parking lot. But sometimes repo men go further, breaking into people's garages or homes. Fights can break out. People get hurt, and some have even been killed, prompting some groups to call for greater regulation.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm

Knicks end Mavs win streak

Lowly New York get revenge from previous 50 point loss, stops Dallas 13-game run with 128-78 shocker

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:52 pm

Mountaineers win first crown

The Butler did it: Da'Sean Butler sinks second game-winner in three days giving No. 7 West Virginia a 60-58 win over No. 22 Georgetown for their first Big East Title

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:43 pm

San Diego State tops UNLV

Aztecs Kawhi Leonard scores 16 points and grabs 21 rebounds in 55-45 win over Running Rebs for Mountain West crown

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:41 pm

Heavy rain, winds cause outages in Northeast, mid-Atlantic - CNN

Heavy rain, winds cause outages in Northeast, mid-Atlantic CNN Wind and rain on Saturday wreaked havoc on trees and power lines in the Northeast. (CNN) -- Heavy rains and hurricane-force winds that surpassed 70 miles per hour in places toppled trees, left more than a half-million people without power and suspended ... Storm leaves Northeast soggy, windblown and darkThe Associated Press Rain soaks Philadelphia region | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/14/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Powerful storm wreaks weekend havoc in NJphillyBurbs.com WEAR -Asbury Park Press -WMGM all 572 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:32 pm

Jets, Giants to flip coin for stadium opener

Ceremony will decide which of New York's NFL teams will host first NFL game at Meadowlands Stadium

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:18 pm

Magic's NBA spell continues

Redick, Howard carry Orlando to 109-95 win over Washington for 8th straight victory

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:14 pm

Breaking Poverty Cycle 2 Wheels at a Time

Founder of Bicycle Charity 88Bikes Driven to Provide Children of Third World a Vehicle to Regain Lost Bits of Childhood

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm

U.S. Muslim convert among 7 arrested in Ireland

DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado woman who converted to Islam last year and was lured to Europe by online extremists was among seven people arrested in Ireland in connection with a suspected plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist, her parents said on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:44 pm

Venezuela's Chavez calls for internet controls

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, who is criticized by media freedom groups, called on Saturday for regulation of the Internet and singled out a website that he said falsely reported the murder of one of his ministers.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:34 pm

Video: Suspect's Mother Reveals Fears

Christine Holcomb-Mott, the mother of Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, an accused collaborator in a plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist, speaks about her daughter's actions and fears for her grandson's welfare.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:29 pm

Video: Re-Cycling Hope

Two young Americans are helping others all over the world by giving bikes away to the less fortunate. As Jeff Glor reports, 88Bikes is spreading smiles, two wheels at a time.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:29 pm

Video: 2nd U.S. Woman with Terror Links?

A Colorado woman is being investigated in connection with a plot to kill a controversial cartoonist. As Jan Crawford reports, concerns grow about homegrown terrorism in the U.S.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:13 pm

Live - Bangladesh v England

Alastair Cook falls but England push towards a massive lead on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh, having not enforced the follow-on.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:55 pm

Quake shakes Indonesia

A 6.4 magnitude quake struck in waters off Indonesia this morning, the US Geological Survey said.There was no danger of a widespread destructive tsunami from the quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, although...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:55 pm

US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal

Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm

'Slave brides'

South Asian women allege abuse by British in-laws
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:23 pm

Supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra

Supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans as they protest against the government in Bangkok on Saturday. Tens of thousands of supporters were to rally in Bangkok on Sunday to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:22 pm

The Red Shirts mainly represent Thailand's rural poor

Supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans as they head to a protest in Bangkok. Tens of thousands of supporters of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra have streamed through military...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:22 pm

Police say around 45,000 protestors have arrived in Bangkok

Tens of thousands of supporters of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra have gathered near ministry buildings in Bangkok to rally against the government, sporting their signature red shirts.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:22 pm

Thousands mourn death of slain Calif. teen

Thousands of teachers, classmates and neighbors filled a high school stadium Saturday to honor a 17-year-old girl whose body ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:09 pm

Video: Abuse Scandal Falls on Vatican

The Vatican recently rejected suggestions that Pope Benedict may have mishandled a child abuse case years before he became pope. As Allen Pizzey reports, the Vatican is under fire.

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:53 pm

Aussie man dragged under train

A man who was sitting on the platform of a northern Adelaide train station has been dragged down under an express train.Police said the incident occurred at Womma train station at Elizabeth North about 12.30am (2.30am NZT) on...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:48 pm

Afghanistan eases ban on news coverage of raids

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan rowed back on Saturday from a total ban on media broadcasts of "disturbing" images from insurgent attacks or live pictures of security operations.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:48 pm

Suicide bombers hit Afghan city - at least 30 dead

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A suicide squad detonated bombs at a newly fortified prison, police headquarters and two other locations, killing at least 30 people in the largest city of the southern Taleban heartland.The prison was...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:24 pm

From Israel, a radical way to boost organ donation

Israel is launching a potentially trailblazing experiment in organ donation: Sign a donor card, and you and your family move up in line for a transplant if one is needed.The new law is the first of its kind in the world, and international...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 5:59 pm

Hunger striker to be force-fed, rules US court

A British man who has been on hunger strike in a US prison since September 2007 can legally be force-fed by prison authorities, a court has ruled. William Coleman, who is serving an eight-year sentence for raping his wife, is...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 5:42 pm

Utah GOP Leader Quits After Hot-Tub Confession

Rep. Kevin Garn, 55, resigned via e-mail days after acknowledging he paid a woman $150,000 to keep quiet about a nude hot-tubbing incident that took place a quarter century ago when she was a teenager.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 5:32 pm

Police release U.S. woman, 3 others held in terror probe

An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 5:09 pm

Salvation Army is a residential real estate powerhouse

The charity, known for its image of sacrifice, owns houses in the U.S. with a total value of about $4 billion as of 2008. The homes are provided to officers rent-free in lieu of higher pay, it says.

By day, Henry Graciani oversees a 54-bed treatment center for alcoholics and drug addicts who come to him broke and hopeless. After work, he makes a quick drive to the $1.3-million Santa Monica home he shares with his wife and three children.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 4:47 pm

Protesters surge into Bangkok, call for election

BANGKOK - Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters from Thailand's rural areas swarmed the Thai capital today for protests aimed at forcing the government to dissolve Parliament and call new elections.Protest leaders gave the...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 4:26 pm

Fiji braces for cyclone

Fiji's Disaster Management Authority is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Tomas.The storm is situated northeast of Fiji and although it is not expected to make a direct hit on the main island of Viti Levu, it could...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 13 Mar 2010 | 3:31 pm

Lynn Univ. Honors Six Who Died in Quake

Memorial Held for Professors, Students Who Died While on Humanitarian Mission in Haiti

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 3:06 pm

Iraq's PM leads in early Baghdad vote count

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's political coalition took an early vote lead Saturday in the election's all-important battleground ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:59 pm

Remains Found 2 Months After Haiti Quake

Aid Groups Say Gov't Slow to Relocate Those in Squalid Camps; Several Hurt in Building Collapse

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:44 pm

GOP warns of 'bitter' push to pass health bill

Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:39 pm

FT: Google, China at Impasse

Paper Reports Google Is "99.9 Percent" Certain It Will Have To Shut its Chinese Search Engine

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:30 pm

Obama Wants 'No Child Left Behind' Law Overhauled

The president's proposed changes call for states to adopt standards that ensure students are ready for college or a career rather than grade-level proficiency — the focus of the current law. The White House also is proposing a $4 billion increase in federal education spending.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:16 pm

Sen. Reid's wife leaves hospital's intensive care

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife has been transferred out of a Virginia hospital's intensive care unit and is improving ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:31 pm

Man Emerges From Coma a Compulsive Artist

Wasn't Creative Before Double Brain Aneurism Almost Killed Him; Also Was Speaking in Rhymes

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:30 pm

Iran Dismantles U.S.-Backed Opposition Groups

Iranian officials say that several networks were gathering information on nuclear scientists and finding ways to circumvent Internet controls meant to stymie the opposition. Thirty of their members reportedly were arrested.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:16 pm

All-Black Penguin Is One-in-a-Zillion

Mutated Bird Spotted During National Geographic Journey to Antarctica

Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

Haiti's Geology Slowly Giving Up Its Secrets

Researchers studying the origin of the recent deadly earthquake have found signs of an actual fault rupture offshore, and figured out what triggered a small tsunami. But not all the causes of the natural disaster were, in fact, natural.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

Fallows On The News: Israeli Flap, Health Care

Israel set off a diplomatic row during a visit by Vice President Joe Biden when it announced new Jewish settlement construction, and Congressional Democrats are hoping to haul health care legislation over the finish line. Host Guy Raz talks with news analyst James Fallows of The Atlantic magazine about that and other big stories from the past week.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

Duncan wants 3 ratings for schools in education overhaul

Obama administration will ask Congress to toss pass/fail system in favor rating schools high-performing, needs improvement or ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 12:42 pm

Daylight-saving time: It's back

America is springing forward.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 12:06 pm

Suicide Attacks Kill Dozens In Taliban Heartland

A suicide squad detonated bombs at a newly fortified prison, police headquarters and two other locations in Kandahar, killing at least 30 people in the largest city of Afghanistan's southern Taliban heartland.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:42 am

Second American Woman Is Linked To Terrorism Case

A U.S. official says Colorado mother Jamie Paulin-Ramirez was among seven people — including Colleen LaRose, or "Jihad Jane," of Pennsylvania — arrested in Ireland this week in over an alleged plot to kill cartoonist Lars Vilks for lampooning the Prophet Muhammad.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:11 am

Iraq PM Maliki leads Baghdad, a big election prize

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held a wide lead on Saturday in early results from Baghdad, the major prize in a tight election race that Iraqis hope will bring stability after years of sectarian conflict.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 11:01 am

Mexico Drug War Hits New Bloody Level in Border City

Bodies are piling up, several journalists are reportedly missing or dead and once-busy streets are empty after dark.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:22 am

Vatican Officials Defend Pope on Abuse

The Vatican on Saturday denounced what it called aggressive attempts to drag Pope Benedict XVI into the spreading scandals of pedophile priests in his German homeland, and contended he has long confronted abuse cases with courage.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 10:17 am

Homicide Attack at Security Checkpoint in Pakistan Kills 13

A homicide bomber driving a motorized rickshaw blew himself up at a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, officials said, killing at least 13 people, injuring 52 and underscoring the nation's relentless security threat.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:55 am

U.K. Rejects Calls to Raise Criminal Age From 10 to 12

The U.K. government rejected calls from one of its advisers to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, the Times of London reported Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:16 am

Child Abuse Scandal Reaches Catholic Church, Pope

It often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:04 am

Child abuse claims sweep Catholic Church in Europe

It often starts as a voice in the wilderness, but can swell into an entire nation's demand for truth. From Ireland to Germany, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 8:45 am

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger hospitalized in South Korea

A hospital official says former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after being hospitalized in the South Korean capital with stomach pains.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:58 am

Many 9/11 responders show signs of heart problems

Law enforcement officers who worked near ground zero after the World Trade Center attacks seem to show early signs of heart problems ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 7:40 am

23 Christians Wounded in Egypt, Bishop Says

An Egyptian bishop says 23 Coptic Christians have been wounded when extremist Muslims attacked a church community center in a western province.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:28 am

Maliki leads in early Iraq vote tally

BAGHDAD — A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki was winning in the all-important capital and a Shiite province in the south, according to a partial tally of election results released Saturday.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:04 am

Week In Review

This week, President Obama postponed his Asia trip to push for a health care vote. Vice President Biden visited Israel and arrived to find Israel had just approved a new batch of settlements — something the Obama administration has been pushing them to halt in the interests of the peace process. Guest Host Jacki Lyden reviews the week's top news stories with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 13 Mar 2010 | 6:00 am

Another suicide attack in Pakistan kills 13

A suicide bomber driving a motorized rickshaw blew himself up at a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 13 Mar 2010 | 5:22 am

4 Homicide Attacks Hit Afghanistan, Killing 30

A homicide squad detonated bombs at a newly fortified prison, police headquarters and two other locations late Saturday, killing at least 30 people in the largest city of the southern Taliban heartland.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 2:10 am

Report: N. Korea to Rejoin Nuclear Talks in April

North Korea plans to head back to the bargaining table early next month for talks aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program, a news report said Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 13 Mar 2010 | 1:37 am

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