Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs - Telegraph.co.uk

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Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs Telegraph.co.uk The death toll from the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has reached 300 and is expected to climb further as authorities estimate two million people were affected by the disaster and half a million homes were severely ... Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes New York Times Chilean residents on edge over fear of aftershocks CNN International Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan CNN BBC News -Aljazeera.net -Los Angeles Times  »

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Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - Reuters

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Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least six people, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago. President Michelle Bachelet said six people ... Massive earthquake hits Chile Telegraph.co.uk The world's strongest earthquakes Washington Post Chile earthquake: 'Everyone fears aftershocks' BBC News The Guardian -CNN International -Ynetnews  »

Golden Kim is queen of her court - SI.com

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Golden Kim is queen of her court SI.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- After the brilliance of the short program, it was hard to imagine there wouldn't be a letdown. How could South Korea's Kim Yu-Na be perfect a second night in the face of the suffocating pressure of expectations? ... As Kim Raises the Bar, South Korea Delights New York Times Rochette 'tried to make my mother proud' USA Today Rochette, skating for her deceased mother and herself, wins bronze Los Angeles Times Yahoo! Sports -Universal Sports -Boston Globe  »

Gov. Paterson Suspends Aide - Wall Street Journal

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Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely - FOXNews

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Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely FOXNews AP The measure cleared a key hurdle on Monday when the Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown, and four other Republicans broke party ranks to defeat a procedural maneuver to block a final vote. WASHINGTON -- Companies that hire the unemployed would ... Md. Republicans propose budget cuts Baltimore Sun Outside donations buoyed Brown Boston Globe W »

Obama's proposal designed to stir debate - Los Angeles Times

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Obama's proposal designed to stir debate Los Angeles Times His plan isn't a blueprint for a new approach to revamping the system and will likely be used as a guide to modifying existing legislation. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - President Obama on Monday offered his plan for revamping the ... Details of Obama Health Care Plan ABC News ObamaCare at Ramming Speed W »

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Obama wants federal power to block excessive health insurance rate hikes - CNN

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Obama wants federal power to block excessive health insurance rate hikes CNN Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration will propose legislation that would  »

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Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state - Boston Globe

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Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state Boston Globe Alexander Haig Jr. also served as White House chief of staff during the Nixon administration. He was a four-star general. (Mark Wilson/Globe Staff/File 1988) By Mark Feeney Alexander M. Haig Jr., who as secretary of state declared “I'm in control ... Alexander Haig Dies at Age 85 W »

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NAMES + FACES Rapper in flap with Michigan native Mitt Romney - Detroit Free Press

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NAMES + FACES Rapper in flap with Michigan native Mitt Romney Detroit Free Press News broke earlier in the week that former Republican presidential candidate and Michigan native Mitt Romney had gotten into an altercation with an unidentified passenger on a flight Monday. MTV.com reported Friday that Sky Blu (born ... His side Boston Globe Conservatives Help Fuel Primary Ch »

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Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident - CNN

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Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu »

White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold - New York Times

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White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold New York Times Shaun White was the defending champion in the event, having won gold at the Turin Games in 2006. More Photos > By JOHN BRANCH WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" The quest to successfully defend his gold medal might have begun the moment that Shaun ... White wins gold in halfpipe | Philadelphia Daily News | 02/18/2010 Philadelphia Daily News Shaun White soars to repeat gold in snowboard halfpipe USA Today Shaun White defends gold in halfpipe Los Angeles Times Washington Post -Philadelphia Inquirer -Boston Globe  »

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US drone attack kills three in Pakistan - BBC News

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US drone attack kills three in Pakistan BBC News Missiles fired by a suspected US drone aircraft have killed at least three militants in north-west Pakistan, security officials say. The attack targeted a compound in Tapi Tolkhel village, 15km (nine miles) east of Miranshah, the main town in North ... US drone strike 'kills four' militants in Pakistan AFP Drone attack kills 2 in Pakistan CNN International In shift, Pakistan plays role in capture of Afghan Taliban's No. 2 Washington Post FOXNews -The Associated Press -Times Online  »

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Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report - Times Online

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Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report Times Online The top military commander of the Taleban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured in Karachi in a secret raid by Pakistani and US intelligence forces, according to a report. Citing US government officials, the New York Times newspaper said Mr ... Taliban denies commander captured in Pakistan Reuters Top Taliban commander captured, US official says CNN International US official: Taliban military commander captured The Associated Press New York Times -AFP -BusinessWeek  »

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McChrystal regrets Afghan deaths - BBC News

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McChrystal regrets Afghan deaths BBC News The commander of US and Nato forces in Afghanistan has apologised after rockets fired during an offensive in Helmand province killed 12 civilians. Gen Stanley McChrystal said he "deeply regretted this tragic loss of life" and suspended use of the ... Marines Find 'Death at Every Corner' in Offensive FOXNews Civilian casualties cast shadow on offensive on Afghan Taliban Xinhua  »

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Professor's arrest roils Alabama campus after shootings - Los Angeles Times

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Professor's arrest roils Alabama campus after shootings Los Angeles Times Amy Bishop is charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of three fellow biology professors. A Massachusetts police chief discloses that Bishop fat »

Some lugers admit apprehension in death's wake - San Francisco Chronicle

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Some lugers admit apprehension in death's wake San Francisco Chronicle (02-12) 22:12 PST Whistler, British Columbia - -- The warning signs were everywhere. In some quarters, the apprehension was palpable on Whistler's scary-fast Olympic luge course, which claimed the life of Georgia's Nodar Kumaritashvili on Friday, ... Death of Olympic luger raises speed, safety concerns USA Today Luger killed in sled crash during Olympic practice run Los Angeles Times Audience flocks to social networking sites for details on death Washington Post The Associated Press -Chicago Tribune -Boston Globe  »

Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI - Washington Post

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Kennedy won't run for re-election in RI Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Rep. Patrick Kennedy has decided not to seek re-election after eight terms in Congress, saying his life is "taking a new direction" just months after the death of his father and mentor, Sen. ... Patrick Kennedy Won't Run Again New York Times Rep. Patrick Kennedy announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election. CNN Rep Patrick Kennedy won't seek re-election: report Reuters Providence Journal -BusinessWeek -Boston Herald  »

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Poll finds most Americans are unhappy with government - Washington Post

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Poll finds most Americans are unhappy with government Washington Post Two-thirds of Americans are "dissatisfied" or downright "angry" about the way the federal government is working, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. On average, the public estimates that 53 cents of every ... My Country 'Tis of Tea Harvard Crimson Tea Party Activists Craft 'Contract from America' ABC News Reagan Brothers Feud Over Father's Response to Tea Party Movement FOXNews Huffington Post (blog) -Washington Times -KNDO/KNDU  »

In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama - Washington Post

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In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama Washington Post Republicans have significantly narrowed the gap with Democrats on who is trusted to deal with the country's problems and have sharply reduced several of President Obama's main political advantages, according to a new ... Obama's aim on health care: Mesh 'best ideas' USA Today Ahead of Midterms, Doubts About Obama, Economic Discontent Lead to GOP Rise ABC News Obama, Republicans spar over starting point for health care summit CNN W »

On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map - New York Times

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On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make ... GOP: Back to drawing board on health care USA Today Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game Reuters Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship FOXNews Washington Times -Kansas City Star -UPI.com  »

Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care - Washington Post

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Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care Washington Post President Obama holds up a document of GOP solutions given by House Minority Leader John A. Boehner last month. (Charles Dharapak/associated Press) By Michael D. Shear President Obama moved to jump-start the st »

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Palin Goes After Obama at Tea Party Convention - FOXNews

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Palin Goes After Obama at Tea Party Convention FOXNews AP The Democratic agenda is "running out of time," former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Saturday at the National Tea Party Convention, claiming that the conservative tea party movement is part of a brewing "revolution" that constitutes the "future of ... Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting New York Times Sarah Palin to Tea Party Convention: 'This is about the people' Los Angeles Times Palin blasts Democrats in Tea Party speech CNN Baltimore Sun -Seattle Times -W »

Convention Is Trying to Harness Tea Party Spirit - New York Times

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Convention Is Trying to Harness Tea Party Spirit New York Times NASHVILLE â€" As they opened their inaugural national convention here, Tea Party advocates from across the country declared that they would turn the grass-roots anger that burst onto the streets a year ago into real political power, ... Tea Party Convention Gives Boost to Aspiring Elected Officials FOXNews 'Tea party' convention a forum for woes, worries Los Angeles Times Tea Partiers Meet to R »

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Factbox: Democrats face battle for Senate majority - Reuters

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Factbox: Democrats face battle for Senate majority Reuters (Reuters) - Republican Scott Brown's formal arrival in the US Senate on Thursday robbed Democrats of their crucial 60-vote supermajority and set the stage for a bitter November election fight for control of the 100-member chamber. ... GOP Senator Is Sworn in, and Democrats Regroup New York Times Obama: 'Take our time' on finalizing health care Washington Post Senate Democrats muster  »

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Granholm: Let's leapfrog state's factory economy - Detroit Free Press

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Granholm: Let's leapfrog state's factory economy Detroit Free Press Michigan has lost a lot of jobs at a lot of big companies since she's been governor. Today, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said she has laid the groundwork for a new Michigan economy to leapfrog â€" but not abandon â€" the ... Granholm c »

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