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Obama, Republicans spar over starting point for health care summitCNN - 1 hour ago President Obama meets with congressional leaders, including (from left) Reps. Steny Hoyer, John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama said Tuesday his televised health care summit with Republican leaders on February 25 should ... US Charges Bronx Councilman With Money LaunderingNew York Times - - 42 minutes ago City Councilman Larry B. Seabrook, a fixture in Bronx Democratic politics for more than two decades, was charged on Tuesday in a 13-count federal indictment accusing him of money laundering, extortion and fraud in ... NYC Councilman Hit with List of Corruption Charges Courthouse News Service NY governor says he'll step aside only 'in a box'The Associated Press - - 20 minutes ago ALBANY, NY - New York Gov. David Paterson, defying calls from even fellow Democrats to drop out of the race for a full term, said Tuesday that he would leave only if the voters turned him out through the ballot box, or "in a box. Frustrated Paterson lashes out at 'distraction' Buffalo News Paterson fights back against 'feeding frenzy' Albany Times Union |
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US ready to offer Iran alternative to nuclear plan
CNN - - 35 minutes ago
A new enrichment program at the Natanz plant is to begin Tuesday, Iran's envoy to IAEA said. Washington (CNN) -- In what appears to be an attempt to call Iran's bluff on its nuclear program, the United States is poised to offer Tehran a way to obtain ...
Obama says US developing new sanctions for Iran The Associated Press
Obama: New Iran Sanctions Being Developed Quickly Voice of America
Nigeria's New Acting President Calls for Unity
Voice of America - - 1 hour ago
Nigeria's new acting president is calling for unity ten weeks after the nation's elected leader left the country for medical treatment.
Nigerian deputy assumes presidency Aljazeera.net
Pugnacious Loser in Ukraine Remains Curiously Silent
New York Times - - 4 hours ago
KIEV, Ukraine - Prime Minister Yulia V. Tymoshenko, the apparent loser in Sunday's presidential election, remained uncharacteristically out of sight on Tuesday and provided no strong hints about whether she would concede or try to ...
Ukraine heads back into the arms of Mother Russia Christian Science Monitor
Tymoshenko to Challenge Ukraine Election Wall Street Journal
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Senate jobs bill a show of bipartisanship
Los Angeles Times - - 46 minutes ago
Senior Democrats and Republicans were working to blend their ideas, adopting proposals such as payroll tax breaks for employers who create new jobs and aid to small businesses.
Senate Democrats unveil jobs package The Associated Press
On eve of first state budget vote, California Democrats push jobs proposal San Jose Mercury News
Gibbs vs. Palin: Talk to the hand, redux
USA Today - 3 hours ago
In all the excitement over President Obama's appearance at the briefing today, we almost forgot another item of interest: Press secretary Robert Gibbs mocking Sarah Palin for writing crib notes on the palm of her hand.
First lady on health care: 'Doing nothing ... not an option'
CNN - 27 minutes ago
CNN's Larry King interviews first lady Michelle Obama. It airs at 9 pm ET Tuesday on CNN. Watch first lady Michelle Obama's interview on "Live King Live" at 9 pm ET Tuesday.
Michelle Obama launches anti-obesity program Los Angeles Times
Asia Up on Europe, Australia
Wall Street Journal - - 37 minutes ago
SINGAPORE -- Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday, with Australian shares getting a lift from better-than-expected earnings. Expectations that European Union members are working towards helping fiscally-stressed Greece were ...
Toyota recalls new Prius in latest safety fix
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - The spiraling crisis at Toyota Motor Corp deepened on Tuesday as the automaker said it would recall thousands of Camry sedans as well as nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars to fix steering and braking ...
Toyota recalls more than 400000 Priuses, other hybrid cars Washington Post
Toyota pulls Prius in for repairs over brake fault The Guardian
Consumers tepid as Disney posts flat 1Q profit
The Associated Press - - 20 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES - Consumers sent tepid signals to The Walt Disney Co. during the holiday quarter, as many of them still required discounts to step into theme parks and reduced spending on food, beverages and merchandise when they got there.
Costs pull down profit at Disney Los Angeles Times
Disney CFO: Operating Environment To Remain Challenging Wall Street Journal
Google Hoping 'Buzz' Not Another Social Media Fizzle
Wall Street Journal - - 3 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)--Google Inc. (GOOG) calls its new social media product "Buzz." If the service goes the way of the search giant's earlier forays into social networks, it may fizzle.
Hands On with Google Buzz PC Magazine
Google Buzz: A visual tour Computerworld
Microsoft Fixes 26 Vulnerabilities In Windows, Office
InformationWeek - - 3 hours ago
Microsoft on Tuesday released 13 security bulletins to address 26 vulnerabilities in its Windows and Office software. Five of the vulnerabilities are rated "Critical," seven are rated "Important," and one is rated "Moderate.
Space shuttle on course for midnight rendezvous
The Associated Press - - 20 minutes ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Endeavour zoomed toward a midnight rendezvous with the International Space Station late Tuesday, and NASA grew ever more optimistic that the shuttle is free of any launch damage.
Hooray for Hollywood!
USA Today - 49 minutes ago
American Idol has narrowed tens of thousands of auditioners down to 181, but it's really Ellen DeGeneres that people will tune in to see -- at least tonight.
Ellen DeGeneres: 'I'd be fine with just the three of us' Los Angeles Times
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Tom Cruise Signs On For 'Mission: Impossible IV'
MTV.com - - 1 hour ago
After the success of the first three "Mission: Impossible" movies, some wondered whether the series would finish within the framework of a traditional trilogy.
Tom Cruise Makes Mission 4 Possible Radar Online
Tom Cruise set for fourth 'Mission' Hollywood Reporter
Lil Wayne Shot Nine Music Videos Last Weekend
MTV.com - - 3 hours ago
Preparing for Wayne's (delayed) stint in jail, MC shot footage for songs from Tha Carter IV, Rebirth and Young Money LPs. By Shaheem Reid Video director David Rousseau said he and the Cash Money team might need to check the "Guinness Book of World ...
People: Oral surgery delays Lil Wayne's sentencing on gun charge San Jose Mercury News
Good times roll at Saints victory parade
The Associated Press - - 20 minutes ago
NEW ORLEANS - Only a Super Bowl victory parade could upstage Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Carnival floats carrying Saints players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson rolled past tens of thousands of jubilant fans in downtown New Orleans on Tuesday, ...
Champion Saints go marching Seattle Post Intelligencer
As Champions March In, Their City Parties Even Harder New York Times
Everything Is in Place in Vancouver, Except the Snow
New York Times - - 21 minutes ago
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Olympic venue at Cypress Mountain looked as if it were under military siege on Tuesday as helicopters buzzed overhead, transporting snow to the snowboarding and freestyle skiing sites ...
Vancouver Games officials confident Cypress ready The Associated Press
Nature defies plans for white winter games San Jose Mercury News
Monta Ellis has mild left knee sprain
USA Today - 2 hours ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Golden State Warriors say star guard Monta Ellis has a sprained left knee and could miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Warriors fade to defeat against Mavericks San Jose Mercury News
FDA addresses radiation safety
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
The agency aims to protect patients from unnecessary exposure, with safety controls on medical devices and development of more precise dosing standards.
FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans The Associated Press
Congress opens probe into Anthem Blue Cross rate increases
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
Two House panels announce they are investigating the hikes, which take effect March 1. Lawmakers ask the company's CEO to explain the reasons for the increases.
Third-hand smoke a danger to babies, toddlers
msnbc.com - 3 hours ago
Add a new health threat to smoking: In addition to the harm caused by actually smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, so-called third-hand smoke may also pose a threat, particularly to babies and toddlers.
The Dangers of Third-Hand Smoke BusinessWeek
The Truth About the Deficit
New York Times - Feb 6, 2010
When the White House released its new budget last week, including more spending to create desperately needed jobs, Republican leaders in Congress denounced President Obama for driving up the deficit and demanded that the Democrats halt their “reckless” ...
Cheney's Revenge
Wall Street Journal - Feb 8, 2010
Dick Cheney is not the most popular of politicians, but when he offered a harsh assessment of the Obama Administration's approach to terrorism last May, his criticism stung—so much that the President gave a speech the same day that was widely seen as a ...
Tomato bribery probe just the beginning, prosecutors say
Los Angeles Times - - Feb 8, 2010
Amid concerns about corrupt practices in the food industry, nine people have pleaded guilty to charges including racketeering, money laundering and bid-rigging in a federal probe of SK Foods.
One Bowl = 2 Servings. FDA May Fix That.
New York Times - - Feb 5, 2010
Seeking a new weapon in the fight against obesity, the Food and Drug Administration wants to encourage manufacturers to post vital nutritional information, including calorie counts, on the front of food packages.
Permaculture Could Regrow Haiti's Ecosystem and Economy
Wired News - - 4 hours ago
As Evan Hansen noted in an earlier post, the Haitian recovery will have to be down to earth, literally. Local food production is invaluable in a country where people struggle to feed themselves.