Telegraph.co.uk | Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue BBC News Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced emergency measures to deal with the destruction caused by Saturday's massive earthquake. The 8.8 magnitude quake - one of the most powerful recorded - devastated central parts of the country, ... Groups Prepare Aid as Chile Assesses Need |
ABC News | Chile earthquake: death toll passes 200 Telegraph.co.uk At least 214 have been reported killed and nearly a quarter of the globe put on tsunami alert after one of the most powerful earthquakes of modern times hit South America. By Colin Freeman, Harriet Alexander and Ben Witte in Santiago A tremor with a ... Hawaii Escapes Major Tsunami |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama dominates the room at healthcare summit Reuters Obama dominated the debate during Thursday's nearly seven hour cross-party summit on healthcare, always in command not only of the room but also of the most intricate policy details, as he person » |
Gather.com | Sea World San Diego closes Shamu show after deadly whale incident in Orlando Los Angeles Times SeaWorld in San Diego has canceled its Shamu whale show at least for Wednesday after an Orlando SeaWorld employee was killed in mishap with a whale at that theme park. "We're terribly saddened by the loss of the member of our SeaWorld family, ... Whale kills trainer at Florida's SeaWorld Whale Kills Trainer at SeaWorld's Shamu Stadium SeaWorld suspends killer whale show in San Diego |
Times Online | Toyota woes could lead to stronger US oversight Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Rec » |
Reuters | New York Terror Suspect Admits Guilt and Cooperates New York Times The Afghan immigrant who was a key player in what the federal authorities have said was one of the most serious threats to the United States since the 9/11 attacks, pleaded guilty on Monday to terrorism charges ... New York Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty |
ABC News | Petraeus: Marjah Just the Start of Afghan Campaign Voice of America The US general who oversees the war in Afghanistan says the fight for the southern town of Marjah is just the first operation in a long campaign. Petraeus says the battle of Marjah is just the beginning. "This is just the initial operation of what will ... Petraeus: Marjah start of long campaign Petraeus: Marjah offensive is first step in Afghanistan campaign Tackling opium is key to successful operation in Marjah, analysts say |
Reuters | Republicans Can Show Off Ideas at White House Summit, but Will They? FOXNews Next week's televised political showdown over health care reform will give a resurgent GOP perhaps its most high-profile opportunity yet to defy Democrats' repeated claim that it is the "party of no." In this Feb. 19, 2010, file photo Rep. ... White House to publish healthcare proposals Monday Obama Presses Parties on Health |
New York Times (blog) | Obama: I love Las Vegas! USA Today Barack Obama is winging his way back to Washington, DC, after a tour around Las Vegas, where he was welcomed by most everyone, it seemed - except the city's mayor. Independent Mayor Oscar Goodman refused to attend Obama's events or meet with the ... President Obama: 'I Love Vegas -- Always Have' Obama sets record straight: 'I love Vegas' Can Harry Reid regain Nevadans' support? |
Excited GOP: Energy on the right, divisions within Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Conservatives seem more fired up than they've been in years, r » |
Aljazeera.net | In Bid to Revive Nuclear Power, US Is Backing New Reactors New York Times Speaking at the headquarters for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 in Lanham, Maryland on Tuesday, President Barack Obama said the government would back two new nuclear plants in Georgia. By MATTHEW L. WALD WASHINGTON ... Obama Unveils Loan Guarantees for Nuclear Plant |
New York Daily News | News staggers Indiana Democrats Indianapolis Star Stunned Indiana Democrats today were left to analyze why Sen. Evan Bayh decided not to seek re-election and figure out where the party would go without its leader. Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker said that if no one ... Democratic Senator Evan Bayh Retiring: 'I Do Not Love Congress' Bayh won't seek Senate re-election Sen. Bayh: People's business not getting done |
Reuters | Cheney criticizes Obama's national security policy, and Biden fires back Washington Post Vice President Biden and his predecessor, Richard B. Cheney, used appearances on Sunday talk shows to outline competing approaches for balancing counterterrorism tactics and civil rights, an issue emerging as an important one early in ... Biden, Cheney Spar Over Terror Policy Biden and Cheney spar over antiterrorism policies Cheney Attacks Obama on National Security |
Times Online | A Test for the Meaning of Victory in Afghanistan New York Times FIRST WAVE American Marines, alongside Afghans, rode on Friday toward an airstrip where they were to launch a pre-dawn helicopter assault into Marja, part of a push against the Taliban. By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON รข€" Midway through the rancorous ... Flying into history with the British forces on the first day of Operation ... Marines meet with Afghans to explain offensive, seek support Military 'pleased' with Afghan operation, one soldier killed |
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog) | Poll finds strong anti-Washington feeling Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Extremely high anti-incumbent feelings toward Congress are shaping potenti » |
Globe and Mail | Iran Protesters Clash With Security Forces Voice of America Photo: AP Police stand guard, as pro-government Iranian demonstrators attend a r » |
Two injured in Tennessee school shooting USA Today KNOXVILLE, Tenn. รข€" The principal and assistant principal of Inskip Elementary School, both females, were shot Tuesday, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The two victims were alert and conscious when they were taken to University of Tennessee ... 2 shot at Tenn. elementary school; arrest made Principal, assistant principal shot at Tenn. elementary school after children ... Two employees shot at Knoxville elementary school; suspect in custody |
New York Times (blog) | Senate jobs bill has road money, no estate tax Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Bipartisan job-creating legislation that could pass the Senate this week will include money for highway repairs and tax breaks for sm » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Iran Nuclear Move Angers West and Russia Press TV Officials from the Untied States, France and Russia said Monday serious measures should be taken against Iran after the country informed the UN nuclear agency of its plans to enrich uranium to 20 percent purity for a medical research ... Gates Hopes Iran Sanctions Will Avoid Military Action Tests Ahead on Iran This Week |
ABC News | At least 2 dead in Conn. power plant explosion msnbc.com MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - At least two people were killed in a large explosion at a gas power plant on Sunday, officials report. Gordon Holk, general manager of the Kleen Energy Systems plant, confirmed the two fatalities but did not have the number of ... At least 2 dead in Connecticut power plant explosion Witness To Middletown Explosion: 'There Are Bodies Everywhere' Connecticut gas plant explodes, 2 reported dead |
Reuters | 'Extremely dangerous' storm buries Md. in snow Baltimore Sun Maryland is under a state of emergency today as a winter storm forecasters described as "extremely dangerous" spread across the area with potenti » |
Times Online | Tea Party convention aims to boost the movement CNN The Tea Party movement grew last year out of anger at perceived overspending in Washington. Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) -- A grassroots movement that exploded last year is now working on its underpinnings as what's being billed as the first national Tea ... 'Tea party' leaders to unveil national strategy for grass-roots organizing Tea Party convention's racial brouhaha: Obama won because Jim Crow-era law not ... Tea Party Convenes, Attendees Assail President Obama, Big Government |
New York Daily News | Hynes concedes Dem. governor primary race in Ill. Washington Post AP CHICAGO -- Comptroller Dan Hynes conceded in Illinois' Democratic primary race for governor on Thursday and threw his support behind Gov. Pat Quinn, who already had declared victory. "The people have spoken and the votes have been ... Hynes Concedes Illinois Primary for Governor |
USA Today | Republicans Uncertain Over Who Should Ch » |
