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Pakistan truce includes enforcement of Islamic law - Jerusalem Post February 15, 2009 at 11:18 pm BBC News Pakistan truce includes enforcement of Islamic law Jerusalem Post - 29 minutes ago By AP Pakistani officials are closing in on a peace deal with a Taliban-linked group that could lead to the enforcement of Islamic law in a volatile part of the country near the Afghan border. Pakistan and Taliban Appear Near Deal New York Times Militants release Chinese engineer Pakistan Dawn Washington Post - Washington Times - PRESS TV - guardian.co.uk all 1,384 news articles Porter, not Stoudemire, is the likely Sun to go - Chicago Tribune February 15, 2009 at 11:15 pm Washington Post Porter, not Stoudemire, is the likely Sun to go Chicago Tribune - 31 minutes ago PHOENIX - The Suns play at home Tuesday, the NBA trading deadline is Thursday, and even the roar that greeted Amare Stoudemire during Sunday's player introductions couldn't drown out the rumors surrounding the four-time All-Star. Underachieving and in Flux, Suns Appear Ready to Fire Porter New York Times Lots of points in All-Star's first half The Associated Press ESPN - NBA.com - KTAR.com - Shelby Star all 479 news articles Lincoln's legacy: Principles or personality? - San Francisco Chronicle February 15, 2009 at 11:14 pm United Press International Lincoln's legacy: Principles or personality? San Francisco Chronicle - 33 minutes ago Many comparisons have been made during Barack Obama's rise to the presidency during the exact year America celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of the "Great Emancipator"-Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln Tops Among US Historians Reuters Lincoln ranked best president MSNBC The Associated Press - United Press International - Rome News-Tribune - Huffington Post all 231 news articles Afghanistan to help review US war on terror - CNN February 15, 2009 at 11:08 pm CTV Montreal Afghanistan to help review US war on terror CNN - 38 minutes ago KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday that his country would join the strategic review of the US-led war on terrorism. Video: Raw Video: US Envoy Holbrooke in Afghanistan AssociatedPress US Envoy Reaches Out to Iran in Afghan Visit New York Times guardian.co.uk - Reuters - The Associated Press - Christian Science Monitor all 1,726 news articles Obama forming auto task force, drops "car czar" idea - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 11:05 pm ABC News Obama forming auto task force, drops "car czar" idea Reuters - 41 minutes ago CHICAGO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has decided to form a government task force to oversee the restructuring of the struggling US auto industry instead of naming a "car czar" with sweeping powers, a senior administration official said on ... To Fix Detroit, Obama Is Said to Drop Plan for 'Car Czar' New York Times Obama Will Not Name 'Car Czar' to Oversee Detroit Wall Street Journal Detroit Free Press - The Associated Press - Washington Post - KDBC all 1,499 news articles Burris defends Blagojevich testimony - Houston Chronicle February 15, 2009 at 11:02 pm The Age Burris defends Blagojevich testimony Houston Chronicle - 45 minutes ago CHICAGO - Illinois Republicans called Sunday for a perjury investigation of Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., who declared that he did not try to mislead state lawmakers about his contacts with associates of former governor Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat. Video: Burris Denies Misleading in Blagojevich Hearing AssociatedPress Sen. Burris defends amended testimony on Blagojevich scandal San Jose Mercury News The Associated Press - FOXNews - WEEK-TV - MyStateline.com all 1,786 news articles Stimulus Battle Has Just Begun - Washington Post February 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm Times Online Stimulus Battle Has Just Begun Washington Post - 50 minutes ago By Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane Thanks to the one-sided nature of Congress's votes on the economic stimulus package, the plan to turn around the worst financial crisis facing the country in more than 50 years now carries not only enormous fiscal ... Video: Republicans Still Criticizing Stimulus Bill AssociatedPress White House Says Stimulus Won't Be a Quick Fix New York Times Reuters - AFP - 9NEWS.com - USA Today all 18,165 news articles President plays basketball, then watches NBA - Chicago Tribune February 15, 2009 at 10:55 pm ABC News President plays basketball, then watches NBA Chicago Tribune - 52 minutes ago By John McCormick | Tribune reporter President Barack Obama spent at least part of his Sunday in Chicago doing two things he loves: playing and watching basketball. Video: Obamas Enjoy Valentine's Day Dinner in Chicago AssociatedPress This President's Escape Is Sweet Home Chicago New York Times The Associated Press - ABC News - People Magazine - USA Today all 799 news articles Venezuelan leader wins key reform - BBC News February 15, 2009 at 10:48 pm China Daily Venezuelan leader wins key reform BBC News - 59 minutes ago Venezuelans have voted to lift limits on terms in office for elected officials, allowing President Hugo Chavez to stand for re-election. Video: Can Chavez Run Again? Venezuelans Decide in Vote AssociatedPress Chavez claims victory in term limit vote United Press International Reuters - Bloomberg - guardian.co.uk - The Associated Press all 1,819 news articles CIA Helped India, Pakistan Share Secrets in Investigation of Attacks - Washington Post February 15, 2009 at 10:39 pm Voice of America CIA Helped India, Pakistan Share Secrets in Investigation of Attacks Washington Post - 1 hour ago By Joby Warrick and Karen DeYoung In the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the CIA orchestrated back-channel intelligence exchanges between India and Pakistan, allowing the two former enemies to quietly share highly sensitive evidence while ... Video: Mumbai attack: the western pressure on Pakistan france24english US envoy Holbrooke arrives in India CNN Pakistan Dawn - PRESS TV - Xinhua - AHN all 2,658 news articles The Sky Isn't Falling in Texas — Yet - TIME February 15, 2009 at 10:37 pm ABC News The Sky Isn't Falling in Texas — Yet TIME - 1 hour ago By Jeffrey Kluger Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 If anyone has a reason to be skittish about space debris, it's the people of Texas. It's in Houston, after all, that much of what we launch into orbit is monitored. People report seeing falling debris in Texas Houston Chronicle Fireball Suspected to Have Been Satellite Debris 33 KDAF-TV The Associated Press - CNN - Dallas Morning News - FOXNews all 347 news articles Kenseth starts with a bang after lackluster '08 - FOXSports.com February 15, 2009 at 10:36 pm New York Times Kenseth starts with a bang after lackluster '08 FOXSports.com - 1 hour ago by Alan Tays, FOXSports.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - As Daytona 500 finishes go, Sunday's ranks slightly behind the great Richard Petty-David Pearson last-lap wreck in 1976, more on the level of the less-than-classic 2003 scene of Michael and Buffy ... Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500 Sports Network Kenseth's Drought Ends in Rain at Daytona 500 New York Times New York Daily News - SportingNews.com - Motorsport.com - Washington Post all 704 news articles GM and UAW resume negotiations today - Detroit Free Press February 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm Washington Post GM and UAW resume negotiations today Detroit Free Press - 1 hour ago By TIM HIGGINS • FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER • February 15, 2009 General Motors Corp., facing a Tuesday deadline to present a long-term viability plan, resumed negotiations with the UAW this afternoon after talks broke down Friday, the Free Press has ... GM, UAW talks resume as deadline looms Reuters GM, Chrysler face Tuesday deadline for plans, as UAW talks ... MarketWatch FOXNews - DetNews.com - International Herald Tribune all 1,283 news articles US plans to press Pyongyang on Japanese abductees - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 10:13 pm ABC News US plans to press Pyongyang on Japanese abductees Reuters - 1 hour ago By Arshad Mohammed ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska, Feb 15 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday she planned to press North Korea to account for Japanese citizens abducted decades ago and suggested human rights would not ... Video: Clinton Visits Asia CBS Clinton Criticizes Bush on N. Korea Washington Post New York Times - Washington Times - Los Angeles Times - CNN all 1,560 news articles With Johnson in Lead, Final Round Is Postponed - New York Times February 15, 2009 at 10:05 pm SkySports With Johnson in Lead, Final Round Is Postponed New York Times - 1 hour ago By BILLY WITZ PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Rain and winds reaching 60 miles per hour Sunday felled a 40-foot pine tree on the Pebble Beach golf course, a sign of the vicious weather that led PGA Tour officials to postpone the final round of the Pebble Beach ... Ostler: What bad weather? I tamed the snarling monster San Francisco Chronicle Purdy: At Pebble, teeing up for integrity San Jose Mercury News Alameda Times-Star - Oakland Tribune - Sports Network - Los Angeles Times all 1,501 news articles Penguins, Struggling and Desperate, Fire Coach - New York Times February 15, 2009 at 10:05 pm The Associated Press Penguins, Struggling and Desperate, Fire Coach New York Times - 1 hour ago By AP The Pittsburgh Penguins fired Coach Michel Therrien on Sunday, less than a year after he led the team to the Stanley Cup finals. Pens fire Therrien; Bylsma named interim head coach Sports Network Pens Fire Therrien WVNS National Post - Globe and Mail - WNEP-TV - Pittsburgh Channel.com all 308 news articles Brown, Rihanna at center of storm - USA Today February 15, 2009 at 9:59 pm The Age Brown, Rihanna at center of storm USA Today - 1 hour ago By Kevin Mazur, WireImage By Sharon Knolle, special for USA TODAY By Lorena Blas, USA TODAY While fellow celebrities offer support and call on the entertainment media to exercise restraint, MTV is set to broadcast a 30-minute special on the suspected ... Chris Brown apologises over Rihanna attack Channel News Asia Chris Brown, Rihanna and the image problem Los Angeles Times Reuters - Radar Online - The Associated Press - New York Daily News all 903 news articles Microsoft to open brick and mortar retail stores - Afterdawn.com February 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm New Zealand Herald Microsoft to open brick and mortar retail stores Afterdawn.com - 3 hours ago Microsoft has announced that they will be opening brick and mortar retail stores around the United States and confirmed the appointment of David Porter as vice president of Retail Stores. New Microsoft stores: Cursed from birth? Computerworld Microsoft Plans Global Retail Chain InformationWeek CNET News - ChannelWeb - PC World - GameSpot all 711 news articles Ill-fated Continental Plane Activated De-icing Equipment Early - Bloomberg February 15, 2009 at 7:54 pm China Daily Ill-fated Continental Plane Activated De-icing Equipment Early Bloomberg - 3 hours ago By Brian K. Sullivan Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The de-icing equipment on a Continental Connections flight to Buffalo that crashed Thursday night was engaged 11 minutes after take off, Steve Chealander of the National Transportation Safety Board said today ... Investigators Examine Roles of Ice and Autopilot New York Times NTSB: Flight rocked nearly upside down USA Today Buffalo News - International Herald Tribune - CNN International - The Associated Press all 1,490 news articles Japan's GDP Shrinks 12.7%, Most Since 1974 Oil Shock - Bloomberg February 15, 2009 at 7:54 pm USA Today Japan's GDP Shrinks 12.7%, Most Since 1974 Oil Shock Bloomberg - 3 hours ago By Jason Clenfield Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's economy shrank at an annual 12.7 percent pace last quarter, the most since the 1974 oil shock, as recessions in the US and Europe triggered a record drop in exports. FOREX-Yen rises after G7 meeting, shrugs off Japan GDP Reuters Japan economy shrinks at fastest pace in 35 years The Associated Press Financial Times - RTT News - MarketWatch - International Herald Tribune all 547 news articles British singer MIA gives birth to boy - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 7:46 pm CTV.ca British singer MIA gives birth to boy Reuters - 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British pop singer MIA, who performed at the Grammy Awards last Sunday despite experiencing labor contractions, has given birth to a baby boy, she said on her MySpace page. MIA: It's a BOY! People Magazine MIA Gives Birth To Healthy Baby Boy BallerStatus.com MTV.com - New York Times - Star Magazine - The Associated Press all 334 news articles Nothing says 'I love you' like 'Friday the 13th' - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 4:06 pm Entertainment Weekly Nothing says 'I love you' like 'Friday the 13th' Reuters - 7 hours ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to watch college kids get slaughtered in a remake of "Friday the 13th"? `Friday the 13th' nails No. 1 spot with $42.2M The Associated Press Arts, Briefly Lucky Weekend for 'Friday the 13th' New York Times E! Online - Bloomberg - CNN International - TheWrap all 317 news articles Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign - The Associated Press February 15, 2009 at 3:41 pm Boston Globe Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign The Associated Press - 28 minutes ago CHICAGO (AP) - An Illinois Republican leader says the state's freshman US senator should resign over contradictory statements regarding Gov. Video: Burris: Blagojevich Wanted Fundraising Help AssociatedPress More Scandal Surrounds Senate Seat MSNBC Reuters - Chicago Tribune - WAND - Seattle Times all 1,107 news articles The Daytona 500: most anticipated race of the year - FOXSports.com February 15, 2009 at 3:40 pm CBC.ca The Daytona 500: most anticipated race of the year FOXSports.com - 29 minutes ago by Darrell Waltrip Legendary stock car driver Darrell Waltrip, winner of 84 career NASCAR Cup Series races and three-time champion, serves as lead analyst for NASCAR on FOX. Live from the Daytona 500 USA Today Goodwood founder plans NASCAR element for '09 Nascar Detroit Free Press - International Herald Tribune - The Associated Press - MSNBC all 999 news articles The Starter: Rd. 4, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - PGA Tour February 15, 2009 at 3:39 pm CBC.ca The Starter: Rd. 4, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am PGA Tour - 30 minutes ago By PGATOUR.COM staff NO GOLF TODAY: Play has been called for Sunday. Final-round tee times are now set for 7:30 am PT on Monday morning off two tees. Wind, rain end hopes of completing Pebble Pro-Am San Francisco Chronicle Bad weather delays Sunday at Pebble Beach Sports Network The Associated Press - San Jose Mercury News - MSNBC - Los Angeles Times all 1,340 news articles Will Venezuela's poor still vote for Chávez? - Christian Science Monitor February 15, 2009 at 3:35 pm TVNZ Will Venezuela's poor still vote for Chávez? Christian Science Monitor - 34 minutes ago By Sara Miller Llana | Staff writer 02.15.09 Caracas, Venezuela - Venezuelans in the nation's capital awoke Sunday to the sound of firecrackers and military bugles summoning them to vote on the longevity of President Hugo Chávez's leadership. Video: Can Chavez Run Again? Venezuelans Decide in Vote AssociatedPress Venezuelans Vote on Chavez's Bid to Scrap Term Limits Bloomberg The Associated Press - Financial Times - New York Times - International Herald Tribune all 1,339 news articles Militant threats chill Pakistani entertainers - The Associated Press February 15, 2009 at 3:32 pm Boston Globe Militant threats chill Pakistani entertainers The Associated Press - 37 minutes ago PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Singer Sardar Yousafzai and his band were driving from a wedding gig when the gunmen burst onto the road, firing without warning. Pakistan imposes Islamic law in Taliban stronghold guardian.co.uk Pakistan agrees to sharia law in key valley: Taliban ABC Online BBC News - Telegraph.co.uk - Financial Times - Voice of America all 1,096 news articles GM, UAW set to restart crucial talks on Sunday - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 3:30 pm Sify GM, UAW set to restart crucial talks on Sunday Reuters - 39 minutes ago DETROIT, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Negotiators for General Motors Corp (GM.N) and the United Auto Workers union were set to resume talks on how to fund retiree health care on Sunday, restarting high-stake negotiations that broke off on Friday. GM, Chrysler face Tuesday deadline for plans, as UAW talks ... MarketWatch GM, Chrysler Idle as Union Talks Threaten Recovery Plans FOXNews Washington Post - The Associated Press - International Herald Tribune - Detroit Free Press all 1,304 news articles Zimbabwean official charged with terrorism - United Press International February 15, 2009 at 3:24 pm Times Online Zimbabwean official charged with terrorism United Press International - 45 minutes ago HARARE, Zimbabwe, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- A newly nominated Zimbabwean official faces accusations of banditry, sabotage and terrorism, his attorney said. Zimbabwe: MDC treasurer due in court on terror charges Telegraph.co.uk Zimbabwe accuses new minister of terrorism CNN New York Times - AFP - Voice of America - Times Online all 4,223 news articles Microsoft to open its own smartphone store - Financial Times February 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm BBC News Microsoft to open its own smartphone store Financial Times - 46 minutes ago By Richard Waters and David Gelles in San Francisco Microsoft will seek to counter the rising popularity of Apple's mobile "App Store", one of the surprise hits of the consumer technology world last year, with the announcement on Monday of plans for a ... Microsoft Plans Global Retail Chain InformationWeek Did Microsoft Learn From Its Last Retail Experience? ChannelWeb X-bit Labs - Los Angeles Times - ITworld.com - San Jose Mercury News all 699 news articles Obama's big victory comes at a cost - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 3:22 pm FOXNews Obama's big victory comes at a cost Reuters - 47 minutes ago By Steve Holland - Analysis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's crucial victory in getting a $787 billion economic stimulus plan through Congress was achieved quickly, but his hopes of gaining a bipartisan consensus died an early death. White House Says Stimulus Won't Be a Quick Fix New York Times Obama goes on the economic offensive after stimulus passes USA Today Voice of America - MSNBC - Los Angeles Times - Crosscut all 18,828 news articles Group praises China's commitment to move toward forex flexibility - MarketWatch February 15, 2009 at 3:19 pm Washington Post Group praises China's commitment to move toward forex flexibility MarketWatch - 50 minutes ago By Lisa Twaronite, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Top economic officials from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations vowed not to resort to protectionist measures as they seek to turn their economies around, and offered praise to ... China's image improves as world economy slumps International Herald Tribune Geithner Reassures G-7 on US Financial Rescue Plan Bloomberg Reuters - Financial Times - New York Times - Washington Post all 1,657 news articles Clinton Leaves for Asia, First Foreign Trip as Secretary of State - Voice of America February 15, 2009 at 3:15 pm USA Today Clinton Leaves for Asia, First Foreign Trip as Secretary of State Voice of America - 54 minutes ago By VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is departing for Asia on Sunday, her first trip abroad as President Barack Obama's chief diplomat. Clinton makes first visit to Asia BBC News Ahead of Asia trip, Clinton pledges engagement The Associated Press Inter Press Service - International Herald Tribune - Telegraph.co.uk - Financial Times all 1,445 news articles Chris Brown says he's 'sorry and saddened' - The Associated Press February 15, 2009 at 3:09 pm BBC News Chris Brown says he's 'sorry and saddened' The Associated Press - 1 hour ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with a domestic violence investigation, says he is "sorry and saddened" over what happened. Jay-Z on Rihanna: "She's Going Through A Tough Time" Radar Online //Chris Brown Breaks Silence On Rihanna Situation: 'I'm Sorry And ... Neon Limelight Rap-Up.com - Prefixmag - United Press International - TheInsider.com all 545 news articles Israel mulls releasing uprising leader to Abbas - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 3:09 pm BBC News Israel mulls releasing uprising leader to Abbas Reuters - 1 hour ago JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel is exploring the option of releasing Palestinian uprising leader Marwan Barghouthi to bolster President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction ahead of any prisoner swap with Hamas, Israeli television said on Sunday. Olmert: Israel won't open Gaza crossings until Schalit released Jerusalem Post Olmert says release of soldier is Israel's top priority AFP Ynetnews - Voice of America - Jewish Telegraphic Agency - Xinhua all 921 news articles Local Doctors Applaud Vaccine Ruling - MSNBC February 15, 2009 at 2:56 pm dBTechno Local Doctors Applaud Vaccine Ruling MSNBC - 1 hour ago PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Aubrey Nichols is just 17 days old, still enough time for mom and dad to give lots of thought to vaccines. Video: Court: No Link Between Vaccines, Autism wbal Comment by Barbara Loe Fisher Co-founder & President, NVIC U.S. News & World Report - CNN - Minneapolis Star Tribune all 1,339 news articles Plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot - The Associated Press February 15, 2009 at 2:51 pm Washington Post Plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot The Associated Press - 1 hour ago BUFFALO, NY (AP) - The commuter plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot when it went down in icy weather, indicating that the pilot may have violated federal safety recommendations and the airline's own policy for flying in such conditions, ... Video: NY Crash Official: Get Area 'Back Together' AssociatedPress Clarence residents try to cope amid tragedy Buffalo News New York Daily News - CBS News - International Herald Tribune - WXXI all 10,817 news articles NYFW: Barbies take over the runway - Los Angeles Times February 15, 2009 at 2:42 pm Khaleej Times NYFW: Barbies take over the runway Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago Impossibly thin, gazelle-legged models are everywhere during fashion week. But on Saturday, these real-life dolls took to the runway in honor of their spiritual queen. CORRECTED - Barbie turns heads on New York's catwalk as marks 50th Reuters Barbie Turns 50 (Come on, Barbie, let's go party.) New York Daily News I Really Should Study - MSNBC - FabSugar.com - Chattanooga Times Free Press all 107 news articles Sikorsky workers ratify new 5-year contract - Forbes February 15, 2009 at 2:36 pm Boston Globe Sikorsky workers ratify new 5-year contract Forbes - 1 hour ago AP , 02.15.09, 02:27 PM EST Workers at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. ratified a new contract Sunday covering about 5100 of the helicopter maker's unionized employees in Connecticut and Florida. Sikorsky workers ratify new 5-year contract Hartford Courant Sikorsky workers OK contract Stamford Advocate WTNH - Reuters India - PR Newswire (press release) all 61 news articles Sweeping budget plan in big trouble; Dems still need one more GOP vote - San Jose Mercury News February 15, 2009 at 2:31 pm The Associated Press Sweeping budget plan in big trouble; Dems still need one more GOP vote San Jose Mercury News - 1 hour ago By Mike Zapler SACRAMENTO - A sweeping plan to pull California government back from the brink of insolvency was on the verge of defeat this morning— by a single vote. State lawmakers still lack votes to pass budget San Francisco Chronicle Calif. budget fix stalls with too few GOP votes The Associated Press KVOA.com - Bloomberg - Noozhawk - Fresno Bee all 677 news articles Nation's peanut growers reeling from outbreak - The Associated Press February 15, 2009 at 2:28 pm CTV.ca Nation's peanut growers reeling from outbreak The Associated Press - 1 hour ago LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - With hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and the economy in a nosedive, the US peanut industry expected sales to soar this year. Food banks toss out food linked to peanut recall Chicago Tribune Comment by William D. Marler, Esq. Marler Clark LLP PS MSNBC - Denver Post - KDBC all 7,779 news articles W. House urges concessions from all in auto talks - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 2:09 pm Voice of America W. House urges concessions from all in auto talks Reuters - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only concessions from all parties involved in talks to restructure the US auto industry can help them emerge from their current crisis, a senior White House adviser said on Sunday. Economists Question Effect of Stimulus Plan Voice of America Stimulus signing, foreclosure aid on Obama agenda The Associated Press Wall Street Journal - Bloomberg - United Press International - FOXNews all 735 news articles (Credit: Sony Ericsson) - CNET News February 15, 2009 at 2:03 pm CNET News (Credit: Sony Ericsson) CNET News - 2 hours ago Sony Ericsson opened the 2009 GSMA World Congress on Sunday night by announcing the W995 Walkman phone. As the for premiere device for Sony Ericsson's new Media Go service, the W995 offers a wide range of multimedia features for both music and video. MOBILE FAIR-Sony Ericsson unveils 2 phones, video service Reuters mocoNews.net - @ MWC: Sony Ericsson Launches Mobile Movie ... Washington Post Mobile Burn - SlashGear - WirelessInfo.com - Gizmodo all 64 news articles Scientists: Pace of Climate Change Exceeds Estimates - Washington Post February 15, 2009 at 1:18 pm ITV.com Scientists: Pace of Climate Change Exceeds Estimates Washington Post - 2 hours ago By Kari Lydersen CHICAGO, Feb. 14 -- The pace of global warming is likely to be much faster than recent predictions, because industrial greenhouse gas emissions have increased more quickly than expected and higher temperatures are triggering ... Global warming 'underestimated' BBC News Climate warming gases rising faster than expected The Associated Press NewsOXY - The Australian - RedOrbit - Deutsche Welle all 467 news articles Australia mourns bushfire victims - Aljazeera.net February 15, 2009 at 1:13 pm Times Online Australia mourns bushfire victims Aljazeera.net - 2 hours ago Memorial services have been held in Australia, a week after fires destroyed rural towns and villages across the country, killing at least 181 people. Nine bush fires still burning in Australia United Press International Australia mourns bushfire victims Reuters BBC News - Times of India - The Associated Press - AHN all 3,675 news articles GM, UAW talks break off and Chrysler talks stall - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 8:10 am Boston Globe GM, UAW talks break off and Chrysler talks stall Reuters - 27 minutes ago By Kevin Krolicki and Poornima Gupta DETROIT (Reuters) - Talks between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp central to a turnaround plan for the struggling automaker have broken down over the issue of retiree healthcare costs, ... Union turns to Ford after GM and Chrysler talks stall International Herald Tribune GM, Chrysler labor talks slow as deadline nears The Associated Press WXYZ - MarketWatch - Washington Post - Bloomberg all 1,063 news articles Zimbabwe accuses new minister of terrorism - CNN February 15, 2009 at 8:09 am Telegraph.co.uk Zimbabwe accuses new minister of terrorism CNN - 28 minutes ago HARARE, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Roy Bennett, the former Zimbabwean opposition activist who was arrested Friday shortly before he was due to become a Cabinet minister, has been charged with conspiracy to commit banditry, sabotage and terrorism, ... Police in Zimbabwe charge MDC minister with terrorism Times Online Aide's Arrest in Zimbabwe Draws Fire of Premier New York Times AFP - BBC News - AHN - Aljazeera.net all 730 news articles Chávez Reaches Out to Obama Ahead of Vote - New York Times February 15, 2009 at 8:03 am Calgary Herald Chávez Reaches Out to Obama Ahead of Vote New York Times - 34 minutes ago By SIMON ROMERO CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chávez said Saturday that he was ready to engage in direct talks with President Obama in a bid to repair relations with the United States. Video: Chavez pushes for power amid economic woes - Feb 14 09 AlJazeeraEnglish SCENARIOS-What Chavez referendum may mean for Venezuela Reuters The Associated Press - AFP - Aljazeera.net - CNN International all 1,084 news articles Roadside bomb kills Iraqi civilian - United Press International February 15, 2009 at 7:55 am USA Today Roadside bomb kills Iraqi civilian United Press International - 42 minutes ago BAGHDAD, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- An Iraqi civilian was killed and six others were injured when a roadside bomb exploded near a market in Baghdad, sources said Sunday. Iraqi election commission acknowledges fraud The Associated Press One dead in Baghdad's Sadr City blast AFP Xinhua - Reuters - WQOW TV News 18 - Philadelphia Inquirer all 2,146 news articles 2 carriers stopped flights of prop planes in cold weather - Buffalo News February 15, 2009 at 7:10 am Sky News 2 carriers stopped flights of prop planes in cold weather Buffalo News - 1 hour ago By Jerry Zremski NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF WASHINGTON - Two airlines stopped flying turboprop planes in icy climates after deadly crashes similar to the one that claimed 50 lives Thursday in Clarence - and the nation's former top transportation ... Video: Investigator: Plane Fell Flat on House AssociatedPress Idea to stiffen rules on de-icing planes has met with little ... International Herald Tribune Boston Globe - New York Times - Chicago Tribune - Seattle Times all 9,008 news articles Geithner earns G7 trust, bank plan still to convince - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 7:07 am Calgary Herald Geithner earns G7 trust, bank plan still to convince Reuters - 1 hour ago By David Lawder - Analysis ROME (Reuters) - After disappointing markets with a sketchy bank rescue plan, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner came to the Rome this weekend needing to prove to Group of Seven colleagues that he was up to the job of fixing ... G7 strives to pair crisis response International Herald Tribune Geithner Reassures G-7 on US Financial Rescue Plan (Correct) Bloomberg New York Times - Washington Post - CNN International - The Associated Press all 1,525 news articles Taliban kill 'US spy' in Pakistan: local officials - AFP February 15, 2009 at 7:02 am BBC News Taliban kill 'US spy' in Pakistan: local officials AFP - 1 hour ago MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (AFP) - Taliban militants Sunday shot dead an Afghan in Pakistan's lawless tribal region after accusing him of spying for the US, officials said. Suspected US Strike Kills 27 In Pakistan Washington Post US Airstrike Kills 25 in Pakistan New York Times Tehran Times - Los Angeles Times - guardian.co.uk - Pakistan Dawn all 1,184 news articles Australia mourns for fire victims - BBC News February 15, 2009 at 6:35 am BBC News Australia mourns for fire victims BBC News - 2 hours ago Memorial services have been held across Australia to mark one week since bush fires tore through the state of Victoria, killing at least 181 people. Memorial services of solidarity held across Australian state Xinhua Rudd plays everyman The Age FOXNews - Reuters - Bloomberg - AFP all 3,993 news articles Lawmakers, industry in accord after salmonella outbreak - Baltimore Sun February 15, 2009 at 5:33 am ABC News Lawmakers, industry in accord after salmonella outbreak Baltimore Sun - 3 hours ago By Matthew Hay Brown | matthew.brown@baltsun.com WASHINGTON - The salmonella outbreak that has killed as many as nine people and sickened hundreds nationwide has created what advocates say is an unprecedented opportunity to reform the way America ... Officials driven to take closer look at food safety Atlanta Journal Constitution 6 Colorado salmonella cases traced to Texas plant Houston Chronicle New York Times - Plainview Daily Herald - Reuters - WebMD all 3,452 news articles Robinson wins; LeBron to dunk next year - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com February 15, 2009 at 4:47 am TVNZ Robinson wins; LeBron to dunk next year The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - 3 hours ago New York's Nate Robinson, wearing what he said were green shoes made of kryptonite, jumped over -- barely -- Dwight Howard's Superman and threw down a dunk with his right hand to reclaim the NBA Slam Dunk title he won in 2006. NY's Robinson slams Howard Atlanta Journal Constitution Robinson tugs on Howard's cape, bags second dunk title USA Today Sports Network - ESPN - Denver Post - SI.com all 482 news articles Pebble Beach report: Chappell sinks eight birdies to make big move - San Jose Mercury News February 15, 2009 at 4:47 am TVNZ Pebble Beach report: Chappell sinks eight birdies to make big move San Jose Mercury News - 3 hours ago By KEVIN MERFELD Phil Mickelson hits out from a bunker on the 14th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round. As a kid, Kevin Chappell used to make the golf pilgrimage from his hometown of Fresno to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Mickelson has another adventure at Pebble Beach San Francisco Chronicle Johnson's reign might be delayed Los Angeles Times New York Times - Sports Network - The Associated Press all 1,187 news articles California lawmakers vote on $41 billion budget plan - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 4:07 am Los Angeles Times California lawmakers vote on $41 billion budget plan Reuters - 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California lawmakers began voting late Saturday on plans to raise taxes and cut spending to close a $42 billion budget deficit the state's government faces over the next 17 months. Budget marathon, midnight oil Sacramento Bee All-night session fails to produce state budget Los Angeles Times TMCnet - San Francisco Chronicle - Capital Notes - San Jose Mercury News all 206 news articles Barbie turns heads on New York's catwalk at 50 - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 3:07 am Sydney Morning Herald Barbie turns heads on New York's catwalk at 50 Reuters - 5 hours ago By Aarthi Sivaraman NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Barbie turns 50 this year but the classic doll was still turning heads at New York's semi-annual Fashion week as models styled as Mattel Inc.'s fashion icon took to the catwalk in designer outfits. Fantastic plastic? Barbie's changing role MSNBC Barbie rocks the runway! Newsday Sydney Morning Herald - Chattanooga Times Free Press - The Canadian Press - Toledo Blade all 80 news articles Lincoln's library and museum is a dazzler - Philadelphia Inquirer February 15, 2009 at 3:04 am FOXNews Lincoln's library and museum is a dazzler Philadelphia Inquirer - 5 hours ago In Springfield, Ill., 19th and 21st centuries merge in the nation's most popular presidential library and museum, a dazzler drawing millions. Video: Obama Honors Lincoln, Jokes About Commerce Post AssociatedPress The Real Abraham Lincoln Feb. 14 on Nat Geo Monsters and Critics.com WBBM780 - Fort Worth Star Telegram - Chicago Tribune - U.S. News & World Report all 3,254 news articles Lance Armstrong draws a crowd, finishes 10th - Los Angeles Times February 15, 2009 at 3:00 am Washington Post Lance Armstrong draws a crowd, finishes 10th Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago Kent Porter / AP Lance Armstrong of Team Astana makes a turn on the Capital Mall in Sacramento during the Amgen Tour of California prologue on Saturday. Cancellara wins Tour of California prologue San Jose Mercury News Cycling's Cancellara sprints to California gold Swissinfo Denver Post - New York Times - Roadcycling.com - BBC Sport all 322 news articles Chris Brown's father says singer "remorseful" - Reuters February 15, 2009 at 1:39 am BBC News Chris Brown's father says singer "remorseful" Reuters - 6 hours ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chris Brown's father says the R & B star is remorseful following his arrest on suspicion of attacking a woman widely believed to be pop star Rihanna, People magazine reported on its Web site on Friday. 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