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Stanford had been on SEC's radar for some time - Reuters February 18, 2009 at 8:08 am BBC Sport Stanford had been on SEC's radar for some time Reuters - 22 minutes ago By Martha Graybow NEW YORK (Reuters) - The fraud case against Texas billionaire Allen Stanford may raise new questions about the aggressiveness of US securities regulators, who according to an earlier lawsuit had begun examining the financier's sales ... Stanford Attorney's Withdrawal 'Screams Fraud," Spurred SEC Bloomberg Texas Businessman Sought Influence in Corridors of Capitol Wall Street Journal Cricketnext.com - AFP - Houston Chronicle - Los Angeles Times all 1,928 news articles Windows Mobile 6.5 Debuts ... - InternetNews.com February 18, 2009 at 8:07 am Sydney Morning Herald Windows Mobile 6.5 Debuts ... InternetNews.com - 24 minutes ago Microsoft puts on a good face at the world's largest wireless conference but not everyone believes Microsoft's efforts will succeed. Cell phone battles in Barcelona TG Daily Mobile Downturn Calls for Cooperation BusinessWeek MacNewsWorld - CNET News - InformationWeek - PC World all 1,100 news articles Goodyear to slash 5000 jobs - CNNMoney.com February 18, 2009 at 8:05 am RTT News Goodyear to slash 5000 jobs CNNMoney.com - 25 minutes ago By Aaron Smith, CNNMoney.com staff writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber, blaming low demand for its products as car sales wane, said it would cut 5000 jobs this year. Goodyear Swings to Loss, Plans Job Cuts Wall Street Journal Goodyear posts loss, plans 5000 job cuts Reuters The Associated Press - Tire Review - RTT News - U.S. News & World Report all 205 news articles UAW agrees to Big 3 concessions - Bizjournals.com February 18, 2009 at 8:01 am FOXNews UAW agrees to Big 3 concessions Bizjournals.com - 29 minutes ago The union, which has significant membership at Ford's Woodlawn plant and GM's Tonawanda engine facility, did not provide specific details about the concessions. Video: GM, Chrysler Seek More Aid, to Cut More Jobs AssociatedPress GM, Chrysler now say they need billions more Detroit Free Press Wall Street Journal - Washington Post - Bloomberg - CNBC all 5,032 news articles Facebook Yields to User Outrage: Reverts to Old TOS - PC World February 18, 2009 at 7:56 am Calgary CTV Facebook Yields to User Outrage: Reverts to Old TOS PC World - 35 minutes ago Zuckerberg explained in a blog post: "Over the past few days, we have received a lot of feedback about the new terms we posted two weeks ago. Facebook Withdraws Changes in Data Use New York Times Facebook does U-turn on eternal data grab Register InternetNews.com - Wall Street Journal - BBC News - CNET News all 819 news articles Who can probe Gaza war crimes claims? - BBC News February 18, 2009 at 7:53 am Aljazeera.net Who can probe Gaza war crimes claims? BBC News - 38 minutes ago By Bethany Bell There have been numerous calls for investigations into whether war crimes were committed during the recent Israeli offensive in Gaza. Israel says no cease-fire until soldier comes home The Associated Press Israel Rejects Egyptian Brokered Ceasefire Deal AHN Xinhua - AFP - Monthly Review - Ynetnews all 2,466 news articles Clinton seeks to improve US image with Muslims - The Associated Press February 18, 2009 at 7:50 am Sydney Morning Herald Clinton seeks to improve US image with Muslims The Associated Press - 41 minutes ago JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged a new American openness to ideas from abroad, especially the Muslim world, during a visit Wednesday to Indonesia. Clinton Arrives in Indonesia New York Times Clinton's visit heralds new focus on Asia Sydney Morning Herald Washington Post - Xinhua - Aljazeera.net - Channel News Asia all 621 news articles GM's planned cuts in Europe spark outrage - Reuters February 18, 2009 at 7:46 am Reuters GM's planned cuts in Europe spark outrage Reuters - 44 minutes ago By Christiaan Hetzner and Niklas Pollard FRANKFURT/STOCKHOLM, Feb 18 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp (GM.N) forecast its European business will post a profit in 2011 at the earliest once it cuts $1.2 billion in costs that could mean plant closures and ... GM Europe: Open to partnerships International Herald Tribune Cars Uncertainty over GM's Opel operation euronews Deutsche Welle - CNNMoney.com - Bloomberg - BusinessWeek all 178 news articles GE's Immelt Waived Bonus, Comp After 2008 Profit Drop - Bloomberg February 18, 2009 at 7:38 am NECN GE's Immelt Waived Bonus, Comp After 2008 Profit Drop Bloomberg - 52 minutes ago By Rachel Layne Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co. said Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt waived a bonus and incentives worth at least $11.7 million for 2008 as a global recession and credit crisis undercut GE's profit and share ... General Electric CEO declines bonus for 2008 Forbes GE's Immelt pay down 28 pct; takes no bonus Reuters TheStreet.com - International Herald Tribune - MSN Money - Reuters Canada all 83 news articles American Idol's 'Best Ever' Top 36 Has Disappointing Debut - FOXNews February 18, 2009 at 7:34 am The Associated Press American Idol's 'Best Ever' Top 36 Has Disappointing Debut FOXNews - 56 minutes ago By Diane Macedo It was a disappointing debut for American Idol's Top 36 as the first twelve hit the stage live for America for the first time. The Shameful Joy of 'American Idol' Spoilers BuddyTV We'll Be the Judge of That! – American Idol 8, February 17 Foxes on Idol The Associated Press - MSNBC - Los Angeles Times - AHN all 419 news articles Senator says he tried to raise campaign cash for Blagojevich - Chicago Tribune February 18, 2009 at 7:09 am Chicago Tribune Senator says he tried to raise campaign cash for Blagojevich Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago By Ray Long, John Chase and Monique Garcia | Tribune reporters Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., talks to the media about an affidavit that he filed Feb. 5 with the Illinois House committee. Video: Burris Tried to Raise Funds for Blagojevich AssociatedPress Fritchey denies protecting Blago, Burris Chicago Sun-Times Bloomberg - New York Daily News - Washington Post - New York Times all 3,956 news articles Obama signs stimulus bill - Bizjournals.com February 18, 2009 at 7:04 am Washington Post Obama signs stimulus bill Bizjournals.com - 1 hour ago President Barack Obama signs the economic stimulus bill at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, as Vice President Joe Biden looks on. Video: Obama signs stimulus bill RussiaToday Carmakers seek billions more in aid; stocks plunge Boston Globe New York Times - Detroit Free Press - Washington Post - Philadelphia Inquirer all 7,241 news articles Afghanistan hails 'new US ties' - BBC News February 18, 2009 at 6:44 am ABC News Afghanistan hails 'new US ties' BBC News - 1 hour ago Afghan President Hamid Karzai is turning a new page in relations with the US, his spokesman has said. The comments came as US President Barack Obama authorised up to 17000 more US troops for Afghanistan. Video: Barack Obama: more troops to Afghanistan france24english Afghans turn "new page" as US sends more troops Reuters Voice of America - Bloomberg - guardian.co.uk - Xinhua all 3,252 news articles Abba star slates 'lazy, stingy' Pirate Bay fans - Register February 18, 2009 at 6:44 am Siliconrepublic.com Abba star slates 'lazy, stingy' Pirate Bay fans Register - 1 hour ago By Kelly Fiveash • Get more from this author Former Abba piano player Björn Ulvaeus has hit out at supporters of The Pirate Bay and accused them of fighting for "the 'freedom' to be lazy and stingy". Prosecutor drops a charge in Pirate Bay case ZDNet The Pirate Bay Still Sailing As Major Charges Dropped ChannelWeb Techtree.com - ITworld.com - The Local - NewsFactor Network all 824 news articles Hornets deal Chandler to Thunder - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com February 18, 2009 at 6:34 am Washington Post Hornets deal Chandler to Thunder The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - 1 hour ago All-Star point guard Chris Paul could knife his way into the lane, lob the ball up in the air and, almost without fail, Ty son Chandler would be there to slam it down with two hands. Sports Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma sports from The AP KFOR Not The Same Old Bull ESPN NewsOK.com - Los Angeles Times - Philadelphia Inquirer - FOXSports.com all 589 news articles Good news, bad news in super-staph study - Chicago Tribune February 18, 2009 at 6:31 am Good news, bad news in super-staph study Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago By Judith Graham | Tribune reporter Drug-resistant staph infections are more common in Illinois hospital patients than previously thought, according to new data from the Illinois Hospital Association. 'Superbug' infections decline for procedure Los Angeles Times MRSA Cases Dropping in Hospital ICUs U.S. News & World Report Reuters - Bloomberg - The Associated Press - Greenville News all 261 news articles Thousands march for peace after Pakistan sharia deal - AFP February 18, 2009 at 6:30 am Times Online Thousands march for peace after Pakistan sharia deal AFP - 2 hours ago MINGORA, Pakistan (AFP) - Thousands of men in turbans Wednesday marched for peace in Pakistan's troubled Swat valley, led by the cleric who signed a deal to enforce Islamic law in a bid to quell a bloody insurgency. Video: Sharia deal brings hope to Pakistan's Swat - 17 Feb 09 AlJazeeraEnglish 'Peace march' in Pakistan's Swat Aljazeera.net International Herald Tribune - The Associated Press - Bloomberg - Reuters UK all 3,218 news articles Help Is on the Way? Obama to Outline Mortgage Plan - ABC News February 18, 2009 at 5:44 am ABC News Help Is on the Way? Obama to Outline Mortgage Plan ABC News - 2 hours ago By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ and JAKE TAPPER President Obama's plan today could provide much needed relief to the millions of homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. Hawaii Mortgage Lenders Look For Relief MSNBC Obama to Unveil Plan to Stem Home Foreclosure Voice of America FOXNews - Los Angeles Times - New York Times - Reuters all 476 news articles No. 19 Purdue beats No. 6 Michigan State 72-54 - The Associated Press February 18, 2009 at 5:10 am Washington Post No. 19 Purdue beats No. 6 Michigan State 72-54 The Associated Press - 3 hours ago WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Purdue's Big Ten season got off to a rocky start, but the Boilermakers are right where they expected to be - in the hunt for the conference title. No. 19 Purdue Routs No. 6 Michigan State Washington Post Boilermakers upset Michigan State in blowout 72-54 USA Today Detroit Free Press - Boston Herald - Sports Network - ESPN all 381 news articles Peanut fear overtakes its comfort - Atlanta Journal Constitution February 18, 2009 at 5:07 am CTV.ca Peanut fear overtakes its comfort Atlanta Journal Constitution - 3 hours ago By BO EMERSON How the mighty have fallen. Peanut butter, once the great American comfort food, makes us uncomfortable. Since news of Georgia's tainted peanuts broke in mid-January, sales of peanut butter have dropped by 23 percent, according to ... Blue Bunny tainted bysalmonella Desert Valley Times Local food pantries cautious of peanut butter products due to ... Bluefield Daily Telegraph dBTechno - Reuters - Fox 28 - Houston Chronicle all 1,468 news articles Clinton on stimulus: 'It's quite a good bill' - CNN International February 18, 2009 at 4:41 am China Daily Clinton on stimulus: 'It's quite a good bill' CNN International - 3 hours ago (CNN) -- CNN's Larry King talked with former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday night at the William Jefferson Clinton Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill Clinton Speaks to Arkansans MSNBC Clinton Says Don't Blame Him for the Economic Crisis TIME Albany Times Union - U.S. News & World Report - CNN Political Ticker - Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com all 27 news articles Calif. Republicans Oust Leader Amid Budget Talks - FOXNews February 18, 2009 at 4:35 am Los Angeles Times Calif. Republicans Oust Leader Amid Budget Talks FOXNews - 3 hours ago Republican state senators upset with tax increases in the budget proposal agreed to by Republican Sen. Dave Cogdill have voted to remove him as minority leader. California budget negotiations hit a new snag Los Angeles Times GOP ousts Senate leader, budget deal in question San Francisco Chronicle Bloomberg - WLOS - San Jose Mercury News - New York Times all 2,493 news articles Rodriguez Answers Questions About His Drug Use - New York Times February 18, 2009 at 12:06 am TVNZ Rodriguez Answers Questions About His Drug Use New York Times - 8 hours ago Mary Altaffer/AP Alex Rodriguez looking up at photographers on Tuesday. "My mistake was because I was immature and I was stupid," he said. Video: Lesson Learned For A-Rod CBS Forget steroids, Alex Rodriguez needs dose of reality-enhancing drugs New York Daily News The Morning Journal - San Francisco Chronicle - FOXSports.com - USA Today all 2,663 news articles With Four More Months to Make the Switch, Over 400 TV Stations Are ... - New York Times February 17, 2009 at 10:38 pm La Crosse Tribune With Four More Months to Make the Switch, Over 400 TV Stations Are ... New York Times - 9 hours ago By BRIAN STELTER More than 400 television stations have stopped broadcasting in old-fashioned analog form, according to the Federal Communications Commission, months before the rescheduled transition to digital TV. County urges residents to get converter box by June Kingman Daily Miner DTV conversion delayed; FCC continues educational campaign MSNBC The Associated Press - WBAY - ITworld.com - Sauk Valley Newspapers all 1,299 news articles Hefty Health Spending in Stimulus Bill - WebMD February 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm OverTheLimit.info Hefty Health Spending in Stimulus Bill WebMD - 13 hours ago By Todd Zwillich Feb. 17, 2009 -- The economic stimulus bill signed by President Obama contains more than $140 billion in health care spending, designed mostly to ease the recession's effects on workers and also to boost long-held goals of improving ... Creating a real healthcare market Boston Globe Experts weigh health care plans Indiana Daily Student Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Anderson Herald Bulletin - Real News Network - Reuters all 109 news articles Braves try to close deal with Griffey - SI.com February 17, 2009 at 6:19 pm WJBF-TV Braves try to close deal with Griffey SI.com - 32 minutes ago KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -The Atlanta Braves tried to close a deal with Ken Griffey Jr. on Tuesday, hoping the aging slugger who ranks fifth on baseball's career homer list can bolster an outfield that produced the fewest long balls in the majors last ... Griffey picks Braves over Mariners Atlanta Journal Constitution Griffey denies report he chose Braves MLB.com Seattle Post Intelligencer - SportingNews.com - Sports Network - Right Pundits all 216 news articles Burris storm brewing; Durbin out of the country - Chicago Tribune February 17, 2009 at 6:17 pm FOXNews Burris storm brewing; Durbin out of the country Chicago Tribune - 34 minutes ago AP CHICAGO - As a political storm brewed around new US Sen. Roland Burris on Tuesday, fellow Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin kept mum, traveling out of the country with a man who could be a contender for Burris' seat in 2010. Video: Should Burris Resign? CBS New scrutiny over Burris Senate nomination Reuters New York Times - Wall Street Journal - FOXNews - The Associated Press all 3,512 news articles Investors caught as regulators swoop on Stanford - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 6:14 pm stv.tv Investors caught as regulators swoop on Stanford Reuters - 37 minutes ago By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Shouting reverberated through the hallway of a Houston office building as one investor demanded the return of the $250000 he had invested with Stanford Financial Group. Stanford Financial Big Play In Sports CNBC Stanford maintained big Washington presence The Hill Personal Money Store Financial News Blog - Memphis Commercial Appeal - Washington Times - Austin American-Statesman all 47 news articles NEWSMAKER-Financier and sports fan "Sir Allen" loses Midas touch - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 6:13 pm Telegraph.co.uk NEWSMAKER-Financier and sports fan "Sir Allen" loses Midas touch Reuters - 38 minutes ago By Pascal Fletcher MIAMI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Allen Stanford, the high-flying Texas billionaire with a Caribbean knighthood and a penchant for publicity and cricket, has been brought down to earth with a thud by US fraud charges against him and his ... On Antigua, Frustrated Stanford Account Holders Gather Wall Street Journal SEC charges Stanford in alleged $8 billion scheme MarketWatch The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - Forbes - guardian.co.uk all 1,108 news articles Hundreds of television stations cut analog signals - The Associated Press February 17, 2009 at 6:10 pm KSFY Hundreds of television stations cut analog signals The Associated Press - 42 minutes ago NEW YORK (AP) - About a quarter of the nation's TV stations cut off their analog signals Tuesday, causing sets to go dark in households that were not prepared for digital television despite two years of warnings about the transition. DTV coupon backlog seen gone within weeks Reuters TV stations pulling the plug on analog MSNBC Washington Post - Los Angeles Times - WCAX - WRDW-TV all 1,177 news articles Palin's teen daughter wishes pregnancy came later - The Associated Press February 17, 2009 at 6:10 pm AFP Palin's teen daughter wishes pregnancy came later The Associated Press - 42 minutes ago ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter, an unwed mother, says teenagers should avoid having sex. Palin's teen daughter wishes pregnancy came later MSNBC Bristol Palin: Motherhood challenging, but rewarding USA Today New York Times - Extra TV - Kansas City Star - Associated Content all 269 news articles UN: Five Tons of Unexploded Bombs Missing in Gaza - Voice of America February 17, 2009 at 6:02 pm TVNZ UN: Five Tons of Unexploded Bombs Missing in Gaza Voice of America - 50 minutes ago By VOA News United Nations officials say five tons of unexploded bombs are missing from a storage site in the Gaza Strip. UN spokesman Richard Miron said Tuesday that the explosives were under Hamas police guard when they disappeared. Video: Israel tested new weapons in Gaza? RussiaToday Unexploded bombs go missing in Gaza Strip International Herald Tribune United Press International - Xinhua - BBC News - Reuters all 2,038 news articles Chrysler Increases US Aid Request to $9 Billion - Bloomberg February 17, 2009 at 5:54 pm Voice of America Chrysler Increases US Aid Request to $9 Billion Bloomberg - 58 minutes ago By Jeff Green and Keith Naughton Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler LLC, the third-largest US automaker, said it would need $2 billion more in federal aid to successfully restructure, pushing its total request to $9 billion. Video: Automakers Face Deadline CBS Chrysler seeks $5 bln more in US gov't aid Reuters Wall Street Journal - MarketWatch - Detroit Free Press - CNNMoney.com all 3,607 news articles Lohan Blames Stress And Work For Skinny Frame - San Francisco Chronicle February 17, 2009 at 5:51 pm San Francisco Chronicle Lohan Blames Stress And Work For Skinny Frame San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago Lindsay Lohan has urged her fans not to panic about her skinny new look -- she's just stressed out. The actress' super-slim image has been raising eyebrows of late in gossip columns and on blogs, but the star insists there's nothing to worry about. Skinnier Lindsay Lohan: I Eat As Much As Always E! Online Lindsay Lohan Double-Dissed by Chace Crawford Celebuzz FOXNews - TheCelebrityCafe.com - Access Hollywood - Actress Archives all 431 news articles Facebook Privacy Change Sparks Federal Complaint - PC World February 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm CBC.ca Facebook Privacy Change Sparks Federal Complaint PC World - 1 hour ago The backlash against Facebook's updated privacy policies is about to expand. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is preparing to file a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission over the social network's updated licenses, ... Facebook CEO to Scared Users: Trust Us FOXNews Facebook Serves as Own Example of How Web Bites Back AdAge.com TechNewsWorld - San Francisco Chronicle - InternetNews.com - The Associated Press all 535 news articles Japan Finance Chief May Consider No-Interest Bonds - Bloomberg February 17, 2009 at 5:38 pm Telegraph.co.uk Japan Finance Chief May Consider No-Interest Bonds Bloomberg - 1 hour ago By Keiko Ujikane and Matthew Benjamin Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Japan may consider issuing bonds aimed at encouraging households to save less and help fund spending in an economy heading for its worst postwar recession, newly appointed Finance Minister ... Video: Raw Video: Drunken Japanese Finance Minister? AssociatedPress End of the road for minister Shoichi Nakagawa 'who likes a tipple' Times Online The Associated Press - Straits Times - Reuters - United Press International all 1,104 news articles Hospitals cut one source of MRSA infection: study - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 5:10 pm KXAN-TV Hospitals cut one source of MRSA infection: study Reuters - 1 hour ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - While rates of drug-resistant staph infections appear to be on the rise in society in general, hospitals are making progress at curbing at least one source of infection in some of their sickest patients, US health officials said on ... Bloodstream Infections Drop in Hospital Intensive-Care Units Bloomberg Bacterial Infections in Hospitals Decline TIME U.S. News & World Report - Wall Street Journal Blogs - NewsWest9.com - The Associated Press all 161 news articles Study: Tobacco use by Indian kids rises - IndUS Business Journal February 17, 2009 at 5:08 pm China Daily Study: Tobacco use by Indian kids rises IndUS Business Journal - 1 hour ago BY CHRIS NELSON HOUSTON - As the westernization of India continues to pick up steam, tobacco advertising and marketing have been linked to increased tobacco use by urban Indian children as young as 11, according to a report issued recently by the ... Keep your smoking clean with E-Cigarette CNET News Doyle to call for 75 cent hike in cigarette tax Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin State Journal - Wisconsin Radio Network - Advocate of Westminster & Finksburg - International Herald Tribune all 95 news articles Rodriguez Addresses the Media - New York Times February 17, 2009 at 4:59 pm TVNZ Rodriguez Addresses the Media New York Times - 1 hour ago New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez at a press conference about his use of performance-enhancing drugs on Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. Alex Rodriguez's Yankee steroids confession show New York Daily News A-Rod: Cousin injected me Boston Globe Washington Post - Reuters - The Associated Press - SI.com all 1,675 news articles California, Almost Broke, Nears Brink - New York Times February 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm BBC News California, Almost Broke, Nears Brink New York Times - 1 hour ago By JENNIFER STEINHAUER LOS ANGELES - The state of California - its deficits ballooning, its lawmakers intransigent and its governor apparently bereft of allies or influence - appears headed off the fiscal rails. Calif. Legislature still 1 vote shy of budget fix The Associated Press States in a financial pinch looking at drastic cost-cutting measures CNN San Jose Mercury News - San Francisco Chronicle - Sacramento Bee - San Diego Union Tribune all 2,045 news articles Cash boost coming for stagnant US medical research - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 4:41 pm ABC News Cash boost coming for stagnant US medical research Reuters - 2 hours ago By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After years of stagnant funding, medical research in the United States is set for a big cash infusion that experts expect will boost work on a range of ailments as well studies involving human embryonic stem cells. Stem-cell stocks gain on sentiment for ban removal Forbes Obama Poised to Reverse Bush's Taliban-Like, Big Brother Stem Cell ... U.S. News & World Report Thanh Nien Daily - CNBC - Catholic News Agency - TopNews United States all 394 news articles LG Commits To Windows Mobile - InformationWeek February 17, 2009 at 4:33 pm Sify LG Commits To Windows Mobile InformationWeek - 2 hours ago The company will be releasing at least 50 handsets with the Windows platform for mobile phones, with up to 26 coming out by 2012. By Marin Perez LG Electronics said it has chosen Microsoft's Windows software as its primary platform for smartphones. Microsoft Jumps Into Mobile Mall Melee TechNewsWorld No Microsoft phone, executive says NetworkWorld.com CNNMoney.com - Computerworld - Register - ZDNet all 814 news articles Obama orders thousands of US troops to Afghanistan - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 4:32 pm BBC News Obama orders thousands of US troops to Afghanistan Reuters - 2 hours ago By Andrew Gray WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, in his first major military decision, has authorized the Pentagon to send an extra 17000 troops to Afghanistan to tackle worsening insurgent violence, the White House said on Tuesday. Obama to Send 17000 More Troops to Afghanistan New York Times Statement by the President on Afghanistan Washington Post Christian Science Monitor - BBC News - CNN International - The Associated Press all 1,682 news articles Sirius: Malone to the rescue - CNNMoney.com February 17, 2009 at 4:27 pm Reuters Sirius: Malone to the rescue CNNMoney.com - 2 hours ago By Robert Cyran, breakingviews.com The US satellite radio firm seems to have avoided bankruptcy - and maintained control - thanks to a $530 million loan from the cable magnate. Mel Karmazin Gives Away the Farm, Saves Job Washington Post Malone Eyes Sirius' Satellites Forbes Reuters - Mediapost.com - TheStreet.com - BusinessWeek all 820 news articles Charge dropped against Pirate Bay four - ITworld.com February 17, 2009 at 4:24 pm BBC News Charge dropped against Pirate Bay four ITworld.com - 2 hours ago by Jeremy Kirk A Swedish prosecutor on Tuesday dropped a charge levied against four men on trial for running The Pirate Bay, one of the most popular BitTorrent search engines and trackers on the Internet. Prosecutor Drops Part of Copyright Case Against The Pirate Bay Digital Media Wire The Pirate Bay Still Sailing As Major Charges Dropped ChannelWeb Ars Technica - TheInsider.com - Pitchforkmedia.com - Tom's Hardware Guide all 730 news articles Coffee Risks Squeezing Starbucks, Funds on Supply - Bloomberg February 17, 2009 at 4:13 pm Reuters Coffee Risks Squeezing Starbucks, Funds on Supply Bloomberg - 2 hours ago By Shruti Date Singh Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- An unexpected coffee rally sparked by dwindling supplies risks squeezing Starbucks Corp. Starbucks has high hopes for its instant coffee MarketWatch Starbucks' instant gratification for $1 CNNMoney.com New York Times - International Herald Tribune - Times Online - BNET all 155 news articles Obama's remarks on signing the stimulus plan - CNN February 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm Telegraph.co.uk Obama's remarks on signing the stimulus plan CNN - 2 hours ago (CNN) -- President Obama signed the $787 economic stimulus bill Tuesday in Denver, Colorado. Here is a full transcript of his remarks. Video: What the Stimulus Bill May Do for You AssociatedPress What will the $787b stimulus do for you? Boston Globe New York Daily News - Los Angeles Times - Washington Post - Reuters all 6,373 news articles Clinton to Japan: You're our 'cornerstone' - Christian Science Monitor February 17, 2009 at 3:45 pm guardian.co.uk Clinton to Japan: You're our 'cornerstone' Christian Science Monitor - 3 hours ago By Amelia Newcomb | Assistant World Editor 02.17.09 Hillary Clinton has had a busy day in Tokyo backing up her statement that the US-Japan alliance is a "cornerstone" of American foreign policy. Video: Clinton Touts Stimulus Abroad CBS Clinton Vows to Reach Out to Islamic World Washington Post United Press International - Cherry Creek News - GlobalPost - Reuters all 3,471 news articles Oscar news roundup: Pattinson, MIA, and more - Entertainment Weekly February 17, 2009 at 3:31 pm Entertainment Weekly Oscar news roundup: Pattinson, MIA, and more Entertainment Weekly - 16 hours ago * Is Robert Pattinson really going to be presenting an Oscar? That's what some folks are saying. Eh, Miley Cyrus presented last year, so we guess the Academy is still trying to appeal to its younger viewers. The road to best-picture Oscar holds detours, potholes, upsets USA Today Academy Awards are pointless — and perfect Belleville News Democrat The Associated Press - BBC News - Boston Herald all 1,033 news articles NATO Concerned About Pakistani Peace Deal - Voice of America February 17, 2009 at 2:57 pm Times Online NATO Concerned About Pakistani Peace Deal Voice of America - 3 hours ago By VOA News NATO says it is concerned about a peace deal between officials in northwestern Pakistan and Taliban sympathizers. A NATO spokesman, James Appathurai, said Tuesday he does not doubt the good faith of the Pakistani government, but said he is ... Pakistan denies 'concession' in deal with militants AFP Pakistan Deal With Taliban Draws Criticism NPR Hindu - Telegraph.co.uk - Times of India - ABC News all 2,711 news articles New showdown after Dubai blocks Israeli player - The Associated Press February 17, 2009 at 2:40 pm New Zealand Herald New showdown after Dubai blocks Israeli player The Associated Press - 4 hours ago DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Organizers of a women's tennis tournament said Tuesday that security fears were behind the decision to bar an Israeli player - a move that could force another showdown when the men's play begins next week. Dubai snubs Israeli tennis pro. Volley over sport and politics ... Christian Science Monitor Dubai tournament in doubt over Peer row Reuters UK The Canadian Press - Seattle Post Intelligencer - MSNBC - Reuters all 1,055 news articles EPA Considers Regulating Carbon Emissions from Coal Plants - Washington Post February 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm New York Times EPA Considers Regulating Carbon Emissions from Coal Plants Washington Post - 6 hours ago By Steven Mufson The Environmental Protection Agency today said it would reopen the possibility of regulating carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, tossing aside a December Bush administration memorandum that said the agency would not ... TCEQ receives nearly $19 million assist from EPA Bizjournals.com EPA to Consider Rollback of Bush Coal Policy New York Times Kansas City Star - Reuters - Occupational Health Safety - Claremont Port Side all 33 news articles Jack Colwell: Souder Says Obama Should Have Ignored GOP - Howey Politics Indiana February 17, 2009 at 10:05 am FOXNews Jack Colwell: Souder Says Obama Should Have Ignored GOP Howey Politics Indiana - 1 hour ago By JACK COLWELL SOUTH BEND - Congressman Mark Souder, the Fort Wayne Republican who represents Indiana's 3rd District, including most of recession-ravaged Elkhart County, chose not to be on the stage with President Barack Obama at Concord High School ... Video: What the Stimulus Bill May Do for You AssociatedPress The Obama Stimulus will be signed into law tomorrow Examiner.com Stratfor - Reuters all 3,909 news articles Sri Lanka to ferry food into war zone - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 10:02 am BBC News Sri Lanka to ferry food into war zone Reuters - 1 hour ago COLOMBO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's government said on Tuesday it would ferry 50 tonnes of food and medicine to tens of thousands of people trapped in a fast-shrinking war zone. Video: Rehabilitation road for Sri Lanka's child soldiers - Feb 14 AlJazeeraEnglish Tamil Tigers 'target civilians' BBC News AFP - Hindustan Times all 1,577 news articles Toll-free number set up for Ind. peanut recalls - MSNBC February 17, 2009 at 9:01 am CBS News Toll-free number set up for Ind. peanut recalls MSNBC - 2 hours ago The Indiana Health Department set up a toll-free line to help confused consumers identify peanut products now recalled for possible salmonella exposure. Food banks toss out food linked to peanut recall The Associated Press Toll-Free Number Established for Peanut Recall Information 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis Bizjournals.com - dBTechno - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Shelbyville Times-Gazette all 1,263 news articles No Love From Car Situation, Wal-Mart, or Economic Data - Wall Street Journal Blogs February 17, 2009 at 8:57 am RTE.ie No Love From Car Situation, Wal-Mart, or Economic Data Wall Street Journal Blogs - 2 hours ago The market is looking at another rough opening, a combination of poor economic data, rising expectations that the nation's automakers may seek bankruptcy protection, and weak earnings results. Wal-Mart hails court ruling on discrimination suit Reuters Wal-Mart Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Stockhouse Bloomberg - BBC News - AHN - Reuters all 560 news articles Charges dropped in Pirate Bay trial - musicweek.com February 17, 2009 at 8:53 am Times Online Charges dropped in Pirate Bay trial musicweek.com - 2 hours ago By Ben Cardew The prosecutor in the Pirate Bay trial has dropped charges against the company related to copying, as opposed to those related to making available copyrighted works, with the aim of simplifying the case at hand. The Pirate Bay: BitTorrent Tracker Goes on Trial Techtree.com all 630 news articles Rare praise for Pranab from Advani - Press Trust of India February 17, 2009 at 8:26 am Straits Times Rare praise for Pranab from Advani Press Trust of India - 2 hours ago New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) In a scene rarely witnessed in Parliament, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, today received copious praise in the Lok Sabha from unexpected quarters--the Leader of the Opposition LK Advani. Advani lauds trouble-shooter Pranab NDTV.com Farmers have ensured food security: Pranab Hindu Indian Express - Hindu - Hindu - Press Trust of India all 1,194 news articles Smithfield Foods to cut 1800 jobs, close 6 plants - The Associated Press February 17, 2009 at 8:20 am RTT News Smithfield Foods to cut 1800 jobs, close 6 plants The Associated Press - 2 hours ago SMITHFIELD, Va. (AP) - Pork producer Smithfield Foods said Tuesday it plans to cut 1800 jobs and close six factories as part of a restructuring. Smithfield Foods to close Elon plant Burlington Times News Smithfield Restructuring To Cut 1800 Jobs, Close 6 Plants CNNMoney.com Reliable Plant Magazine all 193 news articles Vodafone Gets HTC Magic, The Second Google Android Smartphone - ITProPortal February 17, 2009 at 8:04 am ITProPortal Vodafone Gets HTC Magic, The Second Google Android Smartphone ITProPortal - 3 hours ago Vodafone has announced that it will be shipping the HTC Magic, the second phone based on Google's Android platform, later in April 2009; punters can already pre-register to get it first. Kids Should Get Vaccinated Following Vaccine, Autism Ruling - dBTechno February 17, 2009 at 8:02 am dBTechno Kids Should Get Vaccinated Following Vaccine, Autism Ruling dBTechno - 3 hours ago Boston (dbTechno) - It was just a week ago when a special federal court rules that there was no link between a certain childhood vaccine and the development of autism. Ruling Disappoints Autistic Boy's Family MSNBC Decision leaves autism activist unbowed Augusta Chronicle Examiner.com - Tehran Times - Houston Chronicle - DesMoinesRegister.com all 81 news articles Cheney urged Bush to pardon 'Scooter' Libby, 'Daily News' says - USA Today February 17, 2009 at 7:56 am Think Progress Cheney urged Bush to pardon 'Scooter' Libby, 'Daily News' says USA Today - 3 hours ago President Obama was sworn in to office four weeks ago today. This afternoon in Denver, he'll sign the $787 billion economic stimulus package his fellow Democrats pushed through Congress last week. GOP watch Looking out for Scooter MSNBC Ex-VP Dick Cheney outraged President Bush didn't grant 'Scooter ... New York Daily News Lew Rockwell - Wonkette (satire) - Think Progress - Online Journal all 11 news articles FM: China welcomes constructive role by US in Asian-Pacific area - Xinhua February 17, 2009 at 7:35 am FOXNews FM: China welcomes constructive role by US in Asian-Pacific area Xinhua - 3 hours ago BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday welcomed the United States playing a more constructive role for the peace, stability and development of the Asian-Pacific region. Video: Clinton Warns North Korea Against Missile Launch AssociatedPress Clinton says US to keep an eye on N Korea. 17/02 13:12 CET euronews China Daily - New York Times - Xinhua all 3,737 news articles Chimp shot after mauling US woman - BBC News February 17, 2009 at 5:43 am BBC News Chimp shot after mauling US woman BBC News - 5 hours ago A pet chimpanzee in the US has been shot dead by a police officer after mauling a woman visiting its owner. The 200lb (90kg) ape, who had appeared on TV commercials, attacked the woman as she got out of her car to visit its owner in Stamford, ... Chimp mauls, critically injures woman Waterbury Republican American Police in Conn. shoot chimp after it attacks woman The Associated Press New York's CW11 / WPIX-TV - WFLX Fox 29 and more Three Local TV Stations Go Strictly Digital Tuesday - MSNBC February 17, 2009 at 4:57 am Charlottesville Daily Progress Three Local TV Stations Go Strictly Digital Tuesday MSNBC - 6 hours ago The government delayed the official digital switch until June 12. Yet, three Milwaukee channels will stop broadcasting their analog signal Tuesday: CW 18 (WVTV) my 24 (WCGV) and Christian broadcaster WVCY. Digital good news, bad news Cincinnati.com The Big Switch and WAVE 3 WAVE Chambersburg Public Opinion - Examiner.com all 753 news articles Tour of California: Andy Jacques-Maynes recovering from crash - San Jose Mercury News February 17, 2009 at 4:42 am BBC Sport Tour of California: Andy Jacques-Maynes recovering from crash San Jose Mercury News - 6 hours ago By Julie Jag Team Bissell Pro Cycling member Andy Jacques-Maynes reacts immediately following a collision near Pescadero during the second stage of the Tour of California. 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Doctors use diabetes test as diagnostic tool Baxter Bulletin Higher Risks: Many don't realize seriousness of disease Winston-Salem Journal Attorney at Law - Natural News.com - Muncie Star Press - Market Wire (press release) all 42 news articles Japan finance minister to quit in blow to PM Aso - Reuters February 17, 2009 at 4:05 am Telegraph.co.uk Japan finance minister to quit in blow to PM Aso Reuters - 7 hours ago By Yuzo Saeki TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said on Tuesday he would resign after being forced to deny he was drunk at a G7 news conference, dealing a fresh blow to unpopular Prime Minister Taro Aso in an election ... Japan financial minister denies drunk at G7, faces call to go Reuters all 969 news articles NTSB official: Evidence points to icing woes in crash - Newsday February 17, 2009 at 3:47 am CBS News NTSB official: Evidence points to icing woes in crash Newsday - 7 hours ago BY MICHAEL AMON | michael.amon@newsday.com As the families of Flight 3407 victims visited the crash site for the first time yesterday, federal investigators offered fresh evidence that ice on the wings disrupted the plane's ability to fly, ... Video: Found Parts Shed Light on NY Plane Crash AssociatedPress Investigators expect to finish work at crash site before storm Capital News 9 ABC News - Buffalo News - WGRZ-TV - Buffalo News and more Any OKd budget plan faces battle at ballot box - San Francisco Chronicle February 17, 2009 at 3:10 am Times Online Any OKd budget plan faces battle at ballot box San Francisco Chronicle - 7 hours ago (02-16) 20:01 PST -- Regardless of when a new budget deal gets passed, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger still is going to need help from California's voters to close the state's $42 billion budget gap, and that help may not be easy to come by. Video: Fixing Calif.'s Budget CBS California lawmakers fail to pass budget deal Sacramento Bee all 1,825 news articles We'll believe A-Rod when he has guts to go at it solo - New York Daily News February 17, 2009 at 12:04 am TSN.ca We'll believe A-Rod when he has guts to go at it solo New York Daily News - 11 hours ago Alex Rodriguez has always attracted throngs of media, like last season during spring training, but Tuesday will be like any other press conference he has ever had to attend. Wall of teammates to join A-Rod at press conference WAAY Q: How will the Yankees be affected by A-Rod's issues? A: They won't. The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com Kansas City Star - Newsday - Boston Herald - New York Daily News all 1,198 news articles General Motors' High-Wire Bankruptcy Act - BusinessWeek February 16, 2009 at 11:02 pm BBC News General Motors' High-Wire Bankruptcy Act BusinessWeek - 12 hours ago By David Welch On the eve of a deadline to submit its viability plan to the US Treasury, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler executives continued scrambling on Feb. 16 to cut a deal that would restructure both labor costs and debt. Video: Obama Cuts Plans for 'Car Czar' AssociatedPress Auto Industry To Submit Plan To Government Today Indiana's NewsCenter Bloomberg - WTVR all 4,773 news articles Sirius Debt Holders May Target Karmazin - Washington Post February 16, 2009 at 10:34 pm DailyTech Sirius Debt Holders May Target Karmazin Washington Post - 12 hours ago By Cecilia Kang A group of Sirius XM Radio creditors said yesterday that they will push to oust the company's chief executive, Mel Karmazin, if he cannot find an investor to save it from bankruptcy. Sirius: Give me Liberty, or give me Dish All Things D Blogs all 453 news articles A sort of centrist weighs in on Chavez victory - Los Angeles Times February 16, 2009 at 10:23 pm BBC News A sort of centrist weighs in on Chavez victory Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago In polarized Venezuela, Teodoro Petkoff may be the closest thing to a centrist commentator. He expects support for Chavez to continue deteriorating. 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