Monday, February 9, 2009

2/9 FOXNews.com




Obama Faces Economic Test
February 9, 2009 at 3:15 am

President struggles to get divided Congress to agree on stimulus bill, pitches revamped bailout | 1ST 100 DAYS
Treasury Delays Unveiling of Bailout to Tuesday
Stimulus Includes Billions for Colleges, Students
Liberal Group Praises Crossover Republicans
Obama Aide Pushes for Speed in 'Spendulus' Plan

FOXBusiness: Nissan to Slash 20,000 Jobs
February 9, 2009 at 3:15 am



RNC Chief Says Payments to Sister's Firm Appropriate
February 9, 2009 at 3:15 am



Israeli Aircraft Strike 2 Militant Targets in Gaza
February 9, 2009 at 1:53 am

Israeli aircraft attacked two Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip early Monday in response to rocket fire from the territory a day earlier, the military said. No injuries were reported.

Reports: Holocaust Denier Ousted by Argentine Seminary
February 9, 2009 at 12:42 am

A Roman Catholic bishop whose denials that the Holocaust ever happened led to Vatican demands he recant has been removed as the head of an Argentine seminary, local media reported Sunday, citing a Catholic official.

Grammy Fashion Lacks Rocker Edge
February 8, 2009 at 10:17 pm

The red carpet at the 51st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday was just the right mix of sparkle, glamour and sophistication. That was the problem.

65,000 Gallons of Oil Sludge Spills in Chicago Suburb
February 8, 2009 at 7:28 pm

A broken holding tank in a Chicago suburb has spilled about 65,000 gallons of oil sludge and contaminated a 3-mile area around the Des Plaines River.

Police Say Gun Misfire Thwarted Murder-Suicide Plot
February 8, 2009 at 7:01 pm

Police in northeastern Pennsylvania say a faulty gun thwarted a man's plan to kill his estranged wife and commit suicide.

Plane Crashes En Route to Birthday Party; 24 Dead
February 8, 2009 at 6:06 pm

Four people at the rear of a plane that crashed in a muddy Amazon river managed to open an emergency door and swim to safety as the aircraft sank, dragging 24 others to their death, officials said Sunday.

Treasury Delays Bailout Plan
February 8, 2009 at 4:55 pm

As Congress debates stimulus package, Geithner waits another day to disclose framework to aid financial sector
Obama Aide Pushes for Speed in 'Spendulus' Plan
Transcript: Larry Summers on 'FOX News Sunday'
3 GOP Senators Risk Backlash for Support

Dramatic Changes for NSC
February 8, 2009 at 4:55 pm

Revamped National Security Council will confront 21st century issues like cybersecurity and climate change

Caylee Anthony's Grandmother Writes Public Eulogy
February 8, 2009 at 2:59 pm

In a eulogy published in the Orlando Sentinel, Cindy Anthony says her granddaughter "now has her angel wings and will be watching over so many other children."

Afghan Dogs Reunited With U.S. Soldiers
February 8, 2009 at 2:31 pm

A U.S. soldier returning from Afghanistan got a surprise welcome from two dogs he saved from starvation while stationed in the war-torn country, WRAL.com reports.

Boy Dragged Away by Crocodile as Brother Watches
February 8, 2009 at 2:27 pm

An Australian tour guide plunged into a croc-infested swamp in a desperate bid to save his five-year-old son snatched by a 10-foot-long crocodile.

'Into You' Is in the Money With $27.5M Weekend
February 8, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Ensemble romance 'He's Just Not That Into You' has gotten a jump on Valentine's Day to lead the weekend box office with a $27.5 million debut, according to studio estimates.

Jessica Biel Hosts Sci-Tech Oscars
February 8, 2009 at 12:10 pm

The actress picked her way through tricky jargon like "anamorphic de-squeezers" and got cheek-peck greetings from European honorees.

Canseco Alleged in 2008 Book That A-Rod Used Steroids
February 8, 2009 at 10:12 am

Jose Canseco wrote that Alex Rodriguez didn't come right out and say, "I want to buy steroids," but instead asked if someone wanted to purchase them, where would they go.

'Spendulus' Divides Congress
February 8, 2009 at 9:55 am

House, Senate face difficult negotiations over stimulus bill for tax cuts, education and aid for local governments
Lawmakers Scrambling to Pass Stimulus Bill
GOP Senators Risk Backlash Over Stimulus Support
Political Battle Brews Over 2010 Census

Sebelius, Bredesen Eyed for Health Post
February 8, 2009 at 9:55 am



Report: Obama Putting Brakes on Afghan Surge
February 8, 2009 at 9:55 am



Denver Police Search Airport for Fugitive
February 8, 2009 at 9:25 am

Denver police and airport security staff are looking for a fugitive suspected of trying to steal luggage.

2 U.S. Soldiers Defusing Bomb Killed in Afghanistan
February 8, 2009 at 9:23 am

Two American soldiers died in Afghanistan on Sunday when a roadside bomb they were trying to defuse exploded, a U.S. spokeswoman said. An Afghan interpreter and a policeman also died in the blast.

Jealous Lover Kills Girlfriend, Other Man in Murder-Suicide
February 8, 2009 at 9:08 am

Sources told the Post 46-year-old Debra Silver's jealous lover shot her and her other boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, Friday evening.

Dad, Son Die in Padlocked Trailer Fire
February 8, 2009 at 8:21 am

The boy's mother told deputies that the man had asked her to padlock the door to keep it from swinging open in the strong wind.

Trial Date Set for Iraq Shoe-Thrower
February 8, 2009 at 8:20 am

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush will face trial next week on the original charge of assaulting a foreign leader, a judicial official said.

FOX 411: Whitney: Clean, Sober and Soaring
February 8, 2009 at 6:34 am

Whitney Houston is back. Last night she took the stage at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash and wowed the crowd with a medley of hits. She was clean, sober, and joyous, absolutely radiant and healthy.

84 Dead in Australia's Worst Fire Disaster
February 8, 2009 at 6:19 am

Towering flames razed entire towns in southeastern Australia and burned fleeing residents in their cars as the death toll rose to 84 on Sunday, making it the country's deadliest fire disaster.

Gaza Rocket Hits Southern Israel
February 8, 2009 at 5:48 am

A rocket fired by Palestinian militants struck southern Israel on Sunday, violating an informal truce even as Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers appeared to be moving closer to cementing a long-term cease-fire.

Steam Pouring Out of Alaska's Mount Redoubt
February 8, 2009 at 3:57 am

Steam is pouring out of Mount Redoubt, an Alaskan volcano geologists fear could erupt at any time.

Pakistan Probes Group's Claim of Holding U.N. Official
February 8, 2009 at 3:19 am

Pakistani police are investigating a purported separatist group's claim to be holding a kidnapped American U.N. worker, an officer said Sunday, a day after Islamist militants close to the Afghan border said they had killed a Polish geologist.

Jennifer Figge, 56, Becomes First Woman to Swim Atlantic
February 7, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Jennifer Figge pressed her toes into the Caribbean sand, exhilarated and exhausted as she touched land this week for the first time in almost a month.



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