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| Obama calls for health-care reform in 2009
February 24, 2009 at 11:47 pm
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| President Obama pledged Tuesday night to cure Americans from what he called "the crushing cost of health costs," saying the country could not afford to put health-care reform on hold. |
| Poll: Viewers feel positive about Obama speech
February 24, 2009 at 11:35 pm
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| A national poll indicates that two-thirds of those who watched President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night had a very positive reaction to his speech. |
| Plastics: What the numbers mean
February 24, 2009 at 11:29 pm
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| "Plastics deliver bountiful benefits to you and your world," exclaims the SPI web site, the online home of the U.S. plastics industry trade association. |
| Jindal calls stimulus 'irresponsible' in GOP response
February 24, 2009 at 11:11 pm
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| Tapped by the Republican party to deliver the GOP's response to President Barack Obama's congressional address Tuesday night, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal took on the massive stimulus package and big government -- and pledged that his party would regain the nation's trust. |
| Transcript of Gov. Jindal's GOP response to Obama speech
February 24, 2009 at 10:42 pm
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| Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will give the GOP response to President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress. The following is a transcript of the speech as delivered on Tuesday night. |
| Syria set up missile facility at suspect nuclear site
February 24, 2009 at 10:36 pm
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| Syria's nuclear chief told members of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency Tuesday that his country has built a military missile facility at a site where traces of uranium have been detected in the past, a source who attended the meeting told CNN. |
| House says 'no' to pet primates
February 24, 2009 at 10:23 pm
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| In the wake of a highly publicized chimpanzee attack, the U.S. House made its first official move to ban humans from owning primates as pets. |
| Pakistan sees 'hope' in Obama approach
February 24, 2009 at 9:10 pm
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| Pakistan is optimistic about the Obama administration's commitment to its region and will work with the United States on trying to root out extremism within its borders, Pakistan's foreign minister said. |
| Palin to repay state for some travel with her children
February 24, 2009 at 8:39 pm
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| Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will repay her state for travel expenses for nine trips with her children as part of a settlement of a 2008 ethics claim, the attorney who investigated the matter said Tuesday. |
| Indictment: Man threatened banks with hoax letters
February 24, 2009 at 8:17 pm
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| A New Mexico man arrested earlier this month and accused of sending threatening letters to more than 60 banks and government offices was indicted Tuesday in Amarillo, Texas. |
| Report: Pakistan agrees fresh Taliban truce
February 24, 2009 at 3:48 pm
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| Pakistani security forces will observe a four-day cease-fire with Taliban militants in another region of North West Frontier Province, Pakistan's state-run news agency reported Tuesday. |
| Iran to test nuclear power plant
February 24, 2009 at 3:45 pm
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| Iran's first nuclear power plant will undergo comprehensive testing Wednesday in front of Russian and Iranian officials, Iranian Students' News Agency reported, quoting a nuclear expert. |
| Woods warns rivals: 'I'm stronger than ever'
February 24, 2009 at 3:40 pm
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| Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf in Arizona on Wednesday with a smile on his face and saying he is 100 percent ready and feeling stronger than ever after eight months on the sidelines. |
| Could the bad economy be good for your health?
February 24, 2009 at 3:39 pm
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| Mark Wooten, 41, was devastated when his supervisor told him in November that he was being laid off from his job as a forklift operator in Norfolk, Virginia. It was the first time in his adult life he'd been out work; just a month earlier, he and his wife Caprice had moved into a new apartment with their two 15-year-old daughters. |
| What should I get for my family's PS3?
February 24, 2009 at 3:27 pm
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| I already made the initial investment for the system about a year ago. I'm not super savvy about video-game consoles, but I want to maximize its usefulness. |
| Women's cancer risk may increase with just a few drinks
February 24, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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| Attention, libation lovers: Middle-aged women who indulge in just a few alcohol-containing drinks each day may have a higher risk of cancer than those who drink less often, according to a report released Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. |
| Coach Hiddink promises Chelsea passion
February 24, 2009 at 2:58 pm
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| Guus Hiddink promises a performance full of "energy and passion" on his home 'debut' as Chelsea coach against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. |
| Myanmar political prisoners released
February 24, 2009 at 2:56 pm
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| Nineteen political prisoners were released by the government of Myanmar over the weekend, the human rights group Amnesty International reported Tuesday. |
| Minneapolis residents look for silver linings
February 24, 2009 at 2:49 pm
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| There's a strip mall just outside the city limits of Minneapolis that seems to capture in a nutshell what the city's economic situation has been like of late -- bad, but compared to other cities, it's definitely not horrible. |
| Quench your speech trivia thirst
February 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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| A little more than a month after taking office, President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, the 76th time a president has done so. |
| Ex-Atlanta cops get prison for roles in deadly raid
February 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm
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| Three former Atlanta police officers were sentenced Tuesday to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years for covering up a botched drug raid in which a 92-year-old woman was killed. |
| Prison guards suspended over 'copter escape
February 24, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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| Greek officials have suspended eight prison guards after two inmates staged a dramatic helicopter escape, the Greek Ministry of Justice said Tuesday. |
| Pro-Thaksin protesters demand Thai elections
February 24, 2009 at 7:39 am
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| Thousands of supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra demonstrated peacefully outside government headquarters on Tuesday to push their demand for a general election. |
| Smugglers send migrants overboard to drown
February 24, 2009 at 7:24 am
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| Smugglers carrying a boatload of migrants forced their passengers to jump overboard in deep water off the coast of Yemen, causing up to 17 to drown, the United Nations said Tuesday. |
| Man Utd autograph ban won't threaten $4b industry
February 24, 2009 at 7:11 am
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| The decision of English Premier League giants Manchester United to ban their players from signing autographs at the team's training ground won't affect the sports memorabilia market significantly, an industry expert says. |
| YSL auction of a lifetime set to fetch $380M
February 24, 2009 at 6:44 am
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| A three-day auction of art and furnishings that belonged to the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent is seeing sale prices far exceeding estimates, with dollar amounts almost as spectacular as the range of items being sold. |
| Commentary: This is not your father's country anymore
February 24, 2009 at 6:24 am
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| I think this time, it's different. I have this uneasy feeling our country is in the process of changing forever, and not necessarily for the better -- unless our perspective changes with it. |
| India calls for Sri Lanka civilian safe zones
February 24, 2009 at 6:16 am
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| India made a renewed plea Tuesday for the safe evacuation of civilians caught in Sri Lanka's war zone in fighting between government forces and Tamil rebels. |
| Markets head to crisis lows as rout continues
February 24, 2009 at 4:21 am
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| An major rout on Wall Street carried over into Asia Tuesday as doubts over U.S. President Obama's plans to rescue ailing banks pushed markets to crisis lows. |
| N. Korea: Ready to launch satellite
February 24, 2009 at 2:59 am
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| | North Korea announced Tuesday it was preparing to launch a satellite from its northeastern coast, denying recent intelligence suggesting it was ready to test a long-range missile.
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The UK opposition leader David Cameron suffers a personal tragedy with the death of his six-year-old disabled son Ivan.
A Turkish Airlines plane breaks up after landing short of the runway at Amsterdam airport, killing nine people.
Thousands of Rwandan troops start to leave DR Congo five weeks after they entered to attack Hutu rebels.
Two of the stars of the film Slumdog Millionaire who are still living in the Mumbai slums will be given new homes.
Bangladesh's prime minister offers a general amnesty to try to end a mutiny at a paramilitary HQ in the capital, Dhaka.
What do the Dome and Abu Ghraib have in common?
The man identified as the sole surviving gunman from the Mumbai attacks is charged with "waging war" against India.
Labour peer Lord Ahmed, who was texting while driving on the M1 before a fatal collision, is jailed for 12 weeks.
The US House of Representatives is due to vote on a $410bn spending bill that would ease restrictions on travel to Cuba.
The International Polar Year has come to a close, as results from the massive effort continue to pour out.
The City of London and other financial institutions should be supervised by a new European watchdog, a report says.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is still finding time in his busy schedule to collect stamps, it has been revealed.
The UK Government says it will accelerate the use of open source software in public services.
A musical based on the Marvel comic book hero Spider-Man will open on Broadway in 2010 it has been announced.
A Japanese unit of banking group UBS says a computer error caused it to mistakenly place a $31bn bond order.
Japan's trade deficit hits a record as exports fall 45.7% in January compared with a year ago to hit a 10-year low.
A Kenyan officer says the police chief ordered the killing of suspects, as a UN report is due on allegations of police brutality.
Iranian and Russian nuclear officials inaugurate a test run at Iran's first nuclear power plant at Bushehr.
A Syrian-born arms dealer is jailed for 30 years for conspiring to sell millions of dollars of weapons to Colombian rebels.
Long working hours may raise the risk of mental decline and possibly dementia, research suggests.
See the works of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent
Pakistan's Supreme Court upholds bans on former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother, Shahbaz, from elected office.
Scores more firefighters are drafted in to battle bushfires in Australia, ahead of hot weather at the weekend.
President Obama finds reasons to be cheerful
New Zealand's cricket team delays its forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe by a year citing "security concerns".
Council taxes are likely to rise by 3% in England this year as local authorities try to help recession-hit families.
Six people - including a baby - are hurt after a shooting incident at a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade.
Manchester United's showing in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan delights boss Sir Alex Ferguson, although he regrets his side's failure to score.
Barack Obama is to use a speech to Congress to vow that the US will emerge stronger from the economic crisis, aides say.
Teachers in Zimbabwe agree to end a year-long strike after the government promises to review salaries.
US shares bounce back from Monday's 12-year lows, led by banks, following comments from the Federal Reserve's chairman.
DNA is used for the first time to identify victims of Peru's civil conflict in the 1980s and 1990s, investigators say.
Robin van Persie's penalty gives Arsenal a 1-0 lead going into the away leg of their Champions League clash against Roma.
Manchester United and Inter Milan share a 0-0 draw in a lively Champions League clash in Italy.
Drinking one glass of wine a day is enough to increase the risk of developing cancer, a UK charity warns women.
Spain agrees "in principle" to take some inmates released from the US camp at Guantanamo, which is due to close within a year.
Jack Straw vetoes the publication of minutes of key Cabinet meetings in the run-up to the Iraq war.
A British Catholic bishop embroiled in a Holocaust denial row flies out of Argentina after being told to leave the country.
At least three US soldiers are hurt and an Iraqi interpreter is killed after being shot by Iraqi policemen in the northern city of Mosul.
A mother pleaded with her nine-year-old daughter not to die after she was caught up in a gas explosion, an inquest hears.
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke warns Congress that the US recession may last beyond the end of the year.
Some of the US's best-known retailers report sharp slumps in profits as consumer confidence continues to slide.
The pilot of a plane that ditched into the Hudson River after its engines failed appeals for more investment to keep the airline industry safe.
Italy and France sign a nuclear co-operation agreement in Rome to revive nuclear power in Italy.
New York Post owner Rupert Murdoch apologises for a cartoon which critics said was a racist depiction of President Obama.
A blaze in a six-storey apartment block in New York's Chinatown area kills one person and injures at least 21.
Is this woman really the brainiest in Britain?