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Deadly dam burst outside Jakarta March 26, 2009 at 11:29 pm At least 20 people die after a dam bursts on the outskirts of the Indonesia capital Jakarta, flooding hundreds of homes. Rosberg fastest as F1 blasts off March 26, 2009 at 11:16 pm Williams driver Nico Rosberg clocks the fastest lap of the first practice session as the new Formula 1 season gets underway in Melbourne. UN urges Sudanese rethink on aid March 26, 2009 at 10:17 pm The UN Security Council calls on Sudan to reconsider its decision to expel international aid agencies from the Dafur region. Jury out March 26, 2009 at 9:56 pm Phil Spector waits to hear his fate in murder retrial PM and Palace 'discussed reform' March 26, 2009 at 9:40 pm Gordon Brown and Buckingham Palace have discussed changing the rules of succession, as a BBC poll shows support for the idea. Pope 'distorting condom science' March 26, 2009 at 9:06 pm The medical journal the Lancet accuses the Pope of distorting science with his remarks that condoms can exacerbate Aids. Live - Australian GP practice March 26, 2009 at 9:05 pm Live text and video coverage of Friday practice in Melbourne as the new Formula One season gets under way. Man charged over N Ireland killings March 26, 2009 at 8:54 pm Prominent NI republican Colin Duffy is charged with the murders of Sappers Patrick Azimkar and Mark Quinsey. Growth riddle March 26, 2009 at 8:28 pm Economist Arvind Panagariya on India's election It's quiz time March 26, 2009 at 8:23 pm The 'way to hell' - but where does it go? Change of plan March 26, 2009 at 8:13 pm Barack Obama's new direction in Afghanistan Steaming hot tea linked to cancer March 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm Drinking steaming hot tea has been linked with an increased risk of oesophageal (gullet) cancer, Iranian scientists say. Medical scan sensitivity boosted March 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm A technique using the fuel which powers the space shuttle could make a form of medical scan much more sensitive. Gaelic Games March 26, 2009 at 8:00 pm The unique sporting business model of Ireland's GAA US aircraft parts fall on Brazil March 26, 2009 at 6:36 pm Parts of a US plane fall on the Brazilian town of Manaus, causing damage to property but no injuries. Jury goes out in Spector retrial March 26, 2009 at 6:33 pm The jury in the murder retrial of legendary US music producer Phil Spector retires to consider its verdict. Google lays off another 200 staff March 26, 2009 at 5:43 pm Google decides to cut 200 jobs in marketing and sales, following the 100 it cut earlier in the year. Obama 'to increase Afghan force' March 26, 2009 at 4:47 pm US President Barack Obama plans to send an extra 4,000 troops to Afghanistan to help train security forces there, US officials say. Israel disputes Gaza death rates March 26, 2009 at 3:43 pm Israel issues its own figures for deaths in its Gaza offensive, showing a lower ratio of civilians than other published figures. 'DNA bungle' haunts German police March 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm German police admit a suspected serial killer hunted for 15 years may never have existed, after a possible DNA blunder. Met concedes failings over rapist March 26, 2009 at 2:54 pm The Metropolitan Police admits to mistakes in their investigation into at least 26 sex attacks committed by the same man. Mystery over Sudan 'air strike' March 26, 2009 at 2:23 pm Reports of an air strike in Sudan earlier this year are confirmed in Khartoum - but it is not known who carried it out. Livelihoods at risk March 26, 2009 at 1:49 pm Audio slideshow: How a new dam in Ethiopia could wipe out fishermen hundreds of miles away Record decline hits Irish economy March 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm The Irish Republic's economy shrank by a record annual rate of 7.5% at the end of 2008, driven by a construction slump. Mars domes may be 'mud volcanoes' March 26, 2009 at 1:09 pm The Martian surface shows structures that look like mud volcanoes, which would be key sites to search for life. Wing and a prayer March 26, 2009 at 12:55 pm Should oil spills be left to clean themselves up? Pirates seize tankers off Somalia March 26, 2009 at 12:24 pm Pirates have seized two European-owned tankers off the coast of Somalia in the past day, Nato shipping officials say. Police to probe UK torture claims March 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm UK police will investigate claims by an ex-Guantanamo detainee that an MI5 agent was complicit in his torture. Mystery over Sudan 'air strike' March 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm Reports of an air strike in Sudan earlier this year are confirmed in Khartoum - but it is not known who carried it out. Police drop Olmert bribery case March 26, 2009 at 11:56 am Israeli police close one of the criminal investigations against Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's for lack of evidence. Obama answers internet questions March 26, 2009 at 11:52 am US President Barack Obama answers questions submitted to the White House website by members of the public. Madonna 'to adopt second child' March 26, 2009 at 11:50 am Pop star Madonna is to travel to Malawi in a bid to adopt a second child from the African country, according to officials. Day in pictures March 26, 2009 at 11:48 am Some eye-catching images from around the world US plans to rein in Wall Street March 26, 2009 at 11:40 am US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is outlining plans to strengthen the US government's grip on the financial system. Serial sex offender found guilty March 26, 2009 at 10:45 am Police apologise after it emerges a sexual predator continued to attack women for four years after first becoming a suspect. Currency king March 26, 2009 at 10:11 am Can the US dollar's dominance be sustained? Does God have a role in the world today? March 26, 2009 at 9:57 am God will not save humanity from environmental disaster, says the Archbishop of Canterbury. What's your reaction? Last respects March 26, 2009 at 9:08 am Kashmiri villagers mourn soldier killed fighting for India Space tourist blasts off to ISS March 26, 2009 at 8:21 am US tycoon Charles Simonyi blasts off for the International Space Station, the first space tourist to make the trip twice. McLaren will struggle - Hamilton March 26, 2009 at 8:07 am Lewis Hamilton begins the defence of his F1 title at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend - but admits he may struggle to keep up in Melbourne. Sarkozy visits Congolese leader March 26, 2009 at 8:01 am France's president is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss ways of finding peace in the troubled eastern region. Clijsters to make tennis comeback March 26, 2009 at 7:56 am Former world number one Kim Clijsters announces her return to tennis, almost two years after retiring. New support for West Bank outpost March 26, 2009 at 7:55 am An Jewish outpost in the West Bank, illegal under Israeli law, appears to benefiting from state funding, the BBC has uncovered. France set to ban bank bonuses March 26, 2009 at 7:54 am The French government will issue a decree banning bonuses for executives of banks that have received government aid, says news agency AFP. Turkish politician in air crash March 26, 2009 at 7:50 am The leader of an ultra nationalist party in Turkey is missing after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed on Wednesday. Rally calls for Thailand PM to go March 26, 2009 at 7:48 am Thousands of supporters of ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra rally in Bangkok, calling for PM Abhisit Vejjajiva to resign. Deadly car bomb blast in Baghdad March 26, 2009 at 7:44 am At least 16 people are killed and more than 30 others injured in a car bomb blast in northern Baghdad, officials say. Iran accepts US Afghan invitation March 26, 2009 at 7:27 am Iran agrees to attend a US-backed international conference on Afghanistan next week. Turning point March 26, 2009 at 7:18 am How Soviet Union allowed first platform for dissent Protest row sours opening F1 race March 26, 2009 at 7:15 am Formula 1 teams lodge a protest against the cars of three of their rivals ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Witherspoon Is a Hollywood Giant - Washington Post March 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm New York Daily News Witherspoon Is a Hollywood Giant Washington Post Reese Witherspoon has hit the (really) big time as the voice of a 49-foot-tall woman in "Monsters vs. Aliens." (Dreamworks Animation) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from ... Review: 'Monsters vs. Aliens' Los Angeles Times DreamWorks 3-D bet "Monsters" faces reality check Reuters San Francisco Chronicle - USA Today - Salon - Entertainment Weekly all 1,178 news articles Shawn Johnson Doesn't Miss a Step - TMZ.com March 26, 2009 at 10:30 pm New York Daily News Shawn Johnson Doesn't Miss a Step TMZ.com Hours after her alleged stalker pleaded not guilty, Shawn Johnson was in the studio rehearsing for "Dancing with the Stars." Shawn was all smiles--maybe because her new bodyguard, the big bald bluetooth-wearing dude, is watching her every move. Shawn Johnson Stalker Pleads Not Guilty Extra TV Man pleads not guilty to stalking Shawn Johnson The Associated Press Reality TV World - Radar Online - Los Angeles Times - New York Times all 957 news articles US needs better intelligence in Afghanistan, director says - CNN March 26, 2009 at 10:27 pm AFP US needs better intelligence in Afghanistan, director says CNN By Pam Benson WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States needs to improve its level of intelligence support for military operations in Afghanistan, the president's chief intelligence adviser said Thursday. Official: Mexico not in danger of collapse The Associated Press US Intelligence Chief: Mexico Will Not Become 'Failed State' Voice of America Reuters - AFP - Financial Times - Voltaire Network all 190 news articles 3 Inmates Who Escaped From Indiana Prison Captured in Nebraska ... - FOXNews March 26, 2009 at 10:20 pm WANE 3 Inmates Who Escaped From Indiana Prison Captured in Nebraska ... FOXNews Photos released by the Indiana Department of Correction: Jerry Sargent, 59, Bobby Cockerell III, 31, and Christopher Marshall, 49. 3 Escaped Inmates Apprehended In NE kypost.com Indiana Escapees Caught In Nebraska KETV.com CNN - Cincinnati.com - WLKY.com - WKRC TV Cincinnati all 237 news articles Fields' baskets send Pitt past Xavier 60-55 - The Associated Press March 26, 2009 at 10:20 pm New York Times Fields' baskets send Pitt past Xavier 60-55 The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - Levance Fields pointed Pittsburgh in the right direction just in time. Fields made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 50.9 seconds left, then scored off his steal as the top-seeded Panthers advanced to the regional finals for the first time in 35 ... Pittsburgh beats Xavier, 60-55, to reach NCAA Elite Eight The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Fields fuels Pitt past Xavier for first-ever trip to the Elite Eight USA Today WLWT - Newsday - United Press International - Cincinnati.com all 437 news articles Navistar eyes Monaco Coach assets - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 10:13 pm Navistar eyes Monaco Coach assets Reuters March 26 (Reuters) - US truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp (NAV.N) said it has issued a non-binding letter of intent to buy certain assets and assume certain liabilities of bankrupt recreational-vehicle maker Monaco Coach Corp (MCOAQ. 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Tesla unveils its all-electric, seven-seat sedan BusinessWeek Tesla Model S photo slide show with exterior, features San Jose Mercury News Los Angeles Times - CNN International - Wired Blogs - MarketWatch all 217 news articles Democrats Agree on Budget's Outline - Washington Post March 26, 2009 at 9:48 pm MiamiHerald.com Democrats Agree on Budget's Outline Washington Post By Lori Montgomery Congressional Democrats have advanced a streamlined version of President Obama's first budget request, as committees in both chambers endorsed a $3.5 trillion spending plan that clears the way for lawmakers to pursue the president's ... Video: Economy tops Obama's second news conference UPI US Senate Democrats move ahead with budget plan Reuters Christian Science Monitor - The Associated Press - MiamiHerald.com - The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau all 1,513 news articles Sri Lanka Tamils Call for Cease-Fire; Army Says Rebels Cornered - Bloomberg March 26, 2009 at 9:46 pm Boston Globe Sri Lanka Tamils Call for Cease-Fire; Army Says Rebels Cornered Bloomberg By Paul Tighe and Jay Shankar March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lanka's main Tamil political party called on the government to declare a cease-fire to protect civilians in the north, as the army said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is facing "imminent" ... UN Urges 'Humanitarian Pause' in Sri Lankan Fighting Voice of America US accuses Sri Lanka of shelling civilian areas International Herald Tribune USA Today - Reuters - BBC News - Aljazeera.net all 1,367 news articles Obama Seeks 'Strategy' Not 'Straightjacket' in Afghanistan - FOXNews March 26, 2009 at 9:34 pm Sify Obama Seeks 'Strategy' Not 'Straightjacket' in Afghanistan FOXNews The 4000 Army trainers are in additional to the contingent of 17000 Marines and Army personnel Obama already announced he would send into combat operations in Afghanistan. Video: Sources: More US Troops for Afghan War The Associated Press Obama war plan to 'defeat' Al-Qaeda AFP Reuters - Bloomberg - Voice of America - New York Times all 1,922 news articles Tejada Gets One Year of Probation - Washington Post March 26, 2009 at 9:28 pm ABC News Tejada Gets One Year of Probation Washington Post By Del Quentin Wilber Former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada yesterday was sentenced to one year of probation, fined $5000 and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for lying to Congress about his knowledge of ... Apologetic Tejada gets year of probation Minneapolis Star Tribune Tejada receives probation for perjury MLB.com The Associated Press - Sports Network - News 8 Austin - Houston Chronicle all 798 news articles Japan readies defence for North Korea rocket launch - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 9:14 pm Boston Globe Japan readies defence for North Korea rocket launch Reuters By Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japan on Friday ordered its military to prepare to intercept any dangerous debris that might fall on its territory if a missile launch planned by Pyongyang goes wrong. U.S. official challenges North Korea's satellite claim Los Angeles Times Japan ok's shoot-down of inbound NKorean rocket AFP Voice of America - Bloomberg - San Jose Mercury News - Telegraph.co.uk all 2,874 news articles Senate Moves to Expand National Service Programs - New York Times March 26, 2009 at 9:09 pm Washington Times Senate Moves to Expand National Service Programs New York Times By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON - The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to broadly expand national community service programs, increasing the number of positions to 250000 from 75000 and creating new cadres of volunteers focused on ... Senate Votes to Drastically Expand AmeriCorps FOXNews Senate votes to triple AmeriCorps, bolster service The Associated Press Reuters - Salt Lake Tribune - USA Today - Boston Globe all 154 news articles Pakistani and Afghan Taliban Unify in Face of US Influx - New York Times March 26, 2009 at 9:06 pm Boston Globe Pakistani and Afghan Taliban Unify in Face of US Influx New York Times Pakistanis attended a funeral for a victim of a United States missile attack just outside the North Waziristan region. By CARLOTTA GALL ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - After agreeing to bury their differences and unite forces, Taliban leaders based in Pakistan ... Taliban leader plans to reclaim Afghanistan, US says Los Angeles Times Taliban Attacks Leave 9 Policemen Dead Voice of America Aljazeera.net - AFP - NPR - The Associated Press all 924 news articles Tiger's focus keeps him in contention - FOXSports.com March 26, 2009 at 8:59 pm GolfDigest.com Tiger's focus keeps him in contention FOXSports.com by Robert Lusetich After more than 20 years of covering everything from election campaigns to the Olympic Games, Robert Lusetich will focus on his first love, golf, and specifically on the much-anticipated return to the fairways of the sport's king, ... Woods grinds his way around Bay Hill ESPN Tiger surges into contention at Bay Hill The Associated Press Seattle Post Intelligencer - PGA Tour - Golfweek.com - Rotoworld.com all 705 news articles Simonyi sets off to ISS as last space tourist - VNUNet.com March 26, 2009 at 8:53 pm BBC News Simonyi sets off to ISS as last space tourist VNUNet.com Charles Simonyi has successfully blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome to become the last space tourist, and the first to make a return trip. Video: American-Russian crew ready to blast off to ISS RT Microsoft Pioneer Is A Space Cowboy—Again ChannelWeb The Associated Press - Bizjournals.com - Scientific American - Independent all 554 news articles Treasury Maps New Era of Regulation - Wall Street Journal March 26, 2009 at 8:16 pm FOXNews Treasury Maps New Era of Regulation Wall Street Journal By DAMIAN PALETTA and JENNY STRASBURG WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner called on lawmakers Thursday to enact the most comprehensive changes to financial-market regulation since the New Deal, prompting hedge funds and others in the ... Video: Geithner Testifies Before House Committee The Associated Press Obama to discuss regulatory reform with bankers Reuters MiamiHerald.com - Forbes - FOXBusiness - The Associated Press all 9,992 news articles Clinton in Mexico, but Focus on Another Diplomat - New York Times March 26, 2009 at 7:57 pm USA Today Clinton in Mexico, but Focus on Another Diplomat New York Times By MARK LANDLER MONTERREY, Mexico - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, continuing her show of solidarity with Mexicans in their struggle against drug trafficking, toured a high-tech police base in Mexico City on Thursday and greeted diplomats ... 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Poor records slow food probes: US watchdog Reuters Investigators say food tracing system full of gaps The Associated Press Newsinferno.com - GovExec.com - New York Times - U.S. News & World Report all 1,120 news articles Hundreds threatened by rising rivers in Canada - The Associated Press March 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm Washington Post Hundreds threatened by rising rivers in Canada The Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Authorities warned hundreds of Manitoba residents along the Red River Thursday that they might have to evacuate as rising waters threaten to flood their homes. 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Nvidia Countersues Intel In Patent-Licensing Case Wall Street Journal Nvidia countersues Intel in licensing battle Reuters BusinessWeek - PC World - Bizjournals.com - EETimes.com all 51 news articles Tesla unveils four-door electric sedan - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 5:23 pm AFP Tesla unveils four-door electric sedan Reuters By Nichola Groom HAWTHORNE, California (Reuters) - Electric car start-up Tesla Motors Inc unveiled its newest, cheapest vehicle on Thursday, a four-door sedan that can carry five adults and could travel up to 300 miles per charge. Tesla unveils new 4-door Model S sedan Bizjournals.com New Tesla Model S Electric Sedan brings prices closer to Earth DVICE Greentech Media - Boston Globe - Fast Company - Los Angeles Business Journal all 103 news articles Fargo Flood Crest Is Still Ahead as North Dakota Rescues Mount - Bloomberg March 26, 2009 at 5:23 pm Washington Post Fargo Flood Crest Is Still Ahead as North Dakota Rescues Mount Bloomberg By Brian K. Sullivan March 26 (Bloomberg) -- North Dakota safety workers have rescued dozens of people from the swelling Red River, whose floodwaters may reach record heights within two days and delay the planting of the largest US spring-wheat crop. Video: Fargo readies for record flooding USA Today Fargo racing to protect against rising river International Herald Tribune New York Times - KNDO/KNDU - KSBY - News Channel 7 all 6,265 news articles Judge DreadWill American Idol's new rules ruin the show—or save it? - Slate March 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm E! Online Judge DreadWill American Idol's new rules ruin the show—or save it? Slate By Katherine MeizelPosted Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 5:18 PM ET Lil Rounds on American Idol Two weeks ago, I fell asleep during the Idol results show, and when I woke up, everything was different. American Idol predictions: Megan Joy Corkrey or Michael Sarver are ... Newsday POLL: Idol Makeovers! People Magazine Entertainment Weekly - FOXNews - EndScore - MTV.com all 670 news articles Man Charged with Arson in Downtown Fire - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis March 26, 2009 at 5:18 pm WISH Man Charged with Arson in Downtown Fire 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis By Stan Lehr A homeless man has been charged with arson in the luxury apartment fire two weeks ago on the downtown canal. The suspect is 22-year-old Brandon Burns. BREAKING: Man charged in Cosmopolitan blaze Indianapolis Business Journal Arrest made in canal condo fire Indianapolis Star INDYchannel.com - WISH - WTHR - Fox 28 all 17 news articles Wet Seal Q4 profit tops Street view - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 5:18 pm Wet Seal Q4 profit tops Street view Reuters March 26 (Reuters) - Specialty retailer Wet Seal Inc (WTSLA.O) posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, helped by lower expenses, and it forecast first-quarter results largely in line with market estimates. 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Bay Bridge lights to be turned off Saturday for earth hour San Jose Mercury News It's lights out in Miami and around world for Earth Hour 2009 MiamiHerald.com Bizjournals.com - FOXBusiness - Times of India - AFP all 982 news articles Sacramento lands $4.7M in US energy efficiency funding - Bizjournals.com March 26, 2009 at 5:17 pm WOWK Sacramento lands $4.7M in US energy efficiency funding Bizjournals.com The city of Sacramento will receive $4.7 million in energy efficiency funding from the US Department of Energy, Mayor Kevin Johnson said Thursday. Georgia could get another $67M for energy projects Atlanta Journal Constitution County Not Populated Enough For Federal Energy Grant Tampa Tribune EETimes.com - The Detroit News - Duluth News Tribune - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com all 132 news articles Clinton calls Mexico's drug violence 'intolerable' - The Associated Press March 26, 2009 at 5:10 pm guardian.co.uk Clinton calls Mexico's drug violence 'intolerable' The Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that ties between the United States and Mexico are facing tough new tests and vowed cooperation to end soaring drug-related violence along the border that she called ... Video: Reaction: Clinton aims to curtail drugs in Mexico UPI Clinton Says Mexico Drug Violence Reaches 'Intolerable' Level Bloomberg BBC News - CNN - AFP - Christian Science Monitor all 4,192 news articles Heavy snow moves into Colorado; blizzard threatens - The Associated Press March 26, 2009 at 5:00 pm The Associated Press Heavy snow moves into Colorado; blizzard threatens The Associated Press DENVER (AP) - A major spring snowstorm dumped at least a foot of snow across the Colorado-Wyoming state line on Thursday, canceling hundreds of flights, shutting down schools and making roads treacherous. Ritter declares blizzard emergency, activates National Guard to assist The Colorado Independent Flights canceled, schools closed in Colo snowstorm KRDO KXRM - Vail Daily News - Denver Post - Colorado Springs Gazette all 204 news articles Recent patent suits go after iPhone, iPod, iTunes, App Store - Ars Technica March 26, 2009 at 4:59 pm Product Reviews Recent patent suits go after iPhone, iPod, iTunes, App Store Ars Technica A recent lawsuit filed in the Eastern Texas District court complains of the iPhone's and iPod's abilities to download software and digital audio files, among other things. Apple refund clause: Bad for developers? CNET News Apple sued over itunes, App Store and iphone's camera TG Daily Bizjournals.com - BusinessWeek - Washington Post - San Francisco Chronicle all 184 news articles Alleged Shawn Johnson stalker arrested near 'Dancing with the Stars' - Reality TV World March 26, 2009 at 4:57 pm CTV.ca Alleged Shawn Johnson stalker arrested near 'Dancing with the Stars' Reality TV World By John Bracchitta, 03/26/2009 An alleged Shawn Johnson stalker who had two loaded guns in his car was arrested outside the set of Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday after trying to sneak into the studio to meet the 17-year-old Olympic gold medal ... FRI: Fear on 'Dancing' Extra TV Shawn Johnson's Alleged Crazed Fan Charged with Stalking People Magazine TMZ.com - MiamiHerald.com - E! Online - The Associated Press all 797 news articles 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' runs out of gas halfway through - New York Daily News March 26, 2009 at 4:53 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' runs out of gas halfway through New York Daily News What kid doesn't love monsters or aliens? Our unkillable affection for ghouls and creepazoids fuels "Monsters Vs. Aliens,"but like a B-movie spaceship made out of kitchen plates, the gas runs out halfway through. 'Monsters vs. Aliens': Monsters? Check. Aliens? Check. Jokes? Oops. Chicago Tribune Monsters vs. Aliens MiamiHerald.com Chicago Sun-Times - Boston Globe - MTV.com - CNN all 1,099 news articles Four homers prop up Yankees in win - MLB.com March 26, 2009 at 4:50 pm Four homers prop up Yankees in win MLB.com By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com Yankees at the plate: Derek Jeter hit leadoff, which is where he is expected to be in the Yankees' lineup on Opening Day. Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Yankees Kansas City Star Chamberlain picks up win over Phillies Rotoworld.com NJ.com - Pinstripe Alley all 17 news articles Google to Cut About 200 Jobs in Sales and Marketing - Bloomberg March 26, 2009 at 4:40 pm Reuters Google to Cut About 200 Jobs in Sales and Marketing Bloomberg By Brian Womack March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc., owner of the most used Internet search engine, will cut about 200 jobs in its sales and marketing operations as the recession weighs on revenue growth. Google cuts 200 in second reduction of downturn MarketWatch Google to Trim Nearly 200 Jobs Wall Street Journal Reuters - Bizjournals.com - New York Times - CNBC all 168 news articles Tejada gets year probation for misleading Congress - The Associated Press March 26, 2009 at 4:30 pm CBC.ca Tejada gets year probation for misleading Congress The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The prosecutor's words were delivered in the matter known as "The United States of America vs. Miguel O. Tejada," spoken during Thursday's 23-minute hearing in which the Houston Astros shortstop was sentenced to one year of probation ... Tejada receives probation for perjury MLB.com Tejada sentenced for lying to Congress Sports Network Reuters - ABC News - Houston Chronicle - SportingNews.com all 751 news articles Apple Says Developer Conference Slated For June - ChannelWeb March 26, 2009 at 4:26 pm CrunchGear Apple Says Developer Conference Slated For June ChannelWeb Apple on Thursday revealed plans to hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference from June 8-12 at San Francisco's Moscone Center, where more than 1000 Apple engineers will be on hand to talk about the latest advancements to the iPhone and Mac OS X ... Apple to host WWDC in early June CNET News Apple slates June dates for WWDC, touts Snow Leopard, iPhone 3.0 Computerworld Apple Insider - The Mac Observer - ZDNet - CNNMoney.com all 56 news articles Obama ditches Bush administration policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan - guardian.co.uk March 26, 2009 at 4:20 pm BBC News Obama ditches Bush administration policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan guardian.co.uk The Obama administration is concerned it has only a short window of opportunity - possibly as short as a year - to turn around Afghanistan and Pakistan before US public support begins to erode, according to diplomatic and military officials. Obama 'to increase Afghan force' BBC News Sources: Obama to add US troops in Afghanistan The Associated Press Wall Street Journal - AFP - New York Times - Xinhua all 1,553 news articles Police delayed NFL player as relative died - Dallas Morning News March 26, 2009 at 4:16 pm CBS News Police delayed NFL player as relative died Dallas Morning News AP A Dallas police officer who detained an NFL player in a hospital parking lot despite his pleas that his mother-in-law was dying inside has been placed on administrative leave. DASH CAM VIDEO: NFL player's mother-in-law dies while dealing with ... WCBD Running a Red Light Costs Ryan Moats Dearly NBC Washington KTUL - LocalNews8.com - Dallas Observer all 371 news articles N.Korea missile launch would be 'provocative'-US - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 4:04 pm CTV.ca N.Korea missile launch would be 'provocative'-US Reuters WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday that a missile launch by Pyongyang would be "provocative" and in violation of United Nations resolutions. Video: Clinton: NKorea Missile Plan 'Provocative' The Associated Press White House warns NKorea on April rocket launch The Associated Press Bloomberg - International Herald Tribune - AFP - CNN International all 2,704 news articles US doctors urge transparency on insurer payments - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm Chatter Shmatter US doctors urge transparency on insurer payments Reuters WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Requiring health insurers to be more open about how they set reimbursement rates for out-of-network medical services would save everyone money, the top US doctors group told Congress on Thursday. Doctors associations sue wellpoint Bizjournals.com Health Buzz: American Medical Association Sues WellPoint and Other ... U.S. News & World Report San Francisco Chronicle - Los Angeles Times - WTHR - FOXBusiness all 187 news articles Kennedy kin Skakel seeks new trial in 1975 murder - Reuters March 26, 2009 at 3:56 pm Reuters Kennedy kin Skakel seeks new trial in 1975 murder Reuters By Ted Lorson HARTFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - Lawyers for Kennedy relative Michael Skakel on Thursday sought a new trial to overturn his conviction in the 1975 murder of his 15-year-old neighbor, saying new evidence implicates other men. Skakel's attorneys argue for new trial in Conn. The Associated Press State Supreme Court hears Skakel appeal Stamford Advocate Hartford Courant - MarketWatch (press release) - Connecticut Post - Merced Sun-Star all 156 news articles Circumcision Reduces Rates of Two STDs - New York Times March 26, 2009 at 3:49 pm CTV.ca Circumcision Reduces Rates of Two STDs New York Times By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Male circumcision, already shown to reduce the incidence of HIV infection in men, also reduces transmission of both herpes simplex virus Type 2 and human papilloma virus, a new study has found. Circumcision reduces risk of herpes and HPV infection CNN Circumcision May Reduce Incidence of HIV, HSV-2, HPV Infection Medscape ABC News - TopNews United States - U.S. News & World Report - Wall Street Journal all 296 news articles Israel disputes Gaza death rates - BBC News March 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm Telegraph.co.uk Israel disputes Gaza death rates BBC News Israel says its calculation of the death toll from its assault on Gaza shows a much lower ratio of civilian deaths than other published figures. 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Biden: Social Security payments to begin in May The Associated Press Senior citizens will receive $250 under stimulus plan Bizjournals.com WRGB - Review Messenger - Danbury News Times all 197 news articles Jeter, Damon swap lineup spots - MLB.com March 26, 2009 at 2:59 pm MiamiHerald.com Jeter, Damon swap lineup spots MLB.com By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Yankees have liked seeing Johnny Damon bat second in their lineup so much, manager Joe Girardi intends to keep toying with the top of his lineup. Batting Jeter in leadoff spot could benefit Yankees ESPN CC Sabathia to start Yankee Stadium opener Newsday SportingNews.com - Reuters - New York Times - Rotoworld.com all 173 news articles