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Fire at Islamabad Marriott hotel - BBC News February 26, 2009 at 6:40 am PakTribune.com Fire at Islamabad Marriott hotel BBC News A fire has broken out in the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, months after the building was devastated by a bomb attack. Marriott Hotel ablaze in Pakistan CNN International Fire at Pakistani hotel five months after bomb Reuters UK The Associated Press - Channel News Asia - Hindustan Times - A Pakistan News all 59 news articles Europe Confidence at Record Low as Recession Deepens - Bloomberg February 26, 2009 at 6:38 am AFP Europe Confidence at Record Low as Recession Deepens Bloomberg By Emma Ross-Thomas Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- European confidence in the economic outlook dropped to the lowest on record in February, making action from the European Central Bank more urgent as the recession deepens. Euro zone sentiment hits new record low in February Reuters Euro zone company borrowing offers glimmer of hope Forbes The Associated Press - RTT News - The Canadian Press - AFP all 51 news articles The Lenten Sacrifice Catholics mark the 40 days and 40 nights - NBC Chicago February 26, 2009 at 6:37 am Boston Globe The Lenten Sacrifice Catholics mark the 40 days and 40 nights NBC Chicago Catholics mark Lent in a personal way with anything from giving up a favorite guilty pleasure to added participation in a charitable activity. As Lent begins, Christians kick off spiritual missions MiamiHerald.com With the economy faltering, Lenten faithful flock to churches San Gabriel Valley Tribune Chicago Sun-Times - Iowa City Press Citizen - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com - The Daily Advertiser all 367 news articles Obama's Budget Proposes Up to $750 Billion More Bank-Rescue Aid - Bloomberg February 26, 2009 at 6:18 am BBC News Obama's Budget Proposes Up to $750 Billion More Bank-Rescue Aid Bloomberg By Roger Runningen and Brian Faler Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama's first budget request would provide for as much as $750 billion in new aid to the financial industry, as well as for an overhaul of the US health-care system and a ... Video: Obama-Congress:" we will rebuild, we will recover" france24english Obama forecasts $1.75 trillion deficit this year Reuters FOXNews - Boston Globe - NECN - Los Angeles Times all 8,136 news articles Shares soar over 11% in Switzerland as 'Saint Ossie' arrives - MarketWatch February 26, 2009 at 6:17 am Straits Times Shares soar over 11% in Switzerland as 'Saint Ossie' arrives MarketWatch By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Swiss banking giant UBS AG were up over 11% in Switzerland on Thursday after the group announced that it was shaking up its top leadership, naming highly regarded ex-Credit Suisse ... UBS Names Former Credit Suisse Chief Gruebel as CEO Bloomberg UBS Annoints 'Saint Ossi' Forbes guardian.co.uk - Reuters - RTT News - Wealth Bulletin all 258 news articles Pakistani Police Clash With Protesters at Pro-Sharif Rallies - Bloomberg February 26, 2009 at 6:09 am Straits Times Pakistani Police Clash With Protesters at Pro-Sharif Rallies Bloomberg By Khalid Qayum Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Police used tear gas and batons on supporters of Pakistan's biggest opposition party during a second day of protests over a Supreme Court ban on political office for its leader, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, ... Lawmakers protest at locked Pakistani Parliament The Associated Press Thousands protest election ban on Pakistani opposition leaders Monsters and Critics.com AFP - Reuters India - شفاف الشرق الأوسط - Dallas Morning News all 976 news articles Obama sees war costs totaling $140 bln this year - Reuters February 26, 2009 at 6:05 am Voice of America Obama sees war costs totaling $140 bln this year Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama expects that the cost to the United States of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars will total just over $140 billion this year, according to a senior administration official. Clinton to Review Strategies with Pakistan, Afghan FMs Voice of America Obama to seek $200 bln for war effort: report AFP CNN - PRESS TV - Washington Post - Reuters India all 1,148 news articles Turkish airline accused over plane repairs - CNN International February 26, 2009 at 6:03 am Telegraph.co.uk Turkish airline accused over plane repairs CNN International By CNN's Ivan Watson ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- One week before Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 slammed into the ground short of the runway at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, a labor union representing airline workers accused company management of ignoring ... Video: Amsterdam Plane Crash Probed CBS Probe begins into Turkish jet crash Aljazeera.net Reuters - The Associated Press - Times Online - Bloomberg all 2,498 news articles Palestinian national unity talks begin in Cairo - Reuters February 26, 2009 at 6:01 am guardian.co.uk Palestinian national unity talks begin in Cairo Reuters By Alaa Shahine CAIRO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A dozen Palestinian groups met under Egyptian auspices in Cairo on Thursday at the start of a long-awaited dialogue which could reunite Palestinians after 18 months of schism between Gaza and the West Bank. Gazans seek end to bitter split BBC News Gaza School Is Student Refuge, Target for Israel, Palestinians Bloomberg Xinhua - Jerusalem Post - Reuters UK - AFP all 2,933 news articles TomTom to fight Microsoft in patent lawsuit - Reuters February 26, 2009 at 5:26 am Ars Technica TomTom to fight Microsoft in patent lawsuit Reuters AMSTERDAM, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Dutch navigation systems company TomTom (TOM2.AS) confirmed on Thursday Microsoft (MSFT.O) was taking legal action against the company in the United States and denied it had breached patent rights. TomTom Rejects Microsoft's Patent Infringement Claims CNNMoney.com Microsoft lawyer 'won't speculate' on more Linux suits CNET News SYS-CON Media - Register - Inquirer - Computerworld all 68 news articles School closings OKd - Chicago Sun-Times February 26, 2009 at 5:09 am Chicago Breaking News - Tribune School closings OKd Chicago Sun-Times BY ROSALIND ROSSI Education Reporter/rrossi@suntimes.com Chicago School Board members Wednesday approved plans to shutter or shake up 16 schools, despite angry complaints that they didn't tour all the buildings or read any transcripts of the public ... District is seeking millions in cutbacks San Diego Union Tribune Chicago schools moving ahead with closings Chicago Tribune San Jose Mercury News - Daily Democrat - The Desert Sun - Manteca Bulletin all 197 news articles Obamas praise Stevie Wonder at White House - CNN International February 26, 2009 at 5:00 am BBC News Obamas praise Stevie Wonder at White House CNN International President Obama says if it wasn't for Stevie Wonder's music, he and the first lady may not have dated. "I think it's fair to say that had I not been a Stevie Wonder fan, Michelle might not have dated me. Video: Raw Video: Obamas Honor Stevie Wonder AssociatedPress Wonder's in the (White) House for concert salute USA Today Reuters - The Associated Press - hellomagazine.com - BBC News all 678 news articles "Slumdog" kids feted as heroes after Oscar sweep - Reuters February 26, 2009 at 4:59 am Herald de Paris "Slumdog" kids feted as heroes after Oscar sweep Reuters MUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - With sweets, flower garlands and hordes of paparazzi, the child stars of "Slumdog Millionaire" were feted like true celebrities in India on Thursday as the nation celebrated the film's Oscar haul earlier this week. Video: 'Slumdog Millionaire', Oscar for best picture france24english 'Slumdog' child actors return to heroes' welcome The Associated Press Monsters and Critics.com - Southtown Star - Hindustan Times - New York Times all 6,584 news articles Obamas' pet preference gives some pause - Boston Globe February 26, 2009 at 4:54 am FOXNews Obamas' pet preference gives some pause Boston Globe Portuguese water dogs, bred to work with fishermen and known for their high energy, are notoriously hard to handle. (Mary Altaffer/ Associated Press) By Michael Levenson President Obama hasn't even filled his Cabinet. Obamas plan to get rescue Portuguese water dog Newsday A First Dog's been found! Philadelphia Inquirer Chicago Tribune - Reuters - Los Angeles Times - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com all 661 news articles Price (36) is right for UConn - Boston Globe February 26, 2009 at 4:37 am Washington Post Price (36) is right for UConn Boston Globe Victory No. 800 reminded Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun of something his father once told him as a boy: You're always going to be judged by the company you keep. UCONN beats MU, DJ out for the yr Rutgers University Connecticut Beats Marquette, Giving Calhoun 800th Victory New York Times USA Today - San Francisco Chronicle - NECN - ESPN all 400 news articles RBS Posts Biggest Loss in British Corporate History - New York Times February 26, 2009 at 4:26 am The Australian RBS Posts Biggest Loss in British Corporate History New York Times By JULIA WERDIGIER LONDON - Reporting the biggest annual loss in British corporate history, the Royal Bank of Scotland on Thursday became the first bank to sign up to the British government's asset protection plan, designed to repair the economy and ... UK Stocks Advance, Led by Banks; Royal Bank of Scotland Soars Bloomberg Ulster Bank 'has solid future' BBC News Forbes - Formula 1 - Reuters - AFP all 1,034 news articles In diet, it's calories that count - Boston Globe February 26, 2009 at 3:59 am CTV British Columbia In diet, it's calories that count Boston Globe By Elizabeth Cooney In the long run, it's the calories - not the fat, nor protein, nor carbs - that matter, according to a new study comparing diets. It's Not What You Eat, It's How Much ABC News In 4-diet study, all lost weight if they watched their calories USA Today New York Times - Reuters - Chicago Sun-Times - WebMD all 372 news articles Bangladesh PM threatens mutineers - BBC News February 26, 2009 at 3:56 am guardian.co.uk Bangladesh PM threatens mutineers BBC News Bangladesh's prime minister has warned she will take tough action against mutinous border guards unless they surrender their weapons immediately. Bangladesh mutiny: troops told to lay down guns as tanks roll ... guardian.co.uk Report: Army tanks roll toward Bangladeshi capital The Associated Press Aljazeera.net - AFP - Xinhua - Reuters India all 2,089 news articles Marbury is biding time - Boston Globe February 26, 2009 at 3:34 am CBC.ca Marbury is biding time Boston Globe By Marc J. Spears LOS ANGELES - After Stephon Marbury's outspokenness seemed to hurt more than help in New York, the former Knicks guard would rather be quiet now than speak frankly about what could be in Boston. Stephon Marbury a tough fit for Celtics New York Daily News Knicks need New York kind of guy in 2010 Newsday New York Times - Boston Herald - FOXSports.com - Yahoo! Sports all 652 news articles Woods off to a fast start at Match Play - Boston Globe February 26, 2009 at 3:34 am Brisbane Times Woods off to a fast start at Match Play Boston Globe By Michael Whitmer With the Arizona desert serving as the backdrop and his unheralded Aussie opponent along for the ride as an unofficial afterthought, Tiger Woods popped the cork on his PGA Tour comeback yesterday, not knowing exactly how long it ... Tiger Woods returns with a bang Los Angeles Times Woods Returns as He Left: A Winner New York Times FOXSports.com - The Associated Press - Newsday - San Francisco Chronicle all 2,225 news articles Food poisoning strikes 1 in 4 Americans each year - San Jose Mercury News February 26, 2009 at 3:09 am CBS News Food poisoning strikes 1 in 4 Americans each year San Jose Mercury News By Mike Stobbe AP ATLANTA - Next time you have a case of diarrhea that lasts a day or more, chances are better than 1 in 3 that it was food poisoning. Peanut Recall's Ripples Feel Like a Tidal Wave for Some Companies New York Times Salmonella outbreak may linger for 2 years Atlanta Journal Constitution Boston Globe - Bizjournals.com - Houston Chronicle - Vineland Daily Journal all 589 news articles Octuplets mother fears infants will be kept from her - Reuters February 26, 2009 at 2:10 am Sydney Morning Herald Octuplets mother fears infants will be kept from her Reuters By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's octuplets mom has told television therapist Dr. Phil McGraw that she fears not being allowed to take her newborns home from the hospital until she proves that she has the means to care for them. Dr. Phil speaks out for octuplets and their siblings Chicago Tribune Vivid and Nadya Suleman to make – a porno??? Boston Herald New York Daily News - Los Angeles Times - San Francisco Chronicle - The Associated Press all 1,944 news articles President Obama set to offer details of massive spending plan - New York Daily News February 26, 2009 at 1:56 am China Daily President Obama set to offer details of massive spending plan New York Daily News BY Kenneth R. Bazinet and Michael Mcauliff WASHINGTON - After two days of soaring rhetoric, President Obama will show his plan to make good on his promises on Thursday by unveiling the biggest federal budget proposal in history. House Bill Draws Criticism From GOP Washington Post President Barack Obama's pledge to cut deficit in half a huge ... Chicago Tribune New York Times - Detroit Free Press - Salon - Reuters all 948 news articles Steve Jobs Probably Won't Return To Apple - PC World February 25, 2009 at 10:44 pm Brisbane Times Steve Jobs Probably Won't Return To Apple PC World Regardless of what Apple honchos said at today's shareholder meeting, I have come to the sad conclusion that Steve Jobs will never return to the helm at Apple. Apple board defends disclosures on Jobs' health San Francisco Chronicle Only CNBC shocked at Apple's media rules CNET News Bloomberg - New York Times - Macworld - ChannelWeb all 561 news articles Microsoft to Launch Windows Mobile 7 Next Year - PC Magazine February 25, 2009 at 5:43 pm Ars Technica Microsoft to Launch Windows Mobile 7 Next Year PC Magazine by Mark Hachman Microsoft will launch the next major iteration of Windows Mobile, or Windows Mobile 7, in 2010, according to Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer. Microsoft Readying Low-cost Windows Server OS PC World Yahoo CFO says not opposed to search sale Reuters Ars Technica - ChannelWeb - TG Daily - TechNewsWorld all 602 news articles Dunn Doesn't Mention Being Cut During Talk At School - Tampa Tribune February 25, 2009 at 4:47 pm TVNZ Dunn Doesn't Mention Being Cut During Talk At School Tampa Tribune Warrick Dunn speaks to students Wednesday afternoon at Brooks-DeBartelo Collegiate High School. He said nothing about being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with school co-founder Derrick Brooks and three other teammates the same day. Bucs Release Brooks, Four Others Washington Post Brooks, Dunn done in Tampa Bay ESPN Atlanta Journal Constitution - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - The Associated Press - United Press International all 230 news articles Sales of existing US homes, house prices drop - Reuters February 25, 2009 at 4:46 pm Reuters Sales of existing US homes, house prices drop Reuters By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Sales of previously owned homes plunged in January, reversing the previous month's jump, and prices spiraled to a six-year low as the deepening recession and rising joblessness took their toll. Home sales sink unexpectedly, lowest since 1997 The Associated Press US home sales, inventories plummet in Jan. Bizjournals.com CNNMoney.com - MarketWatch - Bizjournals.com - The Associated Press all 735 news articles Tiger Woods returns with a roar, leads match at halfway point - Los Angeles Times February 25, 2009 at 4:45 pm USA Today Tiger Woods returns with a roar, leads match at halfway point Los Angeles Times Tiger Woods plays a bunker shot on the third hole during the first round of the Accenture Match Play Championships at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Ariz. Video: Fit As Ever, Woods Ready for Rush of Competing AssociatedPress Don't expect to see any rust on Tiger FOXSports.com Washington Post - New York Times - PGA Tour - The Associated Press all 1,474 news articles 5 Must-Have Web Freebies for Amazon's Kindle 2 - NetworkWorld.com February 25, 2009 at 4:39 pm guardian.co.uk 5 Must-Have Web Freebies for Amazon's Kindle 2 NetworkWorld.com By David Murphy , PC World , 02/25/2009 The concept of "hacking" the Kindle 2 hasn't gotten very far off the ground--Amazon's newest e-reader has barely seen the light of day. Cost-Justifying the Kindle 2 PC World Kindle 2 gets naked CNET News BetaNews - Yahoo! Tech - CrunchGear - BusinessWeek all 304 news articles Apple shareholders re-elect board despite concerns - MarketWatch February 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm AFP Apple shareholders re-elect board despite concerns MarketWatch By Rex Crum & Dan Gallagher, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shareholders of Apple Inc. voted Wednesday to re-elect the company's board of directors despite concerns related to disclosures, or lack thereof, about the health of Chief ... Apple Tells Shareholders That Jobs Will Return New York Times Apple Board Defends Jobs Health Disclosures CNNMoney.com Bizjournals.com - USA Today - CNBC - CNET News all 428 news articles Windows Mobile 7 On Tap For 2010 - ChannelWeb February 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm TrustedReviews Windows Mobile 7 On Tap For 2010 ChannelWeb By Rick Whiting, ChannelWeb Microsoft aims to get Windows Mobile 7, the next major release of Microsoft's mobile operating system, out the door to partners and customers sometime in 2010, CEO Steve Ballmer told analysts Tuesday. Microsoft Readying Low-cost Windows Server OS PC World Ballmer calls Apple a competitor for OS, but not smartphones Ars Technica Computerworld - CNET News - InformationWeek - Techtree.com all 448 news articles A-Rod's power gives Yanks first win - MLB.com February 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm ESPN A-Rod's power gives Yanks first win MLB.com By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com Yankees at the plate: Third baseman Alex Rodriguez, making his first appearance in a game since his admission of using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03, belted a two-run home run in his first official at-bat against ... Poll Finds Limited Support for Rodriguez New York Times Alex Rodriguez booed - then hits home run - as Yankees open spring ... New York Daily News The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - ESPN - National Post all 331 news articles Obama Budget Would Create $634 Billion Health-Care Fund - Washington Post February 25, 2009 at 4:28 pm guardian.co.uk Obama Budget Would Create $634 Billion Health-Care Fund Washington Post By Ceci Connolly President Obama intends to release a budget tomorrow that creates a 10-year, $634 billion "reserve fund" to partially pay for a vast expansion of the US health care system, an overhaul that many experts project will cost as much as $1 ... Video: Obama-Congress:" we will rebuild, we will recover" france24english Obama calls for stricter government oversight of Wall Street Reuters CNN - The Associated Press - Bloomberg - MSNBC all 6,880 news articles First Lady Michelle Obama: First Dog Coming to White House in April - U.S. News & World Report February 25, 2009 at 4:27 pm guardian.co.uk First Lady Michelle Obama: First Dog Coming to White House in April U.S. News & World Report By Michael Saul Woof to the Chief: The First Dog will arrive at the White House in April. In an exclusive interview with People magazine hitting stands Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about her marriage, life in the White House and, ... New house, old rules for first daughters MSNBC First Dog will be a rescued Portuguese water dog, says Michelle Obama Los Angeles Times Boston Globe - AFP - The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau - The Associated Press all 481 news articles Bangladesh mutineers 'surrender' - BBC News February 25, 2009 at 4:25 pm ABC News Bangladesh mutineers 'surrender' BBC News Bangladeshi border guards who staged an armed mutiny have begun laying down their arms, cabinet minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak has told reporters. Bangladesh Agrees to Pardon Rebel Border Guards if They End Mutiny Voice of America Bangladesh rebel guards surrender arms: TV AFP Washington Post - The Associated Press - Christian Science Monitor - Bloomberg all 1,119 news articles Obama Will Mix Taxes, Spending Cuts to Fund Health Reform - Wall Street Journal February 25, 2009 at 4:23 pm Boston Globe Obama Will Mix Taxes, Spending Cuts to Fund Health Reform Wall Street Journal By LAURA MECKLER WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will propose a combined $634 billion in upper-income tax increases and cuts to government health spending over 10 years to fund a new program aimed at getting health coverage to all Americans, ... PREVIEW-Obama budget may offer Medicare reform clues Reuters 3 Biggest Health Insurance Myths U.S. News & World Report Bizjournals.com - Atlanta Journal Constitution - CQPolitics.com - iHealthBeat all 262 news articles Bernanke Says Mark-to-Market Accounting Rule Should Be Improved - Bloomberg February 25, 2009 at 4:20 pm TVNZ Bernanke Says Mark-to-Market Accounting Rule Should Be Improved Bloomberg By Ian Katz Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said accounting standard-setters need to figure out how the mark-to-market rule blamed for worsening the global financial crisis should be followed when assets aren't readily ... Video: MoneyWatch CBS Bernanke confident can keep US inflation at bay Washington Post Reuters - MarketWatch - Forbes - Wall Street Journal all 3,280 news articles Salazar to rewrite Bush's oil-shale plan - Houston Chronicle February 25, 2009 at 4:19 pm Salazar to rewrite Bush's oil-shale plan Houston Chronicle By DANIEL WHITTEN Bloomberg News Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is withdrawing leases the Bush administration offered for the extraction of oil from shale on federal land, and will develop a new plan with higher royalty rates. Interior's Salazar withdraws oil lease offering Bizjournals.com DOI To Offer New R&D Oil Shale Lease Sale CNNMoney.com MarketWatch - Oil & Gas Journal - SmartBrief - Examiner.com all 141 news articles Mother of octuplets says public backlash to her is caused by recession - Los Angeles Times February 25, 2009 at 4:16 pm E! Online Mother of octuplets says public backlash to her is caused by recession Los Angeles Times Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman said the public outrage against her is being fueled in part by the bad economy. "One of the primary reasons is the economy right now," Suleman told Dr. Octuplets mother offered $1M porn contract San Francisco Chronicle Not Fit For Kids? Exclusive Video Inside Octo-Mom's Home Radar Online FOXNews - CBS News - ChattahBox - HispanicBusiness.com all 1,794 news articles US House clears $410 bln spending for fiscal 2009 - Reuters February 25, 2009 at 4:11 pm The Associated Press US House clears $410 bln spending for fiscal 2009 Reuters By Jeremy Pelofsky WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives approved a $410 billion bill on Wednesday to fund government operations through the end of fiscal 2009, despite Republican objections to additional ... House passes $410 billion fiscal year 2009 spending bill CNN House Approves $410 Billion 'Omnibus' Spending Bill Bloomberg FOXNews - The Associated Press - MarketWatch - Diverse all 674 news articles FDA Halts New Applications From Indian Drug Maker's Plant - U.S. News & World Report February 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm The Money Times FDA Halts New Applications From Indian Drug Maker's Plant U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- US health officials have halted the review of any new drug applications from a Ranbaxy Laboratories plant in India after determining the facility was falsifying scientific data. Ranbaxy Drug Reviews Ended by US on Falsehood Claim Bloomberg FDA Halts All Ranbaxy Generic Drug Reviews HealthKnowItAll Wall Street Journal Blogs - Business Standard - Hindustan Times - The Associated Press all 184 news articles US holds 750 in drug cartel raids - BBC News February 25, 2009 at 3:50 pm BBC News US holds 750 in drug cartel raids BBC News US federal agents have arrested some 750 people across the country in a crackdown on Mexican drug cartels, US Attorney General Eric Holder has said. Video: Holder Announces Sweeping Drug Arrests AssociatedPress US arrests 48 in sweep against Mexico drug cartel Reuters Bloomberg - FOXNews - AFP - ABC News all 355 news articles Treasury Releases Details of 'Stress Tests' for Major Banks - Washington Post February 25, 2009 at 3:36 pm Globe and Mail Treasury Releases Details of 'Stress Tests' for Major Banks Washington Post President Obama called for stronger regulation of the financial sector Wednesday, unveiling principles that will guide development of new rules for banks during the next four weeks. Banks rise on nationalization, stress test hope Reuters Meltdown 101: Understanding financial stress tests The Associated Press Los Angeles Times - FOXNews - Bloomberg - Financial Times all 2,083 news articles Microsoft Issues Patch For IE8 On Windows 7 - InformationWeek February 25, 2009 at 3:35 pm NewsOXY Microsoft Issues Patch For IE8 On Windows 7 InformationWeek By Paul McDougall Microsoft has released a patch for Windows 7 Beta that will allow the Internet Explorer 8 browser to perform more reliably on the new operating system. IE8 compatibility and reliability update for Windows 7 beta Ars Technica Browser boosts, open source on Microsoft's list CNET News BetaNews - ZDNet - JURIST - Bizjournals.com all 362 news articles Jonas Brothers movie: On the scene at the G-rated Hollywood premiere - Entertainment Weekly February 25, 2009 at 3:13 pm Just Jared Jr. Jonas Brothers movie: On the scene at the G-rated Hollywood premiere Entertainment Weekly It seemed ironic that on Fat Tuesday, the last hedonistic day of Mardi Gras, I attended what will probably be the most wholesome premiere of the year for Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. Which Jonas Brother Will Get Married First? MTV.com Can the Jonas Brothers outperform Miley Cyrus? Los Angeles Times Boston Herald - MSNBC - Grand Forks Herald - Celebuzz all 385 news articles Obama taps former governor Locke as commerce chief - Reuters February 25, 2009 at 3:09 pm Washington Post Obama taps former governor Locke as commerce chief Reuters By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated former Washington state Governor Gary Locke to be US commerce secretary, turning to a West Coast politician with a history of working with China after his two ... Obama Says Locke Will Be Ambassador for US Business Bloomberg The day in photos: Wednesday - Washington, D.C. Los Angeles Times Boston Globe - Baltimore Sun - Wall Street Journal - Washington Post all 1,369 news articles Britney's Ex Surrenders to Face Assault Charges - People Magazine February 25, 2009 at 2:39 pm New Zealand Herald Britney's Ex Surrenders to Face Assault Charges People Magazine By Oliver Jones A day after an arrest warrant was issued, Adnan Ghalib, the photographer ex-boyfriend of Britney Spears, found himself on the other end of the paparazzi lens. Restraining orders extended in Spears case The Associated Press Britney Spears' hairdresser takes witness stand Los Angeles Times Radar Online - OK! Magazine - E! Online - TMZ.com all 808 news articles Biden Asks For Web Site's 'Number' - FOXNews February 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm FOXNews Biden Asks For Web Site's 'Number' FOXNews The vice president made a techie gaffe Wednesday as he asked an aide to tell him a Web site's "number," stirring questions online whether he knows how the Web works. Video: VP Biden Defends Stimulus CBS Biden Takes to Airwaves to Defend Stimulus Washington Post The Associated Press - USA Today - WTAJ - The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau all 423 news articles Making plane crashes less deadly - BBC News February 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm Brisbane Times Making plane crashes less deadly BBC News By Chris Yates The crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 is the most recent in a spate of aircraft accidents in which the number of fatalities has been mercifully low, demonstrating in the clearest possible terms that air travel continues to be one of ... Video: Crashed Turkish Airliner's Black Boxes Found AssociatedPress Turkish Air Crash Is Fourth Fatal Incident Since 1994 Bloomberg Xinhua - Times Online - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Deutsche Welle all 2,003 news articles China rights 'worsened', says US - BBC News February 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm Telegraph.co.uk China rights 'worsened', says US BBC News The US state department has criticised China in an annual report on human rights around the world. China's human rights record worsened in some areas in 2008, including the repression of dissidents and of minorities in Tibet, the report said. Outlook on China: peaceful partner or warmonger? Christian Science Monitor US hits China on human rights The Associated Press Reuters - Aljazeera.net - AFP - Telegraph.co.uk all 3,195 news articles