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No change to euro entry rules now, maybe later-EU leaders - Reuters March 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm Sofia Echo No change to euro entry rules now, maybe later-EU leaders Reuters By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, March 1 (Reuters) - Changing euro zone entry rules now would be a mistake, European Union leaders agreed on Sunday, but they left the door ajar for a possible shortening of the currency stability test in the future. EU leaders fail to agree on bailout fund for eastern members Xinhua 'Iron curtain' fears over EU summit Aljazeera.net Bloomberg - The Associated Press - AFP - Reuters all 1,100 news articles Jonas Brothers hit flat note at box office - Reuters March 1, 2009 at 2:22 pm E! Online Jonas Brothers hit flat note at box office Reuters LOS ANGELES, March 1 (Reuters) - Teen idols the Jonas Brothers got beaten up by a pistol-packing granny at the weekend box office in North America, failing to live up to the hype generated by their concert movie. 'Madea' tops 'Jonas Brothers' for a second box office win Entertainment Weekly 'Madea' keeps 'Jonas Brothers' in their place at the box office USA Today Hollywood Today Newsmagazine - E! Online - The Business Insider - MTV.com all 1,098 news articles March storm may dump up to 14 inches of snow on city by morning - New York Daily News March 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm Duluth News Tribune March storm may dump up to 14 inches of snow on city by morning New York Daily News BY Erica Pearson New Yorkers will wake up to 10 to 14 inches of snow tomorrow, and a winter storm warning is in effect until 6 am, according to the National Weather Service. Snowy one-two punch to sock area Boston Globe Rare snow blankets South as East braces for storm The Associated Press MSNBC - Bloomberg - Newsday - Philadelphia Inquirer all 922 news articles Hariri murder court opens at The Hague - Telegraph.co.uk March 1, 2009 at 2:11 pm BBC News Hariri murder court opens at The Hague Telegraph.co.uk The international tribunal set up to try the suspected killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has opened in The Hague amid concern its work could affect thawing relations between Syria and the West. Video: Hariri tribunal opens its doors in The Hague - 01 Mar 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Q+A: UN court to pursue killers of Lebanon's Hariri Reuters Voice of America - Xinhua - The Associated Press - Reuters UK all 988 news articles KS GOP: Sebelius "another unqualified cabinet appointment" - Kansas City Star March 1, 2009 at 2:08 pm BBC News KS GOP: Sebelius "another unqualified cabinet appointment" Kansas City Star Here's what the KS Republican Party had to say this morning about the news that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, will head up HHS: Topeka, KS—Today, the Kansas Republican Party released this statement following the announcement that Governor ... Video: Source: Obama Taps Sebelius for HHS Secretary AssociatedPress Choice of Sebelius likely to renew abortion debate USA Today MSNBC - The Associated Press - BBC News - NY1 all 899 news articles Researchers find safer way to make stem cells - Reuters March 1, 2009 at 2:07 pm Globe and Mail Researchers find safer way to make stem cells Reuters By Ben Hirschler LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Researchers said on Sunday they had found a safer way to transform ordinary skin cells into powerful stem cells in a move that could eventually remove the need to use human embryos. 'Ethical' stem cell creation hope BBC News Researchers make stem cell breakthrough PhysOrg.com CTV.ca - The Canadian Press - Globe and Mail - AFP all 36 news articles Lions DE Corey Smith missing off Florida coast - Detroit Free Press March 1, 2009 at 2:05 pm ABC News Lions DE Corey Smith missing off Florida coast Detroit Free Press A member of the Lions is among a group of four boaters the US Coast Guard is searching for off the coast of Tampa after the group did not return from a fishing trip that left shore early Saturday, the Coast Guard said. Agent: 2 NFL players among Fla. missing boaters The Associated Press Family and friends still holding out hope for missing kayaker MSNBC DetNews.com - FOXNews - WXYZ - Tampa Bay Newspapers all 473 news articles Israel threatens painful response to Gaza rockets - The Associated Press March 1, 2009 at 2:01 pm Jakarta Post Israel threatens painful response to Gaza rockets The Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert threatened a painful response to Palestinian rocket fire menacing southern Israel, suggesting Sunday that the blistering offensive against Gaza Strip militants fell short of its goals. Video: Exclusive: Interview with Tony Blair on Gaza - 01 Mar 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Clinton Arrives in Egypt to Address Israel-Palestinian Conflict Bloomberg AFP - Xinhua - Voice of America - CNN all 3,693 news articles Relay for Life plans under way - Marlborough Enterprise March 1, 2009 at 1:56 pm News 10NBC Relay for Life plans under way Marlborough Enterprise By Mary Wenzel/Daily News staff The 2009 Relay For Life of Marlboro-Hudson has kicked off its annual campaign to join the local American Cancer Society's fight against cancer May 29 and 30. U of R gets grant for cancer research MSNBC For the cure Laurel Leader Call Starkville Daily News - Princeton Times Leader - Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel - The Press all 16 news articles Obama Will Seek More Aid for Banks If Necessary, Orszag Says - Bloomberg March 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm FOXNews Obama Will Seek More Aid for Banks If Necessary, Orszag Says Bloomberg By Ian Katz March 1 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama's administration will seek congressional approval for as much as $750 billion in new aid to bolster US financial institutions if it is needed, White House budget director Peter Orszag said. Obama to Sign Spending Bill With Earmarks Wall Street Journal US Republicans gear up for budget battle Sydney Morning Herald The Associated Press - Voice of America - Newsday - Los Angeles Times all 4,652 news articles Budget Battle Begins: Historic Ideological Shift - ABC News March 1, 2009 at 1:52 pm ABC News Budget Battle Begins: Historic Ideological Shift ABC News By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ President Obama said he expected a vicious fight over his budget, and this weekend he got the first taste of battle. Video: Rush Limbaugh: 'Conservatives Love People' AssociatedPress Emanuel: Rush Prays For Obama's Failure CBS News Salon - FOXNews - The Associated Press - Washington Times all 224 news articles Bangladesh hunts for mutiny leaders - Aljazeera.net March 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm USA Today Bangladesh hunts for mutiny leaders Aljazeera.net Bangladesh is launching a manhunt for about 1000 border guards who have fled their base after a mutiny in which more than 80 officers were killed. Video: Search for bodies underway in Bangladesh - 01 March 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Bangladesh Border Guards Returning to Post After Violent Mutiny Voice of America Financial Times - CNN International - BBC News - The Associated Press all 5,154 news articles AIG May Get $30 Billion in Additional US Capital - Bloomberg March 1, 2009 at 1:18 pm Voice of America AIG May Get $30 Billion in Additional US Capital Bloomberg By Hugh Son and Rebecca Christie March 1 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc., the insurer deemed too important to fail, may get a commitment for as much as $30 billion in new government capital after a record quarterly loss, ... AIG to get up to extra $30 billion in Fed assistance: WSJ MarketWatch AIG in get new $30bn lifeline Financial Times Wall Street Journal - Reuters - TheStreet.com - New York Times all 603 news articles Nationals GM Bowden resigns - Sports Network March 1, 2009 at 1:18 pm CBC.ca Nationals GM Bowden resigns Sports Network Viera, FL (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals senior vice president and general manager Jim Bowden resigned from his position Sunday morning. Nats general manager Bowden resigns MLB.com Bowden Resigns as General Manager of Nationals Washington Post The Associated Press - Washington Times - ESPN - East Coast Bias all 296 news articles Santana throws, then heads to New York for MRI - FOXSports.com March 1, 2009 at 1:16 pm National Post Santana throws, then heads to New York for MRI FOXSports.com by Kevin Kernan, New York Post Johan Santana looked sharp throwing 35 pitches this morning in his bullpen session. Wisely, the New York Mets are sending him for an MRI tomorrow. Mets' ace Santana returning to NY for MRI on elbow The Associated Press Mets ace Johan Santana throws off mound, says he feels 'fine' New York Daily News MLB.com - Sports Network - Rotowire - Bloomberg all 165 news articles Top US military chief in Iran nuclear weapon claim - CNN International March 1, 2009 at 12:42 pm Malaysia Star Top US military chief in Iran nuclear weapon claim CNN International (CNN) -- Iran likely has enough material to make a nuclear weapon, US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen told CNN's John King Sunday. Top Defense Officials: Iran Has Fissile Material for Nuke, but No ... FOXNews US: Iran has enough material for bomb Jerusalem Post Bloomberg - PRESS TV - Xinhua - AFP all 270 news articles Berkshire's Buffett cops to mistakes, likes long-term horizon - MarketWatch March 1, 2009 at 11:58 am guardian.co.uk Berkshire's Buffett cops to mistakes, likes long-term horizon MarketWatch By MarketWatch Berkshire Hathaway suffered through the company's worst year on record during 2008, Warren Buffett says. In his widely read letter to shareholders, the billionaire investor sees the US economy in a "shambles" through 2009 but forecasts ... Buffett fund drops $11.5bn in worst ever year guardian.co.uk Excerpts from Warren Buffett's annual letter BusinessWeek Bloomberg - Reuters - Seeking Alpha - Newsweek all 1,397 news articles 'An Original': Ex-Colleagues Praise Paul Harvey - ABC News March 1, 2009 at 11:28 am ABC News 'An Original': Ex-Colleagues Praise Paul Harvey ABC News His peers and followers looked up to him as an "original," "the best," the Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig of radio. Paul Harvey, far right, participates in a ceremony to induct members into the Museum of Broadcast... After talk radio pioneer Paul Harvey's ... Video: Broadcasting Pioneer Paul Harvey Dead at 90 AssociatedPress Paul Harvey Chicago Tribune Entertainment Weekly - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Chicago Sun-Times - Reuters all 819 news articles Bill Belichick doesn't deliver friendly favor - Boston Herald March 1, 2009 at 11:10 am SkySports Bill Belichick doesn't deliver friendly favor Boston Herald By Ron Borges Scott Pioli soon may learn there is no such thing as friends in the NFL, especially when they used to employ you as their gofer. Cassel deal sets up Stafford for draft fall? Rotoworld.com Chiefs Acquire Cassel and Vrabel From Pats for Second-Round Pick Washington Post Detroit Free Press - San Francisco Chronicle - Kansas City Star all 707 news articles ASEAN Urges Burma to Release Political Prisoners - Voice of America March 1, 2009 at 10:34 am Washington Post ASEAN Urges Burma to Release Political Prisoners Voice of America By Daniel Schearf The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has ended its summit in Thailand with a short statement encouraging Burma to release political prisoners and allow democracy. At Asean, reaching out to regular people International Herald Tribune ASEAN leaders want forex swap pact ready in April Reuters Wall Street Journal - Xinhua - The Associated Press - AFP all 1,354 news articles Abu Dhabi reviewing Citigroup investment -sources - Reuters March 1, 2009 at 9:10 am Seattle Post Intelligencer Abu Dhabi reviewing Citigroup investment -sources Reuters By Stanley Carvalho ABU DHABI, March 1 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi is assessing its $7.5 billion investment in Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) as the bank's problems deepen and consequences of a possible nationalisation become clearer, according to ... Video: Feb. 27: Wall Street Slides on Citigroup-gov't. AssociatedPress S&P 500 Drops to 12-Year Low as Citigroup, Humana, SLM Retreat Bloomberg CNNMoney.com - MarketWatch - Bloomberg - Bloomberg all 3,087 news articles Passengers get sick aboard cruise ship - San Jose Mercury News March 1, 2009 at 7:35 am Ontario Now Passengers get sick aboard cruise ship San Jose Mercury News AP SAN DIEGO—A Holland American cruise ship returned to San Diego from Mexico after more than 100 passengers contracted the norovirus and became sick. 106 People Contract Norovirus On Cruise Ship I Really Should Study "Sick Ship" Scrubbed Before Setting Sail MSNBC eMaxHealth.com - Ontario Now - KFMB - HealthKnowItAll all 31 news articles Zack Snyder, 'Watchmen's' watched man - Los Angeles Times March 1, 2009 at 3:04 am Los Angeles Times Zack Snyder, 'Watchmen's' watched man Los Angeles Times Clay Enos / Warner Bros. / AP "I will tell you this: It's not a movie people have seen before. It's truly ambitious, and it's great to be part of that no matter what happens. For fans, only a super 'Watchmen' movie can save the day New York Daily News Time to watch 'Watchmen' Chicago Sun-Times CBS News - Newsday - Baltimore Sun - MiamiHerald.com all 142 news articles Asean Leaders Push for Integration Amid Rising Protectionism - Bloomberg February 28, 2009 at 9:37 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer Asean Leaders Push for Integration Amid Rising Protectionism Bloomberg By Shamim Adam March 1 (Bloomberg) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will lay out today the region's plan to become a European Union-modeled economic community by 2015 even as the bloc struggles to overcome a global recession that has ... ASEAN leaders to urge economic crisis measures Channel News Asia Meet Forsia, RP's ASEAN character Inquirer.net Voice of America - The Associated Press - Scotsman - Straits Times all 1,060 news articles Massive Budget Marks Largest Ideological Swing Since the Reagan Era - Washington Post February 28, 2009 at 9:34 pm Washington Post Massive Budget Marks Largest Ideological Swing Since the Reagan Era Washington Post By Lori Montgomery Battle lines are rapidly hardening over the broad policy shifts, massive deficits and tax increases President Obama unveiled last week in his first budget request, a 10-year spending plan thick with political friction points. Obama challenges lobbyists to legislative duel International Herald Tribune Obama ready to put 'em up over budget NECN Los Angeles Times - Reuters - Voice of America - FOXNews all 13,532 news articles Grim hunt for missing Bangladesh officers after mutiny - AFP February 28, 2009 at 9:30 pm Times Online Grim hunt for missing Bangladesh officers after mutiny AFP DHAKA (AFP) - The grim search for dozens of missing army officers entered a third day in the Bangladeshi capital Sunday after a revolt by border guards left at least 76 people dead, most dumped in two mass graves. Video: New Bangladesh graves uncovered after mutiny - 28 Feb 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Reports: Bangladeshi death toll rises amid search for mutineers CNN Xinhua - The Associated Press - Voice of America - Straits Times all 4,531 news articles Under Weight of Its Mistakes, Newspaper Industry Wobbles - Washington Post February 28, 2009 at 9:27 pm CTV.ca Under Weight of Its Mistakes, Newspaper Industry Wobbles Washington Post The list of two-newspaper towns got shorter on Friday, the last day for Denver's 150-year-old Rocky Mountain News. (By John Moore -- Getty Images) Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be ... Rocky Mountain News , You'll Be Missed BusinessWeek Last edition of Rocky Mountain News a best seller Bizjournals.com Los Angeles Times - The Associated Press - CBS News - The Colorado Independent all 1,413 news articles Radio Legend Paul Harvey Dies - ABC News February 28, 2009 at 9:26 pm The Inquisitr Radio Legend Paul Harvey Dies ABC News By DEAN SCHABNER Paul Harvey, once known as the most listened to man in radio, has died at the age of 90 at a hospital near his winter home in Phoenix. Radio legend Paul Harvey dies USA Today Broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey dies at age of 90 The Associated Press KGO-AM - The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau - WTAP-TV - CBS 2 all 323 news articles Chris Brown and Rihanna reconcile - Channel News Asia February 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm ABC News Chris Brown and Rihanna reconcile Channel News Asia LOS ANGELES : Pop star Rihanna and her boyfriend Chris Brown have reunited just three weeks after he allegedly assaulted the "Umbrella" singer in his car after a pre-Grammy party, People. Rihanna's Dad Says He'll Support Her Choices People Magazine Rihanna and Chris Brown hiding out at Sean (Diddy) Combs' Star ... New York Daily News Houston Chronicle - Actress Archives - TheInsider.com - New York Post all 1,127 news articles What they said: Paul Casey - PGA Tour February 28, 2009 at 8:42 pm Washington Post What they said: Paul Casey PGA Tour RODDY WILLIAMS: Paul Casey, welcome to the interview room. Great playing out there today. Great win. You've beating a friend from Surrey, England. Casey wins 2&1 over Fisher at the Match Play Rotoworld.com With Big Names Out, a Familiar One Surfaces New York Times Golf.com - CBSSports.com - Golfweek.com - International Herald Tribune all 465 news articles Rush Limbaugh calls on conservatives to take back nation - CNN February 28, 2009 at 8:32 pm FOXNews Rush Limbaugh calls on conservatives to take back nation CNN (CNN) -- Rush Limbaugh brought a cheering crowd to its feet several times Saturday in Washington as he called on fellow conservatives to take back the country in the keynote speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference. The Conservatives' 'Cleansing' Moment Washington Post Rush Limbaugh CPAC Speaker (Video) Right Pundits Washington Times - FOXNews - Newsweek - New York Times all 122 news articles From spring to snow, weekend weather could be a wild ride - WIS February 28, 2009 at 8:19 pm WOWK From spring to snow, weekend weather could be a wild ride WIS COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - From 'spring', to 'severe' to 'snow': that's the roller-coaster weather pattern set guaranteed to leave some viewers scratching their heads. Residents urged to prepare for 'coastal storm event' ENC Today Weather advisory issued for Anchorage, Mat-Su Anchorage Daily News 1010 Wins - News Courier - Augusta Chronicle - WFMY News 2 all 312 news articles 'Our Country Has Faced Far Worse Travails' - Newsweek February 28, 2009 at 7:54 pm ABC News 'Our Country Has Faced Far Worse Travails' Newsweek By Warren E. Buffett | NEWSWEEK Warren Buffett's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway share-holders is a highly anticipated, market-moving event. Berkshire Profit Plunges 96% on Stock Market Bets Bloomberg Buffett says US Treasury bubble one for the ages Reuters MarketWatch - Forbes - BloggingStocks - Reuters all 1,191 news articles A Respectful Homecoming - Washington Post February 28, 2009 at 7:32 pm BBC News A Respectful Homecoming Washington Post "WE SHOULD not presume to make the decision for the families; we should actually let them make it." With that eminently sensible -- and decent -- explanation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced reversal of the ban on media coverage of the ... Video: Pentagon Reverses Coffin Photo Ban AssociatedPress Pentagon lifts media ban on photos of war dead Los Angeles Times Newsday - ABC News - New York Daily News - The Associated Press all 837 news articles When character counts, can Stephon Marbury be counted on? - Los Angeles Times February 28, 2009 at 7:30 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer When character counts, can Stephon Marbury be counted on? Los Angeles Times Elise Amendola / AP New Celtics guard Stephon Marbury brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The talented, mercurial guard, reputedly 'a guy who kills locker rooms,' has landed in Boston, where tradition and self-sacrifice are ... He fit in and got right to the point Boston Globe Steph makes immediate impact in debut BlackAthlete.net Kansas City Star - Boston Herald - Newsday - Minneapolis Star Tribune all 1,434 news articles Governor Of Kansas Tapped to Lead HHS - Washington Post February 28, 2009 at 7:27 pm BBC News Governor Of Kansas Tapped to Lead HHS Washington Post Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, an early backer of Barack Obama's White House bid, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last year. Obama picks Sebelius as health secretary -official Reuters White House: Obama asks Sebelius to be HHS secretary CNN BBC News - Kansas City Star - The Associated Press - New York Times all 623 news articles Israel PM's family link to Hamas peace bid - guardian.co.uk February 28, 2009 at 7:18 pm Telegraph.co.uk Israel PM's family link to Hamas peace bid guardian.co.uk Hamas, the militant Palestinian organisation, attempted to conduct secret talks with the Israeli leadership in the protracted run-up to the recent war in Gaza - with messages being passed from the group at one stage through a member of prime minister ... Jordan urges prompt action to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace Xinhua Loud memo from Gaza Ha'aretz Washington Post - The Associated Press - Newsweek - Jerusalem Post all 3,933 news articles Data about Obama's helicopter breached via P2P? - CNET News February 28, 2009 at 7:12 pm Zee News Data about Obama's helicopter breached via P2P? CNET News by Charles Cooper An Internet security company claims that Iran has taken advantage of a computer security breach to obtain engineering and communications information about Marine One, President Barack Obama's helicopter, according to a report by WPXI, ... Report: Pennsylvania Company Discovers Marine One Security Breach FOXNews Obama's Marine One secrets in Iran? The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau AHN - Zee News - PRESS TV - ShortNews.com all 36 news articles Part of Lone Star State now driest region in the nation - Houston Chronicle February 28, 2009 at 6:34 pm Sify Part of Lone Star State now driest region in the nation Houston Chronicle By BETSY BLANEY AP Here's a look at low levels among Texas lakes, according to the Texas Water Development Board's January report, its most recent. Cities face 20% cuts in water use San Francisco Chronicle Droughts Ravaging California, Texas CBS News Washington Post - San Jose Mercury News - San Diego Union Tribune - The Associated Press all 625 news articles Tonight's instant analysis Q&A with Mike Reiss - Boston Globe February 28, 2009 at 6:14 pm Washington Post Tonight's instant analysis Q&A with Mike Reiss Boston Globe With much to digest over the past 24-36 hours with the Patriots, the Globe's Mike Reiss joined us for an hour-long chat early Saturday night. Patriots trade Matt Cassel to the Chiefs Los Angeles Times Cassel: How do you spell savior? Kansas City Star The Spread - Detroit Free Press - ESPN - United Press International all 588 news articles 'Jonas Brothers' edges out 'Madea' on Friday at the box office - Entertainment Weekly February 28, 2009 at 6:01 pm MTV.com 'Jonas Brothers' edges out 'Madea' on Friday at the box office Entertainment Weekly It may come up short of the $31 million Miley Cyrus' 3-D movie bowed to, but Jonas Brothers: 3-D Concert Experience did come out on top of Friday's estimates with a $4.8 million opening, on tap for a $20 million weekend. Going Home For The Jonas Brothers MTV.com JONAS BROTHERS SIGHTING! Super band makes stop at Palisades Mall Times Herald-Record Hagerstown Morning Herald - Lower Hudson Journal news - E! Online - HitFix all 887 news articles Seroquel More Dangerous than Manufacturer Disclosed - I Really Should Study February 28, 2009 at 5:57 pm InjuryBoard.com Seroquel More Dangerous than Manufacturer Disclosed I Really Should Study Boston - According to an article published in Reuters on Friday, February 27, thousands of people are suing AstraZeneca in connection with its drug, Seroquel, and with good reason. Documents on Seroquel show drugmaker knew of risks The Associated Press AstraZeneca Seroquel Studies 'Buried,' Papers Show Bloomberg Tampabay.com - International Herald Tribune - HealthKnowItAll - MedPage Today all 147 news articles US Threatens Boycott of UN Racism Conference - Voice of America February 28, 2009 at 5:30 pm Al-Arabiya US Threatens Boycott of UN Racism Conference Voice of America By VOA News US officials say the United States will not participate in a United Nations conference on racism this year unless a draft version of the meeting's final report is drastically changed. US May Boycott UN Racism Conference Over Document Washington Post US will not attend UN conference on racism Reuters The Associated Press - Atlanta Journal Constitution - BBC News - AFP all 397 news articles Mugabe Vows to Continue Zimbabwe Land Reform - Voice of America February 28, 2009 at 5:26 pm BBC Afrique Mugabe Vows to Continue Zimbabwe Land Reform Voice of America By VOA News Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has told supporters to accept the new unity government, but vowed to continue his controversial land reform program that seizes white-owned farms. Video: Mugabe holds lavish birthday party - 28 Feb 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Lavish birthday party for Mugabe BBC News Xinhua - Bloomberg - United Press International - PRESS TV all 509 news articles S&P 500 Drops to 12-Year Low as Citigroup, Humana, SLM Retreat - Bloomberg February 28, 2009 at 12:04 pm Voice of America S&P 500 Drops to 12-Year Low as Citigroup, Humana, SLM Retreat Bloomberg By Elizabeth Stanton Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks declined for a third straight week, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to a 12- year low, as the government rescued Citigroup Inc. and drugmakers and insurers fell on President Barack Obama's ... Video: Citigroup Reaches Aid Deal With Government AssociatedPress Citigroup Prefers Some Preferred Shareholders Over Others CNNMoney.com Financial Times - MarketWatch - Bloomberg - Bloomberg all 2,448 news articles Obama's balancing act on Iraq withdrawal strategy - The Associated Press February 28, 2009 at 11:50 am ABC News Obama's balancing act on Iraq withdrawal strategy The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama leaned heavily toward field commanders' preferences in setting a time frame for an Iraq pullout as he weighed the fervent desires of anti-war supporters who propelled him into office and the equally strong ... Video: Troops React to Obama's Iraq Pullout Plan AssociatedPress Broad support for Obama Iraq plan BBC News CNN - Xinhua - AFP - The Age all 5,841 news articles Johan likely to face further delays - MLB.com February 28, 2009 at 11:47 am Boston Globe Johan likely to face further delays MLB.com By Marty Noble / MLB.com Johan Santana is hopeful that he'll be able to begin facing live batters next week. (David Kohl/AP) PORT ST. Report: Santana still bothered by sore elbow Sports Network Opening day in jeopardy for Johan Santana SportingNews.com The Associated Press - New York Daily News - Newsday - RealGM.com all 465 news articles Bangladeshi gov't poised to go tough against mutineers - Xinhua February 28, 2009 at 11:41 am BBC News Bangladeshi gov't poised to go tough against mutineers Xinhua By Wang Xuemei DHAKA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi government, after ending Wednesday's bloody revolt by border guards through negotiations, seemed to go tough against the mutineers involved in the killing, which left at least 81 people dead. Video: Bodies found after Bangladesh mutiny - 27 Feb 08 AlJazeeraEnglish New Dhaka mutiny mass graves found Aljazeera.net Telegraph.co.uk - Voice of America - Press Trust of India - Hindu all 4,393 news articles Rihanna's Dad Says He'll Support Her Choices - People Magazine February 28, 2009 at 11:41 am Straits Times Rihanna's Dad Says He'll Support Her Choices People Magazine By Siobhan Morrissey Learning that his daughter and Chris Brown have reconciled, Rihanna's father says he supports the singer in her decisions. Will Brown Be Charged with Beating Rihanna? TMZ.com Rihanna reunites with Chris Brown Entertainment Weekly Newsday - Seattle Post Intelligencer - New York Daily News - Chicago Sun-Times all 1,058 news articles Buffett Says Economy Will Be 'In Shambles' for 2009 - Bloomberg February 28, 2009 at 11:22 am The Canadian Press Buffett Says Economy Will Be 'In Shambles' for 2009 Bloomberg By Rick Levinson Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Warren Buffett said the economy will be "in shambles" for the rest of this year as financial firms take losses tied to reckless loans made during the housing boom. Berkshire Hathaway has worst year on record MarketWatch Letter To Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Forbes Washington Post - The Associated Press - Reuters - CNNMoney.com all 754 news articles