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New curbs on alcohol planned in Scotland March 1, 2009 at 10:56 pm The Scottish Government is to outline plans for tackling alcohol abuse, including limits on drink pricing and promotions. Delicate mission March 1, 2009 at 9:58 pm Hillary Clinton's tricky first trip to the Middle East US ready to aid Mexico drug fight March 1, 2009 at 9:21 pm Washington could offer more military help to Mexico to battle violent drug-smuggling cartels, the US defence secretary says. Guinea-Bissau army chief 'killed' March 1, 2009 at 8:29 pm Guinea-Bissau's armed forces chief of staff dies in an attack on the military's headquarters, reports say. Audio slideshow March 1, 2009 at 7:33 pm The 12th Century Indian fort still home to 5,000 Unhappy children 'end up unwell' March 1, 2009 at 7:31 pm Unhappy children are more likely to grow up to become adults who are permanently sick or disabled, a study suggests. Rebels 'retake DR Congo positions' March 1, 2009 at 6:40 pm The UN says Hutu rebels retake positions in eastern DR Congo after a Rwandan withdrawal, but Kinshasa denies the claim. England made to suffer by Windies March 1, 2009 at 4:44 pm Ramnaresh Sarwan makes 291 as West Indies pile up 749-9 declared on day four of the fourth Test against England. Chinese probe crashes into moon March 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm The Chinese lunar probe Chang'e 1 crashes into the moon in what Beijing describes as a controlled collision.

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Burris Ignores Continued Calls to Resign March 1, 2009 at 10:16 pm Defense Officials: Iran Has Fissile Material for Nuke March 1, 2009 at 10:16 pm Uncertainty Over New Health Safety Net- Big Job Awaits Sebelius as Health Chief March 1, 2009 at 10:16 pm Obama's Bitter Pill March 1, 2009 at 10:13 pm Top budget chief says president will approve $410B spending bill full of pork, despite pledge to reject earmarks • British PM to Propose 'Global New Deal' • Obama's Budget Faces High Hurdles | 1ST 100 DAYS AIG Set to Get Billions More March 1, 2009 at 10:13 pm Ailing insurance giant could receive up to $30 billion more as federal government restructures bailout Snoop Dogg Appears at Nation of Islam Convention March 1, 2009 at 7:33 pm Wearing sunglasses, a dark suit and a tie, the rapper spoke briefly in front of a crowd of thousands Sunday and praised the Chicago-based movement's Minister Louis Farrakhan. Rare Storm Hits South, East Braces for Snow March 1, 2009 at 6:53 pm The storm headed toward the Northeast and threatened to drop up to a foot of snow in the Philadelphia area, 13 inches in New York and 15 inches across southern New England late Sunday. 'Death With Dignity' Law Takes Effect in Washington State March 1, 2009 at 6:44 pm Even though the "Death with Dignity" law takes effect Thursday, people who might seek the life-ending prescriptions could find their doctors conflicted or not willing to write them. Israel Threatens Retaliation Against Gaza Militants March 1, 2009 at 6:18 pm Israel's prime minister threatened "uncompromising" retaliation against Gaza militants Sunday. North Carolina Military Mom Reports for Duty With Kids March 1, 2009 at 5:52 pm A North Carolina woman who was recalled to the Army four years after being honorably discharged is braving the winter storm pounding the Southeast to report for duty, with her children by her side. Protests Erupt Over Mark Twain Church in Nevada March 1, 2009 at 5:40 pm A group that advocates separation of church and state is protesting a Nevada city's decision to provide funding to a church that Mark Twain helped build as a fledgling writer in the 1860s. 120 Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants Killed, Over 300 Arrested in A March 1, 2009 at 5:26 pm Security forces have killed 120 militants linked to Al Qaeda in Algeria over the past six months and arrested 322, the government said Sunday. Kidnappers Extend Deadline on U.S. Hostage's Life March 1, 2009 at 2:19 pm Suspected separatist group holding an American U.N. worker in Pakistan said it would kill him in four days if the government does not release more than 1,000 prisoners.

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Web-Savvy Obama Team Hits Unexpected Bumps - Washington Post March 1, 2009 at 10:57 pm ABC News Web-Savvy Obama Team Hits Unexpected Bumps Washington Post By Jose Antonio Vargas The team that ran the most technologically advanced presidential campaign in modern history is finding it difficult to adapt that model to government. Capping Carbon Emissions May Increase Energy Rates, Orszag Says ABC News Budget chief: Obama will sign spending bill The Associated Press International Herald Tribune - Bloomberg - NECN - Voice of America all 390 news articles Obit: ABC's Paul Harvey - Mediapost.com March 1, 2009 at 10:49 pm CTV.ca Obit: ABC's Paul Harvey Mediapost.com by Erik Sass, 7 minutes ago A 75-year veteran of the radio business, Paul Harvey died Saturday night at a Phoenix hospital, his family at his side. Video: Broadcasting Pioneer Paul Harvey Dead at 90 AssociatedPress Paul Harvey, legendary radio host, dies at 90 Entertainment Weekly ABC News - Chicago Tribune - Reuters - Chicago Sun-Times all 870 news articles Storm strandstravelers Hartsfield-Jackson - Atlanta Journal Constitution March 1, 2009 at 10:46 pm SYS-CON Media Storm strandstravelers Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Journal Constitution By BEN SMITH, RHONDA COOK As snowbound travelers napped, played cards, read and passed the time Sunday in the atrium at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, at least one family saw a blessing in the flight delays and cancellations. Snow Causes Disappointment At Airport WXIA-TV Sunday's Snow Leads to Icy Conditions MyFox Atlanta Palm Beach Post - Houston Chronicle - KHOU - Tallahassee.com all 52 news articles The Hot Pass: No place like home for Busch - FOXSports.com March 1, 2009 at 10:39 pm Los Angeles Times The Hot Pass: No place like home for Busch FOXSports.com by Lee Spencer Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net. Kyle Busch rallies for first Vegas win SportingNews.com Kyle Busch wins on his home track for the first time Los Angeles Times The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Rotoworld.com - Sports Network all 1,178 news articles Search at sea: Raiders LB Cooper feared lost - San Francisco Chronicle March 1, 2009 at 10:37 pm ABC News Search at sea: Raiders LB Cooper feared lost San Francisco Chronicle (03-01) 19:26 PST -- Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper is presumed missing at sea with three others off Florida's west coast after not returning from a fishing trip Saturday, according to the Coast Guard. Raiders' Cooper presumed missing in Gulf of Mexico San Jose Mercury News Search continues for missing ex-Detroit Lion, Oakland Raider DetNews.com Reuters - Tucson Citizen - WXYZ - MSNBC all 1,000 news articles GM Bowden quits Nationals, denies misdeeds - USA Today March 1, 2009 at 10:24 pm Reuters GM Bowden quits Nationals, denies misdeeds USA Today By Molly Riley, Reuters By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY "It's an emotional decision," Bowden said in a statement. "It saddens me. Nats stunned by Bowden's resignation MLB.com With Bowden, There's Two Sides to Every Deal Washington Post FOXSports.com - Washington Times - Washington Examiner - Reuters all 360 news articles Mass. healthcare reform is failing us - Boston Globe March 1, 2009 at 10:16 pm Straits Times Mass. healthcare reform is failing us Boston Globe By Susanne L. King MASSACHUSETTS HAS been lauded for its healthcare reform, but the program is a failure. Created solely to achieve universal insurance coverage, the plan does not even begin to address the other essential components of a successful ... Maine's shrinking health care safety net MaineToday.com Obama healthcare plan relies on the evidence Reuters U.S. News & World Report - Los Angeles Times - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Dallas Morning News all 1,463 news articles Bangladesh army hunts mutineers after deadly revolt - AFP March 1, 2009 at 10:15 pm BBC News Bangladesh army hunts mutineers after deadly revolt AFP DHAKA (AFP) - Troops fanned out across Bangladesh on Monday to hunt 1000 fugitive soldiers blamed for a revolt by border guards which left 78 dead and scores more missing, mainly army officers. Video: Search for bodies underway in Bangladesh - 01 March 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Indian air force ready for action after mutiny erupts in Bangladesh Xinhua guardian.co.uk - Financial Times - Voice of America - ABC Online all 5,244 news articles Asian Stocks Fall as Global Recession Deepens; Samsung Declines - Bloomberg March 1, 2009 at 10:15 pm Maktoob Business (press release) Asian Stocks Fall as Global Recession Deepens; Samsung Declines Bloomberg By Jonathan Burgos and Masaki Kondo March 2 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks slid, dragging the Nikkei 225 Stock Average down the most in five weeks, and US futures fell as declines in Japanese wages and South Korean exports fueled concerns the global ... Japan Hot Stocks-Exporters, banks, Dainippon Screen, Softbank Forbes (Updates to midmorning) guardian.co.uk AFP - RTT News - Bloomberg all 43 news articles AIG may restructure its debt again - USA Today March 1, 2009 at 10:14 pm China Daily AIG may restructure its debt again USA Today By Sue Kirchhoff, Matt Krantz and Kathy Chu, USA TODAY Insurance giant American International Group (AIG) on Sunday moved toward another restructuring of its massive debt, marking a further widening of the historic federal bailout of financial markets. US may spend another $30b to prop up AIG Boston Globe ANALYST VIEW: US government to pour billions more into AIG Reuters The Associated Press - New York Times - Voice of America - RTT News all 524 news articles Sebelius's Political Skills, Experience Win Plaudits - Washington Post March 1, 2009 at 9:57 pm Washington Post Sebelius's Political Skills, Experience Win Plaudits Washington Post By Michael A. Fletcher Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has never lost an election, even as a Democrat in a Republican-dominated state, something analysts attribute to her cool competence, lifelong education in politics and a knack for reaching across the ... Newsmakers on the 'values' front on the move USA Today Obama prepares forces for health offensive Financial Times Kansas.com - New York Times - The Associated Press - Medscape all 989 news articles US Talks Tough on Gaza Aid - Washington Post March 1, 2009 at 9:51 pm The Miami Herald US Talks Tough on Gaza Aid Washington Post By Glenn Kessler SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, March 1 -- The United States on Monday will pledge $300 million in humanitarian relief for people in Gaza after the 22-day war with Israel but will maintain restrictions to prevent any assistance from reaching ... Clinton's delicate Mid-east tour BBC News Netanyahu: Why pour money into Gaza before rockets stop? Jerusalem Post AFP - Los Angeles Times - Aljazeera.net - New York Times all 3,986 news articles MSU beats Illinois for share of Big Ten title - Chicago Tribune March 1, 2009 at 9:19 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer MSU beats Illinois for share of Big Ten title Chicago Tribune By Terry Bannon | Tribune reporter CHAMPAIGN - Defense is a staple around which many a Big Ten program is built. And Sunday, the better defensive team not only won, it also wrapped up a share of the league's regular-season title. MSU Firepower Too Much For Illini To Overcome IlliniBoard.com Michigan State downs Illini, 74-66, takes title The Associated Press San Luis Obispo Tribune - Bucknuts.com - Sports Network - SportingNews.com all 182 news articles Rihanna, Brown reunite at Diddy's Miami home - USA Today March 1, 2009 at 9:15 pm The Money Times Rihanna, Brown reunite at Diddy's Miami home USA Today By Evan Agostini, AP By Lorena Blas, USA TODAY Chris Brown and Rihanna were in Miami Beach over the weekend, nearly three weeks after Brown was booked and released in Los Angeles on a felony charge of suspicion of making a criminal threat to a woman. Khloe Kardashian Shoots Down Rumors She Was Partying With Chris ... Access Hollywood Kanye West Defends Chris Brown TheCelebrityCafe.com CARIBWORLDNEWS.COM - ABC News - MiamiHerald.com - People Magazine all 129 news articles Wintery Nightmare: Northeast Braces for Storm - ABC News March 1, 2009 at 8:44 pm ABC News Wintery Nightmare: Northeast Braces for Storm ABC News By RACHEL MARTIN It may be the beginning of March, but winter is not going away without a fight. Snow swirls limit visibility as a pickup drives down highway 212, three miles south of Laurel,... An unseasonable winter storm that pummelled much of the ... Rare snow blankets South as East braces for storm The Associated Press Snowstorm targets East Coast; New England braces for 15 inches CNN Philadelphia Inquirer - New York Daily News - Washington Times - FayObserver.com all 1,123 news articles Young fans go wild when JoBros invade theaters - USA Today March 1, 2009 at 8:37 pm E! Online Young fans go wild when JoBros invade theaters USA Today By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY By Andrea Mandell, USA TODAY In a theater just outside town, moments before the first Saturday showing of the Jonas Brothers movie begins to roll, the unbelievable happens. Jonas Brothers: The Backstage Boys E! Online Filmgoers looking to laugh off tough times Los Angeles Times Reuters - News 8 Austin - Mania - Rotten Tomatoes all 391 news articles Asian Summit Ends Without Specific Economic Solutions - Washington Post March 1, 2009 at 8:26 pm China Daily Asian Summit Ends Without Specific Economic Solutions Washington Post By Tim Johnston HUA HIN, Thailand, March 1 -- Southeast Asian leaders concluded a two-day meeting Sunday that was dominated by the search for a coordinated response to the economic crisis but fell short of coming up with specific remedies. Asean, Armed With New Charter, Remains Far From EU Dream Bloomberg ASEAN Urges Burma to Release Political Prisoners Voice of America International Herald Tribune - Times Online - Inquirer.net - BBC News all 1,594 news articles Obama's challenges in Iraq, Iran come into focus - International Herald Tribune March 1, 2009 at 7:59 pm Seattle Post Intelligencer Obama's challenges in Iraq, Iran come into focus International Herald Tribune AP WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama's challenges abroad came into focus, as a brief respite from the US economy gave way to his Iraq pullout plan and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Mullen: Iran has nuke weapon material United Press International US officials' about-face on Iran nukes could sway Obama policy Ha'aretz Reuters - Voice of America - Financial Times - Los Angeles Times all 685 news articles Anger grows as Spansion files for bankruptcy - EETimes.com March 1, 2009 at 7:37 pm 3 News NZ Anger grows as Spansion files for bankruptcy EETimes.com SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Spansion Inc., the world's largest NOR flash supplier, has filed for bankruptcy amid growing anger among former employees at the company. Flash memory company Spansion files for bankruptcy The Associated Press Flash Maker Spansion Files for Bankruptcy Protection PC World guardian.co.uk - San Jose Mercury News - RTT News - SiliconValley.com all 188 news articles Transcript of Rush Limbaugh's Address at CPAC - FOXNews March 1, 2009 at 7:09 pm FOXNews Transcript of Rush Limbaugh's Address at CPAC FOXNews The following is a raw transcript of Rush Limbaugh's speech on the final day of CPAC. RUSH: Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you all very, very much. Video: Can Obama Remake America? CBS This is why the Republican party is dead Salon Washington Times - CBS News - MLive.com - CNN all 253 news articles Summit fails to heal EU's divisions over recession - guardian.co.uk March 1, 2009 at 7:07 pm Boston Globe Summit fails to heal EU's divisions over recession guardian.co.uk European leaders sought yesterday to banish the spectre of protectionism stalking the EU, responding to the financial crisis by underlining the sanctity of Europe's single market. Leadership in EU rejects bailout for eastern members Houston Chronicle EU Rejects Multi-Billion Dollar Rescue Plan For Eastern Europe Voice of America Reuters - International Herald Tribune - Times Online - New York Times all 1,503 news articles Marine One details leaked from P2P net - ZDNet March 1, 2009 at 5:51 pm CNET News Marine One details leaked from P2P net ZDNet A company that monitors P2P networks says it found details about the president's helicoper, Marine One, on a computer in Tehran. Data about Obama's helicopter breached via P2P? CNET News Company discovers security breach involving Marine One WTOP FOXNews - New York Post - ToTheCenter.com - PRESS TV all 37 news articles Unemployed weigh health insurance - TMCnet March 1, 2009 at 5:21 pm HealthKnowItAll Unemployed weigh health insurance TMCnet (News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Mar. 1--With more layoffs looming as the economy continues to struggle, what are the rising number of unemployed without health insurance to do? No time to waste on COBRA subsidy Los Angeles Times Feds will help with COBRA payment I Really Should Study Bizjournals.com - Green Bay Press Gazette - Seattle Times - CharlotteObserver.com all 73 news articles Chinese probe crashes into moon - BBC News March 1, 2009 at 3:47 pm CTV.ca Chinese probe crashes into moon BBC News A Chinese lunar probe has crashed into the moon in what Beijing has called a controlled collision. 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