CTV.ca | Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan CNN (CNN) -- Tsunami waves from the deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile rippled across the Japanese coast on Sunday, but the initial ones did not appear large enough to cause damage. Authorities urged residents to stay away because a second and third ... Japan Breathes Sigh of Relief as Tsunami Passes Shaken Santiago counts itself lucky Chile earthquake: Millions affected as toll rises to 300 |
Salem-News.Com | 8.5-magnitude quake hits Chile Reuters SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.5 earthquake struck near Concepcion, Chile, early on Saturday, the USGS reported, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital of Santiago. A Reuters witness reported shaking ... Powerful earthquake rattles Chile Huge earthquake hits Chile Massive earthquake strikes Chile |
Reuters | Obama, Democrats ponder next healthcare moves Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - After a seven-hour healthcare summit that did little to change Republican hearts and minds, President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats face a ch » |
Reuters | Killer whales: Other SeaWorld attacks Orlando Sentinel Nov. 29, 2006: Kenneth Peters, SeaWorld San Diego's most experienced trainer, was dragged to the bottom of a 36-foot-deep pool by a 7000-pound killer whale named Kasatka during a show at Shamu Stadium. Peters escaped with puncture wounds and a broken ... SeaWorld San Diego suspends Shamu show Animal trainer killed at SeaWorld Death reopens killer-whale debate |
National Post | Stage set for healthcare political drama Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Politicians in Washington turned up the heat on their healthcare dispute ahead of a televised political drama on Thursday billed by the White House as a peace gesture but seen by wary Republicans as a trap. ... Democrats warm to Obama's plan to pass health bill GOP Expects Little From Obama's Health Forum Obama offers a healthy ch » |
Reuters | Obama has insurers in sight as he sets health plan Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will pitch his bid to revamp the US healthcare system as a way to control big insurance company rate increases when he releases his healthcare plan on Monday, the White House said. ... Obama proposal targets insurance-rate increases Obama to Propose New Reading and Math Standards Obama plan would curb health insurers on rate hikes |
Washington Post | CPAC Convention is Open Season on Obama ABC News This year's CPAC convention was an » |
Globe and Mail | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
Reuters | White Cements His Status With 2nd Gold New York Times Shaun White was the defending champion in the event, having won gold at the Turin Games in 2006. By JOHN BRANCH WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" Shaun White won the gold medal in the men's halfpipe competition Wednesday at Cypress Mountain with a ... Shaun White wins gold in halfpipe; American Scott Lago claims bronze White takes Olympic gold ... with a McTwist White soars to gold again with big ride |
BBC News (blog) | GOP Hopes for Senate Control Face Hurdles New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The retirement of Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana has raised Republicans' hopes of capturing a significant number of Democratic Senate seats in November. Some Republicans and analysts are even suggesting that the party might ... John Fund: Why Bayh Is Quitting the Senate |
AFP | Top Taliban Military Chief Captured in US-Pakistani Raid FOXNews AP Feb. 14: A US soldier returns fire as others run for cover during a firefight with insurgents in Marjah, Afghanistan. Feb. 14: A US soldier returns fire as others run for cover during a firefight with insurgents in Marjah, Afghanistan. ... Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander Top Taliban commander captured in Pakistan: report Taliban's No. 2 Commander Captured in Pakistan |
CBC.ca | Afghanistan offensive is key test of Obama's strategy Washington Post Marines find temporary shelter in an abandoned dwelling in Marja, a Taliban stronghold. (Andrea Bruce/the Washington Post) By Karen DeYoung The largest military offensive of the eight-year war in Afghanistan, launched this weekend in southwestern ... US, Afghan Troops Expand Control in Taliban Stronghold » |
Reuters | Troops swarming Taliban strongholds Minneapolis Star Tribune US Army flight medic Sgt. Michael Patangan, right, from Houston, Texas, and other coalition members carried a wounded Taliban fighter out of the line of fire. US commanders said the troops had achieved every first-day objective. ... Taliban leaders flee as marines hit stronghold A Test for the Meaning of Victory in Afghanistan Troops secure objectives in mission |
BBC News | Bill Clinton gets stents in artery after having chest pains Los Angeles Times The former president undergoes the relatively common procedure at a hospital in Manhattan. He had quadruple bypass surgery in 2004. By Tina Susman and Thomas H. Maugh II Reporting from Los Angeles and New York - Former President Clinton, who underwent ... Stents Are Increasingly Common but Not Without Risk |
CBC.ca | Looking Back: An Interview with Charlie Wilson Seattle Post Intelligencer Editor's Note: With the news of Charlie Wilson's passing, we felt it appropriate to run an interview we conducted with him in April of 2008 for the film Charlie Wilson's War. We found him to be warm and engaging throughout; ... Former Texas congressman Charlie Wilson dies Former congressman Charlie Wilson dead at 76 Former Texas congressman Charlie Wilson dies at 76 |
New York Daily News | Lawmakers Expel NY State Senator Over Assault New York Times ALBANY â€" The New York State Senate on Tuesday night expelled a senator convicted of assaulting his companion, the first time a member of the Legislature was forced from office in nearly a century. Hiram Monserrate, a Democrat from ... State Senate votes to boot Sen. Hiram Monserrate, citing his misdemeanor ... NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker Senate votes to expel Monserrate immediately |
New York Times (blog) | Sarah Palin prepares to address Tea Party Convention Los Angeles Times Although many dismiss the idea that the grass-roots movement has a leader, the former Alaska governor's speech is expected to draw an enthusiastic crowd. 'It's going to explode in there,' says one. By Kathleen Hennessey Reporting from Nashville - Fired ... Palin to address fond Tea Party crowd Tea Partiers Urge Unity as Rifts Show Tea Party Looks to Move From Fringe to Force |
Times Online | Tea Party Convention Gives Boost to Aspiring Elected Officials FOXNews Many tea party activists and tea party-supported candidates are trying to use the movement to reshape the Republican Party from the inside. Doris Gentry of Napa, Calif., ran unsuccessfully for state office two years ago, ... 'Tea party' convention a forum for woes, worries Some takeaways from Nashville Tea Partiers Meet to R » |
Washington Post | Obama: 'Take our time' on finalizing health care Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says "we should take our time" getting to a final health care bill. He said Thursday he wants to go through the legislation in detail with Republicans to examine their ideas and Democratic ideas to see whether ... Senate Democrats muster » |
AFP | US Drafts Plan to Boost Use of Biofuels W » |
