ABC News | Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs Telegraph.co.uk The death toll from the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday has reached 300 and is expected to climb further as authorities estimate two million people were affected by the disaster and half a million homes were severely ... Tsunami waves from Chilean quake arrive in Japan Chile earthquake: 'I thought we were going to die' Chilean residents on edge over fear of aftershocks |
The Guardian | Massive earthquake, aftershocks rattle Chile; tsunami warning issued CNN International (CNN) -- A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami. At least 16 people were killed, according to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, with the death toll expected to ... The world's strongest earthquakes Chile earthquake upgraded to 8.8 magnitude: Chinese earthquake authorities 'Lack of communications' in Chile after earthquake |
The Hindu | Dems may take shortcut in passing health overhaul Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Democrats struggling to enact President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may take a seldom-used Senate shortcut. That prospect has infuriated Republicans who, it turns out, have used the process far more than Democrats. ... 7 things to know about the summit Time to put politics on health care aside Exchanges at the health care summit |
Times Online | Senate to Vote on Jobs Bill, Passage Likely FOXNews AP The measure cleared a key hurdle on Monday when the Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown, and four other Republicans broke party ranks to defeat a procedural maneuver to block a final vote. WASHINGTON -- Companies that hire the unemployed would ... Md. Republicans propose budget cuts W » |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama's proposal designed to stir debate Los Angeles Times His plan isn't a blueprint for a new approach to revamping the system and will likely be used as a guide to modifying existing legislation. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - President Obama on Monday offered his plan for revamping the ... Details of Obama Health Care Plan Obama's health care bill revision seeks Dem unity Insurer's steep rate hike may aid Obama's cause |
New York Times | New Obama Health Proposal Would Limit Rate Hikes ABC News AP Taking the fight to insurance companies, President Barack Obama is trying to revive his st » |
BBC News | Alexander M. Haig Jr., at 85; was Reagan's secretary of state Boston Globe Alexander Haig Jr. also served as White House chief of staff during the Nixon administration. He was a four-star general. (Mark Wilson/Globe Staff/File 1988) By Mark Feeney Alexander M. Haig Jr., who as secretary of state declared “I'm in control ... Alexander Haig Dies at Age 85 |
Boston Globe | NAMES + FACES Rapper in flap with Michigan native Mitt Romney Detroit Free Press News broke earlier in the week that former Republican presidential candidate and Michigan native Mitt Romney had gotten into an altercation with an unidentified passenger on a flight Monday. MTV.com reported Friday that Sky Blu (born ... Analysis: Fudging facts can sour public mindset His side Conservatives Plot Comeback With Renewed Energy |
CBC.ca | Witness becomes rescuer in Austin plane incident CNN (CNN) -- Robin Dehaven usu » |
Telegraph.co.uk | 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. More Photos > By JOHN BRANCH WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia â€" The quest to successfully defend his gold medal might have begun the moment that Shaun ... Shaun White soars to repeat gold in snowboard halfpipe Shaun White defends gold in halfpipe Inside the Rings: Shaun White blazes trails |
The Guardian | US drone attack kills three in Pakistan BBC News Missiles fired by a suspected US drone aircraft have killed at least three militants in north-west Pakistan, security officials say. The attack targeted a compound in Tapi Tolkhel village, 15km (nine miles) east of Miranshah, the main town in North ... US drone strike 'kills four' militants in Pakistan Drone attack kills 2 in Pakistan In shift, Pakistan plays role in capture of Afghan Taliban's No. 2 |
Telegraph.co.uk | Top Taleban commander Mullah Baradar captured in Pakistan: report Times Online The top military commander of the Taleban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured in Karachi in a secret raid by Pakistani and US intelligence forces, according to a report. Citing US government officials, the New York Times newspaper said Mr ... US official: Taliban military commander captured Mullah Baradar capture 'a major coup' Secret Joint Raid Captures Taliban's Top Commander |
Times Online | US, Afghan Forces Push Deeper Into Marjah FOXNews Feb. 14: A US Marine from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines runs during a heavy gun battle in the town of Marjah, Afghanistan. Feb. 14: A US Marine from Bravo Company of the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines runs during a heavy gun battle in the ... McChrystal regrets Afghan deaths Civilian casualties cast shadow on offensive on Afghan Taliban » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Professor's arrest roils Alabama campus after shootings Los Angeles Times Amy Bishop is charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of three fellow biology professors. A Massachusetts police chief discloses that Bishop fat » |
Washington Post | Shock, grief for an already troubled Winter Games ESPN AP VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- A luger hurtling at nearly 90 mph down a track that athletes had warned was dangerously fast was killed when he lost control of his sled on a training run Friday, casting a shadow of grief over what was already a ... Death of Olympic luger raises speed, safety concerns Some lugers admit apprehension in death's wake Olympic luger from Georgia dies after crash |
BBC News | Clinton Likely to Leave Hospital Today After Heart Procedure BusinessWeek Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Former US President Bill Clinton likely will be released from a New York hospital today after undergoing a procedure to open up a clogged coronary artery, his cardiologist said. ... Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Routine Stent Surgery; Stress May Have Triggered ... Obama wishes Clinton a speedy recovery Cardiologist Explains Stent Procedure |
The Guardian | Iran braces for anti-government protests on key anniversary CNN International Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- Bracing for an onslaught of anti-government protests on an important national anniversary in Iran on Thursday, authorities imposed a virtual information blockade and warned that it will arrest and detain demonstrators until April ... Iranian opposition facing a choice: Moderation or new, radical course Google users in Iran report problems, as r » |
Boston Globe | In poll, Republicans gaining political ground on Obama Washington Post Republicans have significantly narrowed the gap with Democrats on who is trusted to deal with the country's problems and have sharply reduced several of President Obama's main political advantages, according to a new ... Obama's aim on health care: Mesh 'best ideas' Obama, Republicans spar over starting point for health care summit Pass health care reform now |
Boston Globe | On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make ... GOP: Back to drawing board on health care Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship |
The Guardian | Obama Ask Republican Lawmakers to Discuss Health Care Overhaul Bloomberg Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama invited Republican and Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate to a Feb. 25 meeting to discuss ways to get an overhaul of the US health-care system through Congress. ... Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care Obama, partial to Saints, hosts Super Bowl party |
Globe and Mail | Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting New York Times NASHVILLE â€" As Sarah Palin left the stage at the inaugural National Tea Party Convention here Saturday night, the crowd erupted into chants of “Run Sarah Run!†Sarah Palin speaking at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville on ... Palin Goes After Obama at Tea Party Convention Palin blasts Democrats in Tea Party speech Tea Party welcomes conservative darling Palin |
Globe and Mail | The Tea Party is still taking shape Washington Post Six hundred tea party leaders arrived Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, for the first-ever three-day National Tea Party Convention. Organizers announced the creation of a political action committee c » |
BBC News | Japan Stocks Drop on US Jobs, Strong Yen, Commodities Decline Bloomberg Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fell after US jobless claims increased, the yen strengthened and commodity prices weakened. Mazda Motor Corp., Japan's second-largest car exporter, declined 3.3 percent after ... US Probes Toyota's Prius Brakes Amid Rec » |
Reuters | Congressional Democrats are nay-saying Obama's budget Los Angeles Times Lawmakers are railing against certain items as a campaign strategy, establishing their distance from controversial aspects of the administration. By Janet Hook and Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington - As Congress begins picking through President ... The President's GOP Outreach Comes Too Late |
