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Reuters | Large Hadron Collider smashes protons, record Los Angeles Times The $10-billion structure at Geneva collides particles at three times previous energy levels. It hopes to find sm » |
Globe and Mail | How Chechen rebels threaten Russian stability CNN MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- Russian officials suspect Chechen separatists in the deadly bombings that rocked two subway stations in central Moscow on Monday, highlighting a longstanding threat to the country's stability. ... Moscow Metro bombing: Why Chechens are suspected Analysis: why have the Moscow bombers struck now? Factbox: Moscow metro a Stalinist prestige project |
The Hindu | Earth Hour underway across Australia ABC Online Australians are among the first in the world to be flicking the switch tonight for Earth Hour. People in more than 120 countries have been asked to turn off their lights between 8:30pm and 9:30pm (AEDT) as part of a campaign to reduce energy use. ... Sydney joins world for Earth Hour Earth Hour 'will not cut carbon emissions' RP poised to become top participant in 2010 Earth Hour |
Times Online | Gap in health care law's protection for children The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Hours after President Barack Obama signed historic health care legislation, a potential problem emerged. Administration officials are now scrambling to fix a gap in highly touted benefits for children. Obama made better coverage for ... Obama signs health care reform into law Health changes are now the law Health care 'fix-it' bill up for Senate debate |
Globe and Mail | Obama to sign health care reform into law, then promote it on the road CNN International Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will sign sweeping health care reform legislation into law at the White House on Tuesday, according to two Democratic officials familiar with the planning. Obama also will hit the road to sell the measure to a ... Parties Joust Over Next Steps On Health |
Reuters | Landmark health care overhaul bill heads to Obama's desk CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer celebrate during Sunday night's health care vote. Washington (CNN) -- A sweeping bill overhauling the US medical system goes to President Obama's desk on Monday to ... A look at the health care overhaul bill Historic health bill passes Houses passes health care bill 219-212 |
Reuters | Dems face historic House vote on health care Washington Post President Barack Obama, center, during his visit to Capitol Hill to meet with House Democrats in Washington, Saturday, March 20, 2010. With Obama are Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., left, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right. ... Hoyer hitches star to big vote Democrats set up or down vote on health care Health care vote poised to make history |
Washington Post | Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care Washington Post A marine stands his post outside the entrance to the West Wing of the White House as President Barack Obama works late in Washington Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon - AP) The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack ... Budget estimate key to health bill passage House Democrats see momentum on health bill Democrats woo foes of abortion in push for bill |
Washington Post | A look at the health care overhaul bill Washington Post By AP AP -- Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed ... Proposed Changes in the Final Health Care Bill Health Showdown Is Set |
New York Times (blog) | Democrats, Shy of Votes, Hunt for Health Care FOXNews Democrats on Wednesday picked up support from Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and Rep. Dale Kildee of Michigan, but appeared about 10 votes shy of the 216 needed to pass the legislation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a news conference on Capitol ... Health bill picking up key votes Obama lobbies holdouts as health care vote nears Obama team wrapping up health package |
Washington Post | A Look at Democrats' Health Care Overhaul ABC News By AP AP President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health care overhaul bill and pushing for House votes as early as this week. Democrats are awaiting cost assessments from the Congressional Budget ... GOP attacks shortcut on health care bill; Pelosi defends it |
New York Times (blog) | Pelosi: Dems will have votes to OK health care San Francisco Chronicle Gerald Herbert / AP Kids and children's advocates attend a news conference on health care reform on Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted that her members will pass overhaul legislation in a vote that could come as early as the end ... Amid Democratic Impatience, Senators Move on a Jobs Bill Obama makes urgent pitch for health bill Will this be the week congressional Democrats reverse their fortunes? |
CBC.ca | Thai Protesters Shut Parts of Bangkok New York Times BANGKOK â€" Anti-government protesters shut down parts of the Thai capital on Monday but appeared to be a long way from achieving their goal of forcing the government to step down. Apichart Weerawong/Associated Press Protesters at an ... Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum Deadline for Thai Parliament dissolution passes Red shirts up pressure on Thai PM |
Globe and Mail | Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Boston Globe House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the podium after discussing health care legislation yesterday with reporters. She said final details were still being worked out on the measure. (Alex Wong/ Getty Images) By Matt Viser WASHINGTON â€" In a sign of renewed ... Obama skips Asia trip to make healthcare push Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul More Democrats come out against health care bill |
ABC News | Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by ... Trade Center Workers Reach Settlement |
Times Online | 'Jihad Jane' shows terrorism-case trend USA Today SITE Intelligence Group via AP By Oren Dorell and Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY For nearly a year, a middle-aged woman from suburban Philadelphia used her computer to fashion a new, frightening identity, federal court documents say. ... Â'JihadJane' suspect dropped out before high school, married at 16 'JihadJane' indictment » |
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MiamiHerald.com | Obama takes hard-sell health pitch to Pa. USA Today By Spencer Platt, Getty Images By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY GLENSIDE, Pa. â€" President Obama stepped up pressure Monday on his fellow Democrats to retool the nation's health care system, decrying those who put politics above policy. ... Obama Confuses Decades, Inflates Estimated Health Care Savings by $868B Abortion battle on health bill may end Obama Criticizes Insurers in Bid to Sway Public on Health Plan |
Globe and Mail | Oscar Night Belongs To 'The Hurt Locker' MTV.com Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Mo'Nique also win big during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. By Eric Ditzian The much-hyped Oscar fight between Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" and James Cameron's "Avatar" turned out to be a knockout Sunday night ... Oscar 2010 Winners Show Inside the Oscar show on Hollywood's biggest night Oscar Recap: The Hurt Locker Blasts Avatar; Bridges, Bullock Go Home Happy |
ABC Online | Iraqis vote in general election BBC News Polling stations across Iraq have opened, amid tight security, for voters to elect 325 parliamentary members. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki c » |
Reuters | Gunman troubled, friends say Boston Globe WASHINGTON - John Patrick Bedell, whose doomed, cross-country odyssey ended in a brief gun battle outside the Pentagon on Thursday night, was a well-educated but troubled student of science, economy, ... Pentagon gunman hated feds Pentagon shooter was SJSU engineering student, troubled with drug problem Pentagon gunman had a history of mental illness |