The Guardian | Chilean president says 708 killed in earthquake Xinhua SANTIAGO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said on Sunday the death toll of the magnitude-8.8 earthquake reached 708 and was likely to increase as rescue went on. At a news conference, the president said the country was facing "a ... Death toll from Chile earthquake toll jumps to 708 Scientists defend warning after tsunami nonevent Chile earthquake: death toll continues to rise |
Telegraph.co.uk | Updated tsunami warning system in action msnbc.com The tsunami alerts issued in the wake of Saturday's earthquake in Chile demonstrate how much more information is available about potential seismic threats, more than five years after the catastrophic Indian Ocean quake and tsunami. ... Earthquake in Chile Chile Quake Is One of the Biggest in a Century |
Washington Post | NY Gov. David Paterson Ends Election Campaign ABC News New York Gov. David Paterson said today he will end his election campaign -- just weeks after saying that he would only leave office if voters threw him out at the polls or he's carried out "in a box. ... David Paterson drops out of New York governor's race Rep. Michael McMahon's message to Gov. David Paterson: Resign Paterson Drops Re-Election Bid |
Globe and Mail | Obama, Biden say health care plan will cut deficit; GOP skeptical USA Today The health care summit has moved on to the question of how changes to the system might affect rising budget deficits and federal debt. The Democratic plans will lower them, say President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden; Republicans are skeptical. ... Health summit draws protesters outside Blair House KEY QUOTES from the White House healthcare summit Summit or not, live-on-TV health session unusual |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama, Sarkozy to huddle at White House on March 30 USA Today French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be at the White House on March 30 to meet with President Obama. The agenda includes Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East peace process, and global economic ch » |
Reuters | Petraeus: Marjah start of long campaign BBC News The head of US Central Command has said the current offensive around the southern Afghan town of Marjah is the initial operation of a long campaign. Gen David Petraeus told NBC that the offensive was part of a revised strategy for combating insurgents ... 4 more NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan Petraeus Warns to Expect More US Casualties in Afghanistan Petraeus warns 'disjointed' Taliban of long campaign |
New York Times (blog) | TAKE-A-LOOK-Obama tries to revive healthcare reform effort Reuters US President Barack Obama is expected to publish his healthcare plan as early as Sunday or Monday, combining features of the two Democratic bills passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, congressional aides and health advocates say. ... Obama Presses Parties on Health |
Globe and Mail | US PGA head believes Woods' apology 'heartfelt' USA Today PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida â€" US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem says he believes Tiger Woods' statement was "heartfelt" and c » |
CBC.ca | Pilot deliberately crashed into Texas building, official says CNN (CNN) -- The pilot of a sm » |
Reuters | Obama Starts Push to Cast Stimulus Bill as a Success New York Times President Obama spoke about the economic recovery act on Wednesday, a year to the day that he signed the bill into law. By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON â€" President Obama defended his year-old economic recovery package on Wednesday, arguing that the ... Obama defends $787-billion stimulus plan Obama, GOP debate success of stimulus at one-year mark Obama touts success of stimulus package on anniversary of signing |
CBS News | US Approves Loan Guarantees to Build Reactors New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama told an enthusiastic audience of union officials on Tuesday that the Energy Department has approved a loan guarantee intended to underwrite construction of two nuclear reactors in Georgia, with taxpayers ... Nuclear power aids White House climate push Loan guarantees pave way for first new US nuclear reactors in years Obama Announces Funding Help for First New Nuclear Plant in Decades |
Los Angeles Times | Bayh's decision leaves analysts buried under questions Indianapolis Star What began as a slow and snowy Presidents Day in Indiana suddenly became one of the biggest political days in the state in this young century. Sen. Evan Bayh is not running for re-election, a decision that reshapes the political structure in Indiana, ... Bayh won't seek Senate re-election, source says Bye Bayh: Senator Evan Bayh to Retire in Big Blow to Democrats Indiana's Evan Bayh won't seek re-election to Senate |
Times Online | NATO says 12 Afghan civilians dead in missile strike Reuters MARJAH (Reuters) - NATO rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians on Sunday, missing Taliban militants attacking NATO and Afghan troops as they press ahead with a major offensive that must win over the local population to succeed. "It's regrettable that in ... Afghan Civilians Killed in Offensive on Taliban Civilians die in Afghan offensive Afghanistan war: Marjah battle as tough as F » |
Sydney Morning Herald | Probe: Luge track didn't cause death at Olympics USA Today By Fabrice Coffrini, AFP/Getty Images By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY WHISTLER â€" Driver mistakes caused the horrifying crash that killed Republic of Georgia luger Norad Kumaritashvili Friday at the Whistler Sliding Center, the Coroners Service of British, ... Men's start switched after fatal crash Safety precautions added for luge event Men's Olympic lugers will start lower on track |
CBC.ca | Clinton Out of Hospital After Heart Surgery ABC News Former President Bill Clinton left New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia this morning after stent surgery on Thursday afternoon. Drs. Richard Besser and Harlan Krumholz discuss Bill Clinton's health. ... After heart procedure, former president Bill Clinton released from hospital Bill Clinton Leaves Hospital |
CBC.ca | South Africa marks Mandela release Aljazeera.net Nelson Mandela, the icon of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, has made a rare public appearance marking the 20th anniversary of his release from prison. He arrived in parliament in Cape Town on Thursday to attend a commemorative speech by Jacob ... Can Jacob Zuma wrap himself in Nelson Mandela's cloak? S.African economy turning the corner - Zuma South Africans Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela's Prison Release |
NEWS.com.au | Google Buzz: Ten Pressing Questions PC World Buzz seems to offer most of the features that Twitter is missing, but I'm still wondering about a few things. I'm through with declaring any tech product or service to be a "killer" of any other tech product or service. But I will say this: If Twitter ... Google Buzz Kill: too much, too often Google hopes Buzz can drive the enterprise Sorry, Google: I'm just not buzzed about Buzz |
Kansas City Star | Obama: GOP and Dems Together Can Spur Job Growth ABC News AP President Barack Obama says he thinks Republicans and Democrats can work together to spur job growth even though the two parties disagree on many issues. Obama met Tuesday at the White House with House and Senate leaders of both parties to discuss ... Obama urges bipartisan cooperation on jobs Jobs bill: A chance for bipartisanship or election strategy? Obama, leaders huddle on jobs at White House |
Telegraph.co.uk | New sanctions on Iran are only path left: Gates Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Iran has rejected Western overtures and the international community has no choice but to move toward imposing new sanctions over its nuclear program, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday. "We must still try and find a ... War and Conflicts Iran Orders Boost in Uranium Enrichment Parliament backs Iran Pres. decision over 20% enrichment Why uranium enrichment is so important |
The Hindu | Iran Asserts Space Ambition amid US Moon Problem Press TV The United States may have the muscle power to drive a wedge between the West and Iran, but when it comes to aerospace technology Tehran's future looks brighter. Having already taken the lead in the Middle East as the first country ... Iran's president orders higher enrichment of uranium Al-Qaeda threat to US greater than Iran: Clinton Iran ratchets up atom work despite sanctions threat |
The Hindu | Postal Service Suspended in Mid-Atlantic Areas Hit With Storm FOXNews Come rain, sleet ... but no snow? US Postal Service suspends service to areas hit hard with snow. AP Feb. 6: A worker plows snow to clear a sidewalk in Lafayette Park, across from the White House in Washington. Postal delivery was suspended Saturday ... Big Snowstorm Barrels Into Capital |
