Saturday, January 30, 2010

Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan - Los Angeles Times


CBC.ca


Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan

Los Angeles Times


The Justice Department is considering alternative locations outside New York City for the trials of  »

Friday, January 29, 2010

President Obama ventures into GOP territory at retreat in Baltimore, Md. - ABC News


Reuters


President Obama ventures into GOP territory at retreat in Baltimore, Md.

ABC News


The president spoke at the annual retreat of Republican members of the House of Representatives in Baltimore, where he hoped to build on the message of bipartisanship he addressed in his State of the Union Wednesday. "Yes, I want you to ch »

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Americans give verdict on Obama's State of Union speech - BBC News


Globe and Mail


Americans give verdict on Obama's State of Union speech

BBC News


BBC News website readers in the United States assess President Obama's first State of the Union address. Obama was amazing last night, he reduced me to tears. I think he's too good for Washington. I voted for him in 2008. He's got this ability to tell ...


Where Clinton Turned Right, Obama Plowed Ahead

New York Times


ABC NEWS Business Unit

ABC News


State of the Union: Obama urges bipartisanship, can he deliver?

Christian Science Monitor


USA Today -U.S. News & World Report -Ms. Magazine


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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

State of the Union speech preparations under way - CNN


CBC.ca


State of the Union speech preparations under way

CNN


Tune in to CNN and CNN.com tonight to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. CNN.com and Facebook are partnering up,  »


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Populist ire softens ahead of Bernanke confirmation vote - Washington Post


ABC News


Populist ire softens ahead of Bernanke confirmation vote

Washington Post


The prospects for Ben S. Bernanke's confirmation to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman brightened over the weekend, as the Obama administration and key senators signaled support. The Fed chairman's confirmation for another ...


The Bernanke Nomination

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Obama Endorses Bill to Create Panel on Deficit - New York Times


MiamiHerald.com


Obama Endorses Bill to Create Panel on Deficit

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Saturday endorsed a Senate bill to create a bipartisan budget commission, whose recommendations for slashing deficits would have to be voted on by Congress. But he remained ready to establish a panel by ...


Obama Sharpens His Populist Tone

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer - CNN International


ABC News


Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer

CNN International


In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the government may not ban political spending by certain groups. Washington (CNN) -- Campaign 2010 is in full swing: Massachusetts elected its new US senator ...


Analysis: More campaign ads _ and maybe confusion

Washington Post


Who's activist now? In election-spending case, conservatives

MiamiHerald.com


Ruling Opens Door to More Political Groups

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs - Washington Post


Reuters


Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs

Washington Post


US Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., smiles as he addresses reporters during a news conference at the Park Plaza hotel in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, day after his stunning Massachusetts Senate victory. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa ...


US Democrats scramble for viable healthcare approach

Reuters


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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Race to reach Haiti survivors - Aljazeera.net


The Hindu


Race to reach Haiti survivors

Aljazeera.net


A massive international aid effort is gathering momentum in Haiti devastated by a deadly earthquake, but a bulk of the survivors are still going without food, medicine and proper shelter nearly a week after the disaster struck. Two-thousand US Marines ...


More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts

BBC News


For New York 9/11 Rescue Team, Haiti Brings It  »


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Analysis: Missteps, Mood Turn Mass. Senate Race - ABC News


New York Daily News


Analysis: Missteps, Mood Turn Mass. Senate Race

ABC News


AP A Republican's surprising nimbleness, his opponent's missteps and shifting political winds in this "bluest of blue" Democratic states have turned a sure thing into an even bet. Massachusetts State Senator Scott ...


Obama agenda on trial in Massachusetts?

USA Today


Dems in Distress

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

In Show of Support, Clinton Goes to Haiti - New York Times


Los Angeles Times


In Show of Support, Clinton Goes to Haiti

New York Times


BORINQUEN, Puerto Rico â€" Bearing toilet paper, soap, bottled water, and other supplies, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton flew toward Haiti's ruined capital on Saturday to meet with the country's president and to convey ...


Obama: U.S. 'Stands United' With Haiti as Relief Pours In

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Haitians in US wait for news and worry - CNN


BBC News


Haitians in US wait for news and worry

CNN


A damaged house in Haiti. Many Americans from Haiti are anxiously awaiting word from relatives. (CNN) -- With phone lines down and communication cut, Haitians living in America are "sick with worry" and scrambling for information about loved ones who ...


Growing desperation grips Haitian capital in quake's aftermath

CNN International


At least 1500 bodies at Haiti hospital morgue

Reuters


International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti

Los Angeles Times


BBC News -Christian Science Monitor -ABC Online


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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wyclef Jean lends voice to Haiti earthquake cause - BBC News


Times Online


Wyclef Jean lends voice to Haiti earthquake cause

BBC News


Haitian-born rap star Wyclef Jean has urged fans to donate to relief efforts in the wake of the huge earthquake that struck the Caribbean state on Tuesday. "Your money will help with relief efforts," he wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter. ...


Haiti quake survivors describe panic

CNN International


Thousands dead: Haitians grieve as world responds

ABC Online


Doctor: Significant Long-Term Health Effects Expected in Haiti

FOXNews


Voice of America -Washington Post -Christian Science Monitor


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

State facing a Ford in its future? - Buffalo News


The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com


State facing a Ford in its future?

Buffalo News


The possibility that former Rep. Harold E. Ford Jr. of Tennessee will wage a Democratic primary ch »

Monday, January 11, 2010

Obama and race: The ever-present issue - USA Today


The Hindu


Obama and race: The ever-present issue

USA Today


Once again we confront the aspect of President Obama's legacy that is the easiest to discern and the hardest to discuss. He is, in fact, the nation's first African-American president. Harry Reid's newly reported comment, from the 2008 campaign, ...


Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard'

Chicago Tribune


Reid's remarks threaten to change his game

Los Angeles Times


Democrats dismiss Republican c »


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Sunday, January 10, 2010

6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County - San Francisco Chronicle


NEWS.com.au


6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County

San Francisco Chronicle


(01-09) 20:46 PST EUREKA -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Humboldt County coast Saturday afternoon, cutting power in Eureka and causing damage across the county. No injuries were reported, but 18000 customers were without electricity as ...


Powerful Quake Hits Northern California

RedOrbit


Residents pick up from California quake

UPI.com


Earthquake of 6.5-magnitude strikes off California coast

TopNews United States


Lake County News -WEAR -Los Angeles Times


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post


Reuters


US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery

Washington Post


The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ...


Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events  »


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Friday, January 8, 2010

Obama takes steps to bolster security - Los Angeles Times


Reuters


Obama takes steps to bolster security

Los Angeles Times


The president, sharing an internal investigation into the foiled Christmas airline attack, c »


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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Tough year was clincher for Dodd - Boston Globe


Reuters


Tough year was clincher for Dodd

Boston Globe


WASHINGTON - Christmas Eve should have been the kickoff to a victorious season for Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut, who had just helped broker the passage of a historic health care overhaul bill and was heading into a reelection ...


Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10?

USA Today


Sen. Dodd can now focus on his legacy

Los Angeles Times


Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire - Los Angeles Times


Boston Globe


Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire

Los Angeles Times


AP Washington - Connecticut Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began f »


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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration - FOXNews


Boston Globe


US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration

FOXNews


Security officials are said to have been highly concerned that extremists were traveling from Somalia to set off explosives as Barack Obama took the oath of office. Jan. 20: Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United ...


Dozens of Names Shifted to No-Fly List

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