Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue - BBC News

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Chile President Michelle Bachelet steps up quake rescue BBC News Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced emergency measures to deal with the destruction caused by Saturday's massive earthquake. The 8.8 magnitude quake - one of the most powerful recorded - devastated central parts of the country, ... Quake death toll rises as rescuers dig though rubble amid more aftershocks Times Online Japan Maintains Tsunami Advisory Along Nation's Pacific Coast Bloomberg Chile earthquake: Death toll rises, authorities race to assess damage Christian Science Monitor Xinhua -The Associated Press -ABC Online  »

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Chile earthquake: death toll passes 200 - Telegraph.co.uk

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Chile earthquake: death toll passes 200 Telegraph.co.uk At least 214 have been reported killed and nearly a quarter of the globe put on tsunami alert after one of the most powerful earthquakes of modern times hit South America. By Colin Freeman, Harriet Alexander and Ben Witte in Santiago A tremor with a ... Hawaii Escapes Major Tsunami W »

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The Decline of New York - Wall Street Journal

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AP: Ethics panel says Rangel broke House rules - msnbc.com

Houston Chronicle

AP: Ethics panel says Rangel broke House rules msnbc.com WASHINGTON - The Associated Press has learned that the House ethics committee has concluded that Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel knowingly accepted Caribbean trips in violation of House rules that forbid hidden financing by ... Ethics Panel Finds Charlie Rangel Broke House Rules NBC New York Ways and Means leader is wary of deficit-cutting panel GovExec.com Lawmakers Cautious on Health Summit Outcome W »

Some facts about killer whales - Orlando Sentinel

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Some facts about killer whales Orlando Sentinel Experienced whale trainer Dawn Brancheau died in an incident at SeaWorld Orlando on Wednesday afternoon while working with a killer whale. Facts about killer whales such as those found at the Orlando theme park ... Sea World San Diego closes Shamu show after deadly whale incident in Orlando Los Angeles Times Whale Kills Trainer at SeaWorld's Shamu Stadium ABC News SeaWorld suspends killer whale show in San Diego Houston Chronicle Reuters -The Guardian  »

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Toyota woes could lead to stronger US oversight - Reuters

Times Online

Toyota woes could lead to stronger US oversight Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Rec »

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Obama health care plan to dominate this week's discussion - USA Today

National Post

Obama health care plan to dominate this week's discussion USA Today Now comes two more days of back-and-forth, as Republicans and some Democratic members of Congress chew on Obama's proposal ahead of Thursday's big health care summit. Republicans gener »

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GOP senators won't boycott Obama's healthcare summit, leader says - Los Angeles Times

Seattle Post Intelligencer

GOP senators won't boycott Obama's healthcare summit, leader says Los Angeles Times Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll come ready to participate 'in good faith' despite Democrats being 'arrogant' in their refusal to throw out current legislation and start over. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington - Senate ... Democrats worried about Obama track record Washington Post Governors want "into the game" on healthcare Reuters Obama version of health reform expected Monday BusinessWeek AFP -FOXNews -Christian Science Monitor  »

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Alexander Haig Dies at Age 85 - Wall Street Journal

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Tiger Woods' mom tells him: 'I'm so proud of you' - USA Today

Globe and Mail

Tiger Woods' mom tells him: 'I'm so proud of you' USA Today "I said, 'I'm so proud of you. Never think you stand alone. Mom will always be there for you and I love you.' " That's what Kultida Woods says she told son Tiger, 34, as she hugged him in the Sunset Room at the TPC Sawgrass golf course clubhouse in ... Tiger should skip the Masters Yahoo! Sports Worldwide reaction to Tiger Woods' public statement The Canadian Press Players See Sincerity, but Many Just Prepare to Play New York Times Us Magazine -Chicago Tribune -Vanity Fair  »

Online activity reveals details about suspected pilot - CNN

CBC.ca

Online activity reveals details about suspected pilot CNN (CNN) -- A portrait is beginning to emerge of Joseph Andrew Stack, the man officials believe set his house on fire and then intention »

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Biz Break: Silicon Valley plane crash kills 3 Tesla employees - San Jose Mercury News

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Replacing Bayh: 2 GOP candidates officially in, 2 Dems out - Indianapolis Star

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Tully: Bayh buries us under questions - Indianapolis Star

Reuters

Tully: Bayh buries us 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, ... Democratic Senator Evan Bayh Retiring: 'I Do Not Love Congress' ABC News Bayh won't seek Senate re-election CNN Obama thanks Bayh for decades of public service The Associated Press W »

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NATO says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians - Reuters

The Guardian

NATO says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians Reuters MARJAH (Reuters) - NATO rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians on Sunday, the second day of an offensive designed to impose Afghan government authority on one of the last big Taliban strongholds in the country's most violent province. ... Missile strike kills 12 civilians as Afghan offensive gets under way Times Online Civilian deaths overshadow Afghan offensive Telegraph.co.uk Caught in the open: a firefight with the Taliban The Associated Press BBC News -New York Times -The Guardian  »

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Slow progress in US surge against Taliban in Afghanistan - Washington Post

Times Online

Slow progress in US surge against Taliban in Afghanistan Washington Post Working in partnership with Afghan soldiers, US Marines are undertaking a major operation to flush out insurgents and  »

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Georgian luger killed in training - Toronto Sun

Times Online

Georgian luger killed in training Toronto Sun By QMI Agency Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed in a serious crash during a training run Friday for the Vancouver Olympics. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) The training mishap that killed an Olympic luger Friday was reportedly his second crash ... Georgian luge competitor dies of injuries from training run [updated] Los Angeles Times Olympic luger in training crash has died San Jose Mercury News Olympic Luger Dies After Major Crash People Magazine BusinessWeek -Seattle Times -Kansas City Star  »

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Iran Protesters Clash With Security Forces - Voice of America

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Iran Protesters Clash With Security Forces Voice of America Photo: AP Police stand guard, as pro-government Iranian demonstrators attend a r »

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Two injured in Tennessee school shooting - USA Today

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Two injured in Tennessee school shooting USA Today KNOXVILLE, Tenn. â€" The principal and assistant principal of Inskip Elementary School, both females, were shot Tuesday, and a suspect has been taken into custody. The two victims were alert and conscious when they were taken to University of Tennessee ... 2 principals shot at Tennessee school on snow day Houston Chronicle 2 shot at Tenn. elementary school; arrest made msnbc.com Principal, assistant principal shot at Tenn. elementary school after children ... Los Angeles Times Knoxville News Sentinel -Memphis Commercial Appeal -WBIR-TV  »

Jobs Package May Cost About $80 Billion - New York Times

Reuters

Jobs Package May Cost About $80 Billion New York Times By REUTERS The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A possible jobs-creation package being crafted by Democratic and Republican leaders in the US ... Obama Speaks Hopefully of Movement on Jobs Bill ABC News Senate jobs bill has road money, no estate tax Reuters Obama: Republican health care ideas must meet certain goals USA Today CNN International -Atlantic Online -Voice of America  »

Analysis: Where does the Tea Party go from here? - CNN

The Hindu

Analysis: Where does the Tea Party go from here? CNN Editor's note: CNN contributor John Avlon attended the Tea Party's first convention Friday and Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of "Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America. ... SC tea party activists find it hard to turn outrage into action MiamiHerald.com Sarah Palin: Talking to the hand USA Today What Do You Think of a Palin Presidency in 2012? ABC News W »

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At least 2 dead in Conn. power plant explosion - msnbc.com

Los Angeles Times

At least 2 dead in Conn. power plant explosion msnbc.com MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - At least two people were killed in a large explosion at a gas power plant on Sunday, officials report. Gordon Holk, general manager of the Kleen Energy Systems plant, confirmed the two fatalities but did not have the number of ... Witness To Middletown Explosion: 'There Are Bodies Everywhere' Los Angeles Times Connecticut gas plant explodes, 2 reported dead Reuters 2 Dead, 250 Injured in Conn. Explosion CBS News New York Times -FOXNews -Bloomberg  »

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TAKE-A-LOOK-Obama: No retreat on financial, healthcare reforms - Reuters

The Hindu

TAKE-A-LOOK-Obama: No retreat on financial, healthcare reforms Reuters President Barack Obama vowed on Saturday not to abandon his push for financial regulatory and healthcare reforms as he sought to boost the morale of fellow Democrats after the loss of a pivotal US Senate seat. With his legislative agenda in limbo, ... 'Snowmageddon' brings Washington to a standstill The Guardian Obama: Parties need to cooperate on major issues Washington Post Obama says he's not giving up on health reform Fort Wayne Journal Gazette CBS News -Voice of America -BusinessWeek  »

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Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape - Forbes

CBS News

Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape Forbes PITTSBORO, NC -- A judge declared Friday that a former aide to John Edwards was in contempt of court, demanding that he turn over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. ... Judge holds Young in contempt of court UPI.com Former Edwards aide Young found in contempt over sex tape News & Observer Former Edwards Aide Ordered to Turn Over Materials TheInsider.com WCHL 1360 -MyNC.com -FOXNews  »

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US launches probe of Prius brakes - Reuters

Telegraph.co.uk

US launches probe of Prius brakes Reuters WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - In the latest blow to Toyota Motor Corp, safety regulators opened a formal probe into problems with the brakes of the Prius, the world's top-selling hybrid and a vehicle that has powered the automaker's reputation for ... Feds probing Prius brakes CNNMoney.com Toyota Investigates Brakes on  »

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