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' Connecticut gas plant explodes, 2 reported dead 2 Dead, 250 Injured in Conn. Explosion |
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 Obama: Parties need to cooperate on major issues Obama says he's not giving up on health reform |
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 Former Edwards aide Young found in contempt over sex tape Former Edwards Aide Ordered to Turn Over Materials |
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 Toyota Investigates Brakes on » |
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Globe and Mail | Punxsutawney Phil: 6 more weeks of winter msnbc.com Feb. 2: February's famous forecasting rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania. February's famous forecasting rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. ... Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter 'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker' lead Oscar nominations Phil sees his shadow |
CBC.ca | Obama's Budget Pushes Clean Technologies, Cuts Fossil Fuel Incentives New York Times President Obama's $3.834 trillion budget, to be released today, proposes to inject billions more dollars in clean energy research while slashing federal fossil fuel subsidies, according to White House officials. ... Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget Obama's budget includes $100-billion jobs plan Highlights: Obama budget sees deficit soaring in 2010 |
