Reuters | US to Resume Military Airlift of Injured Haitians New York Times The White House said Sunday it would resume a United States military airlift of Haitians seriously injured in the earthquake â€" some with devastating burns, head and spinal chord trauma, amputations and other wounds â€" to American ... Post-quake Haitian orphans dream of safer, better future Baptist Group Accused of Child Trafficking Americans detained in Haiti were 'trying to rescue children' |
Sunday, January 31, 2010
US to Resume Military Airlift of Injured Haitians - New York Times
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan - Washington Post
Reuters | Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan Washington Post AP NEW YORK -- A letter and a speech may have doomed plans to bring the Sept. 11 terror trial to New York. The letter written by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Washington earlier this month set a whopping $200-million-a-year ... Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan US abandons plan to hold 9/11 trial in NYC US government weighs other sites for 9/11 trial |
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Friday, January 29, 2010
UN Official Met Taliban in January - Wall Street Journal
The Hindu | UN Official Met Taliban in January W » |
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Obama pivots to job creation in speech - San Francisco Chronicle
CTV.ca | Obama pivots to job creation in speech San Francisco Chronicle (01-28) 04:00 PST Washington - -- President Obama sharply shifted his attention to job creation in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to try to win back independent voters and blunt a potenti » |
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Florida Senate Race Leads Nation in Fundraising - FOXNews
Central Florida News 13 | Florida Senate Race Leads Nation in Fundraising FOXNews The Republican primary race for a Senate seat in Florida is one of the most watched in the nation, and the fundraising numbers released Tuesday morning are matching those lofty expectations. The Republican primary race for a Senate seat ... Poll: Gov. Crist f » |
Monday, January 25, 2010
Existing US Home Sales Decreased More Than Forecast - BusinessWeek
MiamiHerald.com | Existing US Home Sales Decreased More Than Forecast BusinessWeek Jan. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of existing US homes plunged in December more than anticipated, the month after a government tax credit was origin » |
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Axelrod: No White House shake-up in the works - Washington Post
Washington Post | Axelrod: No White House shake-up in the works Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's top political aide says there's no White House shake-up in the works even as Obama's campaign manager is given a greater role in the administration. David Plouffe (pluhf) will deal mainly with this f » |
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Obama Criticizes Supreme Court Decision - Voice of America
CNN | Obama Criticizes Supreme Court Decision Voice of America Photo: AP US President Barack Obama says a Supreme Court ruling this week on campaign financing was a "huge victory for special interests," and he vowed to develop a legislative response. In a 5-4 vote Thursday, the high court struck down long-standing ... Campaign-finance ruling may prove to be a lifeline for broadcast networks Obama c » |
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Conservatives warm to Obama's bank plan - Reuters
Globe and Mail | Conservatives warm to Obama's bank plan Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The Labour party and the Conservatives on Friday threw their support behind US President Obama's plans to stop banks taking on too much risk, but only the Tories indicated they might copy them. The Obama proposals, which need ... Obama's banking proposals: The impact on Europe Europe Divided Over US Bank Proposal, Seeks Global Pact |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
President Obama, Democrats: Not Going to Rush Health Care - ABC News
The Guardian | President Obama, Democrats: Not Going to Rush Health Care ABC News Newly-elected Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown arrives in Washington, DC today as the man of the hour. President Obama goes one-on-one with George Stephanopolous. Two months ago, few would have heard of the state senator, ... Pa. politicos hear message in Mass. vote Sen.-Elect Brown Is a 'Blank Slate' on Climate, Drawing Concern and Optimism Texas GOP celebrates Obama's anniversary with thank you â€" to Massachusetts |
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Strong aftershock hits Haiti - CNN International
Telegraph.co.uk | Strong aftershock hits Haiti CNN International Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- A strong aftershock rocked Haiti on Wednesday morning just as much-needed medical aid was set to reach the earthquake-ravaged nation. The 6.1-magnitude aftershock was about 6.2 miles deep, with an epicenter about 35 miles ... Strong aftershock hits Haiti Strong aftershock rocks Haiti Frightened Haitians jolted from sleep by powerful aftershock |
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
By phone, ads, or in person, a frenzy to get out the vote - Boston Globe
Times Online | By phone, ads, or in person, a frenzy to get out the vote Boston Globe Democrats are hoping a coordinated get-out-the-vote effort for Attorney General Martha Coakley will knock down the wildfire that has vaporized her lead in the polls over Republican state Senator Scott Brown in today's special US ... Independents may settle Mass. race today Senate candidates battle to the end as voters hit polls today Massachusetts votes in crucial election for Obama |
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King service organizers hope to keep volunteers - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
New York Times (blog) | Martin Luther King service organizers hope to keep volunteers The Star-Ledger - NJ.com They will gather food for the hungry and paint shelters for the homeless. They will read to children and play bingo with the elderly. They will clean, plant, donate blood, write letters to soldiers or prepare emergency supplies for ... King murder: 'Nightmare was that I was awake' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last visit to the state 'King Holiday': An » |
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Aid teams struggle to help Haitians - Aljazeera.net
Sydney Morning Herald | Aid teams struggle to help Haitians Aljazeera.net Relief workers are still struggling to help thousands of people affected by a earthquake in Haiti, amid difficulties in distributing relief supplies to those who need it most. International relief organisations and teams from the United Nations are ... World Pledges Quake Aid, Haitians Still Waiting Tens of thousands neglected at quake epicentre The extent of the damage in Haiti's villages |
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Analysis: Senate race underscores voter anger - Washington Post
Washington Post | Analysis: Senate race underscores voter anger Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- The ill winds of an angry electorate are blowing against Democrats, the warning signs clear in a closer-than-expected Massachusetts Senate race that may doom President Barack Obama's health care agenda and foreshadow the ... Amid tight race, Coakley's campaign goes full-bore Narrow Senate Race Unnerves Democrats on Health Care Clinton at WPI to tout Coakley's campaign |
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Aid groups struggle to get food, water to Haitians - Washington Post
The Hindu | Aid groups struggle to get food, water to Haitians Washington Post AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Aid workers hoping to distribute food, water and other supplies to a shattered Port-au-Prince are warning their efforts may need more security Friday as Haitians grow increasingly ... For many in Haiti quake, help is still a no-show Welsh rescuers help Haiti victims Haiti earthquake: anger mounts as aid effort is hit by delays |
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haitian Hospitals Struggle with Flood of Injured - Voice of America
The Hindu | Haitian Hospitals Struggle with Flood of Injured Voice of America Hospitals in Haiti are struggling to cope with the flood of people injured in Tuesday's earthquake, as bodies pile up in severely damaged areas. International aid is streaming into the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, in response to the crisis. ... Tens Of Thousands Feared Dead In Haiti Quake Haiti Despairs as Quake Deaths Mount |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Fierce Quake Devastates Haitian Capital - New York Times
Sydney Morning Herald | Fierce Quake Devastates Haitian Capital New York Times SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic â€" A devastating earthquake struck Haiti late Tuesday afternoon, causing the collapse of the National Palace, leveling countless shantytown dwellings and bringing even more suffering to a ... Fierce Earthquake Rocks Haiti |
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Reid's words on race echo earlier ones by Obama - San Jose Mercury News
Telegraph.co.uk | Reid's words on race echo earlier ones by Obama San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON â€" Long before Sen. Harry Reid offered a view about what it takes to be a successful black political figure in America, Barack Obama did too. It was no surprise that Obama promptly accepted Reid's apology over the weekend for a ... Reid's political future up in the air after 'Negro' comment? Reid's Race Comments: Was There Truth In His Comments? Harry Reid's comments were crudely put, yet true |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Republican leader Steele: Reid should resign over remarks - Washington Post
The Guardian | Republican leader Steele: Reid should resign over remarks Washington Post Republicans moved Sunday to draw attention to Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid's raci » |
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County - San Francisco Chronicle
AFP | 6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County San Francisco Chronicle (01-09) 18:39 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 ... Quake Strikes Northern Calif. City 6.5 earthquake near Eureka, Calif., snaps power lines and topples televisions Powerful quake hits off California coast: USGS |
Friday, January 8, 2010
Not Guilty Plea Entered For Nigerian Bomb Suspect - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Not Guilty Plea Entered For Nigerian Bomb Suspect New York Times By REUTERS DETROIT (Reuters) - A federal judge entered a not guilty plea on Friday on behalf of Umar Farouk Abdulmut » |
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Christopher Dodd's decision to retire at the end of the year increases the chances of a Senate ... Johnson seen taking over as Senate banking panel chief Democrats Take Hit as Dodd Leaves |
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Obama Says Failed Attack Could Have Been Disrupted - New York Times
Boston Globe | Obama Says Failed Attack Could Have Been Disrupted New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama said Tuesday that the United States government had sufficient information to uncover the terror plot to bring down an airplane on Christmas Day, but intelligence officials “failed to connect those dots†that ... Obama admits intelligence failures over jet bomb plot Obama announces findings in terror probe Obama Meets With Security Team |
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