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Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees - Washington Post
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Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees
Washington Post
AP WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama has released the "holds" he had placed on every one of President Barack Obama's nominees, his office said Monday. "The purpose of placing numerous holds was to get the White House's attention ...
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He's No Longer Blocking All Obama NomineesABC News
Senator Lifts Holds on Most NomineesNew York Times
Richard Shelby lifts hold on Obama nomineesPolitico
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Sri Lanka's presidential loser faces court martial - AFP
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Sri Lanka's presidential loser faces court martial
AFP
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka is to be court-martialled, officials said Tuesday, a day after he was hauled away from his office by armed troops. Hours before his dramatic arrest, Fonseka told ...
Rajapaksa's political rival humiliated, but at what cost?Times Online
Sri Lankan Opposition Leader ArrestedTIME
Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka beaten during arrestTelegraph.co.uk
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Afghan assault on Taliban to test US strategy - AFP
CBC.ca
Afghan assault on Taliban to test US strategy
AFP
KABUL — A planned assault on a major Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan is the first real test of a new US-led counter-insurgency strategy to re-establish government control and end the war. Operation Mushtarak is an experiment in combining the ...
In southern Afghanistan, even the small gains get noticedWashington Post
A double target: Taliban and opiumMiamiHerald.com
British troop killed in S AfghanistanXinhua
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Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit - Washington Post
Boston Globe
Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit
Washington Post
Leading House Republicans raised the prospect Monday night that they may decline to participate in President Obama's proposed health-care summit if the White House chooses not to scrap the existing reform bills and start over. ...
On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New MapNew York Times
GOP: Back to drawing board on health careUSA Today
Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-gameReuters
The Detroit News -NPR -FOXNews
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Gov. Granholm calls Obama's Asian carp plan too weak - The Detroit News
AFP
Gov. Granholm calls Obama's Asian carp plan too weak
The Detroit News
Washington -- The Obama administration proposed Monday a $78.5 million plan to try to prevent the voracious Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes, but Gov. Jennifer Granholm said it falls short of what's needed to protect the fragile ecosystem ...
Feds may close locks to stop carpChicago Tribune
Washington offers plan to control Asian carpMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
US Officials Plan $78.5 Million Effort to Keep Dangerous Carp Out of Great LakesNew York Times
Reuters -Detroit Free Press -Christian Science Monitor
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A fact check of the Democratic governor debate - Dallas Morning News
A fact check of the Democratic governor debate
Dallas Morning News
THE CLAIM: Farouk Shami said that over the past few years, the state has executed a few people who were innocent. He then added, "We have killed lots of innocent people in the state of Texas." THE FACTS: There is no definitive evidence yet that any ...
In debate with Shami, White directs attention at PerryHouston Chronicle
Fact-checking the Democratic debateFort Worth Star Telegram
Citizens Undecided on White, ShamiKERA
abc13.com -KGBT-TV -San Angelo Standard Times
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Will Energy Plant Explosion Mean Higher Electric Rates? - Hartford Courant
BBC News
Will Energy Plant Explosion Mean Higher Electric Rates?
Hartford Courant
The idea behind the Kleen Energy plant was straightforward even though getting the project started was complex. Once the plant and better high-voltage transmission lines to power-hungry Fairfield County were open, ...
Power plant explosion under investigationLos Angeles Times
Blast Probe Looks at Gas-Line ClearingWall Street Journal
Negligence? Conn. Gas Blast Criminal Probe BeginsABC News
NECN -Reuters -Boston Herald
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Eyes on Ukraine PM to contest poll results or quit - BBC News
Globe and Mail
Eyes on Ukraine PM to contest poll results or quit
BBC News
Ukraine is waiting for Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to either contest results from Sunday's presidential election, or accept defeat and quit. Pro-Moscow opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appears to have narrowly won the poll, which monitors have ...
For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two WaysNew York Times
World Digest: International observers say Ukrainian election was free and fairWashington Post
Candidates Sought Guidance From American ConsultantsWall Street Journal
Reuters -Los Angeles Times -The Guardian
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Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery - Washington Post
The Guardian
Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery
Washington Post
AP WASHINGTON -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized. ...
Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77Wall Street Journal
Rep. Murtha Dead at 77FOXNews
John Murtha, US defense appropriations chair, diesReuters
BusinessWeek -Seattle Post Intelligencer -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close - New York Times
The Hindu
To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close
New York Times
Sarah Palin looked at the palm of her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. By KATE ZERNIKE Ask conservatives why they love Sarah Palin so and they will often say it is because she is so “authentic. ...
Sarah Palin Rallies Tea PartiersABC News
BREAKINGVIEWS-Next Republican generation poses risk for banksReuters
Minnesota GOP feels party gathering steamMinneapolis Star Tribune
Record-Searchlight -KHSL -Daily Caller
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'Iran can definitely enrich uranium to 20%' - Press TV
CBC.ca
'Iran can definitely enrich uranium to 20%'
Press TV
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran is definitely capable of enriching uranium to 20 percent. Salehi made the remarks on Monday in response to French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, who had described the plan as ...
New sanctions urged over Iran moveAljazeera.net
'Iran aims to stockpile uranium'Jerusalem Post
Gates Shores Up Allies in Afghan War, Urges Pressure on IranBusinessWeek
San Francisco Chronicle -MiamiHerald.com -Wall Street Journal
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Democrats prepare to pick new lieutenant governor - Chicago Tribune
CBS News
Democrats prepare to pick new lieutenant governor
Chicago Tribune
After scandal forces out Scott Lee Cohen, Democrats begin delicate dance to select new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn By Rick Pearson and Ray Long, Tribune reporters Democratic Party leaders began the delicate dance of picking a new running mate for ...
Illinois Democrats Look to Fill Sudden Ticket GapNew York Times
Ill. Democrats relieved as Cohen bows outBoston Globe
Gov. Pat Quinn wants Tammy Duckworth as Illinois lieutenant governor candidateChicago Sun-Times
Washington Post -Las Vegas Sun -Christian Science Monitor
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Iran official: Window for nuke deal open - CNN
Reuters
Iran official: Window for nuke deal open
CNN
A new enrichment program at the Natanz plant is to begin Tuesday, Iran's envoy to IAEA said. (CNN) -- Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open ...
New sanctions urged over Iran moveAljazeera.net
'Iran aims to stockpile uranium'Jerusalem Post
'Enemy cannot hinder Iran's progress'Press TV
MiamiHerald.com -Xinhua -Wall Street Journal
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Power plant explosion under investigation - Los Angeles Times
ABC News
Power plant explosion under investigation
Los Angeles Times
The inquiry will focus on whether recently issued safety protocols were disregarded during the purging of a natural gas pipeline. Middletown, Conn. - Possible gaps in safety protocols at the Kleen Energy power plant are at the center of the ...
Blast Probe Looks at Gas-Line ClearingWall Street Journal
Victims of power plant explosion identifiedNECN
Explosion Unlikely to Slow Gas Plant DevelopmentABC News
Reuters -Hartford Courant -My Fox Boston
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Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes - Los Angeles Times
MiamiHerald.com
Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes
Los Angeles Times
Democrat David Paterson, who is battling the legislature over budget deficits and has been asked not to run again by President Obama, now is denying Internet rumors involving sex and drugs. By Geraldine Baum His major opponent in the primary is ahead ...
Paterson to Announce Campaign for GovernorWall Street Journal
Capital rife with rumors of Paterson's political demiseBuffalo News
Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to ResignFOXNews
Reuters -WNYC -amNY
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On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map - New York Times
Kansas City Star
On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map
New York Times
WASHINGTON — When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make ...
GOP Wary of Pitfalls in Obama's Health Care SummitABC News
Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summitWashington Post
GOP health care script takes modest approachDallas Morning News
USA Today -Reuters -FOXNews
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For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways - New York Times
New York Times (blog)
For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways
New York Times
Supporters of the opposition leader Viktor F. Yanukovich in front of the Central Election Commission in Kiev on Monday. By CLIFFORD J. LEVY KIEV, Ukraine — The apparent victory of Russia's preferred candidate in the Ukrainian presidential race may be a ...
Decision time for Ukraine's TymoshenkoBBC News
Candidates Sought Guidance From American ConsultantsWall Street Journal
New Ukraine leader may still drive hard bargain on gasReuters
Los Angeles Times -The Guardian -Times Online
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Colts' Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses - New York Times
CTV.ca
Colts' Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses
New York Times
The Colts sacrificed the regular season for the postseason but were left to watch the Saints celebrate at the Super Bowl. More Photos » The latest news, notes and analysis from Miami where the Colts and Saints will contend Super ...
Payton and Brees formed quite a connectionTampa Tribune
'Lots of love going around' New Orleans as hoarse Who Dat Nation savours winThe Canadian Press
The Saints scored 18 consecutive points to prevail in their Super Bowl debutCNN
NOLA.com -Atlanta Journal Constitution -TheRecordLive.com
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Neb. Democrat Joins GOP to Oppose Labor Nominee - ABC News
Neb. Democrat Joins GOP to Oppose Labor Nominee
ABC News
AP Nebraska's Democratic senator says he will join Republicans in opposing a union lawyer's nomination to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Sen. Ben Nelson is the first Democrat to come out against the nomination of Craig Becker. ...
Ben Nelson opposing Obama nominee to National Labor Relations BoardAMERICAblog (blog)
Ben Nelson will back GOP filibusterPolitico
Ben Nelson To Filibuster Key Obama Labor NomineeHuffington Post (blog)
Tire Business -CBS News (blog) -msnbc.com
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Haiti man 'survives 28 days under quake rubble' - BBC News
Reuters
Haiti man 'survives 28 days under quake rubble'
BBC News
The family of a Haitian man says he has survived four weeks under rubble since the devastating earthquake that struck on 12 January. Doctors said the 28-year-old man was dehydrated and wasted. His brother told the BBC someone had given him water during ...
Man Pulled From Rubble in HaitiWall Street Journal
Man Pulled Alive From Haiti Earthquake RubbleVoice of America
Haiti earthquake relief efforts are still falling shortWashington Post
New York Times -Reuters -CNN International
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