Developing storiesBloomberg – 3 hours ago –Los Angeles Times – 4 hours ago –People Magazine – 8 hours ago –New York Daily News – 1 hour ago –In The NewsFight Brewing Within GOP Over Soul, Future of PartyFOXNews - 5 hours ago
This week's dustup between GOP chief Michael Steele and influential radio host Rush Limbaugh underscored the struggle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party.
GOP's Steele still ironing out the kinks Chicago Tribune Backgrounder: US-Russian dispute on missile defenseXinhua - 40 minutes ago
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that the United States and Russia have the opportunity to cooperate on missile defense.
UN fails to agree on Sudan actionBBC News - 6 hours ago
Key powers at the United Nations have failed to agree on a statement asking Sudan to reverse its decision to expel aid agencies. The UN Security Council was holding its first meeting since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for ...
US Pushes Sudan to Readmit Aid Groups Washington Post Muslim states rally behind al-Bashir PRESS TV |
Tsvangirai recovering in hospital
BBC News - 2 hours ago
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is recovering in hospital after a car crash on Friday which killed his wife Susan.
Zimbabwe Premier Tsvangirai may go home soon The Associated Press
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai in Horror Crash AllAfrica.com
Israeli airstrike kills militant in northern Gaza
Xinhua - 50 minutes ago
GAZA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- An Islamic Jihad militant was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a group of militants in northern Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, the group and medics said.
'Islamic Jihad member killed in Gaza' Jerusalem Post
Queen to bend protocol for Obama
United Press International - 2 hours ago
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown greets guests before addressing a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2009.
Brown attacks US gay marriage ban BBC News
Congressman Labels Obama 'Abortion President'
FOXNews - 2 hours ago
Rep. Chris Smith, RN.J., accused Obama of launching two attacks on pro-life measures. One of the most outspoken abortion opponents in Congress labeled President Obama the "abortion president" on Friday in response to news that Obama intended to sign an ...
Obama expected to lift stem cell limits Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Obama to restore stem cell funding San Francisco Chronicle
President Obama Speaks at Healthcare Summit
Washington Post - 17 hours ago
President Barack Obama opened a White House health care summit Thursday, calling for his allies and opponents to come together to overhaul the US health care system.
How much can health care system change without harm? Alexandria Town Talk
Obama: Stimulus plan is already saving jobs
Boston Globe - 3 hours ago
President Obama greeted police officers yesterday at their graduation ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. (REUTERS/Larry Downing) Associated Press And Globe Staff / March 7, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio - While acknowledging an "astounding" number of job losses, ...
For Ohio officer, pomp and good circumstance CNN International
Surging US Unemployment Rate Pressures Obama for More Action
Bloomberg - 3 hours ago
By Bob Willis March 7 (Bloomberg) -- The jump in the US unemployment rate to the highest level in a quarter century last month suggests the recession is deeper than the Obama administration forecasts and additional measures may be needed to restart ...
National jobless rate jumps to 8.1 percent San Francisco Chronicle
Bernard Madoff to Face New Charges, May Be Nearing Plea Deal
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
By David Glovin March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Madoff, the alleged mastermind of a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, may be nearing a guilty plea after federal prosecutors filed a notice that they intend to bring new criminal charges against the New York money ...
Remember to spring forward this weekend
Houston Chronicle - 1 hour ago
By ERIC BERGER Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle Stephan Savoia AP Clocks are tested at Electric Time Co. in Medfield, Mass. They'll be adjusted Sunday, along with timekeepers in 48 US states.
It's time to spring forward for another year The Associated Press
Time change reminds us to check smoke alarms The Daily Advertiser
Kepler blasts off in search of Earth-like planets
Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago
Malcolm Denemark / AP In a timed exposure, spectators watch from Cocoa Beach as the Kepler satellite launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
Kepler launches to find new planets abc7news.com
Delta darts through night sky Florida Today
Microsoft to let PC users turn off IE Web browser
The Associated Press - 7 hours ago
SEATTLE (AP) - A single check box deep in the guts of the next version of Windows is giving Microsoft Corp. watchers a peek at how the software maker plans to keep European antitrust regulators from marring a crucial software launch.
Google backs EU antitrust rap vs Microsoft Inquirer.net
Craigslist to sheriff: Federal law protects site
CNET News - 6 hours ago
by Greg Sandoval Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster has responded to the lawsuit filed this week by the sheriff of Chicago's Cook County against the Web classified publication.
Rihanna Allowed to Tape Record Calls from Chris Brown
People Magazine - 8 hours ago
By Mike Fleeman Although the court slapped Chris Brown with among the least restrictive of protective orders, Rihanna does have the means to gather evidence against him if he causes trouble.
Rihanna will testify if asked, lawyer says Detroit Free Press
Alan Moore, author of "Watchmen," reinvented the comic book
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Christopher Borrelli and Robert K. Elder | Tribune reporters Over the past 30 years, author Alan Moore has almost single-handedly reinvented the comic book, transforming its language, broadening its scope and deepening its intellect.
'Watchmen' a heroic, if flawed, effort Cape Cod Times
'American Idol': Q&As With the Top 13!
Entertainment Weekly - 12 hours ago
Start to get to know this year's 'Idol' class: How did they handle the pressure of the one-shot format? What did they really think of Norman Gentle and Tatiana Del Toro?
`Idol' singer Anoop dreams of Kanye collaboration The Associated Press
A-Rod and Yankees at crossroads: Face surgery dilemma over ...
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY Mark Feinsand Joe Girardi (l.) and Brian Cashman have Alex Rodriguez and his hip on the brain. TAMPA - A cloud of uncertainty hovered over Steinbrenner Field Friday, as the Yankees held their collective breath for the latest news on the most famous ...
A-Rod Hopes To Play Through Hip Injury Hartford Courant
NASCAR AT AMS: Old pro Martin earns first pole since 2001
Atlanta Journal Constitution - 1 hour ago
By Rick Minter Mark Martin’s lap during Friday’s qualifying for the Kobalt Tools 500 blew away the generally accepted theory that a race-car driver’s performance diminishes with age.
Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, GA FOXSports.com
Celtics' D brings yet another W against Cavaliers
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
By Frank Dell'Apa The Celtics hoped to take the ball out of LeBron James's hands last night. Actually, they were content to coax James into voluntarily surrendering possession, even if he found an open teammate.
Unselfish Pierce keys Celts' win over Cavs FOXSports.com
Pierce, Celtics stymie Cavs in battle for Eastern supremacy Sports Network
Baby Bottle Makers Ditch BPA
WebMD - 13 hours ago
By Miranda Hitti March 6, 2009 -- The top six makers of baby bottles in the US have agreed to stop using the polycarbonate plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in their bottles.
Health Buzz: No More BPA in Baby Bottles and Other Health News U.S. News & World Report
6 firms stop sales of hard-plastic baby bottles San Francisco Chronicle
Bay pilot pleads guilty to pollution law violations from 2007 incident
CNN - 6 hours ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The bay pilot who steered a container ship into the San Francisco Bay Bridge in 2007, causing a massive oil spill, pleaded guilty Friday to violating misdemeanor pollution laws and faces up to 10 months in prison, ...
Cosco Busan pilot pleads guilty in deal San Francisco Chronicle
Health Buzz: Supreme Court Phenergan Ruling and Other Health News
U.S. News & World Report - Mar 5, 2009
The US Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the antinausea medication Phenergan and its warning label does not protect drugmaker Wyeth Pharmaceuticals from being sued, the Associated Press reports.
Comment by Jeff Bernstein, Esq. Policy Analyst, U.S. PIRG
Wyeth: Company Complied With Law In Vermont Case FOXBusiness
Fight for marriage, family is new protest focus
San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago
The crowd in front of City Hall on Thursday had a different vibe. It was there to watch the arguments before the state Supreme Court on the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Existing gay marriages now on a great divide Los Angeles Times
Obama veers from Bush's environmental course
USA Today - Mar 5, 2009
By Traci Watson, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - Even before George W. Bush can settle into his new house in Dallas, his legacy on the environment is being dismantled by his replacement in the White House.
Heading off a crisis Chicago Tribune
US wants dialogue with Pyongyang: US envoy
AFP - 3 hours ago
SEOUL (AFP) - The United States wants dialogue with North Korea, Washington's new special envoy to Pyongyang said Saturday, amid concerns the communist state is preparing to test-fire a missile.
Report: US eyes talks with N. Korea CNN International
US calls on NKorea to drop harsh rhetoric The Associated Press