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TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday he sees no change in US policy toward Iran despite the US promise of a "new beginning.
Iran's supreme leader dismisses Obama overtures The Associated Press US bank rescue plan could come on Monday: reportWashington Post - 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The US government will announce as soon as Monday a long-awaited plan to try to get bad assets off the books of banks, a cornerstone of its efforts to tackle the credit crisis, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Treasury to roll out toxic asset plan MLive.com Toxic Asset Plan Foresees Big Subsidies for Investors New York Times Obama to Push Programs in BudgetNew York Times - 55 minutes ago
By HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON - President Obama, signaling the start of what promises to be a bruising fight with Congress, said that he expected lawmakers to pass a budget that would fund key programs in his economic recovery plan while at the same time ...
Obama makes pitch for budget priorities The Associated Press |
Pope condemns sorcery, urges Angolans to reach out
The Associated Press - 27 minutes ago
LUANDA, Angola (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI appealed to the people of largely Catholic Angola on Saturday to reach out to and convert believers in witchcraft who feel threatened by "spirits" and "evil powers" of sorcery.
Pope: Rid Africa of corruption Aljazeera.net
UN Official Says Darfur Continues to Crumble
New York Times - 8 hours ago
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR UNITED NATIONS - The humanitarian situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate in the wake of Sudan’s decision to expel major foreign aid organizations from the country, a top United Nations official told the Security Council on ...
US Envoy Blasts Sudan NGO Expulsion Voice of America
Fritzl: there is a darker side to Austrian culture
Times Online - 13 hours ago
When I moved to Austria last September to research a book on the Fritzl case I found a flat in Vienna’s Judenplatz, where Rachel Whiteread’s imposing monument dedicated to the Jewish victims of Austrian fascism was unveiled in 2000.
Papers call for probe over Fritzl BBC News
Obama's 'Tonight Show' gaffe one of many for president
Chicago Tribune - 46 minutes ago
By John McCormick | Tribune reporter For a man known as a great communicator, President Barack Obama can put his foot in his mouth from time to time.
Obama's 'Tonight Show' appearance continues celebritized politics San Diego Union Tribune
Not bowled over by Obama's Special Olympics joke Los Angeles Times
Tumult over AIG bonuses eroding confidence, economists say
Chicago Tribune - 3 hours ago
By Michael Oneal | Tribune reporter The political uproar over American International Group's $165 million in bonuses may have been cathartic for an outraged nation.
Family comes first in this White House
Chicago Tribune - 2 hours ago
By Christi Parsons | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - Some afternoons in the West Wing, as he wonders how best to convey the White House's messages about an economic downturn, financial calamity, job loss and some of the toughest foreign policy ...
Mrs. Obama Speaks Out About Her Household New York Times
Madoff must stay in prison, US appeals court rules
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
By Leslie Wayne New York: A US federal appeals court has denied a request by a lawyer for Bernard L. Madoff that he be released from jail until his sentencing in June for running a $65 billion fraud scheme.
Treasurys heading for best week since December
MarketWatch - 15 hours ago
By Deborah Levine, marketwatch NEW YORK (marketwatch) -- Treasury prices on Friday were set for big gains in a week that saw yields plunge after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced extraordinary steps to lower borrowing costs, including massive ...
Fed Keeps Focus On Deflation Forbes
IBM, Sun talks seen continuing to next week-sources
Reuters - 12 hours ago
By Ritsuko Ando and Anupreeta Das NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - IBM (IBM.N) is still in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc (JAVA.O) and discussions could take several more days as IBM studies various parts of Sun's computer server and software ...
Sun Microsystems may shine in Big Blue sky Bizjournals.com
IBM said to be poring over Sun's contracts ITworld.com
NASA: Space station work 81% complete as solar arrays unfurled
Computerworld - 14 hours ago
By Sharon Gaudin March 20, 2009 (Computerworld) The crew of the space shuttle Discovery has successfully unfurled and set up the last set of energy-harvesting solar arrays that will be attached to the International Space Station.
Space station unfurls solar wings BBC News
Explorer 8: Bugs, Crashes, Glitches, Oh My!
InformationWeek - 38 minutes ago
By Paul McDougall Early adopters of Internet Explorer 8 say the new Microsoft browser is causing a range of unexpected issues, including missing Web content, system crashes, and Internet tools that don't function properly.
Report showing threats to birds spurs call for conservation
New York Times - 22 hours ago
By ALLISON WINTER, Greenwire Nearly a third of 800 US bird species are imperiled or in significant decline because of habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and other threats, according to a comprehensive new federal report.
A third of US bird species in decline Denver Post
Report: Energy production choking bird population The Associated Press
Liam Neeson and family hold NY wake for Richardson
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The family of British actress Natasha Richardson, who died this week after a ski accident, gathered for a wake in New York on Friday.
Just In: 10 Business Lessons From 'Battlestar Galactica'
Washington Post - 7 hours ago
In humanity's darkest hour, Admiral Adama faced the ultimate leadership challenge. Here's what every business leader can learn from his example.
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'Duplicity': The Lying Game, By Kurt Loder
MTV.com - 17 hours ago
If Clive Owen had taken over the role of James Bond, rather than Daniel Craig - who hasn't yet brought to it anything like the romantic flair that Owen could have - the result, with a lot of luck, might have been a movie like "Duplicity.
Midwest: No. 13 Cleveland State 84, No. 4 Wake Forest 69
New York Times - 5 hours ago
By PETE THAMEL MIAMI - Since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, few teams have captured America’s imagination like Cleveland State.
Cleveland State's win an upset, but not surprising SportingNews.com
Cleveland St advances to face Arizona The Associated Press
Calhoun, UConn have a healthy chance against Texas A&M
New York Daily News - 1 hour ago
BY Dick Weiss PHILADELPHIA - Jim Calhoun rejoined his top-seeded Connecticut Huskies Friday for breakfast and a morning practice at the Palestra and fully expects to coach in Saturday's West Regional second-round game against ninth-seeded Texas A&M.
Calhoun calling the shots Boston Globe
Price Can't Carry UConn Offense Alone Hartford Courant
Trojan force
Boston Globe - 4 hours ago
By Julian Benbow It won't show the pass he threw to Joe Trapani, the way a shortstop feeds his second baseman on a double play, that got the Vermont transfer to the free throw line for 2 of his 12 points.
Dwight Lewis gets Trojans started Los Angeles Times
Midwest: No. 10 USC 72, No. 7 Boston College 55 New York Times
When early screening carries risks
Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago
Recent studies find that American men are getting prostate cancer tests and treatments they do not need, with side effects such as incontinence and impotence.
A Tumor at the Heart of Medicare
New York Times - 5 hours ago
By MARK LANGE GENERATING efficiency in the health-care market will be one of President Obama’s greatest challenges. To do this, he will have to create meaningful competition between drug companies, and between public and private plans.
Healthcare victory for consumers Boston Globe
Timing critical for passing health care reform Tracy Press
China clears Johnson & Johnson baby products
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago
BEIJING (AP) - The State Food and Drug Administration said Saturday it found no evidence that Johnson & Johnson baby products made in China contain potential carcinogens as alleged by an activist group.
China Investigates Baby Products Wall Street Journal
Navy to begin collision investigation
San Diego Union Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Steve Liewer (Contact) Union-Tribune Staff Writer Naval investigators are expected to begin their probe this weekend into the collision of two Navy ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz early yesterday.
USS Hartford Involved In Collision In Strait Of Hormuz Hartford Courant
Restrictions Put on Stimulus Funds
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
President Obama announced guidelines Friday aimed at preventing waste and limiting the influence of lobbyists on the $787 economic stimulus package.
Analysis: Obama rhetoric, reality clash The Associated Press
Obama announces spending guidelines Baltimore Sun
Afghan Clerics Call for Saudi-Mediated Talks With Taliban
Voice of America - 14 hours ago
By VOA News Afghanistan's top Muslim clerics are calling for Saudi-mediated talks with the Taliban, aimed at reducing violence in the country.
Afghan clerics urge Saudi-led talks with Taliban The Associated Press