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Volcanic ash spreads more travel misery across EuropeBBC News - 4 hours ago Millions of stranded travellers face further air chaos as the volcanic ash from Iceland that has closed most of Europe's airspace continues to spread. Volcanic ash grounds Britain for days to come Times Online White supremacists, demonstrators square off in LAThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago LOS ANGELES - A white supremacist group rallied against illegal immigration in downtown Los Angeles Saturday as hundreds of counter-protesters gathered to shout them down in a tense standoff that included several arrests, thrown rocks and police in ... Stunned Poland honours lost presidentTimes Online - - 2 hours ago A hundred thousand Poles gathered yesterday in Warsaw to pay their last respects to the president and other leaders whose deaths in an air crash in Russia have plunged the nation into a bout of intense grief and soul-searching. Poland to Bury Its President and First Lady Voice of America Poland holds public memorial for crash victims The Associated Press |
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Gates Says US Lacks Strategy to Curb Iran's Nuclear Drive
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has warned in a secret three-page memorandum to top White House officials that the United States does not have an effective long-range policy for dealing with Iran's ...
Sudan elections flawed, but a first step, observers say
CNN International - 1 hour ago
By the CNN Wire Staff A political party observer sits next to boxes of ballots as polling staff prepare to count votes in Khartoum, Sudan, on Friday.
Supporters of former Kyrgyz president block government building
Xinhua - 2 hours ago
BISHKEK, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of supporters of deposed Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev on Saturday afternoon broke into an administrative building in the southern region of Jalalabad and blocked the entrance.
Bakiyev supporters occupy regional Kyrgyz office Washington Post
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All 41 GOP Senators United in Opposition to Financial Reform Bill
CBS News - - 14 minutes ago
All 41 Republican senators have signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid saying they are opposed to the financial regulation bill put forward by Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's office announced today.
Capitol Alert: Brown issues bipartisan pre-primary debate challenge
Sacramento Bee - - 1 hour ago
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown is challenging his Republican rivals Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner to debate him before the June 8 primary.
Brown challenges Whitman, Poizner to debates San Jose Mercury News
Forget about that three-way Guv debate -- Whitman balking San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Florida governor Crist goes from GOP leading light to party pariah
Washington Post - - 38 minutes ago
Once considered a shoo-in as the next US senator from Florida, Crist's moderate views have made him a target for "tea party" activists and the GOP's right wing.
Florida's Crist, trailing Rubio badly, may run as independent MiamiHerald.com
Romney Will Endorse Rubio Over Crist in Florida Race New York Times
Goldman Had 9 Months' Warning From SEC--Report
Wall Street Journal - - 3 hours ago
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was warned nine months ago that Securities and Exchange Commission staff wanted to bring a civil case against it, but the investment bank didn't specifically disclose this to investors in regulatory ...
Goldman Sachs Clients-First Pledge Undercut by SEC BusinessWeek
Greek Two-Year Notes Rise on EU-IMF 45 Billion Euro Aid Package
BusinessWeek - - 12 hours ago
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Greek two-year notes posted their first weekly advance since March after the European Union and the International Monetary Fund agreed to a 45 billion-euro ($61 billion) plan to help Greece avoid a default.
Greece To Decide On EU/IMF Aid 'In Next Few Weeks' - PM Wall Street Journal
Toyota recalling 600000 Sienna minivans
Detroit Free Press - - 14 hours ago
WASHINGTON -- Toyota said Friday that it was recalling 600000 Sienna minivans to inspect for rust in the cable that holds the spare tire, adding to the more than 6 million vehicles already under recall by the automaker this year.
Toyota Recalls 600000 Sienna Minivans MiamiHerald.com
Obama Mars Plan Too Far Out?
InformationWeek - - Apr 16, 2010
Republicans say the President's vision for NASA means the end of US space leadership, and even some Democrats are questioning the plan.
Obama Lays Out Vision for Mars Exploration PC Magazine
Obama's asteroid goal: tougher, riskier than moon The Associated Press
Volcano's Ash No Threat to Space Shuttle Landing
FOXNews - 8 minutes ago
The ash cloud belched by an erupting volcano in Iceland may have disrupted air traffic over much of Europe, but it poses no threat to NASA's planned Monday landing of space shuttle Discovery, agency officials said.
Discovery leaves space station; next stop is Earth The Associated Press
Twitter's New Flight Plan
TechNewsWorld - - 13 hours ago
Twitter has decided it's time to leave the nest and take flight with a new ad-centric business model. Can the little microblogging service that could maintain good relations with its developers?
Microsoft Vs. Apple: Does Equal Size Mean Equality? San Francisco Chronicle
'Kick-Ass': Five Things You Need To Know
MTV.com - - Apr 16, 2010
From cameos to background music, here are five things you might have missed during your first viewing of the film. By Eric Ditzian Take it from us: As much fun as "Kick-Ass" is upon first viewing, its unraveling - and bloody reweaving - of comic book ...
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Brutal Truths About Violence New York Times
'Record Store Day' helps keep genre alive
KING5.com - - 1 hour ago
SEATTLE - They started lining up before East Street Records even opened, anticipating the gold they may find, the limited editions, the rare compilations, the old favorite.
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Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem Bring NYC Party To Coachella
Billboard - - 4 hours ago
Jay-Z brought his arena-sized stage show -- complete with a guest spot by Beyonce -- to the California desert Friday night (April 16), capping off the triumphant first day of the 11th annual ...
Fans pour in at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
TAKE 5: Music to our ears North County Times
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SI.com - 1 hour ago
Coach Mike Brown and the Cavaliers couldn't have scripted Game 1 any better than it happened. And though Cleveland was taking on an overmatched and possibly distracted (see Vinny Del Negro vs.
LeBron, Shaq lead Cavs over Bulls The Associated Press
Jennings Leads Rally, but Bucks Fall Short Against Hawks
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By AP The Atlanta Hawks are off to a good start in the playoffs, even though they barely showed up for the second half. The Milwaukee Bucks are short-handed but at least showed a little fight.
Bucks' Jennings thumps Hawks with 34 Atlanta Journal Constitution
Beaning puts Rowand on disabled list
MLB.com - - 48 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES -- Though the Giants haven't determined how to treat the broken bones near Aaron Rowand's left cheek, they did decide Saturday to place the center fielder on the 15-day disabled list.
Lincecum does it all in 9-0 win over Dodgers The Associated Press
Teen girls' drinking may lead to breast problems later
USA Today - - Apr 16, 2010
Frequent alcohol consumption by teenage girls may increase the chances that they will develop non-cancerous breast disease in their 20s and possibly breast cancer later in life.
Nursing our way out of a doctor shortage
Chicago Tribune - - 9 hours ago
Thanks to health care reform, millions of previously uninsured Americans will have policies enabling them to go to the doctor when necessary without financial fear.
Plenty of nurses I'd call 'Dr.' Andalusia Star-News
Robot trainer benefits stroke patients - study
BBC News - 1 hour ago
Intensive therapy using a robot has helped patients improve arm movement years after having a stroke, according to a US study. Researchers from Brown University, in Rhode Island, used the machine to provide three months of training.
Robots help stroke patients Food Consumer
Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault
New York Times - - Apr 13, 2010
FOOD partisanship doesn't usually reach the same heights of animosity as the political variety, except in the case of the anti-cilantro party.
5 most tax-friendly states to live in
WalletPop (blog) - Apr 13, 2010
During tax season, it seems as if everyone thinks the grass is greener one (or in some instances, two) states over. Wonder whether your own envy is justified?
It's not all about the beach on Kauai
Los Angeles Times - 8 hours ago
A quaint town, a Hindu monastery high in the hills, a charming museum and a verdant garden are among the hidden treasures of Hawaii's 'Garden Isle.
Jail Time for Insurance Evaders? Yes, Said Fox News
TIME (blog) - - Apr 14, 2010
A little more than a week ago, Tom Coburn did something fairly courageous by political standards. At a town hall meeting in Oklahoma, the conservative Republican senator referred to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a “nice lady” and criticized Fox News.
A Mighty Pale Tea
New York Times - - Apr 16, 2010
At first I thought, “Wow! This is much more diverse than the rallies I've seen on television.” Then I realized that I was looking at stadium workers.