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WASHINGTON (AP) - If not distancing itself from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the White House is placing firmly on his shoulders responsibility for how the government handled the $165 million in bonuses paid to about 400 executives and traders ...
AIG furor puts spotlight on retention bonuses Los Angeles Times Outrage on bonuses is fair, bailout official says Boston Globe Opposition leader takes power in MadagascarReuters - 44 minutes ago
By Richard Lough ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar's youthful opposition leader Andry Rajoelina sought to consolidate his grip on power on Wednesday after the military named him president in a move that flouted the Indian Ocean island's constitution.
Pope: Condoms could worsen AidsAljazeera.net - 35 minutes ago
The Roman Catholic pope has come under renewed criticism after saying that condoms are not the solution to Africa's HIV epidemic.
Pope visits Africa, reaffirms ban on condoms CNN International |
Mexico hits US with tariffs over truck ban
Reuters - 48 minutes ago
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico said on Wednesday it was imposing tariffs on US imports of fruits, vegetables and household products after Washington banned Mexican trucks from US roads.
More feds headed to border to quell drug violence The Associated Press
Report: Deportation issue led to deadlock in Shalit talks
Ynetnews - 1 hour ago
Hamas sources tell al-Hayat newspaper deal aimed at securing kidnapped soldier's release did not fail due to disagreement over number of prisoners, but rather because of Israel's demand that freed terrorists be expelled.
Olmert Rejects Hamas Proposed Prisoner Swap Voice of America
For Obama, a Shamrock-Sprinkled Schedule
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
The White House is going green for St. Patrick's Day. The water in the fountains on the north and south lawns of the White House has been dyed green to mark the national holiday of Ireland.
White House Irish for a day Seattle Times
Obama tackles dissident violence BBC News
1970s radical Sara Jane Olson free on parole
San Francisco Chronicle - 1 hour ago
Don Thompson, AP A former 1970s radical associated with the group that kidnapped newspaper heiress Patty Hearst finished her prison sentence Tuesday, ending a legal drama that harked back to a violent era of social unrest.
Ex-SLA radical released on parole Chicago Tribune
Sara Jane Olson released to serve parole in Minnesota Los Angeles Times
Family of chimp attack victim seeks $50 million
CNN - 36 minutes ago
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who was violently attacked by a chimpanzee is seeking $50 million in damages from the owner of the primate, attorneys said Tuesday.
Moderate tapped for court of appeals
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
AP And Globe Staff / March 18, 2009 WASHINGTON - In his first act in reshaping the federal judiciary, President Obama yesterday nominated a moderate with bipartisan support from both of his home-state senators to serve on a Chicago-based federal ...
Obama Names Judge to Appeals Court Washington Post
Obama nominee aims for bipartisan support San Jose Mercury News
China rejects Coke's bid to buy major juice maker
The Associated Press - 53 minutes ago
BEIJING (AP) - China has rejected Coca-Cola Co.'s $2.5 billion bid to buy a major Chinese juice producer, the Commerce Ministry announced Wednesday, in a closely watched case that stirred nationalist opposition.
Yen Trades Near 2009 Low Versus Euro as BOJ Raises Debt Buying
Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
By Theresa Barraclough and Ron Harui March 18 (Bloomberg) -- The yen traded near the weakest level against the euro this year after the Bank of Japan said it will step up purchases of government debt, encouraging investors to seek higher-yielding ...
Bank of Japan to Raise Bond Buys New York Times
Madoff Business Interests Include Mets Owner Wilpon’s Fund
Bloomberg - 2 hours ago
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Madoff, jailed after pleading guilty in a $65 billion Ponzi scheme, or his wife, Ruth, had interests in more than a dozen businesses and partnerships, including restaurants, radiology providers and real estate funds ...
Prosecutors Look to Reclaim More Madoff Assets New York Times
Apple Raises Its iPhone Ante
BusinessWeek - 2 hours ago
Scott Forstall, senior vice-president of iPhone Software, speaks during a Mar. 17 Apple event announcing the new iPhone operating system.
Shuttle Blasts Off After Flawless Countdown
MSNBC - 1 hour ago
By Dan Billow. WESH 2 News CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The space shuttle Discovery lifted off Sunday, chasing a setting sun, and the weather and technology were flawless after a month-long delay.
Did Bat Hitch a Ride to Space? ABC News
Discovery reports for 8 days of work Los Angeles Times
Hands On With the Dell Adamo
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
What's so neat about the Dell Adamo? We played with the new ultrasleek ultraportable, and are ready to give you our two cents.
Dell launches a whole new line of laptops today BusinessWeek
Is a 9-inch Adamo in Dell's future? CNET News
Ski-fall actress in US hospital
BBC News - 1 hour ago
British actress Natasha Richardson has been transferred to a hospital in New York after suffering a serious head injury while skiing.
Natasha Richardson Hospitalized in New York New York Times
Natasha Richardson reportedly brain dead after fall MiamiHerald.com
'Dancing with the Stars': Belinda Carlisle Go-Go-Goes Away
Zap2it.com - 48 minutes ago
By Andrea Reiher Are you guys ready for our first ever dance-off on "Dancing with the Stars"? I like this new format, I'm excited to see the performances.
DWTS: Bye-Bye Belinda! OK! Magazine
New York City St. Patrick's Day parade sea of green helps wash ...
New York Daily News - 2 hours ago
BY Stephanie Gaskell There's nothing better to wash away the bad economy blues than a sea of green. Irish eyes - and the eyes of New Yorkers from all walks of life - were smiling Tuesday as the city's 248th annual march wound its way along Fifth Ave.
St. Patrick’s Day 2009 MSNBC
Team USA's rally did wonders for the WBC
FOXSports.com - 25 minutes ago
by Ken Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005. He appears weekly on the FSN Baseball Report and MLB on FOX.
David Wright rallies the US past Puerto Rico Los Angeles Times
Points to consider as you ponder your Utah-Arizona pick
San Francisco Chronicle - 33 minutes ago
(03-17) 22:33 PDT -- The NCAA Tournament, which sort of started Tuesday but begins in earnest Thursday, is unlike any other sports event, appealing to people who don't know John Calipari from fried calamari.
Breaking Down the NCAA Tournament Upset New York Times
NCAA tourey from A-to-Z Idaho State Journal
Korea advances in WBC, puts Japan on brink of elimination
Sports Network - 40 minutes ago
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Jung Keun Bong was solid on the mound and Korea used a three-run first inning to down defending champion Japan, 4-1, and guarantee a spot in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic.
South Korea beats Japan to earn spot in WBC semis The Associated Press
US capital struggles to contain HIV epidemic
Reuters - 10 hours ago
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - "Who's next for testing?" Nathalie Boittin asked on Tuesday in a crowded waiting room at the Whitman-Walker Clinic in northwest Washington.
In AIDS Crisis, Serious Times Call for Serious Measures Washington Post
Obesity can trim 10 years off life
USA Today - 9 hours ago
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY Weighing too much may take as much as a decade off your life, according a new analysis of studies that involved 900000 people.
Obesity danger 'rivals smoking' BBC News
Religious dying patients more likely to get aggressive care
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
By Elizabeth Cooney Patients who rely heavily on their religious faith to cope with terminal cancer are more likely to receive intensive life-prolonging measures in their last week of life, Boston researchers reported yesterday.
Judge filibuster threat: Senate Republicans say Obama needs to ...
Chicago Tribune - 41 minutes ago
By David G. Savage and James Oliphant | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON—Even before President Barack Obama announced his first judicial nominee Tuesday, there was talk of filibusters in the Senate to block candidates for the courts.
Tactic May Break Obama's Bipartisan Pledge, GOP Says Washington Post
Senator Wants Some Remorse From CEO’s
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By KATE PHILLIPS From President Obama to lawmakers to the public, rounds of condemnation have been unleashed about bonuses handed out by the American International Group.
Taxpayers vent against bonuses to AIG Salt Lake Tribune
Pols hit AIG in war of words Boston Herald
President Obama won't give his convicted computer whiz Vivek ...
New York Daily News - 5 hours ago
BY Kenneth Bazinet WASHINGTON - The new White House computer chief pleaded guilty 12 years ago to a petty theft charge, but it won't cost him his job, a spokesman for President Obama said.
Ex-employee of DC Technology Office remains jailed The Associated Press