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Dazed survivors of China quake spend chilly night in the openCNN International - 1 hour ago (CNN) -- As dawn broke Thursday in earthquake-ravaged Jiegu, China, some people walked the streets in shock as others continued their all-night efforts to scour debris with their hands for survivors. Video: Pope sends his support to the victims of the earthquake in China 
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Quake in remote west China kills 589, buries more The Associated Press Marine's anti-Obama Facebook comments fuel debateThe Associated Press - 3 hours ago SAN DIEGO - A Camp Pendleton Marine has removed his Facebook page after his comments fueled a free-speech debate about whether troops are allowed to criticize President Barack Obama's policies while serving in the military. Tea Party Patriots' page back in business NavyTimes.com Marine scrutinized over Facebook page San Diego Union Tribune The Tea Party's Got Issues to Work Through - Boy, Do TheyCBS News - - 1 hour ago Not all people who identify themselves as Tea Partiers are ethnocentric wingnuts who get their information about the world spoon-fed to them by televised talking heads. Tea Party Achievements Hard to Pin Point Los Angeles Times |
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Reaping Profits From Poland's Tragedy
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
WARSAW - By 11:54 am Saturday, less than three hours after President Lech Kaczynski's plane had crashed in Russia, killing all 96 people on board, one opportunistic Pole had already manufactured 50 T-shirts emblazoned with the Polish ...
Russia pledges $50 mln to replenish Kyrgyz coffers
Reuters - 12 hours ago
By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Russia agreed on Wednesday to supply $50 million in aid and loans to Kyrgyzstan after the interim leadership of the Central Asian republic said state coffers were empty following the overthrow of the ...
Washington starts outreach to new Kyrgyz leaders Washington Post
US Signals Support for New Kyrgyz Leaders New York Times
Big powers say Iran sanctions talks "constructive"
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
President Obama speaks during a news conference at the end of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, April 13, 2010. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Big power envoys said they held constructive talks on Wednesday over new UN sanctions to try to halt Iran's ...
China and Russia hail Iran talks Aljazeera.net
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President Courts Rivals on Finance Bill
Wall Street Journal - - 23 minutes ago
Republican leaders are struggling to maintain a unified opposition to the White House's financial-regulation revamp, which is emerging as the next big test of the GOP's ability to counter the administration's ...
Obama, GOP wrangle over Wall Street regulations The Associated Press
Attorney General Eric Holder stands his ground at Senate hearing
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
Senators challenged Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Wednesday over the Obama administration's long-delayed pledge to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay and its plans to try alleged Sept.
Holder Won't Rule Out NY 9/11 Trial New York Times
Kentucky: Bunning Rejects Party's Choice for Successor
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By AP Senator Jim Bunning, a Republican who is retiring, has endorsed the outsider Rand Paul to succeed him in Washington instead of the Republican establishment's choice of Trey Grayson.
Bunning endorses outsider Paul in US Senate race The Associated Press
Bernanke Says China Should Loosen Yuan Curbs to Fight Inflation
BusinessWeek - - 3 hours ago
April 14 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said China undervalues the yuan to promote exports, and that a more flexible currency would help the world's third- largest economy keep inflation under control.
Bernanke Sees Little Inflation Threat Wall Street Journal
Mines' use of appeals slows safety enforcement, lawmaker says
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
US Rep. George Miller says 48 mines, including the site of a deadly blast this month in West Virginia, were targeted for federal action.
W.Va. Mine Inspections Are Ordered New York Times
Defaults Rise in Loan Modification Program
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
The number of homeowners who defaulted on their mortgages even after securing cheaper terms through the government's modification program nearly doubled in March, continuing a trend that could undermine the entire program.
Treasury, Watchdog Panel Spar on Foreclosure Efforts BusinessWeek
Psst, hey, want an iPad? Apple fans hit gray market
Reuters - - 7 hours ago
A customer works with an Apple iPad during an iPad launch event at the Apple retail store in San Francisco, California April 3, 2010.
Video: Apple delay UK iPad launch
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Apple Delays IPad's Overseas Debut, Misreads Demand BusinessWeek
Twitter Will Have An Official Android App
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
At Twitter's Chirp conference today, Evan Williams announced that the microblogging network would be launching an Android app.
Twitter looks to move into mainstream Los Angeles Times
Twitter's tweets flourish San Jose Mercury News
US companies see opportunities in Obama space plan
Reuters - - 3 hours ago
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14 (Reuters) - US defense companies are hopeful that President Barack Obama's plans to use $6 billion over the next five years for space exploration will provide them with fresh revenue.
Katie Stevens And Andrew Garcia Sent Home On 'American Idol'
MTV.com - - 19 minutes ago
'Idol' alums Adam Lambert and Brooke White, along with Justin Gaston, performed during results show. By Gil Kaufman Despite doubling up on the eliminations thanks to Michael Lynche's save last week, there were no major upsets on Wednesday night's ...
SPOILER: Two More Leave American Idol People Magazine
Whataya want from Adam Lambert? USA Today
Broadcaster Larry King seeks 8th divorce
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
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CNN host Larry King, 7th wife file for divorce The Associated Press
Tuesday's Dancing: What You Didn't See
People Magazine - 5 hours ago
AWAY FROM HOME: After an emotional goodbye to soap star Aiden Turner on Tuesday's show, Kate Gosselin and partner Tony Dovolani told PEOPLE they have found more than their tango to bond over: It's difficult for both to be away from their kids.
'Today' show: Kate Gosselin's book title is scary Entertainment Weekly
Cruz, bats back Lewis in Rangers' win
MLB.com - - 28 minutes ago
CLEVELAND -- Nelson Cruz hit his sixth home run in eight games, and the Rangers held on to beat the Indians, 6-2, at Progressive Field on Wednesday.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Texas MiamiHerald.com
Cruz, Rangers pummel Indians Fort Worth Star Telegram
Utley, Victorino overpower Nationals
MLB.com - - 31 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley's two home runs paced a wild offensive night, as the Phillies outslugged the Nationals, 14-7, on Wednesday to improve to 7-1.
Utley, Victorino Power Phillies Over Nationals New York Times
Victorino leads way as Phils roll Philadelphia Inquirer
Bucks win 106-95 as Celtics rest Big 3
Atlanta Journal Constitution - - 43 minutes ago
AP BOSTON - Jerry Stackhouse and Luke Ridnour scored 17 points apiece, and the Milwaukee Bucks won their regular-season finale 106-95 on Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics rested their Big Three in preparation for the playoffs.
Fast Break: Celtics - Bucks WEEI.com
Bucks-Celtics Preview NBA.com
Maternal Deaths Decline Sharply Across the Globe
New York Times - - Apr 13, 2010
For the first time in decades, researchers are reporting a significant drop worldwide in the number of women dying each year from pregnancy and childbirth, to about 342900 in 2008 from 526300 in 1980.
Lancet: Sharp drop in maternal deaths worldwide The Associated Press
Are We 1 Step Closer to a Viagra for Women?
ABC News - - 14 hours ago
Researchers may be one step closer to a Viagra for women, given the results of a British study released Tuesday. Sexual side-effects of antidepressants may improve with Viagra use.
An early step -- an early one -- toward developing a female Viagra Los Angeles Times (blog)
Depressed People Smoke More, Quit Less
WebMD - - 10 hours ago
April 14, 2010 -- Depressed people are more likely to smoke and less likely to quit, a CDC survey suggests. The findings don't prove that depression causes smoking, or that smoking causes depression.
Depression and Smoking Go Hand in Hand in U.S. BusinessWeek
Taking a stairway to health
Los Angeles Times - - Apr 13, 2010
So this guy goes to the doctor for back pain and the diagnosis is pretty awful: The patient is going to need spinal surgery again, for the third time in three years.
Are Establishment Republicans Turning Against Fox?
Newsweek - Apr 13, 2010
GOP Sen. Tom Coburn scored a perfect 100 on the American Conservative Union's rankings for lawmakers last year. That makes him one of the last people you'd expect to criticize what liberals see as the GOP's most notable media mouthpiece, Fox News, ...
I Admit It, The iPad Is A Kindle Killer. I Just Wish It Weren't Going To Kill ...
TechCrunch (blog) - - Apr 11, 2010
For one reason or another, I've spent the past few weeks down at the TechCrunch offices. As a result, it's proved almost impossible to avoid iPad fanboy hysteria.
Tina Fey Unveils Palin's Next Career Move In Return To SNL (VIDEO)
Huffington Post (blog) (satire) - Apr 10, 2010
Tina Fey hosted "Saturday Night Live" this week with musical guest Justin Bieber and while the latter's fans likely had no idea what was going on, the former reprised her role as Sarah Palin.
Yes, 47% of Households Owe No Taxes. Look Closer.
New York Times - - Apr 13, 2010
That's the portion of American households that owe no income tax for 2009. The number is up from 38 percent in 2007, and it has become a popular talking point on cable television and talk radio.