Obama to permit oil exploration off Virginia coast - Reuters

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Obama to permit oil exploration off Virginia coast Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is to announce on Wednesday a plan to permit exploration for oil and natural gas off the coast of Virginia as a way to create jobs and reduce US dependence on foreign oil. Obama, who wants Congress to move ... Obama to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling for First Time New York Times Obama energy plan would open up Gulf drilling CNN Obama looking to open more areas to offshore drilling Houston Chronicle Los Angeles Times -Washington Post -ABC News (blog)  »

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Russian stock market resistant to Moscow suicide bomb blasts - RIA Novosti

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Russian stock market resistant to Moscow suicide bomb blasts RIA Novosti MOSCOW, March 30 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian stock market quickly recovered from a brief nosedive after two terrorist attacks of the Moscow subway and demonstrated confident growth, the business media reported on Tuesday. The blasts occurred during the ... Moscow Attack a Test for Putin and His Record Against Terror New York Times Russia observes day of mourning CNN International Moscow mourns, Russian bombing toll rises to 39 Reuters W »

Moscow Metro explosions kill at least 35 - Washington Post

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Moscow Metro explosions kill at least 35 Washington Post MOSCOW -- Two explosions shook crowded subway stations in central Moscow during the morning rush hour Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring many others, according to local officials, who said early reports pointed to ... Subway Blasts Kill Dozens in Moscow New York Times Moscow metro blasts: female suicide bombers kill 35 Telegraph.co.uk Live coverage: Moscow Metro bombings BBC News Reuters -The Associated Press -RIA Novosti  »

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Obama uses recess appointments to fill 15 posts - Washington Post

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Obama uses recess appointments to fill 15 posts Washington Post An emboldened President Obama filled 15 key administration posts Saturday by bypassing the Senate, defying the GOP as he announced his first recess appointments since taking office. Among the appointees was Craig Becker, a Chicago-based ... Obama appointment to labor board sparks opposition CNN Obama Announces 15 Recess Appointments, Scolds GOP ABC News Obama makes 15 recess appointments, scolds GOP Seattle Times BusinessWeek -FOXNews -Los Angeles Times  »

Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking - CNN International

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Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking CNN International (CNN) -- South Korean rescuers furiously searched for missing sailors Saturday after a navy ship sank in tense Yellow Sea waters off the coast of North Korea. The 1200-ton patrol ship Cheonan was on routine patrol when it sank Friday at 9:45 pm A cause ... Rescue Continues in Korea Ship Sinking W »

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Obama readies steps to fight foreclosures, particularly for unemployed - Washington Post

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Obama readies steps to fight foreclosures, particularly for unemployed Washington Post At a House oversight committee hearing, keys represent foreclosed homes. The administration is planning new steps to fight foreclosures. (Brendan Hoffman/bloomberg News) By Renae Merle and Dina ElBoghdady The Obama administration plans to overhaul how ... White House to announce housing aid Friday: sources Reuters Obama to alter mortgage modification effort Los Angeles Times Enhanced mortgage relief on the way Arizona Republic New York Times -W »

GOP Forces New House Vote on Package of Health Bill Changes - New York Times

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GOP Forces New House Vote on Package of Health Bill Changes New York Times WASHINGTON â€" With the Senate working through an  »

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Obama signs health care reform into law - San Francisco Chronicle

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Obama signs health care reform into law San Francisco Chronicle President Obama signs the health care overhaul bill surrounded by officials, guests and Marcelas Owens, 11, of Seattle, who began campaigning for the bill after his uninsured mother died of pulmonary hypertension. (03-24) 04:00 PDT Washington ... A look at Obama's health care overhaul law The Associated Press Health care 'fix-it' bill up for Senate debate USA Today Stock market's reaction to health vote is telling Houston Chronicle Philadelphia Inquirer -San Jose Mercury News -The Detroit News  »

Health bill spreads the pain, benefits - USA Today

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Health bill spreads the pain, benefits USA Today WASHINGTON â€" Unlike most of the laws Congress passes each year, the massive health care bill President Obama will sign today is destined to affect nearly  »

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House Democrats claim votes for a landmark health bill - San Jose Mercury News

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House Democrats claim votes for a landmark health bill San Jose Mercury News US President Barack Obama delivers a statement to the nation following the vote in the House of Representatives on health care reform from the East Room of the White House in Washignton, DC, March 21, 2010. ... California stands to gain most from health bill San Francisco Chronicle Strassel: Inside the Pelosi Sausage Factory W »

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Health care vote poised to make history - Houston Chronicle

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Health care vote poised to make history Houston Chronicle Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP President Barack Obama, shown with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told Democrats on Saturday that their support for the health care overhaul "will end up being the smart thing to do politic »

House Democrats see momentum on health bill - Reuters

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House Democrats see momentum on health bill Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives lobbied undecided members for support and voiced growing confidence on Friday they will win a close vote on final passage of a sweeping healthcare overhaul. ... Dems make final health care push The Detroit News For Obama, Health Care Pushes Other Issues to the Margins New York Times Frenzied push for health care bill Boston Globe BBC News -Chicago Tribune -Minneapolis Star Tribune  »

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Republicans work hard to sway Dems - USA Today

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Republicans work hard to sway Dems USA Today WASHINGTON â€" Wavering House Democrats shouldn't back President Obama's health care plan because a carefully crafted deal to get their support could f »

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Health bill picking up key votes - Los Angeles Times

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Health bill picking up key votes Los Angeles Times President Obama and Democratic leaders gathered momentum for their sweeping healthcare overhaul Wednesday, picking up support from Democratic factions where defections were most feared: liberals, abortion opponents and ... Obama team wrapping up health package USA Today House Democrats' tactic for health-care bill is debated Washington Post Kucinich: I'll still pursue 'Medicare for  »

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Democrats consider new maneuvers for health bill - San Jose Mercury News

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Democrats consider new maneuvers for health bill San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON â€" As lawmakers clashed fiercely over major health care legislation on the House floor, Democrats struggled Tuesday to defend procedural shortcuts they might use to win approval for their proposals in ... GOP c »

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony: Eyewitness report - Entertainment Weekly

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Questions Arise in Prius Case - Wall Street Journal

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Heavy rain, winds cause outages in Northeast, mid-Atlantic - CNN

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Heavy rain, winds cause outages in Northeast, mid-Atlantic CNN Wind and rain on Saturday wreaked havoc on trees and power lines in the Northeast. (CNN) -- Heavy rains and hurricane-force winds that surpassed 70 miles per hour in places toppled trees, left more than a half-million people without power and suspended ... Storm downs trees, knocks out power, kills two in New Jersey New York Daily News Northeast storm leaves half-million without power The Associated Press Jersey Shore feels brunt of storm Philadelphia Inquirer WMGM -6abc.com  »

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Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues - New York Times

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Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues New York Times For decades, faith and family have been at the center of the conservative movement. But as the Tea Party infuses conservatism with new energy, its leaders deliberately avoid discussion of issues like gay marriage or abortion. ... Some Republicans dub Nevada Tea Party candidate a fake CNN Is the "Coffee Party" the Next Big Thing? CBS News 'Tea party'? 'Coffee party'? How about the Juicebox Party? Christian Science Monitor Los Angeles Times -USA Today -San Francisco Chronicle  »

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Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award - Washington Post

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Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award Washington Post Three months after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama announced Thursday the 10 charities that will benefit from his $1.4 million cash award. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said: "These organizations do ... Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From Nobel New York Times Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize msnbc.com Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize The Associated Press Reuters -Voice of America -BBC News  »

House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium - The Associated Press

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House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts. ... Parties Announce Top Targets in 2010 House Races FOXNews House Democrats plan ban on earmarks for for-profits CNN Michael Barone: Can Nancy Pelosi Get the Votes? W »

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Israel to start formally monitoring Palestinian incitement - Ha'aretz

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Nigerian massacre victims buried in mass grave - Los Angeles Times

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Nigerian massacre victims buried in mass grave Los Angeles Times Survivors say Christian villagers were trapped in nets and hacked to death by Muslim herdsman in attacks with ethnic and religious overtones. Death estimates vary wildly, from 200 to 500. Villagers watch as victims of a massacre are buried in a mass ... Nigeria cracks down after attacks Aljazeera.net Massacres Shake Uneasy Nigeria W »

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Oscar Night Suspense, Then Poof! Cable's Back - New York Times

New York Daily News

Oscar Night Suspense, Then Poof! Cable's Back New York Times There was buy an antenna. There was squeeze in front of the computer (re »

3 killed, 54 wounded in bomb blast on eve of pivotal Iraq elections - CNN International

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3 killed, 54 wounded in bomb blast on eve of pivotal Iraq elections CNN International An Iraqi firefighter walks past the wreckage of a bus at the site of a blast in the holy city of Najaf. Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Three people were killed when a parked car rigged with explosives blew up Saturday in Najaf on the eve of parliamentary ... Iraq's vote key test for a democracy in progress The Associated Press Security tight as Iraq prepares to vote ABC Online US official: Election of 'enormous' importance to Iraq USA Today W »