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President Wants Congress To Pass Jobs Package (Ready or Not)
Washington, D.C.
(2010-02-09)
President Barack Obama says he doesn't think it's necessary to get an ideal jobs package out of Congress, but that passing something quickly could build momentum toward greater achievements.
Washington, D.C.
(2010-02-09)
President Barack Obama says he doesn't think it's necessary to get an ideal jobs package out of Congress, but that passing something quickly could build momentum toward greater achievements.
Pres. Obama Tells US Senate To Stop Blocking His Government Appointees
Washington D.C.
(2010-02-09)
In a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday, Obama said he will consider making recess appointments if the Senate doesn't act on the confirmation hearings.
Washington D.C.
(2010-02-09)
In a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday, Obama said he will consider making recess appointments if the Senate doesn't act on the confirmation hearings.
Toyota Corollas Now Under Investigation
Washington, DC
(2010-02-09)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency has received about 80 complaints from drivers of 2009 and 2010 Corollas. Many say their cars can wander when they drive on the highway, making it hard to stay in lanes.
Washington, DC
(2010-02-09)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency has received about 80 complaints from drivers of 2009 and 2010 Corollas. Many say their cars can wander when they drive on the highway, making it hard to stay in lanes.
Toyota Recalls 437,000 Prius and Other Hybrids
Tokyo
(2010-02-09)
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
Tokyo
(2010-02-09)
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
A Blanket of Snow
Washington, DC
(2010-02-09)
Hundreds of schools are closed in parts of the Midwest, and hundreds of flights are canceled at Chicago's airports, as a result of a winter storm that's taking aim on the Mid-Atlantic region.
Mudslides Force Evacuations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
(2010-02-09)
Los Angeles County authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations for more than 500 homes in mudslide-prone foothill neighborhoods as a new storm approaches.
Mid-Atlantic States Still Digging Out From Winter Storm
undated
(2010-02-09)
Seats are at a premium on planes and trains out of the nation's capital which is still blanketed in snow since a weekend blizzard dropped more than two feet of snow on the metro area.
Iraq War Critic, Congressman John Murtha Dies
Washington, DC
(2010-02-08)
In 1974, Murtha became the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War elected to Congress. But frustration over the Iraq war led him to call for an immediate pullout of U.S. troops in 2005.
Washington, DC
(2010-02-08)
In 1974, Murtha became the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War elected to Congress. But frustration over the Iraq war led him to call for an immediate pullout of U.S. troops in 2005.
Michael Jackson's Doctor Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Los Angeles, CA
(2010-02-08)
Dr. Conrad Murray plans to plead not guilty. Murray is a cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died. He's accused of acting "unlawfully and without malice" in bringing about Jackson's death.
Los Angeles, CA
(2010-02-08)
Dr. Conrad Murray plans to plead not guilty. Murray is a cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died. He's accused of acting "unlawfully and without malice" in bringing about Jackson's death.
Former Child Star Gary Coleman Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge
SALT LAKE CITY
(2010-02-08)
Former child television star Gary Coleman has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April in Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY
(2010-02-08)
Former child television star Gary Coleman has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April in Utah.
Study: Older Parents & Autism
Chicago, IL
(2010-02-08)
A new study says a woman's chance of having a child with autism increases as she ages. It also says the risk may be less with older dads than previously thought.
Chicago, IL
(2010-02-08)
A new study says a woman's chance of having a child with autism increases as she ages. It also says the risk may be less with older dads than previously thought.
Super Super Bowl TV Ratings
New York
(2010-02-08)
The Nielsen Co. says the Super Bowl got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years.
New York
(2010-02-08)
The Nielsen Co. says the Super Bowl got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years.
Magazine Circulation Slipping
New York
(2010-02-08)
Circulation for U.S. magazines slipped more than 2 percent in the second half of 2009. A new report also finds that single-copy sales, which are more lucrative for publishers, dropped more than 9 percent.
New York
(2010-02-08)
Circulation for U.S. magazines slipped more than 2 percent in the second half of 2009. A new report also finds that single-copy sales, which are more lucrative for publishers, dropped more than 9 percent.
Search For Survivors Continues At Site of Power Plant Explosion
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.
(2010-02-08)
A Connecticut fire official says at least 95 percent of the nearly 100 workers who were at a power plant that exploded are accounted for.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez!!!
Miami, FL
(2010-02-07)
The underdog New Orleans Saints rallied with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to shock the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl 44.
Miami, FL
(2010-02-07)
The underdog New Orleans Saints rallied with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to shock the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl 44.
US Colleges Court Hispanics Using Espanol
Philadelphia, PA
(2010-02-07)
For some Hispanic students, navigating the college application process can be a double-whammy: Balancing high school coursework with essays and interviews, and then translating the whole system for their parents, who don't speak English.
Philadelphia, PA
(2010-02-07)
For some Hispanic students, navigating the college application process can be a double-whammy: Balancing high school coursework with essays and interviews, and then translating the whole system for their parents, who don't speak English.
Study: Drugs Ending Up in Water Supply
Portland, Maine
(2010-02-07)
A study in Maine shows that unused or expired medications that are thrown into the trash are showing up in landfill water, potentially putting aquatic life at risk.
Portland, Maine
(2010-02-07)
A study in Maine shows that unused or expired medications that are thrown into the trash are showing up in landfill water, potentially putting aquatic life at risk.
Gates: International Pressure Needed On Iran's Nuclear Program
Rome
(2010-02-07)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is calling on the international community to rally together to pressure Iran into abandoning its nuclear program.
Rome
(2010-02-07)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is calling on the international community to rally together to pressure Iran into abandoning its nuclear program.
Historic Snowfall Buries Washington DC
Washington, DC
(2010-02-07)
The usually traffic-snarled roads are still mostly barren, save for some snow plows, fire trucks, ambulances and a few SUVs. People are strolling down the middle of some of the city's major avenues without fear of being hit.
Washington, DC
(2010-02-07)
The usually traffic-snarled roads are still mostly barren, save for some snow plows, fire trucks, ambulances and a few SUVs. People are strolling down the middle of some of the city's major avenues without fear of being hit.
Palin Calls Obama Budget 'Immoral'
Nashville, TN
(2010-02-07)
Sarah Palin says President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget is "immoral" because it increases the national debt, which she called "generational theft."
Nashville, TN
(2010-02-07)
Sarah Palin says President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget is "immoral" because it increases the national debt, which she called "generational theft."
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