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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:50:00 GMT

More than 1,000 get mumps in U.S.

The greater New York City area has seen more than 1,000 cases of mumps since August.. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Almost all the cases of mumps involve adolescent Orthodox Jews Outbreak traced to boy who went to United Kingdom during mumps outbreak Severe cases of
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:50:00 GMT

He has state, US funds waiting

As the top economic official in Massachusetts government, Gregory Bialecki is responsible for giving away hundreds of millions of dollars to revive the state?s troubled economy. There?s just one problem: He can?t find enough good candidates for the
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:02:00 GMT

Toyota pledges more responsiveness to U.S. regulators

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> President Akio Toyoda wrote in an article published on Tuesday that he has promised the top U.S. transportation official the troubled automaker will be more vigilant in the future about responding to
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:56:00 GMT

President Obama's tuition-aid plan is the right course

In "The peasant revolt of 2010," [op-ed, Feb. 5], Charles Krauthammer said President Obama is "seeking to turn college education increasingly into a federal entitlement." The president's plan, which would give families with children in college a $10,000
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Toyota pledges more responsiveness to U.S. regulators

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T President Akio Toyoda wrote in an article published on Tuesday that he has promised the top U.S. transportation official the troubled automaker will be more vigilant in the future about responding to safety
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:52:00 GMT

Late Houston dentist's diary proves crucial to scholars

Shelly and Vickie Liss grew up on their dad's war stories but, to be honest, they always seemed a little short on glory. The elder Liss arrived in Palestine as World War I But it turned out that Yitzak Jacov Liss ? later known to generations of Houston
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:28:00 GMT

Obama team debated treating Detroit suspect Abdulmutallab as enemy combatant

Should Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly tried to bomb an airliner on Christmas Day, have been considered an enemy combatant under the law of war and placed in military detention? The same question raised by senior Republicans last week was
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:43:00 GMT

Officer: Americans tried to take others

From Karl Penhaul, CNN Americans Laura Silsby, left, and Charisa Coulter leave a court hearing in Port-au-Prince last week. STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Officer says he turned back Americans with 40 children Lawyer: Dominican Republic OK'd Americans taking
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:25:00 GMT

Officer recovering after west Houston shooting

As a courtesy officer who patrols the grounds, Houston police officer Frank L. Pierce knows who lives at the Alexan Bunker Hill apartments in west Houston. He recognizes the familiar faces there and takes notice of strangers he hasn't seen before. In a
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Round 2 for snow-weary region

Federal workers, some students get snow day in nation's capital Washington's Reagan National Airport set to reopen A record 32.4 inches of snow fell on Dulles International Airport over two days Five more inches of snow expected in Washington-Baltimore
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:55:00 GMT

Obama team debated treating Detroit suspect Abdulmutallab as enemy combatant

The issue arose when Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. brought up the decision to continue the process to with attempted murder and attempted destruction of an aircraft under the U.S. criminal code. 'The attorney general said, 'I'm going to charge him
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:53:00 GMT

Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes

Reporting from New York - This is how bad it is for David Paterson, Democratic governor of New York: His major opponent in the primary is ahead of him in the polls and has six times more money in his war chest. The president of the United States has made
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:34:00 GMT

D.C. firm teams up with U.S. on health texts

A D.C.-based mobile technology firm is behind a new government effort to educate and encourage healthy habits in pregnant women. Launched last week, the free 'Text4baby' program sends tips to expectant mothers who opt in to receive pregnancy-related text
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:11:00 GMT

Toyota recalls may not solve problem

Some experts blame electronic throttle controls for Toyota's automotive problems. STORY HIGHLIGHTS They say complicated electronics, not mechanical issue, are problem Toyota officials say they've found no evidence of electronic problems Some say
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:42:00 GMT

US-Toyota-Recalls

Some experts blame electronic throttle controls for Toyota's automotive problems. COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (CNN) - In his hectic, noisy laboratory at the University of Maryland, Michael Pecht is wary when it comes to assessing whether Toyota's suggested
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:36:00 GMT

Jackson?s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty

LOS ANGELES - Nearly eight months after Michael Jackson died suddenly, his personal physician was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter for providing him with a powerful anesthetic that was ruled a major factor in his death. Dr. Conrad Murray,
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:51:00 GMT

Experts: Recall may not fix pedal issue

Some experts blame electronic throttle controls for Toyota's automotive problems. STORY HIGHLIGHTS They say complicated electronics, not mechanical issue, are problem Toyota officials say they've found no evidence of electronic problems Some say
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:27:00 GMT

Obama official 'very disturbed' by Anthem Blue Cross rate hikes

California insurance regulators asked Anthem Blue Cross to delay controversial rate increases of as much as 39% for individual policies that have triggered widespread criticism from subscribers and brokers -- and now from the federal government. In a
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:15:00 GMT

Obama starts new bipartisan push Tuesday

President Obama begins a big new bipartisan push in earnest Tuesday, welcoming House and Senate leaders from both parties to the White House to discuss legislation moving forward. This is not the big health care meeting we wrote about earlier today,
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:39:00 GMT

Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years. Obama on Monday called Murtha a devoted husband and a loving father
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:11:00 GMT

More snow expected in eastern US

The US National Weather Service has issued another winter storm warning for Washington DC as the capital remained largely paralysed after heavy snowfall. A further 10 to 20in (25-50cm) of snow were forecast to fall in Washington on Tuesday afternoon and
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Jackson?s Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter

LOS ANGELES - Nearly eight months after Michael Jackson died suddenly, his personal physician was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter for providing him with a powerful anesthetic that was ruled a major factor in his death. Dr. Conrad Murray,
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Day labourers cash in as snow smothers DC

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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:46:00 GMT

Metro train, bus collide in downtown Houston

The collision occurred at Main and St. Joseph's Parkway. It is unknown if anyone was injured.
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:39:00 GMT

Paperwork Hinders Airlifts of Haitian Children

An Air Force Mobile Forward Surgical team prepared a Haitian infant for a medical evacuation from Port-au-Prince. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Private medical evacuations of critically injured Haitian children to the United States for treatment have largely
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:31:00 GMT

NYC man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend's cat

NEW YORK -- A New York City graphic designer accused of surreptitiously killing a series of his girlfriend's cats has admitted slaying one of them, a kitten found with a broken neck. Sean Lynde pleaded guilty Monday to charges including aggravated animal
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Investigators barred from site of deadly power plant explosion

Federal investigators attempted Monday to launch an investigation into an explosion that tore apart a power plant under construction here Sunday, killing five people and injuring 12, but were rebuffed by local authorities. Middletown police and the fire
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:06:00 GMT

Lawyer: Americans had Dominican OK

From Karl Penhaul, CNN Americans Laura Silsby, left, and Charisa Coulter leave a court hearing in Port-au-Prince last week. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Lawyer: Dominican Republic OK'd Americans taking Haitian children across border Attorney says he has documents;
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:55:00 GMT

Import surge is projected for L.A. and Long Beach ports

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will receive a stronger surge in imports than expected in the first half of 2010, rising as much as 28% over previous year levels, as the long-awaited economic recovery continues to gather strength, according to
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:38:00 GMT

Up to 20 more inches of snow for D.C.

Children sled down Capitol Hill on Monday in Washington. More snow is expected in the area as early as Tuesday. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Federal workers, some students get snow day in nation's capital Washington's Reagan National Airport set to reopen A record
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:28:00 GMT