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Private drama plagues Oscar winner Sandra Bullock
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:36 AM, Fri
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Sandra Bullock is on a career high. America's Sweetheart and "Miss Congeniality" was repeatedly anointed as Hollywood royalty this year, sweeping awards season and capping it off with an Oscar for her role as a devoted mom in "The Blind Side."...
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Feds: Brakes weren't applied on crashed NY Prius
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:35 AM, Fri
HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) -- Computer data from a Toyota Prius that crashed in suburban New York City show that at the time of the accident the throttle was open and the driver was not applying the brakes, U.S. safety officials said Thursday....
Source URL: http://www.ap.org
New Dem lawmakers feeling heat on health care
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:33 AM, Fri
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Freshman Rep. Steve Driehaus is getting it from all sides on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul....
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US, Russia clash over startup of Iran nuke plant
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:33 AM, Fri
MOSCOW (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her Russian counterpart clashed openly Thursday over the planned launch this summer of Iran's first, Russian-built nuclear power plant, highlighting a split in views over how to steer Iran away from nuclear weapons....
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US Rep: Pa. 'Jihad Jane' terror suspect cooperated
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:30 AM, Fri
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A woman accused of trolling the Internet as Jihad Jane and agreeing to marry a suspected terrorist and kill a Swedish artist targeted by radical Muslims cooperated with authorities, a congressman said....
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Obama backs senators' immigration overhaul outline
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:29 AM, Fri
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama, facing criticism from advocates of immigration reform, pledged Thursday "to do everything in my power" to get immigration legislation moving in Congress this year....
Source URL: http://www.ap.org
Pakistan arrests halt UN contacts with Taliban
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:28 AM, Fri
KABUL (AP) -- Pakistan's recent arrests of top Taliban leaders have halted the United Nation's secret talks with the insurgency, the U.N.'s former envoy to Afghanistan said....
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Taliban arrests halt UN contacts BBC News
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:27 AM, Fri
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote....
Source URL: http://www.ap.org
Disabled servicemen set to trek to the North Pole
BBC News - Mar 19, 2010, 12:16 AM, Fri
Details of the first unaided trek to the North Pole by disabled servicemen are to be announced by Prince Harry.
Source URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk
NCAA: Big East shocked, loses three teams to start
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:09 AM, Fri
The opening day of the first round of the NCAA tournament shocked the Big East - three teams lost and another won in overtime, thrilled double-digit seeds - three of them won and wore out fans with three games going overtime, including BYU's 99-92 double-overtime win against Florida....
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Wake Forest tops Texas 81-80 in OT on Smith's shot
Associated Press - Mar 19, 2010, 12:07 AM, Fri
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- From No. 1 to one and done: Ishmael Smith's last shot meant one more collapse for Texas....
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SeaWorld joins trainer's family in fight to keep videos private
CNN - Mar 19, 2010, 12:03 AM, Fri
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and the family of killer whale trainer Dawn Brancheau are fighting to keep videos and photos related to her death out of the public eye.
Source URL: http://www.cnn.com
New Zealand's "Madoff" jailed for $13 million fraud
Reuters - Mar 19, 2010, 12:01 AM, Fri
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand banker defrauded clients of $13 million to fund a lavish lifestyle of prostitutes, property and wine, local media reported on Friday.
Source URL: http://today.reuters.com
Healthcare bill to cut deficit: CBO
Reuters - Mar 19, 2010, 12:00 AM, Fri
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional budget analysts said on Thursday a broad healthcare overhaul would cut the U.S. deficit over 10 years and sharply expand insurance coverage, boosting the momentum for final passage in the House of Representatives.
Source URL: http://today.reuters.com
Bobcats bust the brackets, beats Georgetown
MSNBC - Mar 18, 2010, 11:58 PM, Thu
 Armon Bassett scored 32 points to lead the Bobcats to a convincing 97-83 win over the Hoyas in the Midwest Regional.
Source URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com
China tries to cool yuan dispute with U.S.
Reuters - Mar 18, 2010, 11:57 PM, Thu
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Friday said it was sending an envoy to the United States to try to ease trade frictions as its currency regime comes under fire, but cautioned that pressure from U.S. legislators would complicate talks.
Source URL: http://today.reuters.com
Student sums
BBC News - Mar 18, 2010, 11:57 PM, Thu
Can young people afford not to go to university?
Source URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk
Health vote likely Sunday; Obama delays trip
MSNBC - Mar 18, 2010, 11:41 PM, Thu
 Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Source URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com
Rio, Chinalco agree on African joint venture
ABC News, Australia - Mar 18, 2010, 11:41 PM, Thu
Mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a non-binding agreement with Chinalco to jointly develop an iron ore mine in Guinea.
Source URL: http://abc.net.au
Kansas shakes off sluggish start to rip Lehigh
MSNBC - Mar 18, 2010, 11:31 PM, Thu
 Marcus Morris scored 26 points, Sherron Collins added 18 and No. 1 overall seed Kansas survived a 90-74 win over scrappy Lehigh in the Midwest Regional on Thursday night.
Source URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com
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