![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies Philadelphia Inquirer The first Vietnam combat veteran to serve in Congress was Pa.'s longest-serving House member. By Dennis B. Roddy and Daniel Malloy John P. Murtha, 77, the powerful dean of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation who survived scandal and seismic ... Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., dies Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery |
Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies – Philadelphia Inquirer
Iran plans to build 10 more nuclear plants – Los Angeles Times
![]() Reuters | Iran plans to build 10 more nuclear plants Los Angeles Times Despite Western threats of sanctions, Tehran says it will build more nuclear fuel plants and beef up its military. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a ceremony in Tehran. The flurry of pronouncements hailing national achievements comes ... China urges more talks on Iran nuclear plans Iran starts higher-grade uranium enrichment Iran begins higher uranium enrichment |
Ma Says Taiwan-China Trade Pact Will Boost Investment – BusinessWeek
![]() MSN Malaysia News | Ma Says Taiwan-China Trade Pact Will Boost Investment BusinessWeek Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou said a proposed trade accord with China will attract foreign direct investment, create jobs and allow the island to stay competitive. The so-called Economic Cooperation Framework ... Analysts say China should not yield to Obama's hardline on yuan Why China Needs The U.S. -- And Vice Versa Taiwan Posts Best Export Growth in More Than 33 Years |
Mayor would cut SF workers’ week to save cash – San Francisco Chronicle
![]() San Francisco Bay Guardian | Mayor would cut SF workers' week to save cash San Francisco Chronicle (02-08) 22:32 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- More than 10000 San Francisco city workers - from librarians and gardeners to secretaries and street cleaners - would be laid off and most rehired for jobs with shorter hours under a controversial plan being examined ... Loan program for green upgrades established San Francisco Joins the Club of Green Financiers Gavin for Lite Guv? |
Sen. Shelby releases holds on nominees – Washington Post
![]() al.com (blog) | Sen. Shelby releases holds on nominees Washington Post Senators, usually from the minority party, often use the legislative tactic on one or a few presidential nominees, usually to protest parochial concerns. Shelby's maneuver, aimed at nearly all appointments awaiting confirmation on ... Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He's No Longer Blocking All Obama Nominees Senator Lifts Holds on Most Nominees Richard Shelby lifts hold on Obama nominees |
Toyota recalls 437000 Prius cars as Lexus sucked in – Times Online
![]() The Hindu | Toyota recalls 437000 Prius cars as Lexus sucked in Times Online Toyota confirmed this morning it is recalling about 437000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest carmaker. The recall affects 8500 Prius models in ... Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars worldwide Toyota Prius among recall of hybrid cars in Japan Toyota recalls more than 400000 hybrid cars |
Man Pulled From Rubble in Haiti Nearly 4 Weeks After Earthquake – Wall Street Journal
![]() BBC News | Man Pulled From Rubble in Haiti Nearly 4 Weeks After Earthquake Wall Street Journal PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A 28-year-old man was pulled from the rubble of a market in Port-au-Prince on Monday and has been admitted to the University of Miami's field hospital in the capital, adjacent to the ... Haiti man 'survives 27 days under quake rubble' Coupon scam hits Haiti food aid Man found alive under rubble in Haiti |
Sheen’s wife: Drop charges – New York Post
![]() NEWS.com.au | Sheen's wife: Drop charges New York Post The "Two and a Half Men" star -- out on bail for allegedly holding a knife to wife Brooke Mueller's throat during a Christmas Day argument in Aspen -- was in court yesterday on charges of felony menacing, third-degree assault and criminal mischief. ... Charlie Sheen formally charged in Aspen court appearance Sheen charged in alleged Christmas Day assault on wife in Aspen Sheen and wife working things out? |
Meaning of ‘Life’ – New York Post
![]() Los Angeles Times | Meaning of 'Life' New York Post At 8 pm, the past meets the future when Kara, who is the reincarnation of Paula, shares judging duties for the first time with Ellen, who is the newly-incarnated Kara on the rejiggered "American Idol." 1.) Serious blonde beauty with brains works with ... 'Past Life' proves weak addition to other Fox procedural dramas University of Evansville Grad Starring in New FOX Show Barney: New crime show 'Past Life' plays some head games |
Two more churches burned – KMOO
![]() Washington Post | Two more churches burned KMOO GARDEN VALLEY - Two more East Texas churches burned Monday night, keeping fire fighters from several departments busy. The first fire was reported around 8:30 pm at the Dover Baptist Church on Hwy 110, just south of I-20 near Garden Valley. ... More snow!...Explosion probe...Lawyer: Church group to be freed Arsonist targeting east Texas churches String of church fires has East Texas congregations on edge |









