Telegraph.co.uk | Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In proposing a major expansion of offshore oil and gas development, President Obama set out to fashion a carefully balanced plan that would attract bipartisan support for climate and energy legislation ... In Virginia, mixed reaction to decision to » |
CNN International | Round 2 of floods hits Northeast USA Today By Stew Milne, AP By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY Floodwaters in New England have forced scores of people from their homes for the second time in a month after a record-setting deluge poured more than 8 inches of new rain over the area. ... Northeast Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Stops Traffic Heavy rain drenches the Northeast Rhode Island lawmakers seek federal aid |
Globe and Mail | Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency Washington Post The twin suicide bombings that killed at least 38 people in Moscow's crowded subway system on Monday included an attack on a station just steps away from the headquarters of Russia's premier security service. ... Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers 'Black Widows' suspected of Moscow Metro bombings that killed 38 Russia Faces Continuing Problems in the Northern Caucasus |
Sydney Morning Herald | Palin back onstage with McCain Los Angeles Times The Arizona senator gets a fiery introduction from his former running mate at a Tucson r » |
MiamiHerald.com | In NCAA tournament Sweet 16, Butler University stuns No. 1 seed Syracuse Washington Post SALT LAKE CITY -- From its Indiana roots to its mid-major status to its very home gym, Butler has had a difficult time shaking its "Hoosiers" image. But that might have irreversibly changed here on Thursday night. The Bulldogs (31-4) will ... NCAA: Rautins fouls out for Syracuse NCAA tournament: No. 5-seeded Butler knocks off No. 1 Syracuse, 63-59 NCAA Basketb » |
Globe and Mail | Senate conducts vote marathon on healthcare Reuters President Obama gives a ''high five'' to 11 year-old Marcelas Owens, of Seattle, after holding a r » |
Times Online | Healthcare fixes move to Senate, reconciliation gridlock looms Christian Science Monitor Republicans aim to raise amendments and procedural motions, followed by votes that could go on for days during reconciliation. Democrats vow to pass the healthcare fixes unchanged. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters on Capitol ... Obama signs historic healthcare reform into law President Obama signs healthcare overhaul into law It's the law of the land: Health overhaul signed |
The Hindu | Procedural vote indicates healthcare bill has the backing it needs Los Angeles Times An early House vote on the rules for debate passes 224 to 206, presaging that Democratic leaders have more than the margin needed for passage of the healthcare overhaul later in the evening. President Obama speaks to the Democratic caucus on the need ... Abortion Compromise Doesn't Satisfy Critics Obama abortion order lures votes,riles Republicans House heads toward historic vote on health care |
Globe and Mail | Disappointing finish: Villanova's Reynolds struggles in final NCAA tournament USA Today PROVIDENCE -- Scottie Reynolds has been the face of the Villanova program for most of the last four years. It was his shot at the buzzer last March that lifted the Wildcats over Pittsburgh and into the Final Four. But Reynolds' career ended on a down ... Enter Samhan: St. Mary's star emerges in spotlight Samhan revels in Wildcats' single coverage, carries Gaels to Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament: Northern Iowa shocks Kansas; Saint Mary's upsets Villanova |
New York Times (blog) | Boehner Whips Up Opposition as Democrats Drive Toward Health Care Vote FOXNews His party in the minority and his least favorite piece of legislation about to come to a critical vote, John Boehner is showing no sign of backing down in what may be the final days of the health care reform push. House Minority Leader John Boehner ... Even before House vote on healthcare bill, legal ch » |
New York Times (blog) | Coburn: GOP on High Alert for Sweetheart Deals in Health Bill FOXNews Republicans have a message for Democrats considering switching to "yes" on health care reform: We'll be watching you. Republicans have a message for Democrats considering switching to "yes" on health care reform: We'll be watching you. Sen. ... Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care A look at the health care overhaul bill House plans historic health care vote for Sunday |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama set to sign jobs bill Los Angeles Times The $17.6-billion package would help employers who hire and keep new workers, and would boost construction projects with the transfer of highway and mass-transit funds. By James Oliphant President Obama is expected to sign into law Thursday the first ... Health Care: Dems. Twist Arms, Count Votes Democrats Hunt Votes For Deal On Health |
CNN International | Health care foes 11 votes shy of defeating bill CNN House Democratic leaders are hoping to get 216 votes in favor of the Senate's health care reform bill. Washington (CNN) -- Five more House Democrats said Tuesday that they will vote against Senate health care ... GOP to force vote on 'deem and pass' strategy Obama and health care: The issue is the bill, not the process Several Georgia Democrats at center of health reform storm |
CBC.ca | Obama: We Will Get the Votes for Health Care Reform Bill ABC News President Obama told ABC News today he is confident that health care reform legislation will pass. The president hopes cancer survivor Natoma Canfield's story will lend support. "I believe we are going to get the votes, we're going to ... Obama Makes Closing Argument for Health Care Reform What if Obama fails on healthcare reform? Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill |
Globe and Mail | Kansas, Kentucky, Duke, Syracuse earn No. 1 seeds for NCAA tourney SI.com No. 1 Kansas, seeking its second national championship in three years, won the Big 12 tournament on Saturday by beating Kansas State and enters the tournament at 32-2. The Jayhawks are a No. 1 seed for the third time in four ... Kansas earns over » |
ABC News | Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind Los Angeles Times The president, in his weekly address, says he'll send a blueprint to Congress next week to give high school grads 'the best chance to succeed' glob » |
CBS News | Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation, as President Obama delayed a foreign ... With student loan bill on verge of vote, new priorities in education funding Panel on President Pushing Lawmakers to Pass Reform as Soon as Possible Health-Care and Student-Loan Bills to Be Paired, Pelosi Says |
Reuters | House Considers Reviving Massa Ethics Probe FOXNews In a sign that the Eric Massa controversy may not go away any time soon, the House on Thursday advanced a Republican measure c » |
Times Online | Police say suspect in terror plot attempted suicide in 2005 CNN (CNN) -- Colleen LaRose, the Pennsylvania woman indicted for » |
The Guardian | When Israelis degrade Israel by humiliating Joe Biden Ha'aretz Why would Israeli officials degrade Israel by humiliating the vice-president of the United States? What conceivable advantage is there in the Interior Ministry choosing the occasion of a high-profile visit by Joseph R. Biden, Jr., ... US slams new J'lem homes approval New wrinkle in Joe Biden agenda: 1600 units in Israeli settlement Biden reassures Israel of US commitment |
FOXNews (blog) | President Obama Pushes Congress to Pass Health Care Reform ABC News At a campaign-like r » |
Times Online | Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote Times Online Millions of Iraqis braved a wave of violent attacks today to vote in an election seen as a crucial test of the country's fledging and fragile democracy less than six months before United States combat troops leave the country. Long queues were reported ... Iraq election: Iraqis defy bombs to vote Obama says Iraq vote an 'important milestone' Bombers fail to derail Iraq's election success |
