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Washington The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nationīs largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, this week lauded the introduction of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2010 in the U.S. Senate. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman (I...
U.S. President Barack Obama said $100 million would be available immediately to provide equipment, food, water and medicine to earthquake-ravaged Haiti. "This investment will grow over the coming year as we embark on the long-term recovery from this unimaginable tragedy," Obama said.
The first w...
"Candle of Hope" legislation passed early morning Christmas Eve.
Democrats in the United States Senate have passed the first major health care reform bill since the 1960s. The bill would extend health care coverage to an additional 31 million Americans who are currently without coverage. Not a ...
New York: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging countries to seize the opportunity presented by next monthīs climate change conference in Copenhagen to clinch a political agreement that will help chart the way forward on a new legally binding pact to combat global warming.
"Opportunity is knock...
At 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the historic passage of a health care bill revamping the health care system and bringing about the reforms promised by President Obama during the November 2008 election.
The vote was 220 to 215 with one Republican, Representative C...
$1 billion minimum required annually to reach children still at risk.
WASHINGTON, DC | GENEVA -- Reversing a downward trend, immunization rates are now at their highest ever and vaccine development worldwide is booming, according to a new assessment released today by the World Health Organizati...
Barely nine months into office, President Barack Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize, substantially boosting his prestige and standing in the United States and internationally.
The Nobel Committee said the President won the award for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diploma...
More than 400 of the nation's most respected health care leaders issued a joint Open Letter to Congress declaring that the health care system is in crisis and is unsustainable and calling on Congress to act now on meaningful reforms. They state that Congress has a moral and ethical obligation to imp...
Speaking to a joint session of Congress last night, President Obama gave a clear, inspiring and unusually detailed explanation of our nationīs health care crisis and his plan to address it.
The President outlined the two key goals of health care reform: safety and security for those already insu...
Stay in school and take personal responsibility are two messages President Barack Obama delivered to U.S. school children.
Obama's speech to the nation's school children Tuesday encouraged them to do the best they can.
"(At) the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most...
The number of people hit by deadly floods across West Africa has now topped 600,000, and the heavy rains have also destroyed crops and infrastructure in a region already hard hit by poverty, the United Nations humanitarian arm reported today.
The rains that began in June have claimed nearly 160 l...
GENEVA -- Monitoring of outbreaks from different parts of the world provides sufficient information to make some tentative conclusions about how the influenza pandemic might evolve in the coming months.
WHO is advising countries in the northern hemisphere to prepare for a second wave of pandemic ...
A strong earthquake struck Indonesia Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, injuring 18 others and damaging several older buildings, witnesses said.
The earthquake, centered about 150 miles from Jakarta, initially was categorized at 7.4 magnitude before being downgraded to 7 by geological official...
By William M. Welch
LOS ANGELES -- Two firefighters died in a wildfire Sunday in the San Gabriel Mountains that threatened more than 10,000 homes and the century-old Mount Wilson Observatory.
Los Angeles County Deputy Fire Chief Mike Bryant said the two firefighters died in the Angeles Nationa...
Praise for the long political career of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., began coming in early Wednesday as word of his death was reported.
The Kennedy family released a brief statement announcing the death and thanking those who cared for the senator in his last months.
"He loved this count...
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told assembled bankers and policymakers in Wyoming Friday to expect the U.S. economy to grow soon.
"Fears of financial collapse have receded substantially," Bernanke said at the Fed's annual retreat in Jackson Hole.
"After contracting sharply over the...
A tropical storm warning was issued Sunday for Florida and Alabama as a tropical depression organized off the Gulf Coast, meteorologists said.
The depression, on the brink of becoming Tropical Storm Claudette, was located about 125 miles south-southeast of Apalachicola and moving toward the Florid...
By Karen Jeffrey, Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.
HYANNIS -- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, 88, an internationally acclaimed advocate for people with physical and development disabilities, died early this morning at Cape Cod Hospital, according to a statement from the family.
Born into the privilege...
Former Democratic President achieves diplomatic coup.
By Matt Williams
Two American reporters were freed from North Korea's notorious labour camps after former President Bill Clinton flew in for talks. Clinton met Kim Jong-il yesterday during a surprise visit to the secretive Asian state.
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Inspectors General fault Bush-Era surveillance tactics for questionable effectiveness and circumvention of legal safeguards.
Top federal investigators from the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, CIA, Directorate of National Intelligence, and the National Security Agency issued a detai...
AVE MARIAH FOR MICHAEL; STARS FLOCK TO MEMORIAL AS 17,000 FANS FIND OUT OF THEY'VE GOT A TICKET
By Keith McLeod
Mariah Carey will sing the Jackson Five's classic I'll Be There as Tinseltown pays tribute to the King of Pop today.
Maria, who had a hit with the haunting ballad in 1992, is o...
Protesters hit the streets of Tehran again Tuesday to express anger over election results they say were manipulated to keep Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
The government has begun cracking down harder on the demonstrations that have turned deadly, while reaction from world leaders remains subdued, ...
By Marie McCullough, The Philadelphia Inquirer
The tobacco-control movement celebrated another milestone yesterday as the U.S. Senate easily passed a bill giving the government unprecedented power over the making and marketing of tobacco products.
Supporters say the law will enable the Food ...
By PAUL KANE; JOBY WARRICK
FORMER US vice-president Dick Cheney personally oversaw at least four briefings with senior members of Congress about controversial interrogation programmes, part of a secretive and forceful defence he mounted throughout 2005 in an effort to maintain support for the hars...
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has nominated federal judge Sonia Sotomayor of New York for the U.S. Supreme Court positioning the longtime federal jurist to become the first Hispanic member of the nation's high court.
Sotomayor, a former federal prosecutor who first was appointed to the fed...
North Korea claimed Monday it had "successfully" conducted a nuclear test, its second since October 2006, to "bolster its nuclear deterrent for self-defense."
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported the testing comes in the wake of the Communist country's warning last month about its nuclear pla...
Poor weather conditions prevented the the U.S. space shuttle Atlantis from landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA said Friday.
The landing was rescheduled for Saturday.
Two landings were waved off at the center because weather conditions wouldn't permit a safe landing, the space agen...
Los Angeles - Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, sank six free throws in the final 30.5 seconds and came up with the game-sealing rebound in the final seconds, as the Lakers rallied to beat Denver, 105-103, in the opener of the Western Conference finals.
Bryant had 18 of his points in the fourth quarte...
By Tom Troy, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame University gave a thunderous welcome during Sunday's graduation ceremony to President Obama and cheered him throughout the program despite stark differences on abortion that prompted protests on the Catholic campus.
Mr. Obama w...
Pope Benedict XVI, in Israel on his Middle East tour, called for a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would lead to a homeland for both sides.
The pontiff said, "I plead with all those responsible to explore every possible avenue in the search for a just resolution of the outstandin...
By Bangor Daily News, Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine - Gov. John Baldacci on Wednesday signed a gay marriage bill passed just hours before by the Maine Legislature.
Baldacci made his announcement within an hour of the Maine Senate giving its final approval to LD 1020. The Senate voted 21-13 in favor o...
Washington During a debate on hate crimes legislation taking place last week in the well of the United States House of Representatives, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) claimed that Matthew Shepard's murder and torture were "a hoax."
While Matthew's mother, Judy Shepard looked on from above in the H...
By DENIS STAUNTON
US SUPREME court justice David Souter is set to retire this summer, offering President Barack Obama his first opportunity to shape the court after almost a decade of conservative government.
Mr Obama yesterday declined to comment on Mr Souter's decision, which had yet to be m...
By ADAM THOMSON
Governments and health authorities worldwide went on the alert over the weekend for a possible influenza pandemic as the death toll from a new strain of swine flu in Mexico reached 81.
Janet Napolitano, US homeland security secretary, yesterday declared a "public health emergen...
By Sandy Bauers and John Shiffman, The Philadelphia Inquirer
WASHINGTON -- In a landmark move that countered eight years of inaction by the Bush administration, the Environmental Protection Agency determined yesterday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare because they contribu...
By Rachel Stassen-Berger, Pioneer Press
Democrat Al Franken won last year's U.S. Senate race, three judges decided Monday.
The decision comes after a tough and testy two-year campaign, a two-month statewide hand recount and a detailed seven-week trial.
In the cool spring evening Monday, F...
Pope Benedict XVI began the Easter Vigil late Saturday at St. Peter's in Rome, celebrating the mass that opens the holiest day of the Christian calendar.
The service began in darkness, the BBC reported. After Benedict lit a candle to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he was joined by thousand...
Vote to override Governor's veto makes Vermont first state to recognize marriage for lesbian and gay couples through legislative process. Vermont becomes the fourth state to recognize gay marriage.
Momentum in favor of same-sex marriages increases following similar victory for marriage equality ...
By Rod Boshart, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In a precedent-setting ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court Friday upheld a lower court decision legalizing same-sex marriages in Iowa.
The unanimous landmark decision is expected to carry national implications as Iowa becomes the first Midwest state...
By Erica Werner, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The House is poised to thrust tobacco companies under government control after years of attempts in legislatures and the courts to tame one of the country's signature industries.
"We cannot and we must not wait a moment longer to protect our...
Top Headlines
Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers announced they have severed ties with general manager Mike Dunleavy, just over a month after he resigned as head coach.
A stricken 61-year-old California man says his beloved Prius turned into the car from hell on a treacherous stretch of highway - suddenly accelerating and careening out of control for 35 terrifying miles at speeds up to 94 mph.
AS US vice president Joe Biden wrapped up a day of talks with Israeli leaders yesterday, it was revealed that 1,600 new homes would be built for Jews in east Jerusalem.
THE Pope's elder brother yesterday admitted he had hit choir boys.
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant played hero again, sinking the winning jumper from the right baseline with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
WASHINGTON -- Hours after resigning amid allegations of sexually harassing staffers, former House member Eric Massa went on national TV Tuesday to deny sexual impropriety but acknowledged he had been overly familiar with his congressional aides.
Israel's decision to build housing in east Jerusalem hurts the U.S. bid to restart peace talks, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said.
Former child actor Corey Haim has died at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office said Wednesday.
THE brother of Pope Benedict has admitted he slapped pupils in the face at a German school where he led the choir, but said he had been unaware of the brutality of the discipline there.
TAMPA - Alex Rodriguez refused to get into how Dr. Anthony Galea treated him and with what drugs while he was recovering from last spring's hip surgery, which leaves the feeling that Rodriguez and the doctor have something to hide.
Israel humiliated visiting Vice President Joe Biden yesterday with a surprise announcement of Jewish settlement plans that pulled the rug out from under a long-awaited US peace push - and drew a scathing response from the embarrassed veep.
A top CBS News producer yesterday admitted trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman - but finagled a sweetheart deal after promising to keep his mouth shut about the "Late Show" star's office shenanigans.
In a Facebook posting Sunday, Carl Edwards cited his code of ethics for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Mar. 9--HARTFORD -- Over the past two seasons, one game after another has resulted in a double-figure victory for the UConn women's basketball team.
Mar. 9--HARTFORD, Conn. -- No balloons fell from the rafters, no confetti rained on the court, no over-the-top celebrations were held.
Business
DENVER, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- JCR Capital, a Denver-based commercial real estate finance company, announced today its first closing of the JCR Capital Distressed & Opportunistic Real Estate Fund I, LP ("the Fund").
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced that William F. "Ted" Truscott, president, U.S. asset management, annuities and chief investment officer, is scheduled to speak about the company's business and strategy at the UBS Asset Gathering Conference at The Taj Hotel, Boston on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at approximately 8:00 a.m. (ET).
For those who are hesitant to put long-term financial plans in place, there are no more excuses.
TORONTO, March 10 /CNW/ - Mackenzie Financial Corporation ("Mackenzie Investments") is pleased to announce that it has completed the distribution of Series A shares of Mackenzie Universal World Resource Class (the "Fund") that resulted from the dissolution of MSP 2008 Resource Limited Partnership (the "Partnership").
The Dubai Financial Market has delayed the rollut of its new tick system for shares. '
LEXINGTON, Ky., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirtualHealth Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VHGI) today announced that VHGI Gold LLC, its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, has entered into a letter of intent to purchase or lease additional mines from Western Sierra Mining Corporation, including a lease option on Phau Springs Mine.
Eagle Hill Exploration Corporation ("Eagle Hill" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: EAG) is pleased to announce that it has received initial drill results from the Company's first drill program at the Windfall Lake Property.
FBR Capital Markets has appointed Kevin Frisch and Peter Marquis as managing directors within the investment banking business.
ENTERPRISE IRELAND invested in 73 start-up companies during 2009 and aims to support the establishment of another 75 firms this year.
Viterra's (TSX: VT) (ASX: VTA) consolidated sales and other operating revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 grew 29% or $404.0 million to $1.8 billion (2009 - $1.4 billion), buoyed by contributions associated with the acquisition of ABB Grain Ltd. ("ABB") of Australia in September 2009.
CLOSE TO 120,000 new jobs could be created if Ireland transforms itself into an innovation centre, according to the report from the Government's Innovation Taskforce to be published tomorrow.
NEW YORK - Shares of Baltic Trading are little changed in their market debut Wednesday after the initial public offering raised $228.2 million.
Phoenix Realty Group (PRG) announces the appointment of Edward J. Ratinoff as Managing Director, National Acquisitions.
AutekBio, Inc., SUMA Ventures and Beijing E-Town Harvest International Capital Management Corporation, a venture capital group from Beijing Municipal Government announced a joint investment of more than US$100m to develop a new contract manufacturing organization (CMO) for biopharmaceutical industry in China.
LONDON - World stock markets mostly rose Wednesday, though trading was choppy as investors looked for direction a day after the one-year anniversary from recession-related lows.
Global Overview Compares Different Approaches, Impact on Real Estate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Argentina (NYSE: TEO; BASE: TECO2), one of Argentina's leading telecommunications groups, announced today Net Income of P$ 1,405 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 or +46% when compared to the same period last year.
Sports
Mar. 10--KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Executive director Tim Brassfield said the All Sports Association next month will submit proposals to host future Big 12 championships in basketball and baseball.
Mar. 10--West Virginia coach Bob Huggins recently proposed splitting NCAA Division I basketball schools into I and I-A, much the way it's done in football.
Mar. 10--GADSDEN -- The Auburn High girls golf team won the Titan Invitational by 19 strokes over second-place Spain Park with a team score of 224.
ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has expressed his desire to play either Manchester United or Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after seeing his team book their place in the last eight with a spectacular 5-0 victory over Porto.
Mar. 10--In today's opening round of the girls Class 3A state basketball tournament at the Tacoma Dome, Capital and Yelm will face teams that use pressure defense to win.
Mar. 10--Jeff Drinkwine, the men's basketball coach at The Evergreen State College, has a simple formula for winning today's NAIA Division II playoff opener:
Joe Lunardi was asked during a recent teleconference about Conference USA basketball's postseason resume.
Nicklas Bendtner insisted Saturday's horror show was not on his mind as he struck his first hat-trick in Arsenal's 5-0 win over Porto at the Emirates Stadium.
New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Big East Tournament continues today, as the ninth-seeded South Florida Bulldogs tussle with the 22nd-ranked and eighth-seeded Georgetown Hoyas in second-round action at Madison Square Garden.
Mar. 10--UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Coastal Carolina men's tennis team was unable to secure a point Tuesday in a 7-0 loss to nationally ranked Penn State.
Mar. 10--The New Bern boys golf team placed fifth in the Mideastern Conference opener Tuesday at Echo Farms in Wilmington.
ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has expressed his desire to play either Manchester United or Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after seeing his team book their place in the last eight with a spectacular 5-0 victory over Porto.
Mar. 10--The state tournament has a deep and talented field.
Lincoln Christian's second straight trip to the Class 2A state tournament was much different than last year's.
Mar. 10--A year ago, the Olathe East and Olathe South boys basketball teams reached the Kansas 6A state tournament only to bow out in the opening round.
Rory McIlroy has another chance to partner the player he calls "the second biggest draw in golf" tomorrow and Friday.
Mar. 10--VALLEJO -- Brandon Taylor has been a tremendous addition to the Cal State Stanislaus men's golf team this spring.