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• 6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast (AP)
• Cold stuns Floridians, causes deaths elsewhere (AP)
• NYC man charged with getting al-Qaida training (AP)
• Warnings about accused Del. pediatrician surface (AP)
• Police say Anchorage officer shot several times (AP)
• Relatives: Drifter slain in Mo. had drug scheme (AP)
• 3 die when snowmobiles go through ice on Vt. lake (AP)
• Is Washington's orca baby boom a fluke? (AP)
• Hawaii can't afford Congressional election (AP)
• Lesson 1 for prosecutors-turned-guvs: Compromise (AP)
• 911 call reporting Casey Johnson's death released (AP)
• Lesbian lawmaker in Utah carries baby for gay men (AP)
• Genentech says FDA approves Actemra arthritis drug (AP)
• Charlie Sheen tapes first show since felony arrest (AP)
• Friend: Suspect meant no harm at Newark airport (AP)

6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 09:58 PM PST AP - A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Saturday afternoon, shaking buildings, knocking out power in several coastal communities and leaving a trail of broken windows and dishes south of the Oregon border.

Cold stuns Floridians, causes deaths elsewhere (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 09:57 PM PST AP - Mark and Barbara Willard were at home in Wickford, England two weeks ago checking the weather forecast on the Internet before packing for their trip to Orlando — sunny and 70 degrees.

NYC man charged with getting al-Qaida training (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 09:58 PM PST AP - A New York City man under investigation for his links to a terror suspect pleaded not guilty Saturday to charges that he flew to Pakistan to get military training from al-Qaida.

Warnings about accused Del. pediatrician surface (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:45 AM PST AP - Dating back almost a decade, there were complaints and investigations involving Dr. Earl Bradley, a well-known Delaware pediatrician who authorities say may have molested more than 100 children.

Police say Anchorage officer shot several times (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:17 PM PST AP - An Anchorage police officer was ambushed without provocation by unknown gunmen early Saturday as he sat in his patrol car working on an apparently unrelated assault case, police said, and city officials vowed to catch those responsible.

Relatives: Drifter slain in Mo. had drug scheme (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 11:02 AM PST AP - The last time Hubert McNeely saw his nephew James alive, the young man was visiting him in Columbus, Ohio, and going on about a scheme to sell drugs with his new friends from Missouri.

3 die when snowmobiles go through ice on Vt. lake (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 09:57 PM PST AP - Three snowmobiles crossing a frozen Vermont lake plunged through the ice Saturday, killing a man, his 24-year-old daughter and 3-year-old granddaughter, police said.

Is Washington's orca baby boom a fluke? (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 11:34 AM PST AP - A little over a year after researchers feared a drop in the Northwest's endangered killer whale population meant disaster, the number of orcas has bounced back with six new babies and no whales lost.

Hawaii can't afford Congressional election (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 02:25 PM PST AP - Cash-strapped Hawaii can't afford to pay for an election to replace a congressman who is planning to step down next month to run for governor, potentially leaving 600,000 urban Honolulu residents without representation in Washington.

Lesson 1 for prosecutors-turned-guvs: Compromise (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:54 PM PST AP - Chris Christie built his reputation putting elected officials in prison.

911 call reporting Casey Johnson's death released (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 03:14 PM PST AP - Socialite Casey Johnson was already dead when an ambulance was called to her Los Angeles home, according to the woman who made the 911 call.

Lesbian lawmaker in Utah carries baby for gay men (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:28 PM PST AP - Rep. Christine Johnson will serve an additional role when the Utah Legislature convenes this month. The lesbian lawmaker announced she's a surrogate mother, carrying a baby for two gay men.

Genentech says FDA approves Actemra arthritis drug (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 02:34 PM PST AP - Biotechnology company Genentech Inc. says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Charlie Sheen tapes first show since felony arrest (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 02:13 PM PST AP - Charlie Sheen is back at work at "Two and a Half Men," and his producer said Saturday that the audience at the actor's first show taping since his arrest on felony charges was "incredibly supportive."

Friend: Suspect meant no harm at Newark airport (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:45 AM PST AP - A friend describes the man charged with breaching security at Newark Liberty International Airport as a romantic who just wanted to see his girlfriend off properly.

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• Man Is Held in Security Breach at Newark - New York Times
• Obama Says Benefits From Health Care Overhaul Would Be Immediate - New York Times
• US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post
• California Seeks Billions From U.S. - Wall Street Journal
• 'Lost' episode: Did couch potatoes really bump Obama speech? - Christian Science Monitor
• Afghan president's new Cabinet picks include controversial figure - Los Angeles Times
• You Ain't No Friend of Mine - Newsweek
• Yemen readies to take on al-Qaeda - Aljazeera.net

Man Is Held in Security Breach at Newark - New York Times Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:08 AM PST BBC News Man Is Held in Security Breach at Newark New York Times The man who is believed to have slipped into a secured area of Newark Liberty International Airport and to have caused a six-hour shutdown of a major terminal on Sunday has been arrested, Port Authority officials said on Friday night. ... Man arrested after kiss sparked Newark airport scareBBC News Friend: Man charged with Newark airport security breach only wanted to see ...Los Angeles Times Arrest Made in Newark Airport ScareVoice of America CNN -AFP -ABC News all 1,472 news articles »

Obama Says Benefits From Health Care Overhaul Would Be Immediate - New York Times Posted: 09 Jan 2010 07:47 AM PST Kansas City Star Obama Says Benefits From Health Care Overhaul Would Be Immediate New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama said Saturday that Americans would see immediate benefits from a landmark overhaul of the nation's health insurance system and he urged Congress to swiftly reconcile differences over the legislation so it ... Government Health Insurance Option Appears DoomedABC News Obama reiterates pitch for health care planMarketWatch President Obama Highlights Fast-Acting Health-Care ReformsVoice of America ModernHealthcare.com -UPI.com -Washington Post all 839 news articles »

US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post Posted: 09 Jan 2010 01:13 AM PST stv.tv US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery Washington Post The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ... Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events AllowNew York Times Obama Refocuses on Jobs After Weak Labor ReportABC News U.S. to give $2.3 billion in clean-tech creditsSan Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles Times -Christian Science Monitor -Bloomberg all 1,021 news articles »

California Seeks Billions From U.S. - Wall Street Journal Posted: 09 Jan 2010 07:35 AM PST Los Angeles Times California Seeks Billions From U.S. Wall Street Journal SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger asked for $6.9 billion in federal funds in his state-budget proposal Friday and warned that state health and welfare programs would be threatened without the ... Amid downturn, Calif braces again for unhappy yearSan Jose Mercury News Gov plans deep cuts to programs, and fed helpSan Francisco Chronicle Plan to Close California's Budget DeficitNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Reuters -ABC News all 2,844 news articles »

'Lost' episode: Did couch potatoes really bump Obama speech? - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:21 AM PST New York Daily News 'Lost' episode: Did couch potatoes really bump Obama speech? Christian Science Monitor The White House backed down on the date of Obama's State of the Union address when 'Lost' fans tweeted their outrage. Western civilization and American politics survived. The White House wanted to delay Obama's State of the Union speech until Congress ... Addressing 'Lost'Boston Globe A shaken nation is soothed; 'Lost' won't be pre-emptedSan Jose Mercury News 'Lost' wins out over State of the UnionUSA Today Seattle Post Intelligencer -The Money Times -Dallas Morning News all 560 news articles »

Afghan president's new Cabinet picks include controversial figure - Los Angeles Times Posted: 09 Jan 2010 10:44 AM PST BBC News Afghan president's new Cabinet picks include controversial figure Los Angeles Times Hamid Karzai drops one warlord and three associates of a former militia commander from his list, but a new nominee has been linked to an insurgent leader. Afghan parliamentarians attend an assembly session on the new Cabinet nominees. ... Karzai sends parliament a new set of Cabinet picksWashington Post New Afghan Cabinet Picks Still Generate ResistanceNew York Times New Karzai cabinet snubs warlordsReuters Wall Street Journal -Voice of America -BBC News all 541 news articles »

You Ain't No Friend of Mine - Newsweek Posted: 09 Jan 2010 06:25 AM PST Times Online You Ain't No Friend of Mine Newsweek Anyone care to wager on the Republicans' picking up 10 seats and taking control of the Senate this year? I didn't think so. Even the Republican National Committee chairman, Michael Steele, is doubtful, and that's only ... Health-Care Views Hurt Dorgan's BidWall Street Journal Dodd's status may hurt odds on creating new consumer agencyBoston Globe GOP casting wide net in effort to recruit 2010 hopefulsWashington Post Tidewater News -FOXNews -BusinessWeek all 3,900 news articles »

Yemen readies to take on al-Qaeda - Aljazeera.net Posted: 09 Jan 2010 08:57 AM PST Sydney Morning Herald Yemen readies to take on al-Qaeda Aljazeera.net Umar Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian national who tried unsuccessfully to blow up a US airliner on Christmas day, has caused a great deal of concern for Yemeni authorities. Mutallab is suspected to have been radicalised while being in Yemen and the ... US Has Few Resources to Face Threats in YemenNew York Times Shifting sands of Yemeni tribes strengthen support for al-QaedaTimes Online Yemenis Consider Sending al Qaeda to RehabWall Street Journal Voice of America -CBS News -FOXNews all 848 news articles »

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• Man arrested in Newark airport security breach (AP)
• Xe Services aiming for Afghan police training deal (AP)
• Christmas terror suspect pleads not guilty (AP)
• Second suspect in NYC terror probe due in court (AP)
• Unruly passengers cause 2 flights to change course (AP)
• Afghan president presents second Cabinet list (AP)
• Report: Grand jury apparently probes gate-crashers (AP)
• Icy hazards persist through US, deep into South (AP)
• O'Brien may find door open at Fox if he bolts NBC (AP)
• Mora out as coach of Seahawks; Carroll next? (AP)
• Chavez says Venezuela jets intercepted U.S. plane (Reuters)
• Frigid U.S. Midwest could see more snow (Reuters)
• Arrest in Newark airport security breach (Reuters)
• Not guilty plea entered for Nigerian bomb suspect (Reuters)
• Task force to probe recent security failures (Reuters)
• UK police arrest 3 passengers on plane at Heathrow (Reuters)
• Obama awards $2.3 billion clean energy tax credits (Reuters)
• Nigerian bomb suspect pleads not guilty (AFP)
• Clinton urges resumption of Mideast talks (AFP)

Man arrested in Newark airport security breach (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:45 AM PST AP - A man believed to have breached security to bid his girlfriend goodbye, triggering the shutdown of a busy Newark Airport terminal that led to snarled flights worldwide, was arrested in New Jersey and faces a trespassing charge and a fine of up to $500, punishment a senator says should be much harsher.

Xe Services aiming for Afghan police training deal (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:41 AM PST AP - Blackwater Worldwide's legal woes haven't dimmed the company's prospects in Afghanistan, where it's a contender to be a key part of President Barack Obama's strategy for stabilizing the country.

Christmas terror suspect pleads not guilty (AP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:43 PM PST AP - A Nigerian man accused of trying to ignite an explosive on a Detroit-bound U.S. airliner on Christmas appeared before a judge for the first time Friday, against a backdrop of protesters who stood outside the courthouse waving American flags and denouncing acts of terror.

Second suspect in NYC terror probe due in court (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:50 AM PST AP - A second suspect linked to an alleged al-Qaida associate accused of plotting to attack New York City with homemade bombs is due in court to face terror charges, his lawyer said.

Unruly passengers cause 2 flights to change course (AP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:52 PM PST AP - Disruptive passengers caused two commercial airplanes to be diverted Friday, with military jets scrambling to escort a San Francisco-bound flight into a Colorado airport, authorities said.

Afghan president presents second Cabinet list (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:48 AM PST AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai presented a second slate of nominees to fill his Cabinet on Saturday after parliament rejected 70 percent of his first picks.

Report: Grand jury apparently probes gate-crashers (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:35 AM PST AP - A federal grand jury has convened to investigate whether fraudulent statements were made to government officials, apparently in the probe of how a Virginia couple got into a White House state dinner without an invitation.

Icy hazards persist through US, deep into South (AP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:39 PM PST AP - The unyielding cold spell gripping much of the nation was expected to hang on tight over the weekend, though some areas that saw snowfall during the week were expected to have drier weather.

O'Brien may find door open at Fox if he bolts NBC (AP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:44 PM PST AP - Conan O'Brien might find a welcome mat waiting for him at Fox if he decides to bolt NBC over its proposed late-night lineup revamp that would relegate "Tonight" to a post-midnight slot after Jay Leno's show.

Mora out as coach of Seahawks; Carroll next? (AP) Posted: 09 Jan 2010 12:31 AM PST AP - A sign with Jim Mora's name identifying his prime parking spot was still in front of Seattle Seahawks headquarters Friday night.

Chavez says Venezuela jets intercepted U.S. plane (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 07:25 PM PST Reuters - President Hugo Chavez said he ordered two F-16 jets to intercept a U.S. military plane that twice entered Venezuelan skies on Friday, but Washington said none of its planes flew over the South American country's airspace.

Frigid U.S. Midwest could see more snow (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 08:21 AM PST Reuters - Blowing snow and frigid temperatures have left the U.S. Midwest in a deep freeze for most of the new year, with the possibility of more wicked weather next week, a forecaster said Friday.

Arrest in Newark airport security breach (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 08:59 PM PST Reuters - Authorities on Friday arrested a man suspected of triggering a security scare that shut down Newark's international airport this week.

Not guilty plea entered for Nigerian bomb suspect (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 05:01 PM PST Reuters - A federal judge entered a not guilty plea on Friday on behalf of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian accused in the attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound airplane that prompted a sweeping review of U.S. security procedures.

Task force to probe recent security failures (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 04:54 PM PST Reuters - Former top CIA official John McLaughlin was named on Friday to head a task force to examine why the United States failed to prevent the December 25 airplane attack and the November shootings at Fort Hood and to make recommendations for reform.

UK police arrest 3 passengers on plane at Heathrow (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 06:12 PM PST Reuters - British police arrested three passengers aboard a Dubai-bound Emirates airliner at London's Heathrow airport on Friday on suspicion of making a bomb threat, police said.

Obama awards $2.3 billion clean energy tax credits (Reuters) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 01:33 PM PST Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a $2.3 billion tax credit on Friday to boost jobs by promoting clean energy, as new data showed the country's unemployment rate remained stuck in the double digits.

Nigerian bomb suspect pleads not guilty (AFP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 10:01 PM PST AFP - Hobbled by leg irons, a young Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a US plane on Christmas Day pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance amid heightened security.

Clinton urges resumption of Mideast talks (AFP) Posted: 08 Jan 2010 09:23 PM PST AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace talks "without preconditions," backing Palestinian aims for a state along the 1967 boundaries.

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