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• Idaho man says 10 Americans detained in Haiti (AP)
• U.S. halts airlifts of Haiti patients, citing space (AP)
• Miss Virginia wins 2010 Miss America crown (AP)
• Snow storm that covered South heads off to sea (AP)
• NYC fire kills 5, being probed as possible arson (AP)
• Many obstacles to choosing a site for 9/11 trials (AP)
• Investigator in Calif. official's slaying killed (AP)
• 11 injured in fight in Arizona prison (AP)
• Hungry otters stray into fishermen's territory (AP)
• Conviction angers anti-abortion militants (AP)
• Taylor rehearses, Ke$ha shares Grammy dreams (AP)
• Protesters reflect on success of 1960s sit-ins (AP)
• New Mexico bill first step toward carbon storage (AP)
• Lightning strike grounds Fla.-bound plane in Ala. (AP)
• Grammy weekend begins with Neil Young tribute (AP)
• Bigelow, Cameron, Tarantino vie for director honor (AP)

Idaho man says 10 Americans detained in Haiti (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 05:33 PM PST AP - An Idaho man says 10 Americans on a mission to rescue orphans in Haiti have been detained in Haiti after trying to bring 33 children into the Dominican Republic.

U.S. halts airlifts of Haiti patients, citing space (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:09 PM PST AP - The U.S. military has halted flights carrying Haitian earthquake victims to the United States because of an apparent dispute over where seriously injured patients should be taken for treatment.

Miss Virginia wins 2010 Miss America crown (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 08:18 PM PST AP - Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron won the 2010 Miss America title Saturday night after strutting in a skintight yellow dress, belting Beyonce's "Listen" from "Dreamgirls" and telling kids they should get outside more often.

Snow storm that covered South heads off to sea (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:38 PM PST AP - A winter storm that crossed in a nearly straight line dumping snow, sleet and ice this week from northern Texas to Washington was heading off the Atlantic coast early Sunday.

NYC fire kills 5, being probed as possible arson (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 06:14 PM PST AP - A suspicious fire tore through a building that housed Guatemalan immigrants, gnawing gaping holes in the structure's backside, partially collapsing the roof and killing at least five people Saturday.

Many obstacles to choosing a site for 9/11 trials (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:09 PM PST AP - Now that President Barack Obama's administration is considering moving the Sept. 11 trial away from a courthouse in Manhattan, the question is: Where to?

Investigator in Calif. official's slaying killed (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 04:29 PM PST AP - The lead investigator in the slaying in Mexico of a Southern California school board member has been killed in an ambush, authorities said Saturday.

11 injured in fight in Arizona prison (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 02:36 PM PST AP - Eleven inmates at an Arizona prison were injured after a fight broke out at a complex west of Phoenix Saturday afternoon, a state Department of Corrections spokesman said.

Hungry otters stray into fishermen's territory (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:37 PM PST AP - The first hint of trouble in trying to save endangered sea otters and protect fishermen competing for the shellfish the creatures eat was when bureaucrats drew a line in the ocean separating the two.

Conviction angers anti-abortion militants (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 01:18 PM PST AP - Those living on the virulent edge of the anti-abortion movement pinned their hopes on Scott Roeder.

Taylor rehearses, Ke$ha shares Grammy dreams (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 05:18 PM PST AP - The music world is celebrating all over town this weekend with tributes, rehearsals, parties and, of course, a gift suite or two in anticipation of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night at Staples Center. Here's a look:

Protesters reflect on success of 1960s sit-ins (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 11:51 AM PST AP - The four college freshmen walked quietly into a Greensboro dime store on a breezy Monday afternoon, bought a few items, then sat down at the "whites only" lunch counter — and sparked a wave of civil rights protest that changed America.

New Mexico bill first step toward carbon storage (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:29 AM PST AP - Rancher Jack Chatfield sees untapped value in the spaces that lie beneath New Mexico's dusty landscape. But he said the state needs to first decide who owns them.

Lightning strike grounds Fla.-bound plane in Ala. (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:32 PM PST AP - An airport official says a U.S. Airways flight was struck by lightning on its way to Florida, forcing the plane and its 73 passengers to divert to Alabama.

Grammy weekend begins with Neil Young tribute (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:25 AM PST AP - Neil Young sat in the audience as 20 of his best known songs were performed on stage.

Bigelow, Cameron, Tarantino vie for director honor (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:29 AM PST AP - A month into Hollywood's awards season and the competition is still wide open. "The Hurt Locker" appears to be a front-runner, but "Avatar," "Precious," "Inglourious Basterds" and "Up in the Air" have won their share of awards, too.

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• Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness? - Christian Science Monitor
• US Defends Arms Deal with Taiwan - Voice of America
• Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans - Los Angeles Times
• What Obama's speech means for policymakers - Los Angeles Times
• REFILE-Haiti faces long, difficult road to recovery - Reuters
• 5 Dead in Brooklyn Apartment Fire - New York Times
• It's all relative for Brown, Obama - Boston Globe
• First President Bush visits Obama at White House - Washington Post

Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness? - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 30 Jan 2010 06:53 AM PST The Guardian Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness? Christian Science Monitor The Obama administration says it won't hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after all, mainly because of security costs and community backlash. But to some, it's another political misstep. ... Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial planWashington Post Feds Search For New Terror Trial SiteNY1 9-11 terror trials won't be held in NYCNews 10NBC Monsters and Critics.com -Seattle Times -Los Angeles Times all 1,005 news articles »

US Defends Arms Deal with Taiwan - Voice of America Posted: 30 Jan 2010 10:08 AM PST The Hindu US Defends Arms Deal with Taiwan Voice of America China announced suspension of military exchanges, security talks with US, also threatened sanctions on US firms that sell arms to Taiwan. The United States on Saturday defended its plan to sell military equipment to Taiwan, following China's threats to ... US defends $6.4bn weapons sale to TaiwanBBC News US defends $6.4bn Taiwan arms deal as China threatens sanctionsTimes Online China fumes at US arms sale to TaiwanThe Guardian New York Times -WHIOtv.com -Times of India all 1,327 news articles »

Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans - Los Angeles Times Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:48 PM PST Boston Globe Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times The president's appearance at a GOP conference in Baltimore devolves into finger-pointing and gamesmanship. By James Oliphant Reporting from Baltimore - In an unprecedented town hall meeting, President Obama went toe-to-toe Friday with some of his ... President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreatNew York Daily News Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent PolitelyNew York Times Obama, House GOP polite yet apart after Baltimore debateBaltimore Sun WBUR -Wall Street Journal -Dallas Morning News all 1,794 news articles »

What Obama's speech means for policymakers - Los Angeles Times Posted: 29 Jan 2010 07:07 PM PST Telegraph.co.uk What Obama's speech means for policymakers Los Angeles Times The president pitches a long list of initiatives in the State of the Union. The economy and job creation top his priorities. By Peter Nicholas Reporting from Washington - In his State of the Union speech, President Obama spooled out a long list of ... A very productive Congress, despite what the approval ratings sayWashington Post The State of Our Union Is UnemployedBig Think Judging Obama's big speechToronto Star KAALtv.com -Lexington Clipper Herald -KEZI TV all 13,070 news articles »

REFILE-Haiti faces long, difficult road to recovery - Reuters Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:53 AM PST Telegraph.co.uk REFILE-Haiti faces long, difficult road to recovery Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Haiti's leaders can point to progress since a powerful earthquake devastated the country but just surviving the first weeks' chaos, hunger and overwhelming loss may be the easiest part of a long ... WHO: Risk of Epidemics in Haiti IncreasingVoice of America Teams poll Haitians to learn what they need after earthquakeWashington Post Diseases on the rise, amputees long-term challenge for Haitian gov'tXinhua CNN International -Wall Street Journal -New York Times all 2,212 news articles »

5 Dead in Brooklyn Apartment Fire - New York Times Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:01 AM PST New York Daily News 5 Dead in Brooklyn Apartment Fire New York Times Five people were killed when fire early Saturday engulfed their apartments above a row of stores in Brooklyn, the authorities said, as flames trapped residents on the second and third floors and caused interior walls to ... Brooklyn fire kills 5, critically injures babyWashington Post 5 killed in Brooklyn fireWCAX 5 Dead in Raging Brooklyn BlazeGothamist myfoxny.com -Newsday (subscription) -New York Daily News all 231 news articles »

It's all relative for Brown, Obama - Boston Globe Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:59 PM PST New York Daily News It's all relative for Brown, Obama Boston Globe Senator-elect Scott Brown has showcased his independent streak in recent days, touting his willingness to buck the Republican party line and cross the partisan divide. Maybe it is because of the old saw: You can't turn your back on kin ... Scott Brown: 'People Aren't Stupid'Wall Street Journal Genealogist: Obama, Mass. Sen.-elect Brown relatedWashington Post Sen.-elect Scott Brown on 'Leno'USA Today Seattle Times -Austin American-Statesman -Boston Herald all 994 news articles »

First President Bush visits Obama at White House - Washington Post Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:03 AM PST Kansas City Star First President Bush visits Obama at White House Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Former President George HW Bush and his son Jeb paid a social call on President Barack Obama at the White House Saturday. The former president, 85, walked gingerly into the White House, using a cane, as heavy snow fell. ... Mysterious Bush-Bush-Obama meeting at the Oval Office this morningDallas Morning News (blog) Rove: The State of the Union Is No 'Reset' ButtonWall Street Journal George HW Bush visits White HouseCNN Political Ticker (blog) Detroit Free Press -CBS News -CNN all 226 news articles »

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• Afghan Taliban deny meeting with UN (AP)
• Gov't officials, bankers meet in Davos (AP)
• China warns US on planned arms sales to Taiwan (AP)
• Japan not as worried about US Toyota recalls (AP)
• Scenes of survival and of death in desperate Haiti (AP)
• Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend (AP)
• Bin Laden blasts US for climate change (AP)
• Music world readies for its big event (AP)
• McCarron accuses PGA star Mickelson of 'cheating' (AP)
• Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan (AP)
• Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session (Reuters)
• Toyota chief apologizes for huge recall (Reuters)
• U.S. suspends medical evacuations from Haiti (Reuters)
• Economy soars 5.7 percent, fastest in 6 years (Reuters)
• China warns U.S. Taiwan arms sales threaten cooperation (Reuters)
• Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs (Reuters)
• U.S. government weighs other sites for 9/11 trial (Reuters)
• Activist convicted for slaying Kansas abortion doctor (Reuters)
• Taliban deny meeting UN envoy for Afghan peace talks (AFP)
• Blair says no regrets for removing Saddam (AFP)

Afghan Taliban deny meeting with UN (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:08 AM PST AP - The Taliban on Saturday denied reports that their representatives met with a U.N. official to discuss prospects for peace in Afghanistan, calling them "futile and baseless" rumors.

Gov't officials, bankers meet in Davos (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:34 AM PST AP - Government officials and regulators from several nations met behind closed doors Saturday with a host of international bankers, talking up proposals for regulation that have many in the financial sector concerned.

China warns US on planned arms sales to Taiwan (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:02 PM PST AP - China angrily summoned the U.S. ambassador on Saturday and warned that a plan to sell $6.4 billion in arms to Taiwan would harm already strained ties. One Chinese expert said the sale would give Beijing a "fair and proper reason" to accelerate weapons testing.

Japan not as worried about US Toyota recalls (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:03 PM PST AP - American Toyota owners are understandably alarmed about ballooning recalls over faulty gas pedals and floor mats. In Japan, the automaker's home market, where there have been no such recalls, the reaction is — also understandably — muted.

Scenes of survival and of death in desperate Haiti (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:58 PM PST AP - They are the latest scenes of survival and of death in Haiti's deadliest disaster — a looter shot dead for breaking into an appliance store and crowds erecting new houses on shaky ground.

Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:29 AM PST AP - A thick band of heavy snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures was spreading across southeastern states early Saturday, promising a messy weekend of slick roads, power outages and prime sledding for kids out of school.

Bin Laden blasts US for climate change (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:24 PM PST AP - Osama bin Laden sought to draw a wider public into his fight against the United States in a new message Friday, dropping his usual talk of religion and holy war and focusing instead on an unexpected topic: global warming.

Music world readies for its big event (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 08:20 PM PST AP - From parties to rehearsals to gift suites, Grammy-related activities were taking over L.A.'s weekend scene in advance of Sunday night's awards show at Staples Center. Here's a tour around town:

McCarron accuses PGA star Mickelson of 'cheating' (AP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:22 PM PST AP - Already missing Tiger Woods because of a sex scandal, the PGA Tour headed into another mess Friday when a player accused Phil Mickelson of "cheating" for using wedges that are allowed under a legal technicality.

Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan (AP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:35 AM PST AP - A letter and a speech may have doomed plans to bring the Sept. 11 terror trial to New York.

Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 02:03 PM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily accused them of trying to block his policies while urging them to "join with me" in creating jobs.

Toyota chief apologizes for huge recall (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 10:01 PM PST Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda apologized for the recall of millions of vehicles around the world, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported, as the deepening recall crisis threatened to further damage its sales and delay an earnings recovery.

U.S. suspends medical evacuations from Haiti (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:39 PM PST Reuters - The U.S. military said on Friday it has stopped flying Haitian earthquake victims to the United States for medical attention following concerns by some state governments about who will pay for the treatment.

Economy soars 5.7 percent, fastest in 6 years (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 02:05 PM PST Reuters - The economy grew at its fastest pace in more than six years in the fourth quarter, surprising economists, as businesses curbed their aggressive cut in stocks and stepped up spending.

China warns U.S. Taiwan arms sales threaten cooperation (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:56 PM PST Reuters - China warned on Saturday that Washington's announcement of arms sales to Taiwan would badly hurt ties between the two global powers, widening rifts in their far-reaching relationship.

Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 09:54 AM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama on Friday proposed $33 billion in tax credits to coax small businesses into hiring workers as he underscored his commitment to pushing job creation to the top of his agenda.

U.S. government weighs other sites for 9/11 trial (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 07:19 PM PST Reuters - The Obama administration has begun looking for places other than the heart of New York City to prosecute the accused September 11 attack plotters in the face of fierce criticism tied to security and costs, U.S. officials said on Friday.

Activist convicted for slaying Kansas abortion doctor (Reuters) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 01:23 PM PST Reuters - An anti-abortion activist who admitted he gunned down one of America's few late-term abortion providers was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday after he testified he had to stop the doctor from performing more abortions.

Taliban deny meeting UN envoy for Afghan peace talks (AFP) Posted: 30 Jan 2010 12:39 AM PST AFP - The Taliban denied Saturday that leaders of the Islamist group fighting to overthrow the Afghan government had met with UN representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan.

Blair says no regrets for removing Saddam (AFP) Posted: 29 Jan 2010 11:53 PM PST AFP - Former British prime minister Tony Blair said he had no regrets about removing Saddam Hussein after delivering a robust defence of the 2003 invasion of Iraq at a public inquiry into the war.

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