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• Mid-Atlantic shuts down ahead of huge snow warning (AP)
• Palin e-mails suggest husband's role in governing (AP)
• Judge wants Edwards sex tape 'under lock and key' (AP)
• Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death (AP)
• Ex-NY newsman out of jail in wife assault (AP)
• Police: Boy found dead in luxury Manhattan hotel (AP)
• Pathologist: Peterson's ex-wife didn't die in fall (AP)
• Employees of sweat lodge leader granted immunity (AP)
• Ill. gov might want to run from his running mate (AP)
• Teen shot at Ala. middle school dies; student held (AP)
• Man arrested after disrobing at Phoenix airport (AP)
• Army curtails plan to cut spending for world bases (AP)
• Ex-stripper wins appeal in Alaska murder case (AP)
• Few remain as 1962 Pa. coal town fire still burns (AP)
• After weeks of furor, public gets to see Tebow ad (AP)
• Lawyers: Suspects, Dugard 'acted as a family' (AP)
• Jesse James Hollywood gets life in murder case (AP)
• La. student, principal clash over Colts jersey (AP)
• Philanthropist Vilar sentenced in NYC to 9 years (AP)
• Health tech's naked-photo cache unnerves Ohio town (AP)

Mid-Atlantic shuts down ahead of huge snow warning (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 10:51 PM PST AP - Life in the nation's capital ground to a halt Friday as steady snow fell, the beginning of a storm that forecasters said could be the biggest for the city in modern history.

Palin e-mails suggest husband's role in governing (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 10:51 PM PST AP - E-mails shed new light on Todd Palin's role while his wife was Alaska's governor, showing that the one-time oil field worker's advice was sought on board appointments and suggesting he was close to matters related to state government, his wife's image and politics.

Judge wants Edwards sex tape 'under lock and key' (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 10:52 PM PST AP - A judge wants to put a sex tape of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards "under lock and key," demanding Friday that a former aide to the pilloried politician turn over the video by next week.

Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 06:31 PM PST AP - The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week.

Ex-NY newsman out of jail in wife assault (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:41 PM PST AP - A former New York cable TV newsman convicted of assaulting his wife at their home has been released from jail after serving 19 days of a 30-day sentence.

Police: Boy found dead in luxury Manhattan hotel (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:40 PM PST AP - New York City police say a Belgian woman suspected of killing her 8-year-old son at a luxury Manhattan hotel and then trying to commit suicide made statements implicating herself in the crime.

Pathologist: Peterson's ex-wife didn't die in fall (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:06 PM PST AP - A pathologist who concluded that the death of Drew Peterson's ex-wife was a homicide and not an accident as first determined testified Friday that her injuries weren't consistent with a fall in a bathtub.

Employees of sweat lodge leader granted immunity (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:48 PM PST AP - Two employees of a motivational speaker facing manslaughter charges told authorities they had no reason to be alarmed when participants in a deadly Arizona sweat lodge ceremony began vomiting and passing out, because their boss told them such responses were to be expected, according to documents released Friday.

Ill. gov might want to run from his running mate (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:43 PM PST AP - Just when Illinois was starting to move on from the scandals of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, along comes Scott Lee Cohen.

Teen shot at Ala. middle school dies; student held (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:08 PM PST AP - A ninth-grader was shot to death by another student during a class change Friday at a north Alabama middle school, authorities said.

Man arrested after disrobing at Phoenix airport (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:33 PM PST AP - Authorities say a man who took off his clothes and caused a brief disturbance inside a terminal of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has been arrested.

Army curtails plan to cut spending for world bases (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 05:33 PM PST AP - The Army is curtailing plans to cut what it spends on running its bases worldwide after concerns from soldiers and Congress that services for military families might suffer.

Ex-stripper wins appeal in Alaska murder case (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 04:08 PM PST AP - An Alaska appellate court on Friday awarded a new trial to a former stripper-turned-soccer-mom who was convicted of plotting to kill her former fiance for money.

Few remain as 1962 Pa. coal town fire still burns (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:40 AM PST AP - Standing before the wreckage of his bulldozed home, John Lokitis Jr. felt sick to his stomach, certain that a terrible mistake had been made.

After weeks of furor, public gets to see Tebow ad (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 02:19 PM PST AP - No one except a few insiders has seen it. Yet a "Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life" ad featuring football star Tim Tebow and paid for by a conservative Christian group is already perhaps the most hotly debated Super Bowl commercial ever.

Lawyers: Suspects, Dugard 'acted as a family' (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:21 PM PST AP - The Northern California couple charged with abducting and raping Jaycee Dugard are parental figures in a close, caring family who deserve in-jail visits with each other, a defense attorney said Friday.

Jesse James Hollywood gets life in murder case (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 04:25 PM PST AP - Jesse James Hollywood was sentenced to life in prison Friday for orchestrating the kidnap-murder of a teenager, ending a 10-year legal odyssey that included an international manhunt and a movie inspired by the high-profile crime.

La. student, principal clash over Colts jersey (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:45 PM PST AP - A Louisiana high school student says he was sent home for wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey Friday — the day the principal encouraged students to wear New Orleans Saints black and gold as the teams get ready to face off in the Super Bowl.

Philanthropist Vilar sentenced in NYC to 9 years (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 03:41 PM PST AP - The dramatic rise and fall of opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar culminated Friday in a nine-year prison sentence from a judge who credited his giving spirit but said money managers must learn fraud leads to prison and damages confidence in the economy.

Health tech's naked-photo cache unnerves Ohio town (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 01:21 PM PST AP - A medical center technician secretly captured dozens of photos and videos of women and girls undressing during exams and recorded hundreds of more women at stores, playgrounds and high school sporting events, shaking up residents in this town of only 18,000, authorities said.

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• Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape - Forbes
• Tea Party convention aims to boost the movement - CNN
• Dodd says bipartisan financial reform at impasse - Reuters
• Palin e-mails reveal a powerful 'first dude' - Anchorage Daily News
• Karbala blast leaves 42 killed, hundreds wounded - Press TV
• Obama nominees held up by GOP senator over contract beef - USA Today
• NJ braces for snow storm on Super Bowl weekend - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
• Two bombs hit Pakistan city, 25 dead - Washington Post
• White House says January jobs report encouraging - Reuters

Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape - Forbes Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:44 AM PST CBS News Judge says ex-Edwards aide in contempt, wants tape Forbes PITTSBORO, NC -- A judge declared Friday that a former aide to John Edwards was in contempt of court, demanding that he turn over a "personal" videotape being sought by Edwards' former mistress. ... Judge holds Young in contempt of courtUPI.com Former Edwards aide Young found in contempt over sex tapeNews & Observer Former Edwards Aide Ordered to Turn Over MaterialsTheInsider.com WCHL 1360 -MyNC.com -FOXNews all 606 news articles »

Tea Party convention aims to boost the movement - CNN Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:06 AM PST Times Online Tea Party convention aims to boost the movement CNN The Tea Party movement grew last year out of anger at perceived overspending in Washington. Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) -- A grassroots movement that exploded last year is now working on its underpinnings as what's being billed as the first national Tea ... 'Tea party' leaders to unveil national strategy for grass-roots organizingWashington Post Tea Party convention's racial brouhaha: Obama won because Jim Crow-era law not ...New York Daily News Tea Party Convenes, Attendees Assail President Obama, Big GovernmentABC News Daily Caller -The Colorado Independent -U.S. News & World Report (blog) all 433 news articles »

Dodd says bipartisan financial reform at impasse - Reuters Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:41 AM PST Reuters Dodd says bipartisan financial reform at impasse Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The US senator leading the effort to pass a financial reform bill said on Friday he has reached an impasse with his Republican counterpart and will begin drafting new legislation to be considered later this month. ... Finance-Overhaul Talks Reach ImpasseWall Street Journal Dodd to Push Regulatory Reform Bill Amid Bipartisan 'Impasse'Bloomberg Dodd Sees 'Impasse' With G.O.P. on Financial BillNew York Times (blog) Insurance Networking News -The Washington Independent -MarketWatch all 65 news articles »

Palin e-mails reveal a powerful 'first dude' - Anchorage Daily News Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:27 AM PST Times LIVE Palin e-mails reveal a powerful 'first dude' Anchorage Daily News Link: MSNBC.com E-mails obtained from the state of Alaska under public records law show that Todd Palin was deeply involved in state business while his wife was governor. Copies of about 1200 e-mails -- some sent on private accounts -- show that he was ... Palin sister-in-law makes plea deal in burglaryWashington Post State releases Todd Palin emailsAlaska Dispatch Emails Reveal Todd Palin's RoleDaily Beast TheNewsTribune.com -USA Today -KSN-TV all 614 news articles »

Karbala blast leaves 42 killed, hundreds wounded - Press TV Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:35 AM PST New York Daily News Karbala blast leaves 42 killed, hundreds wounded Press TV At least 42 people have been killed and 150 others wounded after a bomb went off in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala amid tight security for a huge religious procession. Initial reports said explosion took place after a bomb planted in a civilian car ... Car bombs kill 32 in IraqCNN Blast in crowd kills 41 Shiite pilgrims in IraqAFP Blast Strikes Shiite Pilgrims in IraqNew York Times Christian Science Monitor -Los Angeles Times -Voice of America all 504 news articles »

Obama nominees held up by GOP senator over contract beef - USA Today Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:31 AM PST AFP Obama nominees held up by GOP senator over contract beef USA Today The latest political food fight: Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and the Obama administration over contracts and appointments. Shelby, from Alabama, has reportedly placed a blanket hold on more than 70 pending Obama nominees over the Pentagon's handling ... US Senator blocks all Obama nominees amid tanker feudAFP Senator puts blanket hold on presidential nomineesGovExec.com Sen. Dick Shelby (R-CSA)...Louisville Mojo New York Times (blog) -RTT News -Federal Times all 47 news articles »

NJ braces for snow storm on Super Bowl weekend - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:32 AM PST Boston Globe NJ braces for snow storm on Super Bowl weekend The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By AP Accuweather.comTRENTON — New Jersey residents are bracing for a super snowstorm that could leave many residents digging out over Super Bowl weekend. Blizzard conditions were expected along the southern stretch of the shore. ... Baltimore region braces for what could be record snowstormBaltimore Sun East Coast Braces for Heavy SnowNew York Times Snow bears down on DC as Mid-Atlantic region prepsWLOS WJZ -Long Island Press -Gant Daily all 1,032 news articles »

Two bombs hit Pakistan city, 25 dead - Washington Post Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:25 AM PST The Hindu Two bombs hit Pakistan city, 25 dead Washington Post AP KARACHI, Pakistan -- Two bombs targeting Shiite Muslims exploded in Pakistan's largest city Friday, one outside a hospital treating victims from the first blast hours earlier. At least 25 people were killed and around 100 others ... Twin bombings kill at least 22 in PakistanLos Angeles Times Pakistan double bombing kills Shia MuslimsBBC News Blasts in Pakistan Kill Shiite WorshipersNew York Times The Guardian -CNN -Voice of America all 752 news articles »

White House says January jobs report encouraging - Reuters Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:02 AM PST RTT News White House says January jobs report encouraging Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday welcomed the Labor Department's report that the unemployment rate had fallen to a five-month low, saying it showed encouraging signs of gradual "labor market healing." With Americans increasingly anxious ... Obama gets good economic news: Jobless rate down to 9.7%USA Today Obama Admin Officials Stress Caution Over Friday Jobs ReportMarket News International Romer Says Jobless Report Encouraging Sign for MarketBusinessWeek RTT News -NASDAQ -MarketWatch all 36 news articles »

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• Toyota woes mount as Prius recall considered (AP)
• Job losses from Great Recession about to get worse (AP)
• Lawyer: Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case (AP)
• Financial turmoil strikes as G-7 officials gather (AP)
• Mid-Atlantic region preps for heavy snow storm (AP)
• World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts (AP)
• Brown sworn in as US senator; takes Kennedy's seat (AP)
• Rep: Jackson doctor to surrender Friday regardless (AP)
• Miranda Kerr: Banker shouldn't lose job over photo (AP)
• Thrashers trade Kovalchuk to Devils (AP)
• Toyota mulls Prius recall (Reuters)
• UK troops pave way for major NATO Afghan assault (Reuters)
• Senate will vote on job proposals next week: Reid (Reuters)
• U.S. commander offers more upbeat Afghanistan view (Reuters)
• China envoy to visit North Korea; U.S. activist released (Reuters)
• Two senators urge bonus tax at bailed-out firms (Reuters)
• Bomb kills, wounds up to 20 at Afghan dog fight (AFP)
• American 10 face jail in Haiti after kidnapping charge (AFP)

Toyota woes mount as Prius recall considered (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:08 AM PST AP - Damage to Toyota's image is growing by the day with the automaker now considering a U.S. and Japanese recall of Prius hybrids — the vehicle that's a symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions.

Job losses from Great Recession about to get worse (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:33 AM PST AP - Job losses during the Great Recession have been huge and they're about to get bigger.

Lawyer: Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:18 AM PST AP - Ten Baptist missionaries are facing kidnapping charges in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country, and the lawyer for all the defendants is putting the blame on the group's leader.

Financial turmoil strikes as G-7 officials gather (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:33 AM PST AP - A bout of turmoil in global markets has provided sobering reminder to global financial leaders that the aftershocks from the worst recession in seven decades are far from over.

Mid-Atlantic region preps for heavy snow storm (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:18 AM PST AP - The threat of up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the Mid-Atlantic caused airline cancellations Friday, school closures and emptied Virginia's Statehouse.

World stocks tumble amid global recovery doubts (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:37 AM PST AP - World stocks tumbled Friday as ballooning European debt and a rise in U.S. unemployment claims added to fears the global economy could slip back into recession.

Brown sworn in as US senator; takes Kennedy's seat (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:35 AM PST AP - Republican Scott Brown took over the seat of the late Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Thursday, vowing to be an independent voice in a bitterly divided Senate.

Rep: Jackson doctor to surrender Friday regardless (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:35 AM PST AP - Michael Jackson's doctor plans to surrender to authorities Friday, regardless of whether prosecutors had filed a case against him, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

Miranda Kerr: Banker shouldn't lose job over photo (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:35 AM PST AP - Miranda Kerr says an Australian banker left red-faced when a live TV broadcast showed him looking at her scantily clad photos at work shouldn't be fired.

Thrashers trade Kovalchuk to Devils (AP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 01:02 AM PST AP - The last time Lou Lamoriello pulled off a major trade for a marquee scorer, the New Jersey Devils won a Stanley Cup.

Toyota mulls Prius recall (Reuters) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 11:25 PM PST Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, spreading the top automaker's quality woes to one of its most important models.

UK troops pave way for major NATO Afghan assault (Reuters) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:01 AM PST Reuters - British troops have launched helicopter advances in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province to prepare the battlefield for a major NATO operation, the British military said on Friday.

Senate will vote on job proposals next week: Reid (Reuters) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 02:19 PM PST Reuters - Senate Democratic leaders unveiled a long-awaited "jobs agenda" on Thursday but said they would solicit Republican support before determining which elements to bring up for a vote next week.

U.S. commander offers more upbeat Afghanistan view (Reuters) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 11:55 AM PST Reuters - The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan said on Thursday the security situation there remained serious but was not deteriorating, giving a more upbeat view than from other U.S. military and intelligence officials.

China envoy to visit North Korea; U.S. activist released (Reuters) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 07:49 PM PST Reuters - A senior Chinese Communist Party official will visit Pyongyang next week in what appears to be a move to press North Korea to return to stalled nuclear disarmament talks, a South Korean news agency said on Friday.

Two senators urge bonus tax at bailed-out firms (Reuters) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 09:54 AM PST Reuters - Two Democratic senators on Thursday proposed legislation that would impose a one-time tax on bonuses paid to executives of companies bailed out with taxpayer money.

Bomb kills, wounds up to 20 at Afghan dog fight (AFP) Posted: 05 Feb 2010 12:31 AM PST AFP - A remote-control bomb exploded at a dog fight in southern Afghanistan on Friday, killing and wounding up to 20 people, police said.

American 10 face jail in Haiti after kidnapping charge (AFP) Posted: 04 Feb 2010 11:29 PM PST AFP - Ten American Christians charged with child abduction and criminal conspiracy faced lengthy jail times in a Haitian prison Friday after trying to take 33 children out of the country.

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