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• 2 Pentagon police officers shot (AP)
• NYC black leaders: Paterson should stay in office (AP)
• WH leans toward military trials for 9/11 suspects (AP)
• Malvo sends letter of apology to Louisiana victim (AP)
• AP IMPACT: Toyota secretive on 'black box' data (AP)
• Rowdy protests target funding cuts at US campuses (AP)
• Police: Calif. mother dumped newborn in trash (AP)
• 15 states, DC named 'Race to the Top' finalists (AP)
• 3 RI cops charged in cocaine-dealing operation (AP)
• Crime exhibit dispute shows families' scars linger (AP)
• Police: $800 robbery preceded Wis. slayings, fire (AP)
• Alabama governor cracks down on bingo machines (AP)
• Army chief sees 'anxiety' on lifting ban on gays (AP)
• Sex offender in teen's killing eluded suspicion (AP)
• A rare pact: Teens' double suicide rocks Pa. town (AP)
• Fire the teachers? When schools fail, it may work (AP)
• Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety (AP)
• Sarah Palin loads up on free stuff at gift suite (AP)
• Imam pleads guilty in NYC terror case (AP)
• La. senator: Are deaths linked to Chinese drywall? (AP)

2 Pentagon police officers shot (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:46 PM PST AP - A gunman coolly drew a weapon from his pocket and opened fire at a security checkpoint into the Pentagon on Thursday in a point-blank attack that wounded two police officers before the suspect was fatally shot.

NYC black leaders: Paterson should stay in office (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:51 PM PST AP - Influential black leaders in New York City said Thursday night that they believe Gov. David Paterson should stay in office amid allegations he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor's aide.

WH leans toward military trials for 9/11 suspects (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:42 PM PST AP - White House advisers are nearing a recommendation for President Barack Obama to choose a military trial for self-professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four of his alleged henchman, senior administration officials said Thursday.

Malvo sends letter of apology to Louisiana victim (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:43 PM PST AP - A Louisiana man shot by Lee Boyd Malvo before the criminal spree that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in 2002 has received a letter of apology from the convicted sniper.

AP IMPACT: Toyota secretive on 'black box' data (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:25 PM PST AP - Toyota has for years blocked access to data stored in devices similar to airline "black boxes" that could explain crashes blamed on sudden unintended acceleration, according to an Associated Press review of lawsuits nationwide and interviews with auto crash experts.

Rowdy protests target funding cuts at US campuses (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 08:57 PM PST AP - Students staged raucous rallies to protest education funding cuts on college campuses nationwide Thursday, but some demonstrations got out of hand as protesters threw punches and ice chunks in Wisconsin and shut down a major freeway in California during rush-hour traffic.

Police: Calif. mother dumped newborn in trash (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:03 PM PST AP - Jessie Canfield was attending a surprise birthday party with family and friends when she began feeling discomfort and cramping then ducked into a bedroom for several hours. Partygoers told police she said nothing about giving birth to a 6-pound baby girl.

15 states, DC named 'Race to the Top' finalists (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:39 PM PST AP - The U.S. Department of Education named 16 finalists Thursday in the first round of its "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school reform grants.

3 RI cops charged in cocaine-dealing operation (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 07:44 PM PST AP - Three Providence police officers, including a narcotics detective and a school resource officer, were arrested Thursday on charges that they helped with a cocaine-dealing operation.

Crime exhibit dispute shows families' scars linger (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 07:53 PM PST AP - A dispute over an exhibition of gruesome evidence from famous crimes escalated Thursday, showing that time does not heal the scars to murder victims' families even after four decades.

Police: $800 robbery preceded Wis. slayings, fire (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 08:37 PM PST AP - Two felons were charged Thursday with homicide and arson in the deaths of a mother, her two young children and a woman who also was the men's alleged accomplice in a case that began with an $800 robbery.

Alabama governor cracks down on bingo machines (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 01:33 PM PST AP - The governor of this Bible Belt state is waging a one-man crusade against gambling — and stirring racial tensions in the process — by sending state troopers on late-night raids to shut down electronic bingo parlors.

Army chief sees 'anxiety' on lifting ban on gays (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:07 PM PST AP - Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey said Thursday he sees anxiety in the armed services over how possible changes in the law that bans openly gay servicemen and women would be implemented.

Sex offender in teen's killing eluded suspicion (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:36 PM PST AP - When 17-year-old Chelsea King disappeared in a park last week, authorities checked photographs of sex offenders registered in the San Diego area. John Albert Gardner III was not among them.

A rare pact: Teens' double suicide rocks Pa. town (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:11 PM PST AP - As the high-speed Acela train came thundering down the rails, a teenage girl screamed at her friends to get off the tracks.

Fire the teachers? When schools fail, it may work (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 05:13 PM PST AP - When all the teachers were fired from Central Falls High School last week in a sweeping effort at school reform, their superintendent gave them a taste of the accountability President Barack Obama says is necessary.

Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 05:35 PM PST AP - For the third time in seven months, the judgment of those who operate the nation's air traffic control system has been called into question and concerns have been raised that complacency may be causing controllers and their supervisors to bend rules.

Sarah Palin loads up on free stuff at gift suite (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:19 PM PST AP - Sarah Palin showed up at a celebrity gift suite with two daughters, her brother and a small entourage in tow and loaded up with free cosmetic and fashion items being given away in connection with Oscar-week festivities. But she also left a check for charity, organizers say.

Imam pleads guilty in NYC terror case (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 03:05 PM PST AP - An imam linked to the suspects in an aborted suicide bomb plot against New York City pleaded guilty on Thursday to lying to the FBI — a deal sparing him serious jail time but forcing him to leave the country.

La. senator: Are deaths linked to Chinese drywall? (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 03:15 PM PST AP - U.S. Sen. David Vitter has called for federal officials to do a more thorough review of the deaths of several people who lived in homes that contained smelly, possibly toxic Chinese drywall.

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• Mass. a finalist in 'Race to the Top' education grant competition - Boston Globe
• Pelosi: Lawmaker healthcare concerns can be satisfied - Washington Post
• Early Voting in Iraq Marred by Suicide Attacks - Voice of America
• Chelsea King Murder Suspect Investigated for Other Disappearance - FOXNews
• Afghanistan war: NATO unfolds blueprint to rebuild Marjah - Christian Science Monitor
• Day of education protests gets under way - San Francisco Chronicle
• US Armenia genocide vote looms, angering Turkey - Reuters
• Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal won't run for reelection - USA Today

Mass. a finalist in 'Race to the Top' education grant competition - Boston Globe Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:47 AM PST 95.5 WBRU News Mass. a finalist in 'Race to the Top' education grant competition Boston Globe By Globe Staff Massachusetts is one of more than a dozen states that have made it to the finals in the "Race to the Top" competition for generous federal education grants, US Senator John Kerry's office announced this afternoon. ... Michigan loses chance for funds through federal education programDetroit Free Press Utah not chosen for multimillion dollar education grantDeseret News Federal Grant Competition Whittles to 16 FinalistsNew York Times OregonLive.com -Chippewa Herald -Denver Business Journal all 547 news articles »

Pelosi: Lawmaker healthcare concerns can be satisfied - Washington Post Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:29 AM PST FOXNews Pelosi: Lawmaker healthcare concerns can be satisfied Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she was confident of satisfying Democratic concerns about a Senate-approved healthcare bill and passing the measure. Pelosi made the comment at her weekly news ... Abortion reemerges in health care battleUSA Today Could Issue of Abortion Derail Health Care Bill?ABC News Bills to regulate wind development advance in Wyo.BusinessWeek Market News International -TheDay.com -Daily Beast all 1,197 news articles »

Early Voting in Iraq Marred by Suicide Attacks - Voice of America Posted: 04 Mar 2010 08:25 AM PST BBC News Early Voting in Iraq Marred by Suicide Attacks Voice of America Suicide bombers have attacked two polling stations in Baghdad, killing at least seven soldiers, while an explosion near another voting place not yet in use took the lives of seven civilians. The blasts occurred as early voting got under way for ... As Iraq election election begins, Sunnis decry signs of possible fraudChristian Science Monitor Neighbours watch Iraq elections for what the outcome means for themThe Guardian Iraqi leader willing to ask some US troops to stayCNN International Aljazeera.net -New York Times -Telegraph.co.uk all 2,103 news articles »

Chelsea King Murder Suspect Investigated for Other Disappearance - FOXNews Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:32 AM PST Los Angeles Times Chelsea King Murder Suspect Investigated for Other Disappearance FOXNews Chelsea King, who disappeared Thursday, is pictured in an undated photo posted by friends on a Facebook page devoted to her search. Chelsea King, who disappeared Thursday, is pictured in an undated photo posted by friends on a Facebook page devoted to ... Chelsea King Case: Outrage Over Sex Offender Monitoring Reaches White HouseABC News Among the gated enclaves, anger and fear over Chelsea King's killingLos Angeles Times Missing Teen's Mom: Gardner "Sloppy"CBS News CNN -North County Times -WNCT all 1,491 news articles »

Afghanistan war: NATO unfolds blueprint to rebuild Marjah - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:34 AM PST New York Daily News Afghanistan war: NATO unfolds blueprint to rebuild Marjah Christian Science Monitor Western and Afghan officials have outlined ambitious plans for a new Marjah that include erecting new schools, reforming the police force, and upending the drug trade. Rebuilding Marjah and other towns is now seen as critical to NATO's Afghanistan war ... Afghanistan to block some Internet sites: ministerReuters US Redraws Afghan CommandWall Street Journal Ensure Pakistan does not use military aid against us: IndiaThe Hindu Voice of America -BBC News -FOXNews all 1,077 news articles »

Day of education protests gets under way - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:01 AM PST CBS News Day of education protests gets under way San Francisco Chronicle Students protest during a statewide/national Day of Action to Defend Public Education at San Francisco State University in San Francisco. (03-04) 10:04 PST BERKELEY -- Hundreds of students rallied at San Francisco State University, UC Berkeley and UC ... Protests in California Target Education CutsNew York Times Students, professors to protest education cutbacksCNN Protests, rallies mark "Day of Action" for education fundingSan Jose Mercury News Washington Post -The Desert Sun -abc13.com all 589 news articles »

US Armenia genocide vote looms, angering Turkey - Reuters Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:35 AM PST ABC News US Armenia genocide vote looms, angering Turkey Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A US congressional panel headed on Thursday toward a vote on calling a 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman forces genocide despite a plea from the Obama administration to drop the matter and defuse a dispute with Turkey. ... White House Urges Congress Not to Pass Armenian Genocide ResolutionVoice of America Turkey warns against US move to recognize Armenian 'genocide'CNN Berman endorses Armenian genocide resolutionJewish Telegraphic Agency Aljazeera.net -Leagle.com -FOXNews (blog) all 1,103 news articles »

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal won't run for reelection - USA Today Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:59 AM PST TPM LiveWire (blog) Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal won't run for reelection USA Today At a press conference this morning, Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal announced he won't run for a third term this year. There had been speculation in the state that the popular Democrat might try to challenge the state's term limit law, since the state ... Wyoming Democratic Gov. Dave Freudenthal says he won't seek third term in officeLos Angeles Times Freudenthal will not seek third termStar Valley Independent Governor won't seek re-electionWyoming Tribune Politico -Sheridan Media (press release) -msnbc.com all 178 news articles »

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• Some Dems are wary of Obama's final health push (AP)
• Chile military rolls out post-quake aid effort (AP)
• Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety (AP)
• Toyota Prius tops Japan sales despite recall woes (AP)
• Ethics charge could be more damaging for Paterson (AP)
• Gov't slow in efforts to force safer window blinds (AP)
• Former Gitmo detainee said running Afghan battles (AP)
• Cancer society casts more doubt on prostate tests (AP)
• Bowersox wows 'Idol' judges after hospitalization (AP)
• Baylor's Griner likely to be disciplined for punch (AP)
• Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors (Reuters)
• Obama reasserts Volcker rule, Senate bill seen (Reuters)
• Greece seeks EU signal to reduce borrowing costs (Reuters)
• Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election (Reuters)
• Court blocks separate claims against UBS on Madoff (Reuters)
• Toyota sued over deaths in key California crash (Reuters)
• U.N. council ready to tackle Iran nuclear issue (Reuters)
• BOJ Noda rebuffs pressure, warns government of fiscal woes (Reuters)
• Tsunami alert rattles quake-hit Chileans (AFP)
• China unveils smallest defence budget hike in years (AFP)

Some Dems are wary of Obama's final health push (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:06 AM PST AP - Rank-and-file Democrats in Congress remain wary of health care legislation in spite of President Barack Obama's closing argument for overhauling the system, well aware that success is far from assured and political perils abound.

Chile military rolls out post-quake aid effort (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:04 AM PST AP - The Chilean military's humanitarian aid effort hit the streets, carrying food and water to some areas that had seen little of either since a mammoth earthquake struck five days ago.

Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:26 AM PST AP - For the third time in seven months, the judgment of those who operate the nation's air traffic control system has been called into question and raised concerns that the system may not be as safe as officials claim.

Toyota Prius tops Japan sales despite recall woes (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:49 AM PST AP - Toyota's Prius remains the top-selling car in Japan despite the automaker's global recall woes that included braking problems with the hit hybrid.

Ethics charge could be more damaging for Paterson (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:32 AM PST AP - Already enveloped in a scandal that has raised unanswered questions about his conduct and brought calls for his resignation, New York Gov. David Paterson faces new charges of violating state ethics laws, a case that a political analyst says could be even more politically dangerous.

Gov't slow in efforts to force safer window blinds (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:12 AM PST AP - When 3-year-old Brandyn Coppedge became entangled on a window blind cord, it took less than a minute for the toddler to strangle. His father says the safety device designed to prevent such a tragedy had broken, but the window blind was never recalled.

Former Gitmo detainee said running Afghan battles (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:08 AM PST AP - A man freed from Guantanamo more than two years ago after he claimed he only wanted to go home and help his family is now a senior commander running Taliban resistance to the U.S.-led offensive in southern Afghanistan, two senior Afghan intelligence officials say.

Cancer society casts more doubt on prostate tests (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:38 AM PST AP - Months after experts discounted the importance of routine mammograms and Pap smears for many women, the American Cancer Society is warning more explicitly than ever that regular testing for prostate cancer is of questionable value too, and can do men more harm than good.

Bowersox wows 'Idol' judges after hospitalization (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:38 AM PST AP - Crystal Bowersox still has a healthy shot at becoming the next "American Idol."

Baylor's Griner likely to be disciplined for punch (AP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:40 AM PST AP - The Baylor star who created buzz with her above-the-rim dunks is likely to face discipline after punching an opposing player in the face.

Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:01 PM PST Reuters - Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.

Obama reasserts Volcker rule, Senate bill seen (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:53 PM PST Reuters - The Obama administration reasserted its commitment to banning proprietary trading by banks with draft legislative language on Wednesday, despite signs that Congress is unlikely to adopt such a rule.

Greece seeks EU signal to reduce borrowing costs (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:07 AM PST Reuters - Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas called on Thursday for Germany and its EU partners to send a clear message of confidence in Athens to financial markets, allowing Greece to borrow more cheaply.

Iraqi troops, police vote ahead of election (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PST Reuters - Iraqi troops, police, prisoners and the infirm began voting on Thursday, three days ahead of a parliamentary election seen as pivotal for a divided country which U.S. troops are scheduled to leave by the end of 2011.

Court blocks separate claims against UBS on Madoff (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 12:44 AM PST Reuters - Investors who lost money to U.S. swindler Bernard Madoff through a fund set up by UBS cannot seek compensation directly from the Swiss bank, a Luxembourg court ruled on Thursday.

Toyota sued over deaths in key California crash (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:11 PM PST Reuters - Relatives of a California state trooper and three family members whose fatal car wreck helped spark Toyota's wide-ranging safety recall have sued the automaker for defects they say caused the vehicle to speed out of control and crash.

U.N. council ready to tackle Iran nuclear issue (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:03 PM PST Reuters - The president of the U.N. Security Council said on Tuesday it was ready to tackle proposals for new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, while U.S. diplomats worked to persuade China that action is needed.

BOJ Noda rebuffs pressure, warns government of fiscal woes (Reuters) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:05 PM PST Reuters - Bank of Japan policy board member Tadao Noda rebuffed government pressure for fresh action, ruling out increasing the bank's bond buying and calling on the government to do its part to fix Japan's tattered finances.

Tsunami alert rattles quake-hit Chileans (AFP) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:33 PM PST AFP - Chile was hit by more powerful aftershocks that sent terrified people scrambling for the hills in tsunami-prone coastal areas, as relief aid began pouring in to towns and cities cleared of unrest and looting by a surge of troops.

China unveils smallest defence budget hike in years (AFP) Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:21 PM PST AFP - China on Thursday announced its smallest defence budget increase in years amid national belt-tightening, and vowed that its rapid military modernisation posed no threat to other countries.

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