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• 6 people killed in bus crash south of Phoenix (AP)
• Pentagon shooter had a history of mental illness (AP)
• Witness heard 'pop' as Pentagon shooting began (AP)
• Upper Midwest braces for severe spring flooding (AP)
• Witness will testify in Broncos player's death (AP)
• California park searched in 2nd missing teen case (AP)
• 911 call reveals Mich. girl's pleas to help mother (AP)
• Prosecutor: Greed prompted Ill. fire that killed 7 (AP)
• Disposal of spilled coal ash a long, winding trip (AP)
• Feds: 68 fatal ODs linked to scheme at Kan. clinic (AP)
• US hunts for citizens training with terror groups (AP)
• Viewers are poised to flock to Oscarcast this year (AP)
• Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard shares home videos (AP)
• Texas judge says death penalty unconstitutional (AP)
• Scott Brown campaigns for McCain in Arizona (AP)
• Ohio jury: Doctor guilty of wife's cyanide death (AP)
• Recovery? Great. But where are the jobs? (AP)
• Debate over school busing in NC county gets uglier (AP)

6 people killed in bus crash south of Phoenix (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:51 PM PST AP - The bus that rolled over on a busy interstate outside Phoenix, killing six people and leaving 16 others injured early Friday, was operating illegally, federal transportation officials said.

Pentagon shooter had a history of mental illness (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:25 PM PST AP - The man who opened fire in front of the Pentagon had a history of mental illness and had become so erratic that his parents reached out to local authorities weeks ago with a warning that he was unstable and might have a gun, authorities said Friday.

Witness heard 'pop' as Pentagon shooting began (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 03:18 PM PST AP - A witness to a shooting outside the Pentagon says he heard a "pop" and hit the ground as a gunman exchanged fire with guards.

Upper Midwest braces for severe spring flooding (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:39 PM PST AP - Salesmen in Fargo are hawking products with names like the Muscle Wall and the Sandbagging Buddy. Emergency workers in Keokuk, Iowa, are planning to barricade the water treatment plant with limestone boulders. The farmers' cooperative in Quincy, Ill., is moving grain inland to keep it dry.

Witness will testify in Broncos player's death (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:14 PM PST AP - A witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail.

California park searched in 2nd missing teen case (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:19 PM PST AP - Police drained a pond in a park north of San Diego on Friday in their efforts to find a girl who vanished about a year ago in the same region where 17-year-old Chelsea King disappeared last week.

911 call reveals Mich. girl's pleas to help mother (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 08:55 PM PST AP - Her mother shot and dying in a Detroit home, an 8-year-old girl desperately pleaded to a 911 dispatcher for help. But Monica Botello's daughter didn't know where she was or how to tell police to get there.

Prosecutor: Greed prompted Ill. fire that killed 7 (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:54 PM PST AP - The owner of a suburban Chicago apartment house had his maintenance man set fire to the building, killing seven people including a newborn, because he wanted to cash in on a $250,000 insurance policy, prosecutors said Friday.

Disposal of spilled coal ash a long, winding trip (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:33 PM PST AP - More than a year after a Tennessee coal ash spill created one of the worst environmental disasters of its kind in U.S. history, the problem is seeping into several other states.

Feds: 68 fatal ODs linked to scheme at Kan. clinic (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:43 PM PST AP - A new federal indictment implicates a Kansas doctor and his wife in nine additional patient deaths, bringing to 68 the number of fatal overdoses the government contends are linked to illegal prescription writing and a moneymaking conspiracy at their clinic.

US hunts for citizens training with terror groups (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:46 PM PST AP - The top U.S. diplomat in Pakistan said Friday that the Obama administration does not know how many Americans might have disappeared overseas to train with al-Qaida or other terrorist groups, but the number is not thought to be large.

Viewers are poised to flock to Oscarcast this year (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 01:46 PM PST AP - The Academy Awards have a tiresome habit of calling the annual Oscar telecast "Hollywood's biggest night."

Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard shares home videos (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 11:48 AM PST AP - Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard, held captive for 18 years in a ramshackle backyard compound, was seen cooking with her sister and mother and riding horses in recently shot home videos aired on ABC Friday.

Texas judge says death penalty unconstitutional (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 03:44 PM PST AP - A Texas judge in the county that sends more inmates to death row than any other in the nation is apparently taking a stand.

Scott Brown campaigns for McCain in Arizona (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:09 PM PST AP - Facing the toughest re-election battle of his career, John McCain enlisted a rising star of the Republican Party in a bid Friday to lock down support among conservative primary voters.

Ohio jury: Doctor guilty of wife's cyanide death (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 03:31 PM PST AP - An Ohio doctor accused of lacing his wife's calcium supplement with cyanide so he could be with his mistress was convicted Friday of aggravated murder.

Recovery? Great. But where are the jobs? (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 02:35 PM PST AP - At last, the unemployment crisis seems to be easing. That's the good news.

Debate over school busing in NC county gets uglier (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:09 PM PST AP - A racially charged debate over school busing in North Carolina has turned even uglier after an education official referred to proponents of a diversity program as "animals out of the cages."

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• Weather & the Jobs Report: Right for the Wrong Reasons - FOXBusiness
• Pentagon Gunman Dies; Mystery of Assault Deepens - Wall Street Journal
• Less Than Half of New Yorkers Want Gov. Paterson to Finish His Term - ABC News
• Prospect of KSM Trial Reversal Angers Left, Could Be Bargaining Chip - FOXNews
• Gordon Brown blames generals for Snatch Land Rover fiasco - Times Online
• Apple's iPad Launch: 10 Questions - PC World
• Former Birmingham mayor gets 15 years for bribery - The Associated Press
• NJ Transit Announces Fare Hikes, Service Cuts - ABC News

Weather & the Jobs Report: Right for the Wrong Reasons - FOXBusiness Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:44 AM PST CBC.ca Weather & the Jobs Report: Right for the Wrong Reasons FOXBusiness Shortly after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Employment Situation report, which showed a drop of 36000 payroll jobs in February, the White House quickly released a tortured analysis insisting ... U.S. unemployment holds at 9.7%Bizjournals.com Jobs report shows unemployment unchangedCNNMoney.com Employers shed jobs in February, but upward trend continuesMiamiHerald.com Washington Post -MarketWatch -AFP all 1,095 news articles »

Pentagon Gunman Dies; Mystery of Assault Deepens - Wall Street Journal Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:32 AM PST Washington Post Pentagon Gunman Dies; Mystery of Assault Deepens Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The sole suspect in Thursday's Pentagon shooting died from the wounds he received in gunfire exchange with police, deepening the mystery surrounding the failed assault on the Defense Department's sprawling ... Professor: Pentagon shooter was a top engineering student at SJSUSan Jose Mercury News Suspected gunman in Pentagon shooting acted alone, officials sayWashington Post Angry anti-gov't writing linked to Pentagon gunmanThe Associated Press Christian Science Monitor -Washington Examiner -KEYC all 3,059 news articles »

Less Than Half of New Yorkers Want Gov. Paterson to Finish His Term - ABC News Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:54 AM PST Reuters Less Than Half of New Yorkers Want Gov. Paterson to Finish His Term ABC News Plummeting public support and the resignation of a third top advisor have intensified pressure on New York Gov. David Paterson to resign amid a swirling political scandal. NY Gov. Paterson says "people have a right to tell ... Poll: Paterson's public support erodesUSA Today NY governor losing support among voters, poll saysReuters Crisis sours Paterson image makerAlbany Times Union The Associated Press -NBC New York -Rochester Business Journal all 2,086 news articles »

Prospect of KSM Trial Reversal Angers Left, Could Be Bargaining Chip - FOXNews Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:48 AM PST Telegraph.co.uk Prospect of KSM Trial Reversal Angers Left, Could Be Bargaining Chip FOXNews Moving the trial of suspected September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed out of criminal court and into a military tribunal could finally enable President Obama to close the terrorist detainee center at Guantanamo Bay. Photo purporting to show ... Obama aides seek change of course on 9/11 trialsLos Angeles Times Obama Administration Considers Trying 9/11 Suspects in Military TribunalWall Street Journal Obama advisers set to recommend military tribunals for alleged 9/11 plottersWashington Post Gothamist -AFP -Kansas City Star all 468 news articles »

Gordon Brown blames generals for Snatch Land Rover fiasco - Times Online Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:56 AM PST Globe and Mail Gordon Brown blames generals for Snatch Land Rover fiasco Times Online Gordon Brown has angrily rejected accusations that he underfunded UK forces in Iraq, deflecting the blame for the Army's use of vulnerable Snatch Land Rovers on to the generals who were responsible for ordering the vehicles. ... Brown denies starving UK troops of cash in Iraq warBBC News Iraq inquiry: Gordon Brown defends defence spending curbsTelegraph.co.uk Britain's Prime Minister Testifies on UK Role in Iraq WarVoice of America The Associated Press -The Hindu -The Guardian all 883 news articles »

Apple's iPad Launch: 10 Questions - PC World Posted: 05 Mar 2010 09:55 AM PST Reuters Apple's iPad Launch: 10 Questions PC World Apple gave us the answers to two very important questions today -- when can you pre-order an iPad and when can you buy one -- but left a lot to the imagination. iPad pre-orders start on March 12 for both the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-enabled models, ... Apple iPad Coming April 3InformationWeek Apple's IPad To Be Available April 3 In USWall Street Journal Apple iPad release date: April 3CNNMoney.com The Associated Press -The Mac Observer -NetworkWorld.com all 1,037 news articles »

Former Birmingham mayor gets 15 years for bribery - The Associated Press Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:18 AM PST Former Birmingham mayor gets 15 years for bribery The Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison for taking some $235000 in bribes in return for lucrative bond work. US District Judge Scott Coogler imposed the sentence on Langford, 63, ... Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford gets 15 years in prisonBizjournals.com Alabama Mayor Sentenced to 15 Years in Sewer Bond Bribe CaseBusinessWeek Larry Langford Sentenced to 15 yearsCBS42 NBC13.com -Bond Buyer -al.com (blog) all 484 news articles »

NJ Transit Announces Fare Hikes, Service Cuts - ABC News Posted: 05 Mar 2010 10:53 AM PST The Star-Ledger - NJ.com NJ Transit Announces Fare Hikes, Service Cuts ABC News AP James Weinstein, the transit agency's new executive director, announced Friday that he'll seek to increase fares by 25 percent systemwide and trim service proportionate to recent ridership declines. ... NJ Transist hikes fares 25 percent, cuts services amid $300M budget gapThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com NJ Transit Announces 25 Percent...NBC New York NJ Transit set to announce fare increases, service cutsBizjournals.com BusinessWeek -The Jersey City Independent -KYW1060.com all 67 news articles »

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• Officers hurt, gunman killed in Pentagon shooting (AP)
• Chile says rebuilding after quake could take years (AP)
• WH leans toward military trials for 9/11 suspects (AP)
• Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson (AP)
• Snow expected to cloud February employment report (AP)
• Armenian genocide resolution wins House panel OK (AP)
• Singapore bolsters security over terrorist threat (AP)
• Iraqis begin to vote in Syria and other countries (AP)
• 'American Idol' voters give the hook to 4 (AP)
• NFL free agency begins without cap (AP)
• House OKs $15 billion jobs bill (Reuters)
• Man dies after shooting Pentagon security officers (Reuters)
• Toyota: no evidence throttle fails in fixed cars (Reuters)
• Blizzards seen slamming U.S. payrolls in February (Reuters)
• White House cranks up pressure for health reform (Reuters)
• NY governor's support thin amid pressure to resign (Reuters)
• Angry Icelanders set to reject Icesave deal (Reuters)
• Chile wants loans, focuses on aid for quake areas (Reuters)
• Turkish fury as US lawmakers pass Armenia 'genocide' bill (AFP)
• China economy faces 'crucial' year: Wen (AFP)

Officers hurt, gunman killed in Pentagon shooting (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:42 AM 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.

Chile says rebuilding after quake could take years (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:16 AM PST AP - Chile's president says it will take three years to rebuild the region wracked by an earthquake and tsunami, something all too clear to the people cleaning up this splintered tourist town.

WH leans toward military trials for 9/11 suspects (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:43 AM 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.

Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:30 AM PST AP - Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals that threaten his job and prompted the resignation of three top staffers.

Snow expected to cloud February employment report (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:46 AM PST AP - The government's closely watched monthly employment report will be unusually hard to read this time.

Armenian genocide resolution wins House panel OK (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:14 AM PST AP - Turkey was warning of a breakdown in cooperation with the United States after a congressional committee approved a resolution branding the World War I-era killing of Armenians a genocide.

Singapore bolsters security over terrorist threat (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:54 AM PST AP - Singapore bolstered security measures after receiving information of a plot by terrorists to attack ships off the coast of the city-state, a Cabinet minister said Friday.

Iraqis begin to vote in Syria and other countries (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:53 AM PST AP - Iraqis living abroad have began casting ballots in their homeland's crucial parliamentary elections.

'American Idol' voters give the hook to 4 (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:47 AM PST AP - College student John Park and gospel singer Jermaine Sellers were sent home Thursday along with female semifinalists Michelle Delamor and Haeley Vaughn as "American Idol" voters trimmed the field to 16 rivals on the Fox singing competition show.

NFL free agency begins without cap (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:17 AM PST AP - Into the great unknown.

House OKs $15 billion jobs bill (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 01:09 PM PST Reuters - Congressional Democrats made headway on Thursday on their top legislative priority -- job creation -- when the House of Representatives approved a $15 billion package of tax credits and highway construction.

Man dies after shooting Pentagon security officers (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:57 PM PST Reuters - A man shot and wounded two security officers at an entrance to the Pentagon near a busy commuter rail station on Thursday before being fatally wounded in a shootout, officials and media reports said.

Toyota: no evidence throttle fails in fixed cars (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 10:22 PM PST Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp said a partial review of complaints of unintended acceleration after vehicles were repaired for accelerator pedal problems, had found no evidence of failure in the electronic throttle system or in the repairs.

Blizzards seen slamming U.S. payrolls in February (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:24 PM PST Reuters - The number of people working in the United States likely fell in February as winter storms that pounded parts of the country kept some workers at home but a swift recovery is expected in March.

White House cranks up pressure for health reform (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 02:13 PM PST Reuters - The White House ratcheted up its push for a quick healthcare vote in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, criticizing rising health insurance premiums at a meeting with top industry executives and wooing key lawmakers.

NY governor's support thin amid pressure to resign (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 09:56 PM PST Reuters - Pressure mounted on Thursday on New York state Governor David Paterson to quit after another aide resigned in an expanding political scandal -- and even his most ardent backers offered only tepid support.

Angry Icelanders set to reject Icesave deal (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:11 PM PST Reuters - Icelanders are set to reject the terms for repaying Anglo-Dutch debts in a referendum on Saturday, forcing new negotiations with creditors and delaying financial aid the country needs to fix its shattered economy.

Chile wants loans, focuses on aid for quake areas (Reuters) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 07:12 PM PST Reuters - Chile will need international loans and three to four years to rebuild after one of the most powerful earthquakes in a century killed hundreds of people and demolished cities and towns, President Michelle Bachelet said on Thursday.

Turkish fury as US lawmakers pass Armenia 'genocide' bill (AFP) Posted: 04 Mar 2010 11:31 PM PST AFP - Turkey has furiously recalled its ambassador after US lawmakers voted to brand as "genocide" the killing of Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War I.

China economy faces 'crucial' year: Wen (AFP) Posted: 05 Mar 2010 12:52 AM PST AFP - China on Friday predicted another year of rapid expansion in 2010 but pledged to ensure the benefits of economic growth are shared more evenly, as concern mounts over a widening rich-poor divide.

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