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• Lawyer who found documents has long pursued church (AP)
• Many felony pot cases getting tossed out of court (AP)
• Official: Gun charges after FBI raids in Midwest (AP)
• Japanese architects Sejima, Nishizawa win Pritzker (AP)
• NYC suspends operator's license after crane strike (AP)
• As economy sours, vendors crowd into Venice Beach (AP)
• Alleged fugitive claims to be man who died in 1983 (AP)
• Mass. schools for blind gear up for fencing match (AP)
• NY archbishop defends pope against sex abuse furor (AP)
• Utah gov. OKs eminent domain use on federal land (AP)
• Police shoot, kill ax-toting man at Calif. market (AP)

Lawyer who found documents has long pursued church (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 05:57 PM PDT AP - Jeff Anderson has filed thousands of lawsuits alleging sex abuse by priests and won tens of millions of dollars for his clients, but he has had a bigger goal in mind for nearly two decades. He wants to bring his career-long legal crusade against misconduct in the Roman Catholic Church right to the top.

Many felony pot cases getting tossed out of court (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 05:57 PM PDT AP - Police in a northern California town thought they had an open-and-shut case when they seized more than two pounds of marijuana from a couple's home, even though doctors authorized the pair to use pot for medical purposes.

Official: Gun charges after FBI raids in Midwest (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 08:35 PM PDT AP - The FBI said Sunday that agents conducted weekend raids in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio and arrested at least three people, and a militia leader in Michigan said the target of at least one raid was a Christian militia group.

Japanese architects Sejima, Nishizawa win Pritzker (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 04:29 PM PDT AP - Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, a duo of Japanese architects praised for using everyday building materials to create ethereal structures that shelter flowing, dreamlike spaces, have won the 2010 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the prize's jury announced Sunday.

NYC suspends operator's license after crane strike (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 08:41 PM PDT AP - The operator of a crane that tilted and hit a 25-story building near Wall Street, sending debris plummeting to the ground and causing several evacuations, had his license suspended Sunday because he didn't secure the crane properly, a Department of Buildings spokesman said.

As economy sours, vendors crowd into Venice Beach (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:30 PM PDT AP - Sand and surf are the least of the attractions making Venice Beach one of Los Angeles' top tourist draws.

Alleged fugitive claims to be man who died in 1983 (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 06:03 PM PDT AP - An accused fugitive who police say escaped while serving a 20-year prison sentence for drug trafficking claims he's a man who died in Virginia nearly three decades ago.

Mass. schools for blind gear up for fencing match (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 11:07 AM PDT AP - Cory Kadlik has never let being blind stop him from golfing, skating, learning martial arts or riding a dirt bike. He had his doubts when it came to fencing.

NY archbishop defends pope against sex abuse furor (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:19 PM PDT AP - Archbishop Timothy Dolan was greeted with applause after finishing Palm Sunday Mass by defending Pope Benedict XVI against suggestions he aided cover-ups of reports of child abuse.

Utah gov. OKs eminent domain use on federal land (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:23 PM PDT AP - Fed up with federal ownership of more than half the land in Utah, Republican Gov. Gary Herbert on Saturday authorized the use of eminent domain to take some of the U.S. government's most valuable parcels.

Police shoot, kill ax-toting man at Calif. market (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 06:08 AM PDT AP - Police in southern California have fatally shot a man they say threatened an officer with an ax during a confrontation with police at a grocery store.

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• President Obama makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times
• Police Say Stray Bullet Hit Office of Lawmaker - New York Times
• International Landmarks Darken Around World for 'Earth Hour' - Voice of America
• Democrats Defend Appointments - New York Times
• Crist, Rubio Face Off Over Spending, How to Manage as a Washington Insider - FOXNews
• No agreement after Thai PM, protesters meet - CNN International
• Human Rights Watch says Lord's Resistance Army rampage killed 321 in the Congo - Christian Science Monitor
• Senate Strategy on Financial Reform - Atlantic Online
• Tea Party Draws Thousands to Nevada Desert - Voice of America
• John McCain clarifies GOP won't help with Democrats' priorities - Arizona Republic

President Obama makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times Posted: 28 Mar 2010 09:52 AM PDT Seattle Post Intelligencer President Obama makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan Los Angeles Times In the first such trip of his presidency, Obama meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to talk about benchmarks of progress. By Laura King and Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan, and Washington - President Obama flew into ... Barack Obama visits AfghanistanThe Guardian Obama In Afghanistan On Surprise TripVoice of America rack Obama in surprise visit to AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk CNN -Wall Street Journal -New York Times all 609 news articles »

Police Say Stray Bullet Hit Office of Lawmaker - New York Times Posted: 26 Mar 2010 05:23 PM PDT The Guardian (blog) Police Say Stray Bullet Hit Office of Lawmaker New York Times On Thursday, Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the second-ranking Republican leader in the House, said that Democratic members of Congress were not the only ones who had been the targets of threats and vandalism in recent days. ... Obama Campaign Arm Appeals for Donations After Threats to LawmakersFOXNews Police say gunfire that hit Rep. Cantor's office was randomWashington Post Bullet That Hit Eric Cantor's Office From Random GunfireCBS News Los Angeles Times -BusinessWeek -USA Today all 1,272 news articles »

International Landmarks Darken Around World for 'Earth Hour' - Voice of America Posted: 28 Mar 2010 09:51 AM PDT Globe and Mail International Landmarks Darken Around World for 'Earth Hour' Voice of America Photo: AP International landmarks went dark Saturday as lights were switched off in thousands of cities around the world for "Earth Hour," a global call for action on climate change. Hundreds of millions of people were asked to turn off non-essential ... Earth goes dark for an hourXinhua Malate stops for prayers, songs during Earth HourInquirer.net Landmarks, cities worldwide unplug for Earth HourThe Associated Press CTV.ca -GMA news.tv all 2,941 news articles »

Democrats Defend Appointments - New York Times Posted: 28 Mar 2010 10:14 AM PDT CBS News Democrats Defend Appointments New York Times A leading Republican predicted Sunday that President Obama's appointment of 15 officials while sidestepping Senate confirmation would make it more difficult to get bipartisan support for future legislation. ... Democrats, Republicans spar over Obama's recess appointmentsCNN Obama makes 15 recess appointmentsReuters Axelrod Defends Obama Over Making Recess AppointmentsBusinessWeek US Money Talk News -Washington Post -MarketWatch all 570 news articles »

Crist, Rubio Face Off Over Spending, How to Manage as a Washington Insider - FOXNews Posted: 28 Mar 2010 08:24 AM PDT The Guardian (blog) Crist, Rubio Face Off Over Spending, How to Manage as a Washington Insider FOXNews The $8.2 billion to Florida from the $787 billion stimulus plan helped provide 87000 jobs in the state, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said Sunday, defending his support of the law that his US Senate Republican primary opponent calls a waste of money ... Rubio, Crist debate: Whom do you trust?USA Today Rubio and Crist take jabs at each other in Fox News debateOrlando Sentinel Crist, Rubio Spar Over Spending in DebateNew York Times (blog) Sunshine State News -Tampa Tribune -Tallahassee Democrat all 183 news articles »

No agreement after Thai PM, protesters meet - CNN International Posted: 28 Mar 2010 09:49 AM PDT Reuters No agreement after Thai PM, protesters meet CNN International Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, left, shakes hands with protest leader Veera Musikapong on Sunday in Bangkok. Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva met with the leaders of an anti-government movement Sunday in a highly ... A Face-Off Between Rivals in ThailandNew York Times The time is not right for new elections, says Thai Prime MinisterTimes Online Thai PM, red-shirt leaders fail to agreeXinhua BBC News -Aljazeera.net -Herald Sun all 1,516 news articles »

Human Rights Watch says Lord's Resistance Army rampage killed 321 in the Congo - Christian Science Monitor Posted: 28 Mar 2010 06:28 AM PDT CNN Human Rights Watch says Lord's Resistance Army rampage killed 321 in the Congo Christian Science Monitor Human Rights Watch released a report on Sunday that details a massacre of 321 unarmed Congolese by the Uganda-based Lord's Resistance Army last December. An armed fighter of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) stands guard at peace talks on 12 November ... Rebels kill, kidnap hundreds in remote Congo areaCNN International DR Congo rebel massacre of hundreds is uncoveredBBC News Rights Group Says Rebels Killed 321 Villagers in DRCVoice of America ChattahBox -Press TV -BusinessWeek all 395 news articles »

Senate Strategy on Financial Reform - Atlantic Online Posted: 28 Mar 2010 07:50 AM PDT Reuters Senate Strategy on Financial Reform Atlantic Online Last week, I wrote about the financial reform battle in the Senate. It's shaping up to be a fascinating political struggle. Since then, I learned more about strategies being mulled over by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and ... Analysis: It's the economy again come fall voteThe Associated Press A Health Legislation Fail-Safe Works, but Not as ExpectedNew York Times After health care, will Obama double down, or hunker down?Dallas Morning News Detroit Free Press -Wall Street Journal -MiamiHerald.com all 1,965 news articles »

Tea Party Draws Thousands to Nevada Desert - Voice of America Posted: 28 Mar 2010 06:34 AM PDT USA Today Tea Party Draws Thousands to Nevada Desert Voice of America Photo: AP Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addresses Tea Party supporters during a rally in the desert outside Searchlight, Nev. Saturday, March 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Thousands of so-called Tea Party activists rallied in the hometown of ... GOP Candidates Court Tea Party Voters in Race Against ReidFOXNews 'Tea party' protesters in Nevada target health law, ReidLos Angeles Times Palin fires up 'tea party' activists at rally in NevadaWashington Post CQPolitics.com -San Francisco Chronicle -Reno Gazette Journal all 2,336 news articles »

John McCain clarifies GOP won't help with Democrats' priorities - Arizona Republic Posted: 27 Mar 2010 10:36 PM PDT Sydney Morning Herald John McCain clarifies GOP won't help with Democrats' priorities Arizona Republic WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain has softened comments he made early last week suggesting Republicans will not cooperate with Democrats for the rest of the year because of the way they rammed through President ... McCain understudy Sarah Palin is now the starWashington Post Palin denounces violence, but gun imagery will stayMiamiHerald.com McCain softens no cooperation stanceUPI.com FOXNews -Boston Globe -Christian Science Monitor all 900 news articles »

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• S. Korea resumes searching for 46 missing navy crew (AP)
• Obama announces 15 recess appointments, scolds GOP (AP)
• Palin to tea party rally: Don't sit down, shut up (AP)
• In quick reversal, Thai PM to talk with protesters (AP)
• Spokeswoman: Barbara Bush hospitalized in Texas (AP)
• Family rejoices at release of contractor in Iraq (AP)
• Crane sways unsteadily after hitting NYC high-rise (AP)
• Ky. Mennonites labor through grief to bury family (AP)
• Moth forces wine country's secret into the open (AP)
• NCAA: Half of Final Four is set; who's next? (AP)
• Iraq's Allawi says open to all in coalition talks (Reuters)
• Tuvalu to Times Square; landmarks off for Earth Hour (Reuters)
• U.S. missile strike kills four in Pakistan (Reuters)
• Thai PM to meet protesters, few concessions seen (Reuters)
• Libya and EU patch up Schengen visa dispute (Reuters)
• Vatican say abuse response crucial for credibility (Reuters)
• Thai government, protesters to hold talks (AFP)
• S. Korea resumes hunt for 46 missing in warship sinking (AFP)

S. Korea resumes searching for 46 missing navy crew (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - Weeping, angry relatives of 46 crew members missing after a mysterious explosion sank a South Korean navy ship sailed around the site Sunday as rescue teams took to the air and sea still hoping to find survivors.

Obama announces 15 recess appointments, scolds GOP (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - Fed up with waiting, President Barack Obama announced Saturday he would bypass a vacationing Senate and name 15 people to key administration jobs, wielding for the first time the blunt political tool known as the recess appointment.

Palin to tea party rally: Don't sit down, shut up (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - Sarah Palin told thousands of tea party activists assembled in the dusty Nevada desert Saturday that Sen. Harry Reid will have to explain his votes when he comes back to his hometown to campaign.

In quick reversal, Thai PM to talk with protesters (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - In an abrupt reversal that played out on national television, Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva agreed Sunday to talk face-to-face with protesters growing increasingly confrontational in their demands for new elections.

Spokeswoman: Barbara Bush hospitalized in Texas (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - Former first lady Barbara Bush was hospitalized Saturday in Houston to undergo routine tests but doctors don't suspect anything serious, a family spokeswoman said.

Family rejoices at release of contractor in Iraq (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:47 PM PDT AP - The family of an Iraqi-American contractor said to have been kidnapped in Baghdad in January rejoiced Saturday over his release, saying they did not believe they would see him alive again.

Crane sways unsteadily after hitting NYC high-rise (AP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:47 AM PDT AP - Mechanics and engineers hoped to right a crane that was poised precariously Sunday after it tilted and hit a 25-story building near Wall Street the day before, showering debris to the ground, rerouting traffic and causing evacuations.

Ky. Mennonites labor through grief to bury family (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 10:33 PM PDT AP - As members of a close-knit Mennonite community prepared to bury their own, they sliced through wooden planks with electric saws Saturday and wrestled with the loss of a family of nine killed in a central Kentucky crash.

Moth forces wine country's secret into the open (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 07:21 PM PDT AP - One of the dirty secrets of California's wine country is now on everyone's lips. Somehow a voracious grape-eating moth has found its way nonstop from Europe to the heart of the Napa Valley, the land of three-figure cabernet. With valuable fruit at risk, the region's fast and loose play with federal agriculture quarantine laws is getting new scrutiny from investigators and researchers.

NCAA: Half of Final Four is set; who's next? (AP) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 07:46 PM PDT AP - Half of the Final Four is set, and anybody who predicted it could be making a fortune.

Iraq's Allawi says open to all in coalition talks (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PDT Reuters - Iraq election winner Iyad Allawi said on Saturday he was open to alliances with any faction and wanted quickly to form a government that would build strong relationships with its regional neighbors.

Tuvalu to Times Square; landmarks off for Earth Hour (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 07:22 PM PDT Reuters - Landmarks such as Sydney's Opera House, Beijing's Forbidden City and Taiwan's Taipei 101 office tower temporarily went dark on Saturday as nations dimmed the lights for Earth Hour 2010 to call for action on climate change.

U.S. missile strike kills four in Pakistan (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 12:13 PM PDT Reuters - A U.S. missile strike in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border killed four people in a suspected Al Qaeda and Taliban hideout on Saturday, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Thai PM to meet protesters, few concessions seen (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 11:41 PM PDT Reuters - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva agreed on Sunday to meet leaders of an anti-government protest movement in a move to defuse growing tensions and avert possible confrontation but is unlikely to make major concessions.

Libya and EU patch up Schengen visa dispute (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 03:36 PM PDT Reuters - Libya lifted a visa ban on citizens of 25 European countries on Saturday after EU president Spain said a Swiss-instigated visa blacklist against 188 Libyans in those countries had been scrapped.

Vatican say abuse response crucial for credibility (Reuters) Posted: 27 Mar 2010 10:54 AM PDT Reuters - The Catholic Church's response to cases of sexual abuse by priests is crucial to its credibility and it must "acknowledge and make amends for" even decades-old cases, a Vatican spokesman said on Saturday.

Thai government, protesters to hold talks (AFP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:26 AM PDT AFP - Thailand's government and red-shirted protesters loyal to ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra said they would hold talks on Sunday aimed at ending two weeks of demonstrations.

S. Korea resumes hunt for 46 missing in warship sinking (AFP) Posted: 28 Mar 2010 12:51 AM PDT AFP - South Korean ships and aircraft resumed the hunt Sunday for 46 sailors still missing after a warship sank in choppy waters near the border with North Korea following a still-unexplained explosion.

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