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• GOP's Brown wins Mass. Senate race in epic upset (AP)
• Police: Lone shooter kills 8 in central Virginia (AP)
• Evacuations begin in Los Angeles before 3rd storm (AP)
• Brittany's mom, husband say drugs didn't kill her (AP)
• Mystery visitor to Poe's grave is a no-show (AP)
• San Diego mayor: Gay marriage stand hurt campaign (AP)
• Marc Webb to direct next 'Spider-Man' (AP)
• New Republican governor takes office in NJ (AP)
• Polanski lawyers say D.A. is playing politics (AP)
• Ex-mistress says TX minister admitted killing wife (AP)
• Army: Family photos not basis for porn charge (AP)
• More states took in expired meds in 2009 (AP)
• Haitians can start applying Thurs. to stay in US (AP)
• Source: O'Brien's staff is sticking point in talks (AP)
• Reputed al-Qaida supporter taken from NY courtroom (AP)
• Witness: Former Ill. cop threatened to kill wife (AP)
• French braid ends Texas boy's follicle fight (AP)
• Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education (AP)
• Court won't close locks; Carp DNA in Lake Michigan (AP)
• Disgraced SC gov preps for state-of-state speech (AP)

GOP's Brown wins Mass. Senate race in epic upset (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:58 PM PST AP - In an epic upset in liberal Massachusetts, Republican Scott Brown rode a wave of voter anger to win the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Edward M. Kennedy for nearly half a century, leaving President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in doubt and marring the end of his first year in office.

Police: Lone shooter kills 8 in central Virginia (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:08 PM PST AP - Police with dogs and heat-sensing equipment hunted for a man they say shot eight people to death Tuesday and then nearly took down a police helicopter that was trying to flush him out of the woods near this central Virginia town.

Evacuations begin in Los Angeles before 3rd storm (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:52 PM PST AP - The second in a series of powerful storms wreaked havoc Tuesday on Southern California, crushing a woman to death with a fallen tree, smashing windows and flooding coastal neighborhoods.

Brittany's mom, husband say drugs didn't kill her (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:43 PM PST AP - A month after her sudden death, Brittany Murphy's mother and husband say they are convinced the actress died of natural causes, not drugs or an eating disorder.

Mystery visitor to Poe's grave is a no-show (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 03:22 PM PST AP - It is what Edgar Allan Poe might have called "a mystery all insoluble": Every year for the past six decades, a shadowy visitor would leave roses and a half-empty bottle of cognac on Poe's grave on the anniversary of the writer's birth. This year, no one showed.

San Diego mayor: Gay marriage stand hurt campaign (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:27 PM PST AP - San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders opposed gay marriage — until he learned his daughter was a lesbian in a committed relationship.

Marc Webb to direct next 'Spider-Man' (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:58 PM PST AP - Marc Webb has caught the job of "Spider-Man" director.

New Republican governor takes office in NJ (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:32 PM PST AP - Republican Chris Christie was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey's 55th governor, vowing to deliver the far-reaching change he said voters elected him to bring about.

Polanski lawyers say D.A. is playing politics (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 05:49 PM PST AP - Lawyers for Roman Polanski said Tuesday he should be sentenced in absentia to time served and accused the district attorney of playing politics with the case.

Ex-mistress says TX minister admitted killing wife (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:10 PM PST AP - The state rested its case Tuesday in the murder trial of a Texas minister whose ex-mistress testified that he drugged his wife, handcuffed her to the bed under the guise of spicing up their marriage, then smothered her with a pillow until she died.

Army: Family photos not basis for porn charge (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 03:56 PM PST AP - A child pornography charge and a related count filed against an Illinois Army National Guard soldier in Afghanistan do not stem from family photos of a young relative, a U.S. Army spokesman told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

More states took in expired meds in 2009 (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:43 PM PST AP - A steel mailbox-sized bin in the lobby of a police department in northern Utah was full again, crammed with half-full prescription bottles, over-the-counter cold meds and even an odd topical cream from 1983.

Haitians can start applying Thurs. to stay in US (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:26 PM PST AP - Haitians are so eager for information about a federal designation that will let illegal immigrants work temporarily in the U.S., they bombarded a Catholic church here even though the program doesn't start until Thursday.

Source: O'Brien's staff is sticking point in talks (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:35 PM PST AP - The sticking point in Conan O'Brien's complex exit negotiations with NBC involves his TV staff, not Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, a person familiar with the talks said Tuesday.

Reputed al-Qaida supporter taken from NY courtroom (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 04:00 PM PST AP - A U.S.-trained Pakistani scientist and reputed al-Qaida supporter punctuated the first day of her attempted murder trial Tuesday by shouting that the prosecution's first witness was lying, prompting her to be pulled from the courtroom.

Witness: Former Ill. cop threatened to kill wife (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 06:30 PM PST AP - Former police officer Drew Peterson threw his ex-wife to the floor one night, grabbed her throat and told her he "could kill her there and then," a one-time co-worker of the woman testified Tuesday at a hearing to determine what evidence can be admitted in Peterson's murder trial.

French braid ends Texas boy's follicle fight (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 03:26 PM PST AP - A 4-year-old Texas boy disciplined for having long hair has returned to his class with a brand new 'do.

Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:09 AM PST AP - President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he'll ask Congress for $1.35 billion to extend an education grant program for states, saying that getting schools right "will shape our future as a nation."

Court won't close locks; Carp DNA in Lake Michigan (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 03:52 PM PST AP - The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to order the immediate closure of shipping structures near Chicago to contain the ravenous Asian carp, before authorities said DNA from the invaders had been found in Lake Michigan for the first time.

Disgraced SC gov preps for state-of-state speech (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 01:24 PM PST AP - Gov. Mark Sanford delivers his last state-of-the-state address this week, the beginning of the end for a Republican once considered presidential material who has lost nearly everything except his job over an affair with an Argentine woman.

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• Supreme Court Denies Injunction in Great Lakes Carp Dispute - New York Times
• Governor Paterson seeks $136 billion budget, non-diet soda tax - Reuters
• New NJ governor pledges to cut deficit, spending, government - Reuters
• UN to boost Haiti quake relief force - The Guardian
• Obama visits Fairfax school to announce more Race to Top funding - Washington Post
• Quake rattles buildings, nerves in Cayman Isles - Washington Post
• Marine Corps `Concerned' About 'Jesus Guns,' Will Meet With Trijicon - ABC News

Supreme Court Denies Injunction in Great Lakes Carp Dispute - New York Times Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:13 AM PST Kansas City Star Supreme Court Denies Injunction in Great Lakes Carp Dispute New York Times The Supreme Court refused this morning to issue an injunction in the interstate battle over invasive Asian carp, meaning Chicago won't be required -- for now -- to close locks on waterways linking the Mississippi River ... Michigan request denied in Great Lakes carp caseReuters Court won't close shipping locks to keep out carpWashington Post Ill. welcomes court decision on shipping locksChicago Tribune Plainfield Sun -AFP -Legal News Line all 537 news articles »

Governor Paterson seeks $136 billion budget, non-diet soda tax - Reuters Posted: 19 Jan 2010 09:55 AM PST WIVB Governor Paterson seeks $136 billion budget, non-diet soda tax Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor David Paterson on Tuesday proposed a budget of nearly $136 billion for fiscal 2011, a 0.5 percent increase from the current year, that will partly close a $7.4 billion deficit by raising taxes on cigarettes and ... NY Gov Proposes Aid Cuts, $1B in New Taxes, FeesABC News Paterson Seeks $1 Billion More in Taxes and FeesNew York Times Paterson's $134B Budget Would Cut Health Care and Education, Revive Fat TaxWNYC WKTV -Ithaca Journal -New York Law Journal all 405 news articles »

New NJ governor pledges to cut deficit, spending, government - Reuters Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:24 AM PST The Star-Ledger - NJ.com New NJ governor pledges to cut deficit, spending, government Reuters PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Republican Chris Christie took the oath of office as Governor of New Jersey on Tuesday, promising to end high spending, high taxes and high deficits. "The era of runaway spending and higher and higher taxes has not worked," he ... Christie takes over as N.J. governorBizjournals.com Chris Christie becomes governor, says he will cut municipal aidThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Christie becomes NJ's 55th governor | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/19/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Bloomberg -WNYC -NJBIZ all 453 news articles »

UN to boost Haiti quake relief force - The Guardian Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:31 AM PST The Hindu UN to boost Haiti quake relief force The Guardian US navy helicopters landed on the grounds of Haiti's damaged presidential palace today greeted by cheers from earthquake victims as the UN security council voted to send 3500 extra troops and police to assist in the recovery work. ... Group urges cancellation of Haiti debt; UN to beef up troopsLos Angeles Times US troops pour into Haiti to ramp up quake aidAFP UN Aid Groups Cite Progress In HaitiVoice of America Washington Post -MiamiHerald.com -CNN International all 5,411 news articles »

Obama visits Fairfax school to announce more Race to Top funding - Washington Post Posted: 19 Jan 2010 08:51 AM PST Opelika Auburn News Obama visits Fairfax school to announce more Race to Top funding Washington Post President Obama came to a Fairfax County elementary school Tuesday morning to announce that he will seek a $1.35 billion expansion of his signature Race to the Top initiative for improving public ... Obama seeks $1.35 billion to boost school standardsBaltimore Sun Obama seeks $1.35 bln for school reform in next budgetReuters Obama Seeks More Funding for EducationWall Street Journal Bloomberg -MiamiHerald.com -CQPolitics.com all 686 news articles »

Quake rattles buildings, nerves in Cayman Isles - Washington Post Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:17 AM PST Buzzy Bloggers (blog) Quake rattles buildings, nerves in Cayman Isles Washington Post GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (Reuters) - Buildings and homes shook in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday as a 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Caribbean hedge fund center, but there were no reports of injury or damage. ... Quake hits off Cayman IslandsCNN International FW: Earthquake Release from HMCICaribbean Hurricane Network J-Roll Wedding Still on After Cayman QuakeNBC Philadelphia Hedge Fund Net -CBS 3 -AHN all 138 news articles »

Marine Corps `Concerned' About 'Jesus Guns,' Will Meet With Trijicon - ABC News Posted: 19 Jan 2010 10:11 AM PST Boston Globe Marine Corps `Concerned' About 'Jesus Guns,' Will Meet With Trijicon ABC News Following an ABC News report that thousands of gun sights used by the US military in Iraq and Afghanistan are inscribed with secret Bible references, a spokesperson for the Marine Corps said the Corps is 'concerned' and ... Wixom firm draws fire for etching Bible verses into rifle sightsDetroit Free Press Michigan defense contractor has God in its sightsWashington Post Wixom firm includes Bible references with military gun sightsThe Detroit News Opposing Views -WEAR -New York Daily News all 211 news articles »

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• Haiti chaos hampers aid delivery; death toll rises (AP)
• Haitians fleeing capital in search of food, safety (AP)
• Much at stake for Obama as Mass. fills Senate seat (AP)
• Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education (AP)
• Security in Kabul tightened after Taliban attack (AP)
• LA council set to vote on marijuana ordinance (AP)
• FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds (AP)
• Leno anticipates return to 11:30, lauds O'Brien (AP)
• Nowitzki scores 37 in Mavs 99-90 win over Celtics (AP)
• Gates says US not planning policing role in Haiti (AP)
• Haiti aid picks up, doctors fear disease risk (Reuters)
• Massachusetts votes in crucial election for Obama (Reuters)
• Obama State of Union set for Jan 27, budget Feb 1 (Reuters)
• Some 390 tons of U.S. ground beef recalled (Reuters)
• FBI broke law in phone searches: report (Reuters)
• Obama to seek $1.35 billion for school reform in next budget (Reuters)
• Germany warns Iran it faces new sanctions (Reuters)
• US military leads surge in Haiti relief effort (AFP)
• Kabul on high alert after brazen Taliban strikes (AFP)

Haiti chaos hampers aid delivery; death toll rises (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:53 AM PST AP - Relief workers say pockets of violence in Haiti's devastated capital are hindering a slow increase in much-needed aid delivery, and some residents have banded together to protect the few possessions they have left.

Haitians fleeing capital in search of food, safety (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:06 AM PST AP - Thousands of Haiti quake victims are struggling to board buses to flee hunger and violence in the shattered capital, hoping that food will be easier to find in the countryside.

Much at stake for Obama as Mass. fills Senate seat (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:05 AM PST AP - This isn't what Democrats had in mind. The race to fill the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat in liberal Massachusetts neared its conclusion with not only its outcome but also the fate of President Obama's agenda in question.

Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education (AP) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:18 PM PST AP - President Barack Obama will ask Congress for $1.35 billion in his 2011 budget proposal to extend an education grant program for states, although the Education Department remains months away from announcing its first round of awards, senior administration officials said.

Security in Kabul tightened after Taliban attack (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:45 AM PST AP - Afghan forces tightened security in Kabul on Tuesday, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on the city center left 12 people dead and raised concerns about the government's ability to protect the people.

LA council set to vote on marijuana ordinance (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:54 AM PST AP - The Los Angeles City Council is poised to vote on a medical marijuana ordinance after months of hammering out criteria that would shutter hundreds of dispensaries.

FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds (AP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:02 AM PST AP - Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk.

Leno anticipates return to 11:30, lauds O'Brien (AP) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 07:37 PM PST AP - Jay Leno turned serious on his show to discuss the late-night chaos at NBC, telling viewers that he'd been doubtful about launching a prime-time show but was prevented by NBC from going to another network instead.

Nowitzki scores 37 in Mavs 99-90 win over Celtics (AP) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 08:05 PM PST AP - Dirk Nowitzki had 37 points, scoring nine in a row during a third-quarter run that gave the Mavericks the lead for good, and Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 99-90 on Monday night.

Gates says US not planning policing role in Haiti (AP) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 06:31 PM PST AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday the U.S. forces in Haiti for earthquake relief can defend themselves and innocent Haitians or foreigners if lawlessness boils over.

Haiti aid picks up, doctors fear disease risk (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:44 PM PST Reuters - The pace of food and medical aid deliveries picked up in earthquake-shattered Haiti, providing some hope to desperate survivors, but doctors worried disease would be the next big challenge for the tens of thousands left injured and homeless a week ago.

Massachusetts votes in crucial election for Obama (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 10:47 PM PST Reuters - Massachusetts voters head to the polls on Tuesday in a cliffhanger election for a new senator that could derail Democrats' dominance in Washington and scuttle their top priority of sweeping healthcare reform.

Obama State of Union set for Jan 27, budget Feb 1 (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 04:36 PM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address on January 27 and his budget plan on February 1, setting the tone for a second year in office marked by a long list of economic and foreign policy challenges.

Some 390 tons of U.S. ground beef recalled (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 01:46 PM PST Reuters - Some 390 tons of ground beef produced by a California meat packer, some of it nearly two years ago, is being recalled for fear of potentially deadly E. coli bacterium tainting, U.S. officials said on Monday.

FBI broke law in phone searches: report (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:28 PM PST Reuters - The FBI collected more than 2,000 records on U.S. telephone calls by invoking terrorism emergencies that did not exist or by persuading phone companies to provide them, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

Obama to seek $1.35 billion for school reform in next budget (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:10 PM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama on Tuesday will announce he intends to seek $1.35 billion to extend a nationwide public-school reform program as part of his fiscal 2011 budget proposal, the White House said.

Germany warns Iran it faces new sanctions (Reuters) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 12:27 PM PST Reuters - Iran faces further sanctions unless it changes stance in talks over its nuclear program, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, even if there is no United Nations agreement to act against Tehran.

US military leads surge in Haiti relief effort (AFP) Posted: 19 Jan 2010 12:23 AM PST AFP - A US military surge and a request for 3,500 more UN troops and police brought a glimmer of hope to despairing survivors still seeking basic supplies and security Tuesday, a week after the killer earthquake.

Kabul on high alert after brazen Taliban strikes (AFP) Posted: 18 Jan 2010 09:54 PM PST AFP - The Afghan capital was on high alert on Tuesday after one of the most dramatic attacks on Kabul since the hardline Islamist Taliban were thrown from power more than nine years ago.

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