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• Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small (AP)
• Thousands still lack power after Northeast storm (AP)
• Emotional orca show marks 1st since trainer killed (AP)
• Chile quake in 'elite class' like 2004 Asian quake (AP)
• Former president Bush: Faith helped in tough times (AP)
• All Southern Calif. evacuation orders lifted (AP)
• Officials: Pa. train double-fatal a suicide (AP)
• 1 killed, 7 injured in dance team van crash in Va. (AP)
• SF police, new chief tackle quality of life crimes (AP)
• Visitor center opens at NY's African Burial Ground (AP)
• Snowpocalypse to snowicane: Hype reigns in winter (AP)
• Analysis: NY Gov. Paterson's pals factor in fall (AP)
• Skier's death returns spotlight to Squaw Valley (AP)
• How diplomat's paperwork saved lives in Holocaust (AP)
• Iris scans may prevent mistaken release of inmates (AP)
• 'Lockergate'?: Producer apologizes for e-mails (AP)

Tiny tsunami reaches Japan; Pacific damage small (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:38 PM PST AP - The tsunami from an earthquake in Chile hit Japan's main islands on Sunday, but the initial waves washed ashore without causing any damage after sparing most of the Pacific islands that were in its path.

Thousands still lack power after Northeast storm (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:25 PM PST AP - Frustration turned to resignation Saturday for hundreds of thousands of people in the Northeast struggling to survive another day waiting for utility crews to restore electricity after powerful storms socked the region with heavy snow, rain and hurricane-force winds.

Emotional orca show marks 1st since trainer killed (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:18 PM PST AP - Employees wept and audience members grew silent Saturday at SeaWorld as the theme park's popular killer whale show resumed with a photo montage memorial for a trainer who was killed by one of the orcas in front of horrified spectators three days ago.

Chile quake in 'elite class' like 2004 Asian quake (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:13 PM PST AP - The huge earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile belongs to an "elite class" of mega earthquakes, experts said, and is similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean temblor that triggered deadly tsunami waves.

Former president Bush: Faith helped in tough times (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:19 PM PST AP - Former President George W. Bush says he turned to his faith during tough times in his eight years in office.

All Southern Calif. evacuation orders lifted (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:18 PM PST AP - All evacuation orders have been lifted and flash flood warnings canceled in wildfire-stripped sections of Los Angeles County as a winter storm passed through without major incident.

Officials: Pa. train double-fatal a suicide (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:16 PM PST AP - Officials in Pennsylvania say two teenage girls who were struck and killed by a high-speed Amtrak train committed suicide.

1 killed, 7 injured in dance team van crash in Va. (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 01:11 PM PST AP - A van carrying a Temple University dance team to a competition in North Carolina crashed in southern Virginia early Saturday, killing one student and injuring seven others, police said.

SF police, new chief tackle quality of life crimes (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:13 PM PST AP - In the Tenderloin, not far from tourists at the historic cable car turnaround, the city's incoming police chief was shocked to see open drug dealing.

Visitor center opens at NY's African Burial Ground (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:42 PM PST AP - About 15,000 African slaves and their descendants were once unceremoniously buried under what is today Manhattan — and forgotten.

Snowpocalypse to snowicane: Hype reigns in winter (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 11:31 AM PST AP - The snowmenclature smackdown among meteorologists started with "snowmageddon" and "snowpocalypse." When the latest snow event — laden with flakes and whipped by heavy winds — headed for the storm-weary Northeast this week, the folks at AccuWeather Inc. warned of a coming "snowicane."

Analysis: NY Gov. Paterson's pals factor in fall (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 11:45 AM PST AP - Gov. David Paterson's inspiring, tumultuous political rise and fall is ending under the weight of suspicion that he chose personal loyalty over the integrity of his office — suspicions that still have some people demanding his resignation.

Skier's death returns spotlight to Squaw Valley (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 01:37 PM PST AP - The first signal that Squaw Valley is a different kind of ski resort is at the entrance from the highway, a massive structure announcing its place in history as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

How diplomat's paperwork saved lives in Holocaust (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 09:01 PM PST AP - It took Ina Polak 35 years to discover the dusty piece of paper that probably saved her and her family in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

Iris scans may prevent mistaken release of inmates (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 04:42 AM PST AP - A Baltimore inmate who bluffed his way out of prison probably wouldn't have tricked guards if they had eye-scanners such as those being installed at dozens of jails nationwide.

'Lockergate'?: Producer apologizes for e-mails (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:10 AM PST AP - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of "The Hurt Locker" who sent multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture race and "not a $500 million film" — an obvious reference to close-competitor "Avatar."

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• Big quake question: Is nature out of control? - msnbc.com
• White House Taps Democratic Fundraiser as New Social Secretary - FOXNews
• Obama to visit Savannah in "Main Street" tour - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
• Gordon Brown says Tories would 'short change' voters - Times Online
• Early Arrival at the Tea Party: A Young and Unlikely Activist - New York Times

Big quake question: Is nature out of control? - msnbc.com Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:34 AM PST Times Online Big quake question: Is nature out of control? msnbc.com Chile is on a hotspot of sorts for earthquake activity. And so the 8.8-magnitude temblor that shook the region overnight was not a surprise, historically speaking. Nor was it outside the realm of normal, scientists say, even though it comes on the ... Hawaiians Brace for Expected TsunamiWall Street Journal Chile Earthquake: Tsunami Watch Heightened After 8.8-Magnitude QuakeABC News 8.8 earthquake hits Chile; tsunami feared throughout eastern PacificLos Angeles Times Washington Post -CNN International -San Jose Mercury News all 5,329 news articles »

White House Taps Democratic Fundraiser as New Social Secretary - FOXNews Posted: 27 Feb 2010 08:38 AM PST Telegraph.co.uk White House Taps Democratic Fundraiser as New Social Secretary FOXNews The White House has chosen Julianna Smoot, a prominent Democratic Party fundraiser, to replace Desiree Rogers as social secretary, Fox News has confirmed. The White House has chosen Julianna Smoot, a prominent Democratic Party fundraiser, ... Getting the gate: The Desiree affairChicago Sun-Times White House announces resignation of social secretary Desirée RogersWashington Post Obama White House event director Desiree Rogers resignsBBC News Boston Globe -ABC News -Wall Street Journal all 634 news articles »

Obama to visit Savannah in "Main Street" tour - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Posted: 27 Feb 2010 08:53 AM PST WSAV-TV Obama to visit Savannah in "Main Street" tour Columbus Ledger-Enquirer AP The Savannah Morning News reports Saturday that the White House says Obama's visit will focus heavily on Savannah Technical College. Obama is scheduled to tour the college Tuesday morning before going to Hunter Army Airfield shortly before noon. ... President Obama's visit will focus on Savannah Technical CollegeSavannah Morning News New details on Obama's trip to SavannahWTOC Schedule for President Obama's Visit to SavannahWSAV-TV Creative Coast Initiative -Chicago Sun-Times (blog) all 135 news articles »

Gordon Brown says Tories would 'short change' voters - Times Online Posted: 27 Feb 2010 10:53 AM PST Telegraph.co.uk Gordon Brown says Tories would 'short change' voters Times Online Gordon Brown today defended the government's record on the recession saying Conservative measures would "short change" families. The prime minister said the government had been consistently proved right in the decisions it had made to safeguard the ... Nervous Opposition Conservatives Gather Amid Tightening Election BattleWall Street Journal Tories reveal six themes to contest general electionBBC News David Cameron rejects timid charge as Tories urge vote for changeThe Guardian New York Times -Financial Times -The Press Association all 293 news articles »

Early Arrival at the Tea Party: A Young and Unlikely Activist - New York Times Posted: 27 Feb 2010 08:59 AM PST India Talkies Early Arrival at the Tea Party: A Young and Unlikely Activist New York Times SEATTLE — Keli Carender has a pierced nose, performs improv on weekends and lives here in a neighborhood with more Mexican groceries than coffeehouses. You might mistake her for the kind of young person whose vote powered President ... Tea Party activists to mark one year anniversaryCNN Political Ticker (blog) Local lawyer emerges as face of Tea Party movementThe Union of Grass Valley Boehner: Tea parties 'great patriots'Politico The Virginian-Pilot -Independent Political Report -The Hill (blog) all 136 news articles »

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• 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile (AP)
• Health care odds long, but Democrats push ahead (AP)
• Bam! Bam! Bam! 3rd blizzard this month smacks East (AP)
• Ohno grabs 8th career Olympic medal in relay (AP)
• Rangel refuses to step aside after ethics slap (AP)
• NY governor abandons bid for full, 4-year term (AP)
• Infatuated man kills Wash. teacher outside school (AP)
• SeaWorld set for 1st show after trainer's death (AP)
• Ousted 'Idol' contestants swing back at judges (AP)
• Jordan reaches deal to buy Bobcats (AP)
• Heavy winter storms wreak havoc in Northeast (Reuters)
• Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS (Reuters)
• NY governor withdraws from election bid (Reuters)
• Democrats struggle to advance jobs bill (Reuters)
• Congress panel cites evidence of Toyota concealment (Reuters)
• Strong quake hits Japan's Okinawa, no major damage (Reuters)
• Colombia's Uribe blocked from re-election (Reuters)
• 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile (AFP)
• Suicide attack in Kabul deadliest against foreigners (AFP)

8.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Chile (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:43 AM PST AP - A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami. Buildings collapsed and phone lines and electricity were down, making the extent of the damage difficult to determine.

Health care odds long, but Democrats push ahead (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:07 PM PST AP - Democrats pushed hard to revive President Barack Obama's stalled health care overhaul on Friday — and pointed to glimmers of hope — but the long odds facing them seemed little changed after Obama's extraordinary summit with both parties' leaders.

Bam! Bam! Bam! 3rd blizzard this month smacks East (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:25 PM PST AP - A slow-moving winter storm smacked the Northeast on Friday, unleashing heavy snow, rain and hurricane-force winds as it knocked out power to more than a million homes and businesses. It turned Maine beachfront streets into rivers and piled on the misery in places hit by three major blizzards in less than a month.

Ohno grabs 8th career Olympic medal in relay (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:52 AM PST AP - Apolo Anton Ohno held up eight fingers, smiled and basked in the cheers from the crowd on the final night of his so-called "home" Olympics.

Rangel refuses to step aside after ethics slap (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:11 PM PST AP - Rep. Charles Rangel said Friday he won't step down as chairman of the powerful House tax-writing committee after being admonished by an ethics panel for accepting corporate-sponsored trips to the Caribbean. The public rebuke of one of the Democrats' most outspoken leaders posed more woes for a party that had vowed to end a "culture of corruption."

NY governor abandons bid for full, 4-year term (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:46 AM PST AP - Calling himself an everyday fighter, Gov. David Paterson is quietly putting an end to the talk that he would prolong his long-shot bid to stay in office.

Infatuated man kills Wash. teacher outside school (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:14 PM PST AP - A man apparently infatuated with a special education teacher he knew from college shot and killed her as she walked into her elementary school Friday, shortly before students began arriving.

SeaWorld set for 1st show after trainer's death (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:06 AM PST AP - Throngs of people will crowd the crescent-shaped SeaWorld amphitheater Saturday to watch the first killer whale show since an orca named Tilikum killed a trainer a few days ago.

Ousted 'Idol' contestants swing back at judges (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 10:19 PM PST AP - After dishing out tough criticism this week, the "American Idol" judges got some feedback from ousted contestants. Ashley Rodriguez, one of the first four singers voted off by viewers, chided the panel Friday for being hard on contestants during their first live shows.

Jordan reaches deal to buy Bobcats (AP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:49 AM PST AP - He has been called the NBA's greatest player and one of the country's top pitchmen.

Heavy winter storms wreak havoc in Northeast (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 02:31 PM PST Reuters - A record-breaking winter storm slammed New York and much of the U.S. Northeast on Friday, forcing businesses, schools and transportation systems to shut down as nearly two feet of snow fell in the city.

Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS (Reuters) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:14 AM PST Reuters - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles away.

NY governor withdraws from election bid (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 02:13 PM PST Reuters - New York Governor David Paterson on Friday abandoned his campaign to seek a new term in November, battered by questions of impropriety and growing pressure to quit the race.

Democrats struggle to advance jobs bill (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 11:53 AM PST Reuters - Democrats in the Congress on Friday struggled to make headway on their top legislative priority -- job creation -- as the government prepared to shut off funding for many of the measures they hope will bring down the unemployment rate.

Congress panel cites evidence of Toyota concealment (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 06:01 PM PST Reuters - A U.S. congressional panel has found evidence Toyota routinely withheld company records it should have turned over in court and settled personal injury cases to avoid revealing key engineering data dubbed the "Books of Knowledge," the panel's chairman said on Friday.

Strong quake hits Japan's Okinawa, no major damage (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 02:14 PM PST Reuters - A strong earthquake hit Japan's southern island of Okinawa early on Saturday and Japan's weather agency issued a tsunami warning for up to 2 meters, but this was later lifted and there were no reports of major damage.

Colombia's Uribe blocked from re-election (Reuters) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 06:37 PM PST Reuters - A court blocked Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Friday from running for re-election, making his former defense minister the favorite to succeed the Washington ally in a May presidential election.

8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile (AFP) Posted: 27 Feb 2010 12:19 AM PST AFP - A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off the coast of central Chile early Saturday and US authorities warned it could generate a tsunami.

Suicide attack in Kabul deadliest against foreigners (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2010 11:04 PM PST AFP - A Taliban suicide bomb attack that targeted guesthouses in Kabul on Friday, killing 16 people including Westerners and Indians, was one of the deadliest attacks on foreigners in the Afghan capital.

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