Obama, House Republicans square off - Washington Post

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Obama, House Republicans square off Washington Post Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ... Obama in the Republican lions' den: Obama 2, lions 1 Christian Science Monitor Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreat New York Daily News New York Times -Big Think -Baltimore Sun  »

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Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event - Wall Street Journal

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JD Salinger, author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' dies - Washington Post

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JD Salinger, author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' dies Washington Post The author's son, in a statement from the author's literary representative, confirmed the death to the Associated Press. Mr. Salinger died Wednesday, according to the AP, but no cause of death was immediately reported. ... JD Salinger People Magazine J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters TIME Author JD Salinger dies at 91 Reuters MTV.com -ABC News -BusinessWeek  »

State of the Union speech preparations under way - CNN

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State of the Union speech preparations under way CNN Tune in to CNN and CNN.com tonight to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. CNN.com and Facebook are partnering up,  »

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Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years - CNN International

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Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years CNN International Under President Obama's plan, federal discretionary spending would be frozen at its current level of $447 billion per year. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will announce in Wednesday's State of the Union address that he's proposing ... Analysts' view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Reuters Obama to Propose Three-Year Freeze on Some Spending Bloomberg Obama to propose 3-year freeze on discretionary spending, officials say Kansas City Star New York Times -Right Pundits  »

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In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot - Washington Post

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In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Washington Post Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a US airliner Christmas Day and threatened new attacks against the United States in an audio message released Sunday that appeared aimed at asserting that he maintains some direct ... Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism Los Angeles Times Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt CBS News 'From Osama to Obama,' Bin Laden Delivers New Threats ABC News Washington Times -WNCT  »

Dems plan fight to safeguard seats - Salt Lake Tribune

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Dems plan fight to safeguard seats Salt Lake Tribune AP file photo Tim Kaine (ASSOCIATED PRESS) The head of the Democratic Party says the message voters sent by electing a Republican in Massachusetts has been heard, but he expects Democrats to compete aggressively to protect gains in the ... After a year, it's a little early for final judgment on Obama Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Report: 2008 Campaign Manager Plouffe to Join White House in Adviser Role FOXNews Resurgent Republicans see win as springboard to power The Guardian New York Times -Providence Journal -Boston Globe  »

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Roe v. Wade anniversary marked - CNN

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Roe v. Wade anniversary marked CNN Washington (CNN) -- Abortion rights supporters and opponents hit the streets of the nation's capital Friday to mark the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling establishing a woman's constitutional right to terminate a ... Abortion opponents r »

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US Supreme Court Ruling Reverses Iowa Campaign Law - ABC News

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US Supreme Court Ruling Reverses Iowa Campaign Law ABC News AP A US Supreme Court decision opening the door for businesses and unions to spend money influencing elections effectively overturns a state law banning such spending, and lawmakers should respond, the state's top ... Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer CNN International US Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending may undermine elections The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Analysis: More campaign ads _ and maybe confusion Washington Post W »

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Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs - Washington Post

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Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs Washington Post US Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., smiles as he addresses reporters during a news conference at the Park Plaza hotel in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, day after his stunning Massachusetts Senate victory. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa ... Win Points to New GOP Strategy W »

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Senate race in Massachusetts comes down to wire - Los Angeles Times

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Senate race in Massachusetts comes down to wire Los Angeles Times Turnout will be key for Tuesday's special election to fill the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat. Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley crisscross the state for support. Democratic state Atty. Gen. Martha Coakley went from heavy favorite ... SCENARIO-Republican win in Massachusetts may favor W »

US teams save 10 people from Haiti ruins: US agency - AFP

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US teams save 10 people from Haiti ruins: US agency AFP WASHINGTON â€" Search and rescue teams from the United States pulled a record 10 people alive from the rubble of quake-struck Port-au-Prince on Sunday, the US Agency for International Aid said Monday. "According to rescue officials, this is the largest ... Race to reach Haiti survivors Aljazeera.net More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts BBC News Thousands Flee Wrecked Haitian Capital New York Times CNN -Reuters -Telegraph.co.uk  »

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Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype - New York Times

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Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype New York Times MARLBOROUGH, Mass. â€" Angela Grenham, 50, was raised a Massachusetts Democrat â€" “We had the crucifix and the JFK sign,” she rec »

Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians - BBC News

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Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has become the first senior Western official to arrive in Haiti after the earthquake that flattened the capital. Mrs Clinton said she was visiting to express the US's "long-term, unwavering support, solidarity and ... Slow Start, Then Obama Gained Momentum on Haiti New York Times Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies Reuters Presidents Clinton, Bush lead effort to raise funds for Haiti CNN International W »

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Giuliani campaigns for Brown as Massachusetts Senate race tightens - Washington Post

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Giuliani campaigns for Brown as Massachusetts Senate race tightens Washington Post BOSTON -- Staying on the offensive in a US Senate campaign that has the Democratic front-runner on her heels, Republican state Sen. Scott Brown brought Rudolph W. Giuliani to stump here Friday morning. His opponent, Martha Coakley, ... President Obama to stump for Coakley Boston Globe Obama to campaign in Mass. Senate race USA Today Brown Reportedly Raising $1 Million Per Day in Senate Race FOXNews Boston Herald -MarketWatch -Los Angeles Times  »

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Haiti quake relief: How technology helps - CNN

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Haiti quake relief: How technology helps CNN Twitter users have spread the word about the crisis in Haiti and how to help. Editor's Note: Pete Cashmore is founder and CEO of Mashable, a popular blog about social media. He writes a weekly column about social ... International Relief Operations Under Way in Haiti Voice of America Growing desperation grips Haitian capital in quake's aftermath CNN International International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti Los Angeles Times Reuters -BBC News -MiamiHerald.com  »

Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake - Voice of America

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Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake Voice of America The 7.0 magnitude quake that struck Tuesday was the most powerful to hit the Caribbean nation in 200 years. Haitians are lining bodies along the streets of Port-au-Prince, where thousands are feared dead after a massive earthquake destroyed much of the ... Wyclef Jean lends voice to Haiti earthquake cause BBC News Earthquake Science: The Haitian Quake Explained FOXNews Haiti quake survivors describe panic CNN International ABC Online -Los Angeles Times -Bloomberg  »

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Ward Connerly: Harry Reid's Race Problem - Wall Street Journal

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Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard' - Chicago Tribune

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Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard' Chicago Tribune GOP Chairman Michael Steele and other Republicans on Sunday accused Democrats of a double standard, saying they accepted Sen. Harry Reid's apology for racial comments about President Obama, but they also should have demanded that the Nevada Senator ... Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub USA Today Reid's remarks threaten to change his game Los Angeles Times Democrats dismiss Republican c »

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California - Los Angeles Times

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California Los Angeles Times The temblor snaps power lines, shatters windows and is felt over a wide area, but no major injuries are reported. 'It was a monstrous one,' a merchant says. The quake created a mess at a Natural Foods store. (Shaun Walker / Eureka Times-Standard ... Powerful Quake Hits Northern California RedOrbit 6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County San Francisco Chronicle Residents pick up from California quake UPI.com CNN International -New York Times -TopNews United States  »

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US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post

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US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery Washington Post The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ... Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events  »

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Intelligence employees receive orders for reform - CNN

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Intelligence employees receive orders for reform CNN Washington (CNN) -- US intelligence employees have received a letter from their boss mandating procedural changes intended to prevent future terrorist plots from succeeding. Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair sent the letter Thursday after ... Obama takes steps to bolster security Los Angeles Times Obama takes blame for intel breakdown, c »

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Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10? - USA Today

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Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10? USA Today WASHINGTON â€" This week's back-to-back retirements by two senior Senate Democrats puts the focus on one of the key questions of this election year: Will Democrats be able to maintain the overwhelming majority that has enabled ... Tough year was clincher for Dodd Boston Globe Sen. Dodd can now focus on his legacy Los Angeles Times Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail W »

3 Democrats _ 2 Senators, 1 Governor _ to Retire - ABC News

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3 Democrats _ 2 Senators, 1 Governor _ to Retire ABC News AP FILE - Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., pauses during a news conference on health care, in this Dec.... WASHINGTON â€" With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor â€"  »

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US warns of global Yemen threat - Aljazeera.net

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US warns of global Yemen threat Aljazeera.net The US secretary of state, has warned that Yemen poses a global threat and has offered US support in the Yemeni government's fight against al-Qaeda. Hillary Clinton's comments came ahead of news on Tuesday that the US had reopened its embassy in Sanaa, ... US embassy reopens in Yemen, days after Al-Qaida threat Ha'aretz Clinton urges Yemen to act Los Angeles Times US embassy says it is reopening in Yemen Ynetnews Philadelphia Inquirer -Voice of America  »

Threats Led to Embassy Closings in Yemen, Officials Say - New York Times

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Threats Led to Embassy Closings in Yemen, Officials Say New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The United States and Britain decided to close their embassies in the capital of Yemen because of continuing threats from Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the terrorist group linked to the attempt to ... Al Qaeda Threat Escalates W »

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