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Tuesday, February 9 2010
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Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic WASHINGTON (AP) -- Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard.... New round of storms threatens SoCal foothill towns LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities have called on residents of more than 500 homes in the wildfire-scarred Southern California foothills to evacuate by Tuesday morning, fearing that heavy rains from a new round of storms could cause more mudslides.... Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case - a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.... Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria Minn. bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins Officials ask Anthem to justify rate hike in Calif Investigators interview survivors of Conn. blast Fires strike 2 more east Texas churches State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall.... GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.... First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year' WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him.... With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats are unable to muscle through President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, because one of their own has joined the Republicans to block the nomination.... First lady begins fight against childhood obesity WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.... Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months' PARIS (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."... Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform.... Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.... Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said.... Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up CHICAGO (AP) -- Democrats in Illinois are getting a political do-over: the chance to pick a new lieutenant governor nominee themselves now that the primary winner dropped out of the race because of revelations about his checkered past.... |
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