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Plan to push financial reform bill forward could be giant step back (12 March 01:30) |
| Sen. Christopher J. Dodd's vow to move ahead with a measure without Republican support could deal a devastating blow to Congress' efforts to pass a sweeping overhaul.
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Haiti quake response largely a success (12 March 01:30) |
| Medical care and food supplies arrived quickly, heading off the potential for widespread unrest, officials say. Progress on sanitation and shelter has been slower, posing the threat of a new... |
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Tea party steeped in confusion (12 March 01:30) |
| The term that evokes images of cups and saucers is now heavily associated with a political movement, muddling the identity of true tea enthusiasts.
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Biden seeks to nurture Mideast talks (12 March 01:30) |
| His troubled Mideast trip approaches its end with a Palestinian threat to pull out of planned peace negotiations.
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Democrats seek healthcare consensus (12 March 01:30) |
| Congressional leaders discuss key issues but admit they might miss a voting deadline.
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Growing Taliban-Al Qaeda rift seen by some US officials (12 March 01:30) |
| They believe military pressures in the Pakistani border region are making the Afghan militants reluctant to cooperate with their longtime allies. Not all officials are convinced.
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Mexico City hosts nations first gay marriages (12 March 01:30) |
| Several couples wed at the Municipal Palace in Mexico City, which legalized same-sex marriage in December. The law has been challenged by the federal government.
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Laptops could be key to an earthquake early-warning system (12 March 08:27) |
| Seismologists envision a 'Quake Catchers' network of volunteers using their computers to precisely map tremors.
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Social conservatives put religious twist on tea party message (12 March 08:25) |
| Many on the Christian right see growing government as a threat to religious freedom. The shared views are an opportunity to strengthen the bridge between the camps for the midterm election, ... |
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Gavin Newsom to enter California lieutenant governor race (12 March 07:36) |
| A Democrat, the mayor of San Francisco is expected to make the announcement Friday. He has been lining up support and collecting donations for the statewide run.
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Iraq releases early election results (12 March 03:50) |
| So far results appear to be on sectarian lines, with the main Shiite bloc doing well in the south, and the Iraqiya group showing well in Sunni areas. But allegations of fraud could mar the r... |
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No-contest pleas in fatal USC hit-and-run (12 March 03:01) |
| Two people charged in a hit-and-run accident that killed a USC student and severely injured another each pleaded no contest Thursday to a single felony, prosecutors said.
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Divided court rules Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional (12 March 03:00) |
| A divided federal appeals court Thursday reversed itself, ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance doesn't violate the constitutional prohibition against state-mandated religious exercise even t... |
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Government may seek more authority on vehicle safety (12 March 02:54) |
| WASHINGTON -- Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks following Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles for safety p... |
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Pinera assumes Chilean presidency amid strong quakes (12 March 01:22) |
| A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher... |
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Woman pulled from water after SUV plunges into LA River (12 March 01:01) |
| Rescue boats and divers searched the Los Angeles River on Thursday for other possible victims after a woman drove her SUV off a Long Beach bridge, crashing through a guardrail and into the m... |
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Hall of Fame football star broadcaster and actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69 (11 March 11:26) |
| Olsen was one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' Fearsome Foursome as well as a familiar face from 'Little House on the Prairie.' He also served for 15 seasons as football analyst for NBC and ... |
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Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes (11 March 10:42) |
| Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said a series of aftershocks Thursday caused "significant damage" in Rancagua, a city about 60 miles south of the capital. The president is urging citizens... |
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Rams Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dead at 69 (11 March 10:29) |
| Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams who was a charter member of the team's famed Fearsome Foursome, then made a remarkably smooth transition into careers... |
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USC Provost CL Max Nikias to be president (11 March 10:29) |
| C.L. Max Nikias, USC's provost and second-in-command, will become its next president, succeeding Steven B. Sample on August 3 at the helm of the 34,000-student university in Los Angeles, sch... |
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Dodd to offer his own financial reform bill saying bipartisan talks have failed (11 March 10:07) |
| With time running out on the Senate calendar, the banking committee chairman says he wants the panel to begin considering the bill March 22, even though the GOP can block legislation.
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Strongly felt quakes shake Chile inauguration (11 March 09:03) |
| The largest aftershock since Chile's devastating earthquake rocked the South American country Thursday minutes before the inauguration of President Sebastian Pinera.
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No peace talks if Israel sticks to construction plans Palestinians say (11 March 07:06) |
| Vice President Joe Biden had been sent to the Mideast to kick-start the peace effort. But a poorly timed announcement of Israeli housing plans for Jerusalem has dimmed the prospect for talks... |
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Mexicos Carlos Slim is worlds richest person (11 March 06:19) |
| With a fortune estimated at $53.5 billion, he leads Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on Forbes magazine's list.
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Merlin Olsen dies at 69 Hall of Fame football star later became actor (11 March 01:35) |
| Olsen was one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' Fearsome Foursome as well as a familiar face from 'Little House on the Prairie.' He also served for 15 seasons as football analyst for NBC and ... |
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Unemployment tops 20 in eight California counties (11 March 01:30) |
| The state's jobless rate of 12.5% in January was its worst on record and fifth-highest in the nation.
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Biden tells Palestinians US wont be deterred (11 March 01:30) |
| Despite the row with Israel over its housing plan, brokering peace talks is still a key priority, he declares.
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15 groups spent more than $1 billion on California political efforts (11 March 01:30) |
| Casino operators, drug firms and unions for teachers and public employees spent the money over the last decade to influence voters and officials, the state Fair Political Practices Commissio... |
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JihadJane To most she was just Colleen (11 March 01:30) |
| The American woman, 46, faces terrorism charges. An old boyfriend 'can't believe it,' and a former acquaintance calls the suspect naive.
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Obama touts plan to cut waste in Medicare Medicaid (11 March 01:30) |
| Pitching his healthcare reform legislation in suburban Missouri, the president announces a broadened initiative to block fraud in government health programs.
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Investors can soon make bets on movie box office (11 March 01:30) |
| Two new futures exchanges will let studios spread the financial risk of creating films.
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Prius inquiry takes a detour (11 March 01:30) |
| Rift over involvement of a congressman's aide in the runaway Toyota case in San Diego County causes an hours-long delay.
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US moves to list loggerhead turtles as endangered (11 March 11:21) |
| With populations continuing to decline, wildlife agencies issue a plan to designate critical habitat zones to protect the species. Such listing could affect offshore drilling and other activ... |
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These Lakers dont look like champions (11 March 09:40) |
| If they keep playing like this, they won't even get to the Finals again.
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Poizner takes a calculated risk in delaying fight with Whitman (11 March 07:29) |
| Some say the GOP governor candidate's strategy has given his rival too big an edge.
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LA County supervisors spend millions on pet projects (11 March 07:10) |
| From chauffeurs to charities to parties, the five-member board hands out money from its discretionary accounts with little oversight.
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On the trail of JihadJane (11 March 05:02) |
| The American woman, 46, faces terrorism charges. An old boyfriend 'can't believe it,' and a former acquaintance calls the suspect naive.
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Corey Haim dies at 38 actor was a teen idol in the 80s (11 March 03:59) |
| He earned good reviews early on and starred in 'The Lost Boys' and 'Lucas.' His career later cooled as he struggled with drugs. The LAPD says the apparent cause of death was an overdose.
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As Haiti recovers from massive quake Obama vows support (11 March 01:24) |
| Haitian President Rene Preval comes to Washington to seek ongoing aid. The president promises to be a 'partner' in the reconstruction effort.
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Actor Corey Haim likely died from overdose involving prescription drugs police say (11 March 01:01) |
| Actor Corey Haim, who was pronounced dead at a Burbank hospital early Wednesday morning, likely died of an accidental overdose involving prescription drugs, law enforcement sources told The ... |
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Oil companies look at permanent refinery cutbacks (11 March 12:33) |
| The response to slumping gasoline use would likely mean higher prices for drivers. Consumer advocates want regulators to examine the firms' plans.
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Parolee with 19 arrests shows risk of early release police say (10 March 11:35) |
| The union representing Los Angeles police officers said Wednesday that a parolee with 19 arrests and four convictions underscores how laws meant to ease prison overcrowding could pose a seri... |
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Pakistan militants attack US Christian aid group killing six (10 March 10:56) |
| All of the dead were Pakistanis employed by World Vision, which has been helping victims of a devastating 2005 earthquake in the country's north.
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China exports leap 46 in February (10 March 07:54) |
| The nation's exports grow for the third consecutive month compared with a year earlier. Critics of China's artificially low currency are expected to increase demands for a hike in its value.... |
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Actor Corey Haim dies at 38 (10 March 07:26) |
| Actor Corey Haim, who starred in some popular movies in the 1980s and recently tried to relaunch his career with a reality TV show, has died.
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Egypts controversial top cleric dies (10 March 05:35) |
| Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi angered conservative Muslims with his more moderate views.
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Bali bombing suspect killed in police raids (10 March 03:02) |
| Dulmatin, wanted for planning the nightclub attacks that killed 202 people in 2002, dies in raids by Indonesian police.
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California unemployment reaches 125 in January (10 March 02:24) |
| The jobless rate tops 20% in some counties, suggesting 'no relief . . . for a few months,' one economist says.
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Pockets of high unemployment persist in California (10 March 02:24) |
| The jobless rate tops 20% in some counties in January, suggesting 'no relief . . . for a few months,' one economist says.
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Biden seeks to reassure Palestinians on US role in peace talks (10 March 02:20) |
| The vice president says Palestinians deserve a 'viable' state after meetings in West Bank and again scolds Israel over plans for new housing in Jerusalem that U.S. calls a threat to a peace ... |
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