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Today's Front Page News:
West Texas wildfires scorch 80,000 acres; 1 death
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:41 pm PST
AP - Wildfires sweeping across West Texas destroyed dozens of homes, forced evacuations and closed an interstate after heavy smoke caused a fatal accident Sunday, and winds fueling the fires weren't expected to weaken overnight. Full Story
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'Free Libya' chants heard in city near capital
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:24 pm PST
AP - With residents shouting "Free, free Libya," anti-government rebels who control this battle-scarred city nearest to the capital deployed tanks and anti-aircraft weapons Sunday to brace for an attack by troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. The Obama administration offered "any type of assistance" to Libyans seeking to oust the longtime leader. Full Story
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US wants tough European sanctions on Gadhafi
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:14 pm PST
AP - The United States is pressing its European allies to set tough sanctions on the Libyan government, to turn up the heat on Moammar Gadhafi and convince his remaining loyalists to abandon the regime, U.S. officials said. The Obama administration also declared it stood ready to aid Libyans seeking to oust their longtime leader. Full Story
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`King's Speech' reigns with best-picture Oscar
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:03 pm PST
AP - "The King's Speech" was crowned best picture Sunday at an Academy Awards ceremony as precise as a state coronation. The monarchy drama won an expected four Oscars, and predictable favorites claimed acting honors. Full Story
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AP IMPACT: Past medical testing on humans revealed
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:15 pm PST
AP - Shocking as it may seem, U.S. government doctors once thought it was fine to experiment on disabled people and prison inmates. Such experiments included giving hepatitis to mental patients in Connecticut, squirting a pandemic flu virus up the noses of prisoners in Maryland, and injecting cancer cells into chronically ill people at a New York hospital. Full Story
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Infant boy the first NZ quake victim laid to rest
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:49 pm PST
AP - The baby boy who is the youngest known victim of New Zealand's earthquake disaster was its first laid to rest, bid farewell Monday by grieving relatives who clutched stuffed toys and draped his tiny coffin in a comforter. Full Story
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AP sources: Gingrich closer to presidential run
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:47 pm PST
AP - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich intends to take a formal step toward entering the 2012 presidential race within the next two weeks, Republican officials said Sunday, after months spent traveling to important primary and caucus states. Full Story
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GOP governors undermine Obama's agenda in states
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:15 pm PST
AP - Their ranks swollen after the last election, Republican governors from Florida to Alaska are undermining President Barack Obama's agenda at every turn ahead of the Democrat's 2012 re-election campaign. Full Story
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Ore. congressman explains mental health issues
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:25 pm PST
AP - An Oregon congressman whose erratic behavior has recently prompted calls for his resignation said Sunday that some of his actions could be attributed to a reaction to mental health drugs. Full Story
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Mexico nabs 2 more suspects in US agent slaying
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:03 pm PST
AP - Mexican authorities on Sunday arrested two alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel they say are linked to the killing of a U.S. immigration agent, including a boss of the man suspected of carrying out the attack. Full Story
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Gaddafi unflinching as rebel city fears counter-attack
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:40 pm PST
Reuters - Libyan rebels awaited a counter-attack by Muammar Gaddafi's forces on Monday, after the country's leader defied demands that he quit to end the bloodiest of the Arab world's wave of uprisings. Full Story
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Congress inches back from budget shutdown abyss
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:07 am PST
Reuters - Playing for time to overcome a deep partisan impasse over the budget, senior lawmakers backed away on Sunday from a possible government shutdown. Full Story
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Rising oil prices could stall states' recoveries
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:16 pm PST
Reuters - Rising oil prices could trample prospects for economic recovery in many states, three governors warned on Sunday, as a leading economist said they also threaten the country's economic comeback. Full Story
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Wisconsin Democrats stay in Illinois, await compromise
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:39 pm PST
Reuters - Wisconsin's 14 state senate Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on a bill that would limit collective bargaining for public workers had no plans to return on Sunday, a spokesman said. Full Story
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Last U.S. veteran of World War One dies at 110
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:25 pm PST
Reuters - Frank Buckles, believed to be the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War One, has died at age 110, according to media reports Monday. Full Story
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Warren Buffett's enthusiasm for U.S. could boost markets
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:47 am PST
Reuters - Warren Buffett is going long on America, and investors are likely to take note when markets open on Monday. Full Story
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Economists list U.S. budget deficit as No. 1 worry
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:20 pm PST
Reuters - The massive U.S. budget deficit is the gravest threat facing the economy, topping high unemployment and the risk of inflation or deflation, according to a survey of forecasters released on Monday. Full Story
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China will not cut orders for Boeing, Airbus jets: regulator
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:42 pm PST
Reuters - China will not cut its orders for Boeing and Airbus jets since its self-developed commercial jets not yet able to meet demand, China's top aviation regulator said on Monday. Full Story
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Anti-regime forces take west Libyan towns
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:25 pm PST
AFP - Forces opposed to Moamer Kadhafi took control of several western Libyan towns, an official said on Sunday as the strongman played down rebel gains after world leaders called on him to quit. Full Story
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Libya exodus 'emergency' as Asian workers land in Malta
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:12 pm PST
AFP - The UN refugee agency on Sunday said a "humanitarian emergency" was underway as thousands fled Libya in a mass exodus of foreigners from the strife-torn country by air, land and sea. Full Story
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