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More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over
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 AP - 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 ground in case of a tsunami.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:54 GMT
| Greece hit by strikes, clashes over austerity plan
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 AP - Clashes between riot police and rock-throwing, masked youths broke out during a demonstration Thursday in central Athens by tens of thousands of striking workers protesting austerity measures that the Greek government has said it has no choice but to implement.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:24:58 GMT
| Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget
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 AP - A conference bringing together more than 60 nations Thursday added $1 billion to the fight against deforestation and boosted the morale of those hoping to save the world's forests — a key defense against global warming.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:01 GMT
| 43 Somalis die in capital after 2 days of warfare
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 AP - Heavy fighting between Somali insurgents and pro-government troops has killed at least 43 people over two days, as African Union peacekeepers used tanks to help the beleaguered government beat back an insurgent attack, officials said Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:03:33 GMT
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Hoyas beat top-seeded Orange in quarters (AP)
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday. Though still a strong candidate for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, Syracuse (28-4) sustained a potentially costly loss when starting center Arinze Onuaku injured his right knee with 5:07...
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:24 PST
| Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dies (AP)
Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" who followed up football with a successful television career in "Little House on the Prairie," NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died. He was 69. Utah State, Olsen's alma mater, said he died outside of Los Angeles early Thursday after battling cancer.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:50:13 PST
| Mets SS Reyes told to rest 2-to-8 weeks (AP)
All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day. Center fielder Carlos Beltran already is expected to miss the first month of the season following right knee surgery Jan.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:56:15 PST
| Rockies extend Helton for 2 years, $9.9M (AP)
First baseman Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies agreed Thursday to $9.9 million, two-year contract extension through the 2013 season. The first baseman is earning $16.6 million this year, and he agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19.1 million salary in 2011 over a 10-year period beginning in 2014.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:20:14 PST
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Lesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap
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 AP - An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:45:48 GMT
| Dems look to health vote without abortion foes
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 AP - House leaders have concluded they cannot change a divisive abortion provision in President Barack Obama's health care bill and will try to pass the sweeping legislation without the support of ardent anti-abortion Democrats.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:15:34 GMT
| 2-second video causes headache for ABC News
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 AP - For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:29:31 GMT
| Author assumes guise of 10-year-old to punk famous
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 AP - Over the years, "Little Billy" learned much from the country's top minds.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:07:25 GMT
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