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XML Top Stories5.6 magnitude quake strikes Cuba (Reuters)published about 6 hours ago
Reuters - A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Guantanamo, Cuba, on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Iraqi Election Still Tight, as Vote Counting Continuespublished about 7 hours ago
With about 93 percent of ballots counted, election officials say that former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's secularists took slight lead
Obama pushes for last votes on health bill (Reuters)published about 7 hours ago
Reuters - President Barack Obama planned a Capitol Hill visit on Saturday to rally support on healthcare as Democrats in the House of Representatives tried to nail down the last votes to pass his sweeping overhaul.
Iran president suggests referendum on subsidy cuts (Reuters)published about 7 hours ago
Reuters - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has suggested holding a referendum to approve subsidy cuts that the Islamic Republic's parliament has repeatedly blocked, a news agency said Saturday.
Somali man facing deportation arrestedpublished about 8 hours ago
Mohamed Said Jama, a Winnipeg man with a lengthy criminal history who is fighting a deportation order, is back in custody authorities say.
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COL BKB: Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67published less than 1 hour ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 20 (UPI) -- Ali Farokhmanesh netted a critical 3-pointer late in the game Saturday, helping Northern Iowa shock No. 1 Kansas 69-67 ... more
Truckers stuck in Manitoba head southpublished about 2 hours ago
BLOODVEIN, Manitoba, March 20 (UPI) -- Truckers stuck on muddy roads in northern Manitoba have begun driving south after a drop in temperature, the Royal ... more
Ljubicic downs Nadal to reach BNP finalpublished about 2 hours ago
INDIAN WELLS, Calif., March 20 (UPI) -- Ivan Ljubicic pulled an upset Saturday, downing No. 3 seed Rafael Nadal to reach the finals of the ... more
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British Airways Cabin Crew Strike Hits the Large International Carrierpublished about 6 hours ago
Many flights are being canceled and it will cost the airline millions of dollars in lost revenue
Cigna newly retired CEO received $14.6M in 2009published 1 day ago
Cigna's recently retired CEO earned $14.6 million in his last year on the job, up 28 percent from the year before as the insurer paid ... more
Comcast spent $3.5 million lobbying in 4th quarterpublished 1 day ago
Cable operator Comcast Corp. spent $3.5 million in the fourth quarter lobbying Congress on its pending acquisition of a controlling stake in NBC Universal and ... more
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Apple Files Patent for Mobile Social Networking (NewsFactor)published 1 day ago
NewsFactor - Apple is tapping into the social arena with plans to launch a social-networking application. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has filed a patent with ... more
Ncomputing's Chip Brings Windows Applications to TVs (PC World)published 1 day ago
PC World - Ncomputing on Friday announced a chip that could turn devices like TVs or set-top boxes into virtual desktops through which users can ... more
Review site Yelp under fire in business' lawsuits (AP)published 1 day ago
AP - Yelp, one of the most popular Web sites that let people post opinions about restaurants, shops and local services, is being sued by ... more
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Francis hit hard in Rockies' 11-10 win over Angelspublished about 1 hour ago
Jeff Francis allowed six runs in four innings, Jason Giambi got his first RBI of spring training and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles ... more
Francis Hit Hard in Rockies' 11-10 Win Over Angelspublished about 1 hour ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Jeff Francis allowed six runs in four innings, Jason Giambi got his first RBI of spring training and the Colorado Rockies ... more
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Bridge: Surprising Strength? Don’t Discount Offensepublished 1 day ago
At the Spring North American Championships in Reno, Nev., when the premier event, the Vanderbilt Knockout Teams, ends on Sunday, a team that has never ... more
Dance Review | Elaine Summers Film and Dance Company: Elaine Summers Film and Dance at Danspace Projectpublished 1 day ago
Elaine Summers Film and Dance Company presented a film and work by Ms. Summers on Thursday at Danspace Project.
Iraqis Gather to Watch Hollywood’s Take on a War That Has Enveloped Their Livespublished 1 day ago
For those who gathered to view “The Hurt Locker,” to watch the film was to relive a recent chapter of their lives.
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Cops: Burglar logs into MySpace on store computerpublished 2 days ago
A burglar who spent about five hours on a store's computer after breaking into the business gave police all the clues they needed to track ... more
Drive a Porsche? Up your status with a phone (Reuters)published Wed, Mar 17 2010 08:57 GMT
Reuters - As if a Porsche isn't enough of a status symbol, the German luxury sports car company's subsidiary, Porsche Design, is marketing a mobile ... more
Thief replaces stolen car wheels with worn tires (AP)published Tue, Mar 16 2010 20:09 GMT
AP - Police said a central Pennsylvania thief who stole the wheels off a car was nice enough to replace them — albeit with worn ... more
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Report: Jersey Shore Headed to Miami for Season 2published about 1 hour ago
Time to pack the hair gel and Situation T-shirts, Jersey Shore is heading south.
Federal Court: Anna Nicole Smith Estate Will Not Receive Any Money From Late Billionaire Husbandpublished 1 day ago
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the estate of the late Anna Nicole Smith will not receive any portion of the estate of her ... more
CSI: Miami's Eddie Cibrian Proves Less Is More in New TV Moviepublished 1 day ago
As a cast member on CSI: Miami, Eddie Cibrian is used to big explosions, gory murder scenes and lots of action. However, Cibrian's new TV ... more
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Correction: WHO drug-resistant TB storypublished 1 day ago
In a March 18 story about drug-resistant tuberculosis, The Associated Press reported erroneously that there were no U.S. cases in 2008 of extensively drug-resistant TB. ... more
Type 2 Diabetes Study: Drugs Don't Cut Heart Disease Risk (Time.com)published 1 day ago
Time.com - New data suggest that aggressive drug treatments to reduce known heart-disease risk factors don't actually help Type 2 diabetes patients. Why? And what ... more
10 Ways Women Turn Men Offpublished 1 day ago
Written by Brendan Tapley Find out which female habits drive guys crazy…and not in a good way It’s not easy for a man to tell ... more
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