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More in the "R" news, President Obama made it clear today we are looking at years of hardship and we really need this stimulus plan passed.

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$173 Million in Madoff Checks Reportedly Found
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:14:10 GMT

Arguing that Bernard L. Madoff’s bail should be revoked, prosecutors cited more evidence that he was hiding assets.

After the Zone Blitz, the Deadpan Defense
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:21:42 GMT

A former cornerback for the Detroit Lions and inventor of the zone blitz, Dick LeBeau is now the mastermind behind the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, the N.F.L.’s best.

U.N. and Red Cross Add to Mounting Outcry Against Gaza War
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:39:40 GMT

The U.N. suspended food aid deliveries to Gaza on Thursday and the Red Cross accused Israel of blocking assistance to the injured.

Despair and a Defiant Smile in a Gaza Hospital
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:07:27 GMT

At Shifa Hospital, a lesson in how ordinary people are squeezed between suicidal fighters and a vengeful military behemoth.

Palm Unveils iPhone Competitor, the Pre
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:42:17 GMT

Palm says the device breaks new ground in the fiercely competitive smartphone market.

TV Decoder: Obama Recommends Delay in Digital TV Switch
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:43:13 GMT

Six weeks before the nation’s television stations are scheduled to convert to digital transmission, the Obama administration is asking Congress to consider a delay.

Well: Doctors’ Favorite Medical Web Sites
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:08:15 GMT

Dr. Pauline Chen asks other doctors for their suggestions on how patients can gather information about their health.

Flu Found Resistant to Main Antiviral Drug
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:28:51 GMT

Health officials are trying to figure out why virtually all the flu in the U.S. this season is resistant to the leading antiviral drug.

Illinois Panel Calls for Impeachment of Governor
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:42:53 GMT

An investigative committee of the Illinois House of Representatives recommended the impeachment of the state’s embattled governor, Rod R. Blagojevich.

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Yahoo
Democrats criticize Obama's proposed tax cuts (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:02:13 GMT

President-elect Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - President-elect Barack Obama's proposed tax cuts ran into opposition Thursday from senators in his own party who said they wouldn't do much to stimulate the economy or create jobs. Senators from both parties agreed that Congress should do something to stimulate the economy. But Democratic senators emerging from a private meeting of the Senate Finance Committee criticized business and individual tax cuts in Obama's stimulus plan.

Obama warns of dire consequences without stimulus (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:02:19 GMT

President-elect Barack Obama speaks about the economy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - President-elect Barack Obama urged Congress Thursday to work with him "day and night, on weekends if necessary" to approve the largest taxpayer-funded stimulus ever, warning in almost apocalyptic terms that a dire economic future was certain without it.

UN, Red Cross curtail Gaza aid, criticize Israel (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:02:24 GMT

Fire and smoke is seen from Israeli miltary operations in Gaza City, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Lebanese militants fired at least three rockets into northern Israel early Thursday, ripping through a crowded nursing home and threatening to open a new front for the Jewish state as it pushed forward with a bloody offensive in the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 700 people. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)AP - The U.N. and the Red Cross curtailed aid shipments in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after accusing Israeli forces of firing on their drivers, killing one. The threat of a wider conflict arose when militants in Lebanon fired two rockets into northern Israel.

Prosecutors say Madoff was ready to send out $173M (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:12:33 GMT

Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff leaves U.S. District court after a bail hearing in New York, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Prosecutors on Monday said Madoff violated bail conditions by mailing about $1 million worth of jewelry and other assets to relatives and should be jailed without bail. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Prosecutors said Thursday that investigators found 100 signed checks worth $173 million in Bernard Madoff's office desk that he was ready to send out to his closest family and friends at the time of his arrest last month in what is alleged to be largest financial fraud in history.

Shooting by Oakland, Calif., officer sparks violent protests (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:09:03 GMT

Audrena Gilbert, center in purple, sister of Oscar Grant is hugged by activist Dereca Blackmon, center, during a protest of the shooting death of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. Grant was shot and killed by a police officer after an altercation on a BART train station platform in Oakland on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - Heavy police presence greeted Bay Area Rapid Transit commuters Thursday, a day after more than 100 people were arrested in violent protests over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a transit police officer.

Northwest flooding closes roads, stalls commerce (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:51:02 GMT

Interstate 5 is covered by the flooding Chehalis River Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2009, in Chehalis, Wash. Rain and high winds lashed Washington state Wednesday, causing widespread avalanches, mudslides, flooding and road closures from rapid snowmelt and the three main highways across the Cascade Range were closed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Floods, mudslides and avalanches in the Pacific Northwest kept tens of thousands of people from their homes Thursday, brought freight trains to a standstill and stranded hundreds of trucks along the major highways that link Seattle's busy ports with markets around the country.

Mosquitoes match wing beats before mating (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:27:14 GMT

AP - Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes — the ones that spread diseases like yellow and dengue fever — alter their wing vibrations in a mating signal.
Travolta plans private memorial for son in Florida (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:26:36 GMT

A florist delivery worker carries a wreath of flowers at the entrance to Jumbolair Aviation Estates, where actor John Travolta and his family have a home Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 near Ocala, Fla. Friends and relatives are expected for a ceremony Thursday to be held for the death of the Travolta's sixteen year old son Jett, who died while in the Bahamas. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)AP - John Travolta and his family were expected to host a private memorial service Thursday for their son, 16-year-old Jett Travolta, at their home in a central Florida gated community.

Man allegedly caused flats with nails in driveways (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:57:55 GMT

AP - A 60-year-old man has been causing flat tires for two years by tossing roofing nails onto the driveways of people he didn't like, police said Thursday. Michael Delisio, of West Haverstraw, has been charged with harassment, criminal tampering and mischief, said Stony Point police Lt. Peter Quinn.
AP source: Smoltz agrees to deal with Red Sox (AP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:24:14 GMT

This Sept. 7, 2007 file photo shows Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz throwing against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game at Turner Field in Atlanta. Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, a stunning end to his long career with the Atlanta Braves. The deal was expected to be finalized later Thursday Jan. 8, 2009.(AP Photo/Gregory Smith, File)AP - After more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, John Smoltz is likely to finish his stellar career wearing a different uniform. In a stunning end to one of baseball's longest runs, Smoltz reached preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox after failing to work out a deal to return for his 22nd season with the Braves.

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:38 GMT

President-elect Barack Obama at a news conference in Chicago, December 7, 2008. (Jeff Haynes/Reuters)Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: Senators (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:34:14 GMT

People taking the Long Island Foreclosure Tour arrive at a foreclosed home for sale in New Hyde Park, New York in this May 17, 2008 file photo. Citigroup could soon agree to principles that would let troubled borrowers save their homes through bankruptcy, sources familiar with the talks said on Thursday, while industry groups are easing their opposition to the plan. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)Reuters - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a controversial rewrite of U.S. bankruptcy law aimed at helping troubled mortgage borrowers, three Democratic senators said on Thursday.

U. N. agency, Red Cross criticize Israel as Gaza toll hits 765 (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:01:02 GMT

Israeli soldiers take their positions during Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip January 8, 2009, in this picture released by Israel's Defence Forces (IDF). (Doron Keren/IDF/Handout/Reuters)Reuters - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip faced worsening conditions on Thursday after two aid drivers were killed and their U.N. agency halted work, saying staff were at risk from Israeli forces fighting Hamas militants.

Wal-Mart and other retailers warn after weak December (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:02:33 GMT

A customer shops at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas, June 5, 2008. (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters)Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

Madoff had $173 million in checks ready, U.S. says (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:17:29 GMT

Bernard Madoff is escorted from Federal Court in New York January 5, 2009. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - Accused swindler Bernard Madoff had signed checks totaling more than $173 million in his office desk ready to be sent out before his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

Russia agrees monitoring for gas shipments: EU (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:46:21 GMT

A man works near a pressure gauge at a district heating plant in Skopje January 8, 2009. (Ognen Teofilovski/Reuters)Reuters - Russia has agreed the deployment of monitors to oversee gas supplies to the European Union via Ukraine, clearing the way for the resumption of gas supplies, the Czech EU presidency said in a statement on Thursday.

U.S. panel warns Pentagon on nuclear deterrence (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:47:47 GMT

Reuters - The U.S. nuclear deterrent that kept a tense peace during the Cold War is in danger of losing credibility among allied nations that look to the United States for security, a Pentagon panel said on Thursday.
European pessimism grows as U.S. retail disappoints (Reuters)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:35:35 GMT

People walk past the Bank of England in central London, January 8, 2009. (Rob Bodman/Reuters)Reuters - Economic weakness in Europe worsened and disappointing sales from Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, knocked financial markets lower on Thursday, strengthening the case for government stimulus and new rate cuts.

Gaza war toll rises (AFP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:16:09 GMT

Palestinian protestors throw stones at Israeli soldiers following a demonstration in the West Bank village of Bilin. The main UN Palestinian relief agency halted work in Gaza on Thursday after a driver was killed and the death toll from Israel's war on Hamas rose to more than 760 after dozens of bodies were found in the rubble.(AFP/Abbas Momani)AFP - The main UN Palestinian relief agency halted work in Gaza on Thursday after a driver was killed and the death toll from Israel's war on Hamas rose to more than 760 after dozens of bodies were found in the rubble.

Russia, Ukraine gas talks collapse amid dispute over monitors (AFP)
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:59:45 GMT

A man warms himself near a stove in a bar in the town of Belovo, Bulgaria. EU-sponsored talks collapsed Thursday between Russia and Ukraine on resolving a gas dispute that has cut supplies to Europe in the midst of a bitterly cold winter, with Moscow blamed for the failure.(AFP/Boryana Katsarova)AFP - EU-sponsored talks collapsed Thursday between Russia and Ukraine on resolving a gas dispute that has cut supplies to Europe in the midst of a bitterly cold winter, with Moscow blamed for the failure.

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CNN
Violence erupts after slain father laid to rest
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:35:06 EST

Protests erupted shortly after a young man killed by an Oakland, California, subway police officer was laid to rest, according to local media and iReporters. Footage from CNN affiliate KTVU-TV showed demonstrators rampaging through the streets protesting the death of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old father who was killed on New Year's Day in a crowded train station.
Panel leans toward impeaching Blagojevich
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:24:06 EST

An investigative committee of the Illinois General Assembly has recommended that the House of Representatives impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Obama wants 'dramatic action' on economy
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:20:40 EST

President-elect Barack Obama said today Congress must take "dramatic action" on his economic aid package as soon as possible, warning that failure to do so would have devastating long-term consequences for the nation. "In short, a bad situation could become dramatically worse," he said.
Mortgage rates dip to all-time low
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:53 EST

Mortgage rates fell to another all-time low, declining for the tenth consecutive week.
Navy creates force to fight pirates
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:09:00 EST

The U.S. Navy has started a force to battle pirates attacking ships in and near the Gulf of Aden off Somalia's coast, the U.S. Fifth Fleet said Thursday.
Is Microsoft giving up on Vista?
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:19:14 EST

Microsoft has announced that a beta version of Windows 7 will be available for download beginning Friday. The news suggests the world's largest software maker may be giving up efforts to rehabilitate its often-maligned Vista operating system. "We are on track to deliver the best version of Windows ever," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show.
Questions surround shooting of baseballer's son
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:21:48 EST

Robbie Tolan sits in a Houston, Texas, hospital bed with a bullet from a police officer's gun lodged in his liver. The son of a famed baseball player was shot in his own driveway.
Israel killed aid workers, U.N. says
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:17:31 EST

The Israeli air force intensified its operations across Gaza overnight, launching strikes against approximately 60 targets in the Palestinian territory, a military spokesman said Thursday.
Bergen: How Bush botched terror war
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:09:01 EST

President-elect Barack Obama and his foreign policy advisers and speechwriters are wrestling with one of the most important speeches of his presidency, his inaugural address.
College championship a political football
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:50:21 EST

Since its inception in 1998, the NCAA's Bowl Championship Series has weathered criticism from nearly all directions.
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Time
Obama's Stimulus: Jump-Starting His Long-Term Agenda
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST

Instead of temporary measures meant to prop up the sagging economy over the next two years, much of what has been proposed looks like a laundry list of the President-elect's campaign promises
Prospects for a Truce Still Dim in Gaza
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:40:00 EST

Both Israel and Hamas want a cease-fire, but neither side is ready to accept the other's terms, and each believes that it can strengthen its position by fighting on
New Data Says House Prices May Be Nearing a Bottom
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:57:13 EST

An important indicator of home values suggests it may be time to buy
Dying for Journalism: Lasantha Wickrematunge of Sri Lanka
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:57:14 EST

In the war ravaged island, Wickrematunge was a fearless and irrepressible goad to the powerful. His death sends a chill through the journalistic world
The Bush Administration's Most Despicable Act
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST

Bush's sanctioning of torture was his most callous, despicable act. It should be his lasting legacy
Why Can't Big Oil Match Hugo ChÁvez?
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:30:00 EST

Venezuela's President withdraws his free heating oil program for needy Americans - then changes his mind. But the profitable oil companies still say "humbug"
The Great California Fiscal Earthquake
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST

The state is facing a gigantic deficit and life in the country's richest and most populous state isn't going to be the same
Why Are Deer Being Smuggled into Texas?
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST

The hunting industry is going for more trophy-worthy prey, prompting some to import illegal stock - along with the threat of disease
Pakistan Continues to Resist India Pressure on Mumbai
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:40:00 EST

Offering limited cooperation but mindful of antagonizing its security establishment, Islamabad will not extradite terror suspects demanded by India
Where Has Bernie Madoff Buried His Loot?
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:30:00 EST

The government guesses Madoff's liquid assets to be $850 million, but he could have hidden money
Learning More About Levitation
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

Harvard and NIH scientists levitate nanoparticles, opening the door for the development medical devices, batteries and electrical switches with levitating parts
Russia's Gazprom Diplomacy: Turning Off Europe's Heat
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:40:00 EST

Countries across Europe experience an icy chill as the dispute between Russia and Ukraine over gas supplies drags on
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NPR
Unemployment Numbers Examined
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

This week, ADP showed private companies cut almost 700,000 jobs in December. A Labor Department report showed a drop in the number of people filing new claims for unemployment. On Friday, the unemployment rate is expected to jump, perhaps to 7 percent.
Obama To Congress: Act On Stimulus Plan
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

President-elect Obama said congressional inaction on his economic stimulus package could make a bad situation dramatically worse. In a speech at George Mason University, outside Washington, Obama blamed the economic crisis on "an era of profound irresponsibility."
Deficit Projections Spur Debt Fears
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

The Congressional Budget Office is predicting a $1.2 trillion federal deficit for 2009, a record both in dollars and as a percentage of the gross domestic product. Many people are concerned high deficits will push overall debt levels dangerously high.
U.N. Official In Gaza Discusses Aid Suspension
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

The U.N. Relief And Works Agency has suspended operations in the Gaza Strip after one of its drivers was killed by Israeli fire. John Ging, UNRWA's director of operations in Gaza, talks about what happened and the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Oakland Transit Shooting Sparks Riot
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

The fatal shooting of an unarmed man by a police officer on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train is raising tensions in Oakland, Calif. On Wednesday night, a riot followed a peaceful demonstration as protesters set dumpsters on fire and broke windows.
U.N. Agency Suspends Work In Gaza
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

A U.N. aid agency working to provide aid to Gaza has suspended operations after one of its truck drivers was killed by Israeli fire. Earlier, Israel declared another brief lull to allow in humanitarian supplies. Meanwhile, three rockets launched from Lebanon landed in Israel.
A Look At Gaza's Tunnels
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

The Islamist group Hamas is known to use tunnels on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip to smuggle weapons and other goods into the territory. Christian Science Monitor reporter Dan Murphy, who has spent time with workers who dig the tunnels, offers his insight.
Burris Testifies In Illinois House
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Roland Burris has testified before the Illinois House committee that is expected to recommend impeachment for Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Lawmakers want to know how Burris got picked to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. Blagojevich was arrested last month on corruption charges.
'WaMu Wake' Lets Workers Mark End Of Era
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:49:00 -0500

Washington Mutual employees in Seattle threw a "WaMu Wake" at a bar to celebrate the end of their careers and employment with the now-defunct savings and loan. More than 9,200 employees will be laid off as JPMorgan Chase takes control of the bank and its assets.
Mood In Cuba Today A Mix of Frustration, Pride
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:30:00 -0500

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's ascent to power in Cuba. Now, the country faces tough economic times. Many are frustrated by the communist system, but others still feel a sense of pride in and loyalty to the "revolution."
Citigroup Anti-Foreclosure Plan Would Alter Loans
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:49:00 -0500

Democratic senators and Citigroup Inc. have agreed on a plan to let bankruptcy judges alter home loans in an effort to prevent foreclosures. The lawmakers said they expected other lenders to follow.
Obama's Remarks On Stimulating The U.S. Economy
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:52:00 -0500

President-elect Barack Obama laid out his vision for an economic stimulus plan Thursday at George Mason University. Read his prepared remarks.
At CES, Music Gadgets To Groove By
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Music is in the air at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Companies have developed a range of gadgets for your ears and your eyes to make listening to music and talking on the phone as easy as pushing a button.
Texas Town Works To Avoid 'Spillover' From Mexico Killings
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500

The drug cartel violence in Mexico is impacting the relationships between Mexican and American border towns. Beto O'Rourke, a city representative of El Paso, Texas explains how the city is struggling with the after effects of the violence.
Gaza Violence Puts Psychiatrists On Alert
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500

The conflict in Gaza is one of the worst clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in decades. But for people who live in the region, outbursts of violence have been part of everyday life. Two mental health professional — Dr. Nancy DuBrow, of the Center for International Studies and Danny Brahm, of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psycho trauma in Jerusalem — discuss the affect of violence on mental health.
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