Vote on Health Bill Today Caps a Journey Back From the Brink
That President Obama has come within a whisper of passing historic social legislation is remarkable in itself. But the story of how he did it is not his alone.
New York Times Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:50:13 GMT
Democrats Predict Slim Margin in Health Vote Sunday
Democrats said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin.
New York Times Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:56:34 GMT
Stage set for historic health care reform vote
The House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a sweeping health care reform bill already passed by the Senate. If the bill is approved, President Obama will sign it into law. If the House makes any changes, it will be taken up by the Senate.
CNN Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:00:59 EDT
Volcano Erupts in Iceland, Hundreds Evacuated
Volcano erupts in southern Iceland; hundreds evacuated, but no damage or injuries reported
ABC News Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:31:07 -0400
Dems Predict Historic House Vote on Health Care
Democrats predict historic victory in House vote on health care, but a united GOP fights on
ABC News Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:36:06 -0400
Thai protest talks on Monday, analysts doubt deal
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Opposition activists prepared for talks on Monday with Thailand's government to seek a way out of an political conflict, but with neither side willing to budge, a swift resolution seems unlikely.
Reuters Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:08:01 -0400
Iraqi PM calls for manual vote recount
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, whose coalition leads in several provinces, has called for a manual recount of the votes cast in the tight parliamentary elections.
CNN Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:32:38 EDT
Volcano erupts in Iceland
A volcano erupted beneath a glacier in south Iceland, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people.
CNN Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:30:28 EDT
Ethiopia PM wants to jam VOA signals
American officials have condemned plans by the Ethiopian prime minister to block U.S.-funded Voice of America broadcasts in Amharic, the main local language.
CNN Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:16:17 EDT
Are the Democrats on the Verge of Health Care Victory?
Pelosi seems to be on the cusp of success, with various news media tallies indicating she will have enough votes to declare victory by Sunday evening.
Time Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:15:00 EST
In Morocco, a Crackdown on Christian Aid Workers
In recent weeks, the Moroccan government has raided Christian-run orphanagesand deported Christian aid workers -- a surprise move in a liberal Muslimcountry
Time Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:10:00 EST
And Justice for Some: L.A.'s Shrinking Court System
America's largest trial court system is undergoing severe shrinkage because of California's budget crisis. Is this a preview of things to come for the rest of the U.S.?
Time Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:25:00 EST
Minister: China likely to see trade deficit
China is likely to see a trade deficit in March, the country's commerce minister said in Beijing, rejecting calls to appreciate the value of the yuan currency.
CNN Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:11:14 EDT
Brown picks up union endorsements
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown ramped up his attacks on former eBay CEO Meg Whitman on Saturday, saying she has proposed policies to put California "in the loving embrace of Wall Street" while trying to "scapegoat" immigrants and silence...
SF Gate Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:07:34 PDT
Victim in crash at Muni platform ID'd
Authorities today identified a 53-year-old transient who was killed in San Francisco early Friday when an allegedly drunken driver crashed into a truck then veered into the victim near a Muni platform. George Schaeffer was crushed when Dwain Davis, 36, of....
SF Gate Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:07:32 PDT
Canada golden in Paralympic curling
Canada's wheelchair curling team held off a hard-charging South Korean rink for an 8-7 win in the gold-medal game at the Vancouver Paralympics on Saturday.
CBC Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:18:57 EDT
Klitschko KOs Chambers to keep titles
World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko knocked out U.S. challenger Eddie Chambers with five seconds remaining in the 12th and final round to defend his IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
CNN Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:57:39 EDT
Woolstencroft wins 5th Paralympic gold
Lauren Woolstencroft of North Vancouver, B.C., won the standing super-combined race at the Paralympics to earn her fifth gold medal of the games.
CBC Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:44:17 EDT
Democrats say they have votes to pass healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives said on Saturday they had secured enough support to pass a sweeping healthcare overhaul and would dump a controversial plan to avoid a direct vote on the Senate bill.
Reuters Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:28:45 -0400
Pope's shame and remorse over Irish child sex abuse
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict apologized on Saturday to victims of child sex abuse by clergy in Ireland and ordered an official inquiry there to try to stem a scandal gripping the Catholic Church which has swept across Europe.
Reuters Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:31:33 -0400
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