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After Quake, Haiti Seeks Better Business Climate
Haiti's small business elite sees January's earthquake as an opportunity, but not just to make money. They say it's a chance to refashion the corrupt, inefficient way things are done in Haiti, while marshaling international support to boost the country's industries.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:26:00 -0500

South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts
The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 -0500

Global University Eliminates Barriers To Education
At University of the People, students from across the globe have access to free online classes in business administration and computer science. The school has attracted about 380 students from 81 countries. But in order to survive, the university needs more to enroll, its founder says.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:02:00 -0500

Athletes' Case May Rewrite Money Rules For NCAA
An antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA seeks a potential payday for athletes who have been merchandised. The case over the use of players' likenesses in video games and memorabilia may change the essence of the NCAA. What if college players were no longer seen as amateurs?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:02:00 -0500

Afghan Women Wary Of Overtures To Taliban
Taliban rule was a dark period for women in Afghanistan, and they want to make sure their fears are not forgotten as the new government in Kabul tries to find ways to make peace with the fighters.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

Texting While Driving: Put The Thumbs Away
Some drivers admit to texting while driving despite the known dangers of distraction. And it isn't just young drivers. Some studies show the biggest growth in texting is among people ages 35 and older.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 -0500

Fear Of Taliban Hinders U.S. Efforts In Marjah
U.S. Marines are now trying to build relationships with local people after gaining ground in the southern Afghanistan area of Marjah. But after two years of Taliban control, the group's presence is still deeply felt — especially the threats sent in "night letters" to those who cooperate with foreigners.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0500

Pennsylvania Woman Indicted On Terrorism Charges
Colleen R. LaRose is accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even agreeing to move to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist, prosecutors said Tuesday. She called herself JihadJane in a YouTube video in which she said she was "desperate" to ease the suffering of Muslims, the indictment said.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:53:00 -0500

New Law In Myanmar Bars Suu Kyi From Election
The law excludes anyone convicted by a court from participating in elections. The Nobel laureate, who has spent 14 of the past 20 years in detention, was convicted last August of violating the terms of her house arrest by briefly sheltering an American who swam to her lakeside residence.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:28:00 -0500

Massa Says Groping Of Male Staffer 'Not Sexual'
Asked on Glenn Beck's Fox News Channel show, the former New York congressman said his actions toward a male staffer at a birthday party might have been misinterpreted. "I should have never allowed myself to be as familiar with my staff as I was," he told Beck.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:00 -0500

Former Rep. Eric Massa Probed For Groping 'Multiple' Male Staffers
The Washington Post is reporting that there was more than the single allegation that Massa had harassed a male staffer staffer. Indeed, the WaPo reports, Massa was being investigated "for allegations that he groped multiple male staffers working in his office, according to three sources familiar with the probe."
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:05:00 -0500

Rove's Memoir: 'The Empire Strikes Back'?
Karl Rove released a memoir Tuesday that many reviewers criticized as being more defense of George W. Bush-era policies than revealing look at the legendary operative once dubbed "Bush's Brain." But most political memoirs share a similar aim: to get a jump on shaping history as it's written.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500

Suspect In Airport Security Breach Pleads Guilty
Haisong Jiang said he slipped under a rope barrier at Newark Airport to say goodbye to his girlfriend. The Jan. 3 breach led TSA to shut down the terminal for six hours, stranding thousands of passengers and costing airlines millions. Jiang agreed to pay a $500 fine, plus additional court costs, and perform 100 hours of community service.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:45:00 -0500

Official Condom Design: New York's New Sex Symbol
You've heard of official state flowers, but an official condom? New York City's health department, which distributes 40 million free condoms a year, held a contest for a new limited-edition wrapper. The winning design, announced Tuesday, will likely become one of the most recognized logos in New York.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:01:00 -0500

States Square Off Against Amazon Over Sales Tax
The Supreme Court has said that retailers can't be expected to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence. But as states struggle with huge budget deficits, they want to collect on the billions of dollars of taxes they say online shoppers owe.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:47:00 -0500

SeaWorld Trainer's Family Wants Video Suppressed
The family of a SeaWorld Orlando trainer who was drowned by a killer whale after a Feb. 24 performance, is gearing up for a legal battle to prevent video footage of the incident from appearing online or on television, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
Tue, 09 March 2010 09:31:33 EST

Pa. Woman Charged With Recruiting Jihadist Fighters
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged in federal court with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements to a government official and attempted identity theft.
Tue, 09 March 2010 18:43:36 EST

N.Y. Chef Makes Cheese From Breast Milk
Daniel Angerer is used to getting attention over the food that comes out of his restaurant Klee Brasserie, but the New York chef is making more headlines than ever over a new dish ? that instead comes out of his fiance's brassiere.
Wed, 10 March 2010 00:21:44 EST

Calling In the Bounty Hunters
Obama announces bipartisan-backed high-tech group to crack down on waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid
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Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:25 EST

Cops: Missing Oil Exec's Body Found in Mississippi River
Police confirm the body pulled from the Mississippi River Tuesday is missing Houston oil executive Douglas Schantz.
Tue, 09 March 2010 15:30:57 EST

Pa. Gas Pumper Dies After Static Electricity Starts Fire
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a gas station patron died when static electricity ignited a fire as he filled up his tank.
Tue, 09 March 2010 14:15:23 EST

Dozen Centuries-Old Shipwrecks Found in Baltic Sea
A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks ? some of them unusually well-preserved ? have been found in the Baltic sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany, Swedish experts said Tuesday.
Tue, 09 March 2010 14:37:13 EST

Producer Pleads Guilty in Letterman Extortion Case

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

LIVESHOTS: Who Writes Your Kids' Textbooks?- Full Coverage of Texas Textbook Battle

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

LIVESHOTS: Gates: Marjah Strategy a 'Game-Changer'

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Massa Tells Beck: 'I Forced Myself Out'

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Sen. Scott Brown to Release Memoirs Next Year

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Obama Judicial Nominee Supported Killer

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

7 Useful Google Services You Have Not Tried Yet

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

LIVESHOTS: Gibson on Health Care March in D.C.

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Senate Staffers Warned to Stay Clear of Drudge Report- Reid Welcomes Third Party Senate Contenders

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Legislation to Extend Jobless Benefits Clears Hurdle

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Chief Justice: State of the Union Scene 'Troubling'

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Obama's New Mission for NASA Sets Off Criticism

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Teens Look to Reagan at Conservative Conference

Wed, 10 March 2010 00:20:27 EST

Anger Over Farrah Snub
Ryan O'Neal and Fawcett's close friends speak out against Academy's decision to omit her from tribute to lost stars at Sunday's Oscars ceremony
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Survival Tactics
SLIDESHOW: One member of Congress says it's time for a pay cut. Here's how YOU think lawmakers can survive on less
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Stars Show Their Stuff
SEXY STYLE: Christina Hendricks and Katy Perry were two of the sexy stars showing off on Hollywood's biggest night | OSCAR'S WORST DRESSED
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Guess the Celeb Shoe
SLIDESHOW: Think you have what it takes to match the shoe to the mystery celebrity? Take our 'Who Does the Shoe Belong To?' quiz and find out
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

LiLo: Queen of Drama?
SLIDESHOW: With news that the star is suing E-Trade over commercial she claims mocked her, take a look back at her extreme highs and lows | LOHAN NO 'MILKAHOLIC'
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Stars With Stalkers
SLIDESHOW: From Vh1's Dr. Drew to Halle Berry, these stars learned the downside of fame when crazed fans crossed the line from admiration into dangerous obsession
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

If Sean Had His Way ...
Penn wants prison for journalists who call Hugo Chavez a dictator —hopes people who question actor's work in Haiti 'die screaming of rectal cancer'
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Jimi's Music Still Rockin'?
PLAY/SKIP: New music from the late Jimi Hendrix is out this week, but is it worth your dollar? Check out our picks for the best and worst of the week's releases
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

'Revenge of the Nerds'
THEN/NOW: Anthony Edwards went on to win a Golden Globe for his role in 'ER,' but what about the rest of America's favorite nerds and their frat boy nemeses?
Tue, 09 March 2010 17:28:01 EST

Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt on their chances of meeting the White House's March 18 deadline for voting on a stalled healthcare overhaul, but said they are moving as fast as they can.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:23:35 -0500

Visiting Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 more homes on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, announced in the middle of his visit to help revive peace negotiations.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:44:39 -0500

Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius
LOS ANGELES/DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota dispatched teams on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier, as the automaker struggled to reassure consumers shaken by its recall crisis.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:02:33 -0500

UK PM Brown warns of bumpy economic road ahead
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sees risks to the economic recovery and says it is not the moment to change course as he prepares for an election by June.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:20:26 -0500

Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leader of the House of Representatives -- a persuasive arm-twister and deal maker -- faces her toughest challenge yet in the coming weeks: getting 216 votes to pass final legislation revamping the U.S. healthcare system.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:02:48 -0500

Economists trim 2011 U.S. growth forecast
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economists raised their forecast for economic growth in 2010 in March, the third straight monthly rise, while trimming their growth forecast for 2011, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:59 -0500

Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, making a final push for healthcare reform, will back bipartisan plans to stamp out waste in government-run medical programs for the old and needy, the White House said on Tuesday.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:09:20 -0500

Accused Letterman extortionist pleads guilty
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A television producer pleaded guilty Tuesday to trying to extort $2 million from U.S. talk show host David Letterman by threatening to reveal his affairs with women who worked on his late-night program on CBS.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:03:09 -0500

Bali bombing suspect killed: Indonesia president
CANBERRA (Reuters) - A leading Southeast Asian militant, wanted for the 2002 Bali bombings, was the man killed in police raids in Jakarta, Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:41:22 -0500

9/11 suspects should face civilian court, U.N. envoys say
GENEVA (Reuters) - United Nations human rights investigators called on the Obama administration on Tuesday to prosecute the accused September 11 masterminds in a civilian court, declaring that U.S. military tribunals would not be fair.