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2010.03.20

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British Airways cabin crew members went on strike Saturday, leaving thousands of would-be passengers' travel plans during the next two weeks up in the air. Read more »

Catholic sex abuse scandal goes global

2010.03.20

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As Pope Benedict XVI wound down his first visit to the United States in 2008, the U.S. Catholic Church's news service noted that the pontiff had achieved his top objective for the trip by personally apologizing to Americans who had been sexually abused by priests. Read more »

Obama gambles on health care vote

'Super mosquito' could fight malaria

U.S. senator: Probe Lehman

Pope finalizes pedophile priests letter

Argentina state OKs chemical castration

Catholic sex abuse scandal goes global

Drug criminals block roads in Mexico

'Super mosquito' could fight Malaria

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Pope's letter on Irish abuse due

2010.03.20

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The Vatican is due to publish a letter from Pope Benedict to Irish Catholics, seeking forgiveness for paedophile scandals by priests. Read more »

US moots official data 'YouTube'

2010.03.20

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Countries should be judged on their willingness to open up public data, the US technology chief tells the BBC. Read more »

BA cabin crew begin strike action

Obama hails 'historic' health bid

BA crew to strike as talks fail

Obama hails 'historic' health bid

Day in pictures

Pound falls on 'recession risk'

Abuse claims in Pope's ex-diocese

Church in trouble

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House Democrats to meet Obama on Saturday (Reuters)

2010.03.19

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Reuters - President Barack Obama will travel to Capitol Hill on Saturday to meet with Democrats in the House of Representatives on the eve of that chamber's expected vote on a healthcare overhaul, the White House said on Friday. Read more »

A look at the health care overhaul bill (AP)

Final health bill omits some of Obama's promises (AP)

World diplomats urge resumption of Mideast talks (AP)

Obama, Democrats lobbying hard for health vote (AP)

Protesters target lawmaker, even though he agrees with them (McClatchy Newspapers)

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Judge orders renegotiation of 9/11 settlement (AP)

2010.03.19

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AP - A federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.

House GOP calls for Fannie, Freddie phase out (Reuters)

Boeing accelerates production of 747, 777 models (AP)

Stocks fall as worries about Greek debt return (AP)

EU seeks firm Greek aid plan (Reuters)

Syms names Joel Feigenbaum integration chief (AP)

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Apple Files Patent for Mobile Social Networking (NewsFactor)

2010.03.19

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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 the U.S. Patent & Trade Office describing a social-network application dubbed iGroups. Read more »

Microsoft Eases Windows XP Mode Requirements (NewsFactor)

The Great Nintendo DS School Invasion (PC World)

Ncomputing's Chip Brings Windows Applications to TVs (PC World)

Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools (AP)

Fargo floods turn farm fields into sprawling lakes (AP)

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NCAA: Missouri ready to bump Clemson (AP)

2010.03.19

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AP - Missouri appears ready to hand Clemson coach Oliver Purnell a familiar outcome. His teams have been bumped from the first round of the NCAA tournament the past three years at Clemson, his two teams at Dayton lost in the opening round, and his only team at Old Dominion to make the field lost in the first round.

Santana struggles against Twins in Mets' 7-3 loss (AP)

Grant, Johnson lead Purdue past Siena 72-64 (AP)

Logano wins 1st pole of career at Bristol (AP)

No plan B, say Columbia, ahead of Cav's SanRemo defence (AFP)

Toms says right shoulder needs surgery (AP)

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Newborn baby found dead in Wales raising fears for mum

Roman Polanski lawyers want misconduct inquiry against officials

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New species of dinosaur discovered in China

John Terry's dad arrested for allegedly selling cocaine in a bar

Boy, 5, in 4-mile SUV joyride down dual carriageway

Yob used 'weapon dog' to murder schoolboy

Petrol 'up to 124p a litre by Easter'

Court: Anna Nicole Smith gets none of oil fortune (AP)

2010.03.19

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AP - A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Anna Nicole Smith's estate will get none of the more than $300 million the late Playboy model claimed a Texas billionaire to whom she was briefly married meant to leave her after he died.

Court: Anna Nicole Smith gets none of oil fortune (AP)

Court rules against Anna Nicole Smith in estate (Reuters)

McLachlan to release first album in seven years (Reuters)

FCC kicks off cable-broadcaster review (Reuters)

Neil Young documentary captures raw energy of live show (Reuters)

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Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU (HealthDay)

2010.03.19

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HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with the H1N1 (swine) flu were 13 times more likely to become critically ill than non-pregnant women infected with H1N1, according to a report from researchers in Australia and New Zealand.

Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned (HealthDay)

Health Tip: Medications and Breast Feeding (HealthDay)

Selenium Could Shield Against Diabetes (HealthDay)

Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk (HealthDay)

FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids (HealthDay)

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