House Dems hope to have votes on health care – USA Today


The Guardian

House Dems hope to have votes on health care
USA Today
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer vowed on NBC's Meet the Press that Democrats will have the votes when they go to the floor. The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, meanwhile, told ABC that the party has the votes in hand. ...
Democratic leadership: "We've got the votes."Los Angeles Times
Democrats Have Votes to Pass Health Bill, Leaders SayBloomberg
US Democrats confident will have healthcare votesReuters
Washington Post -CBS News -The Guardian
all 11,961 news articles »

House heads for close healthcare vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives headed for a close vote on a landmark healthcare overhaul on Sunday, with Democratic leaders predicting victory on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority.

States take aim to block healthcare plan

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - As the Congress once again rallies to pass healthcare reform legislation, momentum is growing in many states to pass laws to block the changes -- a move that could lead to a legal battle over states' sovereignty.

California governor’s race to set spending record

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The California governor's race is on track to be the most expensive nonpresidential election in U.S. history, sparking a debate over money and influence that could become the campaign's defining issue.

‘Israel won’t change its policies’ – Jerusalem Post


Washington Post

'Israel won't change its policies'
Jerusalem Post
By JPOST.COM STAFF Ahead of US visit, PM stresses J'lem building is no different from Tel Aviv. Israeli will neither change policies that have been upheld by its various governments since 1967 nor halt construction in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Binyamin ...
UN chief pledges support for GazaBBC News
Netanyahu: Building in Jerusalem is like building in Tel AvivHa'aretz
UN chief says Gaza suffering unacceptableYnetnews
Atlanta Journal Constitution -Washington Post -Inquirer.net
all 1,328 news articles »

Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier – Telegraph.co.uk


Times Online

Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier
Telegraph.co.uk
by Our Foreign Staff Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beside a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. ...
Volcano erupts in IcelandCNN International
Iceland volcano prompts evacuationsAljazeera.net
Volcano erupts near Eyjafjallajoekull in south IcelandBBC News
Times Online -World Daily News -ABC News
all 351 news articles »

Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope’s letter fails to heal – Telegraph.co.uk


The Guardian

Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope's letter fails to heal
Telegraph.co.uk
Victims of abuse at the hands of priests in Ireland are not satisfied by the Pope's letter of apology. By Carissa Casey in Dublin Marie Collins is still a practising Catholic despite years of pain and frustration fighting the Irish Catholic hierarchy. ...
Pope Benedict accused of ignoring abuse allegations against HullermanTimes Online
Church victims demand actionAljazeera.net
Arrogant, corrupt, secretive – the Catholic church failed to tackle evilThe Guardian
Reuters -ABC Online -CNN
all 2,765 news articles »

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.

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.

St. Mary’s Knocks Out Villanova – New York Times


National Post

St. Mary's Knocks Out Villanova
New York Times
PROVIDENCE, RI — Villanova looked vulnerable to an upset from the beginning of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats played flat and looked uninterested for most of their first-round victory over 15th-seeded Robert Morris on Thursday and ...
With help from the bank, St. Mary's beats Villanova to reach Sweet 16San Francisco Chronicle
NCAA: Murray State takes lead vs. ButlerAtlanta Journal Constitution
Saint Mary's stuns 'Nova to advance to Sweet 16Boston Herald
Central Florida News 13 -BusinessWeek -Sportsrageous
all 1,476 news articles »