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![]() Yahoo! News: Top Stories Top Stories Obama using 'bounty hunters' to root out fraud (AP) AP - President Barack Obama said Tuesday he'll bring in high-tech bounty hunters to help root out health care fraud, grabbing a populist idea with bipartisan backing in his final push to overhaul the system. Car detectives crowd around Monday's runaway Prius (AP) AP - The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved hybrid. Biden's West Bank tour clouded by settlement plans (AP) AP - Israel's new plan to build 1,600 homes for Jews in east Jerusalem is overshadowing Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the West Bank. Taliban claim suicide attack on NATO-Afghan base (AP) AP - The Taliban claimed responsibility Wednesday for a suicide bombing inside a NATO-Afghan base in eastern Afghanistan that killed two international service members. Aid group attacked in northwest Pakistan; 5 dead (AP) AP - Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of an international aid group in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people working for the organization, police said. Massa denies he sexually groped male staffer (AP) AP - Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, offered contradictory explanations for his behavior Tuesday, acknowledging he groped a male staffer in a non-sexual way but later denying any groping. Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadists online (AP) AP - A suburban woman "desperate to do something" to help suffering Muslims has been 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. Workers urge faster rebuilding at ground zero site (AP) AP - Hundreds of construction workers raised a rallying cry of "Build it now!" on Tuesday, gathering with elected officials at the World Trade Center site to urge a quick rebuilding of the complex. Fawcett omission from Oscar segment no accident (AP) AP - The executive director of the film academy said Tuesday that Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the Academy Awards' In Memoriam segment because the actress was better known as a TV star. Dunleavy, Los Angeles Clippers sever ties (AP) AP - Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager. ![]() Reuters: Top News Reuters.com is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including personal finance and stocks. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world's media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ![]() ![]() washingtonpost.com - Today's Highlights Common set of school standards to be offered Blueprint from nation's governors and state school chiefs is a crucial step in Obama's campaign to raise academic standards across the country. Massa staffers reported groping Allegations date back at least a year, and involve "pattern of behavior and physical harassment." Beck not tickled pink by Massa SKETCH | Just seven minutes into the hour-long interview, things had already gone very wrong. Dispute could mar Iraqi election Top politicians tangle over whether to count votes for 55 candidates who were barred from election. Prosecutors charge 'JihadJane' Pa. woman allegedly used Internet to recruit men and women across globe to "wage violent jihad." ![]() USATODAY.com News - Top Stories USATODAY.com News - Top Stories (USA TODAY) 5 killed in attack on aid group in Pakistan Gunmen attacked the offices of an international aid group in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people working for ...
Female WWII pilots receive medals Congress is awarding the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor, to members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots
Roberts: Presidential address is 'pep rally' Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts told an Alabama audience Tuesday that he found the atmosphere "very troubling" at January's ...
El Nino could whip up more active tornado season Weather forecasters say the wetter-than-usual El Nio winter that has blasted much of the United States could be followed by an ...
Allegations rise against N.Y.'s Massa Hours after resigning amid allegations of sexually harassing staffers, former House member Eric Massa went on national television ...
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