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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:40:59 GMT

Economists trim 2011 U.S. growth forecast (Reuters)

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. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:02:48 GMT

Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote (Reuters)

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. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:39:57 GMT

Iceland opposition toughens on new "Icesave" talks (Reuters)

Reuters - Iceland's opposition turned up the heat on the center-left government on Wednesday to hold out for a tough new "Icesave" debt accord with Britain and the Netherlands, after a referendum rejection of its previous deal. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:59:48 GMT

First Iraq vote results expected by Thursday: U.N. (Reuters)

Reuters - Preliminary results of Iraq's parliamentary election, a vote seen as a litmus test of its young democracy, are likely to be released by Thursday, a United Nations official said Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:52:41 GMT

Letterman: Case against producer handled properly (AP)

AP - From the start, David Letterman made sure the story of a $2 million shakedown attempt over his sex life was one he narrated himself.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:28 GMT

Senate to pass jobless aid, business tax breaks (AP)

AP - Legislation blending help for the jobless with popular tax breaks for businesses and individuals is slated to pass the Senate Wednesday over protests from conservatives who say it adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:40:28 GMT

Public scorn for Congress sharpens, support for Obama holds (AP)

AP - Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:26 GMT

Google opens Web store for business applications (AP)

AP - Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:35:43 GMT

Pope denounces 'atrocious' Nigeria bloodshed (AFP)

AFP - Pope Benedict XVI denounced the "atrocious" bloodshed in Nigeria on Wednesday after a massacre of Christian villagers, as police said 49 people would be charged over the killings.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:10 GMT

Obama pushing on health care end game (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama is making his closing arguments for a health care overhaul, pushing a new anti-fraud plan as he cranks up the pressure on skittish Democratic lawmakers to act fast.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:56 GMT

Brown says UK to maintain AAA credit rating (Reuters)

Reuters - Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday he believed Britain would maintain its coveted top credit rating and announced a pay freeze for senior civil servants and military officers to help tame a record deficit.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:47:05 GMT

Biden scolds Israel over settlement plan (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden publicly scolded Israel Wednesday over a Jewish settlement plan, saying it was undermining peace efforts after Palestinians agreed to U.S.-mediated talks.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:59:18 GMT

Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned' (AP)

AP - Before he called 911, James Sikes says he reached down with his hand to loosen the "stuck" accelerator on his 2008 Toyota Prius, his other hand on the steering wheel. The pedal didn't move.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:08:22 GMT

German Catholics to investigate abuse charges (AP)

AP - Catholic authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations Wednesday — one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother and another into what everyone, including the pope, knew about the sexual and physical abuse of students.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:29 GMT

Ahmadinejad, Gates trade barbs in Afghanistan (Reuters)

Reuters - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Defense Secretary Robert Gates traded barbs on Wednesday during briefly overlapping visits to Afghanistan, where Washington has troops at war but Tehran has growing clout. Read more...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:41 GMT

Retaliation fears stalk Nigeria city after clashes (Reuters)

Reuters - Sporadic shooting rang out overnight in the central Nigerian city of Jos and witnesses said at least one person was killed by soldiers enforcing a curfew days after attacks on three nearby Christian villages.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:19 GMT

Biden condemns Israel settlement move at Palestinian talks (AFP)

AFP - US Vice President Joe Biden told Palestinian leaders on Wednesday Washington will hold accountable any side that hurts peace prospects, pointedly citing Israel's settlement expansion plans.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:10 GMT

'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38 (AP)

AP - Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:49:48 GMT

A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds (AP)

AP - Alex Rodriguez says his lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:52:46 GMT

Pakistan officials: Suspected US missiles kill 4 (AP)

AP - Pakistani officials say suspected U.S. drones have fired missiles at a house and nearby truck in the country's northwest near the Afghan border, killing at least four people.