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Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — After years of fighting in court, lawyers representing the city, construction companies and more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers have agreed to a settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to responders sickened by ...
New York agrees World Trade Center 9/11 dust payoutBBC News
Trade Center Workers Reach SettlementWall Street Journal
Ground Zero Workers Reach Deal Over Health ClaimsNew York Times
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Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accident
Los Angeles Times
The four-vehicle crash leaves Landra Reid, 69, with a broken back, neck and nose, and Lana Reid Barringer with less-serious injuries. The Senate majority leader is able to visit them in the hospital. By Kathleen Hennessey Reporting from Washington ...
Sen. Reid's wife breaks back, neck in crashUSA Today
Sen. Reid's family injured in car accidentReuters
Reid's wife, daughter injured in highway accidentThe Associated Press
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Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill
Washington Post
Democratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama's top domestic priorities: guaranteeing coverage to 30 million ...
Democrats Struggle to Finish Health BillNew York Times
Health Care Endgame: Obama, Dems Duel Over DeadlineABC News
Democrats insist they are moving on health care, despite setbacksDaily Caller
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Aftershocks Jolt Chile as New President Is Sworn In
New York Times
Martin Mejia/AP Presidents Fernando Lugo of Paraguay, left, and Rafael Correa of Ecuador, guests at the inauguration of Chile's new president, reacted to an aftershock felt Thursday. By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile's new president, ...
New Chile president vows to rebuildAljazeera.net
Aftershocks a reality check for Chilean President Sebastián PiñeraWashington Post
7.2 aftershock among 3 during inaugurationSan Francisco Chronicle
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World news roundup: Biden wraps up visit in Israel
Washington Post
GREECE Rioters clash with police in Athens during a demonstration against the financially crippled Greek government's austerity plan. Clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens as more than 30000 people demonstrated during a ...
PA fears East Jerusalem building will make it look weakHa'aretz
Biden wants direct talks by summerJerusalem Post
US urges 'prompt' Middle East talksAljazeera.net
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Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award
Washington Post
Three months after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama announced Thursday the 10 charities that will benefit from his $1.4 million cash award. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said: "These organizations do ...
Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From NobelNew York Times
Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prizemsnbc.com
Internet 'in running' for Nobel Peace PrizeBBC News
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New York AG Cuomo recuses himself from probe of Gov. Paterson
Washington Post
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he has recused himself and appointed an independent counsel to probe whether Gov. David A. Paterson illegally took World Series tickets or had improper contact with a woman who accused an aide ...
Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-JudgeNew York Times
Independent counsel named in investigations of New York governorCNN
New York AG names ex-judge to investigate PatersonBoston Globe
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Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court
Los Angeles Times
In 2002, the US 9th Circuit of Appeals had ruled that the pledge's use of 'One nation under God' made it unconstitutional. The panel now says no federal law requires students to recite it. Atheist Michael Newdow, seen in 2004, has fought a lengthy ...
Court: 'Under God' in Pledge is constitutionalSan Francisco Chronicle
California: Pledge of Allegiance Is Ruled ConstitutionalNew York Times
Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledgeThe Associated Press
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Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports
New York Times
President Obama on Thursday announced a broad effort to promote American goods overseas, hoping to bolster competitiveness abroad and create jobs in the United States. But trade specialists questioned whether the plan had the ...
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobsMiamiHerald.com
Obama Launches New Exports Push as Trade Deficit Narrows -- but Hard Road AheadLos Angeles Times
Obama details plans to boost exports, create jobsThe Associated Press
Christian Science Monitor -Voice of America
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Obama Plans to Tap Yellen for Fed Vice Chairman
Wall Street Journal
President Barack Obama plans to nominate Janet Yellen as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, a person familiar with the matter said. Ms. Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San ...
Report: Obama to tap Yellen to be Fed vice chairThe Associated Press
Administration Said to Settle on No. 2 at FedNew York Times
Yellen Said to Be Obama's Pick for Fed Vice Chairman PositionBusinessWeek
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