Mideast leaders look to hold onto power as protests continue - Washington Post

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Mideast leaders look to hold onto power as protests continue Washington Post MANAMA, BAHRAIN - The uprisings sweeping the Arab world showed little sign of abating Saturday as protesters from Bahrain to Libya to Yemen returned to the streets to demand greater freedoms in defiance of government crackdowns. ... Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa -- country by countryCNN Protests continue in Mideast, N AfricaXinhua Hague condemns violence in LibyaBBC News BusinessWeek -Reuters -The Guardian all 2,237 news articles

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O, so he's coaching - New York Post

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O, so he's coaching New York Post AP President Obama stepped in to help skipper his younger daughter's basketball team yesterday, even though she wasn't at the game. White House officials said Obama helped coach 9-year-old Sasha's team in suburban Maryland because a regular ... Michelle Obama, with Malia and Sasha, skiing in Colorado this weekendWashington Post Obama coaches daughter Sasha's basketball team while she goes skiingDailyIndia.com Obama family keeping a low profileVail Daily News kwgn.com -The Associated Press -PlanetSKI.eu all 201 news articles

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Obama coaches daughter Sasha's basketball team while she goes skiing - DailyIndia.com

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Obama coaches daughter Sasha's basketball team while she goes skiing DailyIndia.com New York, Feb 20: US President Barack Obama on Saturday took over as the coach of his younger daughter's basketball team even though she was not there. Obama helped coach 9-year-old Sasha's team because the usual parent who runs the team was unable to ... Michelle Obama, with Malia and Sasha, skiing in Colorado this weekendWashington Post Obama family keeping a low profileVail Daily News First Lady in Colo.kwgn.com The Associated Press -PlanetSKI.eu -UPI.com all 199 news articles

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Blake Griffin thrills LA crowd to win dunk contest - USA Today

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Blake Griffin thrills LA crowd to win dunk contest USA Today LOS ANGELES — Don't look for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Finals, or even in the NBA playoffs. By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Blake Griffin wowed the hometown fans in Los Angeles by leaping over a car to win the ... Clippers' Griffin leaps car to win dunk contestSportingNews.com VIDEO: Blake Griffin Elbow Dunk Reminds Us Of Vince CarterSB Nation Blake Griffin wins Sprite Slam Dunkmsnbc.com The Associated Press -Deseret News all 637 news articles

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Blake Griffin Wins 2011 Slam Dunk Contest After Dunking Over A KIA - SB Nation

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Blake Griffin Wins 2011 Slam Dunk Contest After Dunking Over A KIA SB Nation Blake Griffin won the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Saturday after dunking over the hood of a KIA Optima SX in the final round. Fans gave Griffin a 68-32 margin over Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee in the final round; ... Blake Griffin wins Sprite Slam Dunkmsnbc.com NBA midseason awards time: These players have opened our eyes this NBA seasonDeseret News Clippers' Griffin leaps car to win dunk contestThe Associated Press Washington Post -SB Nation Atlanta all 543 news articles

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Obama family keeping a low profile - Vail Daily News

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Obama family keeping a low profile Vail Daily News It's a question that was asked many times Saturday around Vail, as word spread throughout town — on chairlifts, on the in-town bus, in retail stores and restaurants — that the first lady is here on a ski trip with her daughters and some family friends ... US First Lady and daughters go skiingPlanetSKI.eu Obama coaches while family goes skiingUPI.com Michelle Obama, with Malia and Sasha, skiing in Colorado this weekendWashington Post NBC Washington -The Associated Press -ABC News (blog) all 195 news articles

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For US, more at stake in Bahrain than base alone - Times of India

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For US, more at stake in Bahrain than base alone Times of India WASHINGTON: As political unrest shakes its tiny Gulf ally Bahrain, much more is at stake for the United States than just the fate of the US Fifth Fleet's base, analysts said. Also in play are Washington's extensive strategic ties with Bahrain's ... Bahrain tension as funerals heldBBC News Middle East protests: People power triumphs in BahrainTelegraph.co.uk Bahrain says dialogue started with oppositionReuters New York Times -Wall Street Journal -Voice of America all 806 news articles

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Married couple captured by pirates - Daily Pilot

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Married couple captured by pirates Daily Pilot US military officials confirmed that an American married couple, whom media has reported as formerly of Newport Beach, had their yacht hijacked by Somali pirates as they sailed Friday. Scott and Jean Adam, members of the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina ... Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military saysCNN International Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht With American CoupleNew York Times Pirates bringing hijacked US yacht to Somali lairAFP BBC News -Voice of America -ABC News all 1,022 news articles

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Thaw? What thaw? Winter weather returning - Chicago Tribune

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Thaw? What thaw? Winter weather returning Chicago Tribune A winter storm expected to dump ice and snow on Wisconsin Sunday could also bring 2 inches of snow and sleet on a snow-fatigued Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, expected to hit Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, ... Snow, freezing rain expected to hit region SundayPort Huron Times Herald Winter Storm Warning In Effect TomorrowWWMT Two storms heading into the region early in the weekPennLive.com The Columbian -Washington Post -Patch.com all 278 news articles

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Egyptians celebrate Mubarak's fall and send a warning to the new regime - Ha'aretz

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Egyptians celebrate Mubarak's fall and send a warning to the new regime Ha'aretz CAIRO - Egyptian newspapers estimate that two million people took part in the victory celebrations in Tahrir Square. Even if they exaggerate, certainly hundreds of thousands responded to an initiative born, once again, on Facebook: ... The Legacy of 18 Days in Tahrir SquareNew York Times Huge Cairo rally marks one week since Mubarak overthrowBBC News Egyptians Return to Street to Push Army on ReformsWall Street Journal Tehran Times -Washington Post -Los Angeles Times all 3,078 news articles

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Some still without power across the state as strong winds rip through region - Boston Globe

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Some still without power across the state as strong winds rip through region Boston Globe By Matt Byrne, Globe Correspondent After a morning of gusty winds that left more than 15000 without power throughout the state, crews worked this afternoon to address lingering service interruptions that still affect at least 3700 customers as of 4 pm, ... Thousands without power as strong winds pound regionTimes Herald-Record Wind, Lightning Strike In Boston AreaBostonist Strong winds taking down trees, power linesWorcester Telegram iBerkshires.com -The Mercury -The Keene Sentinel all 21 news articles

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Pirates bringing hijacked US yacht to Somali lair - AFP

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Pirates bringing hijacked US yacht to Somali lair AFP MOGADISHU — Somali pirates who hijacked a yacht believed to have Americans onboard were expected to bring the boat back to their main base of Hobyo, a senior pirate commander told AFP Saturday. According to Ecoterra International, a non-governmental ... Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military saysCNN International Yachting couple said to be captured by Somali piratesValley News Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht With American CoupleNew York Times ABC News -BBC News -The Associated Press all 1,005 news articles

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US Rep. Mica offers a new plan for high speed rail - Central Florida News 13

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US Rep. Mica offers a new plan for high speed rail Central Florida News 13 Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday he is rejecting federal funds to build a high-speed rail line in Florida. By Dave D'Marko, Reporter Do you support the new, scaled back plan for high speed rail? It's a plan that could save the rail project ... Rep. Mica announces 'rescue plan' for high-speed railOrlando Sentinel Officials try to keep alive Fla.'s high-speed rail plansMiamiHerald.com States hope to cash in on Florida's rejection of rail fundsCNN Tampabay.com -Naples Daily News -Sunshine State News all 72 news articles

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The Legacy of 18 Days in Tahrir Square - New York Times

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The Legacy of 18 Days in Tahrir Square New York Times CAIRO — Tahrir means liberation in Arabic, but until three weeks ago, Tahrir Square's name hardly fitted it. Egyptians would drive around it, stuck in their cars, incessantly honking their horns, to get past a congested downtown ... Huge Cairo rally marks one week since Mubarak overthrowBBC News Egypt women stand for equality in the squareWashington Post Egyptians Return to Street to Push Army on ReformsWall Street Journal Los Angeles Times -TIME -Fox News all 3,726 news articles

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Report: Oregon Congressman Was Asked to Seek Mental Help - 750 KXL

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Report: Oregon Congressman Was Asked to Seek Mental Help 750 KXL A mass resignation by staffers of congressman David Wu drew attention to some increasing stress in his office. Reports are coming out that staffers were worried about increasingly aggressive and erratic behavior by Wu in the weeks leading up to his ... Rep. David Wu's Staff Confronted him Over Concerns About his Mental HealthFox News (blog) Report: Congressman urged to get psychiatric helpThe Associated Press Wu reportedly urged to seek medical helpCNN Political Ticker (blog) MyFox Houston -OregonLive.com -KATU all 250 news articles

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Wu reportedly urged to seek medical help - CNN Political Ticker (blog)

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Wu reportedly urged to seek medical help CNN Political Ticker (blog) (CNN)–Shortly before the critical 2010 midterm elections, members of Oregon Congressman David Wu's staff were reportedly more concerned about their candidate's mental health than his campaign. “The Oregonian” reported Friday that the campaign ... Rep. David Wu's Staff Urged Him To Get Psychiatric CareMyFox Houston Report: Congressman urged to get psychiatric helpThe Associated Press Rep. David Wu's staff confonted him over concerns about his mental healthOregonLive.com KATU -Examiner.com -BlueOregon all 247 news articles

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Brotherhood advises Egypt military to talk to workers - Reuters Africa

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Brotherhood advises Egypt military to talk to workers Reuters Africa CAIRO Feb 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Saturday advised the country's military rulers, who have banned strike action, to open dialogue with workers and assure them their lots will improve soon. The statement was a sign that the group, ... After Long Exile, Sunni Cleric Takes Role in EgyptNew York Times Huge Cairo rally marks one week since Mubarak overthrowBBC News Egypt women stand for equality in the squareWashington Post Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -TIME all 3,692 news articles

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Happy Birthday, Chris Richardson!

Season 6 finalist Chris Richardson celebrates his 27^th birthday today. While Chris was a contestant on American Idol, he soared through the semifinals and into the finals. He did a good job of picking songs that suited his modern pop-rock vocals. It wasn't until American Idol's seventh season when contestants could start playing musical instruments, so Chris was unable to showcase his talent on the piano, guitar, and drums during his season. Chris spent the summer after Season 6 touring around the country with his fellow Top 10 finalists.

In early 2008, Chris released a single called "All Alone" that became available for download. During the Season 6 competition, he became close friends with runner-up Blake Lewis, and he even co-wrote a couple tracks, "What'cha Got 2 Lose?" and "Human," on Blake's debut album, Audio Day Dream. He also co-wrote a track on Season 8 finalist Anoop Desai's debut, All Is Fair. These days, Chris has been playing gigs in and around his hometown and is working on his music.

Happy Birthday, Chris!

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Former Bears 85' Super Bowl team member found dead in Miami home - 10 Connects

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Former Bears 85' Super Bowl team member found dead in Miami home 10 Connects Chicago, IL - Bears fans were saddened by the news that Dave Duerson passed away on Feb 17th, 2011. Duerson, a 4-time Pro Bowl safety, was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl team. At just 50 years-of-age, Duerson was found dead at his home ... Dave Duerson, Safety Who Made Pro Bowl 4 Times, Is Dead at 50New York Times Dave Duerson, Who Won Super Bowls With Bears, Giants, Is Found Dead at 50Bloomberg Former Bear Dave Duerson Dead At 50SB Nation Chicago Miami New Times (blog) -Windy City Gridiron -International Business Times all 280 news articles

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Crackdown on Protesters Deepens in Libya - Voice of America

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Crackdown on Protesters Deepens in Libya Voice of America News reports say Libyan security forces fired shots Saturday to disperse a crowd gathered to mourn protesters killed in a government crackdown on demonstrations. There were conflicting reports as to whether forces fired directly at the group in Libya's ... Libya: Snipers shoot mourners, killing 15Albany Times Union At Least 84 Dead in Libya ProtestsSlate Magazine (blog) At Least Two Dozen Dead In Libyan UnrestNPR UPI.com -Pittsburgh Post Gazette -Sioux Falls Argus Leader all 50 news articles

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Somali Pirates Seize a Yacht, the Quest, with Four Americans on Board - ABC News

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Somali Pirates Seize a Yacht, the Quest, with Four Americans on Board ABC News US officials confirm that a yacht with four Americans aboard has been seized by Somali pirates in the waters of the Indian Ocean. The advocacy group Ecoterra International says its monitoring of regional ... Pirates hijack yacht with four Americans aboardCTV.ca Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military saysCNN International Pirates seize U.S. yacht with 4 aboardUPI.com AOL News -New York Magazine -New York Times all 811 news articles

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Pirates hijack yacht with four Americans aboard - CTV.ca

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Pirates hijack yacht with four Americans aboard CTV.ca A photo of Jean and Scott Adam, who have been sailing around the world since December 2004, taken from the Quest website. An American naval officer escorts one of the nine suspected Somali pirates as they are disembarked from the US Naval warship MV ... Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military saysCNN International Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht Owned by American CoupleAOL News Somali Pirates Capture American CoupleNew York Magazine New York Times -Los Angeles Times -msnbc.com all 802 news articles

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Washington County Week in Review: Student scientists put ideas on display ... - OregonLive.com

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Washington County Week in Review: Student scientists put ideas on display ... OregonLive.com It was an exciting week in Washington County, what with President Obama visiting Intel in Hillsboro. Still, there's more to life than presidential motorcades. Bruce Ely, The OregonianPresident Barack Obama thanks ... Obama: Education Cornerstone to Future Job GainsVoice of America Obama promotes jobs by way of educationThe Associated Press Hunt for jobs ideas takes Obama to West CoastBusinessWeek San Jose Mercury News -Reuters -Washington Post all 2,716 news articles

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New party shows deep political change in new Egypt | - Reuters

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New party shows deep political change in new Egypt | Reuters Pro-democracy supporters wave Egyptian flags during a supporters' celebration at Talaat Harb Square in Cairo February 18, 2011. By Sarah Mikhail and Tom Perry CAIRO (Reuters) - A court on Saturday approved a new political party that had sought a ... Egyptians from slum protest over fireReuters Africa Egypt women stand for equality in the squareWashington Post After Long Exile, Sunni Cleric Takes Role in EgyptNew York Times BBC News -Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times all 2,169 news articles

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Military tactics - BBC News

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Military tactics BBC News The full picture of the exact role played by the Egyptian army in forcing President Hosni Mubarak to step down has yet to emerge fully. The moment the president deployed the army on 28 January to deal with the growing ... After the carrot, Egypt military shows the stick |Reuters Egypt women stand for equality in the squareWashington Post After Long Exile, Sunni Cleric Takes Role in EgyptNew York Times Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -TIME all 2,025 news articles

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Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military says - CNN International

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Somali pirates seize yacht with four Americans onboard, military says CNN International A yacht carrying four Americans was hijacked by Somali pirates, according to US military officials. (CNN) -- Somali pirates hijacked a yacht with four Americans onboard in the Indian Ocean, US military officials said Saturday. ... Pirates Hijack Four AmericansRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Somali Pirates Hijack Yacht With Four Americans Off Oman CoastBusinessWeek Somali pirates hijack U.S. yachtmsnbc.com New York Times -Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters all 812 news articles

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