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Gas blast at power plant kills at least 5
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
An explosion that sounded like a sonic boom blew out walls of an unfinished power plant and set off a fire during a test of natural gas lines Sunday, killing at least five workers and injuring a dozen or more.
Obama hasn’t ruled out N.Y. trial for 9/11 planner
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
President Barack Obama said Sunday he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city’s mayor and police commissioner.
Credibility questioned in 9/11 health trials
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero.
Obama invites Republican leaders to health care discussions
By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer
February 8, 2010
In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party’s loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Terror experts paint al-Qaida as wounded but dangerous
By Joby Warrick and Peter Finn - The Washington Post
February 8, 2010
In the past six weeks, Americans have witnessed two jarringly different — but completely accurate — views of al-Qaida’s terrorist network. One image was that of terrorist leaders being hunted down and killed by satellite-guided, pilotless aircraft. The other was of an agile foe slipping past U.S. defenses and increasingly intent on striking inside this country.
‘Historic’ snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic
By Nafeesa Syeed and Ben Nuckols - Associated Press Writer
February 8, 2010
Planes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren’t rolling in the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they’ll be able to escape the icy, gray mess created by a major snowstorm.
NASA fuels shuttle for launch early today
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
Despite more clouds on the horizon, NASA fueled Endeavour for the second straight night Sunday in hopes of sending the shuttle on the last big space station construction mission.

World news

Fashion’s leaders turn attention to relief efforts for Haiti
By Caitlin Donnelly
February 8, 2010
A global response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti has been both great and necessary. Humanitarians across the globe have come together to assist the estimated 3 million people affected by the massive, terrifying quake and its aftershocks.
West condemns Iran’s latest nuclear move
By Nasser Karimi - Associated Press Writer
February 8, 2010
Iran’s president on Sunday ordered his atomic agency to significantly enrich the country’s stockpile of uranium, angering Western nations who want the Islamic republic to halt its nuclear program.
Pro-Russian candidate declares victory
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
Pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych declared victory in Ukraine’s presidential runoff but his opponent rejected the claim, saying the vote was too close to call.
Hundreds flee town ahead of offensive
Associated Press
February 8, 2010
Minivans piled high with mattresses and clothing lined up at checkpoints Sunday as hundreds of civilians fled a Taliban-controlled area ahead of a planned NATO offensive in southern Afghanistan.
Haitian women become crime targets after quake
By Paisley Dodds - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2010
Bernice Chamblain keeps a machete under her frayed mattress to ward off sexual predators and one leg wrapped around a bag of rice to stop nighttime thieves from stealing her daughters’ food.
Relief supplies in shipping limbo
By Jennifer Kay - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2010
Cases of bottled water and cardboard boxes full of blue jeans, diapers and cans of tuna are piled several feet high in Ruth Estriplet’s living room.
Japan balks at $2B bill to host U.S. troops
By Eric Talmadge - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2010
In a country where land is a precious commodity, many U.S. bases in Japan boast golf courses, football fields and giant shopping malls whose food courts offer everything from Taco Bell to Subway and Starbucks.
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