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John Murtha remembered as military advocate
Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform.

Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel
The head of Iran's atomic agency said the Islamic Republic would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for the Tehran research reactor.

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

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Toyota dealers pull ads from ABC affiliates
Toyota dealers in five southeast states have pulled their commercials off ABC TV local affiliates, complaining about the coverage of Toyota safety problems by ABC News and its chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross.
Republicans threaten boycott of health care summit
House Republican leaders raised the prospect "that they might refuse to participate in President Obama's proposed health care summit if the White House chooses not to scrap the existing reform bills and start over."
Health insurer raises rates 40%
Over the past 12 years, Josh Libresco's health insurance premium has increased almost eight-fold for his family of four.
Republican held up nominations to get pork for his state
Shelby wants the tanker and the new FBI explosives center to be built in Alabama. Senators frequently block individual appointments, but Shelby's blanket hold was unusual.
>> Krugman: US fast losing its greatness because of pompous Senators
Democrat Nelson to filibuster key Obama nominee
In a move that will further irritate his Democratic critics, Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) announced on Monday evening that he would not just oppose but also help filibuster President Barack Obama's nominee to a key labor relations agency
Chiquita gave money to right-wing terrorists
Chiquita Brands International Inc. is “disappointed” by a federal judge’s ruling not to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that Chiquita's payments to Colombian terrorist groups caused the deaths of American missionaries.
Weather closes government offices a second day
Federal government agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents brace for another blizzard while trying to clean up from a weekend storm that paralyzed the area with two feet of snow.
Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing
Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case -- a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.
NY's Paterson lashes back at rumors
New York Gov. David Paterson on Monday lashed back at what he called a "callous and sleazy" assault on his character in statehouse rumors and media reports that include accusations about womanizing and drug use, allegations he flatly denied.
Officer to retrieve Edwards sex tape
A North Carolina judge wants a security officer to accompany a former John Edwards aide as he goes to retrieve a sex tape of the two-time presidential candidate, increasing the court's control of the disputed video.
Meghan McCain rips Palin's 'retarded' double standard
Meghan McCain had some harsh words for Sarah Palin, Tom Tancredo, and the whole Tea Party movement on The View yesterday.
Cop: Baptists tried to grab Haiti kids earlier
The Baptist missionaries jailed on kidnapping charges in Haiti tried not once, but twice, to take kids out of the country, according to a Haitian police officer.
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American
Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.
Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked
Deep inside millions of computers is a digital Fort Knox, a special chip with the locks to highly guarded secrets, including classified government reports and confidential business plans.
Wall Street shifts its contributions to Republicans
As President Obama pushes for tighter regulation of the financial industry, offended Wall Street donors are shifting ever more money to the Republicans.
Two-faced Palin says it's OK for Limbaugh to use 'retarded'
When Palin was asked about Rush Limbaugh's endorsement of the language, Palin said she was fine with Limbaugh's satirical comments. “I didn't hear Rush Limbaugh calling a group of people whom he did not agree with 'f-ing retards,'" she said.
LA-area cleans up from storms, new round coming
Homeowners shoveled mud from living rooms and workers scooped debris from catch basins in a foothill neighborhood slammed by weekend rains as yet another storm takes aim at the region.
NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future
Gov. David Paterson met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans as questions swirl around the state capitol about a variety of unproven accusations involving the Democratic governor's personal conduct.
Fifth of adults choose pet over partner on V'Day
Rather than spending Valentine's Day with their partner, one-fifth of adults would prefer to be with their pet, although the French still came top for romance, according to a joint global poll by Reuters/Ipsos.
Cincinnati, Dayton metros to merge
Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan areas in Ohio are merging, as will their combined population of 3.1 million people.
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