Monday, February 28, 2011

West moves to help Libya uprising, Gadhafi digs in (AP)

West moves to help Libya uprising, Gadhafi digs in (AP)

West moves to help Libya uprising, Gadhafi digs in (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:49 PM PST

A Pro-Gadhafi supporter simulates the salute portrayed in a photograph of the Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi, as he and others stage a small rally, standing on the stage of the Roman amphitheatre at the Sabratha archaeological site, after following foreign journalists there who visited on a government-provided tour, in Sabratha, Libya, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Gadhafi supporters said Monday that they were in control of the city of Sabratha, west of Tripoli, which has seemed to vacillate between the two camps over the past week, with some anti-Gadhafi graffiti scrawled on walls being painted over by residents. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)AP - The U.S. military deployed naval and air units near Libya, and the West moved to send its first concrete aid to Libya's rebellion in the east of the country, hoping to give it the momentum to oust Moammar Gadhafi. But the Libyan leader's regime clamped down in its stronghold in the capital and appeared to be maneuvering to strike opposition-held cities.

US, Europe sanction Libya; 'no-fly' weighed (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

Human Rights council members follow a speech by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday Feb. 28, 2011. The 27-nation bloc agreed an arms embargo, asset freeze and visa ban against Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi on Monday. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - The U.S. began moving naval and air forces closer to Libya and declared on Monday that all options were open, including the use of warplanes to patrol the country's skies, to protect Libyans threatened by an increasingly isolated and defiant Moammar Gadhafi. The U.S. and Europe were freezing billions in Libya's foreign assets.

Obama lends support to states' health alternative (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

President Barack Obama speaks during a bi-partisan meeting of governors in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - In a concession over his divisive health care overhaul, President Barack Obama offered Monday to let unhappy states design alternative plans as long as they fulfill the goals of his landmark law.

Gene therapy raises hope for a future AIDS cure (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

In a Feb. 25, 2011 photo, Jay Johnson is seen during an interview with the Associated Press at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Johnson, who works for an AIDS advocacy and service organization in Philadelphia, took part in one of the studies testing gene therapy as a possible new way to treat and perhaps someday to cure infection with HIV. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)AP - In a bold new approach ultimately aimed at trying to cure AIDS, scientists used genetic engineering in six patients to develop blood cells that are resistant to HIV, the virus that causes the disease.

Buckles, last WWI doughboy, dies at 110 in W.Va. (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

FILE -- In a May 26, 2008 file photo Frank Buckles receives an American flag during Memorial Day activities at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Mo. Biographer and family spokesman David DeJonge said in a statement that Frank Woodruff Buckles died early Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 of natural causes in his home in Charles Town, W.Va. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP - He didn't seek the spotlight, but when Frank Buckles outlived every other American who'd served in World War I, he became what his biographer called "the humble patriot" and final torchbearer for the memory of that fading conflict.

Wis. governor urges runaway lawmakers to return (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

Wisconsin Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs, right, talks to a protester at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, after it was announced the demonstrators will be to stay another night at the Capitol. Opponents to the governor's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers have been demonstrating for 13 days. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)AP - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker called for runaway Democratic lawmakers to return to the state by Tuesday and vote on his bill that would end most collective bargaining rights for public employees or else the state stood to lose out on a refinancing plan that would save 1,500 employees their jobs.

Authorities: Man persuaded moms to abuse kids (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 01:00 PM PST

AP - A Michigan man posed as a psychologist and persuaded mothers across the country to sexually assault their children as a form of therapy, then send him the images of the attacks, authorities said Monday.

Astronauts embark on 1st spacewalk of mission (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

This image taken from video by NASA television shows astronaut Stephen Bowen during a spacewalk, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/NASA)AP - A pair of visiting shuttle astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Monday, tackling a hodgepodge of maintenance jobs and an experiment to capture the invisible vacuum of space.

'61 memo claims Ted Kennedy sought to rent brothel (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

AP - An FBI file contends that a young Edward M. Kennedy arranged to rent a brothel for a night while visiting Chile in 1961, a year before he was elected to the Senate.

Sheen says he wants a raise to return to show (AP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:50 PM PST

FILE - This Jan. 28, 2009 file photo shows Charlie Sheen in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)AP - Charlie Sheen says he wants a raise to come back to the CBS show "Two and a Half Men." The troubled star appeared on dueling morning show interviews Monday to continue an attack on CBS and producers of his hit sitcom for shutting down the show because of his off-set behavior.

World raises pressure on Libya, battles for key towns (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 11:33 AM PST

A Libyan gunman opposed to leader Muammar Gaddafi mans a roadblock in the city of Zawiyah February 27, 2011. REUTERS/Ahmed JadallahReuters - Foreign powers talked openly on Monday of imposing a "no-fly" zone or making other military moves against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, as rebels fought government forces trying to take back strategic coastal cities.

Government shutdown unlikely, but budget battle continues (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 11:27 AM PST

President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington February 28, 2011. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueReuters - A short-term deal taking shape in Congress to avert a government shutdown is only a temporary respite from a bitter debate over the federal budget as Democrats and Republicans clash over spending cuts.

Consumer spending makes slow start, factories roar (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:41 PM PST

Shoppers carry their purchases along Broadway in New York City, May 11, 2008. Some retailers are offering discounts encouraging consumers to spend their tax rebate checks under a $150 billion economic stimulus package signed by President George W. Bush.REUTERS/Joshua LottReuters - U.S. consumer spending barely edged up in January as households took advantage of tax cuts to rebuild their savings, suggesting spending would offer only a modest lift to the recovery in the first quarter.

Wisconsin's Walker to absent Democrats: 24 hours to return (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 08:33 AM PST

Reuters - Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker said on Monday that absent senate Democrats have 24 hours to return and vote on a measure to reduce the power of public sector unions or the state will miss out on opportunity to refinance its debt.

Brent up on Libya despite Saudi assurances (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 08:54 AM PST

Gas prices are seen at a petrol station in New York February 22, 2011. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - Brent crude oil prices rose above $112 a barrel in choppy trade on Monday as investors weighed reassurances from Saudi Arabia that extra supply needs were being met against the prospect that disruption of Libya's output could be prolonged.

Special Report: U.S. cables detail Saudi royal welfare program (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:44 AM PST

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (C, seated) is greeted by a Saudi officer on his arrival at Riyadh airport in this February 23, 2011 file photo. When Saudi King Abdullah arrived home last week, he came bearing gifts: handouts worth $37 billion, apparently intended to placate Saudis of modest means and insulate the world's biggest oil exporter from the wave of protest sweeping the Arab world. But some of the biggest handouts over the past two decades have gone to his own extended family, according to unpublished American diplomatic cables dating back to 1996. REUTERS/Saudi Press Agency/Handout/FilesReuters - When Saudi King Abdullah arrived home last week, he came bearing gifts: handouts worth $37 billion, apparently intended to placate Saudis of modest means and insulate the world's biggest oil exporter from the wave of protest sweeping the Arab world.

Economists list U.S. budget deficit as No. 1 worry (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 05:10 AM PST

Reuters - The massive U.S. budget deficit is the gravest threat facing the economy, topping high unemployment and the risk of inflation or deflation, according to a survey of forecasters released on Monday.

Iran says it hopes for further nuclear talks (Reuters)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 01:00 PM PST

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi addresses the high level segment of the 16th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, February 28, 2011. REUTERS/Valentin FlauraudReuters - Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said he held fruitful and frank discussions with his European Union counterpart on Monday that he hoped would lead to further talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program.

Libyans 'ready to die for me', says Kadhafi (AFP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 12:05 PM PST

A Libyan civilian hold anti-aircraft ammunitions at an army barrack in Benghazi where dozens of civilians registered for a civil defense training amid fears of an air raid from Tripoli. Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi said Monday his followers were ready to die for him as Western nations mulled military options to prevent massacres and protect thousands fleeing violence in his country.(AFP/Marco Longari)AFP - Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi said Monday his followers were ready to die for him as Western nations mulled military options to prevent massacres and protect thousands fleeing violence in his country.

Iran opposition says leaders held, judiciary denies (AFP)

Posted: 28 Feb 2011 11:40 AM PST

A combo of two file pictures shows Mehdi Karroubi (L) and Mir Hossein Mousavi. Mousavi and Karroubi and their wives have been arrested and put in a Tehran jail, their websites said Monday in reports swiftly denied by a judicial official.(AFP/File/Behrouz Mehri)AFP - Iranian opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi and their wives have been arrested and put in a Tehran jail, their websites said Monday in reports swiftly denied by a judicial official.
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