Monday, January 31, 2011

Egypt military promises no force against protests (AP)

Egypt military promises no force against protests (AP)

Egypt military promises no force against protests (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

A woman carrying a placard referring to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak attends a demonstration by anti-government protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. A coalition of opposition groups called for a million people to take to Cairo's streets Tuesday to demand the removal of Mubarak. AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)AP - Egypt's military promised Monday not to fire on any peaceful protests and said it recognized "the legitimacy of the people's demands" ahead of a demonstration in which organizers aim to bring a million Egyptians to the streets to press for the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.

Fla. judge strikes down Obama health care overhaul (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the situation in Egypt at the White House in Washington January 28, 2011. REUTERS/Jim YoungAP - A federal judge ruled Monday that the Obama administration's health care overhaul is unconstitutional, siding with 26 states that sued to block it. U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson accepted without trial the states' argument that the new law violates people's rights by forcing them to buy health insurance by 2014 or face penalties.

Officials: US seeks credible Egypt elections (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

People evacuated from Egypt pick up their luggage from outside Larnaca airport terminal, Cyprus, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. They were among 42 people evacuated from Cairo aboard a U.S. military plane. Most of the 42 were U.S. citizens working at embassies including South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Ukraine and Russia, but several were third country nationals - also employees at U.S. embassies - who were in Cairo for a conference. (AP Photo/Philippos Christou)AP - The United States is asking besieged Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to lift the emergency police powers that have safeguarded his iron rule while focusing behind the scenes on elections this fall that could be a chance to achieve a legitimate democracy without Mubarak in control, administration officials said.

Menacing winter storm gears up across the US (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

Lydia Vasquez scrapes ice from the windshield of her automobile in Denver on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. A front moved through the state early Monday morning bringing with it freezing rain, snow and cold. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)AP - A monster winter storm bigger than some Midwest cities have seen in years slogged toward the nation's midsection Monday as the region geared up its defenses against a potentially deadly mix of sleet, snow and ice that could affect a third of the nation.

AP Exclusive: Report warns of Iran nuke disaster (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:39 PM PST

AP - The control systems of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant have been penetrated by a computer worm unleashed last year, according to a foreign intelligence report that warns of a possible Chernobyl-like disaster once the site becomes fully operational.

Huckabee: Israel can build in West Bank, Jerusalem (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:30 PM PST

With an Israeli flag in the background, former Arkansas Gov. and Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee speaks in Beit Oron, east Jerusalem, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Likely 2012 U.S. presidential contender Mike Huckabee says preventing Jewish settlers from building in east Jerusalem is as outrageous as discriminating against Americans because of their race, language or religion. Huckabee spoke at the dedication of a new Jewish neighborhood in east Jerusalem, which is claimed by the Palestinians. (AP Photos/Bernat Armangue)AP - Potential 2012 U.S. presidential candidate Mike Huckabee told Jewish settlers Monday that attempts to prevent them from building in east Jerusalem are as outrageous as housing discrimination in the United States.

Mayor: NY probe in Ariz. exposed illegal gun sales (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:36 PM PST

This photo provided by the New York NYC Mayor's Office shows Mayor Michael Bloomberg showing an undercover video at City Hall in New York, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Bloomberg said undercover investigators working for New York City were not required to pass a background check on Jan. 23 at a Phoenix, Arizona gun show when they bought a pistol with an extended magazine, 'like the weapon used in Tucson.' He said the sale just days after the mass shooting in Tucson exposes a 'dangerous gap' in federal gun laws. (AP Photo/NYC Mayor's Office, Edward Reed)AP - Mayor Michael Bloomberg says undercover investigators working for New York City were illegally allowed to buy semi-automatic pistols at an Arizona gun show. Mayor Michael Bloomberg says that the sale not long after the mass shooting in Tucson exposes a "dangerous gap" in federal gun laws.

Report: Fla. mom hit teen daughter before shooting (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:37 PM PST

In this Jan. 30, 2011 booking photo provided by the Hillsborough County Jail shows Julie Schenecker. Schenecker was arrested Jan. 28, 2011 and charged with two counts of first degree premeditated murder after she allegedly shot and killed her two teenage children. Schenecker allegedly told investigators she shot her children because they talked back and were 'mouthy.' (AP Photo/Hillsborough County Jail)AP - A suburban Florida soccer mom showed signs of trouble in the months before she was accused of killing her two teenage children: Her 16-year-old daughter told authorities in November she had been hit by her mother on two occasions, and troopers investigating a car crash that same month thought the woman's glassy eyes and "mush mouth" indicated she had been using drugs.

Diabetes in pregnancy a risk for mom years later (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:26 PM PST

Graphic shows gestational and postpartum screening rates of women by raceAP - A type of diabetes that strikes during pregnancy may disappear at birth, but it remains a big red flag for moms' future health — one that too many seem to be missing.

David Arquette's rep says he's out of rehab (AP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:24 PM PST

FILE - In a Nov. 17, 2010 file photo, actor David Arquette arrives at GQ magazine's 2010 'Men of the Year' party in Los Angeles. Arquette has checked out of rehab Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, after completing treatment. He entered rehab nearly a month ago. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)AP - David Arquette's publicist says the actor has checked out of rehab. In an e-mail Monday to The Associated Press, Cindy Guagenti confirms the 39-year-old actor left Sunday after completing treatment for alcohol and other problems. He entered an undisclosed rehab center nearly a month ago.

Army endorses Egyptians' right to protest (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 11:50 AM PST

Protesters take part in a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo January 30, 2011. Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told thousands of protesters in central Cairo on Sunday that an uprising against Hosni Mubarak's rule Reuters - Egypt's armed forces pledged not to fire on peaceful demonstrators on Monday as thousands of people, freed from fear after decades of oppression, tried to press home their campaign to oust President Hosni Mubarak.

Judge rules healthcare reform unconstitutional (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:28 PM PST

Victoria Will (L) has her blood pressure checked by nurse practitioner Sapana Patel during a routine physical in New York March 22, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - A judge in Florida on Monday became the second judge to declare President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law unconstitutional, in the biggest legal challenge yet to federal authority to enact the law.

Exxon profit tops Street on output (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 11:06 AM PST

A motorist fills up at an Exxon station in Burke, Virginia, July 29, 2010. REUTERS/Stelios VariasReuters - Exxon Mobil Corp reported a better-than-expected 53 percent increase in quarterly profit, helped by a lower tax rate and a surge in natural gas production in the United States and Qatar.

Factory, spending data support strong growth tone (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 11:49 AM PST

Reuters - Factory activity in the U.S. Midwest hit a 22-1/2 year high in January as orders surged and employment prospects brightened, providing a fresh signal that the economy would stay on a solid growth path this year.

Chrysler projects profitable 2011 ahead of IPO (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:47 AM PST

A Chrysler auto worker uses an ergo-arm to load the seats into Chrysler minivans during the production launch of the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan's and Chrysler Town & Country minivans at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Rebecca CookReuters - Chrysler Group LLC forecast a return to profit for 2011 as it gears up for an initial public offering in the second half of the year and launches an array of new and revamped vehicle models to stimulate its recovery.

U.S. warns Mexican cartels on cross-border violence (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:43 PM PST

Reuters - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday warned Mexico's drug cartels that any attempt to bring their violent tactics across the border would produce a powerful reaction.

U.S. says 1200 citizens evacuated from Egypt on Monday (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:06 PM PST

Reuters - The U.S. government has evacuated about 1,200 American citizens from Egypt on nine flights on Monday and at least six more flights are planned for Tuesday, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said.

Judge may escalate battle over healthcare reform (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 05:22 AM PST

Reuters - A Florida judge could on Monday become the second U.S. judge to declare President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law unconstitutional, in the biggest legal challenge yet to federal authority to enact the law.

Egypt army backs people's demands, holds fire (AFP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:49 PM PST

Egyptian army soldiers take position in front of the Giza pyramids. The all-poweful army said on Monday Egyptians' demands were legitimate and vowed not to fire on them as protesters, who are demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, prepared a general strike and million-strong marches.(AFP/Marco Longari)AFP - The all-powerful army came out in support of Egypt's people on Monday and vowed not to fire on protesters, who are demanding President Hosni Mubarak's ouster and have called a general strike.

Big turnout urged as Niger votes for new leader (AFP)

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 08:58 AM PST

A man shows his thumb after he cast his vote for the presidential and legislative elections, at a polling station in Niamey. Niger's junta leader called on voters for a massive turnout Monday to close the door on military rule by electing a new, civilian president to head one of the world's poorest countries.(AFP/Boureima Hama)AFP - Niger's junta leader called on voters for a massive turnout Monday to close the door on military rule by electing a new, civilian president to head one of the world's poorest countries.
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