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Historic health care bill passes Video
Delivering a hard-fought victory in President Barack Obama's year-long pursuit of a national healthcare overhaul, a divided House tonight narrowly approved legislation which both supporters and opponents call historic in its sweep. more
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Floods recede in Fargo, but environmental hazards from livestock carcasses, dirty sand linger Video
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — As the Red River slowly started to recede Monday and fears of major flooding diminished, Fargo residents were left to deal with another problem: environmental hazards that linger long after the waters decline. more
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Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuated; scientists wary of larger eruption Video
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southern Iceland has erupted for the first time in almost 200 years, raising concerns that it could trigger a larger and potentially more dangerous eruption at a volatile volcano nearby. more
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Woods takes ownership of scandal that cost him sponsors and fans: 'It was all me.' Video
Tiger Woods acknowledged "living a lie," saying he alone was responsible for the sex scandal that caused his shocking downfall from global sporting icon to late-night TV punchline. more
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GM's South Korean unit recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles over possible safety problems Photo
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats, the company's local unit and the government said Sunday. more
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Final defendant in Haditha, Iraq killings seeks dismissal of charges
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — Eight Marines were charged in the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war. Six have had charges dismissed, and one was acquitted. more
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The nation's weather
Gloomy weather conditions were forecast across the eastern third of the nation Monday, though temperatures were expected to remain on the mild side. more
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CNN war zone camerawoman Margaret Moth dies from cancer; shot in face in Sarajevo in '92
ATLANTA (AP) — CNN photojournalist Margaret Moth, who survived a near-fatal gunshot wound to the face while filming in Bosnia-Herzegovina during the wars there in the early 1990s, died Sunday. She was 59. more
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Official: Pressurization problem led to emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials say there were no injuries after an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport. more
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Field Poll shows Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's public opinion rating has slumped to a new low
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new survey by the Field Poll shows California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's public opinion rating has slumped to a new low. more
International News
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Palestinian whistleblower creates a stir, keeps public debate focused on corruption
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — After getting a top Palestinian official suspended over an embarrassing sex tape, self-styled anti-corruption campaigner Fahmi Shabaneh feels unstoppable. more
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Important dates in the case of US doctor being tried in Australia for manslaughter
A timeline of the case involving Dr. Jayant Patel, who is facing trial on manslaughter charges in the deaths of three patients in Australia from 2003 to early 2005: more
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Australian coroner investigates deadly crocodile attack as 2 new encounters grab attention
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — An Australian coroner started an investigation Monday into the death of an 11-year-old girl who was killed by a crocodile last year, as two fresh attacks refocused public scrutiny on how to manage the animals. more
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American doctor charged in Australian patient deaths faces 1st day of trial, pleads not guilty Photo
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An American doctor accused of repeatedly botching operations and performing surgeries he was not capable of handling pleaded not guilty in an Australian court Monday to three manslaughter charges and one of grievous bodily harm. more
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Residents of Argentine town torch city hall to protest deahts of teens in police chase
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Hundreds of angry residents in an Argentine town have torched the city hall to protest the death of two teenagers in a police chase. more
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House Roll Call: Changes to Senate health bill
The 220-211 roll call Sunday by which the House passed the Reconciliation Act of 2010, including key changes to the Senate health care bill. more
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President Barack Obama's remarks on health care overhaul
President Barack Obama's remarks on health care overhaul, delivered Sunday after the House passed the legislation: more
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House passes increased college aid for students in need; ends reliance on private lenders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Riding the coattails of a historic health care vote, the House on Sunday also passed a broad reorganization of college aid that affects millions of students and moves President Barack Obama closer to winning yet another of his top domestic policies. more
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CAPITAL CULTURE: White House social job shifts to fundraiser who's girl-next-door nice, driven
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's the grind that every politician dreads: working the phones, hour after hour, asking people for campaign money. more
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Democrats reject Republican attempt to undo just-passed health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats turned back a Republican attempt to undo House passage of historic legislation Sunday night that extends health care to millions of Americans. more
