Telegraph.co.ukRunaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHPLos Angeles TimesA stuck accelerator takes the Toyota hybrid to 90 mph on Interstate 8 in San Diego County before an officer helps out. By Nathan Olivarez-Giles The driver of a Toyota Prius who called 911 on Monday to report his accelerator was stuck finally got the ...Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stopThe Assoc
Times OnlineIraqis dodge explosions to cast their votesLos Angeles TimesAt least 27 people are killed and more than 40 injured as mortars and bombs cast a pall over Baghdad on election day. Reporting from Baghdad, Iraq - Reporting from Baghdad – Bombs and mortars pounded Baghdad Sunday morning, killing at least 27 people ...Iraqis brave bombs and rockets to go to the pollsThe GuardianIraq parliam
MiamiHerald.comNew York Rep. Eric Massa resigns over ethics issueThe Money TimesMassa's decision to pull out can definitely save him a lot of humiliation in public, since he has already accepted the allegations. Eric Massa has decided to step down from his seat on Mar. 8. ...House Democrat resigns to avoid ethics probeReutersRep. Eric Massa quits House over sex scandal: 'This ethics issue
CBC.caObama Begins Drive for a Health Care BillNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Obama, beginning a full-court press for his health care overhaul, met Thursday with insurance industry executives and selected House Democrats as party leaders on Capitol Hill struggled to figure out ...Obama seeks to put human face on health care fightUSA TodayObama pushes health care bill with House DemocratsCNN
The HinduChile earthquake kills 76 and triggers tsunamiTimes OnlineA massive earthquake on the coast of Chile has killed at least 76 people, flattening buildings and triggering a tsunami. The 8.8-magnitude quake, the country's largest in 25 years, shook the capital Santiago for a minute and half at 3:34am (0634 GMT) ...Chile well preparedBBC NewsMassive earthquake, aftershocks rattle Chile; t
New York Daily NewsNY Governor Suspends Aide, Seeks InvestigationNew York TimesBy AP ALBANY, NY (AP) -- Gov. David Paterson has suspended a close aide and is asking for an investigation by the attorney general after a published report linked the aide to a claim of domestic violence involving a former girlfriend. ...Gov. Paterson Suspends AideWall Street JournalPaterson Suspends AideWBNG-TVPaterso
Globe and MailLufthansa Pilots Begin 4-Day WalkoutNew York TimesAir travellers braced for chaos Monday as pilots for Lufthansa, Europe's largest airline, began a four-day walkout that was expected to force the cancellation of thousands of flights. The German flag carrier was operating a sharply ...CORRECT:UPDATE:Lufthansa Takes Legal Action Against Pilot StrikeWall Street JournalLufthansa Str
Austin American-StatesmanFire continues to burn at train derailment near BakersfieldLos Angeles TimesFirefighters continued to battle a stubborn tunnel fire Sunday that broke out when several cars of a freight train derailed near Bakersfield. Several homes were evacuated when a tanker car carrying denatured alcohol burst into flames, authorities said. ...Train derails, toxic cloud forces evacuati
Three Siblings Carry Two Different FlagsNew York TimesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Walking around the Olympics in her Georgian team jacket, Allison Reed often gets an acknowledging nod, ...Reed siblings of Warren to start competing at Olympics todaymyCentralJersy.comall 4 news articles »
Times OnlineObama unveils mortgage plan to help California, 4 other statesLos Angeles TimesIn Nevada, the president touts a $1.5-billion program designed to help people in danger of foreclosure. He also talks up beleaguered Sen. Harry Reid. By Peter Nicholas and Ashley Powers Reporting from Henderson, Nev. - Standing in the heart of the ...Reid will back public option if GOP barrier failsWashingt
CBC.caObama pledges $8 billion for nuclear power plantLos Angeles TimesThe loan guarantees represent a new federal commitment to the low-carbon-emitting, but highly controversial, sector long championed by Republicans. Environmentalists voice concern. By Jim Tankersley and Michael Muskal Reporting from Los Angeles and ...Budget watchdogs see folly in US loan guarantees for nuclear powerChristian
Times OnlineBritish spearhead allied offensive in AfghanistanTimes OnlineA soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed by an explosion yesterday at the start of the operation described as the biggest of the eight-year conflict in Afghanistan. A US marine and 20 Taliban were also reported to have died in Operation ...Coalition troops find 'minimal interference' in assault on Tal