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Police: NH man who took over Clinton office flees

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:59AM

New Hampshire authorities say the man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 has cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet and is a fugitive.

Conn. worker cites gas smell an hour before blast

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:54AM

A worker who was in a Connecticut power plant when it exploded on Sunday tells The Associated Press there was a smell of natural gas in the plant less than an hour before the blast.

Rapper Lil Wayne sentencing postponed

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:54AM

Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail - for dental surgery.

Clinton trip announced via Twitter

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:49AM

In a first for U.S. diplomacy, the State Department has used Twitter to announce an upcoming overseas trip by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:39AM

Six NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas.

Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:29AM

New York Rangers star Marian Gaborik has left practice after being cut on the right knee by goalie Henrik Lundqvist's skate.

Obama speaks hopefully of movement on jobs bill

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:14AM

President Barack Obama says he doesn't think it's necessary to get an ideal jobs package out of Congress, but that passing something quickly could build momentum toward greater achievements.

Obama: US developing new sanctions for Iran

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:14AM

The United States is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over its suspect nuclear program, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.

Obama says both sides have to give on health care

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:09AM

President Barack Obama's says he's willing to start from scratch on health care - as long as the final bill meets his goals.

Obama: joint action can build business confidence

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:09AM

President Barack Obama says American businesses will be able to look ahead with confidence, once they're convinced that officials in Washington have their "act together."

Democrats unveil jobs package

Published February 9th, 2010 - 11:09AM

Senate Democrats circulated a jobs bill Tuesday that's light on new initiatives on boosting hiring and heavy with provisions sought by lobby groups like doctors and the satellite broadcasting industry.

Obama says energy policy must some old, some new

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:59AM

President Barack Obama says the country must develop cleaner energy technologies while at the same time still relying upon traditional power sources like nuclear and coal.

Workers spent 80-plus hours a week at Conn. plant

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:59AM

Two people affected by the explosion of a Connecticut power plant that was being built say workers had been spending more than 80 hours a week at the site.

Obama calls on Senate to stop blocking nominees

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:49AM

President Barack Obama is calling on lawmakers to stop blocking the confirmation of government appointees in the Senate by raising objections not related to their qualifications.

Clinton asked to intervene in Haiti kidnap case

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:39AM

The U.S.-based lawyer for one of 10 American Baptists charged with child kidnapping in Haiti appealed Tuesday for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to personally intervene in the case.

Snowstorms force US House to scrap work week

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:19AM

Mother Nature's wrath has forced the U.S. House to scrap its work week.

Death of Kerrigan's father is ruled a homicide

Published February 9th, 2010 - 10:09AM

The death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem after a fight with his son in which he suffered a neck injury so severe it damaged his windpipe.

Owner of Belmont winner Summer Bird fires trainer

Published February 9th, 2010 - 9:09AM

Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird has a new trainer.

Agriculture, livestock futures mostly higher

Published February 9th, 2010 - 8:05AM

Agriculture futures were mostly higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth

Published February 9th, 2010 - 8:05AM

Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.

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