 Boston Globe | On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map New York Times WASHINGTON — When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make ... GOP: Back to drawing board on health care Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship |
 Globe and Mail | To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close New York Times Sarah Palin looked at the palm of her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. By KATE ZERNIKE Ask conservatives why they love Sarah Palin so and they will often say it is because she is so “authentic. ... Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil' Sarah Palin Rallies Tea Partiers BREAKINGVIEWS-Next Republican generation poses risk for banks |
 CBC.ca | Historic anniversary brings Iran questions to the fore Wall Street Journal This is to be a week of testing on Iran: testing of the Iranian government, of the international will to oppose that government and of the delicate balancing act that is American policy. The force bringing all these tests to the ... 'Iran can definitely enrich uranium to 20%' New sanctions urged over Iran move 'Iran aims to stockpile uranium' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized. ... Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 Rep. John Murtha dead at 77 |
 Globe and Mail | Eyes on Ukraine PM to contest poll results or quit BBC News Ukraine is waiting for Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to either contest results from Sunday's presidential election, or accept defeat and quit. Pro-Moscow opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appears to have narrowly won the poll, which monitors have ... For Kremlin, an Election in Ukraine Cuts Two Ways Candidates Sought Guidance From American Consultants Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko under pressure to concede in presidential race |
 BBC News | Will Energy Plant Explosion Mean Higher Electric Rates? Hartford Courant The idea behind the Kleen Energy plant was straightforward even though getting the project started was complex. Once the plant and better high-voltage transmission lines to power-hungry Fairfield County were open, ... Power plant explosion under investigation Blast Probe Looks at Gas-Line Clearing Negligence? Conn. Gas Blast Criminal Probe Begins |
 Texas Tribune (blog) | A fact check of the Democratic governor debate Dallas Morning News THE CLAIM: Farouk Shami said that over the past few years, the state has executed a few people who were innocent. He then added, "We have killed lots of innocent people in the state of Texas." THE FACTS: There is no definitive evidence yet that any ... In debate with Shami, White directs his attention at Perry Fact-checking the Democratic debate White, Shami debate for Democratic nomination |
 MiamiHerald.com | Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes Los Angeles Times Democrat David Paterson, who is battling the legislature over budget deficits and has been asked not to run again by President Obama, now is denying Internet rumors involving sex and drugs. By Geraldine Baum His major opponent in the primary is ahead ... Paterson to Announce Campaign for Governor Resignation Rumors: Paterson Fights Back Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to Resign |
 CTV.ca | More snow is headed for beleaguered capital Los Angeles Times Still digging out from the weekend blizzard, Washington, Virginia and Maryland have declared emergencies and are bracing for another storm. By Clement Tan Reporting from Washington - Still digging out Monday from a historic weekend snowstorm that shut ... Mid-Atlantic braces for winter's Round 2 Second Wave of Snowfall Is in Forecast More snow expected in Mid-Atlantic US |
 ABC Online | Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids over brake woes Reuters * Toyota shrs rally 3.8 pct, still down 20 pct from Jan. 21 (Adds detail on recall, Toyoda comments) By Nobuhiro Kubo and Bernie Woodall TOKYO/DETROIT, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship ... Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan Toyota Recalls Hybrid Cars in Japan to Repair Brake Defects Toyota recalls 2010 Prius in Japan over brakes |