Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP) [49 mins][Washington, DC] AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium (AP) [7 hrs] AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.
Israel PM reprimands minister over settlement flap (AP) [12 mins] AP - Israel's prime minister has reprimanded a top official over the announcement of new settlement construction during a high-profile visit by Vice President Joe Biden.
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Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal (AP) [~9 hrs][Washington, DC] AP - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems (AP) [8 hrs] AP - Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.
Calif. boy who called 911 thanks dispatcher (AP) [7 hrs] AP - A 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.
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Kidd, Mavs beat Nets for 13th straight victory (AP) [4 hrs][Allentown, NJ] AP - Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.
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