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Fargo's fight against flooding nears end - Chicago Sun-Times


ABC News

Fargo's fight against flooding nears end
Chicago Sun-Times
AP FARGO, ND -- A weeklong fight against flooding neared its climax in Fargo on Sunday, with miles of sandbags and clay dikes expected to hold back the bloated Red River at its crest with room to spare. City officials and residents were on the brink of ...
In Fargo, no panic this time as Red River risesLos Angeles Times
Historic, Possibly Deadly Flooding Predicted Swath of USABC News
Expected Red crest down another half-foot at FargoWashington Post
In-Forum -Austin American-Statesman -CNN
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House is expected to pass historic healthcare overhaul - Los Angeles Times


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House is expected to pass historic healthcare overhaul
Los Angeles Times
The hard-fought measure would be a victory for President Obama - and, he says, for the American people. By Noam N. Levey and Michael Muskal The House of Representatives was poised Sunday to pass a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system and, ...
Stage set for historic health care reform voteCNN
Speaker Pelosi bets House on health care reformSan Francisco Chronicle
Major US Health Care Vote Scheduled for SundayVoice of America
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Sarkozy faces heavy defeat in French regional poll - Reuters


Telegraph.co.uk

Sarkozy faces heavy defeat in French regional poll
Reuters
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris March 20, 2010, as part of Francophonie International Day, organized by the International Francophonie (French-Speaking countries) Organization. ...
Sarkozy's party expecting setback in regional voteWashington Post
Sarkozy's party faces poll defeatAljazeera.net
France's 2nd regional vote begins after Sarkozy defeatPress TV
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Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee - Washington Post


Washington Post

Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee
Washington Post
REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - A volcano erupted in the south of Iceland overnight, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from the area and diverting flights after authorities declared a local state of emergency, officials said on Sunday. ...
Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacierTelegraph.co.uk
Iceland volcano prompts evacuationsAljazeera.net
Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds evacuatedWOKV
CNN International -BBC News -Times Online
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UN chief says Gaza suffering under Israeli blockade - BBC News


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UN chief says Gaza suffering under Israeli blockade
BBC News
The UN chief has said Israel's blockade of Gaza is causing "unacceptable suffering," during a Middle East visit to reinvigorate the peace process. Ban Ki-moon told Gazans that "we stand with you" as he visited an area damaged by Israel's offensive 14 ...
'Israel won't change its policies'Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu stands firm on Jerusalem before US visitReuters
Netanyahu: Building in Jerusalem is like building in Tel AvivHa'aretz
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Afghan bomb attacks kill at least 12 civilians - Reuters


Afghan bomb attacks kill at least 12 civilians
Reuters
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed 10 civilians on Sunday when he detonated his explosives near a crowd in southern Afghanistan, while a roadside bomb in the east killed two others, officials said. Violence in Afghanistan has ...
10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand provinceWashington Post
Two Afghan Blasts Kill 12Voice of America
10 Afghans killed in blast in Helmand provinceThe Hindu
Press TV -BBC News -Montreal Gazette
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Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope's letter fails to heal - Telegraph.co.uk


Times Online

Anger and disappointment in Ireland as the Pope's letter fails to heal
Telegraph.co.uk
Victims of abuse at the hands of priests in Ireland are not satisfied by the Pope's letter of apology. By Carissa Casey in Dublin Marie Collins is still a practising Catholic despite years of pain and frustration fighting the Irish Catholic hierarchy. ...
Pope Benedict accused of ignoring abuse allegations against HullermanTimes Online
Church victims demand actionAljazeera.net
Arrogant, corrupt, secretive – the Catholic church failed to tackle evilThe Guardian
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Stewart L. Udall dies at 90; Interior secretary championed national parks - Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times

Stewart L. Udall dies at 90; Interior secretary championed national parks
Los Angeles Times
Udall promoted the idea that government should preserve vast areas of wilderness. He also served in Congress and later led a crusade on behalf of victims of radiation exposure. Stewart Udall, who served as Interior secretary under presidents Kennedy ...
Stewart Udall, Interior Chief to Kennedy, Johnson, Dies at 90BusinessWeek
Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90Columbia Daily Tribune
Stewart Udall, interior secretary in '60s, diesReuters
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From the US, a new year's message to Iranians; Obama readies for next fight - Washington Post


Reuters South Africa

From the US, a new year's message to Iranians; Obama readies for next fight
Washington Post
For the second year in a row, President Obama offered a message to the Iranian people on that country's new year's holiday, known as Nowruz. In the video message, released Saturday, Obama promised that despite differences with the Iranian government, ...
Germany's Merkel seeks sanctions against IranPress TV
Report: Netanyahu to ask Obama for weapons to strike IranHa'aretz
Report: PM to ask US for bombs against IranYnetnews
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'Tea party' protesters accused of spitting on lawmaker, using slurs - Washington Post


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'Tea party' protesters accused of spitting on lawmaker, using slurs
Washington Post
Hundreds of conservative activists gather outside the US Capitol to protest health-care legislation, which is approaching a final vote in the House this week. By Paul Kane Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said that racial epithets were hurled ...
A wild day on Capitol HillSalon
Bill showdown turns uglyColumbia Daily Tribune
Spitting-mad protest takes a hateful turnNew York Post
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Teacher & Employee of the Year

The Citrus County Education Foundation has honored its Teacher and Employee of the Year. Ceremonies were held at the Citrus Hills Country Club

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Weapon against child porn

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a new tool to help with cases involving sex crimes and juvenile victims.

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So Bad, They're Good

Citrus County's SERT team proved they had what it takes during a competition in Orange County. Red all about it.

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New restaurateur in town

Ann Marie Pollard, well known in Beverly Hills, has won the bid to operate the café in the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto.

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