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Presidential shamrock ceremony had inauspicious beginning
It was a balmy March day in Washington as the Irish ambassador to the U.S. headed to the White House. He carried a small gift for the president: a box of Irish shamrock in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
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March 18, 2010
Tennis: Nadal still a survivor
World number three Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated John Isner of the United States 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in quarterfinal action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Idaho challenges national health care proposal; more states may follow
Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to pass a law saying no thanks to part of President Obama's health care proposal.
Ahead of strike, British Airways asks frequent flyers for help
After years of treating them like royalty, British Airways is asking the super-elite travelers who carry its Premier card for a little love in return.
Haiti 'orphans' taken by missionaries reunite with families
Tears stream down 12-year-old Daphnis Adrien's face on the day he is supposed to be reunited with his family after six weeks of separation.
Cardinal apologizes for child abuse 'failures'
The head of the Irish Catholic Church, Cardinal Sean Brady, admitted Wednesday that the church's response to abuse had been "hopelessly inadequate."
Kucinich: I'll still pursue 'Medicare for all'
Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Wednesday that he will continue to work toward a single-payer program, despite his decision to reverse course and support President Obama's health care plan.
Purported al-Awlaki message calls for jihad against U.S.
American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is calling for jihad against America, claiming "America is evil" in a new audio message obtained by CNN.
Beijing warned of damage by text crackdown
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Wal-Mart 'appalled' at announcement telling blacks to leave store
New Jersey authorities are investigating an announcement made over a public address system at a southern New Jersey Wal-Mart telling "all blacks" to leave the store.
Officer: Driver of Prius 'in shock' after purported runaway incident
The California Highway Patrol officer who responded last week to an emergency call about a runaway Toyota Prius described the driver as visibly shaking and said he "appeared to be in shock" once the car came to a stop, according to the police report released Wednesday.
Virgin America passenger recounts hours spent on tarmac
Passenger David Martin knew the situation on Virgin America Flight 404 was unraveling Saturday when members of the flight crew began snapping at passengers.
Would more women in Catholic Church reduce abuse?
With the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church spreading, a leading religious scholar said Wednesday that a greater female presence in the church hierarchy would have helped prevent the crisis from worsening.
Key liberal congressman flips to 'yes' on health care vote
Health care reform advocates inched closer to victory Wednesday as a high-profile liberal Democrat switched his position and announced his intention to vote for a sweeping $875 billion plan under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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