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Jewish, Latino leaders form ties in more cities (Boston Globe)
When six teens allegedly beat a Guatemalan immigrant into a coma last July in a Boston suburb, a Jewish and Latino coalition called the attack "hateful."

Jewish retiree creates stir defending Pope Pius (Seattle Times)
A retired Jewish businessman from Long Island finds himself in the middle of a decades-long debate over whether Pope Pius XII could have done more to save the Jews from the Holocaust.

Jewish, Latino Leaders Form Ties In Boston (WCVB Boston)
More Jewish and Latino leaders are forming coalitions in cities across the U.S. as both groups try to rally around immigration reform.

Jewish, Latino leaders form ties in more cities (Boston Herald)
BOSTON - More Jewish and Latino leaders are forming coalitions in cities across the U.S. as both groups try to...



 Israel


"Insulted" by Israel, U.S. scrambles to save talks (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Israel's relationship with the United States, a defining feature of the troubled Middle East, was under severe strain as diplomats scrambled on Saturday to save newborn U.S.-brokered peace talks with the Palestinians.

Clinton rebukes Israel over settler homes (AFP via Yahoo! News)
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has rebuked Israel for plans to build new settler homes, saying it sent a "deeply negative signal" about Israel's ties to its top ally.

EU's Ashton urges Israel to resume peace talks (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The European Union on Saturday urged Israel to urgently resume peace talks with the Palestinians on the eve of foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton's first visit to the region.

Clinton rebukes Israel over East Jerusalem plans, cites damage to bilateral ties (Washington Post)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday about the state of the U.S.-Israeli relationship, demanding that Israel take immediate steps to show it is interested in renewing efforts to achieve a Middle East peace agreement.

 Most Popular


Paying to pick seats loathsome, many passengers say (Reuters)
Reuters - Paying for extras has become routine for airline passengers but it doesn't mean they like it, with a poll showing more than half all travelers hate having to fork out to choose their seat.

Democrats seek agreement, vote on health care (AP)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. leaves after a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 12, 2010.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Obama's health care bill, sweetened suddenly by fresh billions for student aid and a sense that breakthroughs are at hand.




Al-Qaida suspect from NJ worked at 6 nuke plants (AP)

** RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP OF NJME107 OF MARCH 11, 2010 ** This 2002 photo provided by Roman Castro shows Sharif Mobley, 26, at a barbecue in Buena, N.J. The FBI confirmed Thursday, March 11, 2010, that the agency is looking into the case of Mobley, who grew up in Buena and is an alleged al-Qaida member raised in New Jersey who is accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen. (AP Photo/Roman Castro) NO SALESAP - An American seized in Yemen in a sweep of suspected al-Qaida members had been a laborer at six U.S. nuclear power plants, and authorities are investigating whether he had access to sensitive information or materials that would be useful to terrorists.




Pacquiao and Clottey meet on the star (AP)
AP - The phenomenon that is Manny Pacquiao grew with a series of wins against some of the biggest names around. Now he has a fight to win against a guy who has nothing to lose.

 Entertainment


Innovation on display at Games Conference (AP)

In this undated image released by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Sony's new motion controller is shown. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Thursday, March 10, 2010, its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector. Used with the existing PlayStation Eye camera, the new wireless motion controller can track players' body movements. The controller, in turn, has on its end a light-emitting orb that is recognized by the camera. (AP Photo/Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.)AP - Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week's Game Developers Conference, the annual convention of game designers, programmers and executives.




Authorities: Haim's name on illegal prescription (AP)

This undated publicity image provided by A&E shows actor Corey Haim, who appeared in the A&E reality TV show 'The Two Coreys' with his friend Corey Feldman. Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in 'Lucas' and 'The Lost Boys' whose career was blighted by drug abuse, died Wednesday March 10, 2010. He was 38. (AP Photo/Courtesy AETN, L. Pief Weyman) NO SALES. MANDATORY CREDITAP - The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said Friday was obtained through a major drug ring.




Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-night (AP)

FILE - In this March 7, 2010 file photo, Jay Leno arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy.




`South Park' begins 14th season by taking on Tiger (AP)

In this publicity image released by Comedy Central/South Park Studios, Eric Cartman, left, and an animated version of golfer Tiger Woods are shown in a scene from the 14th season premiere of the animated series, 'South Park,' airing Wednesday, March 17, at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central. (AP Photo/Comedy Central/South Park Studios)AP - Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of "South Park" are ready to take on Tiger Woods.






 Business


Uranium major Niger urged to review contracts
Reuters - NIAMEY (Reuters) - The new junta ruling in Niger, one of the world's biggest uranium producers, should review and possibly renegotiate dozens of resource exploitation contracts, civil rights groups said on Saturday.

Athens reaches deal in submarine row: minister

Greece on Saturday announced it had reached an agreement with German defence group ThyssenKrupp in a long-running dispute over the supply of four submarines. Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Venizelos said, 'We have reached a solution which should be signed on Thursday and which protects the interests of the Greek navy as it means it will finally receive modern, functional submarines.'  Photo:/AFPAFP - ATHENS (AFP) - Greece on Saturday announced it had reached an agreement with German defence group ThyssenKrupp in a long-running dispute over the supply of four submarines.




Toyota says RAV4s being offered by Tim Hortons are OK after recall

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard BuchanThe Canadian Press - MONTREAL - Java junkies who win a Toyota RAV4 in the latest Tim Hortons roll-up-the-rim contest shouldn't have to worry about the 2010 Toyotas r-r-rolling out of control down the highway.




General Dynamics to win British army contract: FT

General Dynamics is the winner over BAE Systems in the race to build a new generation of armoured reconnaissance vehicles for the British army, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.  Photo:/AFP AFP - LONDON (AFP) - General Dynamics is the winner over BAE Systems in the race to build a new generation of armoured reconnaissance vehicles for the British army, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.




 CBC Technology & Science


Rogers raising wireless 911 fee
Rogers Wireless is raising the emergency 911 fee cellphone customers pay to 75 cents from the current 50-cent charge.

Prompt feedback spurs better performance
Students who expect immediate feedback on their work are more likely to get a higher grade, even if they think they'll do poorly, new research suggests.

Dust likely culprit in moon mirror problems
Scientists believe lunar dust heated by the sun is degrading the performance of the Apollo reflector arrays and could explain a strange phenomenon that occurs during a full moon.

Lack of snow will make life harder for B.C. salmon
The low levels of snow in B.C.'s mountains could spell trouble for spawning salmon this summer, according to one expert.

 Health & Weight Loss


Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies.

Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major problem in the United States, and children are no exception. Today's kids are spending more hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and less time being active.

Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer survivors who are moderately or severely obese face tougher survival odds following treatment compared with their normal-weight peers, a new study reveals.

NY seeks 'fat tax' on sodas to fight rising US obesity (AFP)

A person chooses a beverage in New York City in 2009. New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Donald Bowers)AFP - New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States.




 CBC Consumer Life


Cord-blood banks oversell value: Marketplace
Health claims used by private cord-blood banks to persuade parents to save their baby's umbilical cord blood can overstate the benefits, according to an investigation by CBC-TV's Marketplace.

Thieves skim customer data from debit terminals
Thieves are accessing consumers' credit and debit card information by stealing point-of-sale terminals used to pay for purchases and extracting the data that many merchants fail to delete from the devices' hard drives.

Breast milk cheese the topic du jour
New York City's health commission has advised the chef of a local restaurant against making any more cheese from his wife's excess breast milk.

WestJet fined for customs violation at Pearson
The Canadian Border Services Agency has fined WestJet $5,300 for sending international passengers through the domestic arrivals area at Toronto's Pearson International Airport , rather than straight through customs, CBC News has learned.






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