News

Obama: Time for talk is over on healthcare bill - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
ST. CHARLES, Missouri (Reuters) - President Barack Obama declared on Wednesday the "time for talk is over" and urged the U.S. Congress to vote on healthcare as his health secretary directly challenged insurers to forgo profits to make coverage more affordable.

World's mega-rich adding wealth, Carlos Slim No. 1 - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot, as the wealth of the world's billionaires grew by 50 percent over the last year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

Arab League chief says Mideast talks off - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Wednesday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had told him he would not enter indirect talks with Israel, only days after the Palestinian side had agreed to the contacts.

House bans some earmarks amid ethics concerns - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives moved on Wednesday to limit the ability of lawmakers to tuck pet projects into spending bills amid mounting election-year ethics concerns.

NY governor in hot water, 2nd-in-command steps up - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With Governor David Paterson enveloped in scandal, New York's lieutenant governor is leading the notoriously difficult budget process and freeing up his boss to fight for his political life, experts say.

Sports

Harangody key as ND takes out Seton Hall - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Luke Harangody had 20 points and 10 rebounds in a healthy performance off the bench, and Notre Dame shut down Seton Hall's high-octane offense for a 68-56 victory in the second round of the Big East tournament Wednesday night.

No Terrell Owens in Cincy? Cincinnati Bengals add WR Antonio Bryant - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

Torii Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors' - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said that black Latin players are impostors when it comes to the number of African-American players.

Notre Dame drops Seton Hall to reach Big East quarterfinals - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Lawyers for Big Ben's accuser speak out - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.

Steelers OL Colon was with Big Ben, but has 'no knowledge' - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent says.

Humor

In Focus: Senate Candidate Drops Out Of Race Due To Shyness - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
KNOXVILLE, TN--Donald Miller told his campaign manager to tell the people that Tennessee would be better off with a more confident, outgoing representative.

How Are We Protecting Our Valuables? - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Alternate Health Care Bills - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
In response to President Obama's call for compromise, several lawmakers have concocted their own health care reform bills. Here are some...

Celebrity News

It's a Girl for FlashForward Star Joseph Fiennes - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
This is the first child for Joseph Fiennes and his model wife Maria Dolores Dieguez

Jessica Simpson Still Watches Tony Romo's 'Cute Butt' - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
She also jokes that John Mayer "gave away my game" by revealing details of their sex life

INSIDE STORY: Corey Haim's Slide from Lost Boy to Truly Lost - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto examines the actor's childhood trauma, early success and losing struggles

EXCLUSIVE: Bid on Robert Pattinson's Remember Me Costumes - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The star's dreamy blue Prada suit, slip-in Birkenstocks and more will hit the live auction site icollector.com on March 13

Mario Lopez: I'm Going to Be a Dad! - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
"I'm really excited. I'm happy," says the Extra host of girlfriend Courtney Mazza's pregnancy