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Relentless attacks against al-Qaeda in the Pakistan tribal region appear to have driven Osama bin Laden and other top leaders deeper into hiding, CIA Director Leon Panetta says. Full story
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CIA chief: Al-Qaida crippled, leaders hiding
Relentless attacks against al-Qaeda in the Pakistan tribal region appear to have driven Osama bin Laden and other top leaders deeper into hiding, CIA Director Leon Panetta says.
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Obama on House health vote: A vote's a vote
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he does not oppose plans by House Democrats to pass his much-challenged health care overhaul without a direct vote.
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Rising confidence helps Dow to 18-month high
The Dow Jones industrial average has closed at a new 2010 high as investors grow more confident that interest rates will stay at their current low levels
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March’s main men — NCAA stars to watch
Special feature: We spotlight 40 players who could become household names during the NCAA tournament.
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Scoop: Sandra Bullock blindsided by husband?
Actress abruptly pulls out of the London premiere of “The Blind Side,” giving some credibility to reports that her marriage to Jesse James is in trouble.
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Insurer revoked HIV patients’ coverage
Fortis, now known as Assurant Health, targeted policyholders with HIV, revoking their insurance shortly after diagnosis. The insurance company was ordered to pay $10 million.
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Is Foursquare the new Facebook?
Foursquare, if you don’t know yet, is a hipster-habituated, location-based social networking Web site in which you can tip your friends on hot (or not) locations and earn virtual merit badges by punching your coordinates into your iPhone (or whatever) whenever you hit a bar, brunchery — or hook up with other Foursquare participants.
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Irish at home, worldwide cheer St. Patrick’s Day
Dancing Dubliners and New York City parade goers wearing kilts and green body paint led the world in celebrating St. Patrick on Wednesday along sun-warmed parade routes in gatherings large and small.
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