Nation Archives December 2010
Poisoning attempt against serial murder suspect Elias Abuelazam
Unplowed streets haunt Mayor Michael Bloomberg; N.J. Gov. Chris Christie takes heat visiting Fla.
Delta, American and Continental airlines unprepared to deal with a crush of calls after blizzard
Doubling up in tough times: Extended families crowd under one roof
Doctors urge sleep-deprived surgeons to disclose it to patients
Outsourcing self-control: Americans turn to technology to master their impulses
Doctor's defense lawyers will claim Michael Jackson killed himself, prosecutor states
Hospital radiologist strangled by electronic neck massager
Website encourages the rich to give back their tax cuts
Top U.S., world stories of 2010: Which mattered most? Take our poll
Northeast clears snow, but unjamming airports will take longer
Rep. Charles Rangel sets up new legal defense fund
Republican candidates rush to enter 2012 Senate races
Rumors of Aretha Franklin's death are untrue, sources say
Buzz Aldrin sues over Topps' 'Heroes' card
Farmers, pecan growers claim sulfur dioxide from coal electric generation kills vegetation
Obama's pick for National Economic Council director seen as sign of new agenda
Alfred Kahn, economist who championed airline deregulation, dies at 93
Birthday getaway for 5 Little Haiti teens ends in death from car exhaust
New Republican legislatures may quickly repeal state laws Democrats passed recently
Hawaii's governor seeks to reveal Obama birth data, was presidential parents' friend
Flights from East Coast resume after blizzard; so do long lines
Maine ski lift accident results in injuries
Opponent won't hinder Murkowski's Senate certification
Air traffic resumes as NYC airports dig out from blizzard
Camera and computer scanning of license plates by police is spreading
Powerful East Coast snow halts city that never sleeps: NYC gets 2 feet
More farmers markets expanding into year-round operation
Millions of Americans still re-entering U.S. without proper documents
Husband faces trial, up to 5 years, for reading cheating wife's e-mail
Republican presidential hopefuls stumble, try to explain in early 2012 jockeying: Analysis
2011, the year of cheap seats? Thank cruel concert summer 2010
It's hard to seat jury that won't give marijuana defendants a pass
U.S. focuses on Saturday Bible study group in abortion doctor's murder
Disabled are used to invasive airport checks, which sometimes don't go well
East Coast snow dump snarls roads, cancels flights, frustrates Christmas travelers
One too many 'enhance your ...' e-mails: Marketer makes living suing spammers
Northeast prepares for the worst as winter storm rumbles up the coast
Obamas spend a quiet Christmas morning in Hawaii
Californians begin unpleasant task of cleaning up muddy mess left behind by storm
Recent tax changes might lead to filing delays, according to IRS
Likely day off work means last-minute shoppers definitely will not be alone today
Man fleeing police in Hawaii drives through security checkpoint for President Obama
Police in New York looking for thief who tunneled into apartment, stole valuable art
EPA will set limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, refineries
Massive storm leaves giant mess, polluted beaches in California
Official recommends allowing former White House official Rahm Emanuel to run for mayor of Chicago
Study says using seniority to determine layoffs of teachers detrimental to students
Bill to cover medical costs related to 9/11 is approved by Congress
Obama ends year with legislative successes but expects some fights ahead with new Congress
Two Chicago firefighters killed on anniversary of city's big blaze
Civil rights laws may limit GOP claims to new congressional districts
Barack Obama's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year ends upbeat
Senate approves START nuclear treaty with Russia, delivering win to Obama
Deal reached in Senate to OK scaled down 9/11 first-responder health bill
President Obama signs repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Formerly sunny California suffers under heavy rainfall
President Obama to sign law today allowing homosexuals to serve openly in military
Stopgap funding bill clears Congress; Obama expected to quickly sign
Teen birth rate in U.S. at record low
Bishop removes hospital's Catholic status over abortion to save mother
WikiLeaks scandal, Republican objections threaten whistle-blower rights bill in House
Well-trained Americans endure airport security screenings with a sigh
Use of models probed over luring bone marrow 'donors' into $4,000 screenings
23% of young Americans can't pass military's basic school exam
No stopping START: Obama has GOP votes to ratify Russia nuclear treaty
'Grudge against Jesus' suspected in thefts of Nativity figurine
GOP takes heat for stance on Sept. 11 responders legislation
START vote in Senate today spurs campaign mode
'Secession Ball,' NAACP protests mark 150 years since South Carolina left U.S.
'Humane' food is next grocery buzz: It sparks excitement, labeling controversy
Some GOP lawmakers urge federal pay cuts while giving staff raises: Analysis
Obama phones GOP senators to back START nuclear treaty with Russia
Obama cuts quiet deal with Senate Republicans to OK 19 judicial nominations
Gawker computer hacking underscores risk of using same password on multiple sites
Red moon before Christmas? Total lunar eclipse 2:41 a.m. Tuesday night
Unemployed are relieved that life raft of extended benefits is still afloat
food-safety laws' overhaul revived in Senate
Senate GOP leaders fight vote on U.S.-Russia nuclear pact
Obama gets renewed credibility with year-end victories
Christmas lighting tells us about the community, about caring, about us
Defense exploits Army's housing of Afghan war-crimes witnesses together
Rubble from highway pothole killed young wife, mother of 2
Storms threaten California with flooding
Obama's strategy of strict immigration enforcement failed to gain support for DREAM Act
Senate votes to leave treaty intact after Obama pledge on missile defense
Senate kills DREAM Act bill aiding citizenship for illegal immigrants' children
Census data could be game changer; South, West likely to gain House seats, Rust Belt to lose
Railgun weapon may one day change naval warfare
Senate votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' policy
Palin says she's months away from decision on seeking presidency
Bones found on South Pacific island analyzed to see if they are remains of Amelia Earhart
3 bears orphaned after Yellowstone campground attack make public debut at Montana zoo
Congress approves tax cuts, extension of unemployment benefits
$47 million in new projects will fight Asian carp
Army doctor who questioned Obama citizenship, wouldn't deploy to Afghanistan gets dismissal, prison
Democrats pull budget bill in face of Republican opposition
Flying surly: Just mix holiday crowds, aggressive searches and alcohol, stir briskly
Food and Drug Administration moves to revoke Avastin as drug for advanced breast cancer
Oklahoma executes prison strangler with drug used for euthanizing animals
Obama's liberal support erodes over extending tax breaks for rich
Democrats struggle: Final tax bill hurdle could be House vote Thursday night
Lawyers in 20-state challenge to health reform ask for immediate ruling
U.S. border agent killed in shootout with suspected bandits in Arizona
Death toll expected to rise in Australia as rescuers search water where boat broke up on rocks
Escaped inmate leaves trail of mayhem before finally being recaptured in Iowa
Senate approves extending Bush-era tax cuts
Army's convicted 'birther' doctor changes mind, says he'd now deploy to Afghanistan
Obama reelection bid might get boost from tax-cut deal
U.S. sues BP, 8 others over oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy, says warrants needed
Casino chose to let bandit flee with $1.5 million, avoided shootout
House votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' for gays in military
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg named Time 'Person of Year'
Man escapes on motorcycle after stealing $1.5 million in casino chips from Bellagio in Las Vegas
Opposition to President Obama's tax plan on the rise among Republicans
Democrats prepare for battle to get New START treaty passed
Father of missing boys waives extradition hearing
House Democrats consider amendments to tax bill; Senate postpones vote as support grows
Whites, blacks now live in less-segregated communities, census information shows
Gunman fires at school board meeting, kills himself after shootout with guard
Black-white housing segregation drops to lowest level in a century
House Democrats angry about Obama's handling of tax deal with GOP
Earmarkers in Congress feast on pork one last time before 2011 diet
New showdown: House plans vote on military gay ban
Key part of health care law unconstitutional, judge says
Stool transplant is last-ditch method against intestinal superbug C-diff
Economic stress falls to 18-month low: Analysis
Maryland terror suspect ordered held until trial; entrapment defense anticipated
Addicted healers: Doctors who abuse drugs, endanger patients are not rare
YouTube decides to let users decide on terrorism-related videos
If misery loves company, snowbound Ohioans should embrace neighbors to west
Judge rules health care insurance-for-all rule is unconstitutional
Gold coin worth about $1,500 dropped in Salvation Army kettle
Tax-cut deal likely to pass, Obama aide says
Madoff son's suicide followed increasing pressure from trustee
Phony cardiologist: United pilot duped AMA, hospitals, university with fake M.D. claim
Storm snarls Midwest, cancels flights, closes roads, collapses Metrodome roof
Social Security advocates fear Obama's plan to cut tax for 2011
Dispute over Muslim cemetery in small New York town ignites effort to save its image, enhance tolerance
68% in poll say parents, not teachers, are to blame for students' poor performance
Economy creates a tale of two Christmases: The Haves vs. the have-nots
Midwest snowstorm dumps as much as 20 inches of snow
Diplomat Richard Holbrooke in critical condition after surgery for torn aorta
Both Democrats and Republicans say tax-cut deal likely to get passed in Congress
Elizabeth Edwards eulogized as dedicated mother, optimist
Pro-WikiLeaks 'hacktivists' say they are defending freedom and their ideals
Judge in Alaska throws out lawsuit by tea party candidate Joe Miller
George Custer's last flag is sold at auction for $2.2 million
Pennsylvania couple convicted after using only prayer, not medicine, for dying toddler
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledges failure of direct Mideast peace talks
Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper convicted; prosecutor praises victim's courage
Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo honored with empty chair at ceremony
Detroit Symphony says it's $8.8 million in the red and still in midst of strike
Obama has not smoked for 9 months; his real weakness is pie, though
Just over half responding to survey say they are worse off under Obama
FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft
Life expectancy drops a bit to 77.8 years
Flag from Battle of Little Big Horn being auctioned
Poll: Education backed, but not new school taxes
Obama, Congress urged to get serious about deficit reduction in new year
Senate Republicans block vote on repeal of ban on gays serving openly in military
Hollywood-quality masks give criminals a new face for high-tech robberies
Performance doesn't count when tight budgets force teacher layoffs
Rape case vs. WikiLeaks' Julian Assange highlights unusually broad crime definition
Imam behind NYC mosque plan sees hope in pluralism after furor abates
House Democrats now say 'no,' reject tax, unemployment deal unless reworked
Lacking votes, Democrats postpone 'Dream Act' immigration bill
Discovery of young boy's body in Mississippi leads to murder charges against father
New powerful lasers being pointed at planes concern FAA
Possible GOP presidential candidates lining up to oppose New START
House passes citizenship bill for children of illegal immigrants
Lennon's fans sing 'Imagine' to mark anniversary of death
White House seeks votes to push through tax deal
House passes bill to freeze most Cabinet budgets, fund wars in Afghanistan, Iraq
Senate wraps up Judge G. Thomas Porteous impeachment trial
Obama signs legislation for black farmer, American Indian settlements
1st 'authenticated' apparition of Mary in U.S.: Catholic bishop sanctions shrine
Jihad-obsessed construction worker arrested over bomb plot in FBI sting
Climate pact 'unrealistic,' former U.S. officials say
Spacecraft splashes into Pacific on demo flight
1st Baptist Church of Dallas launches 'GrinchAlert' website to monitor retailers about Christmas
Father, son bank bombers convicted of murder, hated Obama, lauded Oklahoma bombing
Democrat Mark Dayton on verge of winning long-contested election for Minnesota's governor
Senate leaders reach deal to avoid cut in doctors' Medicare pay
Elizabeth Edwards' death from cancer resonates across the nation
Arrested Columbia University student sold drugs to help pay tuition, prosecutor says
Obama works to sell deal with Republicans to Democrats
Beyond tax deal, Obama forced to defend his political credibility: Analysis
Elizabeth Edwards dies of cancer, pushed universal health care, husband's political career
1st wrongful dealth settlement reached over chewing tobacco
Child nutrition bill could lead to ban on bake sales at school
WikiLeaks' Assange threatens to release more cables if prosecuted
Compromise is key part of Obama strategy
Veterans support legless comrade jailed in stalking of church picketing GI funerals
Elizabeth Edwards will get no more cancer treatment, prepares for end
Obama makes a tax cut deal with Republicans: Questions and answers
Food allergy diagnosis, testing guidelines are toughened for doctors
Cancer treatments failing Elizabeth Edwards
George W. Bush's approval rating improves to 47%
Living Comment of the Day: '...why is it going to take two years to go into effect?'
Obama warns of new 'Sputnik moment,' fears U.S. education, infrastructure falling behind
Kentucky governor's support of ark project raises concerns over state ties to religion
Gay, lesbian teens punished more often
Unabomber's Montana land for sale; 'very secluded'
New research shows medical marijuana's perils as well as promise
GOP senators hint of compromise on tax cuts, jobless benefits
Mideast allies resist fighting terrorism financiers, leaked cables show
Funeral of teenager who took social studies class hostage attended by hundreds
Traffickers buy Medicaid patients' prescription drugs for resale on street
Viewed risque sites? Web browser flaw bares all to secret Internet trackers
State and local governments' debt has some analysts worried
The Army is pushing recruits to eat healthy
Popularity, ease of cyberbullying have parents playing catch-up
Should Obama follow the strategy of Truman or Clinton?
Senate defeats bill to extend tax cuts to all but the wealthy
Democrats seek leverage over Republicans on extending tax cuts
Deficit commission can't muster votes to put plan before Congress, but leaders declare victory
Obama lands in Afghanistan on surprise visit to troops
White House, GOP in talks to extend tax cuts, add spending
Bacteria-related find brings talk of new life form on Earth
Diplomatic cables paint Afghanistan as hopelessly corrupt
U.S. violated limits on spying, ACLU says
John Boehner's saltier style contrasts with Nancy Pelosi's: Language blunt, but genial
Congress zaps loud TV ads: FCC must force down decibels in year
House censures veteran Rep. Charles Rangel for ethics violations
Military chaplains sharply divided over repealing ban on gays serving openly
Church sued over sex abuse sues victim's parents, says they should've known
The Charles Rangel wrangle: Congressman faces long odds on avoiding ethics censure
Winter storm traps hundreds of motorists on I-90 near Buffalo
Vet with guns allegedly followed members of controversial church
One of 12 soldiers accused of war crimes admits guilt
Legal flaw imperils food-safety overhaul
School lunch changes OK likely
Senators told NASA is complying with its orders
GOP vows to block legislation to get deal on tax cut extension
Turkey and Russia outraged by criticism in leaked cables
U.S. shifts course on offshore drilling
'Billions and billions' doesn't begin to give stars their due
Battling nation's obesity, Army revamps diet for recruits: Yogurt in, soda out
Fallen Marine's personal effects returned after storage-locker sale, controversy
Groundbreaking ruling: Judge orders Monsanto's genetically modified beets pulled from soil
Illinois legislature OKs civil unions for gay couples
As jobless benefits end, Christmas becomes about survival for Massillon family, others
Social Security cuts are part of deficit plan
Yes, it's only Dec. 1. Yes, Hanukkah begins at 4:58 p.m. today
John Skelton, the father of 3 missing boys, fights return to Michigan
Details of commission's deficit-reduction plan will emerge today
Pentagon plays down survey results showing most combat troops oppose repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Legislation to improve nutrition in school lunches gains more support in Congress
Portland town's residents show support for Islamic center targeted by hate crime
Authorities in California will burn house used to make explosives
Escaped inmate terrorizes teacher, children at Northern California preschool
Motive of Samuel Hengel, 15, in school hostage seige remains mystery
Sale of fallen Marine's possessions, medals, burial flag sparks controversy
Walking may preserve brain, slow Alzheimer's development
Hurricane season ends, but naming rights continue on strange, international path
TV evangelist Marcus Lamb admits adultery, reveals $7.5 million extortion plot
Father of 3 missing Michigan boys to face kidnapping charges, police say
Student hostage-taker in Wisconsin dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound
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