Obama shift on birth control seeks to placate Catholics
WASHINGTON - The White House, in an abrupt shift aimed at quelling an election-year firestorm, announced that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to workers and that the onus would instead be on health insurers. Full Article | Video
Greek cabinet approves EU/IMF bailout bill
ATHENS - The Greek cabinet approved a draft bill spelling out reforms required by the EU and the IMF on Friday, taking Athens closer to getting a new 130 billion-euro bailout after the prime minister warned the alternative was "catastrophe." | Video
Romney may regret opposing auto bailout
With Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney desperate for a win in Michigan's primary on February 28, he will need to explain to voters why in 2008 he called for the U.S. government to stand aside as auto companies at the brink of insolvency begged for help. Full Article
For hard-hit families, settlement is little relief
NEW YORK - A $25 billion settlement between the government and the country's biggest mortgage lenders is too little, too late for homeowners evicted during the mortgage crisis. Many hurdles still remain for those who may qualify to receive the funding. Full Article
Tesla unveils "falcon-winged" electric SUV
HAWTHORNE, California - Tesla Motors Inc on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles spun from a common platform. Full Article
Japan priest fights invisible demon: radiation
FUKUSHIMA - On the snowy fringes of Japan's Fukushima city, now notorious as a byword for nuclear crisis, Zen monk Koyu Abe offers prayers for the souls of thousands left dead or missing after the earthquake and tsunami nearly one year ago. Full Article | Slideshow
Arms, fighters from Libya fortify Mali rebellion
DAKAR/KIDAL, Mali - Weapons and fighters flooding out of Libya after its revolution have added to insecurity across West Africa, from the lethal bombings by Boko Haram Islamists to al Qaeda allies who have targeted Westerners and armed forces. Full Article
In cyber era, militaries scramble for new skills
With growing worries about the threat of "cyber warfare," militaries around the world are racing to recruit the computer specialists they believe may be central to the conflicts of the 21st century. Full Article
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The Obama birth control compromise
President Obama announced a compromise on contraception coverage after igniting a firestorm of criticism from Catholic leaders and Republicans. We decode the controversy over the rule that initially required all employers -- including religious institutions -- to cover the cost of birth control. Video
Romney appeals for conservative support
WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney urged conservatives to overcome their doubts and get behind him to take on President Barack Obama in this November's election. | Video
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