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Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention (AP) February 15, 2009 at 6:41 pm AP - Newly minted nurse Katie O'Bryan was determined to stay at her first job at least a year, even if she did leave the hospital every day wanting to quit. Crude oil is getting cheaper — so why isn't gas? (AP) February 15, 2009 at 6:36 pm AP - Crude oil prices have fallen to new lows for this year. So you'd think gas prices would sink right along with them. Chavez asks Venezuelans to let him run in 2012 (AP) February 15, 2009 at 5:42 pm AP - President Hugo Chavez tried Sunday for the third time in his tumultuous decade in power to cast aside constitutional barriers to his re-election, arguing that only he can complete the transformation of Venezuela into a socialist state. Automakers putting brakes on options to trim costs (AP) February 15, 2009 at 5:09 pm AP - When American consumers start buying new cars again, they'll likely find fewer combinations of moon roofs, seat upholstery and stereo systems to choose from. As with better fuel economy, it's a case of U.S. automakers taking a cue from their Japanese counterparts. Gunmen shot 12 in Mexico, including children (Reuters) February 15, 2009 at 4:49 pm Reuters - Suspected drug hitmen killed 12 people, including six children, in the southern state of Tabasco, which until now had escaped the spiraling violence of Mexico's drug war. Chris Brown says he's `sorry and saddened' (AP) February 15, 2009 at 4:49 pm AP - Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with a domestic violence investigation, said Sunday he is "sorry and saddened" by what happened and is seeking counseling from his pastor and loved ones. Obama targets housing fix after stimulus victory (AFP) February 15, 2009 at 3:35 pm AFP - President Barack Obama will head west this week bidding to arrest America's epidemic of home foreclosures after his gargantuan economic stimulus plan finally cleared Congress. White House dampens stimulus expectations (Reuters) February 15, 2009 at 3:17 pm Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters)- President Barack Obama's aides warned Americans on Sunday not to expect instant miracles from the $787 billion economic stimulus bill he will sign this week, but said it would help eventually. US uses unmanned drones to hunt Somali pirates (AP) February 15, 2009 at 1:40 pm AP - American warships off the lawless Somali coast are using unmanned drones to hunt pirates threatening one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Survey shows polar seas are no biological desert (AP) February 15, 2009 at 1:05 pm AP - The polar oceans are not biological deserts after all. Chavez seeks re-election chance in referendum (Reuters) February 15, 2009 at 12:43 pm Reuters - Venezuelans voted Sunday on a reform proposal that would allow socialist President Hugo Chavez to stay in power for as long as he keeps winning elections after a turbulent decade ruling the OPEC nation. Obama focusing on stimulus, foreclosure crisis (AP) February 15, 2009 at 12:36 pm AP - President Barack Obama promotes his economic agenda this week with trips outside Washington to sign the $787 billion stimulus package and to tackle the home mortgage foreclosure crisis. Illinois GOP to discuss possible probe into Burris (AP) February 15, 2009 at 11:58 am AP - Leading Republicans in the Illinois Legislature are expected to call for an outside investigation of whether U.S. Sen. Roland Burris testified truthfully at the impeachment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Taliban to cease fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley (AP) February 15, 2009 at 10:02 am AP - The Taliban announced a 10-day cease-fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Sunday after freeing a Chinese hostage during peace talks with the government, while an abducted American threatened with imminent death by his kidnappers remained missing. Baby-faced dad, 13, raises "broken Britain" fears (AP) February 15, 2009 at 9:52 am AP - Ahhh, Britain. The land of Shakespeare and the Beatles, Churchill and the Queen. Rolling green hills, groovy London shops, hip plaids splashed over raincoats and umbrellas. Ahead of Asia trip, Clinton pledges engagement (AP) February 15, 2009 at 8:51 am AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is ready to deliver a message about the Obama administration's "desire for more rigorous and persistent commitment and engagement" during her tour of Asia this week. Axelrod: Effects of stimulus will be seen soon (AP) February 15, 2009 at 8:42 am AP - President Barack Obama's senior White House adviser says Americans will soon see positive effects of the massive economic stimulus plan passed last week by Congress. Stimulus bill expected to restart mine cleanup (AP) February 15, 2009 at 5:01 am AP - When the Beal Mountain mine opened in 1988 near Butte, Mont., its owner promoted open-pit cyanide leaching for extracting gold from ore as modern and environmentally friendly. Obama to sign $787 billion stimulus bill Tuesday (AP) February 14, 2009 at 11:42 pm AP - Savoring his first big victory in Congress, President Barack Obama on Saturday celebrated the newly passed $787 billion economic stimulus bill as a "major milestone on our road to recovery." U.S. to open military to temporary immigrants: report (Reuters) February 14, 2009 at 8:41 pm Reuters - The U.S. military will begin recruiting immigrants with special skills who are in the United States on temporary visas, offering a chance to become citizens in as little as six months, The New York Times reported. Investigator: Plane fell flat onto Buffalo house (AP) February 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm AP - A commuter plane that smashed into a house apparently plunged flat to the ground rather than nose-diving, ending up pointed away from the airport it was trying to reach, investigators said Saturday.