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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. Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign (AP) February 15, 2009 at 6:33 pm AP - Just as Illinois was moving past the agony and embarrassment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's ousting, the fellow Democrat whom Blagojevich appointed to the U.S. Senate was hearing calls for his own resignation Sunday amid allegations he lied to legislators. 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. 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. Nation's peanut growers reeling from outbreak (AP) February 15, 2009 at 2:14 pm AP - With hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and the economy in a nosedive, the U.S. peanut industry expected sales to soar this year. 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. Taliban to cease fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley (AP) February 15, 2009 at 12:54 pm AP - The Taliban announced a 10-day cease-fire in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Sunday after freeing a Chinese hostage as the government neared a peace deal with an insurgent-linked group. 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. Rihanna's Dad: "She Will Be All Right" (E! Online) February 15, 2009 at 11:49 am E! Online - Rihanna has returned to the comfort of home to heal. States eager to start spending stimulus money (Reuters) February 15, 2009 at 10:31 am Reuters - The lightly traveled stretch of road on the outskirts of a small Midwestern city may look like a minor two-lane street. With Calif. lawmakers locked in, budget fix stalls (AP) February 15, 2009 at 10:14 am AP - One vote shy of a budget deal, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday pressured reluctant Republicans in the Legislature to pass a complex plan to close the state's $42 billion deficit. 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. Australian churchgoers mourn wildfire victims (AP) February 15, 2009 at 9:43 am AP - Australians mourning the lives lost in horrific wildfires last week sought comfort at churches Sunday even as firefighters continued to battle a dozen blazes still burning in the state. 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. North Korea offers possible olive branch to US (AP) February 15, 2009 at 6:12 am AP - North Korea is ready to improve relations with "friendly" countries, the communist country's No. 2 leader said Sunday ahead of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Asia. 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. MAN STRIVES TO PUT MONEY ONLY WHERE HIS MOUTH IS (Dear Abby) February 15, 2009 at 2:17 am Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I consider myself to be a "free spirit." I bike and hike to get around, do not own a car and pretty much try to live "off the grid."