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N.Ireland police chief defiant after 2nd killing (AP) March 10, 2009 at 3:53 am AP - A police officer was ambushed by apparent Irish Republican Army dissidents and fatally shot in the head as he responded to an emergency call, less than 48 hours after the killing of two soldiers, Northern Ireland's police commander said Tuesday. Oil rises to near $48 as OPEC signals supply cuts (AP) March 10, 2009 at 3:43 am AP - Oil rose to near $48 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after OPEC signaled it will likely announce another production cut within days, adding to large supply reductions the cartel has already implemented. Dalai Lama blasts 'brutal crackdown' in Tibet (AP) March 10, 2009 at 3:26 am AP - Chinese rule in Tibet has created a "hell on earth" that has caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Tibetans, the Dalai Lama said Tuesday in a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the failed uprising that sent him into exile. Obama to unveil first piece of education plan (AP) March 10, 2009 at 3:20 am AP - President Barack Obama is unveiling the first piece of his education plan to a group of Hispanic business leaders. Japan coast guard: 16 missing after ships collide (AP) March 10, 2009 at 3:17 am AP - Two cargo ships collided off the coast of a central Japanese island Tuesday, leaving 16 South Korean and Indonesian crew members missing, Japan's coast guard said. Midwest tornadoes destroy homes, some roads flood (AP) March 10, 2009 at 1:04 am AP - Strong storms including at least three tornadoes damaged or destroyed homes in parts of the Midwest, and rainfall brought fears of more misery to areas hard-hit by flooding last year. Trio of actors enlisted for Robin Hood film (Reuters) March 10, 2009 at 12:43 am Reuters - Robin Hood has found his Merry Men. Guantanamo detainees say they planned September 11: report (Reuters) March 10, 2009 at 12:29 am Reuters - The five detainees at the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison camp charged with plotting the September 11 attacks have filed a document expressing pride at their accomplishment and accepting responsibility for the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, The New York Times reported on Monday. More evidence that depression is hard on the heart (AP) March 10, 2009 at 12:25 am AP - Severe depression may silently break a seemingly healthy woman's heart. Doctors have long known that depression is common after a heart attack or stroke, and worsens those people's outcomes. Monday, Columbia University researchers reported new evidence that depression can lead to heart disease in the first place. Even in a recession, some companies are hiring (AP) March 10, 2009 at 12:21 am AP - Help wanted: pharmacists, engineers and nurses. Believe it or not, even some banks are hiring, at least for their technology teams. While the recession has claimed 4.4 million jobs, the economy has created others, many of them for highly trained and specialized professionals. More than 2 million jobs openings now exist across a range of industries, according to government data. US protests 'harassment' by Chinese vessels (AP) March 10, 2009 at 12:17 am AP - Chinese ships surrounded and harassed a Navy mapping ship in international waters off China, at one point coming within 25 feet of the American boat and strewing debris in its path, the Defense Department said Monday. The Obama administration said it would continue naval operations in the South China Sea, most of which China considers its territory, and protested to China about what it called reckless behavior that endangered lives. 1 in 50 American children experiences homelessness (AP) March 10, 2009 at 12:13 am AP - One of every 50 American children experiences homelessness, according to a new report that says most states have inadequate plans to address the worsening and often-overlooked problem. Michael J. Fox hosts special on hope (Reuters) March 9, 2009 at 11:31 pm Reuters - Michael J. Fox will return to ABC for a one-hour special examining the nature of optimism. Conn. rep 'disturbed' when ape is found in diapers (AP) March 9, 2009 at 10:07 pm AP - Six weeks before a 200-pound chimpanzee nearly mauled a woman to death, state officials were cracking down on the owner of a 14-pound siamang that was still wearing diapers made for infants. U.S. says Chinese vessels harassed Navy ship (Reuters) March 9, 2009 at 5:16 pm Reuters - The United States Monday urged China to observe international maritime rules after the Pentagon said five Chinese ships, including a naval vessel, harassed a U.S. Navy ship in international waters. Blagojevich fails to get prosecutors off his case (AP) March 9, 2009 at 5:13 pm AP - A federal judge has turned down a request from impeached former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to have Chicago's top federal prosecutor and his staff thrown off the corruption case against him. Ford workers approve UAW contract changes (AP) March 9, 2009 at 5:07 pm AP - Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co. have approved contract changes that include freezing wages and cutting benefits in a move to aimed at helping the automaker remain competitive. The United Auto Workers said Monday a majority of hourly workers voted in favor of modifications to the 2007 contract with Ford, eliminating cost-of-living increases and cash bonuses. Court refuses to expand minority voting rights (AP) March 9, 2009 at 4:45 pm AP - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a part of the Voting Rights Act aimed at helping minorities elect their preferred candidates only applies in electoral districts where minorities make up more than half the population. $5M Castroneves never got key to tax evasion trial (AP) March 9, 2009 at 4:32 pm AP - To this day, race car driver and "Dancing with The Stars" winner Helio Castroneves hasn't seen a single dime of $5 million in licensing money he was promised under a 1999 contract with Penske Racing. It's either been parked at Penske or is still idling in a Dutch investment account. Prosecutor: Pa. trooper prayed for dentist's death (AP) March 9, 2009 at 4:27 pm AP - A western Pennsylvania state trooper hated his girlfriend's estranged husband, prayed that he would die and made up claims that he molested his adopted son, a state prosecutor told a jury as the trooper's trial began Monday. Warm weather could cause migraines, study finds (Reuters) March 9, 2009 at 4:06 pm Reuters - Warmer weather and changes in atmospheric pressure may trigger headaches and migraines, rather than pollution, researchers said Monday. Did a Bard contemporary brush up on Shakespeare? (AP) March 9, 2009 at 3:56 pm AP - The Bard, or not the Bard? That is the question posed by Monday's unveiling of a centuries-old portrait of a dark-eyed, handsome man in Elizabethan finery. Study: Belligerent chimp proves animals make plans (AP) March 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm AP - A canny chimpanzee who calmly collected a stash of rocks and then hurled them at zoo visitors in fits of rage has confirmed that apes can plan ahead just like humans, a Swedish study said Monday. Santino the chimpanzee's anti-social behavior stunned both visitors and keepers at the Furuvik Zoo but fascinated researchers because it was so carefully prepared. Sudan frees president's chief opponent (AP) March 9, 2009 at 3:34 pm AP - Sudan freed a senior opposition leader Monday who was jailed after urging the president to face war crimes charges, an apparent attempt to show unity as the country defies an international order to bring its leader to trial over bloodshed in Darfur. Obama itinerary at Destination DC (AP) March 9, 2009 at 3:27 pm AP - Want to explore Washington as President Barack Obama has experienced it? Midwest tornadoes destroy homes, some roads flood (AP) March 9, 2009 at 1:27 pm AP - Strong storms including at least three tornadoes damaged or destroyed homes in parts of the Midwest, and rainfall brought fears of more misery to areas hard-hit by flooding last year. McDonald's warns on dollar; comparable sales rise (AP) March 9, 2009 at 1:16 pm AP - McDonald's Corp., the nation's No. 1 hamburger chain, posted higher comparable sales Monday but warned that the stronger dollar and higher commodity costs may take some of the meat out of its first-quarter sales and profit. Hetfield Hospitalized, Metallica Nixes Gig (E! Online) March 9, 2009 at 12:38 pm E! Online - Metallica had a less than Swede reception over the weekend. The 10 Major Newspapers That Will Either Fold or Go Digital Next (Time.com) March 9, 2009 at 12:30 pm Time.com - 24/7 Wall St. has created its list of the ten major daily papers that are most likely to fold or shut their print operations and only publish online