Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:04:10 GMT  science Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally (AP) AP - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:47:43 GMT  business GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit (AP) AP - Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:41:33 GMT  us Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic (AP) AP - A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:23:40 GMT  world Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel (AP) AP - The head of Iran's atomic agency said the Islamic Republic would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for the Tehran research reactor.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:05:48 GMT  us Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate (AP) AP - Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:46 GMT  science Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station (AP) AP - Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:07:23 GMT  business Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power (AP) AP - The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:41:34 GMT  entertainment Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing (AP) AP - Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:16:30 GMT  entertainment Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case (AP) AP - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:03 GMT  sports Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria (AP) AP - Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:25:23 GMT  science Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list (Reuters) Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:49:27 GMT  topstories Iran says starts work on making 20 percent nuclear fuel (Reuters) Reuters - Iran began work on Tuesday to make higher-grade nuclear fuel, a senior official said, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear program.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:02:14 GMT  politics Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game (Reuters) Reuters - President Barack Obama's call for a healthcare summit including both his fellow Democrats and Republicans sets the stage for a final push to get stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:11:36 GMT  topstories Weather closes government offices a second day (Reuters) Reuters - Federal government agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents brace for another blizzard while trying to clean up from a weekend storm that paralyzed the area with two feet of snow.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:31:20 GMT  topstories U.S. missionary in Haiti says trusts God to free her (Reuters) Reuters - A Haitian judge made no decision at a hearing on Monday whether to free or prosecute 10 U.S. missionaries accused of kidnapping children, and their leader said she trusted in God they would be cleared and released.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:51:56 GMT  topstories Taiwan drops request for U.S. military subs: source (Reuters) Reuters - Taiwan has effectively dropped a request for U.S. submarines to help shore up the balance of power with political rival China, a military source said on Tuesday, dissolving what could be a new rift in tense Sino-U.S. ties.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:53:02 GMT  politics John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies (Reuters) Reuters - Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:07:25 GMT  topstories NATO to Afghan assault villagers: keep heads down (Reuters) Reuters - Afghan villagers should stay inside and "keep their heads down" when thousands of U.S. Marines launch a massive assault on a densely-populated district in coming days, NATO's civilian representative to Afghanistan said Tuesday.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:04:35 GMT  science Toyota announces mass hybrid vehicle recall (AFP/File) AFP/File - Toyota said Tuesday it would recall more than 400,000 hybrid vehicles around the world, including its latest Prius model, plunging deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:06:53 GMT  world Defiant Iran starts uranium enrichment to 20% (AFP) AFP - The UN nuclear watchdog said Tuesday that a team of its inspectors was in place in Iran to monitor Tehran's plans to start enriching uranium to higher levels.