In Bethlehem, Pope calls for Palestinian state

In Bethlehem, Pope calls for Palestinian state: "Pope Benedict XVI made a powerful plea Wednesday for a Palestinian state, mixing prayer and politics at Jesus' birthplace and expressing solidarity at a refugee camp with 'all the homeless Palestinians who long to be able to return to their birthplace.'"

Obama, Dems press unified message on health care

Obama, Dems press unified message on health care: "The White House scrambled Wednesday to get Democrats behind a unified message of affordability and choice on health legislation amid concerns that Republicans could scare the public with images of a health care system run by bureaucrats. President Barack Obama used his bully pulpit for the third straight day to reinforce his commitment to reshaping the nation's health care system to bring down costs and extend coverage to 50 million uninsured people."

Treasury wants more financial regulations

Treasury wants more financial regulations: "The Obama administration is asking Congress to extend its oversight of the financial system to include the shadowy market of derivatives, the kind of complex financial instruments that helped bring down the giant insurer AIG."

Obama reverses on releasing photos

Obama reverses on releasing photos: "In a dramatic, high-profile reversal for his young administration, President Barack Obama is seeking to block the release of 44 photographs depicting abuse of detainees in U.S. military custody in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Shanna Moakler Resigns as Miss California Pageant Director - omg! news on Yahoo!

Shanna Moakler Resigns as Miss California Pageant Director - omg! news on Yahoo!: "The day after Carrie Prejean was told she could keep her Miss California crown, Shanna Moakler has resigned, she confirms to Usmagazine.com exclusively."

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