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Computer crashed by earthworm
February 25, 2009YEOVIL, England, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- A British man said the worm that caused his computer to crash turned out not to be a form of computer virus but an actual 5-inch earthworm.
Read moreObama delivers bold speech to Congress
February 25, 2009I’ve come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in this great chamber, but to speak frankly and directly to the men and women who sent us here.
Read moreSix Chicago schools spared closing, fight continues
February 25, 2009CHICAGO – Local grassroots efforts by parents, teachers, students and community supporters here has paid off, for now, after Chicago Public Schools Chief Ron Huberman announced that six schools will be spared from a list of...
Read moreSolis confirmed as labor secretary
February 25, 2009President Obama finally has a labor secretary, leaving his picks at commerce and health and human services still to go to complete his cabinet. The Senate late this afternoon voted 80-17 to confirm California congresswoman Hilda...
Read moreMurdoch’s apology over ‘chimp’ cartoon follows 100,000 letters, planned confrontation at residence
February 25, 2009The national civil rights organization ColorOfChange.org said today that it had coordinated with NYPD to conduct a public confrontation outside Rupert Murdoch's residence over his lack of action regarding The New York Post's controversial 'chimp' cartoon....
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