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Taser used 'inappropriately': inquest
WEST Australian police may have inappropriately fired a Taser three times at a 49-year-old drug user who later died in police custody, an inquest has heard.
Navy intercepts asylum-seeker boat
A NAVY patrol boat has intercepted an asylum-seeker boat in waters off Australia's northwest coast.
Abbott plays politics with parents: PM
KEVIN Rudd has warned Tony Abbott not to block his paid parental leave scheme and risk punishing working families to make a political point.
Teen sought in wheelchair man bashing
THE girlfriend of a wheelchair-bound man who was allegedly bashed by two teenagers at a Sydney train station has urged one of them to turn himself in.
Beattie gives evidence in graft trial
PETER Beattie told a court that none of the portfolios of ex-minister Gordon Nuttall would have affected the activities of businessman Harold Shand.
'Dead' baby elephant now born alive
THE live birth of an elephant calf just days after it was believed to have died in the womb is being hailed as a miracle by Taronga Zoo staff.
New hope for cancer-hit Tassie devils
NEW research has raised hopes for the devastated Tasmanian devil, finding 20 per cent have a genetic make-up that should help  them resist facial cancer.
Senate push for Green Loans inquiry
PRESSURE is building on the Rudd government's troubled environmental schemes, with the Opposition pushing a Senate probe into the $175m Green Loans Program.
Parental levy hits top-five tax rank
THE Coalition's plan for a surcharge to pay for parental leave would make Australia the fifth-highest taxing OECD country for business.
Job ads rise signals slump over
COMPANIES are stepping up the search for staff as new orders roll in and confidence about the economic outlook soars.
Anger at beef import delay
THE US and the EU are dismayed by the Rudd government's decision to delay importing beef from countries exposed to mad cow disease.
Telstra split hits a wall
KEVIN Rudd's bill to force the break-up of Telstra looks doomed to fail, with the Coalition resolving to vote against it.
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Local stocks flat, miners weak
Local stocks flat, miners weak
THE Australian sharemarket closed flat, as weaker mining stocks offset a stronger financial sector.
Aurox shares jump on Atlas bid
Aurox shares jump on Atlas bid
JUNIOR Aurox Resources' shares soared more than 170 per cent today on Atlas Iron's $143 million bid for the company.
Fee pool for QR float to hit $50m
Fee pool for QR float to hit $50m
THE investment bank fee pool for the $4bn Queensland rail float will total around $50m with $45m being shared around the lead managers.
Bond market stirs to life with offers
Bond market stirs to life with offers
AUSTRALIA'S debt market sparked into life today, including the first offer by a non-financial corporate since the middle of last year.
Orica sees $92m hit from tax ruling
Orica sees $92m hit from tax ruling
ORICA said a court ruling today against it over a dispute with the tax office was likely to hit its after-tax profit by $92 million.
Chinese exports soar for a third month
Chinese exports soar for a third month
CHINA'S exports expanded 45.7 per cent in February for the third consecutive month of growth and at the fastest pace in three years.
Debate on Telstra split to proceed
Debate on Telstra split to proceed
AN attempt by the Opposition to halt Senate discussions on legislation designed to cleave Telstra in two has failed.
Alesco plunges 31pc on profit warning
Alesco plunges 31pc on profit warning
ALESCO shares plunged 31 per cent today after the building products distributor sharply downgraded its full-year earnings forecast.
Demand for car finance slumps
Demand for car finance slumps
DEMAND for vehicle finance has fallen below the level of a year ago as the rebound in car sales paints a false picture of recovery.
Consumers buoyant despite rate rise
Consumers buoyant despite rate rise
AN index of consumer sentiment in Australia rose 0.2 per cent in March from February, brushing aside rising interest rates.
Part 2: Rove's 'Courage and Consequence'
Cable Exclusive: Setting the record straight on Bush's agenda
Part 1: Rove's 'Courage and Consequence'
Cable Exclusive: The Architect's inside look at the Bush White House
'Freedom Watch' Live At OSU, Part 2
Ron Paul on why members of Congress are afraid to follow the Constitution
'Freedom Watch' Live At OSU, Part 1
Panel discusses how the government strays from the Constitution
One-Year Ban on Earmarks?
Sen. Jim DeMint wants frivolous spending to stop
Dems Say Earmarked Jobs Bill Needed
Rep. Danny Davis thinks America would be in worse shape without legislation
Unions Blast Insurance Execs
Union members call insurance execs 'criminals'; defend their own deals
White House Denies Massa's Claims
After stepping down, Massa alleges he was pushed out by own party over health care
Kentucky Sovereignty
State legislature debating bill to give it sovereignty
NYPD Under Fire
Examining inner-city policing
'Courage and Consequence' Excerpt: 9/11
Karl Rove describes what went on behind-the-scenes as terror attack unfolded
'Courage and Consequence' Excerpt: Wilson-Plame
Karl Rove on impact grand jury investigation had on personal life
'Courage and Consequence' Excerpt: WMDs
Karl Rove explains why Bush was right on Iraq
Congresswoman Pays Back the Public
Arizona Democrat calls for five percent pay cut in House and Senate; gives back part of her paycheck
Americans 'Disgusted' By Reform Bill?
Sen. Barrasso warns against passing a 'bad' health care agenda
Toeing the Party Line
Are rank-and-file Democrats cracking under White House pressure?
Massa Goes Out With a Bang
New York lawmaker resigns; slams White House, Democrats for departure
Teacher to Testify on Textbooks
Texas textbooks: Social studies educator set to speak at hearing on changing history curriculum in school books
Jesse Ventura on 'Fox & Friends'
Former Minnesota governor discusses his new book 'American Conspiracies'
N.Y. Chef Makes Cheese From Breast Milk
Daniel Angerer is used to getting attention over the food that comes out of his restaurant Klee Brasserie, but the New York chef is making more headlines than ever over a new dish — that instead comes out of his fiance's brassiere.
Calling In the Bounty Hunters
Obama announces bipartisan-backed high-tech group to crack down on waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid
• Obama to Make Closing Argument on Health Care
• Dems to Emanuel: Stop the Health Care Deadlines
• What's in a Deadline? For Health Care, Everything
No-Fly List Nearly Doubles
Intelligence official says the U.S. has added thousands to the no-fly list since the failed Christmas Day jet attack
• American 'JihadJane' Charged in Terror Recruitment
• Swedish Papers Publish Muhammad Drawing
• YOU DECIDE: Worried About New Terror Attacks?
6 Killed in Attack on World Vision in Pakistan
Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said.
Cops: Missing Oil Exec's Body Found in Mississippi River
Police confirm the body pulled from the Mississippi River Tuesday is missing Houston oil executive Douglas Schantz.
Bank of America Ends Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards
Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.
7-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Family From Attack
A terrified 7-year-old boy begged emergency dispatchers to send police to his Southern California home where three armed robbers threatened his parents, according to a recording of the call released Tuesday.
SeaWorld Trainer's Family Wants Video Suppressed
The family of a SeaWorld Orlando trainer who was drowned by a killer whale after a Feb. 24 performance, is gearing up for a legal battle to prevent video footage of the incident from appearing online or on television, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
LIVESHOTS: Who Writes Your Kids' Textbooks?- Full Coverage of Texas Textbook Battle
LIVESHOTS: Gomez on Latest Crist-Rubio Debacle
Massa Tells Beck: 'I Forced Myself Out'
Sen. Scott Brown to Release Memoirs Next Year
Senate Staffers Warned to Stay Clear of Drudge Report- Reid Welcomes Third Party Senate Contenders
7 Useful Google Services You Have Not Tried Yet
LIVESHOTS: Gates: Marjah Strategy a 'Game-Changer'- Gates: Some Troops Could Leave Afghanistan Early- Ahmadinejad: U.S. Playing 'Game' in Afghanistan
Obama Judicial Nominee Supported Killer
Legislation to Extend Jobless Benefits Clears Hurdle
Producer Pleads Guilty in Letterman Extortion Case
Teens Look to Reagan at Conservative Conference
Anger Over Farrah Snub
Ryan O'Neal and Fawcett's close friends speak out against Academy's decision to omit her from tribute to lost stars at Sunday's Oscars ceremony
Survival Tactics
SLIDESHOW: One member of Congress says it's time for a pay cut. Here's how YOU think lawmakers can survive on less
Stars Show Their Stuff
SEXY STYLE: Christina Hendricks and Katy Perry were two of the sexy stars showing off on Hollywood's biggest night | OSCAR'S WORST DRESSED
Guess the Celeb Shoe
SLIDESHOW: Think you have what it takes to match the shoe to the mystery celebrity? Take our 'Who Does the Shoe Belong To?' quiz and find out
LiLo: Queen of Drama?
SLIDESHOW: With news that the star is suing E-Trade over commercial she claims mocked her, take a look back at her extreme highs and lows | LOHAN NO 'MILKAHOLIC'
Stars With Stalkers
SLIDESHOW: From Vh1's Dr. Drew to Halle Berry, these stars learned the downside of fame when crazed fans crossed the line from admiration into dangerous obsession
Jimi's Music Still Rockin'?
PLAY/SKIP: New music from the late Jimi Hendrix is out this week, but is it worth your dollar? Check out our picks for the best and worst of the week's releases
'Revenge of the Nerds'
THEN/NOW: Anthony Edwards went on to win a Golden Globe for his role in 'ER,' but what about the rest of America's favorite nerds and their frat boy nemeses?
Acadia Park in 5...
By land or by sea, New England's only National Park is 30,000 acres of fun
Iran: US should leave Afghanistan
US troops should leave Afghanistan because their presence is provoking the Taliban, Iran's president is expected to say during a visit to Kabul.
Row over EU diplomatic corps plan
Proposals for a new European diplomatic corps will be outlined by the EU foreign policy chief in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
Haiti aid 'must address economy'
Aid provided to Haiti in the aftermath of January's earthquake could discourage economic activity there, the country's president has said.
Israel activist case to open
A court case into the killing of US protester Rachel Corrie by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003 is to begin on Wednesday.
Irish arrests in cartoonist plot
Police in the Irish Republic have arrested seven people in connection with an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
Guilty plea in Letterman blackmail
Robert Halderman tried to blackmail Letterman over revelations of relationships with several female members of staff.
Togo election protests continue
Riot police in Togo have fired tear gas at protesters as demonstrations against the provisional result of last week's presidential election continue.
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