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Ferry with Americans stuck in Tripoli

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:22 PM PST

Evacuees from Libya arrive at the port of Iraklio city, on the Greek island of Crete, Thursday.A U.S.-chartered ferry to evacuate Americans from Libya was expected to leave Tripoli late Thursday or early Friday, weather permitting, as thousands of others flee.




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Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:22 PM PST

Video: Midwest under severe storm warning

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:28 PM PST

Feb. 24: The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore reports on a major storm system moving toward portions of the Midwest, including a tornado warning issued in Tennessee. (Other)The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore reports on a major storm system moving toward portions of the Midwest, including a tornado warning issued in Tennessee. (msnbc tv)




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Fire kills 3 children at Texas day care center

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:08 PM PST

Emergency Personnel respond to the location where a fire broke out at a day care operated by Jessica Tata, 22, lkilling three children and injuring four others Thursday in Houston. Three  children were killed and four others hurt in Houston day care center fire, authorities say.




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British teen stuck in Libya: Gunfire and tear gas

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:15 PM PST

World Blog: An 18-year-old from Manchester, England, finds herself in the midst of revolution in Libya's capital.

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After 9/11, U.S. gave more visas to Saudi students

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 01:30 PM PST

The Saudi student accused of a bomb plot against the U.S. was one of more than 10,000 Saudis granted student visas in 2008, an NBC News analysis shows.

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Boeing gets $35 billion Air Force tanker order

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:12 PM PST

The Air Force has awarded a $35 billion contract to build the next generation of air refueling tankers to Boeing Co.

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Shuttle Discovery blasts off on its final flight

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 03:28 PM PST

Feb. 24: Watch as Discovery leaves the launch pad for its final flight into space, and eventual rendezvous with the international space station. (Other)After a last-minute glitch, the space shuttle Discovery lifted off Thursday on its final voyage, heading for the International Space Station with six astronauts and a humanoid robot.




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Toyota recalling 2.17 million vehicles in U.S.

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 10:53 AM PST

Toyota says it is recalling about 2.17 million vehicles in the U.S. for potential gas pedal entrapment.Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the United States to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in carpeting.




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Just as Toyota sees smooth road, another huge bump

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:40 PM PST

Unsold Prius sedans sit at a Toyota dealership in Frederick, Colo. The carmaker's latest recall puts another dent in its reputation for building safe and highly reliable products, and it could force the automaker to ramp up sales incentives, analysts warn.Toyota's latest recall puts another dent in Toyota's reputation for building safe and highly reliable products, and it could force the automaker to ramp up sales incentives.




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Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:40 PM PST

Airline apologizes for all-pork menu on Israel flight

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 12:35 PM PST

EasyJet has apologized to Jewish passengers after serving only pork products on a recent flight from Tel Aviv to London.

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Video: Saudi-born student arrested for bomb plot in Texas

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 08:06 AM PST

Feb. 24: A 20-year-old college student in Lubbock, Texas, was arrested for an alleged bomb plot against a home of former President Bush. NBC's Pete Williams reports. (Other)A 20-year-old college student in Lubbock, Texas, was arrested for an alleged bomb plot against a home of former President Bush. NBC's Pete Williams reports. (msnbc tv)




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The cost of keeping the government's lights off

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 02:18 PM PST

Congressional haggling over the budget could have a very expensive consequence:  A shutdown costs the government money. A lot of it.Congressional haggling over the budget could have a very expensive consequence:  A shutdown costs the government money. A lot of it.




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Video: Soldiers ordered to manipulate senators with 'psy-ops'

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 05:14 AM PST

Feb. 24: Rolling Stone magazine reports that the Army told a team of specialized soldiers to engage in 'psychological operations' in order to manipulate visiting senators into offering more funding and troops for the Afghan war. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Other)Rolling Stone magazine reports that the Army told a team of specialized soldiers to engage in 'psychological operations' in order to manipulate visiting senators into offering more funding and troops for the Afghan war. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Morning Joe)




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Fear at N.Z. quake's epicenter: 'I'm going to die'

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 02:21 PM PST

The massive earthquake that killed more than 100 people in nearby Christchurch was centered in a tiny harborside village.

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Video: Obama: Libyan violence ‘outrageous and unacceptable’

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:35 AM PST

Feb. 24: President Obama condemns the current hostile environment in Libya and is sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Geneva to speak to the U.N. Human Rights Council about the troubling situation. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports.  (Today Show)President Obama condemns the current hostile environment in Libya and is sending Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Geneva to speak to the U.N. Human Rights Council about the troubling situation. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports. (TODAY show)




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Video: Gadhafi blames bin Laden for uprising

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 07:26 AM PST

Feb. 24: Moammar Gadhafi says the al-Qaida leader has been manipulating Libyans into rebelling against the government. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (Other)Moammar Gadhafi says the al-Qaida leader has been manipulating Libyans into rebelling against the government. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (msnbc tv)




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Motorola Xoom review: iPad finally has competition

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 06:17 PM PST

The Android tablets out on the market have been weak in the face of the iPad. But after testing out Motorola's Xoom, it's clear the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet has what it takes to compete head to head.The Android tablets out on the market have been weak in the face of the iPad. But after testing out Motorola's Xoom, it's clear the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet has what it takes to compete head to head.




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Posted: 23 Feb 2011 06:17 PM PST