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Workers investigate the situation near a huge rock which fell during an earthquake in Wajima, Japan. Aftershocks have shaken central Japan's coast, a day after an earthquake killed at least one person and injured 193 others.   (Photo by Koji Sasahara / AP) Aftershocks keep Japan on edge Aftershocks jolted the west coast of central Japan, keeping residents on edge a day after a strong earthquake killed one person, and injured nearly 200. CNN Japan earthquake Reuters Iran may charge British sailors Examiner Iran seizes 15 troops CBS News Northern Irish power deal marks 'new era' Northern Ireland's major Protestant and Catholic parties have hailed a deal to form a power-sharing government as a "new era of politics" to end three decades of sectarian conflict in the British province. CNN   Senator: Some see Bush impeachment as option President Bush's go-it-alone approach on Iraq has so angered lawmakers that some consider impeachment an option over his war policy, a senator from Bush's own party said. ABC News Congress puts its marker on Iraq war, but how big? Christian Science Monitor Bodyguard accused in failed hit on Iraq deputy PM One of Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Salam al-Zubaie's bodyguards helped a suicide bomber in last week's failed effort to assassinate the official, officials say. CNN U.S. talks to Iraq rebels over anti-Qaeda front Reuters Japan PM apologizes about sex slaves Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, under fire for denying government involvement in forcing women to serve as sex slaves during World War Two, said he was "apologizing here and now as the prime minister." ABC News Edwards says 'hot spot' found in hip Elizabeth Edwards said a "hot spot" has been detected in her right hip in addition to the cancer found in one of her ribs, but said doctors believe it is too small to pose a new health risk. ABC News   NATION Lawyer for Australian detainee seeks removal of prosecutor As American officials prepare for the reopening of the military commissions that will try some detainees, a dispute over the proper role of military defense lawyers in the planned war crimes trials is intensifying. International Herald Tribune Australian suspect faces new Gitmo trial New Zealand Herald Europe's leaders respond to demands for action to stop genocide Europe's leaders toughened their stand against mass murder in Darfur, issuing new threats against the Sudanese government, in response to the unprecedented appeal from Europe's leading writers for action. London Independent Sunni Baghdad becomes land of ruins Far more than in Shiite areas, sectarian hatred has shredded what remained of community life in Sunni neighborhoods of Baghdad. International Herald Tribune POLITICS Rice, U.N. chief try to revive Mideast peace process The United Nations raised the idea of a meeting with Israel, the Palestinians and Arab states to try reviving peace talks as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice shuttled between the sides. Reuters Clinton touts universal health care plan Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed to create a universal health care system if elected, saying she "learned a lot" during the failed health care effort of her husband's presidency. Examiner Media's access to McCain may prove risky Republican presidential hopeful John McCain was back in New Hampshire and embracing straight talk. But he acknowledges there's a risk to full days on the record, without breaks to vent or decompress in private. Yahoo! News BUSINESS Citigroup reportedly eyes 15,000 job cuts Citigroup is weighing a restructuring plan that is likely to involve around 15,000 job cuts and a charge against earnings of more than $1 billion, according to a published report. CNN Money Mishkin fuels ‘inflation target’ debate The Federal Reserve would have to think twice before trying to push inflation below 2 percent, governor Frederic Mishkin warned in a speech likely to unleash debate over the U.S. central bank’s inflation objective. Financial Times New-home sales in U.S. drop to lowest since June 2000 New-home sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in February to the lowest since June 2000, dimming prospects for a quick revival in housing. Bloomberg SPORTS Final four is set Twenty-five years later, Georgetown got even for a coach named Thompson and a player named Ewing. In an NCAA Tournament full of tremendous rallies, it was the Hoyas' turn. WSYR Elite eight action Sports Illustrated Kyle Busch drives 'Car of Tomorrow' to victory Kyle Busch won the Food City 500 Nextel Cup race at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway, beating Jeff Burton by half a length. WOWK Kyle Busch wins at Bristol ESPN HEALTH Genetic risk for schizophrenia uncovered Researchers at The Zucker Hillside Hospital campus of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have uncovered evidence of a new gene that appears to increase the risk of developing schizophrenia. Medical News Today Nasal spray shows promise in preventing ear infections Inventors of a new nasal spray designed to help prevent ear infections in children report promising results in lab tests on mice. WebMD RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Jewish seminary to admit gays The major seminary and flagship institution of Conservative Judaism said it will start accepting openly gay and lesbian students. San Francisco Chronicle Pope says EU on path to oblivion Angry that a "Berlin Declaration" listed the EU's achievements but contained no reference to the continent's Christian roots, Pope Benedict said that Europe could "not be built by ignoring its people's identities." Guardian   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The nice-guy attorney general San Francisco Chronicle Column: The weight of what-if Newsweek Column: A dead end Times Editorial: The president's prison International Herald Tribune Column: 'Surge' cuts killings in Baghdad Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Iran's calculated capture of British sailors Real Clear Politics Column: Musharraf caught in a sticky wicket Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: Trust-busting the prosecutors Christian Science Monitor Column (Robert Fisk): The crushing fear that stalks America London Independent   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Yvonne Lee, Walt Chiu, Joe Naroditsky and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Chile rediscovers native remedies Chileans are rediscovering the ancient herbal remedies of the Mapuche indigenous tribe, including a sexual energizer touted as a natural Viagra and other inexpensive alternative medicines. Reuters Mass. man dives into freezing harbor, saves youngster A man leaped into Barnstable Harbor to rescue a 5-year-old girl moments after she fell in, officials said. Gary Richard was eating lunch near the dock when he saw the girl fall in. Fox News NATION Pet food may have killed scores more The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 4,400 calls from pet owners about the recalled dog and cat food that has reportedly sickened and injured animals across the U.S. USA Today U.S. top court to rule on child pornography law The U.S. Supreme Court said it would decide whether a federal law prohibiting child pornography illegally infringes on free-speech or other rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Yahoo! News Passengers' fall puzzles cruise line officials Cruise line officials are trying to figure out how two passengers managed to fall at least 50 feet from a ship's balcony into the Gulf of Mexico, where they were rescued hours later. CNN ENVIRONMENT New debate over nuclear option Supporters of nuclear energy say it's a safe, clean alternative to traditional sources. A new report argues it's not as clean as many think. BusinessWeek Critics angered over grizzlies loss of 'endangered' status The U.S. government declared that grizzly bears no longer need protection under the Endangered Species Act, but critics say the move is premature. National Geographic Return of the Grizzly Bear Yahoo! News N. Idaho mine resurgence causes health, pollution concerns It took more than three decades and $450 million dollars of federal money to clean up after mining pollution in northern Idaho caused children in the area to have the highest lead levels ever recorded. Twin Falls Times-News EDUCATION A different kind of admissions process Along with SAT scores and extra-curricular activities, college-bound students increasingly are being asked to divulge information that may not be so flattering: their arrest and discipline records. Philadelphia Inquirer Teacher, student recall a segregated classroom The first class that Huston Diehl taught was a group of fourth-graders at Morton Elementary School in Louisa County, Va. It was 1970, in the waning days of officially sanctioned segregation. NPR LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Anna Nicole Smith died of accidental overdose Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith died of an accidental overdose of a sleeping medication and at least eight other prescription drugs, authorities said. MSNBC Horror movie ads may have gone too far The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is once again taking a look at the Hollywood practice of marketing horror films to children. Monsters and Critics Puck's restaurants switch to animal-friendly fare As part of a new initiative to fight animal cruelty, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck said that he no longer would serve foie gras, the fatty liver produced by overfeeding ducks and geese. Indianapolis Star SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Emotions run high in wagging dog story Not all tail-wagging is the same, according to a new study. Scientists claim dogs wag their tails on different sides of their body depending on whether they are happy or frightened. Scotsman For fast-food help, call in the robots Pittsburgh's Hyperactive Technologies has come up with a system, based on the vision and artificial intelligence systems employed by robots, to manage the kitchens at so-called quick-service restaurants. CNET News Cutting-edge technology: the world's smallest scissors Scientists in Japan have created what may be the smallest scissors in the world — molecular clippers that are opened and closed with light. Live Science   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Soldiers share troubling stories Stories of neglect and substandard care flooded in from soldiers, their family members, veterans, doctors and nurses working inside the military health care system. 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