House quickly passes bill for military doctors

Moving with unbelievable speed for Congress, the House eased the financial burden of a Lake County cardiologist Wednesday by making it possible for doctors called up to active military duty to keep their practices intact without suffering a significant loss of income.

Asians frustrated, angry over immigration plan

In the Bay Area, with a high concentration of Asians, who face some of the longest waits to immigrate, proposed changes to family-sponsored and job-specific green cards are angering Asian American community leaders.

Passengers Push Stalled Train in India

A stalled train in India got a helpful nudge from hundreds of railway passengers in eastern India, a railway official said Wednesday. The train stalled in the Buxar district of the state of Bihar on Tuesday when an electrical connection snapped, railway spokesman A.K.

Blair defends decision to back Bush on war

British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has announced his retirement amid declining British support for the war in Iraq, said at the White House Thursday that if he could do it all over again, he would still stand with President Bush and back the war.

Schwarzenegger unveils $145 billion spending plan

With the California economy still showing surprising resilience, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed Monday a $145 billion spending plan for next year that includes billions of dollars for new schools, roads and water projects.

San Francisco Chronicle

blockquote>When one of Deborah Mayer's elementary school students asked her on the eve of the Iraq war whether she would ever take part in a peace march, the veteran teacher recalls answering, "I honk for peace."

Mind of Mencia Blog

Love him or hate him, Carlos Mencia's Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia" is a controversial hit. For daily servings of his edgy jokes and entertainment, check out his blog hosted by Comedy Central.

I-880 section could be open in 10 days, officials say

The section of Interstate 880 damaged in Sunday's tanker truck fire will reopen in 7 to 10 days but it could be months before the destroyed part of Interstate 580 is rebuilt and ready for traffic, state officials said Wednesday.

Edwards on the women's vote

While on the campaign tour for her husband, John Edwards, Elizabeth stopped to speak to the Associated Press on April 30th in Concord, New Hampshire.

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McCain relaunches bid for president

In a bid to revive his troubled presidential campaign, Sen. John McCain took broadsides at the Bush administration Wednesday, for its handling of the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina and its treatment of wounded veterans.

Bloggers descend on Dems' gathering

When Democrats gathered at their candidate-rich California state convention five years ago, a lone blogger from Berkeley was the first, and only, one of his kind to apply for media credentials to cover the events.

On TV: Look to 'Entourage' for honest male bonding

Nobody could possibly accuse HBO's "Entourage" of being the least bit sentimental. It is about Hollywood, after all, a town that is, by its nature, shallow and light.

Katrina relief work awakens teens to life-changing benefits of service

Before going to New Orleans, Nicole Arnott-Eilrich was obsessed with getting a new Mercedes for her 17th birthday on Sunday. But since returning from a trip to build houses for victims of Hurricane Katrina, she's made it clear to her family that she doesn't want the car.

Husky Football Blog

After today's Husky Spring Football game, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times blogs on all the excitement.

Safeco Field views: Going ... going ... gone?

Bring some life to Pioneer Square and to the "Stadium District," good. Take away the great Safeco Field views of downtown Seattle, bad. Bob Young reports on some possible developments in the area.

Food Stamps for a Week

Oregon Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski and his wife, attorney Mary Oberst will be eating for one week with only $42. That will allow them each $3 a day to eat. This experiment will help them understand what it is like to live on food stamps.

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The end of a blogging era may be near

Interesting blog post from the Seattle PI's Net Native on how the bloggers code of conduct may change blogging as we know it.

Hey, hairdo dude: Way to "represent"!

It's impossible to not give a nod to one of the most notorious "American Idol" contestants of all time. Votefortheworst.com couldn't save him from being eliminated, but the media may salvage his career.

Zoo Asks Visitors Not to Stare at Chimps

Chimpanzee "Cheetah" was raised by humans, now the Antwerp Zoo is trying to integrate him into chimpanzee life. So please, don't look at the monkeys.

Abdul's 'Diva' AnticsNot Welcomed

Paula, didn't your mom ever tell you to not fly your "freak flag" in public? And for goodness sake, why are you flying Southwest if you think you are such a celebrity?

Virginia Tech killer:Using media for his message

Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle blogs on why Virginia Tech killer sent tapes to NBC News.

Dr. Phil evaluates Va Tech shooter

Parents across the world, rejoice! Dr. Phil has yet again saved the day…or maybe not. Last night, Dr. Phil paid a visit to Larry King Live, and had a few things to say about the cause of the horrific incident at Virginia Tech. His enemy: video games.

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Obama siphoning major donors once loyal to Clinton machine

Obama's strategy: divide and conquer Clinton supporters.

Health care system broken Clinton says

Saturday former President Bill Clinton talked in San Francisco about where health care needs to go.

The Sanjaya Principle: Why Ron Paul Can Be Our Next President

The theme of American Idol's Sanjaya Malakar can be applied to why Ron Paul has a chance in the 2008 Presidential Election. Jonathan David Morris writes, "The 2008 presidential election is now less than 19 months away.

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