Car detectives crowd around Monday’s runaway Prius (AP)

Driver James Sikes talks about his experiences in his Toyota Prius during a news conference held at Toyota of El Cajon Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in El Cajon, Calif. Sikes' 2008 Toyota Prius raced out of control on a San Diego freeway Monday. A California Highway Patrol officer helped him stop the car.  (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)AP - The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved hybrid.


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Australia’s reputation damaged by violence: FM (AFP)

Indian protesters hold an image of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as they protest against racial attacks on Indians in Australia during a rally in New Delhi. Violence against Indian students has damaged Australia's reputation and will lead to a drop in the number of foreign students, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has said.(AFP/File/Prakash Singh)AFP - Violence against Indian students has damaged Australia's reputation and will lead to a drop in the number of foreign students, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said.


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Pelosi faces biggest test on healthcare vote (Reuters)

Reuters - The leader of the House of Representatives -- a persuasive arm-twister and deal maker -- faces her toughest challenge yet in the coming weeks: getting 216 votes to pass final legislation revamping the U.S. healthcare system.

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Report: NKorea to replace top diplomat in Geneva (AP)

In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, North Korean Ambassador to the U.N. Ri Tcheul delivers a speech during a meeting about North Korea's human rights in Geneva, Switzerland. North Korea plans to replace its top diplomat in Switzerland, Ri, who is believed to be a key manager of leader Kim Jong Il's alleged secret funds stashed overseas, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Ri is to step down as early as late March following about 30 years of service in Switzerland, citing an unidentified diplomat in Bern. (AP Photo/Yonhap)AP - North Korea plans to replace its top diplomat in Switzerland who is believed to be a key manager of leader Kim Jong Il's alleged secret funds stashed overseas, a news report said Wednesday.


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“Spartacus” halted after star’s cancer diagnosis (Reuters)

Reuters - Starz's freshman drama "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has halted series production due to star Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with cancer.

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Former MI5 boss accuses US of hiding torture (AFP)

File picture shows Britain's director general of the security service (MI5) Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller in 2006. The former head of MI5 has accused the US of concealing its abuse of terror suspects, stepping up a fightback by the security service over accusations that it colluded in torture.(AFP/File/Andrew Stuart)AFP - A former head of MI5 has accused the US of concealing its abuse of terror suspects, stepping up a fightback by the security service over accusations that it colluded in torture.


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Disney sets March 19 deadline for Miramax bids (Reuters)

Reuters - Hollywood's dealmakers have a busy couple of weeks ahead of them.

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Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie’s son (AP)

AP - Marie Osmond has returned to her Las Vegas Strip show, saying singing is the way her family is coping with the death of her 18-year-old son.

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“Logorama” duo take aim at “Ghost Recon” videogame (Reuters)

Reuters - The directors behind the Oscar-winning animated short "Logorama," are moving into the live-action world -- but they aren't going Hollywood just yet.

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Charlie Sheen returning to work next Tuesday (Reuters)

Reuters - Charlie Sheen is expected to return to work on CBS' "Two and a Half Men" on Tuesday, according to his publicist.

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