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Obama pitches health plan in spirited appearance (AP)

AP - Stirring memories of his campaign for the White House, President Barack Obama made a spirited, shirt-sleeved appeal for passage of long-stalled health care changes Monday as Democratic congressional leaders worked behind the scenes on legislation they hope can quickly gain passage.

Israel, Syria pursue nuclear-powered Mideast (AP)

AP - Is the Middle East about to go officially nuclear?

Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdle (AP)

AP - Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year cleared a key hurdle Tuesday that guarantees it will soon pass the Senate.

Dozen centuries-old shipwrecks found in Baltic Sea (AP)

AP - A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks — some of them unusually well-preserved — have been found in the Baltic Sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany.

A policy change on abortion, but how radical? (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama's health care bill would change federal policy on abortion, but it would not open the spigot of taxpayer dollars as some abortion opponents fear.

Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus (AP)

AP - Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

Continental CEO will cancel flights before fines (AP)

AP - Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers.

China: US assets should not be 'politicized' (AP)

AP - An official in charge of China's foreign reserves tried to ease American concern Tuesday about the political impact of its huge holdings of U.S. government debt and indicated Beijing has no plans for a big increase in its gold stockpile.

Job openings up sharply in January to 2.7M (AP)

AP - Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, evidence that employers are slowly ramping up hiring as the economy improves.

Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics (AP)

AP - Toyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.

Democratic senator opposes fast-track health bill (AP)

AP - A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.

Greek PM urges US to crackdown on speculators (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama reacted positively to European ideas about cracking down on currency speculation, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (pah-pahn-DRAY'-oh) said following a White House meeting Tuesday.

Chevron to shed 2,000 jobs, sell some assets (AP)

AP - Chevron Corp. said Tuesday it will cut 2,000 jobs this year and sell some overseas operations as it revamps its struggling refinery, marketing and transportation operations.

Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail (AP)

AP - Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November's congressional elections.

Amazon cuts off Colo. affiliates because of tax (AP)

AP - Amazon.com Inc. cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax.

IBM makes Earth-friendly plastic from plants (AFP)

AFP - IBM researchers on Tuesday said they have discovered a way to make Earth-friendly plastic from plants that could replace petroleum-based products tough on the environment.

Ford launches affordable made-for-India compact (AP)

AP - Ford Motor Co. launched its first made-for-India compact car Tuesday, as the U.S. automaker continues its push into fast-growing Asian markets.

Amsterdam airport tightens security after sting (AP)

AP - Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport — the departure site for the Detroit underwear bomber — tightened security Tuesday after journalists orchestrated a sting operation that smuggled bottles of liquids onto planes bound for London and Washington.

Politics and retail a no-win mix (AP)

AP - Guns. Religion. Abortion. These are the no-win arguments that spoil family gatherings — and the stuff of retailers' nightmares.

Stock investors ask: What's the next big thing? (AP)

AP - A year after the stock market began its comeback from 12-year lows, investors are looking for the next big thing.