News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "SOMA, Japan (AP) -- A fire broke out at a nuclear reactor again Wednesday, a day after the power plant emitted a burst of radiation that panicked an already edgy Japan and left the government struggling to contain a spiraling crisis caused by last week's earthquake and tsunami."

Conflicting Iodide Message | NBC Bay Area

Conflicting Iodide Message | NBC Bay Area:
The fear that a nuclear cloud could float from the shores of Japan to the shores of California has some people making a run on iodine tablets. Pharmacists across California report being flooded with requests."

Fukushima nuclear crisis: How serious is the radiation threat? - CSMonitor.com

Fukushima nuclear crisis: How serious is the radiation threat?

The radiation detected so far was a one-time spike that dissipated over hours, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Readings peaked at 400 millisieverts (mSv) per hour between Fukushima I reactor Nos. 3 and 4, following an explosion and fire on Monday at No. 3, according to the latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Obamacare a ‘Platform’ for Socialized Medicine — Rep. Conyers Makes Startling Admission | The Blaze

Obamacare a ‘Platform’ for Socialized Medicine

— Rep. Conyers Makes Startling Admission

In a few moments of candor on Monday, Democratic Rep. John Conyers (MI) admitted Obamacare is just a “platform,” or a step, toward an eventual government takeover of health care:

Japan crisis: third explosion raises spectre of nuclear nightmare - Telegraph

Japan crisis: third explosion raises spectre of nuclear nightmare

New explosion at Fukushima plant, as engineers fought to prevent a meltdown in the second worst nuclear accident in history.

ABC News-Washington Post Poll: Confidence in Government Falls to New Low - ABC News

ABC News-Washington Post Poll:

Confidence in Government Falls to New Low

Confidence in the U.S. system of government has dropped to a new low in more than 35 years, with public attitudes burdened by continued economic discontent, soaring gasoline prices, record opposition to the war in Afghanistan -- and a letdown in hopes for political progress after a bout of bipartisanship last fall.

President Obama’s Trivial Pursuits | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier

President Obama’s Trivial Pursuits

The Middle East is afire with rebellion, Japan is imploding from an earthquake, and the battle of the budget is on in the United States, but none of this seems to be deterring President Obama from a heavy schedule of childish distractions.

Israel seizes ship with Iran arms for Gaza-Netanyahu - Yahoo! News

Israel seizes ship with Iran arms for Gaza-Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli naval commandos on Tuesday seized a cargo ship in the Mediterranean carrying what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said were Iranian-supplied weapons intended for Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabian troops sent to Bahrain as protests escalate - Telegraph

Saudi Arabian troops sent to Bahrain as protests escalate

More than 1,000 Saudi Arabian troops have been deployed in Bahrain, following fresh protests over the weekend that pitted protesters from the tiny Gulf monarchy's Shia majority against riot police.

Libya: David Cameron warns time is running out to stop Gaddafi - Telegraph

Libya: David Cameron warns time is running out to stop Gaddafi

Time is running out for the international community to intervene in Libya, according to David Cameron, who warned that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was seeking new arms to crush the popular uprising against his regime.

Japan races to contain nuclear threat after quake - Yahoo! News

Japan races to contain nuclear threat after quake

SOMA, Japan – Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday after an explosion and a fire dramatically escalated the crisis spawned by a deadly tsunami.