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Massive food distribution begins in Haiti

A massive food distribution coordinated by the World Food Programme, international aid agencies and the Haitian government was under way Sunday in the quake-ravaged capital. Go to Source

Last U.S. veteran of WWI turns 109

The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, turns 109 on Monday and is still hoping for a national memorial in Washington for his comrades. Go to Source

Focus of health care bill may be changing, officials signal

Democratic efforts to pass a health care bill have stalled a bit, and the immediate focus may be shifting toward health insurance reform instead of quickly trying to pass a comprehensive bill, White House officials signaled Sunday. Go to Source

Man charged with abusing Haitian boys faces more counts

An American accused of sexually abusing boys he was supposed to help in Haiti now faces additional charges, federal court records show. Go to Source

3 deaths linked to winter storm in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s death toll for a winter storm that left thousands without power in the state climbed to three Sunday, emergency officials said. Go to Source

China threatens sanctions over U.S deal

China has threatened to slap sanctions on American companies that sell arms to its rival Taiwan as part of a range of punitive actions Beijing is taking to protest the deal. Go to Source

10 face child trafficking charges in Haiti

Ten Americans were charged with child trafficking after they tried to bus 33 children through the Haitian-Dominican Republic border Saturday without proper paperwork, authorities said. Go to Source

Businessman arranges Haiti burial rites

Daniel Rouzier clutched a mahogany rosary and a pair of latex gloves in his left hand, his face covered in a sterile mask. Go to Source

Quake kills one, injures 11 in China

An earthquake killed one person and injured 11 in southwest China early Sunday, state media reported. Go to Source

Iran puts 16 protesters on trial

Sixteen opposition protesters went on trial Saturday in Iran on charges that they tried to overthrow the government, state-run media said. Go to Source