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Clinton Gives US Support for Haiti's New President

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined Wednesday the daunting task awaiting Haiti's incoming president: 650,000 in camps, a rubble-strewn capital, a broken judicial system and the looming hurricane season. She said the U.S. will help the impoverished, earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation "all the...

Celebs Help Raise $375K for American Red Cross at Santa Monica Event

Stars lit up Los Angeles' Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday night, when the American Red Cross of Santa Monica staged its Red Tie Affair. Betty White was honored at the event, and Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Paris Hilton and pop-punk heartthrob Pete Wentz were also in attendance. Thanks to a silent auction, an estimated...

Goodbye 'Sweet Micky'? Martelly Serious About Leading Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- On the Sunday night before the announcement of Haiti's preliminary election results, tensions ran high. The candidates faced a troubled electoral system, an impatient population, the never-ending sense that what can go wrong, will. At 9 p.m., hip-hop star Pras Michel took to Twitter: RT...

Musician Martelly Elected Haiti's Next President; Now What?

Musician Michel Martelly was overwhelmingly elected the next president of Haiti, according to preliminary results announced today. Martelly received 67 percent of the votes to his opponent Mirlande Manigat's 32 percent. This percentage closely mirrored the results Martelly's campaign announced earlier in the week, based...

Closed on Mondays Opens Restaurant Doors to Nonprofits

Chef Aliza Miner found inspiration in a day off. Canele, the Los Angeles restaurant where she runs Sunday brunch, closes on Mondays -- leaving stoves unused and a dining room empty. Miner saw these shuttered Mondays as an opportunity to raise money for local nonprofits. ClosedonMondays.com Closed on Mondays...

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02/07/12 Protesters ask Haiti leader to show travel docs Source: The Oregon Herald A small band of protesters called Tuesday for Haitian President Michel Martelly to prove he's eligible for office as they destroyed posters that bore images of the leader.
02/07/12 Improving water and sanitation in Haiti's schools Source: United Nations Children`s Fund (UNICEF) PORT-AU âPRINCE, Haiti, 7 February 2012 â Eighteen-year-old Yves Nolly Lindor is teaching students at PÃ©tion-ville National School about the importance of improved sanitation.
02/07/12 Prime minister: Haiti donor aid needs revision Source: Miami Herald - Miami FL Two years after a massive earthquake, Haiti is even more vulnerable to natural catastrophes and still does not have the capacity to manage even small events, Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille said Tuesday.
02/07/12 Protesters Ask Haiti Leader to Show Travel Docs Source: ABC News A small band of protesters called Tuesday for Haitian President Michel Martelly to prove he's eligible for office as they destroyed posters that bore images of the leader.
02/07/12 A York County Native Nearing 20 Years of Mission Work... Source: FOX - WPMT 43 - York PA While in town, he has asked for help to continue his mission work in Haiti.