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Thanksgiving wishes from Lincoln, Truman, Reagan and -- now -- ObamaLos Angeles Times - 36 minutes ago On Thanksgiving, our most home-grown of holidays, we at The Ticket would like to offer you a helping of history along with that turkey. Obama's Thanksgiving proclamation The Associated Press Readers share their gratitude at Thanksgiving Macon Telegraph A year after, India remembers Mumbai attacksReuters - - 50 minutes ago MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mumbai's police paraded past some of the city's landmarks in a show of strength as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratched up tensions with Pakistan. Uninvited guests crash White House dinnerReuters - - 1 hour ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Secret Service is investigating how an uninvited couple was admitted to US President Barack Obama's White House state dinner, penetrating layers of security, a spokesman said on Wednesday. Video: Couple 'Crashes' White House State Dinner |
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France to ban domestic violence via law
Xinhua - - 7 hours ago
PARIS, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister announced Wednesday to ban "physical violence within couples" in France during a speech to mark the United Nations' 10th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Obama's climate vow boosts chances for Copenhagen deal
Los Angeles Times - 37 minutes ago
Environmentalists and world leaders are encouraged by the president's commitment on US greenhouse gas emissions and by his plans to attend international talks in December.
EU, US Prepare for Climate Summit Wall Street Journal
Main suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders
Reuters - - 36 minutes ago
MANILA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - A member of a powerful political family in the southern Philippines, suspected to be behind the massacre of 57 people in an election-related feud, surrendered to police on Thursday, an army official said.
Prime suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders The Associated Press
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CDC connects H1N1, severe bacterial infections
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
Federal health officials on Wednesday linked the H1N1 flu epidemic to a sharp rise in the number of severe bacterial infections. Anne Schuchat, a physician at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the national trend was ...
H1N1 stats like those of regular flu Deseret News
Swine flu linked to serious respiratory disease Los Angeles Times
Web site posts what is says are half million text messages from 9/11
CNN - - 4 hours ago
(CNN) -- Newly released text messages reportedly from the morning of September 11, 2001, show panicked family members trying to contact loved ones and officials frantically trying to grasp what was happening.
White House says health-care bills contain cost-cutting remedies
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
Senior White House officials on Wednesday brushed aside criticism that Democrats aren't tackling cost containment in their health-care reform bills, although they acknowledged room for improvement as the bills move forward.
Obama Backs Senate on Two Disparities in Health Bills New York Times
Obama team battles to portray healthcare reform as cost-cutting Christian Science Monitor
'Screaming Hot' TVs Abound as Walmart, Kohl's Push for Shoppers
Bloomberg - - 16 minutes ago
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Kohl's Corp. and Toys 'R' Us Inc. are competing for customers with discounts and extended Black Friday hours as cost-conscious shoppers say they plan to spend less on ...
Waco retailers gear up for Black Friday Waco Tribune Herald
Fujii Watching Yen Rise to 14-Year High Very Closely
Bloomberg - - 38 minutes ago
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said the government is watching currencies “very closely” after the yen advanced to a 14-year high against the dollar, threatening the country's ...
Minsheng Declines in Hong Kong Debut as Banks Slip
Bloomberg - 26 minutes ago
By Bloomberg News Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- China Minsheng Banking Corp. became the first Chinese lender in four years to fall on its Hong Kong trading debut on concern banks will have to raise capital to meet swelling loan demand.
China Minsheng's Hong Kong debut disappoints MarketWatch
China Minsheng Banking Makes Weak HK Debut; Expensive Valuation Wall Street Journal
Hacked climate emails called a "smear campaign"
Reuters - - 7 hours ago
(SolveClimate) Three leading scientists who on Tuesday released a report documenting the accelerating pace of climate change said the scandal that erupted last week over hacked emails from climate ...
Space Shuttle Atlantis Crew Set To Land In Florida Friday
Aero-News Network - 37 minutes ago
Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member crew are expected to return to Earth on Friday, Nov. 27, after an 11-day mission. The two landing opportunities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are at 9:44 am and 11:19 am EST and are currently ...
Bringing Big Smiles to iPhone Shutterbugs
New York Times - - 5 hours ago
A basic tenet of photography is that the best camera is the one you have on hand when you need it. For many people these days, that means an iPhone.
New Site Logs iphone App Store Rejections PC Magazine
CBS' 'Early Show' stands by its decision to blur Adam Lambert kiss
Entertainment Weekly - - 3 hours ago
CBS's The Early Show, which added Adam Lambert to its Wednesday program after ABC's Good Morning America canceled the singer's appearance, has nevertheless found itself in hot water for showing a clip of Lambert's American Music Awards ...
Roman Polanski gets bail -- if it sticks, will he skip again? [POLL]
Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago
Bail in the amount of $4.5 million has been approved for director Roman Polanski, who's been held in Zurich, Switzerland, facing extradition to Los Angeles to be sentenced for unlawful intercourse with a 13-year-old girl more than three decades ago.
Video: Polanski Wins $4.5M Bail, House Arrest Likely
The Associated Press
Kelly Osbourne saw it coming
Boston Herald - 27 minutes ago
By Herald Wire Services Kelly Osbourne wasn't shocked at all when Donny Osmond was crowned the new champ of “Dancing with Stars” the other night.
Report: Iverson set to retire
The Associated Press - 37 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA - With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson.
Answer me this: How bad does Iverson want it? FOXSports.com
St. Louis Blues win after some tough love
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - - 29 minutes ago
St. Louis Blues right wing Brad Boyes (22) scores in the shootout against Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Dallas.
Dallas Stars lose in shootout after late goal salvages one point Fort Worth Star Telegram
Wednesday's Dallas Stars game highlights Dallas Morning News
Avs Pick Up A Point Versus Nashville
NHL.com - - 32 minutes ago
Recently the Colorado Avalanche has had some trouble holding onto a lead. The Avs gave up two-goal advantages on Nov. 18 in Edmonton and Nov. 20 in Vancouver, losing those contests 6-4 and 5-2, respectively.
Recap: Colorado vs. Nashville MiamiHerald.com
Legwand scores in OT, streaking Preds beat Avs The Associated Press
Flu Fears May Curtail Pilgrimage
New York Times - - 42 minutes ago
The number of pilgrims to Mecca this year may be down substantially because of fears of swine flu, the BBC and CNN reported Wednesday, citing remarks by government officials.
Video: Millions in Mecca for Hajj Despite Rain, Flu
The Associated Press
New HIV infections in decline
Los Angeles Times - 21 hours ago
There were about 17% fewer new infections worldwide in 2008, compared with 2001, but fewer than half of those infected began treatment, a World Health Organization and UNAIDS report says.
Treatment cutting global HIV rates MiamiHerald.com
Everyone Is Talking About Mammograms, But Many Women Don't Get Them
U.S. News & World Report - - 10 hours ago
There's little debate about screening women ages 50 to 74. So why do so many slip through the cracks? By Katherine Hobson The recent brouhaha over breast cancer screening is about recommendations—what different experts say women of different ages ...
5 Health Tests You May Not Need FOXNews
Exploring a Low-Acid Diet for Bone Health
New York Times (blog) - - Nov 23, 2009
The science of osteoporosis and its resultant fractures has long been plagued by some vexing observations. Why, for example, are osteoporotic fractures relatively rare in Asian countries like Japan, where people live as long or longer ...
Kennedy abortion debate puts politics, religion back in spotlight
CNN Political Ticker - - Nov 23, 2009
Washington (CNN) -- A dispute over abortion between the only remaining Kennedy in Congress and his Roman Catholic bishop has highlighted the political volatility of the issue and the challenge it presents to the nation's Catholics.
Thanks for the Memories
New York Times - - Nov 24, 2009
At his Cabinet meeting Monday afternoon, President Obama took a moment to give thanks to his team. Sipping a glass of water, the president offered special gratitude to the woman on his right.
Energy Push Spurs Shift in U.S. Science
Wall Street Journal - - Nov 24, 2009
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- The Obama administration's push to solve the nation's energy problems, a massive federal program that rivals the Manhattan Project, is spurring a once-in-a-generation shift in US science.
The former British police officer who wants to bring down Barack Obama
guardian.co.uk - Nov 22, 2009
Obama as a child with his mother. Photograph: AP Neil Sankey has spent his life investigating organised crimes. As a former British police officer with almost 20 years experience, he was seconded to elite units of Scotland Yard through most of the ...























