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Obama visits Capitol Hill as abortion issue loomsCNN - - 13 minutes ago Questions about an abortion-related provision threaten to derail a health care bill in the US House. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will meet with members of the House Democratic caucus Saturday in a rare visit to Capitol Hill as ... Health Care Nears Major Vote Wall Street Journal House set to open healthcare debate Washington Post Survivors Say Fort Hood Gunman Shot the Wounded AgainABC News - - 24 minutes ago Survivors of the Fort Hood massacre described today how Major Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly gunned down unarmed soldiers, and then shot them again as they lay wounded on the floor. Video: Obama: Patience in Fort Hood Investigation Afghans die in 'Nato air strike'BBC News - 1 hour ago At least eight members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in a Nato air strike, the Afghan defence ministry says. The incident occurred in north-western Badghis province on Friday, as Afghan and US forces searched for two missing American ... Afghan ministry: NATO strike kills Afghan soldiers The Associated Press NATO probes possible Afghan 'friendly fire' deaths CNN International |
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Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall
The Associated Press - - 1 hour ago
Germany dominoes BERLIN (AP) - Massive colorful dominoes painted by German students were placed Saturday along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for nearly three decades.
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Climate talks end in division and pessimism
ABC Online - - 2 hours ago
The key stumbling blocks for the Copenhagen talks are targets for emissions cuts and money for poorer nations. (ABC News: Giulio Saggin) The last United Nations negotiating session before next month's Copenhagen summit on climate ...
World leaders hope for climate deal Aljazeera.net
Afghanistan Rejects UN Criticism of Karzai
Voice of America - 2 hours ago
By VOA News Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry has rejected comments from the top UN official in the country warning President Hamid Karzai to combat corruption or risk losing international support.
Ex-defence chiefs attack Gordon Brown over Afghanistan guardian.co.uk
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Police: Fla. Shooting Suspect Was Angry at Company
ABC News - - 6 hours ago
AP This image made from video provided by Channel 13 News in Orlando, Fla., shows Jason Rodriguez being... Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from ...
Video: Neighbor: Alleged Orlando Shooter "Odd Fellow"
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Experts: Local issues decided upstate congressional race
Newsday - - Nov 5, 2009
ALBANY - Despite the national attention lavished on New York's 23rd Congressional District, Democrats won a surprise victory because of local concerns over jobs, the trashing of an assemblywoman by outsiders and Republican feuding, experts said.
In NY-23, a potentially troubling preview for the GOP Christian Science Monitor
Gay-Marriage Fight Heads to New Jersey
Wall Street Journal - - 14 hours ago
The battle over gay rights will move to New Jersey and the federal government, advocates said, after Tuesday's narrow rejection of same-sex marriage by Maine voters in a hard-fought contest.
Maine vote on gay marriage informs Oregon strategy OregonLive.com
Gay marriage backers return to drawing board San Francisco Chronicle
Obama Says US to Pursue Job-Creation Measures as Unemployment Rate Jumps
Bloomberg - - 18 hours ago
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama's administration is accelerating plans to boost job growth, including more spending on infrastructure and business tax cuts, after the unemployment rate jumped to ...
Video: Jobless rate tops 10 percent
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Unemployment rate rises to 10.2% Los Angeles Times
UK joins G20 push for world levy on banks
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Britain threw its weight on Saturday behind proposals to impose a global levy on banks to fund future bailouts and called on the G20 to work toward a $100 billion deal to meet the cost of ...
Britain urges steps to insure financial system The Associated Press
Treasury Blocks the Sale of Tax Credits by Fannie
Wall Street Journal - - 12 hours ago
The US Treasury blocked Fannie Mae's proposed sale of nearly $3 billion in low-income housing tax credits to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Friday after concluding that the deal was too costly for taxpayers.
Digest: Goldman blocked from buying Fannie Mae assets Washington Post
Fannie Mae to allow borrowers in foreclosure to lease back homes Los Angeles Times
Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You Started
PC World - - 17 hours ago
We've compiled a list of 10 top-notch Android apps to help get you going with your Android experience. These are all highly ranked programs that'll be strong starting points as you work to make the most of your new Droid device.
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Sesame Street, Droid get Google's love CNET News
iPhone App Store Hits 100K, Leaves Others in the Dust
PC World - - 2 hours ago
The iPhone may soon be getting stiffer competition from upcoming products like the Motorola Droid, but one area where Apple's commanding lead seems untouchable is its mobile app store.
Beatles catalog is temporarily banned from music website BlueBeat
Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago
Capitol Records this week filed a suit against BlueBeat, which says that songs produced by digital regeneration are akin to songs performed by cover bands and do not run afoul of copyright law.
Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs The Associated Press
Rihanna describes night of attack by Chris Brown
Reuters - - 11 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer Rihanna broke her silence on Friday about the night her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown attacked her, saying he had bitten her, put her in a headlock and left her bleeding and swollen.
Chris Brown: Rihanna Beating a 'Private Matter' People Magazine
The many faces of Jim Carrey
Los Angeles Times - - 19 hours ago
In the latest retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," a CGI-animated film using motion-capture technology, Carrey is almost unrecognizable as Scrooge (in four different stages of life) and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to ...
'Disney's A Christmas Carol' -- 21/2 stars Chicago Tribune
Grant Heslov, George Clooney team up for 'The Men Who Stare at Goats.'
Los Angeles Times - - 13 hours ago
By Rachel Abramowitz >>> It all started with an unlikely pairing of two unknowns. Back in the '80s, a couple of struggling actors named Grant Heslov and George Clooney were in Milton Katselas' famed acting class.
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Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys
The Associated Press - - 6 hours ago
ARCADIA, Calif. - Bring on the boys. A day after the top female horses took center stage at the Breeders' Cup, leading lady Zenyatta will face her male rivals in Saturday's $5 million Classic.
Jockey Mike Smith says Breeders' Cup 'brings me to life' Los Angeles Times
Zenyatta eyes history Boston Herald
Yankees savor raucous celebration
MLB.com - - 14 hours ago
NEW YORK -- The confetti fell from the sky like snow, roars echoed through the Canyon of Heroes as unintelligible fuzz, and down each street the Yankees were greeted by cheering faces as far as the eye dared to see.
Yankees Fans Gather For Victory Parade TheCelebrityCafe.com
Mickelson passes Tiger, grabs two-stroke edge in China
USA Today - 13 minutes ago
By Scott Halleran, Getty Images SHANGHAI (AP) - A round of 67 saw Phil Mickelson (FSY) move up from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods (FSY) to a two-shot lead after 54 holes of the HSBC Champions tournament on Saturday.
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC The Associated Press
Mickelson leads Woods, Watney in China Seattle Post Intelligencer
Official Endorses Workplace Clinics for Vaccine Distribution
New York Times - - 14 hours ago
By DONALD G. mcneil Jr. The federal health official in charge of immunization and respiratory diseases said Friday that swine flu vaccine should be distributed through many outlets, including workplace clinics, to get it to high-risk people as quickly ...
More than 38 million vaccine doses available against swine flu Los Angeles Times
Another reason to cover your cough- pets at risk
Reuters - - 16 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too ...
H1N1 flu claims lives of 3 more Iowa adults DesMoinesRegister.com
AARP is backing health bills
Chicago Sun-Times - - 5 hours ago
For over 50 years, AARP has been committed to improving the quality of life for all Americans as we age. Access to affordable health care is an integral part of this equation.
Health bill ready for floor; abortion language revised ModernHealthcare.com
Softball players recalled for smiles, skills
CNN - - Nov 4, 2009
From left: Ashley Neufeld, Kyrstin Gemar and Afton Williamson. Friends say they called in distress and mentioned water. (CNN) -- Ashley Neufeld was seen a bright-smiling outfielder who ran like the wind and Kyrstin Gemar was the ...
Does Slow Growth Equal Slow Death?
Inc.com - - Nov 3, 2009
I always thought that expanding my business at a steady pace was a smart move. Now I worry that it could potentially kill us By Joel Spolsky | Nov 1, 2009 Inspiring profiles and best practices for savvy business owners.
Fort Hood victims: Sons, a daughter, mother-to-be
CNN - 13 hours ago
Sister recalls Spc. Jason Dean Hunt's words: "He said he would die for a stranger" Sheryll Pearson, mother of slain soldier Pfc.
GOP Gains Could Hurt Obama Political Capital, If Not Agenda
FOXNews - Nov 3, 2009
Sunday: President Obama waves as he leaves the White House for a day trip to New Jersey to campaign for Gov. Jon Corzine. (AP) WASHINGTON -- Republican gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia mark a troubling turn for President Obama, ...
Commercial property market to hit bottom in 2010, report says
Los Angeles Times - Nov 5, 2009
Owners of properties such as office buildings, warehouses and malls will suffer a surge of painful defaults, write-downs as the market finally faces up to the reality of its diminished conditions.























