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Obama to lay out long-awaited Afghan planReuters - - 43 minutes ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to announce on Tuesday that he will send about 30000 more US troops to Afghanistan in a long-awaited war strategy shift that he hopes will defeat the Taliban and allow ... Frequently asked questions about the mission in Afghanistan CNN International HIV-infected Chinese children struggle with stigmaReuters - - 2 hours ago FUYANG, China, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The second storey of this nondescript building in Fuyang city in China's central province of Anhui houses HIV-positive orphans, but unlike many other similar establishments, there are no signboards ... On World AIDS Day, where the battle stands now MiamiHerald.com Investigators round up suspect's relatives in police killingsCNN International - - 16 minutes ago Maurice Clemmons is sought by authorities in the shooting deaths of four police officers in Washington state. Seattle, Washington (CNN) -- Investigators searching for the suspected killer of four Seattle-area police officers have rounded up several of ... Video: Raw Video: Police Surround Alleged Cop Killer's Home 
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Swiss Ban on Minaret Building Meets Widespread Criticism
New York Times - - 5 hours ago
A Zurich mosque with a minaret. In a Swiss referendum, 57.5 percent of voters approved a ban on minaret construction. By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE GENEVA - Switzerland's political leaders faced a chorus of criticism at home and abroad on Monday over a ban on ...
Video: International Anger at Swiss Mosque Minaret Ban
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EU leaders want details on China emissions plan
The Associated Press - 58 minutes ago
BEIJING - China should provide details on how it will implement its greenhouse gas limits and offer further proposals commensurate with its status as the world's largest emitter, European leaders said Tuesday.
China says talks best way to solve Iran nuclear issue
Reuters - - 5 minutes ago
BEIJING, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Talks remain the best way to solve the Iran nuclear issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said on Tuesday, after Iran announced plans to expand uranium enrichment in defiance of international pressure.
Censure said to spur new nuclear sites Washington Post
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State dinner crashers exchanged e-mails with Pentagon official
Los Angeles Times - - 3 hours ago
The special assistant to the Secretary of Defense, who was appointed by Obama, said she clearly stated in correspondence with the couple that she could not extend any kind of invitation.
Video: Gibbs: Obama Concerned About WH Party Crashers
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Rogers asked to testify about party crashers Chicago Sun-Times
Reid faces challenges at Capitol and in Nev.
USA Today - - 18 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - In the Senate health care debate that began Monday, there is perhaps no more pivotal figure than Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid— a soft-spoken Nevadan with a colorful past and an uncertain political future.
Senate health bill gets a boost Washington Post
After Long Wind-Up, Senate begins health care debate Baltimore Sun
Supreme Court Overturns Decision on Detainee Photos
New York Times - - 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday vacated a lower court ruling that would have required the government to release photographs showing the abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Supreme Court rules to keep detainee abuse photos secret MiamiHerald.com
Vivendi, GE Agree on Price for NBC Stake, Clearing Path to Deal
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co. and Vivendi SA agreed on a $5.8 billion valuation for the French telecommunications company's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal, according to two people with knowledge of the ...
GE, Vivendi deal paves way for NBC sale to Comcast Corvallis Gazette Times
UAE stock markets remain in freefall
AFP - 23 minutes ago
DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates stock markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi plunged on Tuesday by 6.25 percent and 5.91 percent respectively at the opening, continuing a freefall trend triggered by Dubai's debt woes.
Video: Dubai Slumps but Other Markets Steady Monday
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Dubai cast adrift as credibility crumbles CNN International
Japan Stocks Rise as Yen Falls on Expectations for BOJ Policy Meeting
Bloomberg - - 31 minutes ago
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks rebounded from a drop in the morning following a weakening of the yen after the Bank of Japan said it will hold an emergency policy meeting at 2 pm Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ...
WORLD FOREX: Dlr, Euro Up Vs Yen Ahead Of Unscheduled BOJ Meeting Wall Street Journal
Yahoo: Michael Jackson Leads Top Ten Searches of 2009
PC World - - 38 minutes ago
Yahoo called 2009 a year America needed to escape and cope, and this behavior was reflected in people's rush online to search for the latest updates about topics from "foreclosures" and "unemployment" to Michael Jackson ...
Michael Jackson tops Yahoo's search charts in 2009 The Associated Press
Harrabin's Notes: Debating the IPCC
BBC News - 8 hours ago
In his regular column, the bbc's environment analyst, Roger Harrabin, looks at how the affair of the stolen climate e-mails has sparked debate among some scientists about the body which peer reviews climate science.
Climategate: Why it matters Register
Large Hadron Collider Breaks Energy Record
InformationWeek - - 9 hours ago
The LHC, a particle accelerator used to study small particles for advanced physics research, is operated by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Inside CERN with a collider scientist CNET News
`New Moon' keeps shining with $42.9M weekend
The Associated Press - 8 hours ago
LOS ANGELES - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" finished at the top of the Thanksgiving weekend box office with $42.9 million, while "The Blind Side" ran a close second at $40.1 million.
'Blind Side' No. 2 but takes spotlight from 'New Moon' Los Angeles Times
'New Moon' sails over moon GoErie.com
Wilbon: Little reason to care
Washington Post - - 47 minutes ago
As significant stories go, this Tiger Woods episode isn't much of one, but it certainly has the nation engaged. Once upon a time we were at least a little embarrassed about gossip.
Tiger's Alleged Mistress -- For Gloria's Ears Only TMZ.com (blog)
Chelsea Clinton to Wed Long-Time Boyfriend
ABC News - - 8 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chelsea Clinton, the only child of former President Bill Clinton and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has announced her engagement to long-time boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky.
Video: Chelsea Clinton Engaged to Be Married
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Brees tosses five TD passes as New Orleans wins, 38-17
Boston Globe - - 28 minutes ago
(Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Tom Brady sat with his head down in the fourth quarter as the Saints wrapped up a victory over the Patriots.
Saints Stun Patriots to Stay Unbeaten New York Times
Drew Brees shreds secondary Boston Herald
Ousted by Notre Dame, will Charlie Weis land back in the NFL?
USA Today - 31 minutes ago
On the same day Notre Dame jettisonedcharlie Weis as head coach, rumors began flying about his potential return to the NFL. Chiefs coach Todd Haley became the first to address the speculation on Monday when he said he has not contacted Weis about a ...
Swarbrick expects 'drought' to end at Notre Dame Chicago Tribune
Chiefs' Haley knows Weis well Kansas City Star
Tiger Woods will skip tournament in Thousand Oaks
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
He won't play host at Sherwood Country Club event this week, he announces on website. His decision to not speak publicly after single-car crash is a bad move, crisis experts say.
Video: Tiger Woods Withdraws From His Own Tournament
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Tight-lipped Tiger says he is skipping his golf tournament Dallas Morning News
Fall Wave of Swine Flu Has Peaked, Data Confirm
New York Times - - 3 hours ago
New swine flu infections continue to drop across the United States, confirmation that the pandemic's fall wave has peaked, according to figures posted online Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Swine flu clinics scheduled in area Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Second wave of swine flu may have peaked Washington Post
Health-Insurance Costs Won't Rise for Most in US, Study Finds
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The Obama Administration hailed a congressional report that predicted most Americans will pay no more for insurance coverage under health-care legislation being debated in the US Senate.
CBO: 600000 to 1.6 Million Employed by Stimulus Wall Street Journal
Amid probe, pharmacies cut back on liquid Tamiflu price
USA Today - - 1 hour ago
Walgreens has reduced its prices by nearly 20% and CVS nearly 10% for a scarce liquid form of the H1N1 drug Tamiflu amid state investigations into potential price gouging.
AG suing CVS for selling outdated medicine, food Connecticut Post
College's too-fat-to-graduate rule under fire
CNN - - 15 hours ago
Obesity increases a person's risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke, some cancers and other ailments. (CNN) -- Most college students expect to receive their diplomas on the basis of grades, but at a Pennsylvania school ...
Chicago's Great Culinary Middle Ground
New York Times - - Nov 25, 2009
Kuma's Corner is known for long waits (no reservations) and for its long list of burgers. By PETER MEEHAN PAUL KAHAN is one of Chicago's best chefs, and his restaurants are reliable bellwethers for what's going on in the city's dining scene.
Companies Look to Go 'Vertical'
Wall Street Journal - - 16 hours ago
Larry Ellison is known for forward thinking. With his new business model, though, the billionaire chief executive of software maker Oracle Corp.
Schein 9: Lions should stay on Thanksgiving menu
FOXSports.com - - Nov 27, 2009
Adam Schein hosts the Sirius Blitz on Sirius NFL Radio from 11-3 ET. He also co-hosts Loudmouths on Sports Net New York every weeknight at 6 ET.
As Space in Schools Tightens, Resentment Grows
New York Times - - Nov 29, 2009
A Latin class at Williamsburg Charter High School in Brooklyn. The charter and two spinoffs share a building with MS 126. By JENNIFER MEDINA Suzanne Tecza had spent a year redesigning the library at Middle School 126 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, ...