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Questions linger over checkpoint breakdowns at White House dinnerWashington Post - - 55 minutes ago President Barack Obama shakes hands with Michaele Salahi, as her husband and Tareq looks on at right, at the State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Party Crashers Cause a Hangover Wall Street Journal Russia express train crash kills dozensBBC News - 18 minutes ago Rescue workers are searching for survivors of a Russian express train crash who may be trapped in wreckage. The government says 25 people are known to have died in the derailment, amid speculation that it may have been caused by a bomb blast. Video: Dozens Killed in Russia Train Derailment 
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Official: Blast may have caused train wreck The Associated Press Iran will produce own nuclear fuel if needs be: clericAFP - 29 minutes ago TEHRAN - Iran will produce its own fuel for a medical research reactor in Tehran if it is not made available by the UN atomic watchdog, a senior hardline cleric said on Saturday. Russia and China Endorse Agency's Rebuke of Iran New York Times |
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UN chief urges leaders to 'seal deal' on climate change
BBC News - 3 hours ago
The United Nations chief has urged world leaders to "seal a deal" on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month.
India has major stake in success of Copenhagen summit: Manmohan Hindustan Times
EU Antitrust Chief, Other Posts Picked
Wall Street Journal - - 5 hours ago
BRUSSELS -- The European Commission's president proposed a Spanish socialist, Joaquín Almunia, to be the body's new antitrust chief, and a center-right Belgian, Karel De Gucht, to be trade commissioner, ...
Afghan mission in doubt as air raid lies force German minister to resign
guardian.co.uk - 9 hours ago
Afghan security forces guard a burned out fuel tanker in Kunduz, north of Kabul, after a Nato air strike killed an unknown number of civilians in September.
German minister quits over raid Aljazeera.net
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20000 gather for Eid al-Adha prayer in Dallas
Dallas Morning News - - 3 hours ago
North Texas Muslims entered 20000-strong Friday morning into the Dallas Convention Center, in native costumes of far-flung lands for communal prayer for one of the holiest days of the Islamic faith.
Video: Muslims Cast Stones at 'devil' at Start of Eid
The Associated Press
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Islamic community celebrates festival of sacrifice Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Today at the White House: Leftovers and a Christmas tree
USA Today - 11 hours ago
Call it the calm before the storm: Next week, President Obama must unveil his Afghanistan policy in a speech that, our friends at Politico note this morning, risks alienating his party's liberal wing.
Video: Raw Video: White House Christmas Tree Arrives
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Tis the season: White House Christmas tree arrives The Associated Press
Bloomberg Spent $102 Million to Win 3rd Term
New York Times - - 6 hours ago
To eke out an election victory over the city's low-key comptroller, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg spent $102 million of his own fortune - or about $174 per vote - according to data released Friday, making his bid for a third term the ...
NYC mayor spent a record $102M to win a 3rd term The Associated Press
Black Friday Crowds Snap Up Discounted Flat-Panel tvs, Laptops
Bloomberg - - 2 hours ago
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Retailers reported “strong” shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the US, the National Retail Federation said.
'Black Friday' Tests Economy Wall Street Journal
Dubai Debt Woes Raise Fear of Wider Problem
New York Times - - 6 hours ago
Of the many countries that gorged on debt in the boom years, Dubai stood out. In the space of a few years the emirate's investment arm, Dubai World, racked up $59 billion in debt, borrowing to build lavish developments like a giant ...
Video: Nov. 27: Stocks Slide on Dubai Debt Concerns
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Investors worry whether UAE backs Dubai Washington Post
Dollar Drops to 14-Year Low Against Yen on Fed Rate Outlook
Bloomberg - - 2 hours ago
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar dropped to the lowest level versus the yen since July 1995 and fell against the euro as the Federal Reserve's signal it will tolerate a weaker greenback encouraged investors ...
Dollar touches low against yen amid Dubai crisis The Associated Press
Dollar Still Vulnerable After Slide; Yen Soars Wall Street Journal
Shuttle Atlantis glides home after station visit
CNET News - - 13 hours ago
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.--The shuttle Atlantis dropped out of a crystal clear Florida sky and glided to a "picture-perfect" landing at the Kennedy Space Center Friday to close out a successful 11-day space station mission, ...
Shuttle Ends 11-Day Mission With a Perfect Landing New York Times
Apple's iphone arrives in tech-savvy South Korea
The Associated Press - - 44 minutes ago
SEOUL, South Korea - Tech-savvy South Koreans began getting their coveted iphones on Saturday amid fanfare and expectations they will shake up a local market dominated by domestic giants Samsung and LG.
Starwatch consumer | South Korea awaits the iphone Kansas City Star
Hacked climate emails called a "smear campaign"
Reuters - - Nov 25, 2009
(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 ...
Media Mayhem: The real Climategate Mother Nature Network
Inmate: Roman Polanski gets special treatment in Swiss jail
New York Daily News - - 14 hours ago
AP The earliest Roman Polanski would be released from prison is Monday, the Swiss justice ministry says. A general view shows the chalet of Franco-Polish Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski on November 27, 2009 in Gstaad, ...
CBS Is Criticized for Blurring of Video
New York Times - - 6 hours ago
An appearance by the singer Adam Lambert, below, on “The Early Show,” the CBS morning program, on Wednesday has led to further complaints from those who say Mr.
Grapevine: Chris Brown to perform on 'GMA' The Detroit News
Salvation Army sees increased need locally
Glenwood Springs Post Independent - - 54 minutes ago
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - For the Salvation Army, the Red Kettle Campaign —which begins the day after Thanksgiving each year - is a critical fund raiser for the service organization.
Fresno Salvation Army Kettles now take Visa KMPH Fox 26
Tiger Woods hurt in car accident in front of his Florida home
Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago
Much remains unclear about the 2:25 am crash. Police say the golfer's wife used club to break a back window to get him out of car.
Video: Police Chief: Woods Accident
The Associated Press
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Tiger Woods injured in car crash San Jose Mercury News
Tide shows Iron resolve on winning TD drive
Chicago Tribune - 14 minutes ago
AP Outplayed most of the game, No. 2 Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time. The Crimson Tide stayed perfect Friday with an imperfect 26-21 Iron Bowl victory over host Auburn, taking the lead with a tenacious drive capped by Greg ...
'Bama turns it on when it needs to against Auburn FOXSports.com
A Strength of the Giants Is Slowed by Injuries
New York Times - - 3 hours ago
With big running backs and small ones, through perennial playoff appearances and a Super Bowl season, the Giants could trust one element of their game to lead them toward the top of the standings: running the ball.
NY Giants' season at tipping point with NFC East opponents waiting The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Broncos filled a big need with win Longmont Daily Times-Call
Experts Say Swine Flu Mutations Do Not Warrant New Alarm
New York Times - - 6 hours ago
The World Health Organization tried this week to dampen fears about mutations seen in the swine flu virus in several countries, noting that both mutations had been found in very few people.
More H1N1 clinics announced by county health department The Banner-Graphic
Few health-care providers have received H1N1 vaccine Charleston Gazette
Chinese foundation marks anniversary, raises fund for AIDS prevention
Xinhua - - 16 hours ago
BEIJING, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foundation for Prevention of STD and AIDS celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday in Beijing. The foundation raised fund of about 10 million yuan (1.46 million US dollars) on the ceremony for STD (sexually ...
More voluntary HIV testing Straits Times
Study: Cost of treating diabetes to triple by 2034
CNN - - Nov 26, 2009
Cases of diabetes will soar and the cost of treating the disease will triple, according to a new report. (CNN) -- The number of Americans with diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years, ...
What's the Matter With Arkansas?
Newsweek - - Nov 24, 2009
On Saturday, the senior senator from Arkansas, Blanche Lincoln, was the last Democrat to tell Harry Reid she'd vote yes on a motion to allow the Senate to consider his health-care-reform bill.
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 ...
Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist
FOXNews - - Nov 24, 2009
AP March 31, 2004: Iraqis chant anti-American slogans as the charred and mutilated bodies of US contractors hang from a bridge over the Euphrates River in Fallujah, Iraq.
My Encounters With Two Accused Nazi War Criminals
Newsweek - - 16 hours ago
On the eve of what may be the last Nazi trial, the son of Holocaust survivors recalls encounters with two accused war criminals. By Tom Teicholz | Newsweek Web Exclusive Please fill in the following information and we'll email this link.
Irish Catholic Church covered up child abuse, report says
CNN - - Nov 26, 2009
(CNN) -- The Archdiocese of Dublin and other Catholic Church authorities in Ireland covered up clerical child abuse until the mid-1990s, according to a government-commissioned report released Thursday.