Monday, November 30, 2009

Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home - CNN


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Hunt for suspect in police shootings leads to Seattle home

CNN


Lakewood, Washington (CNN) -- The suspect in the fatal shooting of four police officers kept authorities at bay early Monday -- seven hours after a massive manhunt tracked him to a house in an east Seattle neighborhood. Authorities had been looking for ...


Washington Cop Shooting Suspect Maurice Clemmons Cornered by Police

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Seattle police killer suspect 'shot and possibly dead'

BBC News


Man Said to Be Cornered in Tacoma Shooting

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown - Reuters


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Pakistan must step up action against al Qaeda-Brown

Reuters


LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has c »


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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Questions linger over checkpoint breakdowns at White House dinner - Washington Post


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Questions linger over checkpoint breakdowns at White House dinner

Washington Post


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. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in in the background at ...


Party Crashers Cause a Hangover

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Friday, November 27, 2009

France's Barnier gets plum EU Commission post - BBC News


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France's Barnier gets plum EU Commission post

BBC News


France will take charge of the key internal market post in the new 27-strong European Commission, whose composition has just been announced. Former French agriculture minister Michel Barnier got the job. The uk's representative is the new EU foreign ...


Spain's Almunia, France's Barnier Given Top EU Economy Jobs

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Rehn, Almunia, Barnier Win Top EU Economy Jobs

New York Times


EU Announces New Commissioners

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Couple slips though security to crash state dinner - The Associated Press


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Couple slips though security to crash state dinner

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WASHINGTON â€" Michaele and Tareq Salahi didn't look out of place at Tuesday's White House state dinner. They were  »


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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Singh visit helps India-US ties but isssues remain - Xinhua


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Singh visit helps India-US ties but isssues remain

Xinhua


NEW DELHI, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's high-profile visit to the US has netted a raft of agreements for closer relations in the future but differences remain on key issues. Singh met US President Barack Obama on Tuesday ...


Obama tells Singh that US values its ties with India

Los Angeles Times


Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list

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Indian donors among dinner guests

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Britain Opens Iraq War Inquiry - New York Times


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Britain Opens Iraq War Inquiry

New York Times


LONDON â€" After years of delay and dispute, Britain form »


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Monday, November 23, 2009

For a healthcare holdout, it's lonely in the middle - Los Angeles Times


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For a healthcare holdout, it's lonely in the middle

Los Angeles Times


Arkansas Democrat Blanche Lincoln, who remains undecided on Senate legislation, is getting pummeled from the left and right. Max Baucus consults with Blanche Lincoln over the Senate Finance Committee's version of healthcare legislation. ...


For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 Elections

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle - The Associated Press


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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

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WASHINGTON â€" A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. ...


1st hurdle for Senate health care bill

Chicago Tribune


Senate sets stage for historic health debate

Houston Chronicle


Explaining cost savings in the Senate bill

Los Angeles Times


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1st hurdle for Senate health care bill - Chicago Tribune


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1st hurdle for Senate health care bill

Chicago Tribune


WASHINGTON - -- Almost half a century after Democrats began pushing for a broad expansion of the nation's health care system, the Senate was scheduled to convene Saturday to take what was seen as the first critical ...


Senate sets stage for historic health debate

Houston Chronicle


Explaining cost savings in the Senate bill

Los Angeles Times


GOP derides health care bill after it clears first hurdle in Senate

WLOS


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Saturday, November 21, 2009

FACTBOX-Glossary of terms in US healthcare debate - Reuters


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FACTBOX-Glossary of terms in US healthcare debate

Reuters


Nov 21 (Reuters) - The debate over US healthcare reform is full of terms familiar to lawmakers and lobbyists but often obscure to the public. Here is a glossary of words and phrases being bandied about as Congress considers President Barack Obama's top ...


Senate readies for key healthcare vote

Los Angeles Times


Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate

New York Times


Initial Senate vote looms on health legislation

WLOS


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Friday, November 20, 2009

Ashton: 'I am best person for EU foreign job' - BBC News


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Ashton: 'I am best person for EU foreign job'

BBC News


Baroness Ashton has hit back at claims she does not have enough experience for the post of EU high representative for Foreign Affairs and security. The Labour peer was the surprise choice of Europe's leaders for the role - dubbed the first EU foreign ...


Herman Van Rompuy and Lady Ashton chosen to lead EU

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

WRAPUP 1-us Senate eyes first healthcare vote - Reuters


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WRAPUP 1-us Senate eyes first healthcare vote

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - US Senate Democrats geared up for a lengthy battle over a new healthcare reform plan on Thursday as Republicans condemned the bill's cost and taxes ahead of the first key vote on Saturday. ...


Senate Health Bill Price Tag, Rosy Deficit Estimate Assailed as 'Fantasy'

FOXNews


Reid: Congress closer than ever to health overhaul

The Associated Press


Read Reid's health care reform bill

Detroit Free Press


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FAA Glitch Causes Airline Delays - Wall Street Journal


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FAA Glitch Causes Airline Delays

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sarah Palin Newsweek Cover Controversy - FOXNews


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Sarah Palin Newsweek Cover Controversy

FOXNews


This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," November 17, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: Governor Sarah Palin is making waves this week and that's probably why she landed on the cover of Newsweek ...


Tina Brown: Palin Newsweek cover is not sexist

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Hundreds gather to meet Palin on first stop of book tour

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Palin: My Father Raised a 'Tough Hunting Buddy'

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Doctors Divided Over New Mammogram Guidelines - FOXNews


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Doctors Divided Over New Mammogram Guidelines

FOXNews


New government guidelines for mammograms released Monday by the US Preventative Services Task Force have left women feeling confused and the medical community divided. The task force contradicted the American Cancer Society's ...


Yearly Mammograms Undergo Scrutiny

ABC News


Hologic Shares Slip On New Mammogram Screening Guidelines

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Monday, November 16, 2009

In Reversal, Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40 - New York Times


Los Angeles Times


In Reversal, Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40

New York Times


Most women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, according to new guidelines released Monday by an influential group that provides guidance to doctors, insurance companies and policy makers. ...


New mammogram recommendations spark controversy

Newsday


Routine Mammograms Before 50: Not Much Point

U.S. News & World Report


Panel: Screening Mammograms Should Start at 50

WebMD


Medscape -Gainesville Sun -Forbes


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Review: Sarah Palin's memoir a mostly tame affair - San Francisco Chronicle


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Review: Sarah Palin's memoir a mostly tame affair

San Francisco Chronicle


"Going Rogue: An American Life" (harpercollins, 413 pages, $28.99), by Sarah Palin: There should be a feeling of palpable glee running through Sarah Palin's memoir: Now, fin »


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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Obama Visits China With Closer Ties in Mind - Voice of America


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Obama Visits China With Closer Ties in Mind

Voice of America


By VOA News US President Barack Obama is on his first official trip to China, where he is expected to discuss the economy and climate change. Mr. Obama arrived late Sunday in Shanghai. He is to meet city leaders and university students there on Monday. ...


China's Role as Lender Alters Dynamics for Obama's Visit

New York Times


Obama begins China visit

CNN International


Obama pledges greater US engagement in Asia

Reuters


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

President Obama's scheduled visit to China has stirred debate - Washington Post


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President Obama's scheduled visit to China has stirred debate

Washington Post


President Obama embarks on a nine-day tour of Asian countries, including Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. Obama is expected to address topics such as security, environment, the economy and US-Asia relations. Explore key events highlighting US ...


Obama Arrives to High Hopes at Asian Summit

New York Times


Obama boosts hopes for free trade in Asia-Pacific

The Associated Press


World Leaders at APEC Summit C »


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Barack Obama bows and talks of green tea icecream as he pushes US ties in Asia - Telegraph.co.uk


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Barack Obama bows and talks of green tea icecream as he pushes US ties in Asia

Telegraph.co.uk


President Barack Obama has bowed to the Emperor of Japan and revealed his childhood affection for green tea icecream as he pushes stronger US ties with Asia. By Danielle Demetriou in Tokyo There was talk of green tea ice cream, memories of a childhood ...


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Friday, November 13, 2009

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Hasan to be charged with premeditated murder, Army official says - Washington Post


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Hasan to be charged with premeditated murder, Army official says

Washington Post


FORT HOOD, Tex. -- Army officials intend to charge Maj. Nidal M. Hasan with premeditated murder in last week's killing of 12 soldiers and a civilian at Fort Hood, an Army official said Thursday. ...


Report: Hasan facing 13 murder charges

Houston Chronicle


NBC: Fort Hood suspect faces murder charges

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'Murder charges' for US shooting

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