Monday, November 30, 2009

Barack Obama to send two more brigades to Afghanistan - guardian.co.uk


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Barack Obama to send two more brigades to Afghanistan

guardian.co.uk


Barack Obama will end months of uncertainty over his Afghanistan policy when he announces tomorrow night that he is to deploy two extra brigades in the country, one from the Marines and one from the army, in a last-ditch attempt to prevent the war ...


Britain to Send More Troops to Afghanistan

Voice of America


Australia will stick to Afghanistan: Rudd says

Xinhua


Afghan officials fear talk of exit strategy

The Associated Press


USA Today -Aljazeera.net -CBS News


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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Lakewood Police Department created just 5 years ago - Seattle Times


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Lakewood Police Department created just 5 years ago

Seattle Times


Sunday's tragedy rocked a police agency that has been in existence for only five years. Lakewood, a city of nearly 60000, was incorporated in 1996, but contracted for law-enforcement services with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office until 2004, ...


Suspect description in multiple police shooting near Parkland

TheNewsTribune.com


Man who killed 4 Lakewood officers may be wounded

Seattle Post Intelligencer


Sheriff: Officers targeted in coffehouse shooting

NECN


New York Daily News -9&10 News -Times Online


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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Police: Woods, wife unavailable for interview - The Associated Press


Times Online


Police: Woods, wife unavailable for interview

The Associated Press


WINDERMERE, Fla. â€" Tiger Woods and his wife were not available to speak to state troopers for the second straight day, asking that they return Sunday to try to clear up questions about how he crashed his SUV into a neighbor's tree. ...


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Friday, November 27, 2009

Tiger Woods profile - BBC Sport


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Tiger Woods profile

BBC Sport


Tiger Woods is arguably the best-known sportsman of his generation and is on his way to becoming the most successful golfer of  »


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Who Are the White House Party Crashers? - FOXNews


Times Online


Who Are the White House Party Crashers?

FOXNews


Tareq and Michaele Salahi have established themselves as high-profile fixtures in the Beltway social scene, but there appears to be another side to this couple that includes a warning to consumers by the Commonwealth of Virginia to beware of their ...


Network Cameras Followed White House Crashers

New York Times


Socialite couple walk in to President Obama's state dinner

guardian.co.uk


White House investigating state dinner crashers

NECN


The Associated Press -CNN International -ABC News


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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Obama to plead US case at global warming summit - The Associated Press


The Age


Obama to plead US case at global warming summit

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Putting his prestige on the line, President Barack Obama will person »


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming Soon - Voice of America


Globe and Mail


Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming Soon

Voice of America


US president says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Mr. Obama says he will explain his decision to the American people after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend "I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear ...


U.S. not expecting quick Afghan troop hikes by  »


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Monday, November 23, 2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Democrats Focus on GOP Senators From Maine - New York Times


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Democrats Focus on GOP Senators From Maine

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" Anxious about how little maneuvering room the weekend victory by Senate Democrats on health care provided, Obama administration officials and their Congressional  »


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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Democrats likely have votes needed to move ahead on reform bill debate - Washington Post


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Democrats likely have votes needed to move ahead on reform bill debate

Washington Post


Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) appeared Saturday to secure the 60 votes needed to move an $848 billion health-care reform bill to the Senate floor for debate, as the last two holdouts in his Democratic ...


Crucial vote to advance Senate healthcare bill seems assured

Los Angeles Times


Women's Cancer Recommendations Stir Controversy Amid Senate Vote

ABC News


Reid Wins Over Holdouts, Clearing Way for Senate Health Debate

Bloomberg


Reuters -The Associated Press -New York Times


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Friday, November 20, 2009

Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate - New York Times


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Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, one of three wavering Democrats, said Friday that he would vote to start debate on a giant health care bill as Democrats and Republicans squared off over the ...


Moderate Democrats under a lot of pressure on healthcare

Christian Science Monitor


Reid Faces First Big Senate Test on Health-Care Bill

Bloomberg


us Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

Reuters


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Senate vote next step on what could be a long road for health care - CNN International


CNN


Senate vote next step on what could be a long road for health care

CNN International


(CNN) -- If Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has his way, his chamber will vote Saturday to proceed with debate on its version of the health care bill. If he's successful, Senate Democrats can breathe a sigh of a relief momentarily -- but it's too ...


us Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

Reuters


Sen. Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

WRAPUP 2-us Senate eyes first healthcare vote - Reuters


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WRAPUP 2-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 this weekend. ...


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

FOXNews


Health bill nears debate after positive CBO review

The Associated Press


US Sen Reid Readies Health-Care Bill For Saturday Vote

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

US Sen. McCain defends campaign team against Palin - Reuters


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US Sen. McCain defends campaign team against Palin

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - US Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin. ...


The Persecution of Sarah Palin

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Nigeria: The Country Slips On Corruption Index - AllAfrica.com


Voice of America


Nigeria: The Country Slips On Corruption Index

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

IRS Gets Secret Account Data From 14700 Americans - Bloomberg


Globe and Mail


IRS Gets Secret Account Data From 14700 Americans

Bloomberg


Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- More than 14700 Americans disclosed secret offshore bank accounts to the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring billions of dollars in new tax collections and data for a crackdown on evaders, ...


IRS: 14700 US Taxpayers Voluntarily Disclose Foreign Bank Accounts

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen" - Reuters


Washington Post


Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen"

Reuters


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sarah Palin said a run for the White House in 2012 is "not on my radar screen right now" as the Republican carefully did not close the door to a possible candidacy in an interview that launched her big book tour. ...


Sarah Palin tells Oprah about controversies, future

CNN International


President Sarah Palin? Ex-governor tells Oprah Winfrey 2012 'not on my radar ...

New York Daily News


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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Hillary Clinton is open to coffee with Sarah Palin - Washington Post


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Hillary Clinton is open to coffee with Sarah Palin

Washington Post


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is open to having coffee with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, whose forthcoming book about the 2008 presidential campaign is stirring controversy. "I absolutely would look forward to ...


Sarah Palin gears up for book tour with Oprah slot

guardian.co.uk


Clinton-Palin coffee date: Beer Summit 2 in the making

Christian Science Monitor


Funnies: Oprah and Palin Go Hunting

ABC News


San Francisco Chronicle -New York Times -New York Daily News


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Hillary Clinton is open to coffee with Sarah Palin - Washington Post


guardian.co.uk


Hillary Clinton is open to coffee with Sarah Palin

Washington Post


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is open to having coffee with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, whose forthcoming book about the 2008 presidential campaign is stirring controversy. "I absolutely would look forward to ...


Sarah Palin gears up for book tour with Oprah slot

guardian.co.uk


Clinton-Palin coffee date: Beer Summit 2 in the making

Christian Science Monitor


Funnies: Oprah and Palin Go Hunting

ABC News


San Francisco Chronicle -New York Times -New York Daily News


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Families of 9/11 Victims Divided Over Detainee Trial Plan - FOXNews


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Families of 9/11 Victims Divided Over Detainee Trial Plan

FOXNews


AP A man identified by an Arabic language Web site as Khalid Sheik Mohammed is seen in detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ...


Holder in the dock as critics focus on New York 9/11 terror trial

Christian Science Monitor


NY trial ordered for 9/11 detainees

Philadelphia Inquirer


Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court

Los Angeles Times


San Francisco Chronicle -Bloomberg -Washington Post


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Friday, November 13, 2009

NASA discovers 'significant' amount of water on moon - Washington Post


ABC News


NASA discovers 'significant' amount of water on moon

Washington Post


Last month's LCROSS mission helped NASA discover about 26 g »


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder in Ft. Hood Attack - New York Times


guardian.co.uk


Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder in Ft. Hood Attack

New York Times


Military prosecutors have charged Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan with 13 counts of premeditated murder in last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Tex., a spokesman for the Army criminal investigation division said Thursday. ...


Hasan facing 13 murder charges

Houston Chronicle


Ft. Hood shooting suspect charged with 13 counts of murder

Los Angeles Times


Hasan charged with premeditated murder, Army official says

Washington Post


Voice of America -W »


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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

From Yemen, Anwar Awlaki Helped Inspire Fort Dix, Toronto Plots - ABC News


ABC News


From Yemen, Anwar Awlaki Helped Inspire Fort Dix, Toronto Plots

ABC News


In addition to his contacts with Major Nidal Hasan, the radical American cleric, Anwar Awlaki, served as an inspiration for men convicted in terror plots in Toronto and Fort Dix, New Jersey, ...


Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military

The Associated Press


Blame game begins in wake of Fort Hood murders

NECN


Fort Hood Suspect's Attorney Says Fair Trial In Doubt

NPR


Cato @ Liberty -AFP -MiamiHerald.com


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From Yemen, Anwar Awlaki Helped Inspire Fort Dix, Toronto Plots - ABC News


ABC News


From Yemen, Anwar Awlaki Helped Inspire Fort Dix, Toronto Plots

ABC News


In addition to his contacts with Major Nidal Hasan, the radical American cleric, Anwar Awlaki, served as an inspiration for men convicted in terror plots in Toronto and Fort Dix, New Jersey, ...


Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military

The Associated Press


Blame game begins in wake of Fort Hood murders

NECN


Fort Hood Suspect's Attorney Says Fair Trial In Doubt

NPR


Cato @ Liberty -AFP -MiamiHerald.com


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Virginia governor won\'t block execution of Beltway sniper - USA Today


BBC News


Virginia governor won't block execution of Beltway sniper

USA Today


Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has cleared the way for the execution tonight of John  »


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