Saturday, October 31, 2009

Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Congressional Campaign - FOXNews


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Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Congressional Campaign

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The move comes on the heels of a new poll that showed Republican Dede Scozzafava had f »


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Friday, October 30, 2009

Secretary of state urges trust between US, Pakistan - CNN International


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Secretary of state urges trust between US, Pakistan

CNN International


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US and Pakistan "have a common enemy in extremism and terrorism." Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she is expressing to Pakistan her concerns about how much ...


Clinton ends tough Pakistan trip

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Clinton faces Pakistani anger at Predator attacks

The Associated Press


Hillary Clinton says Pakistan does not re »


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Thursday, October 29, 2009

US economy returns to growth - Los Angeles Times


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US economy returns to growth

Los Angeles Times


The GDP rose at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, the government says. The White House credits the stimulus plan for the growth, which unoffici »


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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Car Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 86 - Voice of America


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Car Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 86

Voice of America


By VOA News A car bomb in the main city in Pakistan's troubled northwest has killed at least 86 people and wounded some 100 others. Witnesses said the afternoon explosion ripped through a crowded market in Peshawar Wednesday afternoon, killing mostly ...


In Pakistan, Clinton Promises Funds for Energy

New! York Times


Clinton vows to support Pakistan

Aljazeera.net


Car Bomb Kills 97 at Pakistan Women's Market as Clinton Arrives

Bloomberg


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

First thoughts: Public option or bust - msnbc.com


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First thoughts: Public option or bust

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*** Public option or bust: For the past several weeks, we've wondered whether progressives were crazy for turning the public option into the Holy Grail of the health-care debate. After  »


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Sunday, October 25, 2009

2 Powerful Car Bombs Kill at Least 38, Wound 40 in Baghdad - Voice of America


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2 Powerful Car Bombs Kill at Least 38, Wound 40 in Baghdad

Voice of America


By VOA News Iraqi police say two powerful car bombs in central Baghdad have killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 150 others, in the bloodiest attack in months. Iraqi State TV says the blasts Sunday were aimed at a provincial government ...


Car bombs targeting Baghdad government kill 91

The Associated Press


Twin car bombings kill 90 in central Baghdad

AFP


Twin Baghdad Suicide Car Bombs Kill at Least 90

Bloomberg


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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Experts Puzzle Over How Flight Overshot Airport - New York Times


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Experts Puzzle Over How Flight Overshot Airport

New York Times


Safety investigators are highly skilled at solving the mystery of plane crashes. But with Northwest Flight 188, which landed safely, they are tackling a different puzzle: what went on in the cockpit to cause it ...


'Heated discussion' may have caused pilots to miss destination

Washington Post


Pilots missed Twin Cities by 150 miles - but how?

The Associated Press


Wrong-way pilots cite 'distractions'

USA Today


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Friday, October 23, 2009

Arguing pilots fly 150 miles past runway - guardian.co.uk


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Arguing pilots fly 150 miles past runway

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Many a person has missed their stop on a bus or train at one time or another because they were engrossed in a weighty conversation or a book. But when the pilots of Northwest Airlines flight 188 became distracted it had more serious consequences as ...


Wandering Flight Spurs Nap Probe

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Retrial for Travolta Bahamas case - BBC News


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Retrial for Travolta Bahamas case

BBC News


A mistrial has been declared in the Bahamas in the case of two people accused of blackmailing Hollywood actor John Travolta over his son's death. Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourne are accused of trying to extort $25m (£15m) from the star. ...


Bahamas Judge Orders Retrial in Travolta Extortion

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Mistrial in John Travolta Bahamas extortion trial over Jett's death: Judge ...

New York Daily News


Travolta case: Bahamas judge declares mistrial

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

White House Memo Obama Takes a Health Care Hiatus - New York Times


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White House Memo Obama Takes a Health Care Hiatus

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" As Congressional leaders and White House officials huddle behind closed doors to settle their differences on health care legislation, one of the most powerful voices in the debate â€" President Obama's â€" has grown ...


President Raises Cash for 23rd District Democrat

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Obama Targets Insurance Companies, Banks in New York Appearance

Bloomberg


Obama scolds W »


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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Focus On Karzai Following Afghan Election Fraud Report - Voice of America


Washington Post


Focus On Karzai Following Afghan Election Fraud Report

Voice of America


By VOA News Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to concede Tuesday that he did not win an outright majority of votes in August's presidential election. UN election auditors announced Monday they are throwing out nearly one-third of Mr. Karzai's ...


Hamid Karzai bows to international pressure over election fraud

Times Online


Final Afghan election results due

BBC News


Runoff may delay decision to send more US troops to Afghanistan

Xinhua


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Monday, October 19, 2009

Iran Warns US, UK of Retaliation After Attack - FOXNews


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Iran Warns US, UK of Retaliation After Attack

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AP Deputy commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's ground force, Gen. Noor Ali Shooshtari is seen. The chief of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard said Monday that a Sunni rebel group blamed for a deadly attack on the force was linked to US, ...


Top Sunni cleric urges arrest of Iran bombers

PRESS TV


Iran: US, Britain, Pakistan linked to militants

The Associated Press


Iran mourns dozens killed in militant attack

CNN


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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Pakistan army starts S.Waziristan ground assault - Reuters


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Pakistan army starts S.Waziristan ground assault

Reuters


DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army began on Saturday a ground operation against Taliban militants in the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border, with soldiers advancing from three directions, ...


Pakistan launches ground offensive against militants

CNN International


Pakistan Begins Long-Awaited Offensive in South Waziristan

Voice of America


Pakistan offensive: troops meet heavy Taliban resistance

Telegraph.co.uk


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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Pakistani security attacked; 17 dead - CNN


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Pakistani security attacked; 17 dead

CNN


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Militants launched a string of bold strikes against Pakistani law enforcement Thursday, killing at least 17 people and taking an unknown number of hostages, police officials said. A bomb disposal squad member removes a ...


Gunmen, bomber hit 4 sites in Pakistan; 37 die

The Associated Press


26 dead as militants ambush Pakistan police

AFP


Militants attack 3 police sites in Lahore, Pakistan

Los Angeles Times


Telegraph.co.uk -BBC News -Reuters


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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes - The Associated Press


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Interest groups battle to deflect health taxes

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Insurance companies, unions, medical device makers and others in the health care industry are furiously lobbying lawmakers to shift burdens onto someone else â€" anyone else â€" before they find themselves saddled with billions of dollars in ...


Senate must mesh health bills for vote

Detroit Free Press


Snowe went 'back and forth' till end

Boston Globe


Senate Has 'Miles to Go' on Health Care After Committee Vote

Bloomberg


USA Today -Kansas City Star -MiamiHerald.com


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

U.S. healthcare overhaul poised for big step forward - Reuters


Washington Post


U.S. healthcare overhaul poised for big step forward

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama's push for sweeping healthcare reform was poised to clear a key Senate hurdle on Tuesday, opening a new phase in the raging debate over his top domestic priority. ...


As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead

Washington Post


Health care bill faces key vote in Senate

USA Today


Health Insurers Make Solo Attack on Overhaul Before Panel Vote

Bloomberg


Minnesota Public Radio -New York Times -MiamiHerald.com


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Monday, October 12, 2009

Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent - Reuters


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Pakistan bombs militants, ground offensive imminent

Reuters


ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Pakistani aircraft attacked Taliban militants in their South Waziristan stronghold near the Afghan border as the government said a ground offensive against the al Qaeda-linked fighters was imminent. ...


Pakistani jets bomb S Waziristan

Aljazeera.net


Pakistan Taliban Raid on Army HQ May Speed Strike

Bloomberg


Pakistan army awaits orders to strike Taliban

AFP


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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Obama Pledges Again to End \'Don\'t Ask, Don\'t Tell\' - New York Times


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Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Saturday renewed his vow to  »


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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Turn Down The Peace Prize? - Washington Post


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Turn Down The Peace Prize?

Washington Post


Within hours of the announcement that this year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to President Obama, some began c »


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Friday, October 9, 2009

Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban - Washington Post


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Emerging Goal for Afghanistan: Weaken, Not Vanquish, Taliban

Washington Post


Marines take up positions during an operation in Helmand. US officials said Thursday that the emerging goal is to weaken the Taliban to the degree that it cannot ch »


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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say - Los Angeles Times


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Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say

Los Angeles Times


The Congressional Budget Office calculates that the Senate Finance Committee overhaul would cover more people while saving money. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - Senate Democrats pushing healthcare legislation received a boost Wednesday ...


Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says

Washington Post


CBO: Senate Finance Health Plan Would Cut Deficit

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy - Los Angeles Times


Voice of America


Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy

Los Angeles Times


The president tells congressional leaders he's looking at somewhere between a major increase in the US troop level and a large drawdown. He asks them to keep an open mind on the options. By Christi Parsons and James Oliphant Reporting from Washington ...


Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations

Bloomberg


Obama rules out sm »


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