Monday, November 30, 2009

Barack Obama's US policy on Afghanistan has drifted, writers say - CNN International


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Barack Obama's US policy on Afghanistan has drifted, writers say

CNN International


(CNN) -- US President Barack Obama has waited too long to address the instability in Afghanistan, putting at risk the efforts to stabilize the troubled country, a pair of authors said Monday. Historian Simon Schama and journalist George Packer told ...


The political stakes of Obama's Afghanistan war speech

Christian Science Monitor


Obama to detail big troop increase in Afghanistan

The Associated Press


A poll on Afghanistan, and Michael Moore's open letter to Obama

Los Angeles Times


The Press Association -CBS News -MiamiHerald.com


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Sunday, November 29, 2009

New information from Ed Troyer: - TheNewsTribune.com


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New information from Ed Troyer:

TheNewsTribune.com


It appears one of the slain officers fought with the gunman. The struggle started inside the coffee shop and went just outside the door, Troyer said. The officer was able to fire his weapon. It's not known if the suspect was injured. ...


Lakewood Police Department created just 5 years ago

Seattle Times


Man who killed 4 Lakewood officers may be wounded

Seattle Post Intelligencer


Coffeehouse gunman may be wounded

NECN


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Saturday, November 28, 2009

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


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Police: Woods, wife unavailable for interview

The Associated Press


WINDERMERE, Fla. â€" The mystery over Tiger Woods' car crash intensified Saturday when his agent c »


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Friday, November 27, 2009

Police chief: Woods' wife helped after accident - The Associated Press


Times Online


Police chief: Woods' wife helped after accident

The Associated Press


Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his SUV outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods' wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out. The world's No. ...


Tiger Woods profile

BBC Sport


Seemingly charmed Tiger has seen better weeks

CBSSports.com


Tiger Woods slightly injured in car accident near his home

Los Angeles Times


Us Magazine -ESPN -People Magazine


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Cable company filmed uninvited White House couple - The Associated Press


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Cable company filmed uninvited White House couple

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" The couple who crashed a White House state dinner were being filmed that day by a camera crew connected with a reality television program, although none of the filming took place on White House grounds, a spokeswoman for the program's ...


Who Are the White House Party Crashers?

FOXNews


Network Cameras Followed White House Crashers

New York Times


White House crashers c »


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Green curry headlines menu for Obama India dinner - The Associated Press


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Green curry headlines menu for Obama India dinner

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Guests at President Barack Obama's first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, ...


Flavors of India, America at Obamas' first state dinner

CNN


US-India strategic partnership relations upgraded

Xinhua


Obama Hosts India's Singh for First State Visit

Voice of America


Hindu -Bloomberg -Times Online


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Monday, November 23, 2009

US Economy: Existing Home Sales Jump as Prices Fall - Bloomberg


Boston Globe


US Economy: Existing Home Sales Jump as Prices F »


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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Senate Dems suggest they're open to altering health care bill - CNN


Washington Post


Senate Dems suggest they're open to altering health care bill

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- Amid conflicting and heated rhetoric, a political pragmatism began to emerge Sunday as senators prepared for a debate on a sweeping Democratic health care bill. Senate Democrats barely won a vote Saturday night to open debate on the ...


Senate health care bill heads into a political minefield

MiamiHerald.com


Democrats Focus on GOP Senators From Maine

New York Times


Centrist senators say healthcare bill needs major changes

Los Angeles Times


USA Today -AFP -FOXNews


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Saturday, November 21, 2009

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


Washington Post


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 ...


Democrats Poised to Win Key Health Vote

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of US - U.S. News & World Report


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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of US

U.S. News & World Report


FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (healthday News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a federal health official said Friday, and while the disease remains widespread in 43 states, that's down from the 46 ...


Signs That Swine Flu Has Peaked in US

New York Times


H1N1 Swine Flu Wave Peaking in US?

WebMD


H1N1 Presents Ch »


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New Guidelines: No More 'Annual' Pap Smears - ABC News


AFP


New Guidelines: No More 'Annual' Pap Smears

ABC News


Pap smears may no longer be c »


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Health Care Battle: Abortion, Public Plan Among Hurdles in Senate Debate - FOXNews


BBC News


Health Care Battle: Abortion, Public Plan Among Hurdles in Senate Debate

FOXNews


Several sticking points will present hurdles for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as he moves forward with his health care reform plan. Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin speaks during a health care reform news conference on Capitol Hill Nov. 19. ...


Reid Says Saturday Vote on Health Care Bill Likely

New York Times


Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill

Houston Chronicle


US Senate Bill Includes Lower $2 Billion Medical Device Tax

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years - New York Times


CBS News


Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" The Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, put forward his version of sweeping health care legislation on Wednesday, which a Senate aide said would cost $849 over 10 years. Mr. Reid promised that it would reduce the ...


Senate Health Bill's Cost Put at $849 Billion

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

China stifles Obama charisma - AFP


Telegraph.co.uk


China stifles Obama charisma

AFP


BEIJING â€" Something got lost in transit in US President Barack Obama's visit to China -- the charismatic rhetoric and dominance of mass communication that took him from nowhere to the White House. Obama built his political persona with soaring speeches ...


Obama to Meet with Chinese Premier Before Departing China

Voice of America


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us, China make progress in tackling climate change - Washington Post


BBC News


us, China make progress in tackling climate change

Washington Post


Buried in the text of Tuesday's joint declaration between the President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao was a significant climate announcement: The Obama administration will offer concrete emission reduction ...


US, China revive hopes of deal at climate talks

Hindu


During Visit, Obama Skirts Chinese Political Sensitivities

New York Times


Obama wins no concessions from China on points at issue

MiamiHerald.com


Telegraph.co.uk -W »


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Monday, November 16, 2009

New US guidelines: routine mammograms start at 50 - Reuters


ABC News


New US guidelines: routine mammograms start at 50

Reuters


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sweeping new US breast cancer guidelines released on Monday recommend against routine mammograms for women in their 40s, and suggest women 50 to 74 only get a mammogram every other year. ...


Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50

USA Today


In Reversal, US Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40

New York Times


Stop Annual Mammograms, Govt. Panel Tells Women Under 50

ABC News


U.S. News & World Report -The Associated Press -Forbes


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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Dems, GOP split on NY trials of alleged terrorists - The Associated Press


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Medvedev and Obama Show Impatience on Iran - New York Times


Washington Post


Medvedev and Obama Show Impatience on Iran

New York Times


SINGAPORE â€" President Obama and President Dimitri Medvedev of Russia expressed dissatisfaction Sunday with Iran's response to a nuclear offer made by world powers, raising the prospect that sanctions may be the next step in the West's ...


Obama says time running out for Iran on nuclear deal

Reuters


US, Russia c »


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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


The New American -San Francisco Chronicle -Washington Post


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Friday, November 13, 2009

Trials of 9-11 suspects set for New York - Kansas City Star


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Trials of 9-11 suspects set for New York

Kansas City Star


Attorney General Eric Holder, rejecting concerns about security risks, announced Friday that confessed 9-11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four  »


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

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


ABC News


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. ...


FBI says Hasan wasn't involved in terrorist activities

Houston Chronicle


Fort Hood shooting suspect faces 13 murder charges 1:53 PM CT

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Hasan \"Not One of Our Own,\" Soldier Says - CBS News


Washington Post


Hasan "Not One of Our Own," Soldier Says

CBS News


With the  »


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Hasan \"Not One of Our Own,\" Soldier Says - CBS News


Washington Post


Hasan "Not One of Our Own," Soldier Says

CBS News


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Fort Hood killings \'incomprehensible,\' Obama says - CNN


Washington Post


Fort Hood killings 'incomprehensible,' Obama says

CNN


FORT HOOD, Texas (CNN) -- President Obama led a memorial service Tuesday for the 13 people killed in last week's massacre at the largest US military inst »


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