Program to help truckers attracts drug smugglers (AP)

AP - A U.S. program that offers trusted trucking companies speedy passage across American borders has begun attracting just the sort of customer who places a premium on avoiding inspections: Mexican drug smugglers.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:35 am

Baseball: Yabuta to return to former team Lotte+

(Kyodo) _ The Lotte Marines said Monday they have agreed on a one-year deal carrying a salary of 40 million yen for right-hander Yasuhiko Yabuta, who has filed for free agency from the...
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Gunmen kill 21 in Philippines over political rivalry

MANILA (Reuters) - Gunmen killed at least 21 people in the southern Philippines on Monday, apparently to prevent a woman from filing her husband's nomination to run for provincial governor in May next year, the military said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am

Japan's GDP to mark 1st growth in 3 yrs in FY 2010: think tanks+

(Kyodo) _ The Japanese economy is expected to grow a real 1.1 percent in fiscal 2010 from the current fiscal year for the first expansion in three years, according to the average forecast
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:29 am

At least 21 dead in Philippine 'political massacre' (AFP)

AFP - At least 21 people among a group of local politicians and journalists were killed in the southern Philippines on Monday shortly after being abducted, the military said.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

Microsoft and News Corp eye web pact

Microsoft has had discussions with News Corp over a plan that would involve the media company’s being paid to “de-index” its news websites from Google, setting the scene for a search engine battle that could offer a ray of light to the newspaper industry.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:24 am

SNL Rips Obama Over China Trip, Spending, & The Debt (video)

Last night, SNL ripped President Obama's recent trip to Asia, and the arrogance of us telling the Chinese how to run their country.You know, as I listen to you, I am noticing that each of your plans to save money involves spending even more money. This does not inspire confidence

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am

US and Afghan soldiers killed in Afghanistan - BBC News

AFP

US and Afghan soldiers killed in Afghanistan BBC News Four US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, the US military says. Three of the Americans were said by Nato to have died in southern Afghanistan on Sunday and the other in the east in a bomb explosion on Monday. ... Afghan attacks kill four US soldiers: NATOAFP 3 Afghan soldiers killed, 9 others injuredXinhua 4 Americans Killed in Afghan AttacksFOXNews RAWA News -Metro Canada - Toronto all 149 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am

Philippine army says 21 people killed in south

The Philippine army says it has found 21 bodies in the country's restive south after gunmen hijacked a convoy of politicians and supporters filing their nominations for next year's elections.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am

Medical marijuana finds social outlet in Ore. cafe

At the newly opened Cannabis Cafe, people sit around taking tokes from a "vaporizer" — a contraption with a big plastic bag that captures the potent vapors of heated marijuana. Glass jars hold donations of dried, milky-green weed, and the cafe serves up meals and snacks for the hungry.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:22 am

Some bigger police forces feel left out

The Justice Department gave more than $77 million in stimulus funds this year to 200 police agencies because of their locations ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

Why dirt 'can be good for children'

Children should be allowed to get dirty, according to scientists who say being too clean can impair the skin's ability to heal.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am

Families protest deadly China mine disaster

Relatives of victims of a blast at a Chinese coal mine scuffled demanded answers from the owners as state media put the toll from the latest in a series of mine disasters at 104.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

Chasing Tuna and Hanging on for the Ride

Dave Lamoureux is part of a small subset of kayak fisherman, and his most recent catch, a 157-pound bluefin tuna, is one of the sport’s greatest recorded feats.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:20 am

18 Notorious Assassinations

Eighteen assassinations that changed the face of history, from Abraham Lincoln to John Lennon to JFK's murder.

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Chinese court imprisons Sichuan quake victims' activist+

(Kyodo) _ Huang Qi, an activist who exposed shoddy buildings in the Sichuan earthquake last year and the founder of a website about the Tiananmen massacre, was sentenced by a Chinese...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am

'Lula, Son of Brazil' makes first public screening

A film about the Brazilian president's life proves controversial because of a clash with the next election.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

Romanians face election run-off

A run-off vote is expected in Romania after none of the 12 candidates won outright in the presidential election's first round.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am

The captain said the 147-tonne ferry was totally submerged within 27 minutes

Rescuers bring up the bodies of the victims of the 147-tonne Dumai Express 10 which went down in heavy rain and huge swells off Karimun island - Sumatra onto sister ferry Dumai Express 19 on November 22,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

The Dumai Express was sailing from Batam island to Pekanbaru

Map showing Sumatra island and Singapore. The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding Monday and blamed a freak storm for the disaster, as officials...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Indonesian rescuers pulled 245 passengers to safety

Survivors are evacuated after the 147-tonne Dumai Express went down in heavy rain and huge swells off Karimun island. The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Ferry disasters are quite commom in Indonesia, which is an archipelago of 17,000 islands

Two survivors from the Dumai Express ferry which went down off Karimun island in Sumatra. The captain of an Indonesian ferry which sank killing 29 people rejected claims of overcrowding and blamed a freak...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Two Afghan ministers suspected of embezzlement

KABUL (Reuters) - Two Afghan cabinet ministers are being investigated for suspicion of embezzlement, a deputy attorney general said on Monday, at a time when President Hamid Karzai is under pressure to clean up his government.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

Two Afghan ministers suspected of embezzlement (Reuters)

Reuters - Two Afghan cabinet ministers are being investigated for suspicion of embezzlement, a deputy attorney general said on Monday, at a time when President Hamid Karzai is under pressure to clean up his government.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am

LEAD: Armed men kill 21 people abducted in S. Philippines+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING DETAILS) Armed men on Monday killed at least 21 of 30 people abducted earlier in the day in the southern Philippines, a military official said. Maj. Gen....
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:15 am

Obama to speak on education, present rights award

President Barack Obama will speak about several government initiatives to raise the level of education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am

French ship Russia wants to buy in St Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- A French navy ship of the type that Russia hopes to buy arrived Monday for a visit to St. Petersburg, fueling concern in Georgia and other ex-Soviet nations that it may be used to intimidate its neighbors....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am

French ship Russia wants to buy in St Petersburg

A French navy ship of the type that Russia hopes to buy arrived Monday for a visit to St. Petersburg, fueling concern in Georgia and other ex-Soviet nations that it may be used to...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am

Philippine poll attack 'kills 21'

Twenty-one people abducted in the southern Philippines are found dead in a row linked to upcoming elections, the military says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:12 am

GlaxoSmithKline calls for suspension of new-flu vaccinations in Canada+

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (Kyodo) _ British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline Plc. is suspending the use of 170,000 doses of its new H1N1 influenza vaccine in Canada given a higher-than-usual rate of
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am

Afghan blasts, firefight kill 4 U.S. troops

Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:11 am

Four US soldiers die in Afghanistan

Four US servicemen and three Afghan soldiers are killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, reports say.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:08 am

Iraq war inquiry 'will not be a whitewash' says Sir John Chilcot - Telegraph.co.uk

Sky News

Iraq war inquiry 'will not be a whitewash' says Sir John Chilcot Telegraph.co.uk The inquiry into events surrounding the Iraq war will not produce a report that is a "whitewash", Sir John Chilcot, the man in charge of it, has insisted. Sir John denied that his background in the heart of the establishment would compromise his ... 'No whitewash' from Iraq inquiryBBC News U.S.-U.K. Military Tensions Ran Deep: Leaked ReportRTT News UK commanders disclose tensions with US in IraqPRESS TV AFP -guardian.co.uk -The Associated Press all 553 news articles »

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3 students with area ties are among 32 Rhodes Scholars - Chicago Sun-Times

The Wichita Eagle

3 students with area ties are among 32 Rhodes Scholars Chicago Sun-Times Three students with Chicago area ties -- Stephanie Bell, Russell Perkins and Daniel Shih -- are among the 32 American men and women named Saturday as 2009 Rhodes Scholars, considered one of the world's ... Swarthmore native, his girlfriend among 32 Rhodes scholarsPhiladelphia Inquirer DC AIDS activist among new Rhodes scholarsWashington Post Graybill, CC '10, chooses RhodesCU Columbia Spectator Chicago Tribune -Politico -The Associated Press all 528 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Phelps looking ahead to better times in 2010

Michael Phelps is ready to put an up-and-down post-Olympic year behind him and focus on the challenges that await in 2010, including adjusting to a ban on the high-performance suits that rocked his sport.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Indian PM to be feted by Obama at state visit (AP)

AP - India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama's administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state visit of his presidency.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am

Iraq war inquiry 'will not be a whitewash' says Sir John Chilcot

Sir John Chilcot denies that his establishment background will compromise the independence of his inquiry.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am

Pakistani forces attack Taliban in NW, kill 22 - Reuters

CNN International

Pakistani forces attack Taliban in NW, kill 22 Reuters HANGU, Pakistan, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Pakistani security forces backed by tanks and artillery attacked Taliban positions in the northwest of the country, killing 22 militants, a senior police official on Monday. ... Escaping Taliban May Widen War as Pakistan Pays CostBloomberg US-Pakistan ties run into snags as both sides trade fresh chargesXinhua Pakistani military kills 29 militantsCNN International Christian Science Monitor -Times of India -AFP all 284 news articles »

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4 US service members die in Afghan attacks

KABUL (AP) -- Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

4 US service members die in Afghan attacks (AP)

AP - Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

Philippine soldiers patrol the streets of Manila

Philippine soldiers patrol the streets of Manila. Twenty-one people who were among a group of local politicians and journalists abducted in the southern Philippines on Monday have been found dead, according...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Clashes among rival families are common in Maguindanao and other parts of Mindanao island

Twenty-one people who were among a group of local politicians and journalists abducted in the southern Philippines have been found dead, according to the region's military chief..
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Military: Four U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan

Four U.S. service members were killed in the past 24 hours in Afghanistan, NATO forces said Monday.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

UK in terror warning for Timbuktu

The UK government urges tourists not to visit Timbuktu because of the threat of terrorism.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:55 am

Dimon seen as successor to Geithner: report

(Reuters) - Several U.S. policy makers consider JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon as a potential successor to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the New York Post said, citing sources.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:52 am

Dimon seen as successor to Geithner: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Several U.S. policy makers consider JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon as a potential successor to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the New York Post said, citing sources.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:52 am

Tracking tech-savvy predators gets trickier

The crackdown on child pornography and other sex offenses has created manpower shortages and technology challenges for probation officers, police and federal agents.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

French ship Russia wants to buy in St Petersburg

A French navy ship of the type that Russia hopes to buy arrived Monday for a visit to St. Petersburg, fueling concern in Georgia and other ex-Soviet nations that it may be used to intimidate its neighbors.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:46 am

Philippine gunmen 'kill 21 politicians and journalists' - BBC News

AFP

Philippine gunmen 'kill 21 politicians and journalists' BBC News Twenty-one politicians and journalists abducted in the southern Philippines have been found dead, the army says. The group were seized on the southern island of Mindanao early on Monday. The military said they were taken by armed men as they tried to ... Gunmen kill 21 in Philippines over political rivalryReuters At least 21 dead in Philippine 'political massacre'AFP Philippines hostage bodies foundAljazeera.net CNN -GMA news.tv -Inquirer.net all 111 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am

Japan, China, S. Korea agree to share info over food safety+

(Kyodo) _ Health ministers from Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to share information on food safety and coordinate measures against the outbreak of the new H1N1 influenza...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:39 am

Sumo: Asashoryu, Hakuho still in charge at Kyushu sumo+

(Kyodo) _ Asashoryu sent big man Baruto crashing down to move a step closer in his quest for back-to-back titles at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday. Fellow Mongolian grand...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:39 am

Chinese critic on quake response gets 3 years

BEIJING (AP) -- A Chinese court on Monday sentenced to three years in prison a veteran dissident who had criticized the government's response to a 2008 earthquake that killed about 90,000 people....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:36 am

Chinese critic on quake response gets 3 years

A Chinese court on Monday sentenced to three years in prison a veteran dissident who had criticized the government's response to a 2008 earthquake that killed about 90,000 people. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:35 am

Indian PM to be feted by Obama at state visit - The Associated Press

Times Online

Indian PM to be feted by Obama at state visit The Associated Press WASHINGTON — India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama's administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state ... India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh begins US visitBBC News I don't know who to deal with in Pakistan: Manmohan SinghTimes of India Anti-terror ties bridge US-India gapAsia Times Online Reuters -Hindustan Times -Voice of America all 1,855 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:34 am

Shalit's release 'moves closer'

Progress has been made in efforts to release captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, President Shimon Peres says.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

Armed men kill 21 people abducted in S. Philippines+

(Kyodo) _ Armed men on Monday killed at least 21 of 30 people abducted earlier in the day in the southern Philippines, a military official said.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:31 am

Indian PM to be feted by Obama at state visit

India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama's administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state visit of his presidency.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:25 am

Pakistani forces attack Taliban in NW, kill 22

HANGU, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani security forces backed by tanks and artillery attacked Taliban positions in the northwest of the country, killing 22 militants, a senior police official on Monday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am

Pakistani forces attack Taliban in NW, kill 22 (Reuters)

Reuters - Pakistani security forces backed by tanks and artillery attacked Taliban positions in the northwest of the country, killing 22 militants, a senior police official on Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am

Hacked Emails: Bitter Feud In Scientists Over Global Warming

Emails and documents posted on the Internet after being hacked from a climate-change research center may raise ethical questions about a group of scientists who contend that humans are responsible for global warming.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Gold hits high on dollar weakness

The price of gold hits a new all-time high, boosted by continued concerns about the weakening dollar.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:20 am

Romania's president, rival in runoff election

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Romania's centrist president will face a socialist former foreign minister in a Dec. 6 runoff election, partial results showed Monday, in a race key to helping the country emerge from a political and economic crisis....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:18 am

Lawyer: Hasan 'has no sensation' below chest - msnbc.com

guardian.co.uk

Lawyer: Hasan 'has no sensation' below chest msnbc.com AP file A look at some of the people involved in the deadly rampage at the Texas Army post. Nov. 19: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday asked how the long list of warning signs from Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan were missed. ... Muslim soldier at Fort Hood says Army, Islam share common valuesDallas Morning News Hasan Won't Plead Guilty, May Use Insanity DefenseABC News Major Nidal Malik Hasan: Fort Hood Shooter ParalyzedRight Pundits Christian Science Monitor -AFP -KXXV News Channel 25 all 99 news articles »

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Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist (AP)

AP - The King of Pop is still winning awards and setting records doing it.

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Lawyer: Hasan ‘has no sensation’ below chest

The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood is paralyzed from the chest down and doctors believe his paralysis will be permanent, his lawyer said.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am

`New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday. "New Moon" placed third on the all-time domestic chart behind last year's $158.4 million opening weekend for the Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight".

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:11 am

Philippine police search for US suspect

Philippine police searched for an American who escaped after allegedly killing a government official's son in a road-rage shooting — the second homicide case against him, officials said Monday.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am

Zimbabwe women, receiving rights award, speak out

After the beatings by President Robert Mugabe's policemen, the overcrowded, lice-ridden jail cells, the degradation of nightly strip-searches, Jenni Williams and Magondonga Mahlangu still cling to hope for Zimbabwe.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:09 am

Anger builds as China mine toll rises to 104 (AFP)

AFP - Relatives of victims angrily demanded answers Monday as hopes of finding more survivors after China's worst mining disaster in two years took a blow with the death toll rising to 104.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:05 am

Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare (AP)

AP - Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published Monday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:03 am

Bio-fuel growth raises concerns about forests

Forests are a treasure trove of limbs and bark that can be made into alternative fuels and some worry the increasing trend of using that logging debris will make those materials too scarce, harming the woodlands.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 2:01 am

China slams US report warning of spying by Beijing

Beijing on Monday criticized a U.S. government report that said Chinese spies are aggressively stealing American secrets, saying the report was "full of prejudice" and warning that it could damage US-China relations.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:58 am

Chateau Maroc

Morocco's wine growers sniff success abroad
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:54 am

R.I. bishop asked Rep. Kennedy in 2007 to avoid Communion

The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:51 am

China Harnesses Mountain Wind Power

In the mountains above the southwestern Chinese town of Dali, dozens of new wind turbines dot the landscape - a symbol of the country's sky-high ambitions for clean, green energy.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:50 am

Miners' families want answers in China mine blast

HEGANG, China (AP) -- Grieving family members demanded answers Monday from mining officials about the underground gas explosion that left at least 104 men dead in northeastern China....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

Singh appeared eager to weigh in on the top foreign issue for Obama -- Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the World Economic Forum in New Delhi on November 8. Singh was to open talks Monday on a high-profile state visit to the United States where he encouraged...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

Neat Alien Statue Made of Scrap Metal

Meticulously done and friggin' awesome

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:40 am

Floods in Cumbria: soldiers drafted in as more rain threatens to bring misery

As two more people die and a third is missing with rain threatening to bring further misery to floodhit areas soldiers are brought in to help the emergency services cope.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:37 am

Defoe 'best finisher in England'

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes "best finisher out there" Jermain Defoe will be in England's 2010 World Cup squad after scoring five goals in the 9-1 win over Wigan.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:30 am

Iranian security forces in Tehran, Iran where several people have been arrested for engaging in illicit sexual acts

Iranian security forces stand guard in central Tehran during a religious event. The country's moral authorities have arrested a dozen couples for engaging in illicit sexual acts, including the swapping...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:26 am

OMG! UBUNTU!: Docky Gains Panel Mode, Network Docklet & More

Docky gained a sleek new panel mode and a network manager docklet in an update to users of the Docky PPA yesterday.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:20 am

China attacks "biased" U.S. cyber-spying report

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Monday accused a U.S. congressional advisory panel of bias for a report in which it said the Chinese government appeared increasingly to be piercing U.S. computer networks to gather useful data for its military.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:01 am

Lula takes risk in welcoming Ahmadinejad to Brazil - Los Angeles Times

New Zealand Herald

Lula takes risk in welcoming Ahmadinejad to Brazil Los Angeles Times President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva may lose global influence by playing host to the Iranian leader, who is searching for new economic opportunities ahead of stiff sanctions the West has threatened. Demonstrators carrying Brazilian, Israeli and gay ... Day 2 of drill: Iran warns Israel against stupid mistakePRESS TV Iran prez seeks new legitimacy in visit to BrazilThe Associated Press Brazil's President Elbows US on the Diplomatic StageNew York Times New York Daily News -Voice of America -AFP all 1,258 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

Centrist senators say healthcare bill needs major changes

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson says he supported a procedural motion to begin debate but doesn't approve of the legislation as it stands. Democratic leaders face a tough fight ahead.

Only a day after Senate Democrats voted to move into a historic debate on overhauling the nation's healthcare system, key centrists made it clear Sunday that the party was still a long way from delivering on its promise to provide near-universal insurance coverage and contain medical costs.

Source: Los Angeles Times - Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am

In Afghanistan, fighting a legacy of corruption

When President Obama demanded this month that Afghan President Hamid Karzai tackle government corruption, no one welcomed the ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:33 am

Ring of Stars in Centaurus A Uncovered

Centaurus A is one of the most studied objects in the Southern sky, because it is the giant elliptical galaxy with the closest proximity to our own Milky Way.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am

Indonesian ferry sinks; 29 dead, most survive

JAKARTA (Reuters) - An overloaded ferry sank in bad weather off Indonesia's Riau islands on Sunday, killing 29 people, while 245 passengers survived the accident, officials said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:02 am

Security guards from a civilian group stand guard during a protest in Jakarta against an alleged corruption conspiracy

Security guards from a civilian organization stand guard during a protest against an alleged conspiracy that has shocked the nation in Jakarta on November 19, 2009. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am

File photo of Chandra Hamzah (L) and Bibit Samad Riyanto (R) arriving at the Corruption Eradication Commission's office

File photo of Chandra Hamzah (L) and Bibit Samad Riyanto (R) arriving at the Corruption Eradication Commission's office. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was set to announce Monday "controversial"...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 23 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am

China families protest mine disaster, toll hits 104

HEGANG, China (Reuters) - Relatives of victims of a gas blast at a northeast Chinese coal mine scuffled with police and demanded answers from the owners on Monday as state media put the toll from the latest in a series of mine disasters at 104.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:53 pm

Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:42 pm

Waste not, want not: Companies find uses for leftover animal parts

A growing number of companies are turning their attention to creating renewable products such as adhesives and plastics from ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:39 pm

Bickell leads Hawks past Canucks

Defenceman scores loan goal in third period while Antii Niemi solid between posts as Chicago beats Vancouver 1-0

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:28 pm

On the mayor's agenda: 'Civilize' Mexico City

Politician pushes 'Ten Commandments of Urban Conduct' such as no whistling at women or throwing gum on the ground.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:21 pm

How Crash Tests Help Bring Traffic Deaths Down

Thanksgiving is just days away, and for many Americans, that means taking to the highways. This week, NPR looks at ways to improve road safety. Today: the testing and technologies that are making vehicles safer.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:10 pm

Eagles shake off close losses, edge Bears

Donovan McNabb threw for 244 yards against his hometown team, LeSean McCoy scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 10-yard run following Antonio Dixon’s blocked field goal, and Philadelphia came away with a 24-20 victory over struggling Chicago on Sunday night after back-to-back close losses.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:07 pm

DMVs hit by budget cuts

Drivers are waiting in longer lines and paying higher fees as budget cuts force motor vehicle departments to close offices, furlough ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:06 pm

Canadian Bacon

A photographic look at Saturday's drama in the CIS semi-final Bowl games to Sunday's exciting action from CFL Division finals

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm

Poll: Most Iowa Republicans like Palin for 2012

Sarah Palin could expect a lot of support in Iowa's Republican caucuses if she launched a campaign for the 2012 presidential ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pm

US sailor cleared of assaulting Sydney prostitute

SYDNEY (AP) -- A U.S. Navy serviceman was found not guilty Monday of sexually assaulting a prostitute at a brothel while on shore leave in Australia's biggest city....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:54 pm

Toddler plunges from balcony at Pearson

Boy was with his family on the airport's Terminal 1 departure level, police say

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:52 pm

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

ABC News

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. ... Negotiations begin anew over health billUSA Today For GOP, Health Is Only One Battle on Road to '10 ElectionsWall Street Journal Public option at center of debateWashington Post Chicago Tribune -Boston Globe -WatertownDailyTimes.com all 8,821 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:49 pm

Iraq offers incentive to intermarry

Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi has an unusual proposal to mend some of Iraq's sectarian wounds: He offers mixed couples ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:41 pm

New baseline of opinion on health care

When it comes to revamping insurance and health care systems, hearts have changed since President Clinton pitched sweeping changes ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:33 pm

Iraqi parliament fails to reach election deal

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi parliament on Sunday failed to resolve an impasse threatening to delay the country's election in January, which could affect the U.S. military's plans for a partial pullout next year.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:30 pm

Families Seek Answers in China Mine Blast

Death Toll Climbs to 104 in Saturday Explosion with 4 Still Missing and Feared Dead
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:29 pm

TSN signals crossed

National sports broadcaster transmission trouble hits CFL West final

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:25 pm

Eagles escape Bears' grasp

Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb gets the job done in a 24-20 win over Chicago

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pm

Montreal a strong MLS candidate

Joey Saputo and the Montreal Impact's aspirations of joining the league were given their boost by MLS commissioner on Sunday

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:11 pm

Economists see joblessness bottoming out

Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010.



Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:09 pm

RSL shoots down Galaxy

Robbie Russell's seventh round penalty kick combined with Landon Donovan miss gives Salt Lake its first MLS Cup win

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pm

Reading between the lines of Palin's itinerary - Washington Post

New Zealand Herald

Reading between the lines of Palin's itinerary Washington Post Reality or just a T-shirt slogan? As Sarah Palin fans line up to get their copies of her book signed, analysts are divided over whether the former Alaska governor is planning to run for president next time around. (Keith Srakocic/associated Press) By ... Sarah Palin vs Barack Obama: The approval gap silently shrinks to a few pointsLos Angeles Times Why did Sarah Palin look like a cabin attendant during her campaign?guardian.co.uk Enthusiasm for Palin, and Echoes of 2008 DivideNew York Times The University of Alabama Crimson White -RocNow -Roanoke Times all 660 news articles »

Source: Top Stories - Google News | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:01 pm

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Als now face nemesis: Grey Cup game

After manhandling B.C., can Montreal get its act together in championship game?

Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Ocean mud rivals tropics for new species

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Source: The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm

Senate Dems spar over health care

The dispute among Democrats foretells of a rowdy floor debate next month on legislation that would extend health care coverage to roughly 31 million Americans.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:40 pm

Big night for Jackson at AMAs

Michael Jackson was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, making history by collecting more AMAs during his career than any other artist and becoming the show’s winningest posthumous artist.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:33 pm

Search on for Indonesian ferry accident survivors

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Rescuers returned to choppy waters off Indonesia's Sumatra island Monday to search for 21 passengers still missing after a ferry sank in a storm. Officials say 254 survivors were pulled from the sea and at least 29 other people drowned....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm

Chargers rout Broncos, move atop AFC West

Philip Rivers and a dominant defense led the San Diego Chargers into sole possession of first place in the AFC West with a 32-3 drubbing of the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 22 Nov 2009 | 8:52 pm

Top Aussie Govt official blasts 'malicious' barmaid sex claims

South Australian Premier Mike Rann says the interview confession of a married barmaid alleging they had a sexual affair contained some "totally false" allegations.But the premier, in his first public comment on the controversy,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:44 pm

Girl saves drowning Aussie toddler brother

A 12-year-old girl has been praised for saving her toddler brother from drowning in a pool in Sydney's west.The girl pulled her four-year-old sibling to safety about 8pm yesterday after noticing him floating face down in the water,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:25 pm

Iran begins war games to protect nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported, as an air force commander boasted the country could deter any military strike by Israel....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 22 Nov 2009 | 5:45 pm

Cumbria fears more rain to come

Police and army experts say they're urgently checking the safety of about 1,800 bridges in northern England amid some of the worst storms ever recorded in Britain.Police said yesterday that concerns over the safety of bridges...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

Honduras prepares for post-coup election

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - The coup last summer in this tiny, Central American country blew up into an international incident, with thousands of Hondurans taking to the streets while everyone from Barack Obama to Fidel Castro lined up...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pm

MPs' expenses: 'ethics' MP faces call to step down over use of £65000 allowances

Andrew Dismore becomes the second member of standards committee to face a call to step down.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 22 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm

Hostility between British and American military leaders revealed

Government documents leaked to The Telegraph reveal the deep hostility of Britain's military commanders towards US allies.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 22 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pm

MPs' expenses system created in pact between Thatcher's ministers and Opposition

The discredited MPs' expenses system was created in a secret pact between Margaret Thatcher's ministers and opposition parties.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 22 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pm

Democrats At Odds Over Health Bill

Some moderates threatened Sunday to scuttle legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pm

Iran Launches War Games Near Nuclear Sites

Large-Scale, Weeklong Games Intended to Show Country Wouldn't Abandon Nuclear Facilities if Attacked
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 22 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm

Gigantic Cruise Ship Buoys Company's Hopes

We're headed into the year's biggest travel week, and there's not much bigger than what's sitting in the port of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., right now. It's called the Oasis of the Seas, and it's the largest cruise ship ever built — five times the size of the Titanic, with a price tag of $1.5 billion.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pm

Body exhumed for autopsy

The body of a Malaysian opposition activist who died after being questioned by anti-graft officials was exhumed for a second autopsy yesterday after Thailand's top pathologist suggested the death appeared to be a homicide. Teoh...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm

Floods: two more feared dead as concerns grow for isolated town in Cumbria

Concerns also grow for vulnerable residents in Workington isolated by the collapse or closure of all its bridges.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 22 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

Copenhagen summit: US considers target for emissions

United States is considering setting a proposed target for reducing the country's greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am

Iraq PM ramps up attacks on Baathists before vote

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A stepped-up campaign by Iraq's prime minister against Saddam Hussein loyalists is alienating Sunni Muslims and stoking tensions between them and the majority Shiites ahead of key national elections....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am

Man dies in subway seat row

A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car in midtown Manhattan. The victim, who had not been identified, was pronounced dead at the 7th Ave station...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am

Iraq PM Steps Up Campaign Against Saddam Loyalists

A stepped-up campaign by Iraq's prime minister against Saddam Hussein loyalists is alienating Sunni Muslims and stoking tensions between them and the majority Shiites ahead of key national elections.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am

Denmark: 65 world leaders for UN climate summit

COPENHAGEN (AP) -- Sixty-five world leaders have said they will attend the Copenhagen climate summit in December, and several more have responded positively to invitations, Danish officials said Sunday....
Source: AP Top International News At 5:14 a... | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am

Leaked U.K. Documents Reportedly Detail Iraq War Chaos

Leaked British government documents call into question ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair's public statements on the buildup to the Iraq war and show plans for the U.S.-led 2003 invasion were being made more than a year earlier, a newspaper reported Sunday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:48 am

Conflict claims 8900 in 20 years

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has claimed almost 8900 lives in two decades, the vast majority Palestinians, the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem said. Israeli forces killed 7398 Palestinians, including 1537 minors, both...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am

400-Pound Car Bomb Found In Belfast

Irish Republican Army dissidents left a 400-pound car bomb outside police reform headquarters in Belfast but the homemade device failed to detonate, Northern Ireland's police commander said Sunday.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:17 am

Senate health bill passes initial hurdle

WASHINGTON - Democrats united to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.There was not a vote to spare.The...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Hospital hearing orders confinement

FORT WORTH - The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his lawyer said.During a hearing...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

Animal rights groups denounce mass sacrifice

KATHMANDU - Thousands of Hindu devotees have flocked to a village in Nepal ahead of the planned sacrifice of more than 300,000 animals in a ceremony condemned by animal rights activists, including French actress Brigitte Bardot.Priests...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - World | 22 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

400-Pound Car Bomb Fails to Detonate in Belfast

Northern Ireland's police commander says Irish Republican Army dissidents left a 400-pound car bomb outside the police-reform headquarters in Belfast but the homemade device failed to detonate.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am

29 Killed in Indonesian Ferry Accident; 17 Missing

Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island,
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 8:24 am

Pakistani Troops Kill 40 Militants by Afghan Border

Pakistani troops killed nearly 40 suspected militants Sunday in a series of operations in northwestern tribal areas near the Afghan border, officials said.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am

Egypt: Israel Needs to Stop Building Settlements

Israel will anger all Muslims if it does not resolve Jerusalem's disputed status, Egypt's president warned his Israeli counterpart on Sunday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am

Police Identify Gunman in Saipan Rampage

Shooting Range Employee Killed 4, Wounded 9 Before Taking Own Life in Mariana Islands
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 22 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am

Former Iranian VP Gets 6 Years for Protest

Most Senior Former Official Among Those on Mass Trial of Opposition Figures; Family Says "Confession" Was Coerced
Source: Latest World Headlines - CBS News | 22 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am

Iran Begins Large-Scale War Games

Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defense war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 7:04 am

92 Dead in China Mine Explosion, 16 Missing

China's official news agency says at least 92 people are reported dead and 16 missing after Saturday's blast at a mine near the Russian border.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:20 am

China Coal Mine Blast Death Toll Jumps To 87

Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese mine jumped to 87 — the deadliest blast to hit the beleaguered industry in nearly two years.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:06 am

Jackson Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350K In NYC

The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:04 am

Rare Charles Darwin Book Found on Toilet Bookshelf

An auction house says it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am

Fort Hood Suspect Ordered Held Until Court-Martial

The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:01 am

Obama Deploys Financial Fraud Task Force

- The Obama Administration has launched the Financial Fraud Task Force to investigate issues related to the economic crisis. The Department of Justice will lead the task force's efforts to combat fraud in such areas as mortgage lending, stimulus spending and the government's bailout of the financial sector. Host Liane Hansen talks with Department of Justice Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli, who will be one of the leaders of the task force.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

As Races Blend, Political Groups Face A Recount

Barack Obama's presidential campaign was one of several successful, modern-day political campaigns to break through racial barriers. Is this an indication that America is experiencing a shift toward political colorblindness?

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

Shackleton's Whisky Is Returning From Antarctic

A team of New Zealand conservators is planning to unearth two crates of Scotch whisky belonging to polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. The crates have been trapped under the Antarctic ice for a century. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Alistair Fastier, of the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust, who will be leading the expedition.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 22 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am

Militants could be invited to Afghan "Jirga"

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai could invite militants to attend a "Loya Jirga," or grand council meeting, aiming to seek peace and reconciliation with the Taliban, a spokesman said on Sunday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 22 Nov 2009 | 5:52 am

Bermuda Drops Ammunition Case Against Fla. Woman

The Supreme Court ruled there was no evidence that Lori DuBell intended to bring the gun magazine into Bermuda.
Source: FOXNews.com | 22 Nov 2009 | 5:48 am