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Serena named AP Female Athlete of the Year

Playing her best at the most important events, Serena Williams re-established herself as the top player in women’s tennis in 2009 and was a landslide choice as Female Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press. Source:Serena named AP Female Athlete of the Year

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Ahmadinejad dismisses US deadline for nuclear deal (AP)

AP - Iran’s president on Tuesday dismissed a year-end deadline set by the Obama administration and the West for Tehran to accept a U.N.-drafted deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel. The United States warned Iran to take the deadline seriously. Source:Ahmadinejad dismisses US deadline for nuclear deal (AP)

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Treasury finds holes in stimulus tax breaks (Reuters)

Reuters - Billions of dollars worth of tax breaks in the U.S. economic stimulus plan may present a big problem during the tax filing season ramps up as the Internal Revenue Service cannot verify who is eligible for them. Source:Treasury finds holes in stimulus tax breaks (Reuters)

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Slaying of drug war hero's family shocks Mexico (AP)

AP - Assailants on Tuesday gunned down the mother, aunt and siblings of a marine killed in a raid that took out one of Mexico’s most powerful cartel leaders — sending a chilling message to troops battling the drug war: You go after us, we wipe out your families. Source:Slaying of drug war hero's family shocks [...]

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U.S., Taliban compete for Afghan towns

Building up local government in Afghanistan is key to improving people’s lives and winning their support against the Taliban, but it’s also a big challenge . Source:U.S., Taliban compete for Afghan towns

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Iran cleric's funeral becomes opposition rally

Tens of thousands of Iranian mourners turned the funeral procession of the country’s most senior dissident cleric into an anti-government protest Monday, chanting “death to the dictator.” Source:Iran cleric's funeral becomes opposition rally

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GM names Microsoft executive as new CFO

General Motors Co. has hired an outsider to run its troubled finance operations, bringing in the chief financial officer of Microsoft Corp. Source:GM names Microsoft executive as new CFO

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Senate on track to pass healthcare bill (Reuters)

Reuters - Senate Democrats moved closer on Monday to passing landmark healthcare legislation by Christmas after scoring a win in the first big test vote and gaining the support of a powerful lobbying group for doctors. Source:Senate on track to pass healthcare bill (Reuters)

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Big freeze kills at least 80 across Europe (AFP)

AFP - The death toll from winter storms across Europe rose to at least 80 on Monday as transport chaos spread amid mounting anger over the three-day failure of Eurostar high-speed trains. Source:Big freeze kills at least 80 across Europe (AFP)

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FBI walks tightrope in outreach to Muslims

FBI agents and prosecutors face a dilemma as a case involving five Americans arrested in Pakistan has morphed from a missing persons investigation into a counter-terrorism probe. Source:FBI walks tightrope in outreach to Muslims

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Health Care bill faces key Senate test vote (AP)

AP - Senate Democrats confidently advanced heath care legislation Sunday toward a make-or-break test vote in a push for Christmas-week passage. Republicans vowed to resist what they appeared unable to stop. Source:Health Care bill faces key Senate test vote (AP)

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Northeast digs out of monster snowstorm (Reuters)

Reuters - The Northeast began digging out on Sunday from a massive snowstorm that buried cities from Washington to Boston under as much as 2 feet of snow, creating travel chaos and hampering Christmas shopping. Source:Northeast digs out of monster snowstorm (Reuters)

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Hospital: Actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32 (AP)

AP - Brittany Murphy, the actress who got her start in the sleeper hit “Clueless” and rose to stardom in “8 Mile,” has died in Los Angeles. She was 32. Source:Hospital: Actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32 (AP)

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Obama health plan gets boost as Christmas deadline looms (AFP)

AFP - President Barack Obama Saturday said that his top domestic goal, remaking US health care, was on track to win Senate approval after a key holdout senator said he would back the sweeping legislation. Source:Obama health plan gets boost as Christmas deadline looms (AFP)

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Climate reality: Voluntary efforts not enough (AP)

AP - Around the world, countries and capitalism are already working to curb global warming on their own, with or without a global treaty. Source:Climate reality: Voluntary efforts not enough (AP)

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Jeff Bridges is Bad to the bone in ‘Crazy Heart’

Academy Awards buzz is swirling around Jeff Bridges, nominated four times previously without a win. “Crazy Heart” feels like a potential Oscar winner for the actor, who is so good as Bad Blake that you love this guy even when he is bad, even when he messes up. Source:Jeff Bridges is Bad [...]

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Testing group data shows swine flu waning in U.S. (Reuters)

Reuters - Results from flu tests show the pandemic of swine flu is definitely on the downswing in the United States, researchers at Quest Diagnostics said Friday. Source:Testing group data shows swine flu waning in U.S. (Reuters)

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Senate races the clock on health bill (Reuters)

Reuters - With the clock ticking toward a self-imposed Christmas deadline, Senate Democrats kept a wary eye on the weather on Friday as they scrambled to line up the 60 votes needed to pass a healthcare reform bill. Source:Senate races the clock on health bill (Reuters)

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Vegas thronged for glitzy unveiling

Visitors by the thousands streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank Sin City from its two-year economic funk. Source:Vegas thronged for glitzy unveiling

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Cameron aims for ‘Titanic’ results with ‘Avatar’

A colossal budget, visionary technology and a down-to-the-wire workload on a film whose fortunes are a real question mark. James Cameron has been here before on little ditties called “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” and “Titanic.” This time, his vision is riding on “Avatar.” Source:Cameron aims for ‘Titanic’ results with ‘Avatar’

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Opinion: Bengals WR’s life seemed to be improving

Rosenthal: Chris Henry’s second story was just getting started, and that’s what makes his passing Thursday following a domestic dispute all the more sad. Source:Opinion: Bengals WR’s life seemed to be improving

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Pentagon: Insurgents intercepted drone spy videos (AP)

AP - Insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan have hacked into live video feeds from Predator drones, a key weapon in a Pentagon spy system that serves as the military’s eyes in the sky for surveillance and intelligence collection. Source:Pentagon: Insurgents intercepted drone spy videos (AP)

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Global warming a tough sell for the human psyche (AP)

AP - The Copenhagen talks on climate change were convened with a sense of urgency that many ordinary folks don’t share. Why is that? One big reason: It’s hard for people to get excited about a threat that seems far away in space and time, psychologists say. Source:Global warming a tough sell for the human psyche [...]

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Brazil's top court halts boy's return to US dad (AP)

AP - Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday delayed the return of a 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father only hours after the man arrived from New Jersey in hopes of taking the boy home for Christmas. Source:Brazil's top court halts boy's return to US dad (AP)

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U.S. backs $100 bln climate fund, world leaders meet (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. backing for a $100 billion climate fund to help poor nations revived hopes for a deal to combat global warming on Thursday as world leaders met on the eve of a U.N. deadline for breaking deadlock. Source:U.S. backs $100 bln climate fund, world leaders meet (Reuters)

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Boeing has much to prove with 787

Boeing Co.’s new 787 jetliner finally took to the skies Tuesday, more than two years later than the company had planned. Source:Boeing has much to prove with 787

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Taliban to release tape of captured U.S. soldier

A terrorism monitoring group says the Taliban have announced they will release a new video of a U.S. soldier captured in Afghanistan. Source:Taliban to release tape of captured U.S. soldier

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‘You lie!’ among top quotes of 2009

The fierce debate over health care hasn’t led to a new law yet, but it’s produced some of this year’s top quotes, according to a Yale University librarian. Source:‘You lie!’ among top quotes of 2009

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Texas raid nets 20,000 exotic animals

Starving snakes, dead rodents and hundreds of reptiles were discovered when animal welfare groups in Texas raided an exotic animal delivery company, officials said. Source:Texas raid nets 20,000 exotic animals

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US to expand eyes in the sky over Afghanistan (AP)

AP - The U.S. military is adding more drones and expanding its video surveillance in the skies over Afghanistan to meet the needs of American forces as 30,000 more troops head into the war zone, a top Air Force general said Wednesday. Source:US to expand eyes in the sky over Afghanistan (AP)

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Iran missile test draws Western condemnation (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran’s hard-line rulers sent uncompromising signals to foes at home and abroad on Wednesday, warning of possible legal action against opposition leaders and testing an upgraded missile that could reach Israel. Source:Iran missile test draws Western condemnation (Reuters)

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Jury convicts Seattle Jewish center shooter

A jury finds a 34-year-old man guilty of murder in his second trial for a 2006 shooting spree at a Seattle Jewish center. Source:Jury convicts Seattle Jewish center shooter

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Whiteout halts search for climbers

Whiteout conditions Tuesday prevented mountaineers or aircraft from searching for two climbers who have been missing on Oregon’s tallest mountain since the weekend. Source:Whiteout halts search for climbers

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Evangelist Oral Roberts dies in Calif. at age 91 (AP)

AP - Oral Roberts, a pioneer in televangelism who founded a multimillion-dollar ministry and a university that bears his name, died Tuesday. He was 91. Roberts died of complications from pneumonia in Newport Beach, Calif., according to his spokesman, A. Larry Ross. The evangelist was hospitalized after a fall on Saturday. He had survived two [...]

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Court reviews employer access to worker texts

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will decide how much privacy workers have when they send text messages from company accounts. Source:Court reviews employer access to worker texts

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Dubai gets surprise $10 billion bailout

Abu Dhabi pumped $10 billion into its indebted neighbor, sending stocks soaring while sparing Dubai and the rest of the Emirates federation the humiliation of an imminent default. Source:Dubai gets surprise $10 billion bailout

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'Ma'am' remark is campaign fodder in Calif.

The widely played video clip of U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer reprimanding a general for calling her “ma’am” is the gift that keeps on giving for the two Republicans hoping to challenge her next year. Source:'Ma'am' remark is campaign fodder in Calif.

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Clinton outlines human rights policy (Reuters)

Reuters - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled a U.S. human rights agenda on Monday calling for universal standards that apply to all nations, prompting rights groups to urge the administration to live up to its rhetoric. Source:Clinton outlines human rights policy (Reuters)

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Obama implores top bankers to increase lending (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama implored top bankers Monday to help keep the fragile recovery from faltering by boosting lending to small businesses and getting behind an overhaul of financial regulation. “We rise and fall together,” Obama declared. Source:Obama implores top bankers to increase lending (AP)

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Authorities: Rottweiler mauls, kills toddler

A 20-month-old Florida boy was attacked and killed by a Rottweiler, authorities said. Source:Authorities: Rottweiler mauls, kills toddler

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D-Day nears for Dubai's $3.5 billion debt hurdle (Reuters)

Reuters - Heavy rain pounded Dubai on Sunday adding to the gloom of the emirate’s debt woes a day before the deadline of the $3.52 billion bond by state-owned developer Nakheel, with no word on how it will be handled. Source:D-Day nears for Dubai's $3.5 billion debt hurdle (Reuters)

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White House economists see jobs growth by spring (Reuters)

Reuters - Senior White House economists on Sunday predicted the U.S. economy will start creating jobs by spring and said that boosting employment will be at the top of President Barack Obama’s agenda next year. Source:White House economists see jobs growth by spring (Reuters)

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Obamas recall their favorite Christmas gifts

As the Obamas prepare for their first Christmas in the White House, they’re reminiscing on Christmases past in a new one-hour TV special. Source:Obamas recall their favorite Christmas gifts

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Bulgaria may house Guantanamo detainee: PM (Reuters)

Reuters - Bulgaria should accept one detainee from the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba after a request from Washington to house prisoners, Prime Minister Boiko Borisov said on Saturday. Source:Bulgaria may house Guantanamo detainee: PM (Reuters)

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State Department says Cuba has detained US citizen (AP)

AP - The Cuban government has arrested an American citizen, and U.S. diplomats in Havana are trying to learn more about the case, the State Department said Saturday. Source:State Department says Cuba has detained US citizen (AP)

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Senate GOP denied on spending filibuster attempt (AP)

AP - The Democratic-controlled Senate on Saturday cleared away a Republican filibuster of a huge end-of-year spending bill that rewards most federal agencies with generous budget boosts. Source:Senate GOP denied on spending filibuster attempt (AP)

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Mom of Ohio suspect: Pipe bombs his hobby

A former anesthesiologist accused of making pipe bombs in his apartment didn’t intend to harm anyone and detonated the devices in remote areas as a hobby, his mother told a newspaper. Source:Mom of Ohio suspect: Pipe bombs his hobby

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Looking for alien Earths? Here you go

Scientists are gearing up to reveal a new wave of extrasolar planets, including some of the weirder worlds beyond our solar system. Source:Looking for alien Earths? Here you go

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Draft deal gives lift to flagging climate talks (Reuters)

Reuters - A draft climate pact unveiled on Friday revived hopes that U.N. talks might be able to pin down an international deal to fight global warming, but developing nations said they needed more cash from the rich. Source:Draft deal gives lift to flagging climate talks (Reuters)

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Savvy kids can access explicit virtual worlds

Even a minimally savvy youngster can figure out how to access violent or explicitly sexual content in some virtual or Internet worlds, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday. Source:Savvy kids can access explicit virtual worlds

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Freeze sets in; more snow on radar

Frigid temperatures ice the Upper Midwest as a storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in several states from Iowa to New England threatens another round. Source:Freeze sets in; more snow on radar

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New jobless claims rise, trade gap narrows

The number new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, but a narrowing in the trade gap in October suggested the recovery was becoming entrenched. Source:New jobless claims rise, trade gap narrows

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ACLU loses $19 million donor

The American Civil Liberties Union has lost a quarter of its yearly donations after a major donor cut off $19 million in annual donations because of economic difficulties. Source:ACLU loses $19 million donor

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Obama accepts peace Nobel, defends "just war" (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama defended the right of the United States to wage “just wars” as he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, acknowledging that as a wartime president he was a controversial choice. Source:Obama accepts peace Nobel, defends "just war" (Reuters)

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Could 2010 be the year Oscar goes geek?

The Academy doubled the Best Picture nominees to 10, a move that could open the door for sci-fi fare such as “Star Trek” and “District 9” to crash Hollywood’s biggest party. Source:Could 2010 be the year Oscar goes geek?

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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ charity sues Warner Bros.

A charitable trust set up by the creator of the hit TV show has filed a new $15 million federal lawsuit claiming the studio and its television production company shortchanged it on royalties. Source:‘Dukes of Hazzard’ charity sues Warner Bros.

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Marine killed in Texas-Nebraska argument

Police in North Carolina are saying a Marine was accidentally shot to death when he got into an argument with a friend over the Texas-Nebraska football game. Source:Marine killed in Texas-Nebraska argument

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Scores killed in attacks in Baghdad

At least 127 are killed and hundreds wounded in the worst wave of violence in the Iraqi capital in more than a month. Source:Scores killed in attacks in Baghdad

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Obama envoy begins rare trip to NKorea

President Barack Obama’s envoy began a rare trip to North Korea Tuesday for the highest-level talks with the communist country in more than a year. Source:Obama envoy begins rare trip to NKorea

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Students, militia clash in 2nd day of Iran protest (AP)

AP - Hard-line militiamen firing tear gas and throwing stones stormed a crowd of thousands of university students protesting for a second day Tuesday, as Iran threatened a tougher crackdown on the opposition after the biggest anti-government demonstrations in months. Source:Students, militia clash in 2nd day of Iran protest (AP)

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Obama urges major new stimulus, jobs spending (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday, perhaps $150 billion or more, aiming to jolt the wobbly economy into a stronger recovery and reduce painfully persistent double-digit unemployment. Source:Obama urges major new stimulus, jobs spending (AP)

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AP source: Yanks, Tigers, D'backs nearing big deal (AP)

AP - The Yankees, Tigers and Diamondbacks neared agreement Tuesday on a three-team trade that would send All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson from Detroit to New York, a person familiar with the negotiations said. Source:AP source: Yanks, Tigers, D'backs nearing big deal (AP)

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No charges in chimp attack case

A Connecticut prosecutor says no charges will be filed against the owner of a chimpanzee that mauled and blinded a woman in February. Source:No charges in chimp attack case

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USO feeds troops starved for entertainment

One of the harsher truths about life overseas for United States military personnel is that they rarely have all they need. A connection to the entertainment they love at home is on the list of wants and needs. Source:USO feeds troops starved for entertainment

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How decking the halls can deck you

Falls, fires, cuts and concussions send thousands to the nation’s emergency rooms each holiday season. Reports show the newest hazards are weighted stocking hangers that topple onto kids’ heads. Source:How decking the halls can deck you

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At least 46 dead in Pakistan bomb attacks (AFP)

AFP - Bomb blasts tore through two of Pakistan’s main cities on Monday killing at least 46 people and wounding more than 100 as the nation struggles to quell a worsening Taliban insurgency. Source:At least 46 dead in Pakistan bomb attacks (AFP)

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Mullen expects casualties to rise in Afghanistan (AP)

AP - The nation’s highest-ranking military officer told soldiers and Marines Monday that the insurgency in Afghanistan has grown in the last three years and he expects casualties to rise next year as additional U.S. troops pour into the war. Source:Mullen expects casualties to rise in Afghanistan (AP)

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Cadets left with ‘real clarity’ about mission

President Obama’s call to add 30,000 troops to the war effort in Afghanistan has spurred West Point cadets to reflect on the goal of their military service. Source:Cadets left with ‘real clarity’ about mission

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Saints beat Redskins in overtime

Facing their first loss of the season, New Orleans ties the game on Robert Meachem’s 53-yard TD catch with 1:19 left in regulation and beat the much-maligned Redskins 33-30 on Garrett Hartley’s 18-yard field goal in overtime on Sunday. Source:Saints beat Redskins in overtime

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US to launch new bid to hunt down Bin Laden (AFP)

AFP - The United States will launch a new effort to track down Osama bin Laden who is believed to be hiding in the mountains along the Afghan-Pakistan border, a senior US official said on Sunday. Source:US to launch new bid to hunt down Bin Laden (AFP)

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Pakistan police arrest gang accused in bombings (AP)

AP - Police commandos acting on a tip killed one militant and arrested five others Sunday in a raid against a bombing cell accused in recent attacks around the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, authorities said. Source:Pakistan police arrest gang accused in bombings (AP)

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Bowl Projections: BCS picture still shaping up

With one more week remaining in college football’s regular season, here are CFT’s 2009-10 bowl projections. Right now it looks like Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe and UCLA will be the 6-6 teams left out in the cold … unless Notre Dame decides not to go bowling. Source:Bowl Projections: BCS picture still shaping up

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UK edges UNC, Wall gets back at Roy Williams

John Calipari’s rebuilding project at Kentucky is ahead of schedule. Freshman star John Wall shook off a leg injury to finish with 16 points, including the clinching free throws with 4 seconds remaining, and the fifth-ranked Wildcats held off No. 10 North Carolina 68-66 on Saturday. Source:UK edges UNC, Wall gets back [...]

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Russian nightclub fire kills at least 107 (AP)

AP - President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday demanded that Russia tighten its notoriously lax fire codes after the deadliest blaze since the Soviet era killed at least 107 people celebrating in a nightclub with a decorative twig ceiling and single exit. Source:Russian nightclub fire kills at least 107 (AP)

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Russia mourns over 100 dead from nightclub blaze (AFP)

AFP - At least 103 people were killed and dozens injured overnight to Saturday when a blaze sparked by indoor fireworks swept through a Russian nightclub, in one of the deadliest tragedies to hit Russia in recent years. Source:Russia mourns over 100 dead from nightclub blaze (AFP)

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Poe’s first book sells for record $662,500

A rare copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s first book, “Tamerlane and Other Poems,” has sold for $662,500, smashing the previous record price for American literature. Source:Poe’s first book sells for record $662,500

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17 kids slain in Pakistan mosque attack

Militants stormed a mosque near Pakistan’s army headquarters, killing at least 36 people, including six military officers and 17 children, during Friday prayers. Source:17 kids slain in Pakistan mosque attack

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U.S., Russia vow to respect expiring treaty

The United States and Russia said Friday that they had agreed to maintain the provisions of a major nuclear arms control treaty hours before it is set to expire. Source:U.S., Russia vow to respect expiring treaty

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Obama: Jobs plan will 'jump-start' hiring (AP)

AP - Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation’s job losses Friday, President Barack Obama put finishing touches on a proposal he’ll unveil next week to “jump-start” business hiring across America. Source:Obama: Jobs plan will 'jump-start' hiring (AP)

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Galleon's Rajaratnam was suspected a decade ago (Reuters)

Reuters - Federal investigators suspected a decade ago that Galleon Group hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam was trading on inside information but were unable to prove he was breaking the law. Source:Galleon's Rajaratnam was suspected a decade ago (Reuters)

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Massacre at Pakistan mosque shows Taliban strength (AP)

AP - A Taliban suicide squad targeted Pakistani military officers and their families praying at a mosque Friday close to army headquarters in a gruesome display of the militants’ ability to strike at the center of power in this U.S.-allied, nuclear-armed nation. Source:Massacre at Pakistan mosque shows Taliban strength (AP)

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Suspect in Levy killing faces new charges

The man accused of killing federal intern Chandra Levy in Washington in 2001 has been charged with threatening a witness in the case. Source:Suspect in Levy killing faces new charges

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Groom creates viral storm tweeting from altar

A Maryland groom has created a viral storm after he interrupted his wedding last month to update his Facebook and Twitter accounts from the altar. Source:Groom creates viral storm tweeting from altar

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SUV runs into Ind. day care; 4 kids hurt

Four children and an adult are hurt when a sport-utility vehicle fleeing from officers crashes into a day care center in Indianapolis, police say. Source:SUV runs into Ind. day care; 4 kids hurt

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AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban (AP)

AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday he’s willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move has the backing of the United States and other international partners. Source:AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban (AP)

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Bernanke defends record, seeks second term (Reuters)

Reuters - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, making his case for a second term, defended his record on Thursday before a skeptical Senate that criticized the central bank for failing to prevent the financial crisis. Source:Bernanke defends record, seeks second term (Reuters)

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Man controlled robotic hand with thoughts

A group of European scientists say they have successfully connected a robotic hand to a man who had lost an arm, allowing him to feel sensations in the artificial hand and control it with his thoughts. Source:Man controlled robotic hand with thoughts

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Fort Hood suspect charged with attempted murder (AP)

AP - An Army psychiatrist was charged Wednesday with 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the deadly mass shooting at Fort Hood that also injured more than two dozen soldiers and two civilian police officers, military officials said. Source:Fort Hood suspect charged with attempted murder (AP)

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Job losses decline again; Fed sees improvement (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. labor market improved in November, with private sector job losses declining for the eighth straight month and employers planning fewer layoffs, separate reports showed on Wednesday. Source:Job losses decline again; Fed sees improvement (Reuters)

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Iran frees five detained British yachtsmen (AFP)

AFP - Five British yachtsmen seized by Iran after apparently straying into the country’s territorial waters were released on Wednesday and arrived in Dubai, saying they were treated well while in custody. Source:Iran frees five detained British yachtsmen (AFP)

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U.K. court sets rule on bail for terror suspects

Britain’s High Court has dealt a blow to the government by ruling that terror suspects cannot be denied bail on the basis of secret evidence. Source:U.K. court sets rule on bail for terror suspects

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Blacks fear path to middle class blocked

Millions of workers have lost good jobs in this recession, but experts say the repercussions could prove especially dire for black workers who had climbed into the middle class. Source:Blacks fear path to middle class blocked

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Space station trio lands safely

Astronauts from Canada and Belgium and a Russian cosmonaut landed safely on the Kazakhstan steppes on Tuesday following a six-month stint on the International Space Station. Source:Space station trio lands safely

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7 items you didn’t know were in the Senate bill

Little-publicized provisions in the Senate health care bill include breast-pumping rooms and bone scans. Source:7 items you didn’t know were in the Senate bill

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Poll: Americans still in giving spirit

Despite a lingering recession, only 20 percent of Americans plan to reduce charitable giving during the holiday season, according to a survey. Source:Poll: Americans still in giving spirit

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Serena fined at least record $82,500 for tirade

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another “major offense” at any Grand Slam in the next two years. Source:Serena fined at least record $82,500 for tirade

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Lack of coordination leaves bin Laden at large (Reuters)

Reuters - Eight years after Osama bin Laden escaped from U.S. forces in Afghanistan, he remains on the run because of a lack of trust and coordination between Washington and Islamabad, experts say. Source:Lack of coordination leaves bin Laden at large (Reuters)

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U.S. transfers two Tunisians from Guantanamo to Italy (Reuters)

Reuters - Two Tunisians held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been transferred to Italy where they will face prosecution, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday. Source:U.S. transfers two Tunisians from Guantanamo to Italy (Reuters)

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U.S. to lean on mortgage companies

The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to help people stay in their homes, officials say. Source:U.S. to lean on mortgage companies

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Iran plans enrichment sites in defiance of UN (AP)

AP - Iran approved plans Sunday to build 10 industrial scale uranium enrichment facilities, a dramatic expansion of the program in defiance of U.N. demands it halt enrichment and a move that is likely to significantly heighten tensions with the West. Source:Iran plans enrichment sites in defiance of UN (AP)

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