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• 5 men charged with sex crimes against children (AP)
• Oregon woman killed by husband filed for divorce (AP)
• Mormons throw support behind gay-rights cause (AP)
• 10 states face looming budget disasters, report says (AP)
• Woman attacked by chimp reveals face on 'Oprah' (AP)
• Relentless rains lead Va. gov to declare emergency (AP)
• Jury convicts Ark. man in death of TV anchorwoman (AP)
• Stench returns near Ohio property that held bodies (AP)
• Jury: Ill. man gets death penalty in 1983 slaying (AP)
• Miami's police chief out as new mayor steps in (AP)
• Obama asks House to vote on health care bill (AP)
• Rival Lebanon factions agree on unity government (AP)
• Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airport (AP)
• AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager (AP)
• Wedding ring found in dump amid 10 tons of trash (AP)
• Dog trainer to Seattle's famous presumed murdered (AP)
• NC school officials nix cash-for-grades fundraiser (AP)
• CDC now says 4,000 swine flu deaths in US (AP)

5 men charged with sex crimes against children (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 06:21 PM PST AP - Authorities on Wednesday searched a rural property in western Missouri for bodies and buried glass jars containing notes written more than 15 years ago by children who may have documented sexual abuse by five members of their own family.

Oregon woman killed by husband filed for divorce (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 09:36 PM PST AP - An Oregon woman had filed for divorce just a week before her estranged husband opened fire at the suburban Portland office park where she worked, fatally shooting her and injuring two of her co-workers before killing himself.

Mormons throw support behind gay-rights cause (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:41 PM PST AP - It looked like a stunning reversal: the same church that helped defeat gay marriage in California standing with gay-rights activists on an anti-discrimination law in its own backyard.

10 states face looming budget disasters, report says (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 06:21 PM PST AP - In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. In Michigan, state officials dealing with the nation's highest unemployment rate are slashing spending on schools and health care.

Woman attacked by chimp reveals face on 'Oprah' (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 06:47 PM PST AP - A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee revealed her heavily disfigured face on television Wednesday, saying she is blind and has to eat through a straw, but isn't angry.

Relentless rains lead Va. gov to declare emergency (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:10 PM PST AP - Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency Wednesday as unrelenting rain from the remnants of a tropical storm soaked the state, while officials in North Carolina braced for another day of heavy rain.

Jury convicts Ark. man in death of TV anchorwoman (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:51 PM PST AP - A man was convicted of capital murder Wednesday for beating an Arkansas TV anchorwoman so brutally that her face was shattered and she never regained consciousness before dying five days later.

Stench returns near Ohio property that held bodies (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 06:21 PM PST AP - A stench around the home of a suspected serial killer returned stronger than ever Wednesday as police searched the house next door for more bodies and carried out bags of evidence.

Jury: Ill. man gets death penalty in 1983 slaying (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 04:25 PM PST AP - A suburban Chicago jury said Wednesday that a convicted murderer should be executed for the rape and killing of a 10-year-old girl kidnapped from her home 26 years ago — a case that helped lead to landmark death penalty reforms in Illinois, including a moratorium on executions.

Miami's police chief out as new mayor steps in (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 01:52 PM PST AP - Miami's police chief, a nationally recognized leader dubbed "America's Best Cop" by Esquire magazine, stepped down as one of his critics — the city's new mayor — was sworn into office.

Obama asks House to vote on health care bill (AP) Posted: 07 Nov 2009 02:23 PM PST AP - President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it.

Rival Lebanon factions agree on unity government (AP) Posted: 07 Nov 2009 04:00 AM PST AP - Lebanon's Syrian-backed factions finally agreed on a unity government proposed by their pro-Western rivals on Saturday, ending a four-month deadlock in the deeply divided country.

Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airport (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 09:08 PM PST AP - Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and was booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery Wednesday, police said.

AP sources: Riggleman staying as Nationals manager (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:09 PM PST AP - The Washington Nationals are sticking with Jim Riggleman, dropping his interim tag and making him their manager for 2010, two people in baseball familiar with the team's plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Wedding ring found in dump amid 10 tons of trash (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 01:13 PM PST AP - Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tons of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple.

Dog trainer to Seattle's famous presumed murdered (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 11:12 AM PST AP - Mark Stover was the Pacific Northwest's dog-trainer-to-the-stars. He taught obedience to the pets of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. He also trained his own dog, Dingo — for protection.

NC school officials nix cash-for-grades fundraiser (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 03:24 PM PST AP - Administrators have nixed a North Carolina middle school's cash-for-grades fundraiser. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that Wayne County school administrators have halted the plan at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro.

CDC now says 4,000 swine flu deaths in US (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 02:49 PM PST AP - Federal health officials now say that 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu — about four times the estimate they've been using.

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• Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military - The Associated Press
• Honoring California's war dead on Veterans Day - Los Angeles Times
• 'It's never too late to say thank you,' Obama tells veterans - CNN
• Get ready, America: Here comes Sarah Palin - Reuters
• Brazil's Lula: It's Too Early To Cast Blame For Blackout - Wall Street Journal
• At Arafat Memorial, Abbas Lays Out Continuing Struggle - New York Times
• Senators: Nearly 10000 homeless vets in NYC area - Newsday
• Life sentence for killer of 'veil martyr' Marwa al-Sherbini - Times Online

Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military - The Associated Press Posted: 11 Nov 2009 10:13 AM PST guardian.co.uk Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Though the suspect in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood could face the death penalty, he will be prosecuted in a military justice system where no one has been executed in nearly a half-century. Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist ... The Real Red Flag Raised By Fort HoodHuffington Post (blog) US military unaware of suspect's emails to imam: officialAFP Fort Hood and Political CorrectnessCato @ Liberty NPR -NECN -MiamiHerald.com all 8,421 news articles »

Honoring California's war dead on Veterans Day - Los Angeles Times Posted: 11 Nov 2009 10:41 AM PST CNN Honoring California's war dead on Veterans Day Los Angeles Times Veterans Day honors all men and women who have served in the American military. Those who gave their lives for their country have always had a special place of honor on a national holiday created to celebrate the end of WWI and originally called ... Veterans Day: Pause to Remember at the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th MonthFOXNews Paper reports how locals supported veterans, warHouma Courier Veterans Remembered at Annual CeremonyGant Daily Annapolis Capital -Voice of America -The New American all 549 news articles »

'It's never too late to say thank you,' Obama tells veterans - CNN Posted: 11 Nov 2009 10:13 AM PST New York Times 'It's never too late to say thank you,' Obama tells veterans CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Obama paid tribute Wednesday to those who have lost their lives in the nation's wars as well as to the men and women who currently serve. "There's no tribute, no commemoration, no praise that can truly match the magnitude ... Obama speaks to Veterans Day crowd: 'That is why we fight'Los Angeles Times Obama honors veterans and the fallen at Arlington CemeteryUSA Today We will not betray trust like in Vietnam, Obama tells troopsAFP ABC News -Washington Post -United Press International all 609 news articles »

Get ready, America: Here comes Sarah Palin - Reuters Posted: 11 Nov 2009 10:16 AM PST Los Angeles Times Get ready, America: Here comes Sarah Palin Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Get ready, America. Like her or not, Sarah Palin is coming to a city near you. Last year's Republican vice presidential nominee is starting a book tour next week to promote her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American ... The Rogue Returns: On the Road With Sarah PalinTIME The 'Going Rogue' Tourmsnbc.com Palin taking her book tour through battleground statesUSA Today Los Angeles Times -Fort Wayne Journal Gazette -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 551 news articles »

Brazil's Lula: It's Too Early To Cast Blame For Blackout - Wall Street Journal Posted: 11 Nov 2009 10:28 AM PST Channel 4 News Brazil's Lula: It's Too Early To Cast Blame For Blackout Wall Street Journal BRASILIA (Dow Jones)--Moving to deflect criticism over a massive blackout that affected 18 of Brazil's 26 states late Tuesday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged citizens to wait for the results of an official report on the matter before finding ... Brazilian Official: Storm Caused Widespread BlackoutVoice of America Brazil blackout tests country's readiness for Olympics and World CupChristian Science Monitor Mystery over Brazilian power cutBBC News New York Times -Reuters India -Forbes all 1,138 news articles »

At Arafat Memorial, Abbas Lays Out Continuing Struggle - New York Times Posted: 11 Nov 2009 07:41 AM PST Malaysia Star At Arafat Memorial, Abbas Lays Out Continuing Struggle New York Times President Mahmoud Abbas waved to crowd during a rally to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the death of the Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat, on Wednesday in Ramallah. By ISABEL KERSHNER RAMALLAH, West Bank — Thousands of Palestinians turned out on ... Palestinians miss Arafat in hardest-ever situationXinhua Photo: AP [file]Jerusalem Post SCENARIOS - Outlook for Palestinians' muddled politicsReuters India Jewish Telegraphic Agency -guardian.co.uk -Voice of America all 248 news articles »

Senators: Nearly 10000 homeless vets in NYC area - Newsday Posted: 11 Nov 2009 08:06 AM PST Straits Times Senators: Nearly 10000 homeless vets in NYC area Newsday November 11, 2009 By AP NEW YORK - NEW YORK (AP) — The number of military veterans who are homeless in the New York City metropolitan area is nearly 10000. That's according to Senators Charles Schumer of New York and Robert Menendez of New Jersey. ... Schumer releases data on homeless VetsWIVB Honoring our veteransThe Lincoln Journal Spotlighting Homeless Vets on Veterans DayApartment Finance Today Atlanta Journal Constitution -New York Times -CBS News all 319 news articles »

Life sentence for killer of 'veil martyr' Marwa al-Sherbini - Times Online Posted: 11 Nov 2009 09:49 AM PST CBC.ca Life sentence for killer of 'veil martyr' Marwa al-Sherbini Times Online A Russian-born immigrant who stabbed to death a pregnant Muslim woman as she gave evidence against him in court was today given Germany's highest possible sentence for murder - 15 years' jail with no chance of early parole. ... Life for German Who Killed Woman in CourtNew York Times Egypt welcomes life sentence for 'veil martyr' killerAFP Murder without regret: Shirbini killer gets life term (News Feature)Monsters and Critics.com PRESS TV -CNN International -Reuters all 505 news articles »

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• Military sees increase in wounded in Afghanistan (AP)
• Who knew of Fort Hood suspect's radical contacts? (AP)
• Defiant DC sniper mastermind Muhammad executed (AP)
• AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama (AP)
• Missing US soldier's body found in Afghanistan (AP)
• The Influence Game: Bishops shape health care bill (AP)
• Blackout darkens much of Brazil and Paraguay (AP)
• Chemical BPA in workers linked to sex problems (AP)
• Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song (AP)
• Mavericks start slow, beat Rockets 121-103 (AP)
• Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed (Reuters)
• Bill Clinton rallies Senate Democrats on healthcare (Reuters)
• Obama weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House (Reuters)
• Jury acquits ex-Bear Stearns hedge fund managers (Reuters)
• Body of missing U.S. soldier found in Afghan river (Reuters)
• Two Koreas' naval clash won't deter U.S. visit: Clinton (Reuters)
• Blackwater approved payments in Iraq shooting: report (Reuters)
• Dodd seeks more muscle in U.S. financial reforms (Reuters)
• Clinton: US envoy's trip to North Korea still on (AFP)
• Cambodia rebuffs Thaksin extradition request (AFP)

Military sees increase in wounded in Afghanistan (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 01:01 AM PST AP - Far from winding down, the numbers of wounded U.S. soldiers coming home have continued to swell. The problem is especially acute among those who fought in Afghanistan, where nearly four times as many troops were injured in October as a year ago.

Who knew of Fort Hood suspect's radical contacts? (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:17 AM PST AP - The mystery over whether the military knew Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Hasan was communicating with a radical Muslim imam lapsed into finger-pointing ahead of congressional investigations looking into the Army psychiatrist's contacts with any extremists.

Defiant DC sniper mastermind Muhammad executed (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:11 AM PST AP - John Allen Muhammad stepped foot into Virginia's death chamber and within seconds was lying on a gurney, tapping his left foot, his arms spread wide with a needle dug into each.

AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:22 AM PST AP - President Barack Obama still has the public approval of a majority of Americans, but he finds himself governing an increasingly pessimistic country.

Missing US soldier's body found in Afghanistan (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:35 AM PST AP - Military divers have found the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared last week as they tried to recover airdropped supplies that fell into a river in western Afghanistan, NATO said Wednesday.

The Influence Game: Bishops shape health care bill (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:30 AM PST AP - Catholic bishops have emerged as a formidable force in the health care overhaul fight, using their clout with millions of Catholics and working behind the scenes in Congress to get strong abortion restrictions into the House bill.

Blackout darkens much of Brazil and Paraguay (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:39 AM PST AP - Brazil emerged early Wednesday from a widespread power outage that plunged its major cities into darkness for hours, prompting concern from residents about another black eye for a country hosting the 2016 Olympic Games.

Chemical BPA in workers linked to sex problems (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:43 AM PST AP - Male factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers reported Wednesday.

Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:45 AM PST AP - Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.

Mavericks start slow, beat Rockets 121-103 (AP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:42 AM PST AP - Jason Terry scored 24 points, Erick Dampier had 14 points and 20 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday night.

Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 10:39 PM PST Reuters - John Allen Muhammad was executed on Tuesday for masterminding and carrying out with his teenage accomplice the 2002 sniper shootings that killed 10 people and terrified the Washington, D.C., region a year after the September 11 and the deadly anthrax attacks.

Bill Clinton rallies Senate Democrats on healthcare (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 03:08 PM PST Reuters - Former President Bill Clinton visited the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to urge Senate Democrats to quickly pass a broad healthcare overhaul, but a party leader said final action could spill into next year.

Obama weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 02:06 PM PST Reuters - President Barack Obama's deliberations over war strategy in Afghanistan have narrowed to four options but a decision is still weeks away, the White House said on Tuesday.

Jury acquits ex-Bear Stearns hedge fund managers (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:31 PM PST Reuters - Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were found not guilty of fraud, a decision that could make government prosecutors less likely to bring criminal charges against Wall Street executives for their role in the financial crisis.

Body of missing U.S. soldier found in Afghan river (Reuters) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:56 AM PST Reuters - The body of one of two U.S. soldiers, missing since last week, has been found by a military diving team in a river in western Afghanistan, NATO-led forces and the U.S. military said on Wednesday.

Two Koreas' naval clash won't deter U.S. visit: Clinton (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 11:55 PM PST Reuters - This week's naval clash between North and South Korea will not affect the decision to send a U.S. special envoy to North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.

Blackwater approved payments in Iraq shooting: report (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 05:49 PM PST Reuters - Top Blackwater executives authorized about $1 million in payments to Iraqi officials to buy support and silence criticism of the private security firm after a deadly shooting in Baghdad in 2007, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Dodd seeks more muscle in U.S. financial reforms (Reuters) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 10:42 PM PST Reuters - Pushing for tougher changes in U.S. financial regulations, the Senate's top banking legislator on Tuesday proposed a new super-cop to police banks, a systemic risk agency and strong consumer protections.

Clinton: US envoy's trip to North Korea still on (AFP) Posted: 11 Nov 2009 12:11 AM PST AFP - A US envoy will go ahead with a landmark trip to North Korea despite a naval clash between the Stalinist state and South Korea, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday.

Cambodia rebuffs Thaksin extradition request (AFP) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 11:16 PM PST AFP - Cambodia on Wednesday rejected Thailand's request to extradite Thaksin Shinawatra, deepening a rift over Phnom Penh's appointment of the fugitive former Thai premier as an economic adviser.

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