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• Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding (AP)
• FBI: Terror plot suspects had ties to Pakistan (AP)
• SC panel says governor should face ethics charges (AP)
• Hundreds cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour (AP)
• Dad accused of forcing son into field, killing him (AP)
• Tour bus crashes off Minn. interstate, killing 2 (AP)
• Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient (AP)
• Ex-crewmen: Company wouldn't rename targeted ship (AP)
• Police: Mo. teen dug grave anticipating murder (AP)
• Navy finds lax behavior aboard sub in collision (AP)
• Palin and her fans irked by cover shot in shorts (AP)
• Utah teen to challenge citation for McDonald's rap (AP)
• USFS urged to allow night aerial firefighting (AP)
• Upscale McDonald's brings European style to NYC (AP)
• Shuttle docks at space station, unloads parts (AP)
• Fifth person arrested in NH burglary killing (AP)
• Ariz. prosecutor files 1st employer sanctions case (AP)
• Iran rejects deal on sending uranium abroad (AP)
• Fatalities reported in Minnesota tour bus crash (AP)
• Ark. police officer uses Taser on 10-year-old girl (AP)

Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 09:10 PM PST AP - A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina, a decision that could make the federal government vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims.

FBI: Terror plot suspects had ties to Pakistan (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:16 PM PST AP - Two Chicago men accused of plotting an armed attack on a Danish newspaper may have been involved in planning the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, authorities in that country say.

SC panel says governor should face ethics charges (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 05:36 PM PST AP - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face charges he violated state laws, according to an ethics panel ruling Wednesday that came after its three-month investigation into his use of state, commercial and private airplanes and his campaign finance practices.

Hundreds cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 06:19 PM PST AP - College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday that would let them meet Sarah Palin.

Dad accused of forcing son into field, killing him (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 05:04 PM PST AP - A 37-year-old father irate over hearing his 15-year-old son had sexual contact with a 3-year-old girl made the teen strip at gunpoint, marched him to a vacant lot and shot him to death despite pleas from the boy and his mother, a relative said.

Tour bus crashes off Minn. interstate, killing 2 (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 08:05 PM PST AP - A tour bus returning from an Iowa casino ran off a southern Minnesota interstate and rolled over in a ditch Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 21, authorities said.

Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:58 PM PST AP - California regulators adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions Wednesday in hopes of reducing electricity use at a time when millions of American households are switching to power-hungry, wide-view, flat-screen, high-definition sets.

Ex-crewmen: Company wouldn't rename targeted ship (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:20 PM PST AP - The company that owns the Maersk Alabama, a freighter targeted by pirates twice in seven months, did not heed a request to rename, repaint or reroute the ship after the first attack off the coast of Africa in the spring, former crew members say.

Police: Mo. teen dug grave anticipating murder (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 07:25 PM PST AP - Blessed with a Friday off school, 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante dug two holes in the ground to be used as a grave, authorities said. For the next week, she attended classes, all the while plotting the right time for a murder, they said.

Navy finds lax behavior aboard sub in collision (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:43 PM PST AP - The crew of a U.S. submarine made dozens of errors before the vessel collided with an American warship in the Persian Gulf, an accident that exposed lax leaders who tolerated sleeping, slouching and a radio room rigged with music speakers, a Navy review found.

Palin and her fans irked by cover shot in shorts (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 06:44 PM PST AP - Of all the adjectives one might use to describe Newsweek's current Sarah Palin cover, "unflattering" probably isn't one of them.

Utah teen to challenge citation for McDonald's rap (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 07:48 PM PST AP - The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial.

USFS urged to allow night aerial firefighting (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 07:24 PM PST AP - The U.S. Forest Service should allow helicopters to fight fires during darkness, a tactic that could have been used in the critical first hours of the summer's gigantic and deadly wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, a Los Angeles County Fire Department report found.

Upscale McDonald's brings European style to NYC (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 01:23 PM PST AP - Danish Modern furniture. Flat-screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi.

Shuttle docks at space station, unloads parts (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:27 PM PST AP - Space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge platform full of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade.

Fifth person arrested in NH burglary killing (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:20 PM PST AP - A New Hampshire man was charged Wednesday with helping two others come up with an alibi in a home-invasion attack that killed a woman and severely injured her 11-year-old daughter.

Ariz. prosecutor files 1st employer sanctions case (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:06 PM PST AP - Maricopa County prosecutors on Wednesday filed Arizona's first civil complaint against a business under a 22-month-old state law that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.

Iran rejects deal on sending uranium abroad (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 02:27 PM PST AP - Iran will not ship its low-enriched uranium out of the country for processing, its foreign minister said Wednesday, once again rejecting a U.N. plan aimed at thwarting any attempt by Tehran to make nuclear weapons.

Fatalities reported in Minnesota tour bus crash (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 03:07 PM PST AP - Fatalities were reported after a tour bus ran off a southern Minnesota interstate and rolled over in a ditch Wednesday, but a state official said the number of people killed was not immediately known.

Ark. police officer uses Taser on 10-year-old girl (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 01:52 PM PST AP - A police officer in a small Arkansas town used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission to do so. Now the town's mayor is calling for an investigation into whether the Taser use was appropriate.

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• Graham Accuses Holder of 'Making Bad History' With Sept. 11 Trial Decision - FOXNews
• Forecast: California faces another massive deficit - The Associated Press
• Reid 'cautiously optimistic' about getting 60 votes on health bill - Washington Post
• Maersk Alabama Evades 2nd Attack - Wall Street Journal
• Mo. teen to be tried as adult in death of girl, 9 - The Associated Press
• 'Critical moment' for Afghanistan - BBC News
• Microsoft Office 2010: An Intriguing Beta - PC World

Graham Accuses Holder of 'Making Bad History' With Sept. 11 Trial Decision - FOXNews Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:31 AM PST Times Online Graham Accuses Holder of 'Making Bad History' With Sept. 11 Trial Decision FOXNews Attorney General Eric Holder stands by his decision to bring five terror detainees into federal court, saying he considered "every alternative" and determined that New York is the venue "most likely to obtain justice for the American people. ... Attorney General Holder defends plan to put 9/11 suspects on trial in N.Y.Los Angeles Times Obama: Professed 9/11 mastermind will be convictedThe Associated Press Holder Defends Trying Alleged 9/11 Plotters in Civilian CourtWall Street Journal CNN -New York Daily News -Newsweek all 3,598 news articles »

Forecast: California faces another massive deficit - The Associated Press Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:58 AM PST AFP Forecast: California faces another massive deficit The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs. In a report Wednesday, ... California Deficit May Reach $21 Billion, Fiscal Analyst SaysBloomberg California faces new multi-billion-dollar deficit: reportAFP Years of budget deficits predicted for CaliforniaFresno Bee Contra Costa Times -Los Angeles Times -Capital Notes (blog) all 117 news articles »

Reid 'cautiously optimistic' about getting 60 votes on health bill - Washington Post Posted: 18 Nov 2009 09:52 AM PST New York Times Reid 'cautiously optimistic' about getting 60 votes on health bill Washington Post Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid scrambled to lock down votes behind a health-care bill that he is expected to present Wednesday night to his Democratic caucus. The Nevada Democrat would not confirm that he ... ANALYSIS-Louisiana senator walks tightrope on health voteReuters Reid Optimistic on Senate Health BillCBS News US Democrats to roll out health care billAFP New York Times -TheCelebrityCafe.com -City Journal all 690 news articles »

Maersk Alabama Evades 2nd Attack - Wall Street Journal Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:36 AM PST guardian.co.uk Maersk Alabama Evades 2nd Attack Wall Street Journal AP NAIROBI, Kenya -- The Maersk Alabama, the American-flagged ship captured briefly by pirates in April, came under fire again early Tuesday morning off Somalia's coast, but evaded the attackers. Four men in a skiff sped within 300 ... Maersk Alabama: Should ships use armed guards to stop Somali pirates?Christian Science Monitor Maersk Alabama attacked again with Mass. Maritime grad at helmBoston Globe Somali Pirates Attack US-flag Ship Once AgainVoice of America The Associated Press -Boston Herald -AFP all 673 news articles »

Mo. teen to be tried as adult in death of girl, 9 - The Associated Press Posted: 18 Nov 2009 09:55 AM PST KY3 Mo. teen to be tried as adult in death of girl, 9 The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A police officer testified Wednesday that a 15-year-old girl told investigators she killed a 9-year-old neighbor because she wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone, and a judge ruled the teen should stand trial as an ... 15-Year-Old Girl to Stand Trial as Adult in Missouri Murder of Elizabeth Olten, 9FOXNews 15-Year-Old To Be Tried As An Adult In The Death of 9-Year-Old GirlTheCelebrityCafe.com 15yr-old indicted for murder of 9yr-oldKAIT Missourinet.com -KBIA all 306 news articles »

'Critical moment' for Afghanistan - BBC News Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:46 AM PST guardian.co.uk 'Critical moment' for Afghanistan BBC News Afghanistan is at a "critical moment" as Hamid Karzai prepares to be sworn in for a second term, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. Speaking in Kabul, Mrs Clinton said there was a "window of opportunity" for President Karzai to demonstrate ... Clinton visits Afghanistan with message on corruptionWashington Post Kabul on edge as leaders arrive for Hamid Karzai inaugurationTimes Online Clinton says inauguration marks 'critical moment' for AfghanistanCNN The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times -AFP all 2,017 news articles »

Microsoft Office 2010: An Intriguing Beta - PC World Posted: 18 Nov 2009 10:03 AM PST Pocket-lint.com Microsoft Office 2010: An Intriguing Beta PC World The revised productivity suite brings interface tweaks, modest but useful desktop innovations, and integration with minimalist Web apps. With the release of the Office 2010 beta, the general public finally gets to check out how Microsoft plans to ... Microsoft squirts out Office 2010 public betaRegister Office 2010 beta goes publicCNET News REVIEW: Office 2010 Beta Performs with Striking Stability and PolisheWeek Computerworld -FOXNews -Ars Technica all 61 news articles »

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• Afghans on hold, awaiting Karzai, Obama decisions (AP)
• Urban League and partner to offer small biz loans (AP)
• Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member (AP)
• Afghan capital readies for Karzai inauguration (AP)
• Smart kidnapper's apology could reap forgiveness (AP)
• Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments (AP)
• Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry picks (AP)
• Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes (AP)
• A model dancer gone: 3 stars advance to finals (AP)
• Kobe gets 40 in Lakers' 106-93 win over Pistons (AP)
• China media praise Obama while rifts remain (Reuters)
• U.S. labor group unveils plan to tackle joblessness (Reuters)
• Public divided on troop increase in Afghanistan: poll (Reuters)
• Israel angers U.S. by approving new West Bank homes (Reuters)
• Obama creates task force to fight financial crime (Reuters)
• U.S. wants Karzai to use speech for concrete steps (Reuters)
• NATO chief confident of big Afghan troop increase (Reuters)
• Obama closes China trip with PM talks, Great Wall (AFP)
• Israel fends off criticism of settlement expansion (AFP)

Afghans on hold, awaiting Karzai, Obama decisions (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:20 AM PST AP - Its protracted presidential election has finally been decided, but Afghanistan is on hold.

Urban League and partner to offer small biz loans (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:40 AM PST AP - The National Urban League is teaming with a small-business financial specialist to offer loans to companies unable to get approved by banks.

Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:28 AM PST AP - The Senate is marking a new milestone Wednesday when West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd becomes the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history.

Afghan capital readies for Karzai inauguration (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:36 AM PST AP - Security forces increased patrols and helicopter flyovers in the Afghan capital Wednesday, bracing for possible militant attacks during the ceremony that will cement President Hamid Karzai's tumultuous re-election victory.

Smart kidnapper's apology could reap forgiveness (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:48 AM PST AP - An apology and a guilty plea to federal charges will likely bring the woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart the very thing she says she wants — forgiveness from Smart and her family.

Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:56 AM PST AP - More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.

Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry picks (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:24 AM PST AP - Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:52 AM PST AP - Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer's disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler's diarrhea. You name it, the pharmaceutical industry is working on a vaccine to prevent it.

A model dancer gone: 3 stars advance to finals (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:54 AM PST AP - Model Joanna Krupa is leaving "Dancing With the Stars."

Kobe gets 40 in Lakers' 106-93 win over Pistons (AP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:46 AM PST AP - Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

China media praise Obama while rifts remain (Reuters) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST Reuters - Chinese state media praised U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday for helping ease fears of China's rising strength, setting a guardedly upbeat tone at the end of a visit that exposed rifts over trade and currency policy.

U.S. labor group unveils plan to tackle joblessness (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 06:06 AM PST Reuters - The head of the largest U.S. labor federation urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday to use the $700 billion Wall Street bailout fund to help cash-starved small businesses as a way to stem rising joblessness.

Public divided on troop increase in Afghanistan: poll (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:02 PM PST Reuters - A majority of Americans expressed confidence U.S. President Barack Obama's new Afghanistan strategy will succeed, but they are divided over how many more U.S. troops to send there, according to a Washington Post-ABC News opinion poll released Tuesday.

Israel angers U.S. by approving new West Bank homes (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 02:57 PM PST Reuters - Israel triggered a fresh rift with Washington over settlement building on Tuesday by approving the building of 900 homes for Jews on West Bank land it occupied in a 1967 war and annexed to its Jerusalem municipality.

Obama creates task force to fight financial crime (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 11:20 AM PST Reuters - The Obama administration created a new task force on Tuesday to crack down on financial fraud, an increasingly important political issue after a spike in mortgage scams and big Wall Street trading scandals.

U.S. wants Karzai to use speech for concrete steps (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 10:01 PM PST Reuters - The United States and its allies want Afghan President Hamid Karzai to use Thursday's inauguration speech to announce concrete steps to fight corruption and govern better, U.S. and Western officials said.

NATO chief confident of big Afghan troop increase (Reuters) Posted: 17 Nov 2009 08:31 AM PST Reuters - NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Tuesday he was confident the alliance would agree to increase substantially the number of troops battling Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Obama closes China trip with PM talks, Great Wall (AFP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:13 AM PST AFP - US President Barack Obama ended the official part of his trip to China on Wednesday by meeting Premier Wen Jiabao, who emphasised that their two nations were better off as partners, not rivals.

Israel fends off criticism of settlement expansion (AFP) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:14 AM PST AFP - Israel on Wednesday fended off criticism of its approval of hundreds of new homes in annexed Arab east Jerusalem as France urged a resumption of stalled Middle East peace talks.

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