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• Va. Tech report: Staff warned their families first (AP)
• Ind. parents grieve slain son, as teen son charged (AP)
• LA Episcopal diocese elects first woman bishop (AP)
• Wis. man linked to 4 slayings charged in 2 deaths (AP)
• Brooke Astor's son: I'm too sick to be imprisoned (AP)
• Obama's stylish aide is under withering scrutiny (AP)
• Pawlenty, other aspirants travel for foreign cred (AP)
• Man reported car problems just before 4-dead crash (AP)
• Mom pleads no contest in quadriplegic girl's death (AP)
• Woman using man's ski pass claims sex change (AP)
• Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism (AP)
• Yang takes a 2-shot lead at Tiger's event (AP)
• Palin arrives to cheering crowd at Fort Hood (AP)
• The undefeated Saints lift spirits in New Orleans (AP)
• Soldier charged in 2 NY murders had dead man's car (AP)
• Govt: Some $600M to go to energy plants (AP)
• CDC: Swine flu less widespread; only in 25 states (AP)
• Catholic sisters challenge Vatican investigation (AP)
• Woman gives birth on flight diverted to Denver (AP)
• Jury gets case of blogger accused of judge threats (AP)

Va. Tech report: Staff warned their families first (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:54 PM PST AP - At least two Virginia Tech administrators told family members about a double shooting in a dorm — the prelude to the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history — well before the rest of the campus was notified a gunman was on the loose.

Ind. parents grieve slain son, as teen son charged (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:55 PM PST AP - In front of a few friends but with his mother and father conspicuously absent, an Indiana teenager pleaded not guilty Friday to murdering his 10-year-old brother. A few blocks away, the grieving couple greeted well-wishers who had come to pay respects to their slain younger son.

LA Episcopal diocese elects first woman bishop (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 06:23 PM PST AP - The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected the first female bishop in its 114-year history Friday but ended voting for the day with one of two openly gay candidates still vying for the second bishop's position.

Wis. man linked to 4 slayings charged in 2 deaths (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 08:32 PM PST AP - A Wisconsin man police say is linked to the deaths of his two young daughters and their mothers remained at large Friday. He was charged in two of the slayings.

Brooke Astor's son: I'm too sick to be imprisoned (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:57 PM PST AP - Brooke Astor's 85-year-old son said in court papers filed Friday that he's too sick and doesn't deserve to go to prison for plundering his philanthropist mother's fortune, enlisting such famous friends as Whoopi Goldberg and Al Roker in a bid to stay free.

Obama's stylish aide is under withering scrutiny (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 08:19 PM PST AP - She arrived in Washington with more of a splash than any White House social secretary before her, and no wonder: Desiree Rogers had obvious style, wealth, a Harvard MBA, years of corporate experience, and friends at the top, most importantly Barack and Michelle Obama.

Pawlenty, other aspirants travel for foreign cred (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:52 PM PST AP - Gov. Tim Pawlenty can't see Russia from his house.

Man reported car problems just before 4-dead crash (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 07:22 PM PST AP - A customer complained of gas-pedal problems with a dealership's loaner Lexus three days before the same car accelerated out of control and killed a California Highway Patrol officer and three family members, a report obtained Friday said.

Mom pleads no contest in quadriplegic girl's death (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:30 PM PST AP - A Flint woman accused of starving her adopted quadriplegic daughter to death and stashing the body in a storage unit pleaded no contest Friday to involuntary manslaughter.

Woman using man's ski pass claims sex change (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 07:53 PM PST AP - Sheriff's officials say a woman caught trying to use a man's ski pass at Keystone Resort in Colorado claimed she was in the middle of a sex change.

Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:55 PM PST AP - Two years of steep job cuts all but ended last month, unexpectedly pulling down the unemployment rate and raising hopes for a lasting economic recovery.

Yang takes a 2-shot lead at Tiger's event (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:26 PM PST AP - Y.E. Yang managed to play good golf while coping with a big headache Friday, and his 7-under 65 gave him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Chevron World Challenge.

Palin arrives to cheering crowd at Fort Hood (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:46 PM PST AP - A cheering crowd has greeted former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin at Fort Hood in Texas.

The undefeated Saints lift spirits in New Orleans (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:46 PM PST AP - They ain't the Ain'ts anymore. And ain't that grand for New Orleans.

Soldier charged in 2 NY murders had dead man's car (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:05 PM PST AP - A Fort Drum military policeman accused of stabbing to death two Army buddies at their apartment fled to Ohio in a car belonging to one victim and admitted to an investigator that he killed them, authorities said Friday.

Govt: Some $600M to go to energy plants (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:48 PM PST AP - The federal government is speeding up plans to produce more renewable fuels, announcing Friday it will spend nearly $600 million to help build plants that turn wood chips, cornstalks and algae into fuel.

CDC: Swine flu less widespread; only in 25 states (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:29 PM PST AP - Swine flu infections continue to wane, just as vaccine is becoming plentiful enough that some communities are allowing everyone to get it, not just those in priority groups.

Catholic sisters challenge Vatican investigation (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 02:29 PM PST AP - Leaders of a significant number of the nation's Roman Catholic sisters are challenging aspects of a Vatican investigation of their communities, declining to answer questions they say are ambiguous, inappropriate and out of step with the probe's stated purpose.

Woman gives birth on flight diverted to Denver (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:41 PM PST AP - A woman gave birth to a baby boy on a Southwest Airlines flight from Chicago that had to be diverted to Denver International Airport.

Jury gets case of blogger accused of judge threats (AP) Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:01 PM PST AP - A New Jersey blogger crossed the line protecting free speech by writing that three federal judges in Chicago "must die" for a decision supporting gun control, a prosecutor said Friday, as the defense countered in closing arguments that giving a passionate opinion is not a crime.

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• Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism - The Associated Press
• US welcomes Europe's offer of 7000 extra troops to join Afghan surge - guardian.co.uk
• US Secret Service Accepts Responsibility for White House Security Lapse - Voice of America
• Va. Tech report details new fumbles in shooting - The Associated Press
• Goodbye to Tai Shan - Washington Post
• US, Russia uphold 'spirit' of expiring nuclear pact - AFP
• Wounded Leader of Guinea Leaves Country - New York Times
• Senate Affirms Screening Mammography for 40-Year-Olds - ABC News
• Attack During Prayers Kills 36 in Pakistani Army City - Bloomberg

Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism - The Associated Press Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:22 AM PST BBC News Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery. The rate unexpectedly fell to 10 percent, from 10.2 percent in October, ... Unemployment Rate Falls to 10%Wall Street Journal US unemployment numbers improve in NovemberBizjournals.com Experts Discuss the November Jobs SurpriseBusinessWeek Forbes -MarketWatch -Atlantic Online all 1,889 news articles »

US welcomes Europe's offer of 7000 extra troops to join Afghan surge - guardian.co.uk Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:26 AM PST CTV.ca US welcomes Europe's offer of 7000 extra troops to join Afghan surge guardian.co.uk Washington's allies in Europe have announced a new phase in the faltering campaign to regain the upper hand in Afghanistan, responding to Barack Obama's troop surge by promising at least 7000 further forces. However, despite pressure on them to supply ... Clinton: We don't intend to cut and run from AfghanistanCNN International Germany, France Face Pressure; NATO Adds 7000 TroopsBloomberg NATO countries pledge 7000 more troops for AfghanistanChristian Science Monitor Voice of America -Wall Street Journal -New York Times all 975 news articles »

US Secret Service Accepts Responsibility for White House Security Lapse - Voice of America Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:04 AM PST CBC.ca US Secret Service Accepts Responsibility for White House Security Lapse Voice of America The director of the US Secret Service says his agency was responsible for allowing an unauthorized couple to attend a White House state dinner last week. michaele and Tareg Salahi, greet President Barack Obama during State Dinner at white House. ... White House Stonewalling Investigation Into Security BreachFOXNews Secret Service puts 3 on leave over crashersBaltimore Sun 'Poor judgment' blamed in state dinner lapseLos Angeles Times ABC News -Examiner.com -Chicago Tribune all 1,702 news articles »

Va. Tech report details new fumbles in shooting - The Associated Press Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:22 AM PST USA Today Va. Tech report details new fumbles in shooting The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — Some Virginia Tech officials warned their own families and the president's office was locked down well before a campus-wide alert was issued in the 2007 slayings of 32 people, according to a revised state report that details new fumbles ... Report on Virginia Tech Shooting Finds Notification DelaysNew York Times Panel Revises Report on Virginia Tech ShootingsWall Street Journal Revision of Va. Tech shooting report corrects timelineWashington Post USA Today -Security Management -Consulting-Specifying Engineer all 308 news articles »

Goodbye to Tai Shan - Washington Post Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:34 AM PST Washington Post Goodbye to Tai Shan Washington Post Zoogoers have watched him grow from the squealing butter-stick-size infant to an almost 200-pound youth, and the focus of a kind of Pandamania. FILE - In this photograph provided by the National Zoo, Tai Shan, the National Zoos giant panda cub, ... With the National Zoo Losing its Panda, Here's a List of 16 Other Places to ...ABC News Young panda at Washington Zoo heads to China: reportAFP The National Zoo's popular panda cub heads home to ChinaUSA Today Budget Travel -Washington Times -MyStateline.com all 350 news articles »

US, Russia uphold 'spirit' of expiring nuclear pact - AFP Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:48 AM PST BBC News US, Russia uphold 'spirit' of expiring nuclear pact AFP MOSCOW — Washington and Moscow pledged Friday to uphold the "spirit" of the START nuclear arms treaty and to seek a new agreement as soon as possible, hours before the landmark 1991 pact was to expire. US President Barack Obama and his Russian ... NATO Snubs Russia's Call for European Security RevampBloomberg US and Russia pledge nuclear missile treaty soonBBC News Russia, U.S. Agree to Maintain Arms PactWall Street Journal The Associated Press -RIA Novosti -Global Security Newswire all 357 news articles »

Wounded Leader of Guinea Leaves Country - New York Times Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:58 AM PST Globe and Mail Wounded Leader of Guinea Leaves Country New York Times After being wounded in an apparent assassination attempt, the military leader of Guinea was evacuated to Morocco for medical treatment on Friday, according to news reports, a development that raises questions about ... Guinea's Military Leader Travels to Morocco After ShootingVoice of America Guinea's Wounded Leader EvacuatedWall Street Journal Guinea's Junta Leader Camara Wounded in ShootingBloomberg AllAfrica.com -BBC News -CNN International all 755 news articles »

Senate Affirms Screening Mammography for 40-Year-Olds - ABC News Posted: 04 Dec 2009 05:04 AM PST Seattle Post Intelligencer Senate Affirms Screening Mammography for 40-Year-Olds ABC News After a slow start to floor debate on the healthcare reform bill, senators approved an amendment on Thursday that would require health insurers to cover mammograms for women ages 40 to 49. After a slow start to floor debate on the ... Health care debate on abortion delayedUSA Today Obama Health Overhaul May Fail to Cut Spending on Medical CareBloomberg Senate Backs Preventive Health Care for WomenNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Washington Post -Reuters all 1,467 news articles »

Attack During Prayers Kills 36 in Pakistani Army City - Bloomberg Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:22 AM PST BBC News Attack During Prayers Kills 36 in Pakistani Army City Bloomberg Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Gunmen with bombs and grenades attacked a mosque near Pakistani army headquarters in the city of Rawalpindi today, killing at least 36 people attending weekly prayer services including military ... Suicide attackers kill 36 at Pakistan mosqueThe Associated Press Terror attack near Pak army HQ kills 40Times of India Attack Targets Pakistan's MilitaryWall Street Journal The Press Association -Voice of America -Xinhua all 997 news articles »

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