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Afghans on hold, awaiting Karzai, Obama decisions (AP)

Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:20 AM PST

Abdullah Abdullah, former Afghan Foreign Minister, during an interview with the AP at his house in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Abdullah spoke about the uncertainty in Afghanistan as Afghans wait to find out if the U.S. and other nations will send thousands more troops, if the newly elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai will fight corruption and how the U.N.'s decision to send hundreds of workers safely out of the country will impact humanitarian work. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)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

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 file photo, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., accompanied by long time staffer and scheduler Martha Anne McIntosh, waves as he arrives back on Capitol Hill in Washington. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2009, Byrd will become the longest serving member of either house of Congress. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)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

The Afghan army music corps play during a rehearsal at their base in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The group met for a final rehearsal before Thursday's inauguration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)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

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper, Wanda Barzee, walks to a car following a hearing in federal court, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Barzee plead guilty to kidnapping and illegal transportation of a minor across state lines for the 2002 kidnapping of Smart with her partner, Brian David Mitchell. (AP Photo/Colin Braley)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

In this Monday Nov. 16, 2009 photo provided by the ABC, Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough perform on the set of Dancing with the Stars in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey) NO SALESAP - 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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots against Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)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

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Wu Bangguo, Chairman of China's National People's Congress, before their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 17, 2009. REUTERS/David GrayReuters - 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

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaks at a rally in Pittsburgh, September 23, 2009. REUTERS/Eric ThayerReuters - 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

US soldiers patrol the site of a suicide attack in Kabul on November 13. A survey of US soldiers in Afghanistan shows declining morale among army units and that troops facing three or more combat tours have higher rates of mental health and marital problems, the US Army said Friday.(AFP/Massoud Hossaini)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

A Jewish settler moves a window after a house was demolished at an outpost near the West Bank Jewish settlement of Negohot November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Baz RatnerReuters - 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

President Barack Obama (2nd R) attends a State Dinner Reception with China's National People's Congress Chairman Wu Bangguo (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 17, 2009. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - 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

French soldiers of the NATO-led coalition secure area around temporary check point on a road in mountains of Wardak province in Afghanistan, July 7, 2009. REUTERS/Shamil ZhumatovReuters - 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

US President Barack Obama (left) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao prior to their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on November 18. Obama ended the official part of his trip to China on Wednesday by meeting Wen, who emphasised that their two nations were better off as partners, not rivals.(AFP/Pool/File/David Gray)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

A map of Jerusalem showing the main Israeli settlements. Israel approved the construction of hundreds of new housing units in annexed Arab east Jerusalem on Tuesday, driving another stake into troubled US efforts to restart Middle East peace talks.(AFP/Graphic/File)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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