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Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:53 AM PST

U.S. Senate Majority leader Harry Reid speaks about healthcare reform legislation during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueAP - Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare.

Indonesian passenger ferry sinks with 242 aboard (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:48 AM PST

FILE - In this May 27, 2005 file photo, a Singaporean Navy vessel patrols the crowded straits between Singapore, background, and Indonesia off the coast of Batam, Indonesia. On Sunday morning, Nov. 22, 2009, an Indonesian inter-island passenger ferry sank in rough waters 90 minutes into the trip from Batam to Dumai in Riau, Sumatra, with almost 250 people onboard, police said. (AP Photo/Ed Wray, File)AP - An Indonesian passenger ferry with almost 250 people aboard sank in rough waters off Sumatra island Sunday, killing at least one, police said, while a second ferry ran aground in nearby waters.

3 bomb blasts leave 5 dead, 25 wounded in India (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:56 AM PST

AP - Three bombs exploded in India's restive northeast Sunday, killing five people and wounding more than 25, police said.

Police identify gunman in deadly Saipan rampage (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:16 AM PST

These undated images provided by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety shows Li Zhongren, 42, a Chinese male who is believed to have started the initial shooting at the Kannat Tabla Shooting Range and who took his own life on Banzai Cliff with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 according to police. Li is believed to be the caretaker of the shooting range. (AP Photo/Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety )AP - Officials in Saipan have identified the gunman involved in a deadly rampage as 42-year-old Li Zhongren of China.

More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:50 PM PST

Angele Ryan, right carries her baby Ava as she prepares to travel to Costa Rica with her daughters Samantha 10, left, Chase 13, and the twin sister Elizabeth at American Airlines counter at Reagan National airport on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Washington. The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year than in 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)AP - The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.

Fort Hood suspect ordered held until court-martial (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:53 PM PST

FILE - This 2000 file picture provided by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences shows Nidal Malik Hasan when was a medical student at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, file)AP - The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday.

Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:33 PM PST

Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder sing a duet during Motown Records 50th anniversary gala on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)AP - Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.

Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony (AP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:13 AM PST

Actress Eva Mendes arrives at the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year ceremony Saturday night Nov. 21, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif. The CNN Hero of the Year was introduced by Mendes, among the many stars who took the stage to introduce the 10 honorees. (AP Photo/Greg DeGuire - PictureGroup)AP - Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Neil Patrick Harris and other stars who are used to getting applause were giving it gladly at a ceremony honoring people who make a difference in the lives of others.

Baby can wait as expectant dad finishes spacewalk (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:54 PM PST

In this video frame grab taken from NASA television, space shuttle Atlantis Mission Specialist Mike Foreman works during the the second spacewalk of the STS-129 mission at the International Space Staion, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/NASA)AP - A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.

No. 11 Oregon slips past Arizona 44-41 in 2 OTs (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 10:42 PM PST

Oregon's starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (8) passes for a touchdown against Arizona's Xavier Kelley (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Wily Low)AP - Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field.

Healthcare bill passes first Senate test (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 06:41 PM PST

Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) (R) arrives with Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) (C) and Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) (L) to meet with the rest of Democratic caucus about a compromise deal on President Barack Obama's economic stimulus bill at the US Capitol in Washington February 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstReuters - A sweeping healthcare overhaul narrowly cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Saturday, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate on the biggest healthcare changes in decades.

Obama asks for patience on economy (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 03:02 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a rally with troops at Osan Air Base in South Korea, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.

Prosecutor seeks life for Knox in Italy murder trial (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 08:31 AM PST

Jailed suspect Amanda Knox sits in the courtroom during a break in her murder trial session in Perugia November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Alessandro BianchiReuters - Italian prosecutors on Saturday called for a life sentence for American university student Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher.

NATO takes command of Afghan army, police training (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 06:54 AM PST

U.S. troops attend a ceremony in Kabul November 21, 2009. The U.S. training mission for the Afghan army and police was merged with the new NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) under a single NATO command. The new training mission will be headed by Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell and will aim to consolidate efforts on building an effective security force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign troops. REUTERS/Omar SobhaniReuters - NATO took command of the training of the Afghan army and police on Saturday to consolidate efforts on building an effective security force, a vital precondition for the withdrawal of foreign troops.

China mine explosion death toll reaches 87 (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:47 PM PST

Rescuers wait to go down Xinxing coal mine to search for survivors following a gas explosion at the mine in Hegang, Heilongjiang Province November 21, 2009. At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 metres underground following a gas blast at the mine in China, state media said on Saturday. REUTERS/StringerReuters - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 87 as hopes dimmed on Sunday that more survivors would be found a day after a gas blast at a colliery in the country's far northeast.

Iraq parliament struggles over elusive vote deal (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 07:04 AM PST

Reuters - Iraq's parliament suspended efforts on Saturday to reach a deal on a law which is crucial for an election to take place in January and could affect the U.S. military' s plans for a partial withdrawal next year.

"Big Bang" experiment advancing fast (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 05:39 AM PST

The Linac 2 (Linear Accelerator 2) is pictured at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Meyrin near Geneva October 16, 2008. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/FilesReuters - After a year's delay, scientists at the world's biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate "Big Bang" conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would be sucked in by millions of black holes.

Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear facilities (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:27 AM PST

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. An Iranian Tondar missile is ready for launch during a test at an unknown location in central Iran September 27, 2009. REUTERS/Fars News/Ali ShayeganReuters - Iran's military said it will begin large-scale air defense drills on Sunday, and a cleric in the Revolutionary Guards warned that the Islamic Republic would fire missiles at "the heart of Tel Aviv" if attacked.

Indonesian ferry with over 200 people sinks: police (AFP)

Posted: 22 Nov 2009 12:01 AM PST

This file photo shows Indonesian ferries in Merak, Java island. A ferry carrying more than 200 people has sank off Indonesia's Sumatra island, possibly due to bad weather, according to police.(AFP/File/Ukon Viane)AFP - A ferry carrying more than 200 people sank off Indonesia's Sumatra island, possibly due to bad weather, police said Sunday.

87 workers perish in China mine disaster (AFP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 11:13 PM PST

Chinese rescuers are seen making their way into a mine near Hegang City in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on November 21, where an explosion killed at least 87 workers.(AFP)AFP - The death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China climbed to 87 on Sunday as rescuers hunted for 21 workers still trapped deep underground in the nation's deadliest mine disaster in two years.
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