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Senate set to advance $1.1T spending bill (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:40 AM PST

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 11,2009, to discuss the U.S. debt. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - The Senate is poised to clear away a Republican filibuster of a huge end-of-year spending bill rewarding most federal agencies with generous budget boosts.

Tiger Woods taking 'indefinite' leave from golf (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:36 AM PST

FILE - In this June 16, 2008, file photo, Tiger Woods holds his US Open championship trophy after winning a sudden death hole against Rocco Mediate following an 18-hole playoff round for the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. On his web site Friday night, Dec. 11, 2009, Woods announced that he is taking an indefinite break from professional golf. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)AP - Tiger Woods is shifting his focus from winning majors to saving his marriage.

Major makeover of Wall Street rules passes House (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:47 AM PST

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., center, accompanied by Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa., left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, following the House Passage for Wall Street Financial Reform and Consumer Protection Act. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - The House passed the most ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations since the New Deal on Friday, aiming to head off any replay of last year's Wall Street failures that plunged the nation deep into recession.

Philippines lifting martial law in south (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:56 AM PST

Army soldiers check vehicles leaving Maguindanao province in southern Philippines Friday Dec. 11, 2009 where Martial Law was declared Dec. 4 after the massacre of 57 civilians including 30 journalists and their staff. Philippine troops moved in on the southern strongholds of some 4,000 government-armed militiamen loyal to the powerful Ampatuan clan accused of ordering the brutal massacre of 57 people on a rival's campaign convoy, the military said. (AP Photo/Froilan Gallardo)AP - A senior Cabinet official says President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has approved the lifting of martial law in a southern province where 57 people were massacred last month in the country's worst political violence.

Deal to relax limits on flights between US, Japan (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:22 AM PST

FILE - A Japan Air System jetliner takes off over Haneda Airport's control tower as All Nippon Airways planes are seen on the ground in Tokyo, in this Jan. 31, 2001 file photo. Continental airlines, based in Houston, said one key part of the open skies agreement is that it provides the U.S. airline industry guaranteed access to Haneda airport for the first time. That could spur sales on U.S. carriers flying to Japan because of how close the airport is to the center of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)AP - An aviation agreement between the U.S. and Japan could usher in a new period of closer alliances among the major carriers in both countries.

AP sources: FBI questions students, eyes charges (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 10:55 PM PST

An unidentified man arrives at the Islamic Circle of North America Mosque in Alexandria, Va., Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)AP - FBI agents have questioned some of the young Americans arrested in Pakistan as U.S. investigators gather evidence that could lead to a conspiracy charge against them, an American official and another person familiar with the case said Friday.

Tough bargaining still ahead at UN climate talks (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 09:10 PM PST

He Yafei, Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs gestures during a press conference at the UN Climate summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Negotiators are working in Brussels and Copenhagen to come up with more climate change money for poor countries amid talks on a historic deal to control the world's greenhouse gases. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - After a week of U.N. climate talks, some money is finally on the table and a draft agreement has been circulated. Now the really hard bargaining begins.

SC first lady wants divorce in wake of affair (AP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:14 AM PST

FILE - In a Friday, June 26, 2009 photo, Jenny Sanford, wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, speaks about her husband's recent affair admission in Sullivans Island, S.C. South Carolina's first lady has filed for divorce months after her husband publicly confessed an affair with an Argentine woman. (AP Photo/Alice Keeney, File)AP - South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she tried many times to reconcile with Gov. Mark Sanford after his affair with an Argentine mistress he famously called his "soul mate." Ultimately, the first lady filed for divorce.

Flynt wins partial victory in fight over his name (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 09:19 PM PST

Hustler publisher Larry Flynt is helped by an unidentified assistant, as he leaves the US District Court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Flynt took the stand Tuesday in the first day of his federal trademark infringement trial against his nephews, Jimmy Jr. and Dustin, who earlier this year launched their own line of adult films under the name 'Flynt.' Calling their films 'inferior products' and 'knock-off goods,' the porn mogul promptly sued, accusing them of trying to ride on the coattails of his fame and muddying the quality his customers have come to expect from his products. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - The porn family feud that played out in federal court this week ended in a draw Friday when a jury ruled that Larry Flynt's estranged nephews infringed on their famous uncle's trademark when they launched their own smut business, but did not invade his privacy and were not liable for the substantial attorney fees both sides rang up.

Palin makes surprise appearance on 'Tonight Show' (AP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 09:19 PM PST

FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 1, 2009, Sarah Palin talks with a supporter as she autographs copies of her book 'Going Rogue' during a book signing at the Costco in Tempe, Ariz. A reader-submitted question about the book 'Going Rogue' is being answered as part of an Associated Press Q&A column called 'Ask AP.' (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)AP - Sarah Palin made a surprise appearance on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on Friday — and turned the tables on actor William Shatner.

House approves sweeping financial reforms (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 03:21 PM PST

Reuters - The House of Representatives approved the biggest changes in financial regulation since the Great Depression on Friday, marking a win for the Obama administration and top Democrats in Congress.

Iraq offers choice oilfields, Lukoil wins one (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 11:52 PM PST

A resident fills up his car at a fuel station in Baghdad December 11, 2009. REUTERS/Mohammed AmeenReuters - A group led by Russian energy giant Lukoil won a deal to develop one of Iraq's most attractive oilfields on Saturday, in the country's second auction of contracts that promise to thrust it into the ranks of the world's top producers.

Draft deal gives lift to flagging climate talks (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 10:16 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama gives a final wave as he and his wife Michelle depart the balcony of the Grand Hotel in Oslo to attend the Nobel banquet December 10, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueReuters - A draft climate pact unveiled on Friday revived hopes that U.N. talks might be able to pin down an international deal to fight global warming, but developing nations said they needed more cash from the rich.

White House says Republicans "rooting against" recovery (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 12:39 PM PST

President Barack Obama greets workers during a shift change at the Nestle Purina Pet Care plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania December 4, 2009. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - The White House accused senior Republicans on Friday of "rooting against" recovery and a top congressional critic charged President Barack Obama was pursuing a "job-killing" agenda in a fresh round of political bickering over the economy.

Iran needs up to 15 nuclear plants: foreign minister (Reuters)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:12 AM PST

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki speaks during a news conference in Manila November 19, 2009.REUTERS/StringerReuters - Iran needs up to 15 nuclear plants to generate electricity, its foreign minister said on Saturday, underlining Tehran's determination to press ahead with work the West suspects is aimed at making bombs.

U.S. immigration cracks down on foreign fugitives (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 03:22 PM PST

Reuters - Federal agents in California arrested 280 foreigners with criminal records, most for serious offenses, in their largest such crackdown to date, U.S. immigration officials said on Friday.

Strong sales boost recovery hope (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 02:07 PM PST

Shoppers look for bargains during Black Friday sales at a Best Buy store in Glendale, California in this November 27, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Phil McCartenReuters - Consumers stepped up their spending in November and grew more optimistic this month, unexpectedly strong data showed on Friday, raising hopes a self-sustaining economic recovery was starting to unfold.

Pay czar caps more salaries at bailed out firms (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 04:16 PM PST

Kenneth Feinberg, special master for executive compensation under the Troubled Asset Relief Program at the Treasury Department, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York, November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - The U.S. pay czar on Friday expanded a crackdown on pay packages at four companies rescued with taxpayer money, limiting most cash salaries at $500,000 for a second tier of top earners.

Thousands march globally calling for climate action (AFP)

Posted: 11 Dec 2009 11:05 PM PST

Climate change activists march through Sydney. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets or were preparing to march on Saturday calling for climate negotiators in Copenhagen to strike a deal to prevent global warming.(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets or were preparing to march on Saturday calling for climate negotiators in Copenhagen to strike a deal to prevent global warming.

Love cheat Woods says so long to golf (AFP)

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 12:40 AM PST

In a stunning decision, golf superstar Tiger Woods announced he was putting his game on the backburner to try to save his marriage as he admitted for the first time being unfaithful.(AFP/File/William West)AFP - In a stunning decision, golf superstar Tiger Woods announced he was putting his game on the backburner to try to save his marriage as he admitted for the first time being unfaithful.
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