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Military Denounces Video of SoldierWashington PostThe US military denounced the release of a video showing a soldier captured in Afghanistan, describing the images as Taliban propaganda that violated international law. The video shows Pvt. Bowe Bergdahl in Afghan dress, being prompted in English by …Pentagon Seeks Prison Overhaul in AfghanistanNew York TimesCaptors release video of [...]
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Nato jet crashes in AfghanistanBBC NewsA Nato fighter jet has crashed at an airbase in southern Afghanistan, a day after a civilian helicopter crash at the same base killed 16 people. The two pilots ejected from the jet when it crashed inside the Kandahar air field, a Nato spokesman said. …Fighter jet crashes in [...]
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Big Five to discuss budget after weekend mix-upSan Francisco ChronicleGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's top legislators who are trying to close out a budget deal did not meet Sunday night as planned because of an apparent scheduling snafu and will instead aim to meet today. The so-called Big Five - the governor, [...]
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Can Obama pass health care reform?BBC NewsPresident Obama's key domestic policy objective is to reform the US system of health care. And the next few weeks will be crucial in determining whether he can deliver the fundamental reform that has eluded his predecessors. …Fiscal conservatives grumble over health billSan Francisco ChronicleHealth Bill Might Direct Tax [...]
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US, India expected to sign defense pact on MondayReutersNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The United States and India are expected to sign an agreement on Monday that would take a major step toward allowing the sale of sophisticated US arms to the South Asian nation, three senior US officials said. …Clinton set to meet India [...]
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Tensions rise as Honduran crisis talks failReutersTEGUCIGALPA, July 20 (Reuters) - Honduras' political rivals were on a collision course on Monday after negotiations collapsed and deposed President Manuel Zelaya vowed to return home despite warnings from a defiant …Honduran crisis talks break downBBC NewsViolence feared after Honduras crisis talks failWashington PostArias Wants More Time [...]
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CIT lost in gamble to pressure FDICReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key US bank regulator had clearly indicated to CIT Group weeks ago that it would not be eligible for a government debt guarantee program, and even gave the troubled lender the opportunity to …CIT Said to Weigh $3 Billion Bondholder Funding OfferBloombergCIT Is Said [...]
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40 Years After Apollo 11, NASA Maps Out the FutureWired NewsForty years ago, NASA put a man on the moon. What does the next 40 years hold for the world's premiere space agency? There are some clear trends in the nasa's goals that seem likely to extend into the future. …Space Program Struggles for [...]
New York Times
Letter From Washington Life Lessons Should Count on Top CourtNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Senator Lindsey Graham, the engaging South Carolina Republican, lectured the Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor last week that if he had made a comment like hers that a “wise Latina woman” often reaches better …Sotomayor: Put high court on TVUSA [...]
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Lisa Schwarzbaum, left, with McCourt and his wife, EllenEntertainment WeeklyFrank McCourt's telephone answering machine message always promised that he would return all calls “with alacrity.” Of course, the man who wasn't home could have said “as soon as possible.” But why waste such a beautiful word? …Frank McCourt; storyteller hit gold in 'Angela's Ashes'Boston [...]
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