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| UN calls for immediate Gaza truce, attacks go on - Reuters - 01/09/2009 10:28 AM | |
Reuters - By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Israel pushed ahead with its two-week-old offensive in the Gaza Strip, ignoring a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Video: UN Security Council approves ceasefire resolution Gaza strikes continue despite call for cease-fire |
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| SPORTS OF THE TIMES Tebow’s Performance a Perfect Ending (or Maybe ... - New York Times - 01/09/2009 09:35 AM | |
New York Times - By HARVEY ARATON Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll | USA Today If ever they should make a movie about a college career that in the northern part of this state is already the ... Tebow ranks among the all-time best Tim Tebow, Florida take BCS crown |
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| Deal Struck to End Gas Cutoff - New York Times - 01/09/2009 11:14 AM | |
New York Times - By JAMES KANTER and DAVID JOLLY BRUSSELS - The European Commission said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to send a monitoring mission to oversee gas deliveries as part of efforts to resolve a bitter row between the two countries ... Video: Ukraine is blackmailing us Putin Bulgaria Rations Gas as Ex-Ally Russia Cuts Supply |
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| Pakistan PM says no rift with president - The Associated Press - 01/09/2009 11:10 AM | |
The Associated Press - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's main spy agency has given India information about the Mumbai terror attacks, the prime minister said Friday, while denying media speculation of a rift between him and the president. Video: Singh: Pakistan Agency Had Hand in Attack Situation on Indian border seen as "fragile" |
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| Sri Lanka troops inside key Elephant Pass - govt - Reuters - 01/09/2009 10:47 AM | |
Reuters - By Ranga Sirilal and C. Bryson Hull COLOMBO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan troops are fighting inside Elephant Pass, the strategic gateway to the Jaffna Peninsula held by the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels, the government said on Friday. Troops assault key Sri Lanka pass Sri Lankan forces fighting for key rebel base |
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| Rifts show as Obama urges quick action on stimulus - The Associated Press - 01/09/2009 11:00 AM | |
The Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are under orders to finish action on President-elect Barack Obama's nearly $800 billion economic recovery plan by mid-February. Video: Obama Pushes Economic Plan Calls fast action essential on stimulus package |
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| Citigroup supports measure giving courts big say on mortgage ... - Los Angeles Times - 01/09/2009 09:00 AM | |
Los Angeles Times - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Las Vegas, second from left, speaks at a news conference in Washington. He is joined by Sens. Video: Business Update:Foreclosure aid? Democrats get Citigroup to support mortgage modifications |
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| Magnitude 4.5 quake felt across Southern California - Los Angeles Times - 01/09/2009 09:01 AM | |
Los Angeles Times - The temblor, centered about a mile south of San Bernardino, caused no major damage, authorities said. By David Kelly and Jia-Rui Chong An earthquake estimated at magnitude 4.5 centered about a mile south of San Bernardino jolted Southern California on ... Mild quake shakes Southern California Quake rattles Southern Calif.; no damage reported |
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| Most Stocks in Germany Decline; Commerzbank, Infineon Retreat - Bloomberg - 01/09/2009 11:08 AM | |
Bloomberg - By Stefanie Haxel Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Most German stocks declined as analysts downgraded Commerzbank AG and Infineon Technologies AG and investors speculated a report today will show the US job market is deteriorating. Berlin to take 2 Commerzbank supervisory board seats Profits, dividend payouts could be year away after latest capital ... |
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| Wal-Mart and the Retail-Stock Markdown - BusinessWeek - 01/09/2009 06:10 AM | |
BusinessWeek - By Ben Steverman Sometimes low prices aren't enough. The outlook for retailers has turned so bleak that even Wal-Mart (WMT) is feeling the effects of the consumer slowdown. Video: Jan 8: Stocks Boosted by Mortgage Deal Mortgage Plan Gives Stocks a Boost |
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| Satyam not seen scaring foreign investors off India - Reuters - 01/09/2009 11:06 AM | |
Reuters - By Narayanan Somasundaram MUMBAI (Reuters) - India is unlikely to shunned by foreign investors due to the fraud scandal at Satyam Computer Services (SATY. Aberdeen, Fidelity Dumped Satyam as Shares Plunged There Are Many More Satyams Out There |
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| Palm's Comeback Starts With Pre, WebOS - InformationWeek - 01/09/2009 10:05 AM | |
InformationWeek - The handset and operating system look impressive, but the company is facing many challenges if it wants to grab consumers from Apple, Google, Nokia, and Research In Motion. The Palm in Your Hand Palm's past is Pre-logue for a buzzworthy phone |
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| Windows 7 Public Beta: First Impressions - Washington Post - 01/09/2009 08:16 AM | |
Washington Post - Is Windows 7 shaping up to be the cure to Vista's many woes? We took the public beta for a spin to find out. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Windows 7 beta shows off task bar, UI goodies Microsoft Says Less Phones Will Have WinMo in the Future |
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| CES: No Stopping Innovation - BusinessWeek - 01/09/2009 06:11 AM | |
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BusinessWeek - By Cliff Edwards A recession is no time to promote big TVs—or is it? As the annual Consumer Electronics Show got under way in Las Vegas on Jan. 8, reminders of the industry's hard times abounded. Fewer hands on at CES Summary Of Thursday News From International Consumer Electronics Show |
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| 'Bride Wars' stars Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway are funny allies - Los Angeles Times - 01/09/2009 09:01 AM | |
Los Angeles Times - Kate Hudson, left, and Anne Hathaway are happy to star in a female-driven comedy. Opposites attract on and off the screen, as these costars get along famously. Video: Ann Hathaway's Stellar Year Review: 'Bride Wars' |
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| Obama asks Congress to delay digital TV switch - Los Angeles Times - 01/08/2009 11:55 PM | |
Los Angeles Times - By Jim Puzzanghera and Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington -- President-elect Barack Obama today asked Congress to delay next month's planned switch to all-digital broadcast television, warning that the TVs of millions of Americans could lose ... Delay switch to all-digital TV, Obama asks Congress Democrats Seek Delay in TV Shift |
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| Tom Cruise emotional over Travolta death - Chicago Tribune - 01/09/2009 09:01 AM | |
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Chicago Tribune - Tom Cruise describes the unexpected death of friend John Travolta's son as "horrific" in an appearance on "The View" scheduled to air Friday. Travolta's neighbors: Let family grieve loss Private memorial service held for Jett Travolta |
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| John Smoltz goes to Red Sox and Braves feel the heat - New York Daily News - 01/09/2009 10:56 AM | |
New York Daily News - BY JOHN HARPER With John Smoltz heading to Boston, Braves may look to Derek Lowe (below) to sooth some of Atlanta's outrage. In one sense, the Mets should be delighted that John Smoltz no longer will be tormenting them on a regular basis now that he is ... Baldelli signs; Smoltz on deck Former Braves pitcher Smoltz to join Red Sox |
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| Eagles' fans join team in no-shave scheme - New York Daily News - 01/09/2009 10:56 AM | |
New York Daily News - BY CORKY SIEMASZKO Clean-shaven Giants are counting on last year's Super Bowl champs being razor sharp Sunday. Eagles safety Brian Dawkins stopped shaving to motivate teammates. Eagles have a shot to upset Giants, thanks to Plaxico Burress Giants haven't put pressure on McNabb this year |
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| In extreme golf, Geoff Ogilvy eliminates the drama - SI.com - 01/09/2009 10:43 AM | |
SI.com - KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) -Geoff Ogilvy can't think of a better place to begin the year than Kapalua. For starters, it requires a PGA Tour victory the previous season to secure a tee time at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Geoff Ogilvy leads after first round in Hawaii Ogilvy goes bogey-free, takes lead |
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| Early Caesareans Pose Risks to Newborns - New York Times - 01/09/2009 12:17 AM | |
New York Times - By RONI CARYN RABIN More than one third of mothers who chose to undergo a repeat Caesarean section had their babies earlier than medical guidelines recommend, and the earlier the babies were born, the more likely they were to experience a medical ... Early Planned C-Sections Put Baby at Risk Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications |
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| CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 42 states - CNN - 01/08/2009 06:29 PM | |
CNN - By Miriam Falco ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health officials in 42 states to determine the cause of an outbreak of a particular type of salmonella called Typhimurium. Illinois, 41 other states in salmonella outbreak NH salmonella cases linked to outbreak |
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| Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug - Washington Post - 01/09/2009 02:17 AM | |
Washington Post - By Steven Reinberg THURSDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The most common strain of flu this season is resistant to the popular antiviral drug Tamiflu, but government health officials said Thursday there is no reason to panic. Tamiflu-resistant strain found in Houston children Tamiflu Helpless Against Most US Flu Infections This Season |
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| Impeach Blagojevich, Illinois House panel urges - Los Angeles Times - 01/09/2009 11:03 AM | |
Los Angeles Times - The state's full House may vote today to impeach the embattled governor. A trial would be held in the state Senate. By Ray Long and Rick Pearson Reporting from Springfield, Ill. Change in Burris' story? Burris denies Senate-seat deals, waits for court |
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| Oakland protest organizer watched in horror - San Francisco Chronicle - 01/09/2009 05:54 AM | |
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San Francisco Chronicle - (01-08) 20:41 PST -- The man who organized Wednesday's BART police protest said he broke down in tears when he saw his peaceful march turn violent as some participants began throwing bottles, spitting on police cars and setting small fires. Calm urged after Oakland protests BART board gets an earful over officer-involved shooting |
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| Long Island doctor Richard Batista's wife, sued over kidney, fires ... - New York Daily News - 01/09/2009 05:52 AM | |
New York Daily News - BY TRACY CONNOR The Long Island woman whose kidney has become the center of a bizarre divorce battle says her husband is spreading lies. Video: Husband Wants Kidney Returned Medical Expert Says Surgeon's Quest for Kidney Compensation Is ... |