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A Wide Range of ReactionsWashington Post - - 23 minutes ago
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) "I congratulate President Obama on receiving this prestigious award. I join my fellow Americans in expressing pride in our president on this occasion.
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Nobel Peace prize may weigh heavily on Obama
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China, Japan, SKorea urge new NKorea nuclear talksAFP - 1 hour ago
BEIJING - The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea on Saturday pledged to work together for an "early resumption" of talks on ending North Korea's nuclear programmes and vowed to deepen regional cooperation.
China, Japan, SKorea discuss North Korea nukes
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As Flu Vaccine Arrives for the Season, Some Questions and AnswersNew York Times - - 4 hours ago
The first doses of vaccine for the H1N1 2009 influenza, commonly called swine flu, began arriving at hospitals and doctors' offices this week.
ABOUT THE VACCINE
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Afghanistan: Taliban Claim Village
New York Times - 47 minutes ago
By AP After American forces abandoned a mountain redoubt that was attacked by the Taliban last weekend, Taliban fighters said Friday that they had victoriously raised their flag over the village.
Video: Afghan Policy Based on Keeping Al-Qaida at Bay
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The Associated Press
Turkey and Armenia seek normal ties
Aljazeera.net - 41 minutes ago
Turkey and Armenia are set to sign accords to reopen their borders and establish diplomatic ties after decades of bitter relations.
Armenia to sign historic accord
BBC News
Turkey, Armenia to sign peace agreement
CNN International
Landslides, floods kill over 150 in northern Philippines
Washington Post - - 2 hours ago
MANILA (Reuters) - Rescue workers pulled out more bodies from a small mountain village buried under mud in the northern Philippines on Saturday, as the death toll from landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains rose to 153, ...
Philippine death toll climbs as storm continues
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Deluge in rain-soaked Philippines kills over 160
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Obama makes a pitch for creation of agency to regulate financial industry
Los Angeles Times - - 9 hours ago
With a key vote nearing, the president slams banks and business groups, saying they want only 'to maintain the status quo that has maximized their profits at the expense of American consumers.
Video: Obama Pushes Consumer Agency
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Fox Business
Obama Steps Up Push For Consumer Fincl Protection
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State leaders fail to reach water accord
Los Angeles Times - - 1 hour ago
If there is no deal by Sunday, governor says, he will veto many of the 700 legislative bills awaiting his signature. By Michael Rothfeld and Bettina Boxall Reporting from Los Angeles and Sacramento - Gov.
California: Ruling for Governor
New York Times
Politics of Water Brings California Back to Brink
Wall Street Journal
Insurance Mandates Draw Flak From Both Sides
Wall Street Journal - - 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON -- Proposals that would require Americans to buy health insurance -- central to legislation circulating in both houses of Congress -- are under fire from both ends of the political spectrum, with some liberals ...
A look at Congress' legislative language
The Associated Press
Occidental May Gain BP-Like Trading Muscle With Phibro Purchase
Bloomberg - - 1 hour ago
Oct. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp., the US oil producer that agreed yesterday to buy Citigroup Inc.'s Phibro LLC unit, may gain the kind of trading prowess that lifted profits at Europe's biggest energy companies.
Video: Citi's Phibro Sale All Political
Fox Business
Fox Business
Occidental Sees Reward, but Some See Risk
Wall Street Journal
Plan: Hummer will continue in Shreveport, La.
BusinessWeek - - 7 hours ago
Production of commercial Hummer vehicles will continue in Shreveport, La., through at least June 2011 if a deal by General Motors Co.
Video: Hummer Deal Seen As Boon for Chinese Auto Ind.
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The Associated Press
Iconic Hummer brand sold to Chinese manufacturer
The Associated Press
Canada Posts Record Trade Deficit as Exports Fall
Bloomberg - - 14 hours ago
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Canada posted a record trade deficit in August on plunging exports of aircraft, telecommunications equipment and automotive products.
Aug. trade deficit narrows unexpectedly to $30.7B
The Associated Press
Weak dollar improves US trade gap
BBC News
Moon crash: Public yawns, scientists celebrate
The Associated Press - - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON - NASA's great lunar fireworks finale fizzled. After gearing up for the space agency's much-hyped mission to hurl two spacecraft into the moon, the public turned away from the sky Friday anything but dazzled.
Video: Shoot the moon
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KXAN.com
FCC To Probe Google Voice
Washington Post - 2 hours ago
The Federal Communications Commission said Friday it is investigating whether Google has violated telecommunications laws with its Internet phone service that has been refusing to connect some calls to rural areas.
FCC looks into AT & T complaints of Google Voice
Los Angeles Times
FCC Probes Google Voice Service
Wall Street Journal
Barnes & Noble May Sell Its Own E-reader
PC World - - 9 hours ago
Is bookstore behemoth Barnes & Noble about to enter the e-book fray with its own Android-powered device? I like these rumors: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that bookstore behemoth Barnes & Noble will soon start selling its own e-reader device, ...
Barnes & Noble's E-Reader Gets Real
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Will Barnes & Noble Break E-Reader Price Barrier?
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Miley Quits Twitter, Raps She's "Done Tryin' to Please"
ABC News - 3 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen star Miley Cyrus used a rap video on Friday to tell a curious world just why she had abruptly deleted her popular Twitter account.
Miley Cyrus Quits Twitter, World Ends
San Francisco Chronicle
VIDEO: Miley Reveals Why She Quit Twitter – Through Song
People Magazine
Kate Gosselin files for child, spousal support
msnbc.com - - 8 hours ago
Kate Gosselin has filed paperwork asking for child support and temporary spousal support in the wake of Jon Gosselin taking nearly $230000 from their bank account, says Mark Momjian, one of her divorce attorneys.
Jon Gosselin's Lawyer -- SOL
TMZ.com (blog)
Kate Gosselin: Gimme My Cash, Jon!
E! Online
Couples Retreat: Movie vs. Reality, Meet the Real Relationship Experts
ABC News - - 15 hours ago
Couples struggling with their relationships have long traveled to far away destinations to try and mend their wounds. And this weekend such trips are likely to take center stage thanks to Vince Vaughn new comedy, "Couples Retreat.
Film: The decline and fall of Vince Vaughn
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Weaver, Angels stifle Red Sox to take 2-0 ALDS advantage
USA Today - - 1 hour ago
Weaver yielded two hits while dominating Boston into the eighth inning, and Maicer Izturis (FSY) drove home the tiebreaking run in Los Angeles' 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night, extending the Angels' first-round lead ...
Red Sox vs. Angels: Inning-by-inning recap
Los Angeles Times
Umpire Error In Yankees' Game
ESPN - - 15 minutes ago
NEW YORK -- The mantra, or perhaps better yet the myth, of the Minnesota Twins is that they take care of a little things to win ballgames.
Fair Ball Is Ruled Foul, Helping Yankees Escape
New York Times
Big Performances Give Internationals a Boost
New York Times - - 2 hours ago
Tim Clark's eagle putt on No. 18 helped top Stewart Cink, far right, and Lucas Glover of the US By LARRY DORMAN SAN FRANCISCO - A Friday that started out well for international golf with the announcement that the sport will return to the Olympic Games ...
US should be running away with Presidents Cup
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Not so fast - US loses twice on 18
San Francisco Chronicle
Vitamin D Good for Breast Cancer Patients
U.S. News & World Report - 12 hours ago
FRIDAY, Oct. 9 (healthday News) -- Many breast cancer patients have low levels of vitamin D, which could lead to weaker bones and increased risk of fractures, say US researchers who recommend high doses of vitamin D for them.
October goes pink to battle breast cancer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Health Buzz: A Virus Might Be a Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
U.S. News & World Report - - 15 hours ago
There's new evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome, the mysterious collection of symptoms including severe fatigue, joint pain, and headache, might be caused by a type of virus, reports healthday.
Virus Is Found in Many With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
New York Times
Making Health Care 'Accountable'
New York Times - - 9 hours ago
Experts largely agree on the need to change how health care providers are paid. Currently, most are reimbursed for every service they provide, but so-called fee-for-service payment systems do little to encourage cost control or, ...
Paying the Health Tax in Massachusetts
Wall Street Journal
Minority Groups Raise Voices on Reform
Washington Post
Scary Film 'Paranormal Activity' Is Disappointingly Normal
LiveScience.com - - Oct 1, 2009
By Benjamin Radford, LiveScience's Bad Science Columnist A scene from the low-budget, limited-release film "Paranormal Activity," which aims to scare the pants off moviegoers with scenes that have that documentary feel.
Did We Elect a Beta Male As President?
American Thinker - - Oct 4, 2009
We're all somewhat familiar with the body language dogs display when they greet each other. The dominant alpha male approaches directly, asserting his authority, while the beta male genuflects, crouches, tucks his tail, and may even end ...
Bruce Golding too good to be so muddled
Jamaica Observer - - Oct 3, 2009
Driven primarily by a feverish need to win elections than to do what is right for this country, political administrations in Jamaica have, over many years, conned many of us into believing that the real success of a political party is tied to the ...
The US on a new mission in Pakistan
Asia Times Online - - Sep 23, 2009
NEW YORK - Pakistan has once again rejected United States President Barack Obama's AfPak approach that designates Afghanistan and Pakistan as a single theater of operations.
Taking matters into his own hands
Pioneer Press - - Oct 3, 2009
After being diagnosed with focal dystonia, guitarist-songwriter Billy McLaughlin learned to play with his opposite hand and found a new depth of meaning in his work.