Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Landslides Trap Scores in Indonesia; Tsunami Unleashes Havoc in ... - Washington Post


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Landslides Trap Scores in Indonesia; Tsunami Unleashes Havoc in ...

Washington Post


A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean near the island of Samoa sent people fleeing to higher ground to escape rapidly rising waters. About 100 people were killed and dozens remain missing after the massive waves landed. ...


Second earthquake hits stricken Sumatra

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Sumatra toll 'more than thousands'

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Australian surfers missing after Sumatra quake

ABC Online


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

Iran Conducts New Tests of Mid-Range Missiles - New York Times


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Iran Conducts New Tests of Mid-Range Missiles

New York Times


PARIS â€" Locked in a deepening dispute with the United States and its  »


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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009

World Powers To Demand \'Unfettered Access\' to Iran Nuclear Site - Voice of America


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World Powers To Demand 'Unfettered Access' to Iran Nuclear Site

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By VOA News The United States and five other world powers are planning to demand what they c »


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Friday, September 25, 2009

From Smiling Coffee Vendor to Terror Suspect - New York Times


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From Smiling Coffee Vendor to Terror Suspect

New York Times


This article was reported by Simon Akam, Alison Leigh Cowan, Michael Wilson and Karen Zraick, and written by Mr. Wilson. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post, via Associated Press Najibullah Zazi in Colorado, where officials say he bought materials to make a ...


Suspected terrorist may have planned 9/11 anniversary attack

Los Angeles Times


Terror suspect planned to attack on September 11, prosecutor says

CNN


What's behind string of terror plots

Christian Science Monitor


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Thursday, September 24, 2009

US spells out terror plot case against Afghan - Omaha World-Herald


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US spells out terror plot case against Afghan

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« National AP NEW YORK (AP) â€" An Afghan immigrant living in Colorado plotted for more than a year to detonate homemade bombs in the United States, had recently bought chemicals for bombs from beauty supply stores, and was looking for “urgent” help in ...


Source: NYPD commander in terror probe transferred

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An Afghan-Born Man Is Indicted For Possible Terrorist Acts

Voice of America


US charges Afghan-born man with bombing plot

Reuters


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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ahmadinejad at UN: Iran ready to work with other nations - CNN


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Ahmadinejad at UN: Iran ready to work with other nations

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(CNN) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that his country is committed to helping build a durable peace and security worldwide based on justice, spirituality and dignity. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the 64th ...


Ahmadinejad Assails West for 'Despicable Forms of Intimidation'

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Eight People Dead in Southeast Floods - New York Times


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Eight People Dead in Southeast Floods

New York Times


A flooded road in Atlanta on Tuesday. Gov. Sonny Purdue declared a state of emergency in 17 counties. More Photos > By ROBBIE BROWN and LIZ ROBBINS ATLANTA â€" Rescuers glided through several city neighborhoods in fishing boats and canoes on Tuesday, ...


Flooded Georgia hopes worst is over

Los Angeles Times


9 deaths blamed on Southeast storm; flood lingers

The Associated Press


Severe US flooding kills 7 in Georgia

Reuters


Atlanta Journal Constitution -Bloomberg -CNN


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Monday, September 21, 2009

Obama gets personal on the \'Late Show with David Letterman\' - Los Angeles Times


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Obama gets personal on the 'Late Show with David Letterman'

Los Angeles Times


The president reveals a bit of information about his daughters' schooling and social life, and about a recent date night with the first lady. But he did talk some politics. By Christi Parsons Reporting from New York - After breezing through a battery ...


For a President in the Big Apple, a Heart-Shaped Potato

New York Times


Obama to Dave: 'I was actu »


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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Obama to meet Middle East leaders - BBC News


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Obama to meet Middle East leaders

BBC News


President Barack Obama will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday to try to relaunch peace talks. Mr Obama will first hold separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House ...


Obama to hold joint meeting with Netanyahu, Abbas

Reuters


Obama set for Netanyahu-Abbas talks

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Obama, Abbas, Netanyahu to meet

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Obama says race not the main reason for criticism - Boston Globe


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Obama says race not the main reason for criticism

Boston Globe


President Obama wanted to talk about his health care proposals, but in the early excerpts released of the five interviews he taped today for broadcast Sunday, race was the focus. Obama was asked about former President Jimmy Carter's assertion this week ...


Obama Says Race Is 'Not the Overriding Issue Here'

New York Times


Obama: Health care anger not motivated by his race

The Associated Press


US Hispanics riled over immigrants' healthcare exclusion

Reuters


Washington Post -U.S. News & World Report -Christian Science Monitor


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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Obama junks Bush\'s European missile defense plan - The Associated Press


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Obama junks Bush's European missile defense plan

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama abruptly canceled a long-planned missile shield for Eastern Europe on Thursday, replacing a Bush-era project that was bitterly opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against a growing threat ...


Missile Defense Decision Draws Praise, Criticism from US LawmakersVoice of America


Medvedev Welcomes Obama's 'Responsible' Missile Shield Decision

Bloomberg


A New Nuclear-Arms Race

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Healthcare plan could help states with Medicaid - Reuters


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Healthcare plan could help states with Medicaid

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - States may receive more money from the US government for the Medicaid program for the poor under the Senate Finance Committee chairman's healthcare reform proposal released on Wednesday. The $856 billion legislation, ...


Baucus Unveils $856 Billion Health-Care Legislation

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Obama Seeks Support From Labor for Health Overhaul - Wall Street Journal


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Obama Seeks Support From Labor for Health Overhaul

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Sunday, September 13, 2009

House may vote on formal rebuke for Rep. Wilson outburst - USA Today


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House may vote on formal rebuke for Rep. Wilson outburst

USA Today


FOX News Sunday via AP By Kathy Kiely, USA TODAY WASHINGTON â€" The House of Representatives appears headed for a vote to form »


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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Important Objectives Ahead for Obama - Washington Post


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Important Objectives Ahead for Obama

Washington Post


The most immediate task at hand for President Obama in his drive to win enactment of health care legislation is to bring members of his own party together behind a single piece of legislation. That is the first step toward a more important ...


Seeking to Woo the Insured, Obama Cites Risk of Losing Coverage

Ne! w York Times


Obama: More uninsured than you think

CNN


In radio address, Obama cites risk of losing health coverage

Los Angeles Times


The Associated Press -W »


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Friday, September 11, 2009

Coast Guard Training Exercise Stirs Confusion at Pentagon Rite - New York Times


Coast Guard Training Exercise Stirs Confusion at Pentagon Rite

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" A Coast Guard training exercise in the Potomac River near the Pentagon stirred alarm and confusion on Friday morning around the time and the place that President Obama was observing the eighth anniversary of the Sept. ...


Training Exercise on Potomac Creates Media Frenzy

Washington Post


Coast Guard to review exercise after Potomac security scare

CNN


US marks 9/11 amid shooting scare

BBC News


Atlantic Online -Newsday -The Associated Press


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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Obama Cites Rising Uninsured in Follow-Up to Speech - New York Times


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Obama Cites Rising Uninsured in Follow-Up to Speech

New York Times


President Obama spoke about health care reform at the White House on Thursday. More Photos > By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and JEFF ZELENY WASHINGTON â€" President Obama, seeking to buttress his case for the kind of comprehensive health care overhaul that has ...


Biden: Health Care Bill 'Before Thanksgiving'

Washington Post


Obama tells supporters that it's time for action on healthcare

Los Angeles Times


Obama begins the post-speech phase of his health care campaign

USA Today


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Obama lays out boundaries for healthcare overhaul - Los Angeles Times


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Obama lays out boundaries for healthcare overhaul

Los Angeles Times


Obama says in a TV interview that he wants legislation passed this year and that it must include basic principles or he will not sign it. A 'public option' must not add to the deficit, he insists. By Mark Silva Reporting from Washington - President ...


Obama's health care speech is important, not decisive

USA Today


Texas student mentioned in president's speech

Houston Chronicle


What Obama Should Say Tonight

New York Times


The Associated Press -Newsday -msnbc.com


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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Obama urges students to accept responsibility - Los Angeles Times


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Obama urges students to accept responsibility

Los Angeles Times


In a speech that set off a political furor among some conservatives, the president tells children they must 'put in the hard work it takes to succeed.' By Michael Muskal President Obama stressed responsibility today as he welcomed students back for the ...


Obama Delivers Controversial School Speech

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Obama\'s Back-to-School Controversy - ABC News


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Obama's Back-to-School Controversy

ABC News


Some Republicans and conservative critics blasted President Obama for playing politics with America's school children and planning to beam his back-to-school speech into classrooms  »


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Sunday, September 6, 2009

White House Adviser on \'Green Jobs\' Resigns - New York Times


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White House Adviser on 'Green Jobs' Resigns

New York Times


Van Jones resigned as the White House's environmental jobs “czar” on Saturday, after weeks of controversy over his past comments and affiliations had slowly escalated. Mr. Jones at an energy summit in Las Vegas in August. ...


White House Adviser Van Jones Resigns Amid Controversy

Washington Post!


Jones Resigns as Obama Aide, Citing 'Smear' Campaign

Bloomberg


Dean: Jones' Resignation a 'Loss for the Country'

FOXNews


The Associated Press -Examiner.com -ABC News


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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Politics of fear are still with us - Salt Lake Tribune


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Politics of fear are still with us

Salt Lake Tribune


So President Obama wants to talk to kids about education. The political right is horrified. It's not only a socialist plot, they say, it's illegal. Even worse, the president is trying to steal the children's minds in some scenario in which a live video ...


Obama's back-to-school message is responsibility

The Associated Press


State quiet on address by Obama

Buffalo News


Obama Talks To The Children, Ctd

Atlantic Online


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