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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:14 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:33:44 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:32:08 -0500

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500

Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:04:59 -0500

Madoff had $173 million in checks ready, U.S. says
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Accused swindler Bernard Madoff had signed checks totaling more than $173 million in his office desk ready to be sent out before his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Jury begins deliberations in case against ex-Orange County sheriff ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of a former Southern California sheriff accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for the power of his office. The deliberations began ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Gavin Creel set to play Claude in B'way's 'Hair' - WTOP Radio
In this image released by the O&M Company, actor Gavin Creel is shown. Creel will play the pivotal role of the Claude in "Hair," the quintessential 1960s "tribal love-rock musical." The show begins preview performances March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:58:00 GMT

Harrell to ask for commission audit - Charleston Post & Courier
GREENVILLE — The speaker of the South Carolina House says he'll ask the Legislative Audit Council to review the Employment Security Commission. Bobby Harrell said Tuesday in a meeting with editors and reporters from The Greenville News that he will ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Obama wants to wait on digital TV - Charleston Daily Mail
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting. In a letter to key lawmakers, transition team co-chair John Podesta warned Thursday that too many Americans ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:08:00 GMT

'What can I offer Raju at this juncture' - Times of India
BAPATLA: Retired engineer D S Raju, living in a remote village Khajipalem near Bapatla in Guntur district, received an unexpected phone call in the early hours of Wednesday. He was neither expecting nor waiting for such a call at that odd hour. Well ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:55:17 GMT

Municipal snow and ice removal explained
Snow removal generally begins as soon as it is practical after a storm. A number of elements, including the following, are taken into consideration before snow removal operations are initiated: public safety, ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:57 GMT

'Tis the voting
I know you've all been waiting anxiously to see which 25 'Tis the Season contest entries made the cut ... and here they are.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:48 GMT

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Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. To soften rocks or bend a knotted oak.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:40 GMT

Nadal loses, Federer advances at Qatar Open
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:54:26 GMT

Nadal Loses, Federer Advances at Qatar O
Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 . The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five ...

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