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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 16:36:27 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that 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 18:09:57 -0500

Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT

SHOOTING BY OAKLAND OFFICER SPARKS ANGER - New York Post
Heavy police presence greeted Bay Area Rapid Transit commuters Thursday, a day after more than 100 people were arrested in violent protests over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a transit police officer. At least three cars were set on ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Baltimore councilwoman, developer charged - United Press International
BALTIMORE, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A Baltimore councilwoman has been charged with allegedly taking a bribe from a developer who was also indicted. Helen Holton, who headed the committee dealing with tax breaks, and Ronald Lipscomb were named in an indictment ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:46:00 GMT

TODAY: Obama says Congress must act boldly and now on economy - Charleston Daily Mail
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama implored Congress to "act boldly and act now'' on Thursday to fix an economy growing perilously weaker, and leading lawmakers set an informal goal of mid-February for enacting tax cuts and government ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Draft report: Vote on Blagojevich impeachment - MSNBC
LIVE VIDEO: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich holds a news conference to name former Illinois Atty. Gen. Roland Burris as President-elect Barack Obama's senate replacement. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A draft report from the Illinois House committee ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Burke, Bennett file briefs in ongoing mayor debate - WTHI
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The legal battle continues to heat up for the Terre Haute mayor's office. Both current Mayor Duke Bennett and former mayor Kevin Burke appealed the Indiana Court of Appeals decision in November. Now, they've filed new ...

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:09:48 GMT

City unveils employment program to help homeless
As part of their continued battle against homelessness, city officials have announced a new employment program aimed at helping people become self-sufficient. Mayor Mark Boughton said the city's welfare ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:09:41 GMT

Ice storm strikes hard in area
As winds kicked up to 20 mph at midnight Wednesday, what had been a difficult day for Ridgefield, Danbury and Newtown became even more severe.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:09:30 GMT

Shooting of 3 teens in Orange prompts officials to visit high school
In Orange schools, a district working to transform its image, officials and students today dealt with the aftermath of a shooting in which a 15-year-old basketball player was shot.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:09:10 GMT

HUD turns over control of Miami-Dade agency
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday returned control of the Miami-Dade housing agency to the county, ending a temporary takeover that began more than a year ago.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:08:37 GMT

Former Assemblyman Willie Brown dies at age 68
Politicians across the state are remembering Willie B. Brown, the longtime Assemblyman from Newark who died Monday.

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