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Terror Attempt Seen as Man Tries to Ignite Device on Jet
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A Nigerian man tried to ignite an explosive device as a jet landed in Detroit on Friday in what is believed to be ?an attempted act of terrorism,? according to a White House official.
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26/12/2009 07:53 AM
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Catholic Group Supports Senate on Abortion Aid
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The nation?s Catholic hospitals have apparently split with bishops on an abortion-financing compromise in the health overhaul, offering cover for some Democrats.
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26/12/2009 07:50 AM
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At Tiny Rates, Saving Money Costs Investors
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Extremely low interest rates on savings accounts have been hard on the elderly and others on fixed incomes.
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26/12/2009 05:46 AM
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War Without Borders: Along U.S.-Mexico Border, a Torrent of Illicit Cash
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As the U.S. has clamped down on sophisticated money-laundering schemes, drug money is being smuggled the old-fashioned way.
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26/12/2009 05:38 AM
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Bumpy Journey to Rebuild Aceh After Tsunami
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Five years on, an American highway project in the Indonesian province reveals the myriad problems, as well as achievements, of the reconstruction effort.
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26/12/2009 10:38 AM
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Earth-Friendly Elements, Mined Destructively
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Some renewable energy technologies rely on a group of elements called rare earths, but they mainly come from environmentally damaging mines in China.
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26/12/2009 11:40 AM
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Russia?s Aspirations in Mideast Are Unrealized
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Russia planned to sponsor a peace conference, but the proposal has never gotten off the ground.
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26/12/2009 12:03 PM
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For First Time, Minority Vote Was a Majority
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Black, Hispanic and Asian residents made up a majority of voters in last month?s mayoral election in New York.
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26/12/2009 06:18 AM
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Clashes With Police Reported in Iran
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A reformist website said riot police fired tear gas to disperse opposition supporters in Tehran who used a religious commemoration on Saturday to revive protests.
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26/12/2009 10:33 AM
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Snowboarding Veteran Is Still the One to Beat
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Kelly Clark, who is seeking her second gold in Vancouver, manages to sail mostly below the pop-culture radar.
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26/12/2009 05:18 AM
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