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Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday - Washington Post

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ABC News Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will attend a memorial service in Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday for victims of a mass shooting. The White House announced the trip on Saturday. Obama is scheduled to depart on ... Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence The Associated Press Cleric: Shooting...

Obama Weighs In as House Debates Health Overhaul - New York Times

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Globe and Mail Obama Weighs In as House Debates Health Overhaul New York Times President Obama with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other House members after addressing the House Democratic Caucus on Capitol Hill on Saturday. By CARL HULSE and ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON — President Obama traveled to the Capitol on Saturday to ... Democrats expect vote today on healthcare Los Angeles Times...

NATO Airstrike Killed 7 Afghan Soldiers, Officials Say - New York Times

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Telegraph.co.uk NATO Airstrike Killed 7 Afghan Soldiers, Officials Say New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Defense Ministry and local officials in Badghis Province said on Saturday that seven members of the Afghan security forces had been killed in a NATO airstrike the day before that was part of an effort ... Afghan officials say NATO airstrike killed soldiers, civilians Washington...

With the Berlin Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions Fade - New York Times

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Reuters India With the Berlin Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions Fade New York Times BERLIN — “The Quiz of the Germans,” a lighthearted entry amid a crush of serious examinations of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, pitted three West German celebrities seated behind the sloping hood of an old ... Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall The Associated...

Islam and Fort Hood - Chicago Tribune

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ABC News Islam and Fort Hood Chicago Tribune Conservatives have been quick to trumpet the fact that the alleged killer at Fort Hood, Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is a Muslim--the implication being that Muslims are inherently untrustworthy, hostile to America, at odds with civilized norms of ... us Army gunman's act "impossible" - grandfather Reuters Obama Reminds Nation of Military's Diversity...

The many faces of Jim Carrey - Los Angeles Times

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guardian.co.uk The many faces of Jim CarreyLos Angeles TimesIn the latest retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," a CGI-animated film using motion-capture technology, Carrey is almost unrecognizable as Scrooge (in four different stages of life) and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to …'A Christmas Carol' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To KnowMTV.com'Disney's...

This week's New York Times Bestsellers (November 3rd)

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In hardcover: Charlaine Harris' A Touch of Dead is down six positions, ending its third week on the charts at number 12. For more info about this title: Canada , USA , Europe . R. A. Salvatore's The Ghost King is down two spots, finishing its third week on the prestigious list at number 19. For more info about this title: Canada , USA , Europe . Joe Schreiber's Star Wars: Death Troopers debuts at number...

Why won't Obama give you a job? - Washington Post

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Indian Express Why won't Obama give you a job? Washington Post By Alec macgillis To hear President Obama tell it, he's been busy creating jobs since taking office. The $787 billion stimulus package, he said last winter, would "save or create 3.5 million jobs." The White House is touting reports from recipients of ... Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world The Associated Press...

New York Times: Obama healthcare plan would provide tax relief for gay domestic partners

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The New York Times on Saturday reports that President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan includes tax relief for gay couples: Supporters of gay rights have long been trying to change the tax treatment of health benefits provided by employers to the...

All About Mises, from the Wall Street Journal

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From last evening in the Wall Street Journal, a very good piece. Nothing new for readers of Mises.org but still very encouraging. The Man Who Predicted the Depression Ludwig von Mises explained how government-induced credit expansions led to imbalances in...

USA TODAY: Vulnerable Democratic freshman abandon the health care bill….

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USA TODAY: Vulnerable Democratic freshman abandon the health care bill.

The Seattle Times: Apple’s MobileMe comes of age; now worth the price

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Apple has finally assembled a set of features for its hosted MobileMe service that makes it worth its subscription fee...

Movie review: Ann Hornaday on 'The Box' - Washington Post

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CBC.ca Movie review: Ann Hornaday on 'The Box'Washington PostA TOUGH DECISION: James Marsden and Cameron Diaz. (Dale Robinette/warner Bros. Via Associated Press) By Ann Hornaday Between "Donnie Darko," "Southland Tales" and now "The Box," Newport News native Richard Kelly is becoming the cinematic poet laureate …'The Box'Los Angeles TimesJames Marsden and Cameron...

Michael Jackson's father seeks allowance from singer's estate - Los Angeles Times

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BBC News Michael Jackson's father seeks allowance from singer's estateLos Angeles TimesJoe Jackson, 81, says he has living expenses exceeding $20000 a month. His attorney says the family patriarch doesn't have a regular income and was dependent on his son's money. Joe Jackson says his monthly expenses include $5000 for hotels and air …Jackson's father seeks [...]

Virtual Goods Start Bringing Real Paydays (New York Times)

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New York Times: Virtual Goods Start Bringing Real Paydays — SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Valley may have discovered the perfect business: charging real money for products that do not exist. — These so-called virtual goods, like a $1 illustration of a Champagne bottle on Facebook or the $2.50 Halloween costume …

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