Israel claims 130 Hamas fighters killed
As the Israeli military surrounded densely populated Gaza City on Tuesday, it says it has killed 130 Hamas fighters since beginning a ground offensive over the weekend.
CNN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:24:47 EST
Obama says his plan with tax cuts to get quick OK (AP)
AP - President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers w...
yahoo.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:43:41 GMT
Israeli troops deepen push into Gaza
GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces pressed closer and into cities in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday despite new international calls for a ceasefire in an 11-day-old conflict in which hundreds of Palestinians have been killed.
Reuters Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:59:31 -0500
Toyota to shut plants
TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp will shut all its factories in Japan for 11 days to combat a global slowdown that is not only hitting company profits but could, a report says, unleash a wave of social unrest in China.
Reuters Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:53:08 -0500
New Congress set to convene with economy in focus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. Congress convenes on Tuesday under pressure to deal with a worsening economy by passing a stimulus package that Barack Obama could sign into law soon after being sworn in as president.
Reuters Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:18:23 -0500
Gaza Civilian Toll Rises; Diplomats Seek Truce
Gaza's civilian toll rises as diplomats make a desperate push for cease-fire
ABC News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:18:12 -0500
Obama Gets Ready for His Washington Closeup
The President-elect arrives, attended by pre-Inauguration hoopla. But the hard work won't wait
Time Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:05:00 EST
Despite Pummeling in Gaza, Hamas Thinks It Has the Upper Hand
The radical movement is holding back key military assets, believing Israel will be pressured to accept a cease-fire - and Hamas plans to win the resulting peace
Time Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:10:00 EST
Opening Day for America's Enormous New Embassy in Iraq
It is meant to symbolize a new era, but its heavy security portends otherwise.
Time Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:10:00 EST
Bush to establish 3 marine monuments in Pacific
The home of a giant land crab, a sunken island ringed by pink-colored coral, and equatorial waters teeming with sharks and other predators are being designated national marine monuments by President George W. Bush in the largest marine conservation effort ...
San Francisco Chronicle Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:06:45 PST
Burris making personal bid to join the new Senate
Although he calls himself a senator, Roland Burris has found little support among fellow Democrats in his effort to take the Senate seat to which embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed him. The Senate was scheduled to convene at noon Tuesday wit...
San Francisco Chronicle Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:04:45 PST
Franken claims victory as lawsuit looms
The Minnesota State Canvassing Board today certified Senate recount results that show Democrat Al Franken ousting Republican Norm Coleman by some 225 votes. "I'm ready to get to work," Franken said. Coleman's campaign, which contends the recount should hav...
CNN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:53:51 EST
Gaza horrors sow seeds for future violence
Children in Gaza and Israel say they are frightened, having witnessed terrible images of tragedy during the conflict. Psychiatrists worry that the violence will sow the seeds for future violence.
CNN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:51:24 EST
Steve Jobs has ''hormone imbalance''
APPLE'S iconic chief executive Steve Jobs is being treated for a "hormone imbalance" but will remain head of the company.
Australian IT Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:40:00 GMT
Sony boss ready to combat old guard
Sony is on the brink of a major upheaval that could include job cuts and sweeping changes to management and manufacturing processes.
Australian IT Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:20:00 GMT
Blue skies for Webjet
AIRFARE portal Webjet is predicting increased profit this financial year on the back of a 14 per cent rise in first-half revenue.
Australian IT Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT
Study: 600,000 Women Get Unneeded Biopsies
Every year, an estimated 1.6 million woman get breast biopsies. A new study suggests that nearly 600,000 of those women are getting unnecessary surgical procedures when a less-invasive procedure is proven - and cheaper - Jon LaPook reports.
CBS News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:02 EST
Arab leaders meet to present Gaza resolution
European Union delegations aimed at defusing tensions and re-establishing a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza poured into the region Monday.
CNN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:30:47 EST
Kennedy missteps might not trip her up in the end
Caroline Kennedy's missteps and halting speech patterns have been replayed endlessly since she announced her bid to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate. News articles nationwide, editorials and endless political blogs called her not ready for...
San Francisco Chronicle Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:18:55 PST
Obama to Meet Congress Leaders on Economy
Stimulus plan may not be ready by Jan.20, as Obama wanted.
ABC News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:46:09 -0500
Obama CIA pick displeases Dem senator
Leon Panetta, chief of staff in Bill Clinton's White House, will be President-elect Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA, two Democratic officials told CNN Monday. The same officials said that retired Adm. Dennis Blair, who formerly headed the Navy's Paci...
CNN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:09:17 EST
Gaza Hospital In Crisis
As the invasion of Gaza by Israeli troops continues, conditions are getting worse by the day. There's no power and little drinking water, and the main hospital in Gaza City is unable to provide relief, Richard Roth reports.
CBS News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:30:02 EST
Witness to Racism: What Would You Do?
Customers see deli clerk make racist comments and all have different reactions.
ABC News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:49:56 -0500
Cries from Gaza: 'Difficult for anybody to imagine ...'
"Listen, listen to this!" shouts Fida Qishta as the crackling of rockets is heard over her phone receiver. She has gotten little sleep during the past 10 days as Israel continues its attacks on her homeland, Gaza. For what Qishta cannot put into words, the...
CNN Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:30:33 EST
Judge: Religion aside, monkey meat needs permit
A federal judge in Brooklyn has rejected a Liberian woman's argument that she had religious reasons for smuggling endangered ...
USAtoday.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:14:05 GMT
Economy: Will Obama's Stimulus Plan Work?
Will Obama's stimulus plan really work?
Newsweek Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:21:09 GMT
MySpace Medical: How to Help At-Risk Teens Online
A new study suggests that parents and health-care professionals can use social-networking sites to curb risky teen behavior.
Newsweek Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:55:04 GMT
PHOTOS: Israel's Attack in Gaza
In response to militant rockets, Israel rains missiles, bombs on Gaza targets.
ABC News Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:17:56 -0500
Vegas beer pong competition gets (almost) serious
Don't let the smell of beer and the rock music fool you: Beer pong is a serious game. Some dare say a sport.
USAtoday.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:03:48 GMT
Calif. Supreme Court Will Hear Case Challenging In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
The California Supreme Court will consider the legality of granting in-state tuition to illegal aliens attending public colleges, potentially setting a national precedent for nine other states that allow the same discount.
CNSnews.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:02:00 GMT
'We Need Stimulus Now!' American Steel Makers Tell Obama
Hard-hit steel makers, facing a dramatic downturn in orders and massive layoffs, want President-elect Obama to mandate that infrastructure projects use American steel as a condition of his proposed economic stimulus plan.
CNSnews.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:15:00 GMT
Most, But Not All, Deadly VX Nerve Agent Destroyed
The U.S. Army, which announced it has destroyed most of it's stockpile of VX nerve agent, has yet another cache of the WMD that it hasn't even begun to deactivate.
CNSnews.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:15:00 GMT
Confidence In Auto Makers Up After Bailout
The latest numbers on new car sales are expected to confirm a dismal December, and analysts are estimating a 39 percent decline over 2007, but not all the news is gloomy, reports CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller.
CBS News Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:00:02 EST
A Plan of Attack For Middle East Peace
With Gaza in flames, the prospects for a Middle East deal seem minuscule. But there is a way out, and both sides know what they must do.
Newsweek Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:49:14 GMT
Chickens given roosts in urban backyards
He is among the growing number of city dwellers across the country choosing chickens as pets raising them for eggs that proponents ...
USAtoday.com Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:56:07 GMT
The Water Sonnets (Paperback) newly tagged ''news''
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Colorlines (Magazine) newly tagged ''news''
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Mother Jones (Magazine) newly tagged ''news''
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CBC.ca Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:52:08 GMT
'What Would You Do?' Returns in January!
Watch new episodes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET.
ABC News Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:01:52 -0500
Atlantic Monthly (Magazine) newly tagged ''news''
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CBC.ca Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:16:26 GMT
Fodeo 2008 DVD Time Capsule - Available January 1, 2009! newly tagged ''news''
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CBC.ca Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:48:08 GMT
Re-enact Your Own Version of 'Meet the Parents'
"Primetime" is looking for participants for a future show.
ABC News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:50:25 -0500
Panetta Chosen as C.I.A. Chief in Surprise Step
The choice of Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of staff, to head the intelligence agency raised questions about his relevant experience.
The New York Times
Obama Seeks Wide Support in Congress for Stimulus
President-elect Barack Obama is working to build a bipartisan coalition to endorse his plan of tax cuts and new spending.
The New York Times
Israel Deepens Gaza Incursion as Toll Mounts
As European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants.
The New York Times
Obama Pitches Stimulus To Skeptical House GOP
During visit to Capitol Hill, president-elect works to reassure Republicans and seeks their input about massive economic stimulus package.
The Washington Post Tue Jan 6 12:00 EST 2009
Teams Play the Blame Game
Richardson, Obama camps exchange comments over disclosure of information about investigation.
The Washington Post Tue Jan 6 12:00 EST 2009
Friendly Fire Kills Israeli Soldiers
Israel brushes aside effort by European envoys to broker a cease-fire even as casualties mount.
The Washington Post Tue Jan 6 12:00 EST 2009
To Obama Girls, Day 1 Is Here
Malia and Sasha Obama begin classes at Sidwell Friends under watchful eyes of, well, everyone.
The Washington Post Tue Jan 6 12:00 EST 2009
Putin Orders Further Gas Cuts
Russia's decision to deepen fuel embargo to Ukraine creates supply disruptions for rest of Europe.
The Washington Post Tue Jan 6 12:00 EST 2009
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