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Court hearing held for six tied to group seeking Islamic state in USCNN International - - 18 minutes ago Detroit, Michigan (CNN) -- Six men appeared in federal court Thursday, a day after they were arrested in raids targeting an African-American Muslim group that the FBI said sought to establish an Islamic state in the United States. FBI nabs 1 of 3 fugitives in probe Detroit Free Press Swine Flu Hit Millions in Spring, Agency SaysNew York Times - - 1 hour ago There were 1.8 million to 5.7 million cases of swine flu in the country during the epidemic's first spring wave, according to a new estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. CDC: Up to 6 million swine flu cases in few months The Associated Press Clinton doubts Pakistan on al-QaedaAljazeera.net - 19 minutes ago Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has questioned Pakistan's commitment to the fight against al-Qaeda, saying she found it hard to believe that no-one in the government knows where senior figures are hiding. Video: On Pakistan's frontline - 30 Oct 09 
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UN chief urges more security for staff in Afghanistan
CNN International - - 25 minutes ago
Afghan police rush to the site of a Taliban attack on a hotel in Kabul on Wednesday. United Nations (CNN) -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is calling for additional security for UN staff in Afghanistan, citing a "dramatically escalated ...
Support Grows for Pursuit of Peace Deals With the Taliban Wall Street Journal
Yacht couple 'well and being fed'
BBC News - 1 hour ago
A couple from Kent whose yacht was seized by Somali pirates have described the moment they were taken hostage last week. Paul Chandler said that armed men had stormed the boat, stolen their valuables, and were now holding him and his wife on board a ...
EU Agrees to Czech Demand In Move to Seal Lisbon Treaty
Wall Street Journal - - 1 hour ago
BRUSSELS -- European Union leaders agreed on a deal late Thursday they hope will secure the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty by the one remaining holdout in the 27-nation bloc, Czech President Václav Klaus.
EU leaders agree on Czech treaty demands The Associated Press
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House ethics panels to probe Waters, Richardson
Los Angeles Times - - 12 minutes ago
The inquiry will focus on whether the Southern California congresswomen violated the law or House rules. Richardson's case involves Washington Mutual; Waters' a bank in which her husband owned stock.
House Ethics Committee Widens Probe of Waters Wall Street Journal
Ethics Inquiries Into Lawmakers Surface via Security Breach New York Times
Lessons from a healthy harvest
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
In her quest to teach children healthful habits, first lady Michelle Obama invited local fifth graders to help harvest the White House garden.
White House garden has 2nd major harvest The Associated Press
Admitted Qaeda Agent Receives Prison Sentence
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
A man who confessed to trying to aid Al Qaeda in the United States was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to more than eight years in prison.
8 1/2 years for al-Qaida agent Chicago Tribune
US Stocks Rally Sharply On 3Q Gross Domestic Product
Wall Street Journal - - 6 hours ago
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A better reading on third-quarter gross domestic product than was expected sent stocks sharply higher, with Wednesday's biggest decliners--Alcoa, Caterpillar and American Express--serving ...
Wall Street's GDP Turnaround Forbes
Investors rush back into stocks as economy grows The Associated Press
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Woes Won't Spark Crisis
Bloomberg - - 40 minutes ago
By Rebecca Christie and John mccormick Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said commercial real estate woes won't set off a new banking crisis, in remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago.
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Geithner: Economy Can Withstand Commercial Real-Estate Woes Wall Street Journal
Good sign for economy: Business spending is up
USA Today - - 56 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - A turnaround in business spending is offering the first hint that the private sector may be prepared to drive economic growth when the government winds down its efforts to spur consumption.
Video: White House: 3rd Qtr. Growth 'Welcome Milestone'
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Verizon's Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin!
PC World - - 3 hours ago
You may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid for another week, but you can get your name on one starting today.
AT&T to Verizon: We're improving cell coverage in SoCal Los Angeles Times
Apple delivers Apple TV 3.0 software
CNET News - - 5 hours ago
It might just be for the for the hobbyists, but Apple announced on Thursday that version 3.0 of its Apple TV software is now available for download.
Hands On with Apple TV 3.0 PC Magazine
Microsoft Haunted By Windows 7 Upgrade Issue
ChannelWeb - - 2 hours ago
By Kevin mclaughlin, channelweb Rumblings of discontent within the Windows user community are growing louder this week over Microsoft's failure to provide clear direction on the Windows 7 upgrade process.
The Real Deal 185: Road test: Windows 7 CNET News
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' grosses $7.4 million in US on opening day
Entertainment Weekly - - 9 hours ago
While This Is It's domestic gross of $7.4 million seems a bit soft for a film with such high expectations, its international opening day number of $12.7 million confirms the King of Pop's global appeal.
Jackson's 'This Is It' draws $20.1M worldwide The Associated Press
Scare up Halloween fun with these horrid Oklahoma happenings
NewsOK.com - - 47 minutes ago
BY BRANDY mcdonnell Comments 0 Dressed in a pink costume, Autumn Hibbert, 16 months, makes her way through the Oklahoma City Zoo's walkways during last year's Haunt the Zoo.
EXCLUSIVE: Heidi and Spencer Dress as Jon and Kate for Halloween
Us Magazine - 4 hours ago
"Halloween is supposed to be about scary costumes. What's scarier than Speidi Plus Eight?" Pratt, 26, tells Usmagazine.
Jon Gosselin is Turning to God, Not Nadya Suleman Actress Archives
Jon & Kate Plus Hate Pioneer Times
Visiting Tar Heels take out No. 14 Hokies
Washington Post - - 25 minutes ago
BLACKSBURG, VA. -- The Orange Effect was the theme on Thursday, so Virginia Tech's players wore orange jerseys instead of their typical home maroon.
Tar Heels-Hokies Game Review USA Today
Defense shines as Heels beat No. 14 Hokies, 20-17 The Associated Press
Fox to use Favre-Cam during Vikings-Packers game
Los Angeles Times - - 29 minutes ago
The network will have a camera dedicated to catching the movements of the current Minnesota and former Green Bay quarterback during Sunday's matchup at Lambeau Field.
Vikings have had big road wins over Pack Minneapolis Star Tribune
Live on ESPN Radio: Phillies at Yankees, World Series Game 2
ESPN - - 1 hour ago
AJ Burnett has stolen the spotlight from Pedro Martinez. The Yankees have hit a pair of solo homers. Postseason Live More WS » Eric Karabell and Peter Pascarelli recap Game 1 of the World Series, hear what Cliff Lee had to say about his impressive ...
Phillies' Lee had rough trip to park before Game 1 FOXSports.com
House Democrats mark milestone for universal healthcare
Los Angeles Times - 45 minutes ago
After decades of failed efforts, and months of work negotiating compromises with wavering party members, leaders release legislation that is expected to win the 218 votes necessary.
House Democrats roll out legislation to extend health care to millions Minneapolis Star Tribune
Dogs, cats help in breast cancer fight
USA Today - 10 hours ago
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, it's a good time to recognize our furry friends' contributions to the cause.
Diet, Exercise Thwart Diabetes: Study
U.S. News & World Report - - 14 hours ago
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 (healthday News) -- Diet and exercise can keep diabetes at bay for a decade, cutting the risk for the disease by more than a third in the most susceptible people, a new study finds.
Lifestyle changes may be the best way to delay diabetes Los Angeles Times
We Are in the Mother of All Carry Trades: Roubini
CNBC - - Oct 26, 2009
Most investors follow the same strategy of borrowing in dollars and investing in assets across the world and when the greenback's downward trend will reverse, there may be a crash in global assets, Nouriel Roubini, Chairman, RGE Monitor, ...
Cancers Can Vanish Without Treatment, but How?
New York Times - - Oct 26, 2009
Call it the arrow of cancer. Like the arrow of time, it was supposed to point in one direction. Cancers grew and worsened. Share your thoughts on this column at the Well blog.
The secret diary of Sarah Palin's ghostwriter
Salon - - Oct 25, 2009
A sexual fantasy about Keith Olbermann? Joe Biden nightmares? "Going Rogue" co-author Lynn Vincent tells all By Steve Almond Former Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov.
Police: 'Jane Doe' emptied bank account before surfacing in NYC
CNN - - Oct 26, 2009
New York (CNN) -- The teen who mysteriously turned up in New York with apparent amnesia emptied her bank account and left behind "everything" before she left her home in Washington, police told CNN.
The Human Body Is Built for Distance
New York Times (blog) - - Oct 26, 2009
BASIC FOOTWEAR Arnulfo Quimare, a Tarahumara Indian who is a champion distance runner, laces up his sandals for a 50-mile race on canyon trails.