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Family in balloon-boy drama to be reinterviewed, sheriff says

Los Angeles Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
Though the Colorado sheriff says he doesn't believe the incident was a hoax, a remark make by the 6-year-old child during a CNN interview has 'raised everyone's level of skepticism.

Obama, urging service, says government can't do it all

Reuters - Matt Spetalnick, Eric Walsh - ‎1 hour ago‎
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama joined former President George HW Bush on Friday in issuing a renewed call to public service, saying government alone cannot solve all America's problems.

Delay Undercuts H1N1 Vaccine Campaign

Wall Street Journal - Betsy Mckay, Jeanne Whalen - ‎37 minutes ago‎
Some deliveries of swine flu vaccine will be delayed this month, in the latest complication for health officials in mounting a massive immunization campaign as the disease continues to spread.

Israel Condemns UN War Crimes Resolution

Voice of America - Robert Berger - ‎3 hours ago‎
Israel comdemns the United Nations Human Rights Council's approval of the Goldstone Report which accuses Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas of war crimes during the Gaza conflict in January.

Will Taliban attacks in Pakistan sway Obama's war decision?

Christian Science Monitor - Howard LaFranchi - ‎2 hours ago‎
The spate of attacks by the Taliban in Pakistan is likely to factor into President Obama's ongoing review of Afghanistan policy.

Afghan War Debate Endangers US Troops - Veterans

New York Times - Sue Pleming, Steve Holland - ‎21 hours ago‎
By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US veterans criticized President Barack Obama's lengthy review of Afghan war strategy, saying on Thursday the drawn-out debate in Washington was a direct threat to troops and the nation's defence.
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La. governor, senator call for ouster of JP over interracial marriage issue

USA Today - ‎6 minutes ago‎
Update at 8:13 pm ET: Louisiana's governor and a US senator today have called for the ouster of the justice of the peace who refused to marry an interracial couple, saying his actions clearly broke the law, the Associated Press reports.

The Daily Walk of Shame: "Unbiased" Health Insurance Industry Report

msnbc.com - Jordan DiPietro - ‎10 hours ago‎
By Jordan dipietro This new Motley Fool series examines things that just aren't right in the world of finance and investing. Here's what's got us riled today.

Federal Deficit Soars to a Record $1.4 Trillion

Washington Post - Lori Montgomery, Neil Irwin - ‎59 minutes ago‎
The federal budget deficit soared to a record $1.4 trillion in the fiscal year that ended in September, a chasm of red ink unequaled in the post-war era that threatens to complicate the most ambitious goals of the ...

Dow can't hold 10000

CNNMoney.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Investors disappointed by the most recent quarterly financial reports send stocks lower Friday, but the week ends up a winner. By Alexandra Twin, CNNMoney.

Billionaire hedge fund manager arrested over alleged insider trading

guardian.co.uk - ‎17 minutes ago‎
As a billionaire hedge fund manager, Raj Rajaratnam wooed Wall Street for years with his talent for picking high-flying technology stocks.

UPDATE 1-US Congress calls on bofa directors to testify-source

Reuters - Rachelle Younglai, Joe Rauch - ‎1 hour ago‎
WASHINGTON/CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Two Bank of America (BAC.N) directors have been asked to testify before Congress on the bank's acquisition of Merrill Lynch and ensuing fallout, a source familiar with the ...

Reporters' Roundtable: What Windows 7 means

CNET News - Rafe Needleman - ‎2 hours ago‎
Is Windows 7 just Vista done right, or is it a real departure for Microsoft? This week on the Roundtable, we discuss what Windows 7 means for the industry as well as its impact on vendors like Apple and Google--with special guests ...
Unboxing Windows 7 PC Magazine

In-App Feature Could Keep More Apps on iPhone

PC World - Jacqueline Emigh - ‎2 hours ago‎
While Apple's new in-app purchase feature for iPhones is being widely touted as an anti-piracy measure, Apple's more overarching motive seems to be that of keeping the iPhone at the development forefront for the coolest new apps for mobile users.

NASA moon crash did kick up debris plume as hoped

Los Angeles Times - John Johnson Jr - ‎15 minutes ago‎
Images are released showing that the lunar mission may be more successful than it first appeared. Scientists are 'are blown away by the data returned.

'Where the Wild Things Are' tames most critics

Los Angeles Times - ‎5 hours ago‎
"Where the Wild Things Are" is only the third feature film from helmer Spike Jonze. A darling of the critics, Jonze was lauded by many of them today for his decade-long commitment to bringing the beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak to the screen.

Lawsuit: Jon Used Kids as Pawns in Contract Dispute

People Magazine - Nicole Weisensee Egan - ‎2 hours ago‎
When Jon Gosselin decided to pull his kids from Jon and Kate Plus 8 last month, he said it was for their well-being because he and his wife were going through a divorce.

Michael Lohan on 'Maury Povich Show': 'There's nothing left of' Lindsay

New York Daily News - Nicole Carter - ‎5 hours ago‎
Michael Lohan recently announced he was going to stage an intervention to help Lindsay kick her alleged prescription drug habit. Michael Lohan says he can't even look at his famous daughter Lindsay.

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 Dodgers Rally to Even Series

New York Times - Billy Witz - ‎44 minutes ago‎
LOS ANGELES - Turning back the clock with a masterful performance, Pedro Martinez handed the Phillies a commanding lead in the National League Championship Series.

Burnett ready for weight of Game 2 start

MLB.com - Anthony DiComo - ‎25 minutes ago‎
By Anthony dicomo / MLB.com NEW YORK -- Now that the matter of postseason experience is behind AJ Burnett, the Yankees' Game 2 starter in the American League Championship Series can look ahead to other things.

In His Wife, Weis Has a Blocker of Criticism

New York Times - Chris Hine - ‎6 hours ago‎
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - When Notre Dame wins - and especially when the Irish lose - Maura Weis hears about it. With each loss comes a barrage of negativity that Mrs.

FDA oks New HPV Vaccine Cervarix

WebMD - Miranda Hitti - ‎3 hours ago‎
Oct. 16, 2009 -- The FDA today approved the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Cervarix for use in girls and young women ages 10-25 to help prevent cervical cancer.

Minnesota Pigs Tested for H1N1, May Be First in US

Bloomberg - Whitney McFerron - ‎1 hour ago‎
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Three pigs from the Minnesota state fair have been “tentatively identified” as having swine flu in what may be the first US cases of the H1N1 virus among domestic livestock.

Breast cancer walk goes forward at beach, rain or shine

Newsday - Lauren Cioffi - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Light rain, 40-degree temperatures and 20-mph winds are in the forecast, but those conditions won't stop Sunday's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park.

Saudis Seek Payments for Any Drop in Oil Revenues

New York Times - Jad Mouawad, Andrew C. Revkin - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
Saudi Arabia is trying to enlist other oil-producing countries to support a provocative idea: if wealthy countries reduce their oil consumption to combat global warming, they should pay compensation to oil producers.

HP jump-starting Compaq brand with ultra-cheap machines

Yahoo! Tech - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
Remember Compaq? Hewlett-Packard acquired the venerable computer company way back in 2002, but it's kept the name alive as a secondary brand ever since, mainly relegating Compaq to overseas markets (Compaq is particularly popular in Asia) and as ...

Schein 9: It's ugly and crowded at bottom of NFL

FOXSports.com - Adam Schein - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
Adam Schein hosts the Sirius Blitz on Sirius NFL Radio from 11-3 ET. He also co-hosts Loudmouths on Sports Net New York every weeknight at 6 ET.

Op-Ed Contributor Wall Street Smarts

New York Times - Calvin Trillin - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
“IF you really want to know why the financial system nearly collapsed in the fall of 2008, I can tell you in one simple sentence.

Obama's critical moment approaches

Salon - Camille Paglia - ‎Oct 13, 2009‎
I am amazed at the easy pass you still give the Obama administration. You continue to excuse his blunders and misses as the result of a lack of experience and bad advisors.
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