INSIDE WASHINGTON: GOP using health care battle to solicit campaign donations from doctorsThe Republican Party is harnessing the furious debate over health care to raise campaign cash from doctors, dangling the promise of including donors’ names in advertising that attacks President Barack Obama’s overhaul plan. Investigator: Ky. nurse accused of killing vet with morphine oversaw 2 more suspicious deathsLEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal investigator says a Kentucky nurse accused of killing a veterans hospital patient with morphine also cared for two other patients whose deaths were considered suspicious. Climactic Senate Finance committee vote set for Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Democrat on Thursday accused Republicans of a strategy of “distortion, distractions and deception” on health care as he announced a pivotal committee will vote next week on a comprehensive bill. Republicans said the legislation still costs too much and expands the reach of government. Fla. hotel heir slaying sparks feud over million-dollar estate that contains Batman itemsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mysterious death of a Fontainebleau Hotel heir has triggered a family feud over his multimillion-dollar estate, with relatives accusing his wife of murder even though no one has been charged. Rep. Frank: Banks aren’t playing nice, Congress should move up enactment of credit card billWASHINGTON — Rep. Barney Frank, the tough-talking liberal ushering through a major rewrite of rules governing Wall Street, sounded a warning shot on Thursday to big banks: Start playing nice or Congress will make your life even more difficult. German high court clears way for trial of admitted Nazi hit man later this monthBERLIN — Germany’s highest court said Thursday it has declined to hear the appeal of admitted Nazi hit man Heinrich Boere, clearing the way for his trial later this month for the execution-style killings of three Dutch civilians during World War II. European Central Bank, Bank of England leave key interest rates unchanged at record lowsFRANKFURT — The European Central Bank on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low of 1 percent and indicated it wouldn’t raise it in the near future — even as bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said the worst of the recession has passed. Gov’t loan modification plan hits goal of helping 500,000 borrowers nearly 1 month earlyWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday that its mortgage relief effort has helped 500,000 homeowners, and officials maintain the program is on track despite its disappointing launch. Kentucky pastor who promoted guns in church quits ministry to focus on gun rights, securityLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky pastor who hosted a rally celebrating God and guns a few months ago has resigned his ministry to promote gun rights and church security. Wholesale inventories drop for 12th straight month in Aug.; sales rise by most since June 2008WASHINGTON — Businesses reduced inventories at the wholesale level for a record 12th consecutive month in August, often evidence that companies are trimming orders to factories, which helped depress economic output during the recession. But in an encouraging sign, sales at the wholesale level jumped by the largest amount in 14 months. Retail recovery at hand? Stores report September sales gain, breaking 13-month losing streakNEW YORK — The nation’s stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. Climactic Senate Finance committeevote scheduled Tuesday on 10-year, $829B health care billWASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat says the final committee vote on health care legislation will take place next week. Stocks open higher after surprising profit report from Alcoa, better jobless claims numbersNEW YORK — Stocks have resumed their climb after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and the government reported a drop in initial claims for jobless benefits. Stocks open higher after surprising profit from Alcoa, drop in initial jobless claimsNEW YORK — Stocks are higher after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and initial claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected. Egypt’s chief archaeologist: Decision to cut ties with Louvre unrelated to loss in UNESCO bidCAIRO — Egypt’s decision to cut ties with the Louvre museum had nothing to do with the loss last month in the country’s bid to head the Paris-based UNESCO, the country’s chief archaeologist said Thursday. Oil above $70 in European trade on weaker dollar, mixed inventory, fresh Nigeria riskOil prices rose above $70 a barrel Thursday amid a weakening U.S. dollar, mixed crude inventory data and a decision by Nigeria’s main rebel group to resume attacks next week on the country’s oil industry. Field Poll: Brown has big lead with Democrats in Calif. gov’s race; many GOP voters undecidedSACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new Field Poll shows California Attorney General Jerry Brown with a strong lead in next year’s race for governor, even before he’s declared himself a candidate and despite months of campaigning by his Democratic rival and three Republicans vying for their party’s nomination. Romanian-born German writer Herta Mueller wins 2009 Nobel literature prizeSTOCKHOLM — Herta Mueller, a little-known Romanian-born author who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday in an award seen as a nod to the 20th anniversary of communism’s collapse. Food shortages loom over south India after floods destroy crop lands, food stocksNEW DELHI — Millions of poor villagers across southern India are facing an imminent food shortage following months of intense drought and recent devastating floods, aid agencies warned Thursday. Cash-strapped Ala. county to reopen 2 courthouses; more than 650 headed back to workBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s most populous county is reopening two courthouses and more than 650 employees will return to work after 10 weeks of unpaid leave amid a severe budget crisis. Stock futures climb after surprising profit from Alcoa, drop in initial jobless claimsNEW YORK — Stocks appear headed to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and weekly jobless claims fell more than expected. New jobless claims drop more than expected to 521,000, lowest level since JanuaryWASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery. European Central Bank, Bank of England leave interest rates unchangedFRANKFURT — The European Central Bank and the Bank of England both left their key interest rates unchanged Thursday at record lows. Romania unveils a monument in memory of 300,000 Jews, Gypsies killed during HolocaustBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Thursday unveiled a monument in memory of some 300,000 Jews and Gypsies killed during the Holocaust in the country, which at times denied that the extermination even happened. Taliban car bomber kills at least 17 near Indian Embassy in Kabul
Highest US military court to hear appeal of former Abu Ghraib dog handler convicted in abuseWASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s highest court is scheduled to hear the appeal of a former Army dog handler convicted in the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Italy’s Berlusconi vows to defend himself on TV, in court after immunity law overturnedROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday he will go on TV and appear in courtrooms to prove that corruption and tax fraud charges in two trials against him are false. House GOP Leader Cantor will discuss health policy differences with Democratic leader HoyerWASHINGTON — House Republican Whip Eric Cantor says he’s going to sit down with Democratic leader Steny Hoyer and try to narrow their differences over health care. Stock futures climb after surprising profit from Alcoa; ahead of weekly jobless reportNEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit, helping to boost investors’ hopes for an economic recovery. Taliban claim responsibility for attack in Afghan capital, say target was Indian EmbassyTaliban claim Afghan bomb, say embassy was target KABUL — The Taliban have claimed responsibility for Thursday’s suicide car bomb in the Afghan capital, saying their target was the Indian Embassy. |
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