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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Washington</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Treasury freezes assets of insurgent group in Iraq for attacks US and coalition forces</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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US freezing assets of Iraq-based insurgent group

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department is freezing the assets of an Iraq-based insurgent group that has conducted or supported violent raids against U.S. and coalition forces.
The department said Tuesday that since April, the group, Jaysh Rijal al-Tariq al-Naqshabandi, has launched attacks using armor-penetrating grenades, rockets, and improvised explosive devices. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/treasury-freezes-assets-of-insurgent-group-in-iraq-for-attacks-us-and-coalition-forces-247414/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Treasury freezes assets of insurgent group in Iraq for attacks US and coalition forces</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Boeing&#8217;s second 787 takes an hour test flight; pilots report 1 problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Second Boeing 787 plane takes an hour test flight

EVERETT, Wash. — Boeing&#8217;s second 787 flew for a little over an hour Tuesday and had a little problem along the way.
The jet took off Tuesday from Paine Field and landed one hour and six minutes later at Boeing Field.
Test pilots are reporting the main landing gear ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/boeings-second-787-takes-an-hour-test-flight-pilots-report-1-problem-247401/">Boeing&#8217;s second 787 takes an hour test flight; pilots report 1 problem</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Michelle Obama says husband getting &#8217;sports stuff&#8217; for Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama to get &#8217;sports stuff&#8217; for Christmas
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is getting &#8220;sports stuff&#8221; for Christmas.
First lady Michelle Obama would reveal only that much during a visit to Children&#8217;s National Medical Center in Washington on Tuesday. Mrs. Obama read &#8220;&#8216;Twas the Night Before Christmas&#8221; to several dozen sick children and then answered ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/michelle-obama-says-husband-getting-sports-stuff-for-christmas-247399/">Read more : Michelle Obama says husband getting &#8217;sports stuff&#8217; for Christmas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>First lady reads Christmas classic to sick children, along with first daughters and dog, Bo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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First lady reads Christmas classic to sick kids

WASHINGTON — Sick children at a hospital in the nation&#8217;s capital got a dose of holiday cheer when first lady Michelle Obama paid them a visit.
She also brought along daughters Malia and Sasha and the family dog, Bo.
Mrs. Obama read the Christmas classic &#8220;&#8216;Twas the Night Before Christmas.&#8221; ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/first-lady-reads-christmas-classic-to-sick-children-along-with-first-daughters-and-dog-bo-247390/">First lady reads Christmas classic to sick children, along with first daughters and dog, Bo</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Agreement settles allegations banking giant violated US sanctions on money transfers to Iran</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Lloyds agrees to settlement on financial sanctions

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says Lloyds TSB Bank PLC has agreed to a $217 million settlement stemming from claims the bank manipulated money transfers to allow customers to skirt U.S. financial sanctions against Iran and other countries.
The department said in a statement Tuesday the alleged violations stemmed from .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/agreement-settles-allegations-banking-giant-violated-us-sanctions-on-money-transfers-to-iran-247384/">Agreement settles allegations banking giant violated US sanctions on money transfers to Iran</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC government asks judge to dismiss suit by gay-marriage opponents seeking ballot initiative</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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DC asks judge to dismiss gay marriage lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by opponents of same-sex marriage.
The plaintiffs, led by local pastor Bishop Harry Jackson, are seeking to get their proposed ban on gay marriage on the ballot. They are suing after the Board of ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-government-asks-judge-to-dismiss-suit-by-gay-marriage-opponents-seeking-ballot-initiative-247343/">DC government asks judge to dismiss suit by gay-marriage opponents seeking ballot initiative</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Payment settles allegations banking giant violated US sanctions on money transfers to Iran</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Lloyds to pay $217 million in Treasury settlement

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says Lloyds TSB Bank PLC has agreed to pay $217 million to settle claims that the bank manipulated money transfers to allow customers to skirt U.S. financial sanctions against Iran and other countries.
The department said in a statement Tuesday the alleged violations stemmed .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/payment-settles-allegations-banking-giant-violated-us-sanctions-on-money-transfers-to-iran-247330/" title="Payment settles allegations banking giant violated US sanctions on money transfers to Iran">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>IRS says chances of getting audited about 1 percent for returns under $200,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
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IRS auditing 1 percent of returns under $200,000

WASHINGTON — Your best chance of avoiding an IRS audit is to earn less than $200,000.
IRS enforcement numbers released Tuesday show returns under that amount have a 1 percent chance of getting audited.
Returns above $200,000 have a 3 percent audit chance. The percentage jumps to 6 percent for .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/irs-says-chances-of-getting-audited-about-1-percent-for-returns-under-200000-247327/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>White House tells Iran&#8217;s leader to take seriously year-end deadline over nuclear program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
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White House prods Iran over nuclear deadline
WASHINGTON — The White House is warning Iran&#8217;s leader to take seriously a year-end deadline over its nuclear program, responding sternly to defiant language by the Iranian president.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE&#8217;-neh-zhahd) on Tuesday dismissed a looming deadline from the Obama administration and its allies for .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/white-house-tells-irans-leader-to-take-seriously-year-end-deadline-over-nuclear-program-247307/">White House tells Iran&#8217;s leader to take seriously year-end deadline over nuclear program</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama set to break Nixon&#8217;s record of 48 &#8216;Time&#8217; cover appearances</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama looks set to break former President Richard M. Nixon&#8217;s record of 48 cover appearances on the prestigious Time magazine.

With 24 covers after just his first year in office, Obama is on pace to triple Nixon&#8217;s total if he wins a second term, The New York Post reported.
Among other US .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-set-to-break-nixons-record-of-48-time-cover-appearances-247237/" title="Obama set to break Nixon&#8217;s record of 48 &#8216;Time&#8217; cover appearances">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama, first lady not exchanging Christmas gifts, only want hugs from daughters</title>
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Obama not expecting much under Christmas tree
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the only Christmas presents he needs from his daughters are hugs.
During an interview on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Obama said he and first lady Michelle Obama decided several years ago not to buy each other presents. Obama says that doesn&#8217;t ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-first-lady-not-exchanging-christmas-gifts-only-want-hugs-from-daughters-2-247206/">Obama, first lady not exchanging Christmas gifts, only want hugs from daughters</a>.]]></description>
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Obama not expecting much under Christmas tree

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the only Christmas presents he needs from his daughters are hugs.
During an interview on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Obama said he and first lady Michelle Obama decided several years ago not to buy each other presents. Obama says that doesn&#8217;t always save ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-first-lady-not-exchanging-christmas-gifts-only-want-hugs-from-daughters-247202/">Obama, first lady not exchanging Christmas gifts, only want hugs from daughters</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama rejects criticism of him failing black Americans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington, Dec 22(ANI): US President Barack Obama has rejected criticism that he is failing black Americans in the country, saying that he is doing the best he can do for helping them.

&#8220;The only thing I cannot do is, by law, I cannot pass laws that say &#8216;I&#8217;m just helping black folks.&#8217; I&#8217;m the President of ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-rejects-criticism-of-him-failing-black-americans-2-247198/">Obama rejects criticism of him failing black Americans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama rejects criticism of him failing black Americans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington, Dec 22(ANI): US President Barack Obama has rejected criticism that he is failing black Americans in the country, saying that he is doing the best he can do for helping them.

&#8220;The only thing I cannot do is, by law, I cannot pass laws that say &#8216;I&#8217;m just helping black folks.&#8217; I&#8217;m the President of .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-rejects-criticism-of-him-failing-black-americans-247196/" title="Obama rejects criticism of him failing black Americans">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama to meet with small and community bank executives</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is gathering small bankers at the White House to prod them into lending more to small businesses.
The housing foreclosure crisis and the proposed revamp of the financial system will also be discussed during the morning meeting.
The gathering comes after Obama last week criticized &#8220;fat ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-to-meet-with-small-and-community-bank-executives-247135/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Obama to meet with small and community bank executives</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Indian cargo ship APJ Suryavir back on course after repairs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The once-adrift APJ Suryavir, a 740-foot India-flagged bulk carrier suffered engine failure over the weekend, has resumed its voyage to Portland, Oregon after repairing its engines.

The Coast Guard and the bulk carrier Maersk Altair, which had mounted an emergency rescue operation are no longer responding to the ship that ran adrift 544 miles .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/indian-cargo-ship-apj-suryavir-back-on-course-after-repairs-247075/">Source &nbsp;: Indian cargo ship APJ Suryavir back on course after repairs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Boeing&#8217;s second 787 scheduled to have its first test flight on Tuesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Second Boeing 787 to fly on Tuesday
EVERETT, Wash. — Boeing says its second 787 will take to the skies on Tuesday.

The company has scheduled a test flight for the second jetliner at 8:45 a.m. The aircraft will take off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., as long as flight conditions cooperate.
About 25,000 people turned out ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/boeings-second-787-scheduled-to-have-its-first-test-flight-on-tuesday-247066/" title="Boeing&#8217;s second 787 scheduled to have its first test flight on Tuesday">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan&#8217;s All Nippon Airways orders 10 Boeing jetliners.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Japan&#8217;s ANA orders 10 Boeing jetliners
SEATTLE — Japan&#8217;s All Nippon Airways has ordered 10 Boeing jetliners.

Boeing said Monday the order is for five 777s and five 767s, both the extended-range models. The deal is worth about $2 billion at list prices, but large customers such as ANA commonly negotiate steep discounts.
Marlin Dailey, Boeing Commercial Airplanes&#8217; .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/japans-all-nippon-airways-orders-10-boeing-jetliners-247032/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Japan&#8217;s All Nippon Airways orders 10 Boeing jetliners.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama defends self against black critics, says he&#8217;s president of the entire United States</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is defending himself against criticism from some black leaders who say he isn&#8217;t showing enough compassion for the plight of regular blacks.
Obama said Monday that polls show overwhelming support for what his administration is trying to do.
The president said the health care bill ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-defends-self-against-black-critics-says-hes-president-of-the-entire-united-states-247025/">Obama defends self against black critics, says he&#8217;s president of the entire United States</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama visits Washington youth center, reads Christmas story to children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama made a holiday visit to a youth center Monday to read to local schoolchildren.
The president traveled from the White House to the Richard England Clubhouse and Community Center in northeast Washington, where he read the Christmas book &#8220;The Polar Express.&#8221;
The two dozen children sat .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-visits-washington-youth-center-reads-christmas-story-to-children-247016/">Obama visits Washington youth center, reads Christmas story to children</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Washington Times to publish last Sunday edition; raising price for weekday papers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Washington Times cuts Sunday edition
WASHINGTON — The Washington Times said Monday it will publish its last Sunday edition this weekend.

The newspaper said it will produce Monday through Friday editions that focus on its &#8220;distinctive news and opinion content.&#8221;
The new print edition will be sold at retail outlets and newspaper boxes in the Washington area, going ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/washington-times-to-publish-last-sunday-edition-raising-price-for-weekday-papers-247014/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Washington Times to publish last Sunday edition; raising price for weekday papers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Adrift Indian cargo ship repaired; all 28 crew safe</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The crew of a crippled India-flagged 740-foot bulk cargo ship, APJ Suryavir, has repaired its engines and the vessel is on its way to Portland, Oregon, according to Coast Guard.

All 28 members of the Suryavir crew are safe, the Coast Guard told local media in Anchorage Alaska. A Coast Guard cutter and a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/adrift-indian-cargo-ship-repaired-all-28-crew-safe-247007/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Adrift Indian cargo ship repaired; all 28 crew safe</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Washington Times to publish last Sunday edition; raise price for weekday papers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Washington Times to publish last Sunday paper

WASHINGTON — The Washington Times says it will publish its last Sunday edition this weekend.
The newspaper made the announcement Monday, saying it will produce Monday through Friday editions that focus on its &#8220;distinctive news and opinion content.&#8221;
The new print edition will be sold for $1 at retail outlets and .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/washington-times-to-publish-last-sunday-edition-raise-price-for-weekday-papers-246998/">Washington Times to publish last Sunday edition; raise price for weekday papers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC chief criticizes detective over gun at snowball fight; veteran officer put on desk duty</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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DC chief slams officer over gun at snowball fight

WASHINGTON — Washington&#8217;s police chief criticized a veteran detective Monday for pulling a gun during a mass snowball fight. Authorities said the officer is on desk duty while the case is under investigation.
Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier said she had watched video clips from the weekend confrontation ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-chief-criticizes-detective-over-gun-at-snowball-fight-veteran-officer-put-on-desk-duty-246985/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : DC chief criticizes detective over gun at snowball fight; veteran officer put on desk duty</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC officer on desk duty while police probe report of gun at snowball fight in weekend storm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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DC officer off streets over gun at snowball fight

WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., police officer is on desk duty while the department investigates reports he pulled a gun during a mass snowball fight on a city street.
Mayor Adrian Fenty said Monday the police department&#8217;s internal affairs office is investigating witness accounts and video footage.
Police said ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-officer-on-desk-duty-while-police-probe-report-of-gun-at-snowball-fight-in-weekend-storm-246958/">Read : DC officer on desk duty while police probe report of gun at snowball fight in weekend storm</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama signs bill for wars, military and jobless benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama signs bill for defense, jobless benefits

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that combines another round of war spending with help for the unemployed.
The $626 billion defense bill contains $128 billion for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and a 3.4 percent pay raise for the military.
Lawmakers also wrapped unrelated economic .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-signs-bill-for-wars-military-and-jobless-benefits-246949/">Original source &nbsp;: Obama signs bill for wars, military and jobless benefits</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gov&#8217;t imposes 3-hour limit on how long airlines can keeping passengers waiting on tarmacs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Gov&#8217;t imposes 3-hour limit on tarmac strandings

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department is ordering airlines to let passengers stuck in stranded airplanes to deplane after three hours.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday announced the three-hour limit and other new passenger protections long sought by consumer advocates. From January to June this year, 613 planes were delayed ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/govt-imposes-3-hour-limit-on-how-long-airlines-can-keeping-passengers-waiting-on-tarmacs-246923/">Gov&#8217;t imposes 3-hour limit on how long airlines can keeping passengers waiting on tarmacs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report says homeowners whose loan payments are cut by 20 percent or more still falling behind</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Borrowers with modified loans falling into trouble

WASHINGTON — Homeowners who get a substantial cut in their monthly mortgage payments still stand a good chance of falling behind again, a report by two federal regulators says.
Nearly 40 percent of homeowners who received a loan modification that reduced monthly loan payments by 20 percent or more were .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/report-says-homeowners-whose-loan-payments-are-cut-by-20-percent-or-more-still-falling-behind-246910/">Report says homeowners whose loan payments are cut by 20 percent or more still falling behind</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Govt. on track to save $40B in contracts costs, $19B already identified</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/govt-on-track-to-save-40b-in-contracts-costs-19b-already-identified-246905/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Govt. on track to save $40B in contract costs

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says the federal government is on track to meet its goal of saving $40 billion a year in contract costs by fiscal year 2011.
The Office of Management and Budget says agencies have already identified more than $19 billion in savings for fiscal .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/govt-on-track-to-save-40b-in-contracts-costs-19b-already-identified-246905/">Govt. on track to save $40B in contracts costs, $19B already identified</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top US military officer says force would have limited effect in Iran but must be at the ready</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/top-us-military-officer-says-force-would-have-limited-effect-in-iran-but-must-be-at-the-ready-246870/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Gearan</dc:creator>
		
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Top US officer: Force must be option for Iran

WASHINGTON — The head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says military force would have only limited effect in stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons but must remain an option.
Adm. Mike Mullen told his staff he believes political means are best at achieving regional security. Mullen says  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/top-us-military-officer-says-force-would-have-limited-effect-in-iran-but-must-be-at-the-ready-246870/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India-flagged cargo ship adrift in North Pacific; 28 crew safe</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/india-flagged-cargo-ship-adrift-in-north-pacific-28-crew-safe-246869/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - US coast guard has mounted emergency efforts to rescue 28 crew members of an India-flagged 740-foot bulk cargo ship, APJ Suryavir, as it drifted about 865 km southwest of Alaska&#8217;s Adak Island Monday.

A Coast Guard C-130 overflew the crippled cargo freighter as 20-30 foot waves and winds reaching as high as 50 mph ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/india-flagged-cargo-ship-adrift-in-north-pacific-28-crew-safe-246869/" title="India-flagged cargo ship adrift in North Pacific; 28 crew safe">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>D.C. officer on video waves gun at snowball fight after getting pelted; police investigating</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Video: D.C. officer draws gun at snowball fight

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police are investigating after Internet videos showed a detective waving his gun during a mass snowball fight on a city street.
Police said Monday they were looking into reports that the plainclothes officer pulled a gun after he and his personal car were hit by .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-officer-on-video-waves-gun-at-snowball-fight-after-getting-pelted-police-investigating-246868/" title="D.C. officer on video waves gun at snowball fight after getting pelted; police investigating">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McCain smells leftist conspiracy in row over Palin&#8217;s visor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON - Senator John McCain has  smelled  a leftist  conspiracy  in the row over his  former  running  mate&#8217;s visor, saying that furore over Sarah Palin&#8217;s vacation attire were a &#8220;hysterical attacks&#8221; from the left. he  former Alaska governor was photographed wearing  a  &#8220;McCain-Palin&#8221;  .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mccain-smells-leftist-conspiracy-in-row-over-palins-visor-246794/" title="McCain smells leftist conspiracy in row over Palin&#8217;s visor">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Jesus shooting Santa&#8217; decoration slammed in California</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/jesus-shooting-santa-decoration-slammed-in-california-246775/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - A Californian, who decorated his  lawn with  a depiction of Jesus shooting Santa Claus, has  caused  his neighbours to call for removal of the display.

According  to  WNCT, the controversial  Christmas  display  shows Jesus  pointing a double-barrel shotgun at Santa&#8217;s dead  body  ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jesus-shooting-santa-decoration-slammed-in-california-246775/">Original article on  : &#8216;Jesus shooting Santa&#8217; decoration slammed in California</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pak  Army  will play decisive role in country&#8217;s  current  chaos: Analysts</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/pak-army-will-play-decisive-role-in-countrys-current-chaos-analysts-246766/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - There may not be any indications from the  Pakistan  Army about its future plans amidst  the  country&#8217;s fresh  political  crisis,  but analysts believe  that  the  armed forces  is  only pretending to be out of the chaos  and  that  .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pak-army-will-play-decisive-role-in-countrys-current-chaos-analysts-246766/">Pak  Army  will play decisive role in country&#8217;s  current  chaos: Analysts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Husband of missing Utah woman leaves state with couple&#8217;s children, attends vigil in Washington</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/husband-of-missing-utah-woman-leaves-state-with-couples-children-attends-vigil-in-washington-246677/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Husband of missing Utah woman attends Wash. vigil

PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife was among more than 60 people who attended a vigil for her Sunday night in her parents&#8217; hometown in Washington state.
Sunday&#8217;s vigil for Susan Powell, the mother of two young boys, .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/husband-of-missing-utah-woman-leaves-state-with-couples-children-attends-vigil-in-washington-246677/">Husband of missing Utah woman leaves state with couple&#8217;s children, attends vigil in Washington</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Attorney of missing Utah woman&#8217;s husband says client has left state with couple&#8217;s children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Lawyer: Husband of missing mom has left Utah

PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife has attended a vigil for her in Washington state.
Josh Powell&#8217;s attorney, Scott Williams, said earlier Sunday that Powell had left Utah with the couple&#8217;s two young children. Williams said his client .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/attorney-of-missing-utah-womans-husband-says-client-has-left-state-with-couples-children-246650/">Attorney of missing Utah woman&#8217;s husband says client has left state with couple&#8217;s children</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police say they believe the husband of missing woman has left Utah, now in Washington state</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Police think husband of missing mom has left Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Police say they believe the Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife is now in Washington state.
West Valley City police Capt. Tom McLachlan said Sunday that neighbors of Josh Powell say he left Utah either Friday or .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-say-they-believe-the-husband-of-missing-woman-has-left-utah-now-in-washington-state-246640/">Police say they believe the husband of missing woman has left Utah, now in Washington state</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US denounces Cambodian deportation of Uighur asylum-seekers to China, says ties will suffer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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US decries Cambodia&#8217;s deportation of Uighurs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is condemning Cambodia&#8217;s decision to forcibly deport 20 Muslim asylum-seekers back to China.
The State Department says U.S. ties with Cambodia will suffer as a result.
The department said in a statement Sunday that it was &#8220;deeply disturbed&#8221; by the move, which may have violated Cambodia&#8217;s international obligations ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-denounces-cambodian-deportation-of-uighur-asylum-seekers-to-china-says-ties-will-suffer-246610/">US denounces Cambodian deportation of Uighur asylum-seekers to China, says ties will suffer</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McCain says he understands why Palin would want to travel &#8216;incognito&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:47:52 +0000</pubDate>
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McCain understands why Palin blacked-out visor

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says he understands why Sarah Palin blacked out his name on a McCain campaign visor so she could avoid recognition while on vacation in Hawaii.
The Arizona Republican made the comments about his 2008 running mate on &#8220;Fox News Sunday.&#8221;
Palin blacked out McCain&#8217;s name with a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mccain-says-he-understands-why-palin-would-want-to-travel-incognito-246607/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : McCain says he understands why Palin would want to travel &#8216;incognito&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US transfers 12 detainees at Guantanamo military prison to Afghanistan, Yemen and Somaliland</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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US sends 12 Gitmo detainees to their home nations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has transferred a dozen Guantanamo detainees to Afghanistan, Yemen and the Somaliland region.
The Justice Department said Sunday that a government task force had reviewed each case. Officials considered the potential threat and the government&#8217;s likelihood of success in court challenges to the detentions.
Over ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-transfers-12-detainees-at-guantanamo-military-prison-to-afghanistan-yemen-and-somaliland-246605/">Original article on  : US transfers 12 detainees at Guantanamo military prison to Afghanistan, Yemen and Somaliland</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FBI probe into arrest of US-origin terror suspects in Pak threatens to alienate US Muslims</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The arrest of five American Muslim men from Pakistan on terrorism charges has left the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) walking the tight rope, as the probe threatens to undermine the relationship between the FBI and US Muslims.

As U.S. officials are mulling over how aggressively to prosecute any potential case, some Muslim leaders ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fbi-probe-into-arrest-of-us-origin-terror-suspects-in-pak-threatens-to-alienate-us-muslims-246593/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : FBI probe into arrest of US-origin terror suspects in Pak threatens to alienate US Muslims</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American politicians fail to impress their constituents: Poll</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - A recent poll has found that only 16 percent of the 1,000 people surveyed felt that politicians set a good example for their constituents in terms of public service.

According to the survey by Tiller LLC, an advocacy and marketing consultancy, when respondents were asked what group&#8217;s shows of good will they were most .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-politicians-fail-to-impress-their-constituents-poll-246569/">American politicians fail to impress their constituents: Poll</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi reporter who hurled shoes at Bush says worldwide fame left him poor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The Iraqi journalist, who hurled  his shoes at former US President George Bush, is complaining that  he has  been  left a poor man one year after the  instant  fame  and adulation he got throughout the Arab world due to that episode.

The  Observer quoted Muntazer al-Zaidi, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iraqi-reporter-who-hurled-shoes-at-bush-says-worldwide-fame-left-him-poor-246549/">Source &nbsp;: Iraqi reporter who hurled shoes at Bush says worldwide fame left him poor</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Divorce would accelerate Tiger Woods&#8217; return to golf: Experts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - A speedy divorce from wife, Elin Nordegren, would hasten Tiger Woods&#8217;s return to the golf course, experts have predicted.

&#8220;He needs to change this from a story about a man who has been cheating on his wife and being a bad husband and father to a man who&#8217;s trying to transform and become a ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/divorce-would-accelerate-tiger-woods-return-to-golf-experts-246499/">Divorce would accelerate Tiger Woods&#8217; return to golf: Experts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama says snowy Washington feels more like home back in Chicago.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — Now that&#8217;s the kind of storm a Chicagoan can love.
As a blizzard blanketed the capital, President Barack Obama called reporters to the White House to discuss health care and climate change. But the weather came first.
He cited his Windy City roots and said it finally was starting to ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-says-snowy-washington-feels-more-like-home-back-in-chicago-246459/">Obama says snowy Washington feels more like home back in Chicago.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Several hundred motorists stranded on western Va. roads as snow storm socks East Coast</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — Officials in Virginia say the snow storm socking the East Coast has caused several hundred motorists to become stranded in the western part of the state.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management spokesman Bob Spieldenner said Saturday that local and state officials, as well as the National .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/several-hundred-motorists-stranded-on-western-va-roads-as-snow-storm-socks-east-coast-246434/">Several hundred motorists stranded on western Va. roads as snow storm socks East Coast</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Travelers, shoppers see frightful weather across East Coast ahead of Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Karush</dc:creator>
		
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Treacherous snow storm strikes East Coast
WASHINGTON — A treacherous, frightful wintry storm slammed the East Coast on Saturday and dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas, hampering travelers and shoppers on the weekend before Christmas.

Forecasts called for up to 20 inches of snow across the region, including Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and reaching .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/travelers-shoppers-see-frightful-weather-across-east-coast-ahead-of-christmas-246413/">Travelers, shoppers see frightful weather across East Coast ahead of Christmas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Yemeni official: US didn&#8217;t fire missiles in strike against al-Qaida; deputy commander killed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Suspected al-Qaida leader in Yemen escapes raid
WASHINGTON — A military strike on al-Qaida&#8217;s network in Yemen killed the deputy commander of the terrorist network&#8217;s cell in Abyan province, the Yemeni government said.
Embassy spokesman Mohammed Albasha identified the dead man as Mohammed Al Kazimi, but said suspected al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Raymi, the intended target .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/yemeni-official-us-didnt-fire-missiles-in-strike-against-al-qaida-deputy-commander-killed-246401/" title="Yemeni official: US didn&#8217;t fire missiles in strike against al-Qaida; deputy commander killed">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Travelers, shoppers brace for frightful weather across East Coast ahead of Christmas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Foul pre-Christmas weekend in store for East Coast
WASHINGTON — The eastern U.S. was hit with a frightful wintry storm Saturday that dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas, hampering travelers heading home and likely deterring shoppers on the weekend before Christmas.
Forecasts called for up to 20 inches of .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/travelers-shoppers-brace-for-frightful-weather-across-east-coast-ahead-of-christmas-246333/">Travelers, shoppers brace for frightful weather across East Coast ahead of Christmas</a>.]]></description>
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