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Fort Hood Suspect Reportedly Upset Over Deployment |
Thirteen people were killed and 30 were injured in Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, and the suspected gunman, an Army psychiatrist, survived despite being shot four times.
Jump In Jobless Rate Puts Spotlight On Obama |
News that the jobless rate has crossed the psychologically important 10 percent mark comes in the same week that Democrats suffered a sobering Election Day. Some experts say it dims Democratic prospects not just for 2010 but for the health care vote this weekend.
Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims |
The H1N1 virus is a major concern for Saudi Arabian authorities, who are gearing up to host millions of Muslims on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Health officials are making recommendations and monitoring pilgrims, but otherwise can do little to mitigate the virus' spread.
Ahead Of Debate, Health Care Battle Lines Drawn |
Democratic House leaders are keeping lawmakers in town over the weekend to work on their health care bill. President Obama is expected to rally support on the Hill on Saturday. With every step this legislation takes toward becoming law, the fervor — on both sides — gets stronger.
Orlando Shooting Targets Suspect's Ex-Employer |
A suspect was arrested hours after a shooting attack at an Orlando office tower left one person dead and five injured. Police say the man told them he was upset at the engineering firm where he formerly worked, accusing the company of blocking him from receiving unemployment benefits. He was fired two years ago.
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U.S. Envoy To U.N. Defends Extensive Afghan Review |
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How Many Losses For The Democrats In 2010? |
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Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says |
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Colorado Plans To Lower Minimum Wage In 2010 |
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Recession Drives Women Into Role Of Breadwinner |
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Hard Choices in Afghanistan: What's Next? |
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AARP Endorses House Democrats' Health Bill |
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Rare Disease Treated Using Gene Therapy |
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GOP Sets Sights On Conservative 'Blue Dog' Democrats |
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Babies May Pick Up Language Cues In Womb |
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