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Toxic coal ash piling up in ponds across US

WASHINGTON – Millions of tons of toxic coal ash is piling up in power plant ponds in 32 states, a practice the federal government has
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Democrats criticize Obama's stimulus plan

WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama's proposed tax cuts ran into opposition Thursday from senators in his own party who said they wouldn't do much to ...
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Two Chinese Cities Offer Incentives to Attract Overseas Professionals

The global financial crisis has pushed millions of people around the world out of work. But in China, some cities are offering incentives to attract ...
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Africans Await Obama Inauguration with Mixed Expectations

People around the world are looking forward to the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20 as president of the United States. Many hope he ...
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Diplomat Cites Bush Efforts to Strengthen Sino-American Ties

Deputy U.S. Secretary of State John Negroponte says one highlight of the Bush administration's eight years in office has been Washington's efforts to forge closer ...
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Obama's Choice to Head US Health Agency Vows Reform

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, said if confirmed by the Senate ...
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Lawyers Want Charges Dropped Against Zimbabwe Activists

Lawyers for seven people charged with bombing state property are demanding charges be dropped against their clients. The seven are among 30 rights activists and ...
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Diplomatic Activity Builds to Halt Eastern Congo Clashes

Diplomatic activity aimed at ending the violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying. The United Nations mediator for eastern Congo, former Nigerian President ...
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Sri Lankan Military Presses Ahead with Offensive

In Sri Lanka, the military says it has captured more territory formerly held by Tamil Tigers, as it moves toward the last stronghold of the ...
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Russia Agrees to Gas Pipeline Monitors

Russian natural gas could soon start flowing again into Ukraine and Europe after Russia agreed to let international observers monitor the Ukrainian pipelines. Current European Union ...
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Obama Warns of Severe Consequences Without Stimulus Package

President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to act quickly on his economic recovery program, warning that inaction by Washington could extend the current recession for ...
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Panel recommends impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A key panel unanimously recommended Thursday that Gov. Rod Blagojevich be impeached for abusing his power, mismanaging Illinois government and committing possible ...
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Arab, Western Nations Agree on UN Truce for Gaza

After extended negotiations, Arab and Western nations have agreed on a United Nations resolution, calling for a cease-fire between Hamas militants and the Israeli military ...
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Obama has three options to deal with Iran : US researcher

Although it is too early to predict which approach the Obama administration will take toward the resolution of the United States' longstanding disputes with Iran, ...
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Dispute Over Obama's Senate Seat May Come to an End

U.S. Senate Democratic leaders say they will be ready to end a controversy over the appointment to the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, ...
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