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AP – Government supporters converged on the capital on Sunday, in a counter to rival protesters who seized control of Bangkok’s two airports and forced the prime minister to run the country from afar.
Read More: Thai political crisis heightens with new rallies
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AP – Muslims from the Middle East to Britain and Austria condemned Sunday the Mumbai shooting rampage by suspected Islamic militants as senseless terrorism, but also found themselves on the defensive once again about bloodshed linked to their religion.
Read More: Muslims condemn Mumbai attacks, worry about image
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Reuters – Veteran boy band Take That’s single “Greatest Day” has stormed into the pop charts at No. 1, displacing Beyonce’s “If I were a boy,” the Official Charts Company said this week.
Read More: Take That top British singles chart for 11th time
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E! Online – Madonna may have just split with her husband, Guy Ritchie, but she’s getting into the groove with at least two men in her life.
Read More: MadRod's Thanksgiving Celebration Capped By Madonna-Brother Reunion
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E! Online – Britney Spears hasn’t given up on love. The former Mrs. Kevin Federline says she’d like another walk down the aisle.
Read More: Britney Spears: Looking for a Husband?
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HealthDay – FRIDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) — The adult children of people with
the rarer, inherited form of Alzheimer’s disease are being sought for a
new study to better understand the biology of the brain disorder.
Read More: Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
(HealthDay)
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 BBC News |
Protesters at paralysed Bangkok airport threaten fight to death
Times Online - Thousands of government supporters rallied in Bangkok yesterday, stoking fears of violent clashes with militants who have held the international airport since last week and brought the region's busiest hub to a standstill. Airport clash grounds Thailand UPDATE 8-Thai police order airport protesters to disperse |
Read More: Protesters at paralysed Bangkok airport threaten fight to death – Times Online
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 Sify |
Tata Chairman Speaks Out After Attacks
Wall Street Journal - By JACKIE RANGE NEW DELHI—For Ratan Tata, the understated senior statesman of Indian business, the terror attacks on Mumbai hit extremely close to home. Defiant Mumbai vows: 'The Taj will rise again' Unanswered questions over terror attacks |
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 Hour.ca |
Mormons facing investigation over Prop. 8
Boston Globe - The New York Times editorial board today endorsed an investigation of whether the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints violated campaign finance laws with its enthusiastic support of Proposition 8 to roll back same-sex marriage in California. Mormons Under Investigation Over Calif. Marriage Efforts Gay Marriage Watch: November 23rd-29th |
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Sharpen your pencils
Albany Times Union - The bullet that school districts might have thought they dodged turns out to be a boomerang. Yes, thanks to the Legislature's refusal to come to grips with a $1.5 billion deficit this year, districts apparently won't have to deal with mid-year cuts. Op-ed column: After years of no-plan spending, fat-cat teachers … Guest view: Albany has failed us again |
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 The Associated Press |
Students lie, cheat, steal, but say they're good
The Associated Press - NEW YORK (AP) – In the past year, 30 percent of US high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new, large-scale survey suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards. |
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 Boston Globe |
OPEC Failure Foretells Steeper Decline 10 Years After $10 Oil
Bloomberg - By Anthony DiPaola Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) — A decade after OPEC failed to prevent oil from collapsing to $10 a barrel, the world’s biggest producers are delaying the action needed to arrest the steepest slide in energy prices. With oil prices in retreat, OPEC struggles to maintain unity OPEC to Seek Help From Nonmembers |
Read More: OPEC Failure Foretells Steeper Decline 10 Years After $10 Oil – Bloomberg
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 The Associated Press |
Returning Thanksgiving travelers held up by flight delays
WAVE - By Shayla Reaves – bio | email LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – As Thanksgiving weekend wraps up, travelers are headed home in soggy weather conditions. Video: Weak Economy Means Slow Traffic at DFW Airport Fog, rain slow some flights at Hartsfield-Jackson |
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
Videogames get set to go on vacation
Reuters - By John Gaudiosi RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) – With the holiday season fast approaching, videogame makers are making sure they have games and consoles handy for trains, planes and automobiles — and so are holiday destinations. New Xbox 360 motherboard sports 256MB of onboard memory Sony Cuts PS3 Prices By $150 — If You Have Good Credit (SNE) |
Read More: Videogames get set to go on vacation – Reuters
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 ITProPortal |
Analyst: Mac, iPod discounts lower than expected
CNNMoney.com - NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Black Friday discounts were not as steep as expected on Apple Inc.'s computers and iPods, a sign that the company is confident in strong holiday sales, a Kaufman Bros. Analysts says Apple's Black Friday deals aren't good enough Mac Resellers Launch Black Friday Discounts |
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 Washington Post |
No. 5 Michigan State beats Wichita State 65-57
The Associated Press - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Marquis Gray scored 12 points to lead No. 5 Michigan State to a 65-57 win over Wichita State Sunday in the Old Spice Classic. Michigan State edges Wichita State Recap: Michigan State vs. Wichita State |
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 Chicago Sun-Times |
One bad half proves costly for Trojans
San Jose Mercury News - By JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES—One lousy half of football might be enough to eliminate Southern California from the national championship race. Notre Dame head coach Weis keeps working awaiting word on his fate Notes from the USC game |
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Reuters – U.S. police recovered a stolen bookmark once reportedly given to Adolf Hitler by his mistress Eva Braun and arrested a man in a sting operation, authorities said on Wednesday.
Read More: U.S. cops recover Hitler bookmark stolen in Spain
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AP – The Carolina Panthers should have been trudging into a snowy Green Bay night wondering for the second week in a row if they’re really as good as their record would indicate.
Read More: Pack's late breakdowns hand Panthers 35-31 win
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AP – Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford tore ligaments in his non-throwing hand during the Sooners’ win against Oklahoma State and is expected to have surgery following the Big 12 championship game.
Read More: Oklahoma QB Bradford injures non-throwing hand
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