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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 |
Read More: Tata Chairman Speaks Out After Attacks – Wall Street Journal
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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 |
Read More: Mormons facing investigation over Prop. 8 – Boston Globe
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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 |
Read More: Sharpen your pencils – Albany Times Union
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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. |
Read More: Students lie, cheat, steal, but say they're good – The Associated Press
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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 |
Read More: Returning Thanksgiving travelers held up by flight delays – WAVE
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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 |
Read More: Analyst: Mac, iPod discounts lower than expected – CNNMoney.com
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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 |
Read More: No. 5 Michigan State beats Wichita State 65-57 – The Associated Press
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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 |
Read More: One bad half proves costly for Trojans – San Jose Mercury News
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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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AP – Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons are very much alive in the playoff picture.
Read More: Ryan, Turner lead Falcons past Chargers
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Reuters – The board of General Motors Corp met on Sunday to review a restructuring plan intended to cut costs and win support for up to $12 billion in emergency funding from the U.S. government, a person familiar with the deliberations said.
Read More: GM board reviews new turnaround plan for bailout
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Reuters – Deloitte LLP, the administrator of the retail and distribution businesses of British retailer Woolworths Group Plc , has received dozens of inquiries from companies and individuals for parts of the business, according to newspaper reports on Sunday.
Read More: Bidders circle troubled Woolworths
(Reuters)
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A local football coach who never went to college and doesn’t have any teaching or administrative credentials conceived and runs the Ginn Academy, one of the most successful public schools in Cleveland.
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The Christmas spirit and the shoppers that go with it are rare commodities in crisis-struck Britain
Read More: London's Black Friday: Getting a Jump on Holiday Gloom
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An Australian lawyer trapped in the Oberoi details his ordeal to TIME
Read More: Trapped in Mumbai: A Survivor's Tale
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AFP – India’s interior minister resigned Sunday as anger grew over intelligence failures leading up to the devastating attacks on Mumbai and the government mulled suspending a peace process with Pakistan.
Read More: Officials quit over India attacks, tensions mount with Pakistan
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AP – As World AIDS Day is marked on Monday, some experts are growing more outspoken in complaining that AIDS is eating up funding at the expense of more pressing health needs.
Read More: Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some dare to say so
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E! Online – Single life has disappeared for Without a Trace star Roselyn Sanchez.
Read More: Without a Trace Star Roselyn Sanchez Marries
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E! Online – If your long-weekend diet of turkey sandwich leftovers leaves you in a snooze-puddle on the couch, don’t fight that feeling.
Read More: Sleep-Deprived Stars: The Yawn and the Restless
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AP – During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show “Spectacle,” Elvis Costello didn’t ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or “Island Girl.” Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.
Read More: Costello's `Spectacle' a different look at music
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Reuters – The prevalence of diabetes worldwide will far outstrip even the sharp increase currently projected unless rising trends of obesity are controlled, health experts said on Saturday.
Read More: Obesity fuels fears of faster diabetes rise
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PC World – Apple’s attempt to quash an effort to help the latest iPods and iPhones work with non-Apple software such as the Linux operating system is out of line, the Electronic Frontier Foundation said Tuesday.
Read More: EFF Berates Apple Over Open-source ITunes Project
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AP – Laptop, cell phone and iPod owners tired of having their devices run out of charge after a few hours have been patiently waiting for the next portable power source to arrive.
Read More: Fuel-cell powered devices getting closer
(AP)
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 The Associated Press |
Air New Zealand CEO visits French crash site
The Associated Press - PERPIGNAN, France (AP) – The chief of Air New Zealand visited the beach where an Airbus A320 passenger jet crashed, paying silent respects Sunday to the seven people aboard. Video: Airbus Crash in France Kills 2, 5 Missing Air NZ crash: Fyfe says speculation 'destructive' |
Read More: Air New Zealand CEO visits French crash site – The Associated Press
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 Globe and Mail |
Embattled Canadian government moves up budget to January 27
AFP - OTTAWA (AFP) – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Sunday the government would unveil a budget in early 2009 with a stimulus, amid pressure from opposition parties to fast-track measures to bolster Canada's slowing economy. UPDATE 1-Canadian opposition plots to defeat government Canada Conservative gov't to deliver early budget to avert crisis |
Read More: Embattled Canadian government moves up budget to January 27 – AFP
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 Current World News |
California has a new clout in Congress
Los Angeles Times - Many lawmakers are in key positions to act on environmental and other measures that could benefit the state. By Richard Simon Reporting from Washington — Under President Bush, California Democrats often felt like Rodney Dangerfield. Dingell, 82, resting at home after overnight hospital stay New battle brews on Capitol Hill: Dems vs. Dems |
Read More: California has a new clout in Congress – Los Angeles Times
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 AFP |
Napolitano, a cheerful battler for homeland security
AFP - WASHINGTON (AFP) – Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano is a breast cancer survivor, mountaineer and Monty Python buff who has been on the front lines of the battle against illegal immigration. Homeland Security in disarray, officials warn AP Top News at 11:54 am EST |
Read More: Napolitano, a cheerful battler for homeland security – AFP
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 CTV.ca |
The Obama School Scandal?
CBS News - In this Nov. 10, 2008 file photo, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama, the children of President-elect Barack Obama (not pictured) walk to school after their father dropped them off in Chicago. Scenes from Obamas' love story Barack and Michelle: A more perfect union |
Read More: The Obama School Scandal? – CBS News
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 BBC News |
Asian Funds Give Stocks Second Look
Wall Street Journal - By ELLEN SHENG HONG KONG — Fund managers in Asia started to creep back into stock markets in November, encouraged by the recent sharp drop in prices. ASIA MARKETS Hong Kong extends rally, Mumbai trading volatile Asia Ends Week On A High |
Read More: Asian Funds Give Stocks Second Look – Wall Street Journal
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 WCBD |
Rain, fog causing delays for Thanksgiving travelers at Hartsfield
Atlanta Journal Constitution - By LAURA DIAMOND, ERIC STIRGUS A mix of fog, rain and cloudy skies caused flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Sunday morning, at the start of the busiest travel day of the year. Video: Weak Economy Means Slow Traffic at DFW Airport East coast storms cause some flight delays at Metro Airport |
Read More: Rain, fog causing delays for Thanksgiving travelers at Hartsfield – Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Linux for iPhone May Open the Door to Android iPhone
Gizmodo - By Jesus Diaz , 10:00 PM on Sat Nov 29 2008, 1536 views Here you have it. Linux running on the iPhone. Yes, it's only the first port, but it's the iPhone running the Linux OS, controlled with a USB keyboard running off the iPhone multi-purpose port … Linux Kernel Booting On the iPhone Linux Ported to iPhone/Touch, Runs Busybox For Now |
Read More: Linux for iPhone May Open the Door to Android iPhone – Gizmodo
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
Google's IPhone App Sets Trend Rebelling Against Apple's Rules
DailyTech - Google's new voice-powered search lets you search for things on your iPhone without tiring your thumbs. It also breaks Apple's developer agreement. Google confirms its iPhone voice search violates Apple’s terms Read all '"App Store"' posts in Digital Media |
Read More: Google's IPhone App Sets Trend Rebelling Against Apple's Rules – DailyTech
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 AFP |
Unmanned Russian resupply spacecraft docks with ISS
Space Daily - An unmanned Russian resupply vehicle on Sunday docked with the International Space Station (ISS) carrying cargo ranging from scientific equipment to birthday presents, the RIA Novosti news agency said. Unmanned Russian resupply spacecraft forced to dock manually Wis. native to make his third space mission |
Read More: Unmanned Russian resupply spacecraft docks with ISS – Space Daily
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 Washington Post |
Georgia Tech storms past Georgia
Atlanta Journal Constitution - By THOMAS STINSON Ask Georgia Tech, which on a raw Saturday afternoon at Sanford Stadium brought down one of Georgia’s most historic stretches of domination with some history of its own in a raucous 45-42 victory before 92746 wet people. Bulldogs stung by Jackets Georgia Tech runs right past Georgia |
Read More: Georgia Tech storms past Georgia – Atlanta Journal Constitution
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 Telegraph.co.uk |
Swedes shoot 63 to win World Cup of Golf in China
Akron Beacon Journal - Thinking About Thanksgiving During a Time of Financial Crisis: Is There Always Something to Be Grateful For? No Bucking this Trend: Cavs Win – Cavs v. Bucks Postgame Quick Hits Should We Bail Out The Big Three Automakers ? Sweden wins World Cup of Golf Sweden runs away with World Cup title |
Read More: Swedes shoot 63 to win World Cup of Golf in China – Akron Beacon Journal
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AP – A Wisconsin family found it hard to be thankful after a thief made off with their turkey dinner.
Read More: Thief steals Thanksgiving dinner off woman's porch
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Reuters – Three Norwegian tourists came under fire and one was shot after the satellite navigation system in their car guided them straight into one of Rio de Janeiro’s most dangerous slums.
Read More: GPS guides Norwegian tourists into trouble in Rio
(Reuters)
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AP – To earn a national championship, Alabama or Florida will have to win two games matching No. 1 vs. No. 2. The top-ranked Crimson Tide and second-ranked Gators held their spots in the AP Top 25 Sunday, setting up the 41st game matching the highest ranked teams in the AP Top 25.
Read More: No. 1 Tide will face No. 2 Gators for SEC title
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AP – Plaxico Burress’ lawyer said Sunday he was advised that the New York Giants’ star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh.
Read More: Lawyer to AP: Burress expects plea Monday
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