12/27/2009 2:23:00 AM
 ABC News | Profile: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab BBC News Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a transatlantic flight on Christmas Day, appears to have lived a life of privilege. As the son of one of Nigeria's most prominent businessmen he had access to ... US charges plane bombing suspect Father of Terror Suspect Reportedly Warned US About Son Flight terror suspect scion of wealthy Nigerian family |
12/27/2009 2:39:57 AM
 Times Online | Tehran police 'in fierce clashes with protesters' BBC News Fierce clashes have erupted between Iranian security forces and opposition demonstrators trying to gather in the centre of the capital, Tehran. Unconfirmed reports say at least one person has been shot dead. Iranian opposition parties had called on ... 'Four protesters killed' in fresh Iran clashes Iranians mark the Shiite holiday Ashura with mass unrest in Tehran Street protests mar religious ceremony in Tehran |
12/27/2009 2:10:09 AM
 Aljazeera.net | Gazans mark anniversary of war Aljazeera.net Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are marking one year since the start of Israel's 22-day offensive on the territory, which left hundreds dead and damaged millions of dollars worth of infrastructure. Hamas officials held a ceremony on Sunday outside the ... One year on, Ban bemoans lack of 'durable' Gaza cease-fire UN chief: 'Fate of Gazans, well-being of Israelis intimately connected' Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy as six Palestinians are shot |
12/27/2009 1:59:47 AM
 The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) | Health Costs Wall Street Journal Consumers could see some immediate gains from health-overhaul legislation in Congress. But most benefits would take years to kick in. The impact of the health bill hangs on how the final version is written, and lawmakers will have to ... After passing 2 health bills, Hill must now build bridge Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/27/2009 Health care vote draws varied opinions |
12/27/2009 12:47:03 AM
 ABC News | Obamas enjoy private, secure Hawaii vacation USA Today By Alex Brandon, AP By Michael Tsai, The Honolulu Advertiser While President Obama has kept a decidedly low profile during his Hawaii vacation, his security detail has made quite a visual impact in the Kailua neighborhood where he is staying. ... Rochester Marine meets the Obamas at base in Hawaii Taking Work Home (Even When Home Means Hawaii) Hawaii eyes boost to tourism as Obamas' vacation brings attention |
12/27/2009 1:11:57 AM
 Los Angeles Times | Millions of Iraq Shi'ite Muslims gather for Ashura Reuters KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) - Millions of Shi'ite Muslims gathered at shrines and mosques across Iraq on Sunday for the Ashura religious festival while Iraqi forces stood watch against the bloody attacks that have marred past pilgrimages. ... Shia Muslims gather in Karbala for the climax of Ashura Afghanistan's minority Shiites reach Ashura climax 4 Shiite pilgrims killed in bomb attack in Iraq |
12/26/2009 4:57:45 PM
 Reuters | Schwarzenegger: From Hollywood to Sacramento San Francisco Chronicle On Aug. 6, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would become a candidate in the election to recall Gov. Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger initially had legislators charmed and a little scared - then overplayed his hand by going to the ballot with a ... National digest: Rollback in breast-cancer test funds draws rebukes in California A plan for getting California's fiscal house in order Editorial: California will benefit from health reform |
12/26/2009 5:55:40 PM
 CBS News | Md. girl's death sharpens criticism of sex offender laws Washington Post Not even a full day after police found the body of an 11-year-old girl who was kidnapped, authorities say, by a registered sex offender, the Salisbury tragedy was spotlighted by Maryland activists who consider the state's child protection ... Body of 11-year-old Salisbury girl found near Delaware border Body of missing Maryland girl is found near Delaware Abducted girl, 11, found dead |
12/25/2009 4:31:25 PM
 New York Daily News | Commander to Rescind a Provision on Pregnancy New York Times By AP WASHINGTON (AP) รข€" The top United States commander in Iraq intends to rescind a policy that had placed pregnant soldiers at risk of discipline. The commander, Gen. Ray Odierno, has drafted a broad new policy for American forces in Iraq that will ... Pregnant Soldiers in War Zone Won't be Punished US military drops ban on soldiers getting pregnant US Military Drops Pregnancy Ban |
12/26/2009 7:58:16 PM
 Washington Times | Salvation Army Asks Public for Help Finding Shooting Suspects FOXNews Arkansas police are still searching for two men who shot and killed a Salvation Army major Christmas Eve outside the organization's community center in North Little Rock as his three young children looked on. Police held a press conference on Saturday, ... Salvation Army exceeds its goal Salvation Army Major Shot in Front of 3 Children Salvation Army Major Shot and Killed in Front of Children |
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