Southland fires rage around Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

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Southland fires rage around Los Angeles Los Angeles Times View from a burned out truck across acres of scorched hillsides in Acton as smoke rises from Mt. Gleason in the distance on Monday. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) A towering cloud from the super-heated Station fire in Angeles National Forest billows ... Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather The Associated Press Wildfires have destroyed 71 California homes San Francisco Chronicle Wildfires Rage in California, 12000 Homes in Los Angeles Threatened Voice of America Christian Science Monitor -WZTV -The Associated Press  »

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2 firefighters killed battling blaze ... - CNN

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2 firefighters killed battling blaze in Los Angeles County CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Two firefighters died Sunday battling a wildfire in Los Angeles County, according to Deputy Fire Chief Michael Bryant. Flames come dangerously close to homes in a La Canada Flintridge community on Sunday. ... LA wildfire spreads, threatens communications hub Reuter! s 2 firefighters killed in crash amid socal wildfire The Associated Press More fleeing as wildfire surges north Washington Times Los Angeles Times -9&10 News -Pasadena Star-News  »

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Sen. Ted Kennedy laid to rest at Arli... - New York Daily News

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Sen. Ted Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary New York Daily News The Kennedy family gathers around the gravesite during the funeral for Sen. Ted Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. How will you remember the late Sen. Edward Kennedy? ARLINGTON, Va. ... Week in Review In Kennedy, the Last Roar of the New Deal Liberal New York Times Sen. Kennedy Joins Brothers at Arlington CBS News Sen. Kennedy laid to rest with burial service NECN Washington Post -TIME -Christian Science Monitor  »

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Ted Kennedy, Hero and Lightning Rod - Washington Post

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Ted Kennedy, Hero and Lightning Rod Washington Post Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's colleagues say the question that has been building since his death Tuesday is not so much who will replace him -- no one can. It is what lesson his brand of liberalism holds for today's anxious ... Kennedy's Closest Confidante, in Politics and Life New York Times ! Caroline Kennedy pays tribute to Uncle Teddy The Associated Press A celebration of Kennedy's life Boston Globe BBC News -NECN -Chicago Tribune  »

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Senate Has Seen Changes in Kennedy's ... - New York Times

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Senate Has Seen Changes in Kennedy's Time New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In the spring of 2003, the United States Senate was heading for a meltdown. Democrats were blocking confirmation of federal judges. Republicans were set to retaliate with a “nuclear option”: a new rule stripping ... Kennedy replacement request gains support Los Angeles Times Kennedy took public's battles to heart USA Today Democrats Push to Quickly Replace Kennedy Washington Post The Associated Press -ABC News -W »

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Both Parties Mourn Loss of Kennedy - Washington Post

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Both Parties Mourn Loss of Kennedy Washington Post As Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death suddenly quieted the national debate over health-care reform, some Democratic lawmakers suggested Wednesday that the passing of such a prominent advocate for universal health coverage may represent ... Kennedy helped shape many laws that affect average Americans Los Angeles Times 48 m agothe Kennedy brothers' special bond Newsday Nation mourns passing of 'Liberal Lion,' Senator Ted Kennedy New York Daily News MiamiHerald.com -New York Times -Washington Post  »

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CIA interrogation memos provide fodde... - Los Angeles Times

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CIA interrogation memos provide fodder for both sides Los Angeles Times Reporting from Washington - For months, former Vice President Dick Cheney has argued that the worth of the Bush administration's aggressive interrogation program was proved in two secret CIA memos that he urged be released. ... Cheney Criticizes Decision To Expand CIA Investigation Wash! ington Post Probe of CIA Imperils Interagency Trust W »

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US Names Prosecutor to Investigate CI... - Wall Street Journal

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Bomber release \'damages Scotland\' - BBC News

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Bomber release 'damages Scotland' BBC News The release of the Lockerbie bomber has damaged the reputation of Scotland across the globe, former Labour first minister Jack mcconnell has warned. He condemned the move and said it must be made clear it was not done in the name of the Scottish people ... FBI chief condemns Lockerbie bomber's release Los A! ngeles Times Minister Ivan Lewis 'urged' Lockerbie release Times Online Mandelson faces new questions over Libya links Telegraph.co.uk CNN International -guardian.co.uk -New York Times  »

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Obama Faults GOP in Health Debate - Wall Street Journal

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US powerless as Libyan bomber freed - BBC News

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US powerless as Libyan bomber freed BBC News Susan Cohen's disbelief at the decision to release Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds is a widely-held emotion in the United States. Her daughter Theodora Cohen was one of 35 students from Syracuse University in New ... Barack Obama attacks decision to free Lockerbie bomber guardian.co.uk Primer: The case of the Lockerbie terrorist bomber Los Angeles Times A Criminal Injustice W »

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Not so secret: UBS to divulge Swiss a... - BusinessWeek

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Not so secret: UBS to divulge Swiss account names BusinessWeek The US pulled back the veil on Switzerland's famed tradition of banking secrecy Wednesday, winning an agreement for banking giant UBS AG to disclose the names of 4450 American clients suspected of hiding assets in Swiss accounts. ... Swiss government to sell its UBS stake MarketWatch ! Swiss Government Sells UBS Stake W »

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Robert D. Novak, 1931-2009 - Washington Post

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Robert D. Novak, 1931-2009 Washington Post Born Feb. 26, 1931, in Joliet, Ill., Robert D. Novak, left, is one of the most influential columnists of his time. The "Inside Report" column he wrote with Rowland Evans, far right, has been c »

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Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate - San Francisco Chronicle

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Misconceptions over key issues in health care debate San Francisco Chronicle Somewhere amid the noise and rancor of town h »

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Public insurance plan not essential: Sebelius - Reuters

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Public insurance plan not essential: Sebelius Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government-run health insurance option favored by President Barack Obama is not essential to a healthcare overhaul as long as the final measure boosts competition, a top US health official said on Sunday. ... Transcript: Sebelius, Specter and Hatch ABC News Sebelius on swine flu: 'We're preparing for the worst' CNN Sebelius Says Option of Government-Run Insurance Not Essential Bloomberg Washington Post -New York Times -Politico  »

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Suicide Blast Kills at Least Seven, Injures Dozens in Kabul - Washington Post

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Suicide Blast Kills at Least Seven, Injures Dozens in Kabul Washington Post KABUL, Aug. 15 -- Just five days before a presidential election that the Taliban has vowed to thwart, a massive suicide car bomb exploded outside the US military headquarters in Kabul on Saturday morning, killing seven people and ... Bomb in Kabul targets NATO headquarters, near US Embassy Christian Science Monitor Huge car bomb kills 7 near NATO headquarters in Kabul Los Angeles Times Taliban claim blast at NATO base in Kabul Reuters New York Times -Voice of America -CNN  »

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association: Don't blame ... - New York Daily News

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association: Don't blame ... New York Daily News The National Air Traffic Controllers Association condemned the suspension of two Teterboro controllers, one of whom was talking to his girlfriend on a phone at the time... ... at the time of the last week's mid-air collision over the ... Flight controllers suspended over NY midair collision AFP 2 Air Traffic Workers Suspended in Inquiry on Hudson River Crash New York Times Skies over Hudson have seen many close c »

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Retail Sales in US Unexpectedly Declined in July - Bloomberg

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Retail Sales in US Unexpectedly Declined in July Bloomberg Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at US retailers unexpectedly fell in July as a boost from the cash-for-clunkers automobile incentive program failed to overcome cuts in other spending. The 0.1 percent decrease in sales, the first drop ... Despite 'Cash for Clunkers,' Retail Sales Decline in July New York Times US retail sales in surprise f »

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The Whole Foods Alternative to obamacare - Wall Street Journal

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies - CNN

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies CNN (CNN) -- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and a champion of the disabled who founded the Special Olympics, died Tuesday, the Special Olympics said. She was 88. Eunice Kennedy Shriver speaks at a dinner in honor of the ... Eunice Shriver dies at 88 USA Today Eunice Ken! nedy Shriver dies at 88 Reuters Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies at 88 W »

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US general warns that Taliban is expanding aggressively in Afghanistan - Telegraph.co.uk

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US general warns that Taliban is expanding aggressively in Afghanistan Telegraph.co.uk The commander of Nato-led forces in Afghanistan has said the Taliban have the upper hand in the country. By Ben Farmer in Kabul General Stanley McChrystal said aggressive Taliban tactics meant he would have to move troops from remote regions to the ... REFILE-US commander says Taliban have Afghan momentum Reuters UN voices concern over Afghan poll Aljazeera.net US: Mighty Taliban gaining upper hand PRESS TV Bloomberg -AFP -ABC Online  »

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Fourth body located after New York midair collision - CNN

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Fourth body located after New York midair collision CNN NEW YORK (CNN) -- Investigators have located the body of a fourth victim in the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed after colliding with a plane over the Hudson River in New York, a source close to the investigation said. Crews will resume the search ... Tragic »

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Q+A: Noordin Mohammad Top and Islamic militancy in Indonesia - Reuters

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Q+A: Noordin Mohammad Top and Islamic militancy in Indonesia Reuters JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian police have shot dead a man suspected to be leading Islamic militant Noordin Mohammad Top during raids in Central Java and were trying to identify his body, police sources said on Saturday. ... Indonesian police storm terrorist hide-out Washington Post Who was Noordin Mohammed Top? Aljazeera.net Sources: Wanted terror suspect Top killed CNN International Voice of America -W »

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Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? - Reuters

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Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As information poured in on Friday that Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud was killed two days ago by a US missile strike, a whole series of questions arise over what it would mean for Pakistan, ... Mehsud death could signal turning tide against Pakistan militants guardian.co.uk Pakistan Taliban Chief Mehsud May Have Been Killed Bloomberg Pakistan believes Taliban chief Mehsud dead AFP Xinhua -TIME -Times of India  »

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Analysis: Bill Clinton as a diplomatic fix-it man - CNN

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Analysis: Bill Clinton as a diplomatic fix-it man CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It was a heartwarming sight: Laura Ling and Euna Lee landing on US soil and being reunited with their families. To their elation of their families, Bill Clinton returned to the US with journalists Laura Ling and Euna ... SCENARIOS-Clinton visit unlikely to change North Korea Reuters US journalists 'home and free' after NKorea pardon The Associated Press BILL CLINTON'S NETWORK: Special Contacts Aided Release Washington Post Voice of America -AFP -New York Daily News  »

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