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Advocates Want Bush Abortion Policies Reversed
Abortion-rights backers want quick action from the president-elect, although they may not press for sweeping changes. Obama has said he is looking to find common ground on reproductive health issues.
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Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says
When the main challenger to Afghan President Hamid Karzai dropped out of a planned runoff, it did more than end two months of election disputes. According to Sen. John Kerry, it also gives Karzai a chance to prove his legitimacy — and to become a stronger ally to America.
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How Many Losses For The Democrats In 2010?
Historically the party that holds the White House almost always loses seats in its first midterm election. When one party holds the White House, the House and the Senate, the losses tend to be bigger. If the economy doesn't turn around, it will be a very difficult election year for Democrats.
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Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims
The H1N1 virus is a major concern for Saudi Arabian authorities, who are gearing up to host millions of Muslims on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Health officials are making recommendations and monitoring pilgrims, but otherwise can do little to mitigate the virus' spread.
Jump in Jobless Rate Puts Spotlight on Obama
News that the jobless rate has crossed the psychologically important 10 percent mark comes on the same week that Democrats suffered sobering Election Day. Some experts say it dims Democratic prospects not just for 2010, but for the health care vote this weekend.
Two Coalition Service Members Missing In Afghanistan
After a routine resupply mission, the American soldiers disappeared and more than 25 NATO and Afghan security forces members were wounded during the search mission for them, the alliance said Friday.
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Babies May Pick Up Language Cues In Womb
A new study reveals that the melody of a newborn's cries seems to be influenced by the sound of the parents' native tongue. The findings suggest that crying infants may be imitating the patterns of the language they heard before they were born.
Alleged Gunman Arrested In Orlando Shooting
Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.
Jobless Rate 10.2 Percent, Casts Doubt On Recovery
Little over a week after the government said the economy has begun to grow, the unemployment rate climbed to 10.2 percent, the first time it has hit double digits since 1983. That, along with the loss of an additional 190,000 jobs in October, shows the economy is still struggling to emerge from recession.
Wal-Mart, Amazon Price War Extends To DVDs
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books. The move led rivals Amazon.com Inc. and Target Corp. to reduce some DVD prices, which pushed Wal-Mart to take a few more cents off its offerings.
Monthly Unemployment Rate Tops 10 Percent
The Labor Department says the jobless rate hit 10.2 percent in October. That's the first time it's gone over 10 percent since the recession of the early 1980's. The economy shed a net total of 190,000 jobs in October.
Officials Begin Putting Shooting Pieces Together
As doctors attend to the wounded and funeral plans are made for the deceased, military officials at Fort Hood, Texas, are piecing together why the alleged gunman shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Among the things they are looking into: Whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was disturbed by his deployment orders to go to Iraq.
Boosted By Bailout, AIG Racks Up Profitable Quarter
AIG said it posted profits for the second quarter in a row as its core insurance operations continue to stabilize after the company's government bailout last year. American International Group Inc. also got a lift from the increasing value of investments it still holds that soured last year and helped drive it to the brink of collapse.
Alleged Shooter Was Ordered To Deploy To Iraq
Authorities believe Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is the man responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S. military installation. A relative told Fox News that Hasan had been ordered to serve a term in Iraq, and resisted deployment there. Hasan was said to have argued with soldiers who supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Soldiers Scramble To Aid Fort Hood Shooting Victims
A gunman, identified as Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, allegedly opened fire at the Soldier Readiness Center at Fort Hood, Texas, on Thursday. Thirteen people were killed and 30 wounded. The center is where soldiers get final medical and dental checks before they ship out overseas. Soldiers hurried to rescue the fallen.
13 Die In Fort Hood Shooting, Suspect Hospitalized
Officials at Fort Hood say 13 people died and 30 were wounded when an Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Texas post. Military officials are trying to unravel why the shooting happened. The suspect is wounded and under guard.
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Motives For Military Post Shooting Remain Unclear
Thirteen people were killed and 30 were injured in Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, and the suspected gunman, an Army psychiatrist, survived despite being shot four times.
How Do You Find A Job? Ask The Algorithm
The state of New York is looking for ways to reduce the time the unemployed spend looking for jobs, and it's turning to a mathematical formula for help. Using an algorithm developed by a Boston technology company, the program directs resumes to the employers most likely to make a hire.
Recession Drives Women Into Role Of Breadwinner
More and more women have had to become their family's primary source of income. But women still don't make as much money as men. When a woman becomes the breadwinner, her family must survive on less than half of their previous income.
Colorado Plans To Lower Minimum Wage In 2010
Colorado will soon become the first state to cut its minimum wage. The 3 cent reduction will bring the wage down to $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal minimum. The cut is required by a law that ties the wage to inflation. But employment experts say companies are unlikely to cut the minimum for existing workers.
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