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Shooting Reopens Huckabee's Record

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:23:35 GMT

Shooting Reopens Huckabee's Record

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As governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee commuted the prison sentence of a man now suspected of gunning down four Seattle-area police officers. Now that the Republican is considering another run for the White House, his clemency may come back to haunt him.
Also See: Manhunt on for Cop Killings Suspect

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House Panel to Probe Dinner Crashers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:30:21 GMT

House Panel to Probe Dinner Crashers

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Obama's Afghan War Plan Is Tough Sell

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:45:56 GMT

Obama's Afghan War Plan Is Tough Sell

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filed under: National News, The Obama Presidency, World News

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In his address Tuesday night about the war in Afghanistan, President Obama will call for adding as many as 35,000 more U.S. troops, outline a revamped strategy to train Afghan security forces, and lay out an exit strategy. But his plan faces considerable obstacles, not the least of which are a negative public and the Democratic-controlled Congress.

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A V6 Engine Like no Other

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:02:31 GMT

A V6 Engine Like no Other

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While it seems like only hybrid and full-electric powertrain get attention these days, Ford is making waves with V6 gasoline engine. Sure, Ford offers hybrid vehicles and electric cars. In fact, Ford hybrid sales may outnumber Honda by the end of the year according to autopsies.com

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Californians Seek to Ban Divorce

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:41:27 GMT

Californians Seek to Ban Divorce

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filed under: National News

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In response to the passage of California's Proposition 8, which forbids same-sex marriage, a new ballot measure in the state proposes a ban on divorce. "Since California has decided to protect traditional marriage, I think it would be hypocritical of us not to sacrifice some of our own rights to protect traditional marriage even more," the initiative's sponsor says.

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Defense Calls Amanda Knox 'Naive'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:56:53 GMT

Defense Calls Amanda Knox 'Naive'

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Novel Published Against Author's Wish

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:01:40 GMT

Novel Published Against Author's Wish

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A new novel by Vladimir Nabokov, the author of "Lolita," is released 30 years after his death despite his request that the manuscript be burned. Titled "The Original of Laura," the work was written on index cards from 1975-77, the last years of the author's life. Nabokov's son, Dmitry, says his father wouldn't be angry at him for deciding to publish it.

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The Real Science and History of Vampires

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:01:53 GMT

The Real Science and History of Vampires

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Summit Entertainment

The public's thirst for vampires seems as endless as vampires' thirst for blood. Vampires are everywhere these days -- from best-selling novels to TV shows to blockbuster movies like "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," starring Robert Pattinson, left. But where did the modern idea of vampires come from? The answer lies in the gap between science and superstition.

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Al Sharpton's Daughter, Ex-Wife Arrested

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:48:00 GMT

Al Sharpton's Daughter, Ex-Wife Arrested

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The Rev. Al Sharpton's daughter and ex-wife are arrested after a New York City traffic stop. Police say Dominique Sharpton veered out of her lane, passed a patrol car, ran a red light, and forced another car to swerve out of the way. When ticketed by police, she launched into a profanity-laden tirade at the officers and said she was late for the theater, prosecutors say.

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Iran Detains 5 UK Sailors on Yacht

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:04:18 GMT

Iran Detains 5 UK Sailors on Yacht

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Iran is holding five British sailors whose racing yacht may have strayed inadvertently into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf, the British government says. The crew's detention could increase tensions between Iran and world powers, including the U.S. and Britain, demanding Tehran halt its nuclear program.

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