Nation Digest: California Wildfire Fo... - Washington Post

Globe and Mail

Nation Digest: California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate Washington Post Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) said an "out of control" wildfire in the Los Angeles foothills had forced the evacuation of thousands of homes and threatened 12500 buildings in the heavily populated area. The fire nearly doubled in size overnight and ... 2 firefighters die battling blaze in Los Angeles County CNN Raging wildfire threatens 12500 homes in LA suburbs Boston Globe Station fire claims 18 homes and two firefighters Los Angeles Times The Associated Press -Times Online -San Bernardino Sun  »

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Sen. Edward M. Kennedy laid to rest n... - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy laid to rest near brothers Los Angeles Times After a Boston funeral Mass attended by dignitaries and stars, his extended family says goodbye to its patriarch at Arlington National Cemetery. Nearly 60 members of the Senate and 21 former senators, as well as dozens of members of the House of ... Many in presidential line of succession attend funeral Boston Globe Kennedy Buried Near Brothers After Day of Ceremony, Remembrance Bloomberg Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington, beside brothers The Associated Press Reuters -New York Daily News -Washington Post  »

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Political Luminaries Pay Tribute to K... - ABC News

guardian.co.uk

Political Luminaries Pay Tribute to Kennedy ABC News AP Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., talks with reporters following a memorial service in tribute to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy at the John. F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. ... A time to remember Boston Globe Joe Kennedy: Uncle Teddy Made World Better Place Boston Channel.com Kennedy's Arlington Burial Will Continue a Family Legacy Washington Post Bloomberg -Houston Chronicle -The Associated Press  »

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Many tell stories of Kennedy the advo... - USA Today

guardian.co.uk

Many tell stories of Kennedy the advocate USA Today BOSTON â€" To say goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, Sandra Regan came to stand on the steps of her childhood church, St. Stephen's, in the North End. She wanted to honor "everything he achieved in the Senate. ... Deep into night, memories carry throngs to wake Boston Globe Tho! usands greet Kennedy motorcade, file past casket Los Angeles Times Senate Has Changed in Kennedy's Time New York Times Washington Post -The Associated Press -Bloomberg  »

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Sen. Kennedy\'s death leaves a void th... - Los Angeles Times

Telegraph.co.uk

Sen. Kennedy's death leaves a void that won't be filled Los Angeles Times Sen. Edward Kennedy's death is a blow not only to Democratic liberalism, but to bipartisanship in the Senate. By Doyle McManus Reporting from Washington - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death leaves a void in the firmament of American politics, one that will ... In Massachusetts, Residents Remember Their Senator! Washington Post Ted Kennedy's death heralds Camelot's end Chicago Tribune Kennedy's death may r »

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CIA Abuse Cases Detailed in Report on... - New York Times

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CIA Abuse Cases Detailed in Report on Detainees New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. named a veteran federal prosecutor on Monday to examine abuse of prisoners held by the Central Intelligence Agency, after the Justice Department released a long-secret ... CIA torture indictments? No thanks Los Angeles Times Probe of CIA Imperils Interagency Trust W »

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CIA Releases Documents Fmr. Vice Pres... - ABC News

Washington Post

CIA Releases Documents Fmr. Vice President Cheney Requested Be ... ABC News The documents back up the Bush administration's claims that intelligence gleaned from captured terror suspects had thwarted terrorist attacks, but the visible portions of the heavily redacted reports do not indicate ... 'Inhumane' CIA terror tactics spur criminal probe The A! ssociated Press New details emerge of CIA interrogators'  »

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Coast Guard says girl swept to sea by... - The Associated Press

Voice of America

Coast Guard says girl swept to sea by wave dies The Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. â€" The Coast Guard says a 7-year-old girl has died after a large wave stirred up by Hurricane Bill swept her and two others off a rocky ledge at Acadia National Park in Maine. Steve McCausland of the Maine Public Safety Department says ... Waves knock several into ocean off Maine; Bill heads to Canada CNN International Hurricane Horror: Young Girl Among Spectators Swept Into Maine Sea ABC News Wave Hits Acadia Park in Maine, Sweeps Five People Out to Sea Bloomberg Deseret News -Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck -NECN  »

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Surfers swarm beaches despite Hurrica... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

CBC.ca

Surfers swarm beaches despite Hurricane Bill's impact The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Hurricane Bill swirled past the Jersey shore today, bringing 8- and 10-foot waves that created a banner day for surfers, but beached many swimmers and ocean-going businesses. Capt. ... Hurricane Bill downgraded, still dangerous Newsday At the quiet Shore,  »

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Obama Faults GOP in Health Debate - Wall Street Journal

Times Online

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Cash for Clunkers ending - CNNMoney.com

FOXNews

Cash for Clunkers ending CNNMoney.com With money running out, $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program will end on Monday. The t »

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New White House tactic to bring GOP back to health debate? - CNN

MiamiHerald.com

New White House tactic to bring GOP back to health debate? CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In the chess game over health care reform, the White House's last move was to say Democrats might use a procedural move to get a bill through without working with Republicans. Congress will take up the health care ... Is Health Care Compromise a Lost Cause? CBS News Obama: Health care debate is 'heart of who we are' USA Today Obama Struggles to Strike a Health Care Deal Palatable to  »

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In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires - New York Times

New York Times

In Another U-Turn, Favre Un-Retires New York Times Craig Lassig/AP Quarterback Brett Favre, left, and Minnesota Vikings Coach Brad Childress after Favre arrived at the St. Paul airport on Tuesday. By JUDY BATTISTA The Giants and Jets prepare for the 2009 NFL season. Discuss  »

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Obama aide says president still favors public health plan - CNN

Washington Post

Obama aide says president still favors public health plan CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House sought to reassure jittery supporters Monday that President Obama is not abandoning the fight for a public health insurance option. President Obama "believes the public option is the best way" to reform health care, ... Liberal Democrats unhappy with healthcare shift Reuters Democrats Say Obama Shouldn't Retreat From Public Health Plan Bloomberg Some Obama promises must wait msnbc.com San Francisco Chronicle -guardian.co.uk -USA Today  »

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White House Appears Open to Insurance Co-ops - New York Times

Seattle Post Intelligencer

White House Appears Open to Insurance Co-ops New York Times The Obama administration sent signals on Sunday that it has backed away from its once-firm vision of a government organization to provide for the nation's 50 million uninsured and is now open to using nonprofit cooperatives instead. ... Senator to Obama: Without votes, push for reform is futile CNN Public insurance plan not essential: Sebelius Reuters Sebelius speaks out on health care reform Kansas City Star W »

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How on earth has the Arctic Sea vanished? - Telegraph.co.uk

Times Online

How on earth has the Arctic Sea vanished? Telegraph.co.uk IT is nearly 100 metres long, more than 17 metres wide and weighs almost 4000 tonnes. Yet, even in a hi-tech world of satellites and Google Earth, the Arctic Sea has vanished without trace in busy European shipping lanes. A possible sighting of the ... 'Ransom demand' for missing ship BBC News Police say ransom demanded in Arctic Sea mystery CNN International Missing Ship Arctic Sea's Owner Gets Ransom Demand Bloomberg The Associated Press -Times Online -AFP  »

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Would-be assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme is paroled - San Francisco Chronicle

BBC News

Would-be assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme is paroled San Francisco Chronicle Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, the Charles Manson follower who tried to shoot President Gerald Ford outside the Capitol in Sacramento in 1975, was released today from a federal prison hospital in Texas, officials said. Fromme, 60, was released at 8 am local ... 'Squeaky' Fromme released from prison CNN Woman who tried to kill Ford released from prison Reuters Manson 'family' member released BBC News The Associated Press -ABC News -RTT News  »

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US Economy: Sales Unexpectedly Decrease as Job Losses Mount - Bloomberg

The Associated Press

US Economy: Sales Unexpectedly Decrease as Job Losses Mount Bloomberg Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at US retailers unexpectedly fell in July, raising the risk that consumers will keep cutting back as job losses mount and temper a recovery from the worst recession since the 1930s. ... Retail sales drop in July despite cash-for-clunkers program MarketWatch Retail sales inched down in June Bizjournals.com Retail Sales and Unemployment Claims Disappoint BusinessWeek W »

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Analysis: Health care debate a long-running story - The Associated Press

Washington Post

Analysis: Health care debate a long-running story The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, NC â€" President Barack Obama's campaign for a health care overhaul is an intense inst »

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Eunice Shriver, Special Olympics founder and sister of JFK, dies at 88 - Los Angeles Times

Washington Post

Eunice Shriver, Special Olympics founder and sister of JFK, dies at 88 Los Angeles Times Shriver, the mother of Maria Shriver, advocated tirelessly for the ment »

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Recovery Continues in New York City Crash - Wall Street Journal

guardian.co.uk

Recovery Continues in New York City Crash W »

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Rescue Workers Resume Search for NY Helicopter, Plane Victims - Bloomberg

guardian.co.uk

Rescue Workers Resume Search for NY Helicopter, Plane Victims Bloomberg Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Rescue workers including divers from the New York Police Department resumed their search for bodies after a sightseeing helicopter and a sm »

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Top terror leader reportedly killed in Indonesia - Washington Post

Brisbane Times

Top terror leader reportedly killed in Indonesia Washington Post AP BEJI, Indonesia -- Southeast Asia's most wanted terror suspect was reportedly killed during a 16-hour siege on a suspected militant hide-out that ended Saturday when police stormed the house, but officials said they could not yet ... Police seek DNA over Java death BBC News Top terror leader reportedly killed in Indonesia Los Angeles Times Indonesian Police Kill Terrorists Plotting Attack on Yudhoyono Bloomberg Reuters -Times Online -Xinhua  »

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Pakistan Taliban chief Mehsud 'dead' - AFP

guardian.co.uk

Pakistan Taliban chief Mehsud 'dead' AFP ISLAMABAD â€" Pakistan said Friday it believed that wanted Taliban warlord Baitullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone attack, which if confirmed would score a coup in the US-led fight against Islamist militants. The death of the notorious commander could ... Analysis: impact on Afghanistan will be minimal Times Onl! ine Q+A: Mehsud probably dead, but will it help win the war? Reuters Pakistan Foreign Minister: Pakistani Taliban Chief Dead Voice of America guardian.co.uk -ABC Online -TIME  »

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Sotomayor confirmation vote set for Thursday afternoon - CNN

Straits Times

Sotomayor confirmation vote set for Thursday afternoon CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Judge Sonia Sotomayor was expected to easily win Senate confirmation Thursday as two more Republican senators announced their support for the country's first Hispanic high court pick. Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic on ... Democrats R »

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