Peanuts - July 14, 2009 border=

Peanuts - July 14, 2009

AP sources: House lays groundwork for CIA probe - The Associated Press border=

AP sources: House lays groundwork for CIA probe - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Intelligence Committee has asked the CIA to provide documents about the now-canceled program to target al-Qaida leaders, congressional officials said Tuesday. The move is a precursor to what will almost certainly become a …
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How one youth was drawn to jihad in Somalia - Christian Science Monitor border=

How one youth was drawn to jihad in Somalia - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor
Like the Somali-American from Minnesota who was killed this weekend, Tawakal Ahmed was recruited through mosques in Kenya to fight for Islamic militants in Mogadishu. By Heba ALY | Correspondent Isiolo, Kenya - A smattering of wispy clouds dots the …
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CNN International
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In Warren, Obama outlines new graduation initiative - Detroit Free Press border=

In Warren, Obama outlines new graduation initiative - Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free Press
Free Press reporter Steve Neavling is covering President Barack Obama's appearance this afternoon at Macomb Community College in Warren. Obama was scheduled to speak at 3:45 pm 3:52 pm | Obama …
Houston Chronicle
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US Stocks Up Only Slightly Despite Goldman Sachs, Retail Data - Wall Street Journal border=

US Stocks Up Only Slightly Despite Goldman Sachs, Retail Data - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal
Stocks mustered only tiny gains Tuesday, despite strong earnings from Wall Street bellwether Goldman Sachs Group and better-than-expected retail sales data. Major indexes have been stuck all day in a narrow range. …
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Liberia's ex-leader denounces war crimes charges - The Associated Press border=

Liberia's ex-leader denounces war crimes charges - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — His combat fatigues were replaced by a dark suit and tie, and the tinted aviator glasses gave the former Liberian leader a haughty air as he took the stand Tuesday to emphatically denounce the war crimes charges against …
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India, France to firm up fight against terrorism - Hindu border=

India, France to firm up fight against terrorism - Hindu

Hindu
FRENCH HONOUR: French President Nicolas Sarkozy with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the Champs Elysees in Paris on Tuesday. Dr. Singh was the chief guest at the Bastille Day military parade. Paris: On a hot, golden summer's day, with over 5000 guests …
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Schwarzenegger launches TV ad in budget fight - Reuters border=

Schwarzenegger launches TV ad in budget fight - Reuters

Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers were set to resume talks on Tuesday to arrive at a state budget agreement, the Hollywood icon turned politician hit the airwaves with a television …
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Huffington Post
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Nixon: Tour of Missouri will go on - Bizjournals.com border=

Nixon: Tour of Missouri will go on - Bizjournals.com

Bizjournals.com
Gov. Jay Nixon said the state will spend $1.5 million to make sure the Tour of Missouri still happens this year after his economic development director had recommended cutting the funding. “Even as my administration continues to tighten its belt, …
Kansas City Star
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Belleville News Democrat
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Civilians die in Afghan air crash - Aljazeera.net border=

Civilians die in Afghan air crash - Aljazeera.net

Aljazeera.net
A civilian helicopter carrying supplies to Nato-led forces has crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing six Ukrainians on board and a child on the ground, officials have said. The helicopter erupted into flames on Tuesday in the Sangin district of …
Voice of America
Reuters
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