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Decision day for health care in the House

Updated: 11/07/09 9:10 AM
President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.

Several hundred gather at Fort Hood vigil

Updated: 11/06/09 9:50 PM
Several hundred people gathered at a base stadium where the Army's chief chaplain offered prayers for families and victims of the shooting rampage that left 13 dead and 30 wounded at Fort Hood, Texas.

Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line

Updated: 11/07/09 9:20 AM
Pushing back against international criticism, Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords.

Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor

Updated: 11/07/09 8:55 AM
The accusations that Mayor Sheila Dixon used holiday gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees may sound like a minor embarrassment at worst, a small-time case of a politician enjoying the perks of power.

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House nears vote on heath care reform bill

WASHINGTON—House Democrats on Friday struggled to line up the 218 votes they need to pass a historic health care reform bill, possibly as soon as today, as Rep. Louise M. Slaughter made her final marks on the legislation during a long and acrimonious meeting of the House Rules Committee.

Navy ship built with WTC steel to go into service

The Navy is commissioning its newest battleship with a bow forged from steel that once held up the World Trade Center.

Obama signs law benefiting unemployed and home buyers

WASHINGTON — President Obama signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law Friday, giving tax incentives to prospective home buyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump.

Iraq again seeks international bombing probe

Iraq's foreign minister has reiterated his country's request for a high-level international envoy to investigate the extent of foreign involvement in recent bombings of government institutions.

Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached

Updated: 11/07/09 9:30 AM
Russia and the United States have a good chance at signing a new nuclear arms reduction deal before year's end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.

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