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In historic vote, House approves health care bill

Updated: 11/08/09 12:40 PM
WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, the House late Saturday passed comprehensive legislation aimed at remaking the American health care system to provide coverage for all.

Army chief: Avoid speculation about Hasan's faith

Updated: 11/08/09 9:10 AM
The Army chief of staff says it's important for the country not to get caught up in speculation about the Muslim faith of the alleged Fort Hood gunman.

Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling

Updated: 11/08/09 11:30 AM
Twenty years ago Monday, they danced atop the Berlin Wall, feet thudding on the cold concrete, arms raised in victory, hands clasped in friendship and giddy hope.

Ida brushes past Mexico, watch issued for US coast

Updated: 11/08/09 12:15 PM
Hurricane Ida swiped the resort city of Cancun on Sunday with bands of wind and rain as it steamed north toward the Gulf of Mexico, where officials issued a hurricane watch for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi.

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G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus

Updated: 11/07/09 8:20 PM
Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

US attorney general: Gitmo reviews under way

Updated: 11/08/09 9:45 AM
U.S. officials are reviewing which Guantanamo Bay detainees could face trial in American courts and the first indications could come next week, the U.S. attorney general said Sunday.

Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise

Updated: 11/08/09 8:30 AM
Days after coming to power in September, Japan's new prime minister broached forming a new East Asian trading bloc with rival China - one that would exclude the United States.

Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Vail

Updated: 11/08/09 6:15 AM
Gunfire erupted inside a bar near the ski town of Vail Saturday night, leaving one man dead and three others wounded, police said. A 63-year-old suspect was quickly arrested.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Updated: 11/08/09 11:55 AM
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

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