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Hoyas deal ’Cuse costly loss in Big East tourney
Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Big East tournament Thursday.
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Allegations of fraud as Iraq election results trickle in - Christian Science Monitor
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Allegations of fraud as Iraq election results trickle in
Christian Science Monitor
Allegations of fraud swirled around ballot counting in Baghdad Thursday, as Iraq election results started to trickle in. Iraq Election: Counting and data input workers are shown at the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Baghdad, Iraq, ...
Initial Iraqi Election Results Show Maliki Group In LeadVoice of America
Early Iraq results: PM battling secular challengerThe Associated Press
Secular coalition says fraud hit Iraqi electionTimes Online
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TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform - Reuters
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TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform
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Congressional Democrats drew closer to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could lead to a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid told reporters there were ...
House Democrats face tough odds on health careCNN International
Democrats try to finish health care reformCNN
Sen. Gregg warns House Democrats on health careUSA Today
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Wall Street reform hits an impasse
Chances of a broad overhaul of U.S. financial regulation this year dimmed on Thursday after bipartisan Senate talks collapsed.
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Report: 12-year-olds abusing inhalants
When their kids turn 12, parents are concerned about peers pressuring them to smoke cigarettes, drink and use drugs, but it turns out 12-year-olds are doing something else: getting high on inhalants.
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Man convicted of murdering Broncos’ Williams
Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
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Nigeria women protest at killings
Hundreds of Nigerian women protest over last Sunday's violence near Jos, where many women and children were massacred.
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Ex-New Orleans Cop Pleads In Shooting Cover-Up
A judge called the plot to hide the shooting of unarmed residents crossing a bridge a "despicable" scheme that immeasurably compounded Hurricane Katrina's damage. Jeffrey Lehrmann pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony, meaning he knew about the crime and didn't report it. He faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Jury reaches verdict in Darrent Williams murder - Denver Post
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Jury reaches verdict in Darrent Williams murder
Denver Post
Suspect Willie Clark is advised of the charges against in the death of Darrent Williams at Denver's City and County Building on Oct. 17, 2008. (RMN POOL | CHRIS SCHNEIDER) A Denver jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of ...
Man convicted in slaying of Broncos' Williamsmsnbc.com
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen: Legacy of Darrent Williams 'will live on for all of us'USA Today
Man convicted in slaying of Denver Broncos playerForbes
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Airline Twitter promotion attracts huge crowds
JetBlue said it had a thousand free tickets to give away to New Yorkers who showed up at a location broadcasted via Twitter. The only complaint so far: Couldn't there be more?
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Ultimate laptop buying guide: 6 types of laptops to consider
Whether you're looking for an uber-powerful desktop replacement or a super-portable netbook, here is what you need to consider before buying a laptop.
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House GOP adopts earmark ban
House Republicans agreed Thursday to adopt a ban on congressional earmarks in spending bills for next year, upping the ante with Democrats in the political battle over fiscal responsibility and pork barrel spending.
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Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke
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Bacterial meningitis kills Oklahoma girl
An Oklahoma elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis, officials said Thursday, and two other students are hospitalized with the illness.
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Aftershocks Rattle Chile During Inauguration - New York Times
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Aftershocks Rattle Chile During Inauguration
New York Times
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, accompanied by his wife, Cecilia Morel, during his inauguration ceremony at the Congress in Valparaiso on Thursday. By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO and JACK HEALY SANTIAGO, Chile — The new Chilean president, Sebastián Piñera, ...
Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes OfficeVoice of America
Chile lifts tsunami alert on coast after tremorsReuters
Strong Aftershocks Rattle ChileWall Street Journal
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Man accused of raping, beating 5 daughters
A New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three and beating his children with boards.
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Miss. School Prom off After Lesbian's Date Request
A northern Mississippi school district decided Wednesday not to host a high school prom after a lesbian student demanded she be able to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.
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House Considers Reviving Massa Ethics Probe - FOXNews
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House Considers Reviving Massa Ethics Probe
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In a sign that the Eric Massa controversy may not go away any time soon, the House on Thursday advanced a Republican measure calling for the ethics committee to "investigate fully" what House Democratic leaders and their staffs knew ahead of time about ...
Boehner: Reopen Massa investigationUSA Today
GOP wants Massa ethics probe reopenedThe Associated Press
Pelosi Staff Said to Be Told of Massa in OctoberBusinessWeek
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