8 Westerners on Medical Team Killed in Afghanistan – Voice of America
 New York Daily News |
8 Westerners on Medical Team Killed in Afghanistan
Voice of America Photo: AP An international Christian charity said Saturday that militants killed part of its 12-member medical team, including six Americans, one German, one Briton and two Afghan interpreters, in a remote area of northern Afghanistan. … International Assistance Mission slayings: part of Taliban war strategy Medics killed in Afghanistan 'were not missionaries' Afghan medical mission ends in death for 10 |
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Kagan sworn in by Roberts to become 112th Supreme Court Justice – Los Angeles Times
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Kagan sworn in by Roberts to become 112th Supreme Court Justice
Los Angeles Times Elena Kagan was sworn in as the 112th US Supreme Court justice and its fourth woman ever, taking the oath of office at the high court two days after the Senate confirmed her. Kagan, 50, the former dean of Harvard Law School, pledged to "do equal right … Kagan Sworn In as 112th Supreme Court Justice Kagan to Be Sworn In as Justice Elena Kagan officially sworn in to US Supreme Court |
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Fidel Castro at Cuban parliament: Nuclear war is near – MiamiHerald.com
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Fidel Castro at Cuban parliament: Nuclear war is near
MiamiHerald.com Cuba's Fidel Castro Saturday participated in his first government function since he nearly died in 2006, hammering away at his apocalyptic forecast of nuclear war and urging President Barack Obama to avert it. … Fidel Castro Appears in Cuban Parliament for First Time in Years Castro addresses Cuba's parliament for first time in years Fidel Castro makes 1st official gov't appearance |
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Tiger’s mistress Uchitel ditches ‘Celebrity Rehab’ for Malibu facility – New York Post
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Tiger's mistress Uchitel ditches 'Celebrity Rehab' for Malibu facility
New York Post 1 mistress Rachel Uchitel checked into another rehab facility after leaving VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," TMZ reported Saturday. Uchitel reportedly paid $20000 … Janice Dickinson and Rachel Uchitel separated after Celebrity Rehab bust-up Rachel Uchitel Checks Out of 'Rehab' and Into Rehab [Gossip] Rachel Uchitel Checks Into Rehab |
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Jack White labels New York celebrity crowd ‘motherfuckers’ for not ‘rocking … – NME.com
 New York Daily News |
Jack White labels New York celebrity crowd 'motherfuckers' for not 'rocking …
NME.com Jack White laid into the celebrity-filled audience at The Dead Weather's gig at Don Hill's in New York on Wednesday (August 4), labelling them "hip … Jack White screams abuse at A-List audience Rocker Jack White Insults Celeb Audience at Show Jack White & Dead Weather at the New Don Hill's |
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Mayor to mosque foes: Shut up already! – New York Post
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Mayor to mosque foes: Shut up already!
New York Post Mayor Bloomberg won't stop talking about the mosque near Ground Zero, harshly attacking opponents yesterday who “ought to be ashamed of themselves.” Sounding more supportive of freedom of religion than freedom of speech, … Muslim History Belies Stereotypes in 'Ground Zero Mosque' Dispute Mayor Sparks Mosque Fray A Muslim victim of 9/11: 'Build your mosque somewhere else' |
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Giants need no hits to tie, beat Braves – MLB.com
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Giants need no hits to tie, beat Braves
MLB.com ATLANTA — The Giants' performance Friday night likely increased the howling from fans and critics who insist that they must add a competent hitter to their roster. Nevertheless, the Giants can live with the earache after … Giants accept charitable offering from Braves Giants get a gift Giants' Lincecum refines his delivery |
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Wyclef Jean’s candidacy sparks war of words with actor Sean Penn – MiamiHerald.com
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Wyclef Jean's candidacy sparks war of words with actor Sean Penn
MiamiHerald.com PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Hip-hop star and presidential candidate Wyclef Jean has gotten into the first fight of his young campaign. His opponent: former Hollywood bad boy-turned-camp manager Sean Penn. After announcing his candidacy … Former Fugee Pras not backing Wyclef for president Wyclef Jean Can't Count on Fugees Vote Wyclef Jean: Preacher's son to rap star to presidential contender |
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Resignation puts Obama’s economic team in difficult spot – Kansas City Star
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Resignation puts Obama's economic team in difficult spot
Kansas City Star Christina Romer's resignation as chairwoman of the Council of Economic Advisers creates an opening at a time when the Obama administration is seeking to highlight its record on restarting growth ahead of November congressional elections. … Romer Leaves White House Amid Listless Economic Recovery Economist Christina Romer regrets saying jobless rate would stay below 8 percent Focus on Obama's economic team |
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Schwarzenegger: Let gays and lesbians marry now – San Francisco Chronicle
 The Guardian |
Schwarzenegger: Let gays and lesbians marry now
San Francisco Chronicle (08-06) 17:04 PDT SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown joined gay rights advocates Friday in asking a federal judge to allow gays and lesbians in California to marry immediately while opponents appeal the ruling … Top officials in California urge judge to allow same-sex marriage Schwarzenegger: Same-Sex Weddings Should Resume Schwarzenegger calls for same-sex weddings |
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