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Israeli leaders to debate "final" Gaza push
Reuters -1 hour ago
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Israeli leaders will debate on Wednesday whether to order their armed forces to storm into the Gaza Strip's urban centres, the planned culmination of a nearly two-week-old offensive, political sources said.
Video: Israel's attack on UN-run school in Gaza - 07 Jan 09AlJazeeraEnglish
Israel Hits UN-Run School in GazaWashington Post
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111th Congress opens with drama in Senate
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
(01-07) 04:00 PST Washington - -- San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi - the first female speaker of the House - was elected to her second term Tuesday, but that milestone was overshadowed by high drama in the Senate.
Video: Burris Barred As New Congress Starts WorkAssociatedPress
Oscar for Burris in Supporting Role: Margaret CarlsonBloomberg
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Russian Gas Shipments to Europe Through Ukraine Are Halted
Bloomberg -47 minutes ago
By Kateryna Choursina and Lyubov Pronina Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Russian natural gas exports through Ukraine to Europe halted for the first time in three years, threatening to create shortages as freezing weather spurred demand for power.
Video: Europe running out of gasRussiaToday
Ukraine says Russia halts all European transit gasReuters
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Sarkozy on collision course with judges over investigating magistrates
guardian.co.uk -1 hour ago
Nicolas Sarkozy will today announce a fundamental shake-up of the French legal system amid an outcry from judges who fear changes would weaken their independence and hamper corruption investigations.
France to announce justice reformBBC News
Sarkozy asks Assad for proof of life from ShalitYnetnews
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Sri Lanka's Tigers vow to beat back army offensive
International Herald Tribune -3 hours ago
By C. Bryson Hull Sri Lankan soldiers pressured the Tamil Tigers' last stronghold on the Jaffna Peninsula on Wednesday, while the separatist rebels vowed to overcome the latest in a series of battlefield losses.
Sri Lanka military overruns rebel northern defence lineGulfNews
Police: Private TV station in Sri Lanka attackedThe Associated Press
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Barack Obama's team lobbying Democrats to back Leon Panetta pick ...
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
By Greg Miller and Peter Nicholas | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - After promising during the campaign to restore order and accountability to the nation's spy agencies, President-elect Barack Obama has been beset by an uncharacteristic set of missteps ...
Obama defends choice for CIA chiefLos Angeles Times
Obama Faces Heavy Fire Over Panetta SelectionWashington Post
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CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post
The Associated Press -1 hour ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades.
Video: CNN Correspondent Approached for Surgeon GeneralAssociatedPress
Novi native is on short list for surgeon generalDetroit Free Press
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For 111th Congress, Somber Topics Eclipse Ceremony
Washington Post -3 hours ago
By Paul Kane The 111th Congress began yesterday with debates over how to ease the nation's worsening recession and to fight a pair of wars overseas, adding a sense of gravity and purpose to a day normally dedicated to symbolism and the swearing-in of ...
House Democrats outlaw GOP methodAtlanta Journal Constitution
Reporter's Notebook: Children Everywhere on New Congress' First DayFOXNews
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Telcos, banks push HK shares down 3.4 pct, turnover swells
Reuters -50 minutes ago
By Parvathy Ullatil HONG KONG, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares dropped 3.4 percent on Wednesday as China Construction Bank (CCB) (0939.
Bank Of America Raises Cash In ChinaForbes
Bank of America reduce stake with ChinaCapital FM
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Alcoa Cuts Output, Fires Workers After Demand Weakens
Bloomberg -42 minutes ago
By Rob Delaney Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Alcoa Inc., the world’s largest aluminum maker, reported a third major production cut in as many months and will reduce its global workforce by 13500 after demand for the metal used in automobiles and appliances ...
Alcoa to close plants and trim work forceInternational Herald Tribune
Alcoa to cut 13500 jobsOrlando Sentinel
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Fed predicts economy will get worse
CNNMoney.com -9 hours ago
In the minutes from its last meeting, the central bank said it expects GDP to decline in 2009 and unemployment to rise into 2010. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.
Deflation fear prompted Fed's latest interest rate cutLos Angeles Times
Federal Reserve minutes detail fear of deflationary spiralChicago Tribune
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Apple unveils software updates, new laptop
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
(01-06) 12:59 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- There was no Steve Jobs or game-changing gadget at Macworld's keynote presentation Tuesday, but Apple marketing chief Philip Schiller kept things lively by introducing eye-catching software updates and a supercharged, ...
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone ImbalanceAssociatedPress
The amazing vanishing Mac desktop machineMacworld
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Jobs is gone and so is DRM
Afterdawn.com -42 minutes ago
This year's Macworld keynote was nothing like we have been used to. It could only be described as a disappointment until Philip Schiller, who replaced Steve Jobs, revealed DRM-free iTunes.
ITunes embraces 3-tier pricing, will remove anti-copy softwareLos Angeles Times
IPhone Can Download Music Over EDGE TooPC World
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CES 2009: Asus shows touchscreen EeePC and Keyboard PC
TG Daily -2 hours ago
By Wolfgang Gruener Las Vegas (NV) - Asus took advantage of the crowd present at the first major press conference at CES 2009 and showed off next-generation of EeePC netbooks, Windows 7 on netbooks, a multitouch EeePC as well as a 4.3” screen PC that ...
Asus Unveils Netbook With Touchscreen That SwivelsPC World
Asus Adds Touch to Netbook LineupPC Magazine
Computerworld - Legit Reviews - CNET News - Wired News
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Travoltas plan private service for son
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the ashes of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama, according to The Associated Press.
Death of Travolta's son raises medical questionsThe Associated Press
John Travolta CoverPeople Magazine
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Craig Blankenhorne / Associated Press
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
ADVERSARIES: Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne, left) tries to bring Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) down on “Damages.” Can the second season of FX's delicious 'Damages' possibly surpass the first?
The verdict is in: 'Damages' 2nd season doesn't disappointOrlando Sentinel
TV review: New season of 'Damages' rewards devotionSan Francisco Chronicle
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Stooges guitarist Asheton found dead in Michigan
Reuters -1 hour ago
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ron Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of the influential rock band The Stooges, was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Tuesday, police said.
Ron Asheton, influential guitarist for The StoogesBoston Globe
Ron Asheton: 'You just play 'til you drop'Entertainment Weekly
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Lakers run into a buzz saw
Los Angeles Times -1 hour ago
Kobe Bryant finished with 39 points but only two in the fourth quarter as the Lakers lost to the Hornets, 116-105. David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points in Hornets' victory at Staples Center.
Hornets clip Lakers’ winning streak at 6Boston Herald
West, Hornets end Lakers' home win streakSports Network
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Garnett says he was OK - but team wasn't
Boston Globe -56 minutes ago
By Frank Dell'Apa CHARLOTTE, NC - Kevin Garnett would not acknowledge being slowed by a calf injury he sustained in a 100-88 loss to New York Sunday.
Bobcats give Celtics 5th loss in past 7 gamesDetroit Free Press
Charlotte's turn to bounce CelticsSan Francisco Chronicle
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A's expected to announce Giambi's return today
San Francisco Chronicle -1 hour ago
Eight years ago, the A's were so close to announcing they'd re-signed first baseman Jason Giambi, they had a news release ready to go, but the deal fell apart at the last moment over a no-trade clause.
Baseball Notes: A's, Giambi are said to be close to a dealPhiladelphia Inquirer
Briefs | Baseball: Jason Giambi nears deal to go back to OaklandSeattle Times
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Parkinson's treatment shows promise in patients, study says
Chicago Tribune -2 hours ago
By Deborah L. Shelton | Tribune reporter Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation showed greater improvement in movement and quality of life after six months than those treated with medication, a new study shows.
Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's diseaseCNN
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson'sU.S. News & World Report
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Woman dies of bird flu in China
CNN -3 hours ago
(CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman who handled ducks in northern China has died in Beijing from bird flu, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Beijing Woman Dies of Avian FluWall Street Journal
China inspects poultry after bird flu deatheTaiwan News
China Daily - Xinhua - New York Times - Reuters
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Teens Behaving Badly?
TIME -2 hours ago
By MJ Stephey Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute and the University of Washington randomly selected 500 MySpace profiles belonging to self-described 18-year-olds in the US to determine what sort of information ...
Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health NewsU.S. News & World Report
Doc Reaches Out to Misbehaving Teens on MySpaceABC News
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India says all options open to dismantle terror groups
Reuters India -47 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - India will keep all options open to dismantle "terror outfits" after the Mumbai attacks in November, the Indian defence minister said on Wednesday.
Video: Singh: Pakistan Agency Had Hand in AttackAssociatedPress
Pak to conduct "credible investigation" in info given by IndiaTimes of India
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President-elect sees 'trillion-dollar deficits for years to come'
Boston Globe -1 hour ago
Monday, President-elect Barack Obama took Capitol Hill by storm to promote his massive economic stimulus plan that, at least in the short term, will dramatically increase the federal deficit with as much as $775 billion in spending and tax cuts.
Video: Obama to Bring Accountability to Spending PlanAssociatedPress
Obama Warns of Prospect for Trillion-Dollar DeficitsNew York Times
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Bush shelters ocean treasures
Chicago Tribune -1 hour ago
By Kenneth R. Weiss | Tribune Newspapers President George W. Bush created three national monuments in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, protecting waters near US-controlled islands that contain a rich diversity of corals, fish and other sea life as well as ...
Bush protects unique areas across the PacificSan Jose Mercury News
Bush to Protect Three Areas in PacificWashington Post
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Israeli leaders to debate "final" Gaza push - Reuters
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Reuters -
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Israeli leaders will debate on Wednesday whether to order their armed forces to storm into the Gaza Strip's urban centres, the planned culmination of a nearly two-week-old offensive, political sources said.
Video: Israel's attack on UN-run school in Gaza - 07 Jan 09
Israel Hits UN-Run School in Gaza
111th Congress opens with drama in Senate - San Francisco Chronicle
 ABC News |
San Francisco Chronicle -
(01-07) 04:00 PST Washington - -- San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi - the first female speaker of the House - was elected to her second term Tuesday, but that milestone was overshadowed by high drama in the Senate.
Video: Burris Barred As New Congress Starts Work
Oscar for Burris in Supporting Role: Margaret Carlson
Russian Gas Shipments to Europe Through Ukraine Are Halted - Bloomberg
 BBC News |
Bloomberg -
By Kateryna Choursina and Lyubov Pronina Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Russian natural gas exports through Ukraine to Europe halted for the first time in three years, threatening to create shortages as freezing weather spurred demand for power.
Video: Europe running out of gas
Ukraine says Russia halts all European transit gas
Sarkozy on collision course with judges over investigating magistrates - guardian.co.uk
 guardian.co.uk |
guardian.co.uk -
Nicolas Sarkozy will today announce a fundamental shake-up of the French legal system amid an outcry from judges who fear changes would weaken their independence and hamper corruption investigations.
France to announce justice reform
Sarkozy asks Assad for proof of life from Shalit
Sri Lanka's Tigers vow to beat back army offensive - International Herald Tribune
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International Herald Tribune -
By C. Bryson Hull Sri Lankan soldiers pressured the Tamil Tigers' last stronghold on the Jaffna Peninsula on Wednesday, while the separatist rebels vowed to overcome the latest in a series of battlefield losses.
Sri Lanka military overruns rebel northern defence line
Police: Private TV station in Sri Lanka attacked
Barack Obama's team lobbying Democrats to back Leon Panetta pick ... - Chicago Tribune
 ABC News |
Chicago Tribune -
By Greg Miller and Peter Nicholas | Washington Bureau WASHINGTON - After promising during the campaign to restore order and accountability to the nation's spy agencies, President-elect Barack Obama has been beset by an uncharacteristic set of missteps ...
Obama defends choice for CIA chief
Obama Faces Heavy Fire Over Panetta Selection
CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post - The Associated Press
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The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades.
Video: CNN Correspondent Approached for Surgeon General
Novi native is on short list for surgeon general
For 111th Congress, Somber Topics Eclipse Ceremony - Washington Post
 New York Times |
Washington Post -
By Paul Kane The 111th Congress began yesterday with debates over how to ease the nation's worsening recession and to fight a pair of wars overseas, adding a sense of gravity and purpose to a day normally dedicated to symbolism and the swearing-in of ...
House Democrats outlaw GOP method
Reporter's Notebook: Children Everywhere on New Congress' First Day
Telcos, banks push HK shares down 3.4 pct, turnover swells - Reuters
 BBC News |
Reuters -
By Parvathy Ullatil HONG KONG, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares dropped 3.4 percent on Wednesday as China Construction Bank (CCB) (0939.
Bank Of America Raises Cash In China
Bank of America reduce stake with China
Alcoa Cuts Output, Fires Workers After Demand Weakens - Bloomberg
 stv.tv |
Bloomberg -
By Rob Delaney Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Alcoa Inc., the world’s largest aluminum maker, reported a third major production cut in as many months and will reduce its global workforce by 13500 after demand for the metal used in automobiles and appliances ...
Alcoa to close plants and trim work force
Alcoa to cut 13500 jobs
Fed predicts economy will get worse - CNNMoney.com
 Globe and Mail |
CNNMoney.com -
In the minutes from its last meeting, the central bank said it expects GDP to decline in 2009 and unemployment to rise into 2010. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.
Deflation fear prompted Fed's latest interest rate cut
Federal Reserve minutes detail fear of deflationary spiral
Apple unveils software updates, new laptop - San Francisco Chronicle
 The Age |
San Francisco Chronicle -
(01-06) 12:59 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- There was no Steve Jobs or game-changing gadget at Macworld's keynote presentation Tuesday, but Apple marketing chief Philip Schiller kept things lively by introducing eye-catching software updates and a supercharged, ...
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance
The amazing vanishing Mac desktop machine
Jobs is gone and so is DRM - Afterdawn.com
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Afterdawn.com -
This year's Macworld keynote was nothing like we have been used to. It could only be described as a disappointment until Philip Schiller, who replaced Steve Jobs, revealed DRM-free iTunes.
ITunes embraces 3-tier pricing, will remove anti-copy software
IPhone Can Download Music Over EDGE Too
CES 2009: Asus shows touchscreen EeePC and Keyboard PC - TG Daily
 CNET News |
TG Daily -
By Wolfgang Gruener Las Vegas (NV) - Asus took advantage of the crowd present at the first major press conference at CES 2009 and showed off next-generation of EeePC netbooks, Windows 7 on netbooks, a multitouch EeePC as well as a 4.3” screen PC that ...
Asus Unveils Netbook With Touchscreen That Swivels
Asus Adds Touch to Netbook Lineup
Travoltas plan private service for son - Chicago Tribune
 BBC News |
Chicago Tribune -
Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the ashes of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama, according to The Associated Press.
Death of Travolta's son raises medical questions
John Travolta Cover
Craig Blankenhorne / Associated Press - Los Angeles Times
 Washington Post |
Los Angeles Times -
ADVERSARIES: Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne, left) tries to bring Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) down on “Damages.” Can the second season of FX's delicious 'Damages' possibly surpass the first?
The verdict is in: 'Damages' 2nd season doesn't disappoint
TV review: New season of 'Damages' rewards devotion
Stooges guitarist Asheton found dead in Michigan - Reuters
 Washington Post |
Reuters -
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ron Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of the influential rock band The Stooges, was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Tuesday, police said.
Ron Asheton, influential guitarist for The Stooges
Ron Asheton: 'You just play 'til you drop'
Lakers run into a buzz saw - Los Angeles Times
 Reuters |
Los Angeles Times -
Kobe Bryant finished with 39 points but only two in the fourth quarter as the Lakers lost to the Hornets, 116-105. David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points in Hornets' victory at Staples Center.
Hornets clip Lakers’ winning streak at 6
West, Hornets end Lakers' home win streak
Garnett says he was OK - but team wasn't - Boston Globe
 The Canadian Press |
Boston Globe -
By Frank Dell'Apa CHARLOTTE, NC - Kevin Garnett would not acknowledge being slowed by a calf injury he sustained in a 100-88 loss to New York Sunday.
Bobcats give Celtics 5th loss in past 7 games
Charlotte's turn to bounce Celtics
A's expected to announce Giambi's return today - San Francisco Chronicle
 Bleacher Report |
San Francisco Chronicle -
Eight years ago, the A's were so close to announcing they'd re-signed first baseman Jason Giambi, they had a news release ready to go, but the deal fell apart at the last moment over a no-trade clause.
Baseball Notes: A's, Giambi are said to be close to a deal
Briefs | Baseball: Jason Giambi nears deal to go back to Oakland
Parkinson's treatment shows promise in patients, study says - Chicago Tribune
 ABC News |
Chicago Tribune -
By Deborah L. Shelton | Tribune reporter Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation showed greater improvement in movement and quality of life after six months than those treated with medication, a new study shows.
Brain implant better than meds for Parkinson's disease
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson's
Woman dies of bird flu in China - CNN
 Reuters |
CNN -
(CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman who handled ducks in northern China has died in Beijing from bird flu, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Beijing Woman Dies of Avian Flu
China inspects poultry after bird flu death
Teens Behaving Badly? - TIME
 ABC News |
TIME -
By MJ Stephey Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute and the University of Washington randomly selected 500 MySpace profiles belonging to self-described 18-year-olds in the US to determine what sort of information ...
Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health News
Doc Reaches Out to Misbehaving Teens on MySpace
India says all options open to dismantle terror groups - Reuters India
 CTV.ca |
Reuters India -
NEW DELHI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - India will keep all options open to dismantle "terror outfits" after the Mumbai attacks in November, the Indian defence minister said on Wednesday.
Video: Singh: Pakistan Agency Had Hand in Attack
Pak to conduct "credible investigation" in info given by India
President-elect sees 'trillion-dollar deficits for years to come' - Boston Globe
 CBC.ca |
Boston Globe -
Monday, President-elect Barack Obama took Capitol Hill by storm to promote his massive economic stimulus plan that, at least in the short term, will dramatically increase the federal deficit with as much as $775 billion in spending and tax cuts.
Video: Obama to Bring Accountability to Spending Plan
Obama Warns of Prospect for Trillion-Dollar Deficits
Bush shelters ocean treasures - Chicago Tribune
 WELT ONLINE |
Chicago Tribune -
By Kenneth R. Weiss | Tribune Newspapers President George W. Bush created three national monuments in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, protecting waters near US-controlled islands that contain a rich diversity of corals, fish and other sea life as well as ...
Bush protects unique areas across the Pacific
Bush to Protect Three Areas in Pacific
