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More on Sarah Palin and her family ties can be seen in this fun article at: http://familyforest.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/sarah-palin-is-related-to-who/ Also her Ancestors-at-a-glance chart are avialable at http://www.familyforest.com Reply to this comment by November 17, 2009 6:22 PM EST Moe one Sarah Palin and her family ties can be seen in this ...
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Carl Leubsdorf: Obama and the politics of Afghanistan
Political factors, as much as military ones, appear to be shaping President Barack Obama's long-pending decision on the next phase of the U.S. effort in Afghanistan.
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Maine Medal of Honor winner dies in Calif. at 88
A Mechanic Falls native who won the Medal of Honor for leading a bayonet charge against an enemy position during the Korean War has died.
Senate block may cost Boeing $7.5 bil
A four-month delay by the U.S. Senate in confirming President Barack Obama's nominee for ambassador to Brazil may cost Boeing Co.
In the battle of the bulge, every gram of fat counts, especially when its saturated or trans fats.
Clinton a 'tease' claims British MP
TALK about Washington and London's special relationship. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has admitted she has a "crush" on Britain's youthful-looking, 44-year-old Foreign Minister David Miliband, according to an interview published in US Vogue magazine.
Clinton: Presidential library teaches that action brings change
Former President Bill Clinton said today he intended for his presidential library to teach the lesson that taking action can change the world - a lesson he said is important as the nation debates issues like health care reform and global warming.
Barack Obama in Asia: Scaling the Asian wall
IT TOOK Barack Obama nearly a year in office to get to East Asia. When he did, it was for an intensive nine-day obstacle course, which he tried to negotiate with the placatory charm and openness to dialogue that have marked his diplomacy.
State dinner for Manmohan Singh on White House lawn
The Obamas will be holding their first official dinner for visiting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not in the State Dining Room, but in an elaborate white tent erected on the South Lawn of the White House.
Remember that stampede to Barack Obama last year? Thurbert Baker didn't join it.
Elton John says he's back on his feet
Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.The entertainer spoke about his recovery before Monday's annual benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which honored former President Bill Clinton and Sharon Stone among others.Earlier this month, John was forced to cancel shows after ...
Clinton plans to speak at anniversary of engineering-information tech college at UALR
Former president Bill Clinton plans to help the University of Arkansas at Little Rock celebrate the 10th anniversary of its engineering and information technology program.
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On This Day: President Lincoln Delivers Gettysburg Address
On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, a speech that redefined the meaning of the Civil War.
Obama meets with US troops in SKorea
President Barack Obama told U.S. troops stationed in South Korea that their service has ensured peace in Asia and around the world.
Clinton Urges Health Reform, Less Energy Use
Former president Bill Clinton says he wants the nation to reform its health-care system and to reduce energy consumption, much of which can be accomplished by reducing waste.
In China, U.S. strikes conciliatory tone
U.S. President Barack Obama at a state dinner reception with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
'In good heart and sober confidence'
What follows is an excerpt from Herb Gray's speech on the occasion of his receipt of the Award for Outstanding Service to Parliament from the Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy.
Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
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On This Day: Over 900 Peoples Temple Members Commit Suicide at Jonestown
On Nov. 18, 1978, more than 900 followers of the Rev. Jim Jones participated in a mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.
Doing anything to pass something
Former President Bill Clinton visited Capitol Hill recently to deliver a pep talk to Senate Democrats.
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