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Video News Archives for November 2009

Nov 30, 2009 | Reuters Video

The Dubai effect

Nov 30 - Dubai's debt troubles may not directly impact U.S. banks -- but some of the state-controlled conglomerate's high-profile U.S. holdings may be in jeopardy.

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Behind 'The Pillars Of The Earth'

Donald Sutherland joins writer Ken Follett and Executive Producer Ridley Scott to talk about transforming best-selling book, 'The Pillars Of The Earth,' into a mini-series.

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Udall discusses healthcare, Afghanistan

Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., talks about what the Senate is working on.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Senator Tom Udall, Tom Udall, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Health

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CDC Warns To Remain Cautious Of H1N1 During Holiday Season

With the H1N1 cases dropping down a bit, the CDC still warns people to remain cautious during the holiday season.

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Unedited: Porter on Coaching the Tigers

As the newly-hired head football coach for the University of Memphis Tigers, Larry Porter talks about how he plans to tackle the program's challenges, his strategies for recruiting, and why coaching at his alma mater gives him certain advantages.

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Sun Nov 29, 2009

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4 Police Officers Shot Dead at Wash. Coffee House

A gunman burst into a coffee house Sunday and opened fire on four police officers as they sat working on their laptops, killing the three men and one woman in what an official described as a targeted ambush.

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Fans: Tiger 'Human,' but Details Uncertain

Some fans of Tiger Woods spoke out about his recent car accident and the speculation that's surrounded it.

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White House gatecrashers on hometurf

STORY: Video from 2006 shows the White House intruders, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, at the Oasis vineyard owned and operated by Tareq Salahi near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Hume, Virginia.

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Raw Santas Run for Charity

Over 1,500 Sydneysiders dressed in Santa suits ran, walked and skipped through the city centre on Sunday in a charity race.

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Trine's season ends at Wittenberg

After picking up the first-ever playoff victory last week, Trine couldn't make it two straight falling at Wittenberg in the second round of the NCAA Div.

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State Dinner Crashers

A couple crashed a State Dinner at the Whitehouse.

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Sat Nov 28, 2009

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Sources: Porter Named Tigers Coach

Larry Porter is reportedly to be named the new University of Memphis Tigers head football coach.

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Key Players Ready for Health Care Debate

As the Senate prepares to hold a full debate on health care reform, the outcome could rest in the hands of a few key players.

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Raw Australia welcomes two giant pandas

Australia welcomed two giant Pandas from China with gifts of bamboo before settling them in to their new home at the Adelaide Zoo.

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Dozens Killed in Russia Train Derailment

A train traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg derailed late Friday, killing at least 39 people and injuring many more, emergency officials said.

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Black Friday At The SPCA

The SPCA of Monterey had a special on all black or partially black cats and dogs.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

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Authorities: Tiger Woods Hurt in Fla. Crash

Authorities in Florida say golfer Tiger Woods was injured in a single-vehicle accident near his home early Friday.

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Wis.Troops Serving In Iraq Take Time Out For Thanksgiving

Wis.Troops Serving In Iraq Take Time Out For Thanksgiving

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AIDS still an acute epidemic in America's capital

The spread of HIV in Washington has reached severe epidemic proportions with African-Americans bearing the brunt of the rates of infection.

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Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, African-American, Health

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ShowBiz Minute: Polanski, Hilfiger, Thanksgiving

Roman Polanksi not to be released until Monday; Tommy Hilfiger sells mansion; New York Thanksgiving parade attracts thousands.

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Police: Mass. Dad Locked Kids in Trunk

A Massachusetts father who allegedly locked his two young boys in the trunk of his car as he ran an errand has pleaded not guilty to assault and reckless endangerment of a child.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

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Ukrainian Family Has Special Holiday

A family from the Ukraine is celebrated a special Thanksgiving in the Atlanta area this year.

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Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays, Health

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Doctor: 4 Steps To Eating Right During Holidays

Dr. David Boston from the Southwest Washington Medical Center gives advice to help people avoid caloric catastrophe this holiday season.

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Thanksgiving dinner for Wisconsin troops

The military served up Thanksgiving dinner for some Wisconsin National Guard troops in Iraq on Thursday

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Business Update: UK banks review

Nov 26 - UK Government review pushes banks to declare top earners. Borders UK bookstore is on the verge of bankruptcy.

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Pres. Obama Pardons White House Turkey

After 10 months in office, President Barack Obama has granted his first pardon -- to "Courage," a turkey spared the Thanksgiving table.

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Polanski Wins $4.5M Bail, House Arrest Likely

Roman Polanski was granted $4.5 million bail Wednesday, clearing the way for the fugitive director to move within days from a Swiss jail to house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Alpine resort chalet.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

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Teen Set on Fire Faces Long Recovery

The mother of the Florida teen set on fire last month says they are focusing on his recovery.

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Giraffe Arrives at Tulsa Zoo With Crooked Neck

When workers at the Tulsa Zoo got the first glimpse of their newest resident, a giraffe named Amali, they immediately knew something was wrong.

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Banks win UK court ruling on charges

Nov 25 - Britain's highest court has ruled that charges imposed by banks on unauthorised overdrafts formed part of their fees for services, dealing a blow to borrowers looking for recompense.

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Turkey Bowling "strikes" Cincinnati

Contestants in Cincinnati competed for 100 dollars in prize money by hurling frozen turkeys across an ice rink and knocking down as many pins as possible.

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Obama hosts India PM dinner

Nov 25 - U.S. President Barack Obama hosts a White House dinner for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Asia, Manmohan Singh, Journalism, Medicine, Triad Hospitals, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Tue Nov 24, 2009

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Obesity Contributes To Woman's H1N1 Death

A Treasure Coast doctor says the majority of H1N1 flu deaths, including the most recent death of an obese woman, have had underlying health conditions.

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Obama to Honor Young Inventors at Science Fair

President Barack Obama says he will have a national science fair next year to honor young inventors with the same gusto that college and professional athletes celebrate their victories at the White House.

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White House: Troop Announcement Possible Next Week

The White House is bracing for a tough sell of President Barack Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan.

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Dad pleads not guilty to killing 'Westernized' daughter

An Iraqi immigrant accused of killing his daughter because she had become too Westernized has pleaded not guilty in a Phoenix court.

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Tenn. Man Gets 14 Years for Bombing Mosque

A federal judge is sentencing a man who firebombed a mosque in Tennessee to 14 years in prison.

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NYC Tavern Serves Up 100-proof Thanksgiving Bird

You'll need to be 21 to take a bite out of this Thanksgiving turkey. New York City tavern owner Paul Hurley unveiled what he is calling the nation's first 100-proof turkey on Monday.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

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Police: Dog Kicked To Death Before Steelers Game

Police say a Pittsburgh-area man told them he kicked a puppy to death because he was upset that the animal wouldn't behave before the start of Sunday's broadcast of the Pittsburgh Steelers game.

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Northeastern University drops football

BOSTON - Northeastern University's football program is being axed after 74 years on the field.

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Atlas 5 rocket launches from the Cape

An Atlas 5 rocket has launched from Florida with a satellite expected to provide high-powered video and data to much of the world.

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McCoy's Last Stand

Colt McCoy's friends and family talk about his last game at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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NFL: Tone Down Tailgating

The NFL wants to change the rules for drinking and tailgating as part of a crackdown on disruptive fans.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

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Spy Who Came For Christmas by David Morrell

From the creator of Rambo and New York Times bestselling author David Morrell, comes The Spy Who Came for Christmas.

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Rep. Kennedy Says He's Banned From Communion

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights.

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Lego models big and small on display

Both life-sized and miniature Lego models are taking over the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this weekend.

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Bill Clears Sen. Hurdle; Next Up a Full Debate

Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Obama.

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Health Care Measure Passes Key Senate Hurdle

Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle with a 60-39 vote in the Senate.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

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Is Accused Robber Eating Holdup Note?

Ohio police believe they have their man. But they fear their suspected bank robber may have eaten some of the evidence - the holdup note demanding cash - all while handcuffed and leaning over the hood of a police cruiser.

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US set for healthcare test.

Nov. 21 - The US Senate began a session on healthcare reform on Saturday , as it prepares to vote on whether to proceed with debate on the bill.

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Clinton Crossing holiday deals

Robyn Rifkin from 'Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets' gave 'Good Morning Connecticut' the inside scoop on some great holiday deals.

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African movie gets people talking

Nov. 21 - At this year's London Film Festival, an African documentary got people talking.

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Providence continues dominance

Bruins beat Falcons for 11th time in 12 tries.

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Calamos Sees `New Leadership' From Technology Stocks: Video

Nov. 20 -- Nick Calamos, chief investment officer of Calamos Asset Management who helps run the Calamos Convertible Fund, and Dan Brady, options trader at Entropy Capital LLC, talk with Bloomberg's Matt Miller about U.S. stock and bond markets and the economy.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

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Animal Rescue Service Owner Arrested

The owner of a Phoenix animal rescue service has been re-arrested on 142 counts of animal cruelty and neglect.

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Stars Weigh in on Oprah

Natalie Cole, Russell Simmons and Joe Silver offer their views on Oprah Winfrey's announcement that her talk show will end in 2011.

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Giuliani Eyeing a Run for U.S. Senate

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who many Republicans have been pushing to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning more toward a run for U.S. Senate.

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Charlie Bewley talks about 'New Moon'

Charlie Bewley, actor in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," talks about his character during the movie's opening night.

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Protests As Univ. of Calif. Approves Fee Hike

The governing board of the University of California approved a $2,500 student fee increase Thursday after two days of tense campus protests across the state.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

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Future of Illegal Students Hinges on a DREAM

An estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year and could go to college, but they don't qualify for federal financial aid and cannot legally work.

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Clinton: Afghanistan Outlines Security Agenda

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years.

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Deadly Courthouse Bombing in NW Pakistan

A suicide bomber has killed 19 people by detonating explosives on his body outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, officials said.

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Tour Bus Crashes Off Minn. Interstate, Killing 2

A tour bus returning from an Iowa casino ran off a southern Minnesota interstate and rolled over in a ditch Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 21, authorities said.

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1 Dead After Hunter Mistook Students for Deer

Officials in Virginia say a college student was shot to death, and another one injured, while collecting frogs for biology class by a hunter who says he mistook the classmates for deer.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

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Panama Canal gets an upgrade

Nov 18 - The Panama Canal is now being overhauled to make room for a new generation of mega-ships. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Subaru Tops Safest Cars List

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named 27 vehicles as winners of their top safety pick award for the 2010 model year.

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Shuttle arrives at space station

Nov. 18 - Space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday to deliver spare parts needed to keep the outpost operational after the shuttles' retirement next year.

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Advance Cars for V.P. Biden Get in Ax

Two advance cars for V.P. Joe Biden's motorcade were involved in a car accident in New York.

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Calif. Panda Cub Named 'Son of Cloud'

Out of 6,300 suggestions, San Diego Zoo managers have chosen a name for a baby panda born this summer.

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Woman Refuses H1N1 Shot, Quits Job

A woman resigned from an Alpharetta doctor's office, after refusing to take the H1N1 vaccine.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

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Policeman Vs. Kitty

Watch as a patient police officer in Texas puts up with a friendly black cat clinging to him during a recent traffic stop.

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Moment Searchers Found Girl's Body

On Monday, when searchers found the body of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis off a rural road, about 30 miles from her hometown in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the discovery was caught on tape.

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Ammonia Leak Kills 1, Injures 3 in Minnesota

A truck driver is dead and three other people were injured after an ammonia leak in Rosemount, Minnesota.

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Lawyer: Woman in Smart Case to Plead Guilty

Wanda Eileen Barzee, one of two people charged in the Elizabeth Smart case, will plead guilty to charges of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City, her attorney Scott Williams told the AP.

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Autopsy Shows Chicago Leader's Death a Suicide

Police say they're investigating the apparent suicide of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott by looking for security camera video.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

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NASA launches space shuttle Atlantis

Atlantis blasted off Monday carrying vital supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station to extend its life past the 2010 retirement of the aging shuttle fleet.

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Grenade Tossed Into Inmate's Cell

A Wisconsin prison guard tosses a non-lethal grenade into an inmate's cell, trying to get him out.

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McGregor Sees No U.S.-China Accords During Obama Visit: Video

Nov. 16 -- James McGregor, chief executive officer of JL McGregor & Co., talks with Bloomberg's Peter Cook about President Barack Obama's first-ever visit to China.

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3 Dead, 1 Wounded in Flint, Mich. Shooting

Police in Flint, Michigan say three people were killed and one person was injured in an early morning shooting Sunday.

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Man Recoving from Llama Attack

A north Texas man is recovering after he was attacked by an angry llama. It happened in the Hill County town of Blum.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

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Minnechaug 3 Ludlow 0

Falcons repeat as Western Mass champs.

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Weather Looks Good for Monday Shuttle Launch

NASA's countdown is going smoothly and even the weather is looking exceptionally good for Monday's space shuttle launch.

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Film offers glimpse of troubled women in Iran

The Glass House' is a documentary airing on the Sundance Channel that offers a rare glimpse of women on the fringe of Iranian society - and Iranian-bo ...

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Fabled Foreign Legion Finds a New War to Fight

During its storied history, soldiers with the French Foreign Legion have fought in many far-flung places.

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In Asia, Obama, Medvedev see nuke pact progress

Seeking to claim progress during an economic summit with Pacific nations, President Barack Obama on Sunday declared the United States and Russia would ...

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Big Game for TCU, Special for Fans

The TCU Horned Frogs are playing in one of the biggest football games in school history this weekend.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

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Pete Lamoureux Of WCCC Calls In

John and Joe chat Connecticut high school football with Pete Lamoureux of WCCC AM Radio.

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FIFA warns Egypt on security after Algeria attack

World football governing body FIFA ordered Egypt on Friday to step up security for a key World Cup qualifier with Algeria after stonethrowing fans injured three away players being bussed to the team hotel.

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Sexual assault in school, two arrested

Sexual assault in school, two arrested

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Crops for food or crops for energy in Mozambique?

Foreign investment is trickling into Mozambique's agricultural sector. But instead of growing crops for food, companies are planting jatropha for biof ...

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Jefferson gets 13 years in freezer cash case

A former Louisiana congressman who famously hid $90,000 cash in his freezer was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for taking bribes, the longest ...

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

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Holder: Sept. 11 Suspects to Face N.Y. Trial

Attorney General Eric Holder says self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York for trial in a civilian federal court and he expects to seek the death penalty.

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Grandey Says Cameco to Double Uranium Output in 10 Years: Video

Nov. 13 -- Jerry Grandey, chief executive officer at Cameco Corp., talks with Bloomberg's Margaret Brennan about the company's acquisition strategy.

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ShowBiz Minute: Crawford, Tyson, Scorsese

Man charged with trying to extort former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband; Mike Tyson faces jail if scuffle with photographer is deemed a violation; Martin Scorsese to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes.

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Whereabouts of N.C. Girl Still a Mystery

A missing 5-year-old North Carolina girl was seen with a man at a hotel, but not the same person charged in her kidnapping.

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Jury Chooses Life Sentence in TV Anchor Killing

The man convicted of killing Little Rock, Arkansas, television personality Anne Pressly has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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City Councilor Accused Of Spitting On Man

A city councilor is accused of spitting on a man after an argument about a baseball game.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

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Eastern Seaboard Flooded by Ida's Remnants

Relentless rain drenched much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, triggering coastal flood warnings and watches from North Carolina to New York's Long Island.

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Finding a new flatmate fast

Nov 12 - Rather than spending endless hours interviewing for flatmates or viewing somewhere to live - Speed Flat-mating brings tenants and landlords together under one roof.

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Pattinson heads 'Twilight' stars in London

Hearthrob Robert Pattinson heads the stars of the latest 'Twilight' film - New Moon -as they hit the red carpet in London's Leicester Square

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Taylor Swift Makes History at CMAs

It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win CMA's entertainer of the year award.

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Remnants of Ida Bring Rain, Flooding to South

Tropical Depression Ida has brought heavy rain and wind across portions of the south.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

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Silverstein on the Packers

Packers beat wirter Tom Silverstein looks at the disappointment of the 4-4 Packers, the future of Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy and the upcoming Cowboys game.

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Obama Honors Military on Veterans Day

President Barack Obama paid fond tribute Wednesday to the determination of the U.S. military, from those who served generations ago to today's troops fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq and missions around the world.

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Teacher Fired Over Facebook Posts

A former school teacher in Georgia is at the center of a social networking controversy.

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Bernard Kerik Out on Bond, Awaiting Sentencing

Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner and one-time candidate for Homeland Security chief, was freed from jail while he awaits sentencing on federal crimes.

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Long Line Forms At Dixon H1N1 Clinic

People started lining up early at a Solano County public health clinic in Dixon on Tuesday.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

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Police: Burd left suicide note citing financial problems

Police said Richard Burd, 43, did leave a suicide note and indicated he was concerned about financial hardships.

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Lawyer: Letterman Supect Just Offered Screenplay

A TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell the late-night comic a screenplay, the producer's lawyer said Tuesday.

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Egypt rolls out red carpet for film extravaganza

The countdown is on to the beginning of the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival, which starts on Tuesday evening with a gala event at the capital's opera house.

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Stars clamor to hail brave Rihanna

Rihanna was the talk of the red carpet at Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year event in New York City where she was one of the honorees on Monday.

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Video Essay: Obama Pastry Chef "The Crustmaster"

Bill Yosses, the White House pastry chef, offers a rare insider's view of the operation and says there is no contradiction in being a dessert maker for such an avowedly health-conscious first family.

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VMI to Review Training After Cadet's Death

Virginia Military Institute plans to review its training procedures following the death of a freshman who collapsed after completing a 10-mile march.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

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Cadbury Rejects Kraft Bid As Not So Sweet

Cadbury has rejected a renewed $16.4 billion hostile bid from Kraft Foods after the company refused to sweeten a previous offer.

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Caught On Camera: Prep Soccer Brawl

A fight breaks out among players at a high school game in Providence, R.I., that soon spread to fans in the stands.

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Musicians recall fall of Berlin Wall

Nov 9 - David Hasselhoff, The Scorpions and East German band The Princes recall the day the Berlin Wall came down 20 years ago.

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H.S. Students Get Head Start in Financial Field

For nearly 30 years the National Academy Foundation has helped high school students, particularly those from underprivileged neighborhoods, become better versed in financial issues and get scholarships to attend college.

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Health Care Reform Takes Big Step

Health care reform took a big step Saturday night with a bill passing in the house.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

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Residents rescued from 5-alarm inferno

A five-alarm inferno tore through a building Sunday morning that was home to more than 20 people and several businesses.

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Obama: House Passage of Health Care 'courageous

President Barack Obama Sunday said House passage of health care overhaul was a 'courageous vote' for many lawmakers.

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Michael Fish's 6a Storm Team Forecast

Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high of 67 inland.

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Anti-Taliban mayor killed in Pakistan blast

A suicide bomber apparently targeting an anti-Taliban mayor blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing the mayor and ...

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Homecoming at Old Dominion University

ODU won for the 8th time in 2009 on homecoming. WAVY TV's Ahmed Fareed has the highlites from Foreman Field.

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Runners hit their stride during Monumental Marathon

The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon kicked off Saturday morning without a hitch.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

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Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa.

Ground has been broken on a $58 million permanent memorial to the victims of United Flight 93, who died in Shankesville, Pa.

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Obama: Patience in Fort Hood investigation

President Barack Obama praises the heroism that ended gunfire at Fort Hood in Texas.

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Mexico mum reunited with stolen baby

Nov. 7 - A Mexican mother has been reunited with her one-year-old daughter after the baby girl was allegedly sold to another woman by a baby-selling ring in Mexico City.

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Field Trip: Countryside

Every week, FOX 13's Chris Field hits the road for a Field Trip to a school where something special or unique is going on to celebrate Friday football.

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Inside the Yankees Parade with the Stars

Fans lined the route of the Yankees victory parade Friday and showered their baseball heroes with cheers, praise, and confetti.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

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Teen charged with killing nun in Navajo, NM

Federal authorities have charged a teenager with killing a nun after allegedly breaking into her trailer home on the Navajo Indian reservation in sear ...

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BA losses

Nov. 6 - Climate treaty unlikely this year concludes Barcelona environment talks as British Finance Minister warns against lifting special economic measures as recovery still fragile.

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Troubling Portrait of Alleged Ft. Hood Shooter

His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars.

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'Pups On Parole' Helps Inmates And Dogs

Nevada's Pups On Parole program pairs abused and abandoned dogs with female inmates who train them to be adopted by a family.

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Mongolia eyes horse meat amid H1N1

Nov 6 - A delay in flu vaccines has prompted Mongolians turn to traditional flu remedies, such as eating horse meat.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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Army: 7 Dead, 20 Wounded in Fort Hood Shootings

The Army has confirmed 7 dead, 20 wounded in shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Local media say one gunman has been captured, and a second is still on loose.

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Group Pushes States to Allow Stronger Beer

The Boulder, Colorado based Brewers Association is working to push states to raise limits on alcohol content in beer.

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Family Of Chimp-Mauling Victim Files Lawsuit

The family of a Connecticut woman mauled and blinded by a chimpanzee sought Wednesday to sue the state for $150 million, saying officials failed to prevent the attack.

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Report Blasts State Officials in Dugard Case

A report released Wed. blasts corrections officials for missing chances to catch Phillip Garrido, the sex offender accused of holding Jaycee Dugard captive in his backyard for 18 years.

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Fans Relish Yankees' Victory

Behind a strong performance by starter Andy Pettitte and an offensive outburst by designated hitter Hideki Matsui, the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series Wednesday to secure their 27th championship title, and their first in the new Yankee Stadium.

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Inmate Attacks Guard at Fla. Jail

A surveillance camera recorded the brutal attack on a jail guard by an inmate. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said detention deputy Kenneth Moon escaped serious injury in the attack Monday because other inmates came to his aid.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

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Europe Shocked GM to Keep Opel

General Motors' decision to keep its Opel and Vauxhaul subsidiaries has shocked Europe.

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Brad Pitt's Injured Ego

Brad Pitt says his recent motorcycle accident left him unscathed but with damaged pride.

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This Premiere Is a Disaster

John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet and Thandie Newton all joined Roland Emmerich, the director of the new disaster movie '2012,' at the film's world premiere.

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Obama's Half Brother Writes About Abusive Father

President Barack Obama's half brother has broken his media silence to discuss his new novel -- the semi-autobiographical story of an abusive parent patterned on their late father, Barack Obama, Sr.

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Police: 3 ND College Students Found Dead in Pond

Three missing North Dakota college softball players were found dead Tuesday in a Jeep that was pulled from a pond two days after the women disappeared.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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Corzine: May be retiring from politics, not life

In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie defeated Democratic Governor Jon Corzine.

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John Grisham's Short Stories Long on Characters

John Grisham, author of "A Time to Kill" and other blockbusters, has written his first collection of short fiction.

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Utley's bat helps Phillies stay in the hunt

Chase Utley is helping keep the Phillies' title defense alive with his hot bat. The veteran second baseman tied the record for home runs in a World Se ...

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Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' challenge

Jim Carrey says playing eight different roles in motion capture animation 'A Christmas Carol' was "a huge challenge." The actor was speaking at a Lond ...

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Grand Haven to rematch Rockford in D1

Stop No. 2 for the Grand Haven High School football team on its trek to Ford Field will be Ted Carlson Stadium in Rockford on Friday.

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Gosselaar Jumps From TV to Theater

Mark-Paul Gosselaar steps outside of his comfort zone with his off-Broadway debut in 'The Understudy.' He plays a big movie star who's also an understudy in a Broadway play.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

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Medical Staff Answers H1N1 Questions

FOX 26 viewers had a chance to ask medical experts about the H1N1 flu virus for four hours during FOX 26 Morning News on Monday.

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Elton John Recovering From Flu, E-Coli

Elton John's spokesman says the singer has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu.

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A 'Precious' Premiere

The stars of director Lee Daniels' critically acclaimed drama 'Precious' - Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey - hit the red carpet in Los Angeles alongside the film's producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.

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Officer Killed, Trainee Hurt in Seattle Shooting

Few clues have emerged from a drive-by shooting that left a 9-year veteran Seattle police officer dead and a trainee injured on Halloween night.

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Day of the Dead in Mexico, Haiti

Mexicans gathered in cemeteries in the wee hours of Sunday morning to begin the celebrations of Day of the Dead.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

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Football, Prom Among Likely Cuts If School Levy Fails

Supporters of a school levy in Winton Woods are trying to sway voters. Courtis Fuller reports.

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Bush, Gorbachev Mark Berlin Wall Fall

Three statesmen who oversaw the fall of the Berlin Wall that led to the collapse of communism in Europe gathered on Saturday in Germany's capital to reflect on the changes they helped usher in 20 years ago.

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India oil blaze burns on

Nov. 1 - A fire at an oil storage depot in the north western state of Rajasthan is left to burn itself out.

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Abdullah withdraws from Afghan vote

Nov. 1 - Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah pulls out of run-off polls due to take place on 7 November.

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World Series: Yanks whip Phils in Game 3

Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher and Hideki Matsui homer as the Yankees down the Phillies 8-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.

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First Person: Scaring Up Treats at White House

Go behind the scenes as White House pastry chef Bill Yosses reveals a presidential spread of Halloween treats children will receive at the home's front door this year.

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