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US: End Beating of Children in Public Schools Aug 20, 2008 - 08:14 - Seattle Post Intelligencer - alertnet.org Reuters and AlertNet are not responsible for the content of this article or for any external internet sites. The views expressed are the author's alone. Related link : 1 |
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Tropical Storm Fay stays on Florida's coast Aug 20, 2008 - 11:01 - The Associated Press - ap.google.com JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path Wednesday, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and curve back toward the state as a hurricane. Related link : 1 |
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College leaders hope to renew debate on a lower drinking age Aug 20, 2008 - 09:02 - InjuryBoard.com - latimes.com The current limit ignores the reality of drinking on campus and pushes it underground, they say. Opponents say a rollback to age 18 would reverse declines in teen drunk driving. Related link : 1 |
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EPA plans to cite 5 Midwest states for pollution Aug 20, 2008 - 08:40 - Ceylon Daily News - ap.google.com INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Federal officials accuse five Midwest states of violating a new pollution standard for tiny soot particles that can cause respiratory distress in children and the elderly. Related link : 1 |
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Obama, running mate to rally in Springfield Aug 20, 2008 - 09:03 - Boston Globe - suntimes.com BY LYNN SWEET Sun-Times Columnist WASHINGTON -- In the run-up to the Democratic convention, Sen. Barack Obama will showcase his new running mate Saturday at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, where he kicked off his campaign Feb. 10, 2007. Related link : 1 |
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Governor, legislative leaders still at impasse on state budget Aug 20, 2008 - 10:41 - Governor, legislative leaders still at impasse on state budget - signonsandiego.com GOP division stalls budget San Jose Mercury News |
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Today on the presidential campaign trail Aug 20, 2008 - 07:40 - Boston Globe - ap.google.com IN THE HEADLINES Adviser says Obama to campaign with newly named running mate Saturday in Springfield, Ill. ... McCain, Obama plan to ease partisanship on anniversary of Sept. Related link : 1 |
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Washington state voters get a rematch for governor Aug 20, 2008 - 09:30 - KATU - ap.google.com OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Their spots on the November ballot now secure, Democratic incumbent Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi enter the homestretch in what likely will be the nation's most competitive governor's race. Related link : 1 |
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Denver's homeless get free haircuts to look good for Obama and his ... Aug 20, 2008 - 09:10 - Rocky Mountain News - latimesblogs.latimes.com Last month The Ticket wrote about officials in Denver, worried about the impression that 50000 visitors to the Democratic National Convention would get next week, were planning to hide the estimated 4000 homeless people who hang around the city's ... Related link : 1 |
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Lawmaker wants Detroit mayor party rumor probe Aug 20, 2008 - 10:44 - Canada.com - chicagotribune.com AP DETROIT - A state representative wants Michigan State Police to reopen an investigation into a rumored wild party that reportedly took place in 2002 at Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's home. Related link : 1 |
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Sen. Stevens wants trial by day, campaign by night Aug 20, 2008 - 07:40 - ABC News - ap.google.com WASHINGTON (AP) - If Sen. Ted Stevens has his way, he'll soon be spending his days on trial for corruption charges and his evenings and weekends campaigning for re-election. Related link : 1 |
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Obama's record on abortion hit Aug 20, 2008 - 07:56 - Washington Post - chicagotribune.com By Jeremy Manier | Chicago Tribune reporter A few votes that Barack Obama cast in the Illinois Senate are fueling an attack campaign by conservatives who claim the presidential candidate has extreme views on abortion. Related link : 1 |
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Bush sees 'a brighter day' for New Orleans Aug 20, 2008 - 05:33 - WWL - chron.com By JULIE MASON Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle CRAWFORD - While conceding "there is still much work to do" three years after Hurricane Katrina, President Bush today will tout hope and progress in his 17th trip to the region since the storm - likely ... Related link : 1 |
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Title Announced for Woodward Book Aug 20, 2008 - 05:10 - Washington Post - nytimes.com By JULIE BOSMAN; Compiled by Julie Bloom Simon & Schuster has announced an initial 900000-copy print run for “The War Within,” the latest book on the Bush administration by Bob Woodward, the author and assistant managing editor of The Washington Post. Related link : 1 |
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New York settles suit with antiwar activists for $2M Aug 20, 2008 - 07:02 - New York settles suit with antiwar activists for $2M - newsday.com $2M settlement is a cop wakeup call New York Daily News |
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Tenn. trooper accused of snooping on media, musician Aug 20, 2008 - 00:21 - Nashville City Paper - ap.google.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee state trooper was suspended Tuesday after investigators said he used his position to conduct 182 background checks - at least some of them unauthorized - on people including two journalists and a country music figure ... Related link : 1 |
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It's Rocky's wife they're after Aug 20, 2008 - 08:12 - LAist - laobserved.com The FBI's investigation of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo seems to center on his wife Michelle's businesses and income, the Times reports. Related link : 1 |
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Plane carrying McCain security forced to land Aug 20, 2008 - 09:20 - Plane carrying McCain security forced to land - ap.google.com 2 US agents unhurt as plane makes hard landing Arizona Republic |
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Receding floodwaters reveal damage in Texas Aug 20, 2008 - 07:02 - WELT ONLINE - latimes.com Starr County, where torrential rain flooded about 1400 homes and forced the evacuation of 243 people, suffered damaged roads, sinkholes and overwhelmed sewer systems -- but no serious injuries. Related link : 1 |
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Park Service drops Little Bighorn center expansion Aug 20, 2008 - 08:10 - Park Service drops Little Bighorn center expansion - ap.google.com Park Service drops Little Bighorn visitor center expansion KPAX-TV Related link : 1 |
