Court upholds ‘under God’ in Pledge of Allegiance – The Associated Press
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 WNCT | Court upholds 'under God' in Pledge of Allegiance The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in San Francisco upheld the use of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on US currency, rejecting arguments on Thursday that the phrases violate the separation of church and ... Court: 'Under God' in Pledge is constitutional Pledge of Allegiance in Schools Ruled Constitutional Divided appeals court rules Pledge of Allegiance doesn't violate Constitution |
Obama gives $1.4 million Nobel prize to 10 charities – Reuters
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 Daily Mail | Obama gives $1.4 million Nobel prize to 10 charities Reuters President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Barack Obama laughs after receiving his medal and diploma from Nobel committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at City Hall in Oslo in this December 10, 2009 file photo. ... Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize Obama names charities to receive Nobel money |
Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn in – The Guardian
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 The Guardian | Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn in The Guardian Sebastián Piñera ordered coastal residents to flee to higher ground soon after being sworn in as Chile's president. Photograph: Leo La Valle/EPA The billionaire businessman Sebastián Piñera was today sworn in as Chile's president and almost immediately ... Quake, tsunami alert hit Chile as new leader sworn in Chile lifts tsunami alert on coast after tremors Strong aftershocks mark Sebastián Piñera's first moments in office |
Student loan overhaul seems likely to join Senate health-care bill – Washington Post
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 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog) | Student loan overhaul seems likely to join Senate health-care bill Washington Post The move would create a potential double victory for President Obama, who has championed both causes as among domestic priorities. And Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) said Thursday, ... Dems look to health vote without abortion foes TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform US Democrats: Poised To 'Finish The Job' On Health Care |
Arab neighbors cast a wary eye on Iraq election results – Christian Science Monitor
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 The Guardian | Arab neighbors cast a wary eye on Iraq election results Christian Science Monitor With the first Iraq election results coming in, Middle East countries are watching close and gauging what the vote means for their influence on the oil-rich state. Iraq election: Electoral workers sort through ballots cast in the national election in ... Early Iraq poll results suggest close contest Iraq results trickle out, Maliki rivals cry fraud Iraq PM in tight contest with ex-premier for poll lead |
Biden moves to salvage Middle East peace talks – ABC Online
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 ABC News | Biden moves to salvage Middle East peace talks ABC Online The US vice-president has sought to salvage peace talks between Israel and Palestinian leaders, despite an ongoing row over new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem. Joe Biden says Israel's decision to build 1600 ... Foxman slams Israel on Jerusalem announcement US says it believes Mideast talks still on Sharp Elbows, Cold Shoulders Mark Biden Trip to Israel |
Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations – New York Times
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 New York Daily News | Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations New York Times ALBANY — Facing growing political pressure, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into the Paterson administration's response to a ... NY AG Cuomo says has removed himself from gov probe NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe AG Cuomo to recuse self from Paterson probe |
Obama outlines strategy to boost US exports — and jobs – Christian Science Monitor
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 Christian Science Monitor | Obama outlines strategy to boost US exports -- and jobs Christian Science Monitor Obama is ordering the creation of an 'export promotion cabinet' – one of several things he described in a speech Thursday in an effort to double US exports. The goal is to create 2 million jobs within the next five years. President Barack Obama speaks ... Obama details plans to boost exports, create jobs Obama Announces New Strategy to Boost US Exports US Admin Offls: Export Initiative to Help Small Biz Efforts |
Hamas frees British journalist in Gaza – ABC Online
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 CBC.ca | Hamas frees British journalist in Gaza ABC Online Palestinian and British officials have confirmed UK journalist Paul Martin has been released from Gaza, after accusations he was spying for Israel. (Reuters: Handout photo) A British journalist has been freed by the Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip, ... European Parliament calls for immediate release of abducted IDF soldier EU to Hamas: Release Shalit immediately Hamas releases British journalist Paul Martin |
Republican governor as gay rights defender: a sign of the times? – Christian Science Monitor
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 Christian Science Monitor | Republican governor as gay rights defender: a sign of the times? Christian Science Monitor Republican governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia, reversing his previous position, this week extended nondiscrimination protections to gay state workers. His emergence as a gay rights defender may signal that 'culture wars' issues loom less large within ... Virginia Is for Lovers. But How About Gay Ones? Va. Gov. McDonnell prohibits bias against gay state workers HRC: Virgina governor gives lip service in LGBT directive |
