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U.S. Joins Hiroshima A-bomb Memorial
A U.S. representative participated for the first time Friday in Japan's annual commemoration of the American atomic bombing of Hiroshima, in a 65th anniversary event that organiz... Aug 6, 2010
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Kagan Confirmed as 112th Supreme Ct Justice
The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Aug 5, 2010
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Senate Approves $26 Billion Jobs Bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a $26 billion jobs bill, clearing the way for a House vote on the measure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already said lawmakers will return from their Au... Aug 5, 2010
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Deportations Rise Under Obama Administration
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is on track to deport or expel some 400,000 illegal immigrants this year. That's 8 percent more than ICE expelled under the Bus... Aug 5, 2010
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NYC Blocked From Hiring New Firefighters Based on 'Invalid' Entrance Exam
A federal judge is blocking the city from hiring new firefighters, based on a 2007 hiring test, which he says was unfair to black and Hispanic applicants. The New York City Fire Dep... Aug 5, 2010
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BP Says Well Cementing is Complete
BP planned to start pumping cement into its blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday.
Aug 5, 2010
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Flood-hit Pakistan to Evacuate 500,000 in South
Pakistani authorities began evacuating half a million people living along the swollen Indus River in the country's south on Thursday, as floods caused by the worst monsoon rains ... Aug 5, 2010
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New York's Declining Obesity Rate Bucks the National Trend
A new report from federal health officials has found obesity is still on the rise across the country. But New York is bucking that trend. Aug 4, 2010
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After Weeks of Wrangling, Senate Approves New York State Budget
Lawmakers finally completed the over-four-months-late state budget on Tuesday evening.
Aug 4, 2010
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BP's Static Kill Procedure Successful, So Far
Engineers were able to force heavy mud down into the well, which looks like it has successfully stopped the crude from flowing.
Aug 4, 2010