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Protests Rage on in Egypt
The White House continues to call for "free and fair elections," amid continuing protests in Egypt this week. Meanwhile, uprisings throughout the region, especially in Yemen, are also gaining ground.
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Cyclone Yasi Hits Australia
Cyclone Yasi roared its way across the coast of Queensland, Australia, Wednesday night, bringing strong winds and rain to an area still recovering from weeks of rain and flooding. Feb 2, 2011
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Obama Urges 'Orderly Transition' in Egypt
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he won't run again in September elections. President Barack Obama, who spoke to Mubarak following his announcement on Tuesday, is urging an "orderly transition."
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Protests in Egypt Continue for a Seventh Day
Monday marked the seventh day of protests in Egypt. Demonstrations are expected to continue on Tuesday, with protestors trying to mobilize one million people in Cairo, according to Th... Jan 31, 2011
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Florida Judge Rules Against Health Care Law
A Florida judge has ruled that the nation's new healthcare law is unconstitutional, marking a victory for the 26 states who challenged it. The states challenged a provision of the law... Jan 31, 2011
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Rahm Emanuel Cleared to Run for Mayor of Chicago
Rahm Emanuel is back on the Chicago mayoral ballot. Jan 27, 2011
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New Protests Erupt in Yemen as Demonstrations Continue in Egypt
Thursday marked the third day of protests against President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, and new protests against the ruling government in Yemen — the latest country in the region to exper... Jan 27, 2011
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Three People Killed in Protests in Egypt
Thousands of protestors calling for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation took to the streets in Egypt on Tuesday. At least three people — two protestors and one policeman — have been... Jan 26, 2011
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Rahm Emanuel Fights for Mayoral Candidacy in Chicago
Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has taken his fight to keep his name on the ballot for Chicago's mayoral election to the Illinois Supreme Court. Jan 25, 2011
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7.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Pakistan
An 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southwest Pakistan Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No immediate reports of damage were available, although the Associated Press re... Jan 18, 2011