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'Lone Ranger' Announcer Fred Foy Dies at 89
Fred Foy, who announced "The Lone Ranger" series, has died at the age of 89. Dec 23, 2010
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Mail Bombs Injure Two in Rome
Two mail bombs exploded at embassies in Rome on Thursday, injuring two people. Dec 23, 2010
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President Signs Repeal of DADT
Making good on a campaign promise, President Barack Obama has signed into law a repeal of the military's 17-year policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. Dec 22, 2010
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Obama Talks About Achievements, Failures During Lame-Duck Session
President Barack Obama praised bipartisan efforts to pass key legislation during the lame-duck session, calling it "the most productive post-election period we've had in decades" duri... Dec 22, 2010
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British Police Arrest 12 Men on Suspicion of Terrorism
British Police have announced the arrests of twelve people suspected of planning terrorist activity in the United Kingdom. Dec 20, 2010
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South Korea Holds Military Drill, Despite Threats from the North
In spite of making retaliatory threats last week, North Korea did not act after South Korea held a military drill. The North had originally threatened action if the South went forward... Dec 20, 2010
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Obama Signs Tax Bill Into Law
President Barack Obama has signed tax legislation that will maintain current tax rates for everyone, calling it "a substantial victory for middle-class families across the country," i... Dec 18, 2010
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House Approves Bill to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The House has approved a bill to repeal the military's seventeen-year policy banning gays from openly serving in the military. The move comes less than a week after the Senate voted d... Dec 15, 2010
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Authorities Delay Assange's Release
Julian Assange's release on bail has been delayed to allow Swedish authorities to contest the ruling. Dec 14, 2010
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Richard Holbrooke Dies at 69
Richard Holbrooke, the Obama administration's special representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan, has died at the age of 69, after undergoing heart surgery. Dec 14, 2010