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Obama tells Democrats to answer the call of history as they move toward health care vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it. more
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After troubling talk, Muslim leader told Ft. Hood suspect, 'There's something wrong with you' Video
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it, the leader said Saturday. more
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Police identify those injured in rampage
Orlando police released the names this afternoon of the surviving victims in Friday's deadly shooting at a downtown office building. more
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Tropical-storm warnings issued in Mexico, Cuba as Ida strengthens over Caribbean Video
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico's Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Cancun. more
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Wal-Mart begins annual holiday price war Photo
With another tough holiday season looming, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is ratcheting up a price war that could be good for shoppers but has competitors fearing the worst. more
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After attack, Muslims in US military worry that violence could bring uncomfortable spotlight
Some Muslim servicemembers are worried that the mass shooting at Fort Hood could unravel their work to be accepted as loyal, dedicated soldiers. more
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After attack, Muslims in US military worry that violence could bring uncomfortable spotlight Photo
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's family says he confided in them that he felt harassed as a Muslim in the U.S. military — and wasn't treated as an American and soldier should be. more
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Man identified in Seattle police killing; in serious condition after being shot by detectives
SEATTLE (AP) — A man shot by police as he was sought in connection with the Halloween killing of a Seattle police officer has been identified as 41-year-old Christopher Monfort. more
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Transformer fire disrupts operations at Ellis Island in New Jersey; no injuries reported
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Fire officials say operations at Ellis Island have been widely disrupted by a transformer fire. more
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Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan, ending deadly Fort Hood rampage Photo
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base. more
International News
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Hovering on extinction's edge, West Africa's last giraffes make a surprising comeback
KOURE, Niger (AP) — A crisp African dawn is breaking overhead, and Zibo Mounkaila is on the back of a pickup truck bounding across a sparse landscape of rocky orange soil. more
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At memorial for Yitzhak Rabin, Peres calls on Palestinian leader not to quit
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's president on Saturday called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to rescind his decision to stand down, invoking the memory of Yitzhak Rabin at a public commemoration for the assassinated Israeli premier. more
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Yemeni rebels say Saudi cross-border bombardments hit their stronghold in the north
SAN'A, Yemen (AP) — Saudi warplanes and artillery bombarded a Shiite rebel stronghold in northern Yemen Saturday for a third straight day, according to the rebel fighters, and Yemen's president vowed to wipe out the insurrection. more
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TAM Airlines: Jet forced to return to JFK because of wing-flap problem
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — TAM Airlines says one of its jets took off from New York's JFK airport but was forced to return 20 minutes into the flight because of a mechanical problem. more
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In Pakistan's decrepit school system, some advocate private option to shut out the Taliban
QUTBAL, Pakistan (AP) — The schoolhouse is so tiny that dozens of pupils have to sit outdoors. They're lucky if their teachers have more than a basic education. And the chanting of math equations and Quranic verses gets so loud that the children have a hard time hearing themselves. more
Washington news
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In Monday case, Supreme Court weighs whether life in prison for juveniles is cruel and unusual
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack. more
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Obama's trip to Tokyo put back a day so he can attend memorial for Fort Hood shootings Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is attending a memorial service at Fort Hood on Tuesday and now won't get to his planned first stop in Asia next week until one day later than expected. more
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Iran, North Korea nuclear disputes top Hillary Rodham Clinton's agenda on trip to Europe, Asia Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nuclear impasses with Iran and North Korea are the dominant issues for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on her trip to Europe and Asia, which begins with a stopover in Germany to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall. more
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Obama statement on health care legislation
Text of President Barack Obama's remarks Saturday at the White House on health care legislation: more
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Rep. Dingell, longtime champion of health overhaul, takes gavel as House begins debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats gave the gavel Saturday to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system. more
