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UN chief says 'we have a deal' on climate change
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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says "we have a deal" after a climate conference in Copenhagen decided to recognize a political accord brokered by President Barack Obama with China and other emerging powers.
Senate closing in on $626 billion spending bill
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The Senate comes in shortly after a snowy dawn to vote on legislation ensuring that the troops are armed and the jobless don't lose their benefits - and to take one more step toward a Christmas week showdown over health care.
Foul pre-Christmas weekend in store for East Coast
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The eastern U.S. was hit with a frightful wintry storm Saturday that dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas, hampering travelers heading home and likely deterring shoppers on the weekend before Christmas.
Moment of truth for health care in Senate
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Senate Democrats appear within reach of the 60 votes necessary to pass President Barack Obama's health care legislation after a long year of struggle and a final burst of deadline bargaining with holdout Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska.
Poland tightens border in hunt for Auschwitz sign
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Polish police and border guards stepped up security checks at airports and border crossings Saturday as the search intensified for the infamous sign stolen from the Auschwitz death camp memorial.
Pakistani ruling party grapples with amnesty's end
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Pakistan's ruling party grappled Saturday with fallout from a court decision that stripped the U.S.-allied president and other leaders of amnesty from past corruption cases, but a party spokeswoman insisted affected Cabinet ministers would not be forced to quit.
Karzai presents new Afghan Cabinet list
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai's nominees for a new Cabinet provoked dismay among many parliament members Saturday but a cautiously positive response from the United Nations mission in the war-torn, corruption-plagued country.
Report: US helped Yemen's strike against al-Qaida
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The U.S. provided firepower and other aid to Yemen in its strike this week against suspected al-Qaida hide-outs and training sites within its borders, the New York Times reported.
Jackson's 'Captain EO' to return to Disneyland
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"Captain EO" is moonwalking back to Disneyland.
Embattled Woods wins PGA Tour player of the year
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Tiger Woods was voted the PGA Tour player of the year by the players on Friday, the 10th time in his 13 years on tour that he has won the award.
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