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AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban
1 hr 21 mins ago
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday he's willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move has the backing of the United States and other international partners.
Senate casts 1st votes to overhaul health care
45 mins ago
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In its first vote on health care overhaul, the Senate Thursday narrowly approved an amendment to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under a revamped system.
Service sector activity, retail sales disappoint
1 hr 27 mins ago
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Further evidence that the economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Thursday with reports that service sector activity and retail sales unexpectedly shrank in November as consumers held back on purchases.
Congress worries about Obama's plan for Pakistan
1 hr 12 mins ago
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President Barack Obama's planned troop buildup in Afghanistan came in for more skepticism on Capitol Hill Thursday with lawmakers zeroing in on how the U.S. will deal with terrorist havens in neighboring Pakistan.
Up to 19 dead after suicide bomb attack in Somalia
1 hr 25 mins ago
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A male suicide bomber dressed as a woman attacked a graduation ceremony Thursday in a small part of the capital still under government control, killing up to 19 people, including three Cabinet ministers, doctors and medical students.
Secret Service puts 3 on leave over gate crashing
34 mins ago
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The head of the Secret Service asserted Thursday that the security breach at last week's White House state dinner was an aberration and President Barack Obama was never at risk. Mark Sullivan said three uniformed officers have been put on administrative leave.
Swiss move Polanski to undisclosed location
1 hr 45 mins ago
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Authorities acted to protect Roman Polanski from public attention Thursday by moving him from a Zurich area jail to an undisclosed location before his transfer to house arrest in the Swiss Alps.