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Senate OKs health care measure, reaching milestone
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Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country's history.
Massive storm disrupts last-minute holiday travel
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A powerful storm spreading snow, sleet and rain across the nation's midsection glazed roads and disrupted flights Thursday, making last-minute holiday travel treacherous but promising a white Christmas for some.
In Bethlehem, holiday cheer edges out gloom
1 hr 9 mins ago
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank - Thousands of pilgrims from around the world descended on the traditional birthplace of Jesus on Thursday, greeted by choruses, scout troops and rock bands for the most upbeat Christmas celebrations this Palestinian town has seen in years.
Yemen claims 30 killed in raid on Qaida hide-outs
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Backed by U.S. intelligence, Yemeni forces struck a series of suspected al-Qaida hideouts Thursday, including a meeting of senior leaders, killing at least 30 militants in the country's stepped-up campaign against the terror network, the government said.
Small, private funeral for Brittany Murphy
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Actress Brittany Murphy will be laid to rest at a small, private funeral on Christman Eve, while a larger memorial service may be held early next year.