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A divided UN conference recognizes climate deal
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The U.N. climate conference narrowly escaped collapse Saturday as bitterly divided delegates agreed after all-night talks to recognize a political compromise that President Barack Obama brokered with China and other emerging powers.
Key defense spending vote in Senate on Saturday
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Senators resumed work before the sun rose Saturday on a snow-covered Capitol to vote on legislation ensuring that U.S. troops are armed and the jobless don't lose their benefits - and 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.
Make-or-break for fate of health care on Saturday
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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.
US: Iraq not 'pushed around' by Iran
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Iraq is "not going to be pushed around" by Iran, the top U.S. diplomat in Iraq said Saturday following an Iranian takeover of an oil well along the two nations' disputed border.
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.
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.
Jackson's 'Captain EO' to return to Disneyland
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"Captain EO" is moonwalking back to Disneyland.
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