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U. S Rep. Bobby Rush speaks after Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich announces his

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Defiant Ill. governor fills Obama's Senate seat

AP – 1 hr 39 mins ago

CHICAGO – A defiant Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday named a black political trailblazer to Barack Obama's Senate seat, a surprise move that put the governor's opponents in the uncomfortable position of trying to block his choice from becoming the Senate's only black member. Full Story»

A Palestinian woman checks the damage to her house following an Israeli air

Israel weighs 48-hour halt to Gaza air campaign

AP – 1 hr 42 mins ago

Evangelical Pastor Rick Warren delivers a speech during the 8th Annual

Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire

AP – 1 hr 45 mins ago

Video: Obama defends choice of pastor

New NASA report details final minutes of Columbia AP – 1 hr 49 mins ago
Ex-wife's friend: Gunman distant after marriage AP – 1 hr 12 mins ago
China dairy manager on trial for milk scandal AP – 1 hr 50 mins ago
Judge awards $65M to men taken from USS Pueblo AP – 1 hr 51 mins ago
Gary Coleman has habit of police involvement AP – 1 hr 51 mins ago
Ore. woman, 88, gives naked intruder the 'squeeze' AP – 2 hrs 10 mins ago
Broncos fire coach Mike Shanahan after collapse AP – 1 hr 52 mins ago

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Israel weighs 48-hour halt to Gaza air campaign

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Gazans unsure where to flee violence Tue Dec 30, 5:42 pm ET
Arab outrage over Gaza carnage targets Egypt Tue Dec 30, 2:55 pm ET
Just a second, 2009 — the Earth needs to catch up Tue Dec 30, 3:36 pm ET
Pakistan closes US supply route to hit militants Tue Dec 30, 5:48 pm ET

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Defiant Ill. governor fills Obama's Senate seat

1 hr 35 mins ago

Lawyer: Jena Six teen shot himself out of despair Tue Dec 30, 7:15 pm ET
Ex-wife's friend: Gunman distant after marriage 1 hr 8 mins ago
Obama: Blagojevich appointee shouldn't be seated Tue Dec 30, 8:02 pm ET
Blagojevich's choice puts Burris back in spotlight 2 hrs 25 mins ago

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Obama: Blagojevich appointee shouldn't be seated

Tue Dec 30, 5:57 pm ET

Bush calls Abbas to discuss Gaza Tue Dec 30, 6:29 pm ET
Not so fast: Senate has a say on Obama's successor Tue Dec 30, 7:17 pm ET
Judge awards $65M to men taken from USS Pueblo 1 hr 48 mins ago
Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire Tue Dec 30, 6:53 pm ET

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GMAC loosens credit to make vehicles easier to buy

Tue Dec 30, 6:23 pm ET

December consumer confidence drops to all-time low Tue Dec 30, 7:44 pm ET
Wall Street gains as GMAC gets financing Tue Dec 30, 6:19 pm ET
Madoff liquidation trustee receives $28M for costs Tue Dec 30, 6:21 pm ET
Viacom threatens to pull MTV off Time Warner Cable 25 mins ago

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New NASA report details final minutes of Columbia

1 hr 46 mins ago

Just a second, 2009 — the Earth needs to catch up Tue Dec 30, 3:36 pm ET
Ancient ship found buried near Argentine river Tue Dec 30, 4:57 pm ET
Scientists eye unusual swarm of Yellowstone quakes Mon Dec 29, 9:17 pm ET
Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain Mon Dec 29, 6:07 pm ET

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Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners

Tue Dec 30, 2:51 pm ET

Obama online supporters key to pushing his agenda Tue Dec 30, 12:36 pm ET
`GoodQuests' tie online mazes to charity Tue Dec 30, 4:16 pm ET
New NASA report details final minutes of Columbia Tue Dec 30, 6:30 pm ET
China's 3G rollout sets off sales scramble Tue Dec 30, 2:57 pm ET

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Trying to prevent lymphedema after breast cancer

Mon Dec 29, 9:12 pm ET

Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain Mon Dec 29, 6:07 pm ET
FDA approves new prostate cancer drug Mon Dec 29, 2:21 pm ET
Study: Obesity surgery reverses diabetes in teens Mon Dec 29, 12:07 am ET
Country Doctor of Year: 50 years of house calls Mon Dec 29, 3:47 am ET

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Actors Bacon, Sedgwick among Madoff victims

Tue Dec 30, 4:14 pm ET

Man charged in Hudson killings appears in court Tue Dec 30, 5:29 pm ET
NYE minus VIP equals partying at home for many Tue Dec 30, 4:55 pm ET
Rapper DMX pleads guilty to drug, theft charges Tue Dec 30, 6:08 pm ET
Gary Coleman has habit of police involvement Tue Dec 30, 2:46 pm ET

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Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners

Tue Dec 30, 8:06 pm ET

Group sues to reinstate firearms ban Tue Dec 30, 8:03 pm ET
Air New Zealand tests jet with biofuel Tue Dec 30, 8:57 am ET
Family: Missing Fla. woman likely jumped overboard Tue Dec 30, 8:52 am ET
Japan auto sales plunge as young lose interest Tue Dec 30, 8:50 am ET

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Broncos fire coach Mike Shanahan after collapse

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Un-Happy Birthday for LeBron: Heat beat Cavs 51 mins ago
Cowher out of running for Jets job 10 mins ago
Arkansas beats No. 4 Oklahoma 96-88 4 mins ago
Mavericks rally from 29 down to stun Timberwolves 12 mins ago

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When to buy? When to sell? When to divorce?

Tue Dec 30, 5:24 am ET

Easy come, easy go after gold glitch Mon Dec 29, 10:03 am ET
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Peruvian Jesus born to Virgin Mary on Christmas Mon Dec 29, 10:02 am ET
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Lottery's lure lost

Tue Dec 30, 3:00 am ET

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Don't let Nicaragua's Ortega become a Mugabe Tue Dec 30, 3:00 am ET
Needed in Gaza: US inspectors, peacekeepers, and aid workers Tue Dec 30, 3:00 am ET
India: Let Kashmir go Mon Dec 29, 3:00 am ET

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Defiant Ill. governor fills Obama's Senate seat

Israel weighs 48-hour halt to Gaza air campaign