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Israel rejects truce call, attacks Gaza

AP – 55 mins ago

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israel rejected international pressure for a two-day cease-fire with Hamas and sent warplanes Wednesday to demolish smuggling tunnels that are the lifeline of Gaza's Islamic rulers. Full Story»

Blagojevich a political headache for Obama

Politico – Tue Dec 30, 9:13 pm ET

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Continuing jobless claims rise sharply in December

AP – 4 mins ago

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Volunteer suicide bombers in Iran seeking to attack Israel AP – 1 hr 55 mins ago
Pakistani confesses to Mumbai attacks: official AP – 42 mins ago
Oil falls to $37, down more than 60 percent in 2008 Reuters – Wed Dec 31, 7:15 am ET
Madoff set to release list of personal holdings, assets AP – Wed Dec 31, 7:41 am ET
Judge rejects release of two Guantanamo inmates Reuters – 2 hrs 15 mins ago
New study explains why some take risks - with no reward Time.com – Wed Dec 31, 2:10 am ET
Pinter family bids farewell to master of drama AFP – 5 mins ago

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Record 151 US troops die in Afghanistan in 2008

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Blagojevich surprises many with Senate appointment

1 hr 56 mins ago

Lawyer: Jena Six teen shot himself out of despair Tue Dec 30, 7:15 pm ET
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Democrats' struggle with filling Obama seat 53 mins ago
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Not so fast: Senate has a say on Obama's successor

Tue Dec 30, 7:17 pm ET

Hawaii giddy to have Obama home on the island 1 hr 24 mins ago
Democrats' struggle with filling Obama seat 53 mins ago
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

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Stocks extend advance in year's final session

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LyondellBasell says bankruptcy is an option 14 mins ago
Madoff set to disclose list of holdings Wed Dec 31, 7:41 am ET
GMAC raises $21.2B in debt-for-equity swap 1 hr 52 mins ago
Oil falls below $38 in light New Year's Eve trade 1 hr 37 mins ago

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New NASA report details final minutes of Columbia

Tue Dec 30, 9:31 pm ET

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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Shhh! Gadget racket threatens pulsar research

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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
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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Charles Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI

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Norway: Date set for Amy Winehouse drug appeal 33 mins ago
Actor Matt Dillon charged with speeding in Vermont 51 mins ago
You could party with a rock star on New Year's Eve 2 hrs 5 mins ago
Playwright Harold Pinter buried in London 48 mins ago

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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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Charles Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI

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Shanahan fired as Broncos coach Wed Dec 31, 7:45 am ET
Blake, short-handed Trail Blazers beat Celtics Wed Dec 31, 1:22 am ET
Cowher out of running for Jets job Tue Dec 30, 11:35 pm ET
Un-Happy Birthday for LeBron: Heat beat Cavs Tue Dec 30, 10:24 pm ET

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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
Tick tock ... tick: Extra second added to 2008 Tue Dec 30, 4:51 am ET
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Time to build trust on immigration

Wed Dec 31, 3:00 am ET

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Gaza crisis: a crossroads for Obama Wed Dec 31, 3:00 am ET
Israel, Hamas, and moral idiocy Wed Dec 31, 3:00 am ET
Needed in Gaza: US inspectors, peacekeepers, and aid workers Tue Dec 30, 3:00 am ET

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Israel rejects truce call, attacks Gaza

Blagojevich a political headache for Obama