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Democrats Ready to Cut Off Most Vulnerable Incumbents
Democratic leaders are getting ready to abandon some of the most vulnerable incumbents in order to concentrate on those who seem to have the strongest chance of staying in power.
The New York Times | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Police Called in as Run on Kabul Bank Continues
As Afghans continue lining up to pull their money from their country's largest bank, police has been stationed outside its main branch, the only one still holding U.S. dollars.
BBC News | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
As the world watches the plight of the 33 copper miners who have been trapped below ground for a month, experts and well-wishers have gathered at the site to offer advice and a helping hand.
Los Angeles Times | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Forget Cookies, Soldiers Really Want Dipping Tobacco
Americans like to send care packages to troops in war zones, yet what they choose to ship halfway around the world is sometimes mind-boggling.
The Atlantic | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Obama Wants Permanent Research Tax Credit
On Wednesday, the president will outline a $100 billion proposal that would increase and permanenty extend research and development tax credits for businesses.
The New York Times | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Failed Blowout Preventer Now in Custody
The device is a key piece of evidence that should help investigators figure out exactly what led to the world's largest accidental oil spill.
The Associated Press | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Basque Separatist Group ETA Declares Ceasefire
The weakened Basque separatist rebel group announced that it will stop all armed attacks in its quest for independence. The Spanish government is skeptical.
CNN | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Kanye West Apologizes to Taylor Swift Through Twitter
In a string of tweets over the course of three hours, the hip-hop artist went into confession-mode, ranting about how his public image has suffered since the infamous VMAs last year, and he finished by apologizing to the young Swift for his behavior.
People | Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Blackwater Created Network of Subsidiaries To Win Contracts
After the company came under heavy scrutiny, it created more than 30 "shell companies," partly to help its efforts to obtain lucrative government contracts.
The New York Times | Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Craigslist Takes Down Adult Services Section
The section that has been the subject of much controversy wasn't just removed, it was replaced with a large "censored" logo.
CNN | Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Randy Jackson is Only American Idol Judge Left
As had been widely expected, Kara DioGuardi was officially booted from American Idol Friday afternoon, leaving only one person sitting at the judges' table.
The Wrap | Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Ariz. Gov.: I "Misspoke" About Beheadings
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer admitted it was "an error" to say that headless bodies have been turning up in Arizona's desert due to the rising violence along the border.
The Associated Press | Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Teen accidentally texts sheriff asking to buy pot http://slate.me/aitSoj
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