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Israel ignores cease-fire calls
 As Israel seized control of much of Gaza Strip on Monday, President George W. Bush said he understands "Israel's desire to protect itself" from the militant group Hamas.
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 05:42:04 GMT
Obama sees fast stimulus passage
 President-elect Barack Obama met with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion.
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:57:47 GMT
NYT: Panetta pick for CIA reveals divisions
 Leon E. Panetta has been selected by President-elect Barack Obama to head the C.I.A. The choice immediately revealed divisions in the Democratic Party.
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:36:53 GMT
Texas stuns Ohio State at Fiesta Bowl
 Colt McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night.
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 04:51:55 GMT
Franken tops recount, lawsuit looms
 The Minnesota state Canvassing Board certified results showing Democrat Al Franken the winner of the state's contested Senate race on Monday.
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:07:07 GMT
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