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Senate Dems win key vote to advance health bill

A sweeping health care overhaul narrowly clears its first hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats casting 60 party-line votes to open debate.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:23:30 GMT

NYT: Senator cements role at heart of debate

No sooner had Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:05:21 GMT

Michael Jackson glove sells for $350,000

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 is auctioned off for $350,000.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:29:35 GMT

Rosy outlook for No. 11 Oregon after 2OT win

Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second overtime as No. 11 Oregon defeated Arizona 44-41 on Saturday night and took a big step toward the Pac-10 title. The Ducks (9-2, 7-1 Pac-10) will earn a Pac-10 title and Rose Bowl berth with a victory over No. 20 Oregon State in a winner-take-all Civil War on Dec. 3 in Eugene.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:47:32 GMT

U.S., Mexico take on brutal foe

After decades of mistrust and sometimes betrayal, Mexican and U.S. authorities are increasingly setting aside their differences to unite against a common enemy.


Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:35:41 GMT

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