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Bruising Senate debate awaits health bill
 A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the legislation has cleared a hurdle over Republicans eager to inflict a defeat on President Barack Obama.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:17:31 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 16:50:41 GMT
Cops: Man killed over NYC subway seat
A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car in midtown Manhattan, police said.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:03:32 GMT
2 dead after ‘random’ Ore. traffic shooting
A gunman fatally wounded a passenger in another vehicle at an Oregon intersection, setting off a police chase that ended when the suspect crashed and was killed by officers, authorities said.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:39:02 GMT
Rep. Kennedy: I’m barred from communion
 Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy says.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:52:53 GMT
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