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 AP - A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:42:19 GMT
Indonesian passenger ferry sinks with 242 aboard
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Police identify gunman in deadly Saipan rampage
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