Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fort Hood deaths bring new scrutiny to Army - Houston Chronicle


The Associated Press


Fort Hood deaths bring new scrutiny to Army

Houston Chronicle


WASHINGTON รข€" At a time when US Army troops are fighting two wars halfway around the globe, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan possessed  »


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Bidding on Madoff's Trove While Helping Victims - New York Times


New York Daily News


Bidding on Madoff's Trove While Helping Victims

New York Times


A blue Mets jacket that once belonged to Bernard L. Madoff was sold for $14500 at a government auction at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, while a ring buoy from his yacht went for $7500. ...


Madoff 'Prisoner' Watch Brings $65000 in Sale of Seized Goods

Bloomberg


Madoff's personal items sold off to aid victims

Reuters


Madoff Auction Brings in More Than $1 Million

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Obama Calls for New Era in Trans-Pacific Relations - Voice of America


FOXNews


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Mass. may get additional $250m from US for education efforts - Boston Globe


Washington Post


Mass. may get additional $250m from US for education efforts

Boston Globe


The Obama administration said yesterday that Massachusetts could reap up to an additional $250 million to turn around failing schools and pursue other education initiatives as part of a new competitive grant fund. ...


State schools head urges compromise on reforms

The Detroit News


Doyle's education reform plans could be held back in Senate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Schools compete for fed cash

Salt Lake Tribune


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Obama Wants Probe of Hasan Intelligence - Wall Street Journal


guardian.co.uk


Obama Wants Probe of Hasan Intelligence

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

US envoy opposed to Afghan surge - BBC News


BBC News


US envoy opposed to Afghan surge

BBC News


The US ambassador in Kabul has written to the White House arguing against sending thousands more American troops to Afghanistan. In a leaked cable, Karl Eikenberry expressed doubts about the competence of President Hamid Karzai's government. ...


News Analysis In Leaning on Karzai, US Has Limited Leverage

New York Times


Doubts on Karzai Complicate Troop Plan

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed - Reuters


Times Online


Sniper who terrorized Washington area is executed

Reuters


JARRATT, Virginia (Reuters) - John  »


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