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8 Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy

8 Fort Hood Wounded Will Still Deploy

Eight of the wounded have returned to duty, and 14 other mental health reservists have volunteered to fill vacancies and go to Iraq or Afghanistan.

World Powers Meet About Iran Nuclear Issue

World Powers Meet About Iran Nuclear Issue

Six world powers are meeting in Brussels to discuss possible measures against Tehran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities.

NC Man Charged with Murder in Missing Girl Case

NC Man Charged with Murder in Missing Girl Case

Police in North Carolina say a man already accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old girl also raped and asphyxiated her.

Gates Says Iraq Withdrawal on Schedule

Gates Says Iraq Withdrawal on Schedule

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now.

Saturday Night Set for Initial Health Care Vote

Saturday Night Set for Initial Health Care Vote

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail.

House Panel: Wall Street Must Prepay for Failures

House Panel: Wall Street Must Prepay for Failures

The House Financial Services Committee has voted to assess fees on Wall Street firms and other large companies to pay in advance for the costs of dismantling failing nonbank financial institutions.

Army Fears Anti-Obama Politics at Palin Event

Army Fears Anti-Obama Politics at Palin Event

Officials at Fort Bragg in North Carolina say they don't want Monday's book-signing there by Sarah Palin to turn into an opportunity for political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

McCain Wants Defense Review

McCain Wants Defense Review

McCain said he would prohibit officers from mentoring at war games that deal with weapons systems or other issues of interest to the defense companies that pay them.

Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding

Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding

Judge Stanwood Duval awarded the plaintiffs about $170,000 each.

Warrant in Mo. Case: Cops Find Porn, Incest Mags

Warrant in Mo. Case: Cops Find Porn, Incest Mags

Authorities have seized several items, including pornography, computer equipment and weapons, from the home of one of six men charged in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri.

Hundreds Line Up in Mich. for Chance to Meet Palin

Hundreds Line Up in Mich. for Chance to Meet Palin

Hundreds of people are lining up at a Michigan bookstore for a chance to meet Sarah Palin as she kicks off her national book tour.

Fatalities Reported in Minn. Tour Bus Crash

Fatalities Reported in Minn. Tour Bus Crash

A state official says fatalities have been reported after a tour bus crashed and rolled over in southern Minnesota, but the number of people killed wasn't immediately known.

Shuttle Docks at Space Station, Looks 'Beautiful'

Shuttle Docks at Space Station, Looks 'Beautiful'

Space shuttle Atlantis is arriving at the International Space Station.

Senate Dem Leader Bringing Out New Health Bill

Senate Dem Leader Bringing Out New Health Bill

The Senate's top Democrat is poised to outline a new health care bill designed to meet President Barack Obama's goal of expanding coverage without adding to the deficit.

Petition Seeks Release of 3 Hikers Held in Iran

Petition Seeks Release of 3 Hikers Held in Iran

The families of three American hikers detained in Iran have filed a petition with the Iranian mission to the United Nations.

Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Lead in 2010 Safety Tests

Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen Lead in 2010 Safety Tests

The latest safety tests have Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen leading the pack of 2010 model cars.

Obama Tours Great Wall, Heads For South Korea

Obama Tours Great Wall, Heads For South Korea

President Barack Obama is looking ahead to talks in South Korea after one last bit of tourism in China -- a visit to the Great Wall that he called "magical."

UN Food Summit Makes Little Progress in Ending Hunger

UN Food Summit Makes Little Progress in Ending Hunger

The three-day conference saw nearly 200 countries pledge to help farmers in poor nations grow enough to feed their people, but made little headway toward reducing hunger in a world with enough resources to feed all.

Biden's Police Advance Car in NYC Traffic Accident

Biden's Police Advance Car in NYC Traffic Accident

New York City police say two police officers and a livery cab driver were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Black Friday 2009 Wal-Mart Ad, Target Ad

Black Friday 2009 Wal-Mart Ad, Target Ad

Many retailers have released their Black Friday ads showcasing doorbuster deals. Preview the 2009 Wal-Mart and Target ads here.

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