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“Flooding causes millions of dollar in damage in Iowa. The Lake Delhi dam in eastern Iowa failed.”

“A former Central Intelligence Agency director on Sunday said that bombing Iran's nuclear facilities "might not be the worst" option for the U.S., as the country continues to push ahead with its nuclear programs despite heavy international sanctions.”

“The Korean peninsula is on high alert today, with Pyongyang threatening a nuclear response to massive war games being held by the United States and South Korea.”

“Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez threatened on Sunday to cut oil supplies to the United States in case of a military attack from Colombia.”

“The unemployment extension 2010 bill has been signed into law by President Obama. Jobless benefits will once again be available for those who have exhausted 26 but less than 99 weeks of unemployment.”

“Legislation to restore extension of unemployment benefits has now passed both houses in Congress and is headed for President Obama's desk.”

“North Korea warned the United States and South Korea on Thursday to call off military exercises scheduled for this weekend and to back off any new sanctions against the communist country or risk placing the entire region in danger.”

“New claims for unemployment insurance jumped by 37,000.”

“BP's broken well was leaking oil and gas again on Monday.”

“Investors fretted about possible seepage from BP's capped Gulf of Mexico well on Monday.”

“Lenders may foreclose on more than 1 million homes this year.”

“Federal Reserve officials have a slightly dimmer view of the economy than they did in April.”

“The federal deficit has reached $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year.”

“Figures provided by FICO Inc. show that 25.5 percent of consumers nearly 43.4 million American people now have a credit score of 599 or below.”

“Republicans could win control of the House of Representatives in elections in November, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged on Sunday.”

“A 6.2 magnitude quake shakes Pacific near Guam.”

“A federal appeals court rejected the federal government's effort to restore an offshore deepwater drilling moratorium.”

“A magnitude with 5.4 rattles Southern California on Wednesday.”

“Quake with magnitude of 6.3 rattles northern Japan.”

“Stocks ended volatile, with the major indexes ending at new 2010 lows in the aftermath of a weaker than expected June jobs report. The Dow and Nasdaq ended at fresh 8-month lows and the S&P 500 at a 9-month lows.”

“Stocks ended volatile, with the major indexes ending at new 2010 lows in the aftermath of a weaker than expected June jobs report. The Dow and Nasdaq ended at fresh 8-month lows and the S&P 500 at a 9-month lows.”

“Califfornia Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday ordered about 200,000 state workers to be paid the federal minimum wage this month because the state Legislature has not passed a budget.”

“Over all, the nation lost 125,000 jobs, according to the June snapshot of the job market released by the Labor Department.”

“Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week for the second time in three weeks. At the same time, more than a million people have lost benefits and more could be cut off now that Congress has failed to extend federal jobless aid.”

“Rough seas generated by Hurricane Alex pushed more oil from the massive spill onto Gulf coast beaches as cleanup vessels were sidelined by the far-away storm's ripple effects.”

“The FBI has arrested 10 people for allegedly serving for years as secret agents of Russia's intelligence organ, the SVR, with the goal of penetrating U.S. government policymaking circles.”

“Tropical Storm Alex formed in the Caribbean on Saturday which is not too far away from the oil spill.”

“Venezuela's government has seized control of 11 oil rigs owned by U.S. driller Helmerich & Payne, which shut them down because the state oil company was behind on payments.”

“US military divided on McChrystal ouster. He is the second Afghan commander ousted by Obama.”

“The Obama administration lost another legal skirmish on Thursday when a U.S. judge refused to put on hold his decision lifting a ban on deepwater oil drilling imposed after the worst spill in U.S. history.”

“A strong earthquake shook Ottawa and Montreal in eastern Canada on Wednesday, forcing office workers out onto downtown streets in the nation's capital.”

“More oil gushing into Gulf after problem with cap.”

“President Barack Obama ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan.”

“Gen. Stanley McChrystal coming to Washington to explain anti-administration comments.”

“More than a third of the 1.24 million borrowers who have enrolled in the $75 billion mortgage modification program have dropped out. The Obama administration's flagship effort to help people in danger of losing their homes is falling flat.”

“Abnormal radiation was detected near the inter-Korean border days after North Korea claimed last month to have achieved a nuclear technology breakthrough, South Korea's Science Ministry said.”

“Canada's economy grew at a 6.1 percent annual rate in the first three months. The housing market is hot and three-quarters of the 400,000 jobs lost during the recession have been recovered.”

“An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.5 was reported in the Indian Ocean west of Nicobar Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.”

“Japan's new prime minister, Naoto Kan, in his first major speech since taking office, said, "Japan is 'at risk of collapse' under its huge debt mountain."”

“In Georgia, former state lawmaker Tom Graves, who had the backing of the Atlanta Tea Party, has won a special election for a House seat left vacant by long-time Republican Rep. Nathan Deal, who stepped down to run for governor. Graves, 40, will fill the remainder of Deal's term.”

“Duration of unemployment among unemployed in the U.S. rises to record 34.4 Weeks.”

“Stocks tumbled Friday after the Labor Department said hiring remains weak and Hungary became the latest European country to report its economy is in crisis.The Dow Jones industrial average dropped about 325 points in late afternoon trading and fell below 10,000.”

“The present situation of the Korean peninsula is so grave that a war may break out any moment," Ri Jang Gon, North Korea's deputy ambassador in Geneva told the United Nations-sponsored Conference on Disarmament.”

“A volcanic eruption near the Pacific's Northern Mariana Islands shot clouds of ash and vapor nearly eight miles into the sky.”

“A leak of radioactive material has been found and fixed at the troubled Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, officials said Saturday. Vapor and water containing 13 different radioactive substances was found late Friday coming from a pipe in a hole workers dug to find the source of an earlier leak.”

“Explosive eruptions shook two huge volcanos in Central and South America on Friday, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and disrupting air traffic as ash drifted over wide regions.”

“An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 rattled the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu early Friday, briefly triggering a tsunami watch for the region, officials said. There were no immediate reports of damage.”

“Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the head of the troubled agency that oversees offshore drilling has resigned. The Gulf oil spill has surpassed the Exxon Valdez as the worst in U.S. history.”

“North Korea's military declared that it would scrap accords with the South designed to prevent armed clashes at their maritime border, including the cutting of a military hot line, and warned of "prompt physical strikes" if any South Korean ships enter its waters in a disputed area off the west coast of the peninsula.”

“The Dow Jones industrials plunged below 10,000 on Tuesday.”

“North Korea declared that it would sever all communication and relations with Seoul as punishment for blaming the North for the sinking of a South Korean warship two months ago.”

“A Honolulu city councilman has defeated two Democrats to give Republicans a midterm election victory in the U.S. congressional district where President Barack Obama grew up.”

“Two weeks after a mini-meltdown that still hasn't been fully explained, the stock market had another tumultuous ride this week.”

“Stocks plunged again. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 300 points in late trading and all the major indexes were down more than 3 percent.”

“The number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week by the largest amount in three months. The big surge was a setback to hopes that layoffs were declining.”

“The number of homeowners who missed at least one mortgage payment surged to a record in the first quarter of the year, a sign that the foreclosure crisis is far from over.”

“Rand Paul, one of the early leaders of the Tea Party movement, won the Republican nomination for Senate from Kentucky.”

“The Icelandic eruption that has caused misery for air travellers could be part of a surge in volcanic activity that will affect the whole of Europe for decades, scientists have warned.”

“Stocks tumbled for a second day Friday after concerns grew that the deep spending cuts under Europe's bailout plan would slow a global recovery.”

“World's top selling car manufacturer, Toyota Motor Corp. said, January-March profit world wide is 112 billion yen ($1.2 billion).”

“Jobless rate rises to 9.9% from 9.7%.”

“The stock market had one of its most turbulent days in history as the Dow Jones industrials fell to a loss of almost 1,000 points in less than half an hour on fears that Greece's debt problems could halt the global economic recovery.”

“An Indian court on Monday convicted a Pakistani man of murder and waging war for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead in the heart of India's financial capital. Two Indians accused of helping plot the attacks were acquitted.”

“Moving to blunt criticism that his administration has been slow in reacting to the largest U.S. crude oil spill in decades, President Barack Obama has dispatched two of his Cabinet members to make the rounds of the Sunday talk shows.”

“Noisy protesters with signs took over two bank building lobbies on Thursday in a prelude to a Wall Street rally by workers and union leaders angry over lost jobs, the taxpayer-funded bailout of financial institutions.”

“Australia says a huge NASA balloon loaded with gamma-ray telescope crashed in Australia.”

“First inspections of the bow of a South Korean warship show it was hit by an outside impact of considerable force, a military official said Saturday, as suspicion increasingly falls on North Korea.”

“Senior staffers at the Securities and Exchange Commission were surfing Internet pornography when they should have been policing the financial system. A deeply disturbing SEC memo to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) exposing this problem was reported Thursday night by ABC News.”

“President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law is getting a mixed verdict in the first comprehensive look by neutral experts: More Americans will be covered, but costs are also going up.”

“6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Samoa. The quake struck 123 miles from the Samoa islands at a depth of 19 miles.”

“US airline shares went down on account of flight disruptions caused by ash coulds in the air by erupting volcano in Iceland.”

“US Government says Toyota accepted record $16.4M fine.”

“The number of newly laid off people signing up for unemployment benefits rose sharply for the second straight week.”

“British civil aviation authorities ordered the closure of the country’s airspace as of noon on Thursday to shield aircraft from a high-altitude cloud of ash drifting south and east from an erupting volcano in Iceland.”

“7.1 magnitude quake in China kills 400.”

“Rep. Bart Stupak, an anti-abortion Democrat targeted for defeat by tea party activists for his crucial role in securing House approval of the health care overhaul, said Friday he's retiring this year to begin "a new and exciting chapter."”

“At the Prague Castle President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign the New START treaty that commits their nations to slashing their nuclear arsenals.”

“Netanyahu cancels trip to Obama's nuclear summit.”

“Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Indonesia's Sumatra.”

“Russia reserves to opt-out of arms treaty with the US.”

“Afghan President Hamid Karzai threatened over the weekend to quit the political process and join the Taliban”

“Baja California quake upgraded to 7.2. Some reports of scattered property damages, several burst pipes and the power went out in some parts.”

“Elevators are stuck in some buildings in Los Angeles, according to fire department radio dispatches due to this quake.”

“A 6.9 magnitude earthquake based in Mexicali was just felt across Southern California, starting in San Diego and rolling into Los Angeles 30 seconds later.”

“The defense department says it is investigating reports of a Mexican military helicopter seen flying in Texas.”

“Private-sector employers shed 23,000 jobs in March 2010. The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobslast month while the unemployment rate remained steady at 9.7 percent.”

“A top Toyota executive says U.S. sales surged 40 percent in March, powered by some of its deepest discounts ever in the wake of millions of recalls.”

“SKorea: Mine from NKorea may have sunk naval ship”

“The House of Representatives cleared the final hurdle in Congress' overhaul of the nation's health care system, passing a health care reconciliation bill by a 220-207 vote.”

“Tea Party Protests: 'Ni**er,' 'Fa**ot' Shouted At Members Of Congress. A staffer for Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) told reporters that Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) had been spat on by a protestor. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a hero of the civil rights movement, was called a 'ni--er.' And Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) was called a "faggot," .”

“U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her Russian counterpart clashed openly over the planned launch of Iran's first, Russian-built nuclear power plant.”

“India signed five deals Friday to purchase more than $7 billion in hardware and expertise from Russia, including an aircraft carrier, a fleet of MIG-29 fighters, defense and space technology and at least 12 civilian nuclear reactors.”

“Senate majority leader Harry Reid's wife, daughter injured in accident.”

“6.0 earthquake hits eastern Turkey, kills 57 people.”

“The unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent and employers shed only 36,000 jobs in February.”

“General Motors Co. is recalling 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.”

“It seems President Obama, reformed cigarette smoker, is having trouble completely kicking the habit. "The president continues to chew nicotine gum," Gibbs noted. His medical report citing ongoing efforts at smoking "cessation." The report also cited a spike in Obama's bad cholesterol.”

“Opposition Republicans are using the delaying tactic at a record-setting pace. Some even say it has made the nation ungovernable. "The numbers are astonishing in this Congress," says Jim Riddlesperger, political science professor at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.”

“Tsunami waves up to 6 feet (2 meters) high have struck parts of French Polynesia.”

“A huge magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 122 people, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami.”

“The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly surged last week, while producer prices increased sharply in January, raising potential hurdles for the economic recovery.”

“Vice President Joe Biden says "Washington right now is broken" and the country is in "deep trouble" unless it attacks ballooning federal deficits.”

“US President Barack Obama suffered another setback Monday as a fifth Democratic senator, centrist heavyweight Evan Bayh, decided not to run for re-election in dismay at the bitter political climate.”

“An early morning earthquake rattled northern Illinois on Wednesday, shaking an area about 50 miles west-northwest of downtown Chicago, the U.S. Geological Survey said.”

“Honda Motor Co. is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month-old global recall for faulty air bags in the latest quality problem to hit a Japanese automaker.”

“Federal workers and school children got a day off Monday as the Mid-Atlantic region dug out from as much as 3 feet of snow.”

“Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses.”

“Dow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months.”

“Iran's president gave instructions on Sunday for the production of higher-grade nuclear reactor fuel despite an offer by world powers to provide it to the Islamic Republic to allay fears Tehran is making an atomic bomb.”

“2nd large quake in month hits off N. California coast. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude-6.0 quake struck at 12:20 p.m. about 35 miles northwest of the community of Petrolia and nearly 50 miles west of Eureka.”

“Mark Kirk, the Republican congressman, from Illinois won his primary by nearly 40 percentage points, according to the Associated Press.”

“States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance. Although President Barack Obama's push for a health care overhaul has stalled, conservative lawmakers in about half the states are forging ahead with constitutional amendments to ban government health insurance mandates.”

“The government's response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely that the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future, an independent watchdog at the Treasury Department warned.”

“The US administration is speeding up deployment of defenses against potential Iranian missile attacks in the Gulf to heed off any possible retaliation, The New York Times reported Saturday.”

“China suspended military exchanges with the United States and threatened sanctions against American defense companies.”

“Russia has unveiled its new stealth fighter jet. The new jet has been developed in partnership with India.”

“President Barack Obama urged the Senate in his State of the Union speech on Wednesday to pass immediately a "jobs bill" promoting clean energy, small businesses and infrastructure projects.”

“North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells toward its disputed sea border with South Korea.”

“Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will eliminate about 11,200 jobs.”

“President Barack Obama's chief political adviser says the president will focus on job-creating plans in his State of the Union address Wednesday night.”

“Republican Scott Brown shocked the political world with his surprise Senate win in one of the bluest of states, Massachusetts.”

“Republican Scott Brown will win in Massachusetts to fill Ted Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat.”

“As voters head to the polls in Massachusetts, nervous Democrats have already begun to blame one another for putting at risk the Senate seat Ted Kennedy held for more than 40 years.”

“Democrats face the possibility of losing their most iconic U.S. Senate seat, held by the late Edward Kennedy, in a Massachusetts election today that could also cost them their 60-vote Senate supermajority needed to help pass a health-care overhaul.”

“Survivors of Haiti's devastating earthquake gave thanks to God on Sunday out of fear of dangerous aftershocks.”

“A special election on Tuesday to fill the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat has turned into a closer contest than expected, as disaffected party members and independents lean toward the Republican candidate Scott Brown.”

“U.S. officials are laying out a massive military response to the Haiti earthquake, saying that ships, helicopters, transport planes and a 2,000-member Marine unit are either on the way or likely to begin moving soon.”

“Caribbean nation Haiti devastated by 7.0-magnitude jolt.”

“Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, will take her conservative message to Fox News as a regular commentator, the cable channel announced.”

“President Barack Obama accepted Senator Harry Reid’s apology for calling him “light skinned” and “with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one” in private conversations during the 2008 campaign.”

“Businesses cut 85,000 net jobs in December 09.”

“Systems that aim to mind-read, measure body teperature, heart beat, faster breathing, nervous twitch are among the proposals by security experts to increase security at the airports. Israeli-based WeCU — as in "We See You" is testing some similar projects.”

“With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor — all Democrats — abondoned plans to run for re-election in the latest signs of trouble for President Barack Obama's party. Now, with Dodd, Dorgan and Ritter out, Republicans have even more chance, if not better opportunities to pick up Democratic-held seats.”

“Freshman Alabama congressman Parker Griffith has lost most of his staff after switching parties from Democrat to Republican last month.”

“Four House Democrats from swing districts have recently chosen not to seek re-election. More Democratic retirements are expected.”

“Russia is considering sending a spacecraft to a large asteroid to knock it off its path and prevent a possible collision with Earth. The astriod's first flyby in 2029 was as high as 1-in-37, but has since lowered the estimate.”

“China on Saturday unveiled the fastest train connecting the modern cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan at an average speed of 350 kilometres (217 miles) an hour.”

“Senate leader votes against his own bill on its way to passage. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the main architect of the bill's passage, accidentally voted against it.”

“December is "a very real deadline" for the international community ahead of possible new sanctions on Iran and its nuclear program, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs warned.”

“A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook much of Taiwan on Saturday and local television reported one building had collapsed near the capital.”

“U.S. Drone communication link got hacked by $25.95 program called SkyGrabber making it easier for Iraq insurgents to determine which roads and buildings are under U.S. surveillance.”

“Iran's hardline rulers sent uncompromising signals on Wednesday, warning of possible legal action against opposition leaders and testing an upgraded missile that could reach Israel.”

“The Senate on Sunday passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill with increased budgets for vast areas of the federal government, including health, education, law enforcement and veterans' programs.”

“White House economists only see jobs growth by spring.”

“"I give nicer stuff than I get," President Barack Obama said half-jokingly in a interview to air on ABC television Sunday.”

“The House passed the most ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations since the New Deal on Friday, aiming to head off any replay of last year's Wall Street failures that plunged the nation deep into recession.”

“President Barack Obama is accepting the world's best-known peace award as a wartime president, an incongruity that he will directly speak to when he receives the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, White House officials say.”

“President Barack Obama outlined major new government stimulus and jobs proposals on Tuesday, saying the nation must continue to "spend our way out of this recession."”

“The Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets recovered on Sunday amid an apparent return of confidence, closing up more than one and almost four percent respectively, after heavy losses over Dubai's debts.”

“The so-called underemployment rate fell, to 17.2 percent from 17.5 percent in October.”

“Iran approves building 10 enrichment sites. The decision comes only two days after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency censured Iran.”

“A conservative Iranian legislator warned Saturday that his country may pull out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty after a U.N. resolution censuring Tehran.”

“Dubai's debt crisis rattled world financial markets Friday, raising concerns that some banks could further tighten lending and hamper the global economic recovery.”

“Asian markets fell sharply as investors weighed the impact that Dubai's trouble with $60 billion in debt would have on the global financial and economic recovery.”

“Dubai is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying debt. Dubai's main development engine, Dubai World would ask creditors for a "standstill" on paying back its $60 billion debt until at least May.”

“President Barack Obama said Tuesday that U.S. ties with India will be "one of the defining relationships" of the 21st century as he welcomed India's prime minister for the first state visit of his administration.”

“President Barack Obama showered praise on India and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an elaborate welcoming ceremony on Tuesday. Obama said the United States and India share the "bold experiments" of becoming democracies after breaking from rule by a colonial power.”

“Federal officials are investigating a radiation leak at Three Mile Island, scene of the worst U.S. nuclear power accident, but said on Sunday there was no threat to public health or safety.”

“Deep divides among Democrats on a public insurance plan, abortion, tax hikes and cost-cutting. Liberals want the plan to be generous enough. Moderates fear a budget-buster. And everyone is trying to avoid angering seniors.”

“Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights.”

“At about 7:55 PM, Nov.21, 09 the Senate started voting to proceed for floor debate on Healthcare reform. 60(D)-39(R) was the result. If the Senate manages to pass a bill, a congressional conference committee would need to merge the House and Senate proposals into a consensus version requiring final approval from each chamber before signing into law”

“A week after abruptly quitting longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible run for the White House or U.S. Senate.”

“The U.S. dollar drifted lower in Asia, heading into a week that is likely to see increased rhetoric on currencies from both China and visiting U.S. President.”

“Obama seeks equal partnership in Asia. Determined to engage them as equal partners in the economy.”

“At least two people were killed on Friday when a chain of explosions ripped apart a Russian arms depot on Friday, shattering windows for miles around and forcing the evacuation of 3,000 people.”

“The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people in a shooting spree at Fort Hood made or accepted wire transfers with Pakistan.”

“Federal prosecutors took steps Thursday to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization.”

“The U.S. Treasury Department now accepts gifts, payable to the Bureau of the Public Debt. Which raises a question. What reasons do they give for voluntarily paying more than just their taxes?”

“Most troubled states in the USA with respect to loss of state revenue, size of budget gaps, unemployment and foreclosure rates, poor money management practices, and state laws governing the passage of budgets are:Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.”

“Longtime CNN host Lou Dobbs shocked his viewers Wednesday by announcing that he would be leaving the network effective immediately.”

“The new poll has Republican candidates favored over Democrats on a generic ballot 48 percent to 44 percent.”

“South Korea's troops went on high alert Wednesday for possible retaliation by North Korea after one of its navy ships was nearly destroyed.”

“The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and its Office on Highway Safety are sending a message to drivers that it is now illegal to text while driving.”

“Navy clash between South and North Korea reported.”

“Hurricane Ida, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. A hurricane watch extended over more than 200 miles of coastline across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.”

“The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed health care reform legislation.”

“House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week.”

“Over 2,000 international students, including those from India, were left in the lurch - some with barely two weeks to go before they get their degrees - following the sudden overnight collapse of four private colleges in the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne.”

“Obama urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings at Fort Hood military base. Number of people dead has risen to 13.”

“A gunman opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago. At least six people were hurt and police were searching for a gunman in a sport utility vehicle.”

“Microsoft's Windows 7 was a success for the Redmond, Washington, company in terms of boxed software, which saw a 234 percent increase over Vista, though PC hardware sales slowed.”

“The nation's unemployment rate rose above 10%. It is at 10.2 %.”

“An Army officer opened fire Thursday with two handguns at the Fort Hood military base in an attack that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. Authorities killed the gunman and apprehended two other soldiers in what appears to be the worst mass shooting at a U.S. military base.”

“The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage.”

“The Republican Party scored wins for governor from Chris Christie in New Jersey and Bob McDonnell in Virginia.”

“McDonnell wins Virginia governorship. Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell's victory in Virginia over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds was a triumph for a GOP looking to rebuild. It also was a setback for the White House in a swing state that was a crucial part of Obama's electoral landslide just a year ago.”

“Majority of voters for Virginia's governor's race described themselves as independents. Possible problem for Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year.”

“After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, another lender, CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protection in an attempt to restructure its debt. The U.S. government will likely lose the $2.3 billion it sunk into CIT in return for preferred shares to prop up the ailing company.”

“Addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, former US president Bush said, Nuclear deal shows that US recognises India's nuclear program and added that the deal will empower the Indian economy. He said 9/11 in US and 26/11 in India gave both the nations clarity to tackle such acts of terror.”

“ICANN has agreed to introduce what it calls "internationalized domain names" to the Web. Soon, speakers of non-Western languages can begin typing domain names completely in their own scripts.”

“Many people in Pakistan says that they don't really trust USA. Even college students and respected journalists question Washington's intentions in Pakistan.”

“Rhode Island lawmakers adopt indoor prostitution ban.”

“Consumer spending plunged in September by the largest amount in nine months. The Commerce Department said Friday that spending dropped 0.5 percent in September.”

“West Virginia is where people are really staying awake, according to the first government study to monitor state-by-state differences in sleeplessness. Nearly 1 in 5 West Virginians said they did not get a single good night's sleep in the previous month.”

“Obama signs defense bill with hate crimes provision. In a major civil rights change, the law makes it a federal hate crime to assault people based on sexual orientation. The measure expands current hate crimes law to include violence based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.”

“Consumers confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak.”

“The Internet is set to undergo one of the biggest changes with the expected approval this week of international domain names or addresses, that can be written in languages other than English.”

“President Barack Obama called small businesses the “engine” of the U.S. economy and said too many are still struggling to get the credit they need to operate.”

“The bank failures of this year reached 100 on Friday, the most in nearly two decades. Hundreds, of other banks remain open even though they are as weak as many that have been shuttered. Regulators are seizing banks selectively to avoid panic and to get buyers for bad banks.”

“Iran has failed to accept a United Nations-backed proposal for uranium enrichment and has instead offered its own counterproposal. Details of the Iranian counter proposal have not been made public.”

“The House Financial Services Committee voted Thursday to create a federal agency devoted to protecting consumers from predatory lending, abusive overdraft fees and unfair rate hikes.”

“Microsoft formally unveiled its next-generation operating system, Windows 7.”

“The Treasury Department on Thursday is expected to order companies that have not paid back last year's government bailouts to reduce to halve their top executives average compensation.”

“The Labor Department said Thursday that new jobless claims rose to 531,000 last week, from an upwardly revised 520,000 the previous week.”

“Italian auto maker Fiat SpA (F.MI) Wednesday posted a 62% drop in quarterly trading profit as the car industry's crisis prompted a sharp revenue fall, and it warned of possible write-downs due to its partnership with Chrysler Group LLC.”

“On Oct. 8, a trio of Catholic leaders representing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate warning that they would have to "vigorously" oppose health-reform legislation unless certain changes were made.”

“The mayor's office in Moscow will hire the Russian Air Force to spray a fine chemical mist over the clouds before they reach the capital, forcing them to dump the snow outside Moscow, making the city a snowless winter.”

“A super high-speed global Internet, the Taj network, funded by the National Science Foundation, devoted solely to science and education now connects India, Singapore, Vietnam and Egypt to the larger Global Ring of network for Advanced Application Development (GLORIAD) global infrastructure, and "dramatically improves existing U.S. network links.”

“President Obama lights up White House Diwali lamp. As the ethereal sounds of a Hindu priest's chanting of this Sanskrit prayer from ancient Hindu scripture " Lead me from Untruth to Truth. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality"President Obama lit the ceremonial White House Diwali light.”

“Jobless rate hits 13% in Rhode Island.”

“Bank of America suffered a $2.2 billion dollar loss in the latest quarter, the company said Friday.”

“Indonesia was hit by a strong quake off Java island, in the Sunda Strait, on Friday. The quake had a magnitude of 6.5 and was at a depth of 34.5 miles.”

“There will be no cost of living increase for more than 50 million Social Security recipients in the USA next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975.”

“North Korea warned South Korea on Thursday that a rash of "reckless" incursions at their disputed maritime border could spark a clash.”

“Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, wrapping up a three-day trip to Russia, said the U.S. and Russia should work toward creating a joint missile-defense system to combat common threats.”

“A strong earth quake with a magnitude 6.0 struck in the ocean off Western Samoa, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Wednesday. No immediate tsunami alert was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.”

“Intel gives world markets a boost. Dollar falls to 14-month low with respect to euro. Oil price hits year high.”

“U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in an interview broadcast Monday that she would not run for president again.”

“A 6.4-magnitude quake hit the Santa Cruz islands in the South Pacific on Monday October 11, 2009.”

“North Korea fired five short-range missiles off its east coast on Monday.”

“UN official says "widespread fraud" in Afghan vote.”

“Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro calls President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win "a positive step".”

“Problems at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which guarantees mortgages with low down payments, are becoming acute. The number of F.H.A. mortgage holders in default is approxximately 410,916, which is an increase of 76% from a year ago.”

“Russia's president congratulated President Barack Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize.”

“GOP, even some liberals, dismiss Obama Nobel prize for peace. "What's Obama done?" asked Rick Moran in his blog on American Thinker, a strong advocate of Israel. "What peace has he negotiated? Obama himself said he felt humbled and undeserving. Obama said, "I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments."”

“Nobel prize for literature goes to little-known, Herta Mueller, a Romanian-born writer once censored in her native country.”

“Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision.”

“Senate Democrats said they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who may be running out of assistance by the end of the year.The agreement would give an additional 14 weeks of benefits. States with an unemployment rate at 8.5 percent or above would get 6 more weeks.”

“Miley Cyrus quits Twitter and deleted her account. In one of her last posts, she wrote that Liam Hemsworth, her co-star in the upcoming film "The Last Song," wanted her to delete her Twitter account "with good reason."”

“US scientists Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, George E. Smith shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics. Charles K. Kao was honored for the transmission of light in fiber optics and Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith were honoured for inventing the first successful imaging technology using a digital sensor called CCD(charged-coupled device.)”

“In one day and in attack 8 US soldiers died in Afghanistan.”

“The United Arab Emirates has adopted a civilian nuclear energy law that paves the way for contracts worth 41 billion dollars for the construction of power plants, WAM news agency reported on Monday.”

“China's premier met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on Sunday.”

“An analysis by staff of the U.N. nuclear watchdog has concluded that Iran has acquired "sufficient information to be able to design and produce" a nuclear bomb.”

“Rio de Janeiro chosen as host city for the 2016 Olympic Games.”

“International Olympic Committee rejected Chicago for the 2016 Olympics. Mr. Obama was the first American president to make an in-person appeal for a bid for a city to have the Olympics.”

“The U.N. says the death toll in Indonasia quake could be at 1,100 and it is likely to rise.”

“Death toll in American Samoa tsunamis nears 200 and could go higher.”

“Canada's ruling Conservatives, well ahead of their rivals in the polls, are assumed to survive a non-confidence motion in Parliament later on Thursday over their handling of the economic crisis.”

“Death toll in American Samoas tsunami reaches 150.”

“General Motors is closing its Saturn division. The decision to abandon Saturn came after negotiations broke down to sell the brand to Penske Automotive.”

“Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia on September 30, 2009. The quake measures a magnitude of 7.6 killing at leat 75 people.”

“A massive tsunami in American Samoa triggered by a powerful earthquake flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea, killing at least 99. In Washington, President Obama has declared a major disaster for American Samoa.”

“An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 struck in the Samoan Islands region Tuesday. The quake generated three separate tsunami waves that are spreading, the largest of which measures 5.1 feet from sea level height. A tsunami watch was issued for islands farther from the epicenter, including Hawaii and Papua New Guinea.”

“The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.(FDIC) is expected to propose that the banking industry prepay three years worth of fees to replenish the fund. The FDIC, which backs several trillion dollars of U.S. deposits, had $10.4 billion in its deposit-insurance fund at the end of June, compared with $45.2 billion a year earlier.”

“According to Iran's Press TV, on Monday it tested missiles with a range of 1,300 to 2,000 kilometers. It did not give a range of the Sejil missile that also was reportedly test-fired but said it was a "two-stage missile. The tests followed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disclosure Friday that Iran was building a second uranium enrichment.”

“Ian test fired the Fateh-110, a short-range ground-to-ground missile, and Tondar-69, a short-range naval missile, the state-run Press TV said. Iran plans to test the long-range Shahab missile on Monday. These tests that are expected to go on for the next 10 to 11 days. White House official said the test was noteworthy.”

“A new Iranian nuclear enrichment facility which was revealed to the world this week will soon start work, a Tehran official said on Saturday. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that Tehran wrote to the agency on September 21, disclosing that it is building a new uranium enrichment facility. It is designed to produce U235.”

“The U.S., U.K. and France were given “detailed evidence” that Iran has been building “covert uranium facility” for several years.”

“Huge dust storm in Sydney closed the country's largest airport and left millions of people coughing and sputtering in the streets.”

“House voted to extend jobless benefits.”

“Ten more big US companies may go bankrupt.”

“House considering to extend unemployment benefits for 13 more weeks.”

“Obama says, missile defense decision not about Russia.”

“Russia says it won't deploy missiles near Poland.”

“FCC to propose 'Net neutrality' rules to prevent ISPs blocking and slowing traffic.”

“President Obama said angry criticisms about his health care agenda are driven by an intense debate- not racism.”

“The FDIC says the Irwin Union Bank ,Trust Company in Columbus, Indiana has become the 94th bank failure of the year.”

“42 states lose jobs in August. Biggest cuts are in Texas, Michgan, Georgia, Ohio. This is an up from 29 states in July.”

“Americans not as optimistic about economy as Fed chairman.”

“Canadian inflation fell in August.”

“Obama scrapping missile shield for Czech, Poland.”

“Whitehouse said that "no one condones the conduct in question" but ACORN should not be shut down.”

“Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) announces reforms after 'pimp,' 'prostitute' videos.”

“Obama, Harper seek to ease U.S.-Canada trade tension”

“President's "Jack ass" comment in audio http://www.tmz.com/2009/09/15/ obama-calls-kanye-a-jackass/”

“Senate finance committee chairman Baucus faces objections from Democrats on Health Plan planned to introduce tomorrow.”

“London based International Institute for Strategic Studies says US power is fading.”

“In 11minute tape Bin Laden says Obama following Bush and Cheney.”

“80 percent of Americans rate the condition of the economy now as poor.”

“Thousands march to US Capitol to protest spending and health care plan.”

“About 39.8 million people living in poverty in the USA now. It was the highest since 1997.”

“Health Insurers Say Obama Failed to Tackle Medical Expenses.”

“Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) shouted to Obama "You lie!"”

“Experts say, US health system is plagued by waste and costs projected to escalate”

“Slow down and start over. That was the message from Republicans in advance of Barack Obama's speech to the nation.”

“Dubai to build world''s tallest residential tower with 124 floors.”

“U.S. says Iran nearing ability to make nuclear bomb.”

“Many including thinkers are skeptical about government run healthcare system in its present form.”

“Brazil, India and China improved their competitiveness despite the US economic crisis.”

“Switzerland topples U.S.A as most competitive economy.”

“Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress.”

“Obama's so called czar positions is under attack.”

“Citing fraud in Afghan elections, UN lead arbiter ordered partial recount.”

“Tropical Storm Fred which formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean late on Monday but did not immediately threaten any land.”