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First Lady Testifies to President’s Character at Democratic National Convention Opener

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:40 pm (UTC-5)
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has told the 2012 Democratic Convention and millions of viewers that she has seen firsthand that being president of the United States has not changed her husband; it has revealed to Americans who he is. “I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his conventions, and […]

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First Lady Testifies to President’s Character at Democratic National Convention Opener

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has told the 2012 Democratic Convention and millions of viewers that she has seen firsthand that being president of the United States has not changed her husband; it has revealed to Americans who he is. “I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his conventions, and […]

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Suicide Blast in Afghanistan Kills 25

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Authorities say a suicide bombing killed 25 people in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent weeks. The attacker struck a funeral for a tribal elder in the remote Dur Baba district of Nangarhar Province. Officials say the district governor, Hamisha Gul, was the probable target. He was among […]

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Clinton to Push South China Sea Issue in Beijing Talks

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
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A senior U.S. State Department official says China’s likely next president Xi Jinping has cancelled a meeting with visiting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The official says Xi’s meeting was called off “for unexpected scheduling reasons,” adding that his meetings with the Singaporean prime minister and a Russian official were also cancelled on Wednesday. Clinton […]

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First Lady to Highlight Democratic Convention Opener

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC-5)
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will be the highlight of the 2012 Democratic Convention’s opening day, as the party aims to give a significant boost to the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. Party officials say her speech late Tuesday will present a behind-the-scenes look at the Obamas’ life in the White House. In addition, […]

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Ban: Countries Sending Arms to Syria Add to the Misery

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging governments to stop sending weapons to Syria, saying they are only adding to the misery. Mr. Ban told the General Assembly in New York Tuesday that arming Syrian soldiers and the rebels adds to the risk of unintended consequences as the fighting spreads. Russia as been a long-time […]

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US Debt Hits Record $16 Trillion

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
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The U.S. Treasury Department confirms the national debt has exceeded $16 trillion for the first time. That amounts to $50,000 worth of debt for every man, woman and child living in the country. The record was expected and pushes the United States closer to its legal debt limit of just under $16.4 trillion. Officials said […]

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Crews Removing 400 Trees Along Shuttle Endeavour Route in LA

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Some southern California residents are angry as crews cut down hundreds of trees to make room for the retired space shuttle Endeavour, which is moving from Los Angeles International Airport to its new, permanent location next month. About 400 trees have to be removed from a 19-kilometer-long route so the five-story high, 24-meter-wide shuttle can […]

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French, Italian Leaders Call For Economic Growth To Stabilize Eurozone

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
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French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti have called for urgent efforts to restore economic growth and create jobs in Europe as part of a plan to stabilize the 17-nation euro currency union. After the meeting in Rome, Mr. Hollande told reporters that economic growth will allow eurozone countries to comply with […]

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Democrats Open 2012 Convention in Charlotte

Posted September 4th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
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The 2012 Democratic Convention is officially underway, aiming to give a significant boost to the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz called the convention to order Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, calling it the biggest, most diverse and most open in the party’s long history. “Your participation in this convention […]

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