‘Major Mafia Roundup’ in New York and Italy – New York Times
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'Major Mafia Roundup' in New York and Italy
New York Times Officers escorted a suspect from a building in downtown Manhattan on Tuesday. At least seven people with suspected ties to organized crime were arrested overnight in the New York City area. Ashley Gilbertson for The New York Times. Advertising. Italy, US Crack Down on Mafia Drug Smuggling FBI: 7 arrested in 'Ndrangheta drug-smuggling ring NYC arrests in Italy-US drug crackdown |
Shirley Temple left legacy as face (and hair) of an era – New York Daily News
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Shirley Temple left legacy as face (and hair) of an era
New York Daily News Shirley Temple proved that all child stars don't grow up to be Lindsay Lohan. Before that, she proved that an irresistibly cute little curly-haired white girl could dance with Bill Robinson, a charming, stylish black man, and the American social fabric would not … Shirley Temple Black dies at Woodside home Shirley Temple cheered up Depression era audiences Shirley Temple Black, Child Star Who Turned Diplomat, Dies at 85 |
Speaker Boehner drops conditions for debt-ceiling legislation – Los Angeles Times
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Speaker Boehner drops conditions for debt-ceiling legislation
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Unable to corral his restive troops around a debt ceiling plan, Speaker John A. Boehner announced Tuesday he would bring a bill to the House floor to allow continued federal borrowing with no strings attached. A vote is set for Wednesday … GOP to Advance 'Clean' Debt Limit Hike House Republicans drop bid to tie other issues to debt ceiling UPDATE 1-US House Republicans aim to pass 'clean' debt limit bill |
House GOP: We have the votes for "Plan B" – CBS News
December 20, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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House GOP: We have the votes for "Plan B"
CBS News CBS News/ December 20, 2012, 12:16 PM. House GOP: We have the votes for "Plan B". House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va. / CBS News. Play Video. Cantor: "We're going to have the votes" to pass "Plan B". As the House readies for an expected vote on … Republicans push their own plan, fiscal talks stalled House GOP to pass 'Plan B' to avert 'fiscal cliff' Cantor: GOP will have the votes to pass 'Plan B' |
Blizzard hits US Midwest, wreaks havoc with travel – Los Angeles Times
December 20, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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Blizzard hits US Midwest, wreaks havoc with travel
Los Angeles Times Fierce winds and snow smashed through the Midwest on Thursday, part of a weather system that has killed at least three and is setting the stage for miserable commuting and holiday travel through the heart of the nation. The winter-like weather didn't wait for … Big Midwestern snowstorm leads to 25-vehicle crash First major storm of winter pelts Midwest 2012 December blizzard thunders into Iowa |
Putin Backs Proposed Ban on US Adoptions – Voice of America
December 20, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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Putin Backs Proposed Ban on US Adoptions
Voice of America MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin touched on many topics in his end-of-year address, including U.S.-Russian relations, the conflict in Syria and his health. One topic, however, seemed to garner particular attention from the Russian leader – a law … Putin further distances Russia from Syria's Assad Putin: Russia recognizes need for change in Syria Putin Defends Position on Syria and Chastises US on Libya |
Teachers ditch school kids to protest vote on right-to-work – Fox News
December 11, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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Teachers ditch school kids to protest vote on right-to-work
Fox News Two Michigan school districts reportedly closed shop Tuesday after teachers called out, likely so they could participate in union protests tied to the expected passage of "right-to-work" legislation this week in the state capital. Demonstrators have already started … UPDATE 2-More than 12000 protest Michigan 'right-to-work' laws Crowd against anti-union bills chant 'this is our house' Right-to-work fight on traditional union turf of Michigan heats up as lawmakers … |
Judge: George Zimmerman must keep wearing GPS tracker – USA TODAY
December 11, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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Judge: George Zimmerman must keep wearing GPS tracker
USA TODAY George Zimmerman stands with a Seminole County deputy during a court hearing in April in Sanford, Fla. (Photo: Gary W. Green, AP). 11:02AM EST December 11. 2012 – The man charged in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin in February must … Judge denies bond motions in Trayvon Martin case George Zimmerman Wants To Roam Freely Before His Murder Trial The Court Still Wants To Keep Their Eyes On George Zimmerman! (PHOTOS) |
Nelson Mandela ‘responding to treatment’ for lung infection | World news … – The Guardian
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Nelson Mandela 'responding to treatment' for lung infection | World news …
The Guardian Nelson Mandela is suffering from the recurrence of a lung infection, officials said on Tuesday, as South Africa continued to pray for the 94-year-old statesman's health. Mandela has been undergoing medical tests since Saturday at a military hospital near … Mandela has lung infection Worries over Nelson Mandela's health bring up aging questions South Africa's Mandela Has Lung Infection « VOA Breaking News |
Retailers express relief that LA-Long Beach port strike is over – Los Angeles Times
December 5, 2012 by goldguru · Leave a Comment
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Retailers express relief that LA-Long Beach port strike is over
Los Angeles Times The nation's retailers are among those most relieved that the 8-day-old strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is over. Although the movement of goods to the U.S. from Asia for the holiday season had been largely completed weeks ago, the … Strike settlement to reopen Los Angeles ports to normal freight traffic Ports Set to Re-Open After Crippling Strike Crippling Strike At LA Ports Ends; Deal Reached |