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Crew sent to rescue up to 100 dogs in rural Ore.
AP – Tue Dec 8, 6:50 pm ET Sent 11 times

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Humane Society on Tuesday sent a team to rescue as many as 100 dogs living without shelter in cold weather on rural property in Eastern Oregon. Full Story »
Norwegians judge Obama's Nobel snubs 'impolite'
AFP – Wed Dec 9, 5:19 am ET Sent 10 times

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OSLO (AFP) - A majority of Norwegians consider "impolite" US President Barack Obama's decision to snub parts of the official Nobel Peace Prize programme in Oslo this week, a poll showed on Wednesday. Full Story »
Accused terrorist bridged two different worlds
AP – Tue Dec 8, 6:31 pm ET Sent 8 times

CHICAGO - Part American and part Pakistani, the Chicago man accused of conspiring in the bloody terrorist attacks in Mumbai has followed a twisted trail through two different worlds. Full Story »
The nation's weather
AP – 55 mins ago Sent 8 times

A strong winter storm was forecast to continue to bring snow and cold air to the Central U.S. on Thursday. Full Story »
FBI orders independent review after Fort Hood shooting
Reuters – Tue Dec 8, 1:02 pm ET Sent 8 times

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Robert Mueller ordered an independent review on Tuesday of how the agency handled information that the military psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shooting had communicated with an anti-American cleric in Yemen. Full Story »
U.S. to investigate leak of airport security manual
Reuters – Wed Dec 9, 6:23 pm ET Sent 7 times

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has sought disciplinary action against people responsible for posting online a manual of security measures at U.S. airports, and has called for a probe into the leak. Full Story »
Obama lands in Norway to accept peace prize
AFP – Thu Dec 10, 2:39 am ET Sent 7 times

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OSLO (AFP) - US President Barack Obama landed in Norway on Thursday to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, amid controversy over his role as a "war president" and widespread doubts about whether he deserves the honor. Full Story »
Conn. ex-cop acquitted of manslaughter, assault
AP – Tue Dec 8, 6:51 pm ET Sent 7 times

AP

HARTFORD, Conn. - A white retired police officer was acquitted Tuesday of manslaughter and assault for shooting two unarmed black men, angering the victims' families and prompting a call for peace from the city's mayor. Full Story »
Hunters stranded in N. Arizona after winter storm
AP – Wed Dec 9, 7:05 pm ET Sent 7 times

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Officials in northern Arizona are searching for more than 30 hunters who became stranded in snow after a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Full Story »
Owner claims can holding $10K left at Iowa store
AP – Wed Dec 9, 1:07 am ET Sent 6 times

DES MOINES, Iowa - The owner of a tin can containing more than $10,000 that sat for four days on a Kmart service counter in Iowa has claimed the treasure. Full Story »
New York cracks down on counterfeit luxury goods
Reuters – Wed Dec 9, 3:17 pm ET Sent 5 times

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York authorities are cracking down on the sale of counterfeit luxury items, shutting down 31 stalls in raids on Tuesday and Wednesday and seizing $1 million of fake bags and watches. Full Story »
PA residents in cancer cluster tested for mutation
AP – Tue Dec 8, 5:40 pm ET Sent 5 times

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Federal health researchers have tested nearly 2,200 people in northeastern Pennsylvania for a genetic mutation associated with a rare blood cancer. Full Story »
Pay babysitter on iPhone, says Twitter
AFP – Wed Dec 9, 12:01 pm ET Sent 5 times

Twitter

PARIS (AFP) - Microblogging service Twitter has branched into the market for electronic payments, unveiling a mini credit card swiper that plugs into the iPhone, at a European internet fair on Wednesday. Full Story »
TIME's Top 10 Scandals of 2009
Time.com – Tue Dec 8, 3:50 pm ET Sent 5 times

TIME's Top 10 Scandals of 2009 Full Story »