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US Senate gears up for key health vote AFP/Getty Images/File

Dems have 60 for health care; Lincoln a 'yes'

AP – 7 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Democrats have hit the magic number of 60 to move ahead on historic health care legislation. Full Story »

  • Floods devastate UK Lake District, much of Ireland

    AP – Fri Nov 20, 6:22 pm ET  
    Resisdents of the village of Cockermouth, England,  are seen... AP

    COCKERMOUTH, England - Raging floods engulfed northern England's picturesque Lake District on Friday following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain, killing a police officer and trapping dozens in their swamped homes. Full Story »

  • UN committee targets Iran's rights violations

    AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:18 pm ET  

    UNITED NATIONS - A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election and release those still detained. Full Story »

  • Obama health drive faces critical vote

    AFP – 1 hr 19 mins ago  

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care faced a critical Senate test vote Saturday, amid bitter 11th-hour debate and behind-the-scenes wrangling on a century-old policy feud. Full Story »

  • Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher?

    McClatchy Newspapers – Fri Nov 20, 6:12 pm ET  

    CAIRO, Egypt — The Yemeni-American imam who's been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, preaches against alcohol, birthday parties, black magic and extramarital sex. He also supports armed struggle — jihad — against the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has encouraged extremist insurgents in Pakistan and Somalia. Full Story »

  • Iowa3

    CQPolitics.com – Sat Nov 21, 10:12 am ET  

    Iowa Legislator to Join GOP Race Against Boswell Full Story »

What to watch for in today's debate

Politico – Sat Nov 21, 7:00 am ET

Nancy Pelosi did it. Can Harry Reid? Full Story »

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

AP – Sat Nov 21, 9:24 am ET

Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. Full Story »

Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris

AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:14 pm ET

The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Full Story »