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Sunday, February 11, 2007

New defense secretary makes clear to Europe that he's no Rumsfeld

By Lolita C. Baldor ASSOCIATED PRESS 1:12 p.m. February 11, 2007 MUNICH, Germany – In the first public test of his diplomatic skills, Defense Secretary Robert Gates tried to make clear that he is not Donald H. Rumsfeld, the gruff-talking Pentagon chief who rattled relations with Europe. Gates made... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Sen. Obama Formally Announces Plans for White House Bid

Saturday, February 10, 2007 SPRINGFIELD, Ill — Democrat Barack Obama declared himself a candidate Saturday for the White House in 2008, evoking Abraham Lincoln's ability to unite a nation and promising to lead a new generation as America's first black president. The first-term senator announced his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 9, 2007

States Cracking Down on Distracted Drivers

Friday, February 09, 2007 BARRE, Vt. — Put down the flute and keep your eyes on the road. And forget about sipping that cup of coffee on the way to work, or smoking a cigarette on the way home. In some states, it could soon be illegal — if it isn't already. Emboldened by the passage of cell phone... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 8, 2007

Anna Nicole Smith (Nov. 28, 1967 - Feb. 8, 2007)

Anna Nicole Smith died today, after a five month tailspin in which she gave birth to a baby girl and lost a son and exchanged vows with her lawyer and had an ex-boyfriend file a paternity suit. Some people are saying she was a nothing celebrity, that her fame came because of her recklessness and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2007

'Lust in Space' Astronaut Lisa Nowak Returns to Texas After Being Released

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 HOUSTON — Astronaut Lisa Nowak returned to Texas on Wednesday, a day after being charged in Florida with trying to murder the woman she believed was her romantic rival for a space shuttle pilot's affections. A police car met her plane on the tarmac, and Nowak, her head... Sign in to see full entry.

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