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Monday, November 12, 2007

Pope Benedict To Visit U.S.

BALTIMORE, Maryland (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI will make his first visit to the United States as pontiff next year, and plans to visit the White House, ground zero and speak at the United Nations, the Vatican's ambassador said Monday. Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United States from April 15 to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Former President Bush Skydives With Army Team

Sunday, November 11, 2007 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Former President George H.W. Bush celebrated the grand reopening of his presidential museum on Saturday with a surprise skydive. It was the former president's sixth skydive and his first since 2004, when he jumped to celebrate his 80th birthday. On... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 9, 2007

Iraq's new crisis: Moms, dads abandoning kids

From Jomana Karadsheh and Jennifer Deaton CNN BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The head of Iraq's main humanitarian group said an 18-year-old approached him with a baby suffering from leukemia. The desperate mother said she'd do "anything" for treatment for her child -- and then offered herself up for sex.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

California School District Approves 'In God We Trust' Classroom Displays

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Trustees of the largest high school district in the country voted 4-1 Monday night to mandate displays bearing the nation's motto — "In God We Trust" — and other historical documents in over 2,300 district classrooms and offices. The display of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Fears

Saturday, November 03, 2007 WASHINGTON — The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions' plant in... Sign in to see full entry.

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