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Judge Orders Five Detainees Freed From Guantánamo - New York Times

AFPJudge Orders Five Detainees Freed From Guantánamo
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By WILLIAM GLABERSON After the first hearing on the government?s evidence for holding detainees at the Guantánamo Bay detention camp, a federal judge ruled on Thursday that five of the prisoners are not being lawfully held and ordered their release.
Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo The Associated Press
Federal judge orders release of 5 Guantanamo detainees CNN
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Waxman unseats Dingell as House energy committee chair - Christian Science Mo...

USA TodayWaxman unseats Dingell as House energy committee chair
Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago
By Eoin O'Carroll | 11.20.08 To the delight of many environmental groups across the country, California Democrat Henry Waxman has ousted fellow Democrat John Dingell of Michigan from his post as chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Waxman Defeats Dingell in Race for House Energy Committee Chair Washington Post
Comment by Frank O'Donnell President, Clean Air Watch
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India praised for sinking pirates - BBC News

WELT ONLINEIndia praised for sinking pirates
BBC News - 8 hours ago
An anti-piracy watchdog has welcomed the destruction of a suspected Somali pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden by an Indian navy warship.
AU chief warns against rise in Somali piracy The Associated Press
Larger Indian warship to fight pirates off Aden Hindu
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Taliban warns of reprisals as Pakistan protests US drone attacks - AFP

AFPTaliban warns of reprisals as Pakistan protests US drone attacks
AFP - 46 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A militant Taliban group warned Thursday of reprisals in Pakistan if there was another US drone attack, as the government condemned the latest missile strike in its territory.
Pakistan to protest latest US strike United Press International
Pakistan Summons US Envoy to Protest Missile Strikes Voice of America
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APEC Trade Ministers Reject `Protectionism' Amid Global Crisis - Bloomberg

AFPAPEC Trade Ministers Reject `Protectionism' Amid Global Crisis
Bloomberg - 54 minutes ago
By Shamim Adam and Bill Faries Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Ministers representing the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum warned against ``protectionism'' amid the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Asia-Pacific rejects protectionism, looks to revive WTO talks AFP
What climate change? Meltdown trumps fears at APEC The Associated Press
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Stevens Bids Farewell to Senate - Washington Post

Washington PostStevens Bids Farewell to Senate
Washington Post - 46 minutes ago
By William Branigin Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) bade an emotional farewell to the Senate today, telling colleagues a day after conceding defeat in his reelection bid that he will return to his home state and try to restore his reputation following his ...
Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep The Associated Press
Stevens bids colleagues in Senate farewell The Miami Herald
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Dems want automakers to show bailout spending plan - CNN

ABC NewsDems want automakers to show bailout spending plan
CNN - 43 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Congressional Democrats say if automakers will show them how they plan to spend the $25 billion in aid they're asking for, Congress will likely return in the next few weeks to deal with it, according to Democratic sources.
WRAPUP 1-US senators say reach auto deal; House OK unclear Reuters
Automaker-Rescue Plan to Be Taken Up By Congress Next Month Bloomberg
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UB going smoke free - Bizjournals.com

CollegeOTRUB going smoke free
Bizjournals.com - 2 hours ago
Next fall, smoking will be banned at all three UB campuses - in all buildings and on all grounds, including parking lots, university officials said Thursday.
Smokers come under scrutiny on Smokeout day Los Angeles Times
Great American Smokeout: Local man quits 'cold turkey' for good reason Defiance Crescent News
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Four senators reach bipartisan auto aid deal - Reuters

stv.tvFour senators reach bipartisan auto aid deal
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Kevin Drawbaugh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four senators have reached a bipartisan agreement on a bill to assist the struggling automotive industry, the lawmakers announced in a joint statement on Thursday.
Auto stocks soar as Congress reaches bipartisan bail-out pact guardian.co.uk
GM shares soar on news of auto loan compromise Forbes
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Compromise On Search Deal With Microsoft Could Lift Yahoo - CNNMoney.com

Telegraph.co.ukCompromise On Search Deal With Microsoft Could Lift Yahoo
CNNMoney.com - 26 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) may finally negotiate a search business deal with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), now that a leadership change at the Web portal is imminent.
Analyst upgrades Yahoo, calling stock cheap MarketWatch
Yahoo bid is over, Microsoft says International Herald Tribune
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Bay Area homebuyers jump in as prices drop - Bizjournals.com

Bay Area homebuyers jump in as prices drop
Bizjournals.com - 35 minutes ago
Bay Area homes sole at their fastest pace in 17 months in October as prices posted a record 40.6 percent drop. a report released Thursday said.
UPDATE 1-San Francisco-area homes sales rise nearly 39 pct Reuters
San Francisco Area Home Sales Hit 2008 High TheStreet.com
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Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm - Apple Insider

Sydney Morning HeraldReview roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
Apple Insider - 1 hour ago
By AppleInsider Staff On Friday, Research in Motion and Verizon will answer to the iPhone with the BlackBerry Storm -- a touchscreen-based handset that will sell for $250 with a two-year contract, though a $50 mail-in rebate will bring the cost inline ...
Review: BlackBerry Storm 9500 Macworld
BlackBerry Storm: The reviews are in CNNMoney.com
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T-Mobile USA teams up with Yahoo - CNET News

DailyTechT-Mobile USA teams up with Yahoo
CNET News - 2 hours ago
T-Mobile USA, which is currently rolling out its 3G wireless network across the country, is turning to Yahoo to power its search and mobile Web portal in an effort to boost data usage.
Yahoo, T-Mobile Announce Mobile Search Deal DailyTech
T-Mobile, Yahoo Partner On Web2Go Mobile Search InformationWeek
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Microsoft Offers Free Songs to Zune Subscribers - PC World

HispanicBusiness.comMicrosoft Offers Free Songs to Zune Subscribers
PC World - 3 hours ago
Microsoft today launched a new subscription model for its Zune music service. If you fork over the monthly fee of $14.99 for unlimited music, you can add 10 tracks to your permanent collection every month--free of charge.
Zune Pass subscribers get to keep 10 songs, not yet perfect Ars Technica
Going hybrid: new Zune Pass pressures Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic CNET News
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Madonna and Ritchie to divorce on Friday - Reuters

guardian.co.ukMadonna and Ritchie to divorce on Friday
Reuters - 2 hours ago
By Mike Collett-White LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are to divorce in London on Friday, according to the High Court where so-called "quickie" divorces are formalized.
Reports: Madonna Reaches Divorce Settlement People Magazine
Madonna And Guy Ritchie To Finalize Divorce In London On Friday MTV.com
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