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Capitol Christmas Tree lighting in Washington
The Capitol Christmas Tree stands illuminated after the tree lighting ceremony on the grounds of the Capitol Building in Washington on December 2, 2008. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn) | Slideshow
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    Bomb disarmed at Mumbai train station
    Bomb disarmed at Mumbai train station
  • 6 arrested on ivory smuggling charges
  • Canadian PM likely to time-out parliament
  • Newspaper ads question Obama citizenship
  • Empire State 'theft' shows deed fraud risk
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    CFR-Brookings report reveals Obama's Mideast strategy
    CFR-Brookings report reveals Obama's Mideast strategy
    Israelis and Palestinians alike should be in no doubt. The new report on the Middle East from the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations is no mere straw in the wind: It spells out in considerable detail what the Obama administration's strategy and priorities for Iran and the Israeli-Arab peace process are going to be.
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  • Rendell meant no disrespect to Obama pick
  • Herniated disc sidelines Joe Sakic
  • Europe expects rate cuts, more bad news
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  • Official: Ukraine to send troops to border
  • Ford exec: As GM goes, so goes industry
  • Mom seeks parole in daughter slaying
  • Telecom Italia cutting another 4,000 jobs
  • Star Tribune seeks employee concessions
  • Survey: Majority oppose automaker bailout
  • Utah canyon gas leases off the market
  • British twin dies after separation surgery
  • Pentagon: Rules reduce cluster bomb harm
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    Mark Ruffalo's brother shot in the head
    Mark Ruffalo's brother shot in the head
    LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3 (UPI) --
    Actor Mark Ruffalo's hairstylist brother is clinging to life after suffering a gunshot wound to the head in California, "Entertainment Tonight" reported.
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  • Coleman gets fine in bowling alley case
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    Crude oil prices fall slightly
    Crude oil prices fall slightly
    NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (UPI) --
    Crude oil prices fell slightly on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday morning following an OPEC request to have Russia and others join their ranks.
  • Deflation could slow U.S. economy further
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    Deuce down over Saints' suspensions
    Deuce down over Saints' suspensions
    NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3 (UPI) --
    New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister said he was disappointed by his four-game suspension for alleged steroid-related violations.
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Issue of the Day
    CFR-Brookings report reveals Obama's Mideast strategy
    CFR-Brookings report reveals Obama's Mideast strategy
    WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) --
    Israelis and Palestinians alike should be in no doubt. The new report on the Middle East from the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations is no mere straw in the wind: It spells out in considerable detail what the Obama administration's strategy and priorities for Iran and the Israeli-Arab peace process are going to be.
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