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Officer says meeting with Gates, Obama productive
By News on Jul 30, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The police officer at the center of a national dispute over race and law enforcement says a much-anticipated meeting at the White House was productive and all parties are looking forward....
Senator: Medicare cut for 'gov't-run' health care
By News on Jul 30, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate's top Republican accused Democrats of cutting Medicare to finance a "massive new government-run" health care plan, as the last of three House committees pushed its way through a compromise version of the health care overhaul Thursday....
Iranian police use force against graveside rally
By News on Jul 30, 2009
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iranian police fired tear gas and beat anti-government protesters with batons to disperse thousands at a graveside memorial Thursday for victims of post-election violence, witnesses and state television said....US tightens financial noose on North Korea
By News on Jul 30, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration has imposed financial sanctions on a North Korean firm accused of involvement in the country's missile programs....New jobless claims rise more than expected
By News on Jul 30, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the government said Thursday, though the increase was mostly due to seasonal distortions....