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Lawyer: Prof. accused in slayings likely insane
By News on Feb 18, 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- The lawyer for an Alabama college professor accused of killing three colleagues during a faculty meeting said Thursday he believes the teacher is insane, and that she says she can't remember the shootings....
Boyfriend charged with punching Sharpton daughter
By News on Feb 18, 2010
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The boyfriend of one of the Rev. Al Sharpton's daughters was charged Thursday with punching her in the face and shoving her out of a car, but a defense lawyer said the boyfriend hurled nothing more than words at her....Obama aligns himself with Bennet, attacks gridlock
By News on Feb 18, 2010
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DENVER (AP) -- President Barack Obama robustly defended Colorado's junior senator on Thursday, aiming to protect every Democratic seat he can at a time when voters "are fed up."...Obama keeps all-Democratic health care option open
By News on Feb 18, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House signaled Thursday that an aggressive, all-Democratic strategy for overhauling the nation's health care system remains a serious option, even as President Barack Obama invites Republicans to next week's televised summit to seek possible compromises....
Deficit panel can be candid: Budget cuts will hurt
By News on Feb 18, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's new deficit commission might give Americans a slap in the face about the sacrifices needed to avoid bankrupting future generations - maybe working until age 70, paying higher taxes and spending more of their own money for doctors' visits and prescriptions....