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Gadhafi hold whittled away as Libya revolt spreads
By News on Feb 24, 2011
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BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) -- The scope of Moammar Gadhafi's control was whittled away Wednesday as major Libyan cities and towns closer to the capital fell to the rebellion against his rule. In the east, now all but broken away, the opposition vowed to "liberate" Tripoli, where the Libyan leader is holed up with a force of militiamen roaming the streets and tanks guarding the outskirts....Newspapers, GOP call for congressman to resign
By News on Feb 24, 2011
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Seven-term Democratic Rep. David Wu faced increasing pressure Wednesday to step down amid a series of bizarre revelations in recent days about his mental health, including a photo he sent to staffers during his re-election bid showing him wearing a tiger costume....
Government wants admissions from tobacco companies
By News on Feb 24, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department disclosed Wednesday it wants to require the tobacco industry to admit publicly that smoking causes a multitude of medical problems, killing 1,200 Americans every day....Obama to speak on Libya, condemns violence
By News on Feb 23, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says President Barack Obama "strongly condemns" the bloodshed in Libya and will address the situation later Wednesday or Thursday....US considering sanctions on Libya
By News on Feb 23, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States said Wednesday it was considering sanctions and other means to pressure Moammar Gadhafi's regime to halt attacks against Libyans as violent clashes spread throughout the country. President Barack Obama planned to speak publicly about the situation for the first time later Wednesday or Thursday....