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New Congress Less Likely to Tackle Drugs in Sports

Congressional hearings that have put the likes of Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens in the crosshairs appear to be far less likely to occur as the Republicans seized control of the House of Representatives this week. Rep. Darrell Issa, the incoming chairman of the House subcommittee that called the iconic...

Moderate Arabs Seek Return to Indirect Mideast Peace Talks

SIRTE, Libya (Oct. 8) -- Moderate Arab nations trying to prevent a breakdown of troubled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are proposing a return to indirect negotiations as a face-saving device, diplomats said Friday. The proposal was raised as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Arab League leaders gathered this...

In UN Speech, Obama Pushes for Mideast Peace

UNITED NATIONS (Sept. 23) -- Exhorting world leaders to push past years of cynicism and pessimism, President Barack Obama challenged the countries of the United Nations on Thursday to unite around peace efforts that he said could achieve agreement within a year to create an independent Palestine and a secure...

Government Grants Have West Bank Settlers Better Off Than Other Israelis

(Sept. 14) -- With U.S. officials urging Israel to extend its freeze on new settlement construction, there's a new report detailing the large financial outlays the Israeli government makes to sustain current settlements. "Every Israeli settlement in the West Bank, including those that are relatively well-off, is entitled...

Clinton Says 'Time Is Ripe' for Mideast Peace Deal

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Sept. 14) -- Convening a new round of negotiations Tuesday between Israel and the Palestinians, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the "time is ripe" for a Mideast peace deal. Clinton sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to...

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06/01/12 tornado warning; hail the Millville Blast!; Phyllis... Source: NJ.com The column that says somebody keep an eye on the gazebo in the pocket park.
05/29/12 Government rests Clemens case; 2 acts dismissed Source: Boston.com One of the statements dismissed was Clemens' contention that he had "no idea" that former Sen. George Mitchell wanted to talk with him in preparation for the 2007 Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball.
05/29/12 Veterans honored at Memorial Day service Source: State Gazette - Dyersburg TN Across the nation communities gathered to honor our veterans and current members of the military in various Memorial Day services.
05/25/12 Sheep Farmers warned parasites are killing lambs Source: Stornoway Gazette Staff at SAC's Veterinary Surveillance offices in Ayr, Dumfries, Edinburgh and Aberdeen are reporting the early hatch of parasitic worms they forecast earlier this year, is happening.
05/24/12 George has got chills and they're multiplying Source: Times and Star - Workington - Cumbria - UK GREASE is the word they'll be singing in Maryport next month.