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Senate health care debate focuses on Medicare cuts

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Obama planned to visit Capitol Hill on Sunday to help Democrats resolve internal disputes that stand in the way of Majority Leader Harry Reid bringing the 10-year, nearly $1 trillion legislation to a vote.


Obama planned to visit Capitol Hill on Sunday to help Democrats resolve internal disputes that stand in the way of Majority Leader Harry Reid bringing the 10-year, nearly $1 trillion legislation to a vote.


Tiger Woods soap opera widens his distance from blacks

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Romantically linked to several white women, the golf icon, who famously declined to call himself black, draws more suspicion.


Romantically linked to several white women, the golf icon, who famously declined to call himself black, draws more suspicion.


Obama: Efforts aimed at economy's long-term health

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President Barack Obama on Saturday sought to reassure Americans frustrated by high unemployment that he's concentrating on jobs, while defending his administration's efforts to strengthen the economy on several fronts.


President Barack Obama on Saturday sought to reassure Americans frustrated by high unemployment that he's concentrating on jobs, while defending his administration's efforts to strengthen the economy on several fronts.


Sarah Palin gets a hero's welcome at Fort Hood

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The visit by the former VP hopeful, who signed copies of her book, was a bright spot after last month's rampage.


The visit by the former VP hopeful, who signed copies of her book, was a bright spot after last month's rampage.


Scientists: Red snapper in Gulf of Mexico recovering

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Fishermen are reeling in bigger and more mature red snapper — a sign that the overfished species is beginning to recover and tight regulations can be relaxed a bit, according to a new analysis.


Fishermen are reeling in bigger and more mature red snapper — a sign that the overfished species is beginning to recover and tight regulations can be relaxed a bit, according to a new analysis.


Spain beats Czechs in doubles to win Davis Cup

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Spain has won its second straight Davis Cup by capturing its doubles match against the Czech Republic.


Spain has won its second straight Davis Cup by capturing its doubles match against the Czech Republic.


Total, Exxon Mobil most fined polluters in Texas

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Total Petrochemical was assessed $1.58 million for 11 violations over several years.


Total Petrochemical was assessed $1.58 million for 11 violations over several years.


UH loses C-USA title game to East Carolina

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The University of Houston football team lost to East Carolina 38-32 in the Conference USA championship game despite five touchdown passes from Case Keenum.


The University of Houston football team lost to East Carolina 38-32 in the Conference USA championship game despite five touchdown passes from Case Keenum.


A quarter of borrowers in trouble again after getting help

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About 25 percent of borrowers helped under the administration's massive foreclosure prevention plan have already fallen behind on their new mortgage payments.


About 25 percent of borrowers helped under the administration's massive foreclosure prevention plan have already fallen behind on their new mortgage payments.


Chairman urges risk-taking in cultural shift at GM

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General Motors Co. Chairman Ed Whitacre urged the troubled automaker's employees to forget their old bureaucratic culture, telling them Friday not to fear being fired for taking risks.


General Motors Co. Chairman Ed Whitacre urged the troubled automaker's employees to forget their old bureaucratic culture, telling them Friday not to fear being fired for taking risks.