Nation and World
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Simpson declares innocence in kidnap, robbery
Nov 28, 2007 10:00 pm - LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson stood before a judge Wednesday and firmly spoke a phrase he has uttered in other courtrooms in the past: "Not guilty." This time the former foo...
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U.S. carrier group docks in Japan
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The U.S. aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk and its battle group returned Tuesday to Japan after being refused entry for a port call in Hong Kong, where the ...
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Bush cautiously optimistic over Mideast peace talks
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Bush expressed concern Tuesday about the risk of failure in the first major Mideast peace talks in seven years, warning that could spawn a genera...
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U.S. gets through another hurricane season unscathed
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - MIAMI -- Despite alarming predictions, the U.S. came through a second straight hurricane season virtually unscathed, raising fears among emergency planners that they wil...
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Dalai proposes Tibetans hold referendum to determine leadership
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - AMRITSAR, India -- The Dalai Lama said Tuesday the Tibetan people will vote on a new system of leadership before he dies, as Tibetan Buddhists grapple with ways to preve...
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Israeli and Palestinian hard-liners protest Mideast conference
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip demonstrated Tuesday against the Middle East peace conference in the U.S., while...
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O.J. Simpson pleads not guilty to kidnapping, armed robbery charges
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson firmly pleaded not guilty Wednesday at his arraignment on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers. Simpson st...
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Briefs: Chicago Fed sees slow growthNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - CHICAGO -- Turmoil in financial markets could lead to a reduction in both business investments and the purchases of consumer durables and homes, slowing U.S. economic gr...
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Could water balloons fight brush fires?
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- William Cleary believes aerial firefighting could become child's play. Five years ago, his son drenched him with a water balloon -- and got him to...
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Philanthropist's son pleads not guilty to looting mom's estate
Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The son of philanthropist Brooke Astor pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he looted his mother's $198 million estate and conspired to have the Alzhei...