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08 January 2009

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Gaza humanitarian situation 'dire', says US State Department

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Diplomat Cites Bush Efforts to Strengthen Sino-American Ties Economists Urge Congress to Pass Stimulus Measure US Budget Deficit to Hit $1.2 Trillion	Latest 'Batman' Film Wins Big at People's Choice Awards American Muslim Comic Fights Stereotypes With Humor Filmmaker Seeks Wisdom from Elders

Texas Oil Man Warns Higher Energy Prices Will Return Past, Present and Future US Presidents Meet at White House Barack Obama Spends First Full Day in DC as President-elect	Bush Establishes Huge Pacific Marine Sanctuary Young New York City Immigrants, Parents Greet Obama Presidency Warmly Sandy Strip of Florida Land Holds Ancient Secrets

Famed surgeon Henry Heimlich's medical innovations save thousands of lives

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