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AP Poll: Health care overhaul has a pulse

AP – 2 hrs 53 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The fever has broken. The patient is out of intensive care. But if you're President Barack Obama, you can't stop pacing the waiting room. Health care overhaul is still in guarded condition. Full Story »

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2 Americans, 1 Israeli win Nobel chemistry prize

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AP: Anna Nicole Smith investigated in murder plot

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Oversight lacking on war costs AP – 2 hrs 50 mins ago
Diplomats converge on Honduras for talks AP – 2 hrs 45 mins ago
Obama weighs options on anniversary of Afghan war AP – 2 hrs 47 mins ago
Pakistan expects 'tough resistance' in Waziristan AP – 2 hrs 41 mins ago
Court hears arguments about cross on park land AP – 2 hrs 32 mins ago
2 celebrities hang up their 'Dancing' shoes AP – 52 mins ago
Twins complete comeback, beat Tigers 6-5 in 12th AP – Wed Oct 7, 1:04 am ET

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Diplomats converge on Honduras for talks

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Pakistan expects 'tough resistance' in Waziristan 2 hrs 38 mins ago
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China dissidents top Nobel Peace Prize speculation Wed Oct 7, 1:40 am ET
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AP: Anna Nicole Smith investigated in murder plot

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Iran, world powers agree to further nuclear talks Fri Oct 2, 7:52 am ET
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AP Poll: Health care overhaul has a pulse

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Oversight lacking on war costs 2 hrs 50 mins ago
Obama weighs options on anniversary of Afghan war 2 hrs 47 mins ago
Court hears arguments about cross on park land 2 hrs 32 mins ago
Clinton: Government violence in Guinea criminal Wed Oct 7, 12:36 am ET

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Asia stocks up amid faith in recovery; Europe flat

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Oil above $71 on optimism over economic recovery 2 hrs 20 mins ago
Washington farm workers push for unionization 1 hr 41 mins ago
Amazon cuts Kindle price, adds global version Wed Oct 7, 12:12 am ET
Stocks surge as investors bet on corporate profits Tue Oct 6, 6:03 pm ET

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2 Americans, 1 Israeli win Nobel chemistry prize

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NASA telescope discovers giant ring around Saturn Tue Oct 6, 11:28 pm ET
3 Americans share Nobel physics prize Tue Oct 6, 6:27 pm ET
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Rich circus man says space trip worth $35 million Tue Oct 6, 12:09 pm ET

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Google book debate back to the drawing board

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Amazon cuts Kindle price, adds global version Wed Oct 7, 12:12 am ET
Where's the next boom? Maybe in `cleantech' Tue Oct 6, 9:34 pm ET
3 Americans share Nobel physics prize Tue Oct 6, 6:27 pm ET
Verizon Wireless, Google to hunker down on phones Tue Oct 6, 3:05 pm ET

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CDC: Spray is here; swine flu shots come next week

Tue Oct 6, 4:31 pm ET

Study: 2 million babies and mothers die at birth Tue Oct 6, 8:57 pm ET
FDA sees no safety issues with Pfizer HIV drug Tue Oct 6, 5:22 pm ET
First swine flu vaccinations — but most must wait Mon Oct 5, 4:32 pm ET
Vaccine-like shots help fight cocaine addiction Mon Oct 5, 9:11 pm ET

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$In this publicity image released by ABC, Tom Delay and Cheryl Burke perform Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in the dance competition series, 'Dancing With The Stars,' in Los Angeles. DeLay has been diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet from the rigors of dancing and must wear foot braces when away from the ballroom. The former House Republican Whip says he's taking his doctor's advice and leaving the ABC television show. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)$

2 celebrities hang up their 'Dancing' shoes

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Elizabeth Taylor tweets about heart procedure 30 mins ago
Mel Gibson's drunk driving conviction expunged 27 mins ago
Winans duo releases first gospel album in 15 years Tue Oct 6, 6:13 pm ET
Group sues in Mexico to stop Garcia Marquez movie 24 mins ago

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Colo.'s Loveland Ski Area first to open for season

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DOT releases airline delay list for August Tue Oct 6, 2:31 pm ET
Airlines ordered to test, disinfect onboard water Tue Oct 6, 2:06 pm ET
Airlines improve on-time arrivals in August Tue Oct 6, 1:25 pm ET
Airline fares may be leveling off Mon Oct 5, 5:37 pm ET

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Twins complete comeback, 6-5 over Tigers in 12th

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Tebow back at practice, but not cleared to play Tue Oct 6, 8:10 pm ET
Briere scores in OT, Richards has hat trick Tue Oct 6, 10:18 pm ET
IOC reserve fund grows to $455 million 11 mins ago
Cowboys: Romo knew it was 4th down Tue Oct 6, 8:42 pm ET

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School asks pupils to bring own toilet roll

Tue Oct 6, 2:07 pm ET

Racing fans "limited" to 24 beers a day Tue Oct 6, 2:07 pm ET
Tiger attacks intruder in zoo Tue Oct 6, 2:08 pm ET
Air India says mid-air scuffle no threat to safety Mon Oct 5, 12:01 pm ET
Britain's new healthy eating guru - Homer Simpson Mon Oct 5, 12:13 pm ET

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Congress needs McChrystal's candid advice on Afghanistan

Tue Oct 6, 5:00 am ET

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A Muslim solution for Afghanistan Tue Oct 6, 5:00 am ET
How the Irish 'yes' vote helps Europe – and the US Mon Oct 5, 5:00 am ET
Justice Sotomayor hits the high court – what about empathy? Mon Oct 5, 5:00 am ET

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