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Obama courts conservatives with new faith program |
Taking a page from President Bush, Democrat Barack Obama said Tuesday he wants to expand White House efforts to steer social service dollars to religious groups, risking protests in his own party with his latest aggressive reach for voters who usually vote Republican.
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July 2, 2008 |
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First US coin with readable Braille unveiled |
Officials unveiled the prototype of the first U.S. coin with readable Braille characters on Wednesday _ a silver dollar commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the creator of the alphabet for the blind.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Pakistani forces arrest 10 suspected militants |
Heavily armed paramilitary troops blocked roads into a tribal town in northwestern Pakistan and patrolled its deserted bazaar Wednesday as an operation against Islamic militants rolled into its fifth day with more arrests but no sign of fighting.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Curfew is imposed in Indian Kashmir city |
Authorities imposed a curfew in a city in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday to prevent further protests by Hindu nationalists angered that the government revoked a land transfer to a revered Hindu shrine, a senior police officer said.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Federer beats Ancic to reach Wimbledon semifinals |
Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic _ the last man to beat him at Wimbledon _ in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club.
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July 2, 2008 |
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McCain tours Colombian drug control efforts |
John McCain hailed the economic benefits of free trade to Colombians Wednesday, raising the possibility of an eventual hemispheric-wide agreement even though a weak economy at home has soured many U.S. voters on trade agreements.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Federer, Safin, Nadal reach semis |
Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic _ the last man to beat him at Wimbledon _ in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Federer, Safin, Nadal reach Wimbledon semifinals |
Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic _ the last man to beat him at Wimbledon _ in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club.
Southern Ledger -
July 2, 2008 |
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Federer beats Ancic to reach semifinals |
Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic _ the last man to beat him at Wimbledon _ in straight sets Wednesday to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Wall Street declines on first day of 3rd quarter |
Wall Street extended its losses in a volatile session Tuesday on another jump in oil prices and a report that showed U.S. manufacturers remain under duress. The Dow Jones industrials skidded nearly 150 points, and Treasury prices rose as investors sought a safer place for their money.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Wall Street declines on 1st day of 3rd quarter |
Wall Street extended its losses in a volatile session Tuesday on another jump in oil prices and a report that showed U.S. manufacturers remain under duress. The Dow Jones industrials skidded nearly 150 points, and Treasury prices rose as investors sought a safer place for their money.
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July 2, 2008 |
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