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US News Archive for December 2006:
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Mount Hood searchers spot snow cave
Rescuers are on their way through very rugged terrain on Mount Hood after rope was spotted near an area when one of three missing climbers made a cell phone call telling his family he was in trouble one week ago. The rescuers will be dropped by helicopter and will make their way to the spot where the rope was seen near what is likely a snow cave...
CNN - December 17, 2006
2 Virginia Parishes Vote to Leave Episcopal Church
Some clergy have criticized what they regarded as the church?s leftward drift, including the consecration of an openly gay bishop...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Jets 26, Vikings 13: Jets Keep Their Quest for the Wild Card Alive
Chad Pennington threw for 247 of his 339 yards in the first half, and the game was essentially over by halftime...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Blair, in Iraq, Offers Support for Leaders
During a surprise visit, Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged his support for the Iraqi government and said British troops would remain ?until the job is done.?...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Blessed by U.S. Official, China to Buy 4 Nuclear Reactors
The deal may stir worries in Washington that the United States is selling its competitive advantage an industry at a time...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
China to Buy 4 Westinghouse Nuclear Reactors
HONG KONG, Dec. 17 ? China will buy four Westinghouse nuclear reactors in a deal that shows the continued attractiveness of American technology, but may also stir worries in Washington that the United States is selling its competitive advantage an industry at a time...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Hamas and Fatah Leaders Call for Calm After Clashes
JERUSALEM, Dec. 17 ? After a day of rallies and violent clashes in Gaza between supporters of Hamas and Fatah, with both sides trying to send messages of strength following a presidential order for early elections, leaders called for calm this evening...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Football: Brazilians sink Barca
Brazilian side Internacional beat Barcelona 1-0 in the Club World Cup final in Japan...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
Kidnapping overshadows Blair visit
British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrives in Baghdad and pledges his continued support for the new Iraqi government against those who seek to derail it...
CNN - December 17, 2006
Hamas rejects election call amid Gaza clashes
Hamas will not participate in early elections, Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas said Sunday, in a harsh verbal attack on President Mahmoud Abbas. The announcement came as fighting between the ruling Hamas movement and its Fatah rivals escalated...
CNN - December 17, 2006
Brainstorming on Iraq: The Capital Awaits a Masterstroke on Iraq
An unlikely proposal to halt reconciliation efforts and back Shiites says a lot about the dearth of good options...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
From Lips of Children, Tips to Ears of Investors
To assess new technologies, many venture capitalists are taking investment tips from people half their age...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Cricket: Ogilvy snatches lead
Geoff Ogilvy takes a one-shot lead over Tiger Woods and Chris DiMarco at the Target World Challenge...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
Cycling: Landis eyes retirement
Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis admits his cycling career may be over after his positive dope test...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
Brawl mars Denver's win at Knicks
A 10-man scrap is sparked during Denver's 123-100 victory over the New York Knicks...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
Protests over NY police shooting
Thousands of people in New York stage a protest over the police killing of an unarmed black man on his wedding day...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
China awards nuclear deal to US
Westinghouse, the nuclear-plant builder sold by BNFL, wins a billion-dollar contract to build reactors in China...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
Person of the Year? It's you
You were named TIME magazine's "Person of the Year" for the explosive growth and influence of user-generated Internet sites such as YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. You were chosen over Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong Il and Donald Rumsfeld...
CNN - December 17, 2006
Cowboys 38, Falcons 28: Cowboys Rebound in Atlanta and Widen Lead Over Giants
Tony Romo once again looked like a quarterback Dallas could trust in a playoff run, completing 22 of 29 passes for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Cowboys defeated the Falcons on Saturday night...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
Nuggets 123, Knicks 100: Sprawling Brawl Mars Ending of Knicks' Loss
Ten players, including the Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, were ejected near the end of the game as the Knicks were routed for the second straight night...
New York Times - December 17, 2006
'You' named Time's person of 2006
"You" are named as Time magazine's Person of the Year to reflect the public's role in transforming media...
BBC News - December 17, 2006
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