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Pro-government protest targets court in Thailand

Hundreds of pro-government demonstrators swarmed around a court building Tuesday, forcing the relocation of judges who will rule on the fate of a Thai government beset by protests and a virtual shut-down of international air links.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008
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Refugees from Bhutan settle in Pittsburgh

Chitra Prassad Gautam and his family watch in awe as water comes out of the shower head in the bathroom of their new apartment.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Vatican exhibit on display only in Houston museum

The only exhibit of Vatican artifacts outside the papal capital is on display in an unlikely spot _ the National Museum of Funeral History, an exhibit hall that celebrates coffins, hearses and other ceremonial aspects of death.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Guys and Dolls finds its Sky and Sarah

Broadway has found its new Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Auditors fault Treasury oversight of bailout funds

A government audit says the Treasury Department needs tougher controls to oversee the $700 billion financial bailout package.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Ga. Senate runoff could decide balance of power

Georgia voters are returning to the polls Tuesday to decide one of two unresolved U.S. Senate races that Democrats need to win for a 60-seat majority impervious to GOP filibusters.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Stajan, Grabovski lead Maple Leafs over Kings

Matt Stajan and Mikhail Grabovski scored power-play goals less than 1 1/2 minutes apart early in the third period and Vesa Toskala made 32 saves, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Johnsons TD gives Texans a 10-0 lead over Jaguars

Sage Rosenfels threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson, Kris Brown kicked a 38-yard field goal and the Houston Texans led the Jacksonville Jaguars 10-0 after the first quarter on Monday night.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Roman Polanski requests dismissal of sex charge

Film director Roman Polanski, a fugitive in Europe for the last 30 years, has filed a request in Los Angeles to have a child-sex charge against him dismissed.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

US Sen. Mel Martinez wont seek re-election

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, who has struggled to boost his approval ratings because of close ties to President George W. Bush, announced Tuesday he will not seek a second term in 2010.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Georgia is voting in Senate runoff today

Georgia voters returned to the polls Tuesday to decide one of two unresolved U.S. Senate races that Democrats need to win for a 60-seat majority impervious to GOP filibusters.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Hossas hesitation move gives Wings win over Ducks

Marian Hossa was in no rush to let another shot fly after Detroit opened with a few dozen unsuccessful attempts. His patience paid off.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Heat rally in final seconds of OT to beat Warriors

Chris Quinn hit a tying 3-pointer with 7.1 seconds left in overtime, Michael Beasley stole the ensuing inbounds pass and made the decisive free throw, and the Miami Heat pulled off a wild 130-129 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

World markets close mostly higher on US rally

A rebound on Wall Street provided a lift Tuesday to most world stock markets outside of Asia, where shares slumped overnight.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Sen. Mel Martinez of Fla. wont seek re-election

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, who has struggled to boost public support because of his close ties to President George W. Bush, announced Tuesday he will not seek a second term in 2010, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Obama plans to name 4 more Cabinet posts on Monday

President-elect Barack Obama plans to announce longtime advisers and political foes alike as his picks for top administration jobs at a Monday news conference, nominating one-time political nemesis Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Sen. Kennedy awarded honorary degree from Harvard

Saying he has "lived a blessed time," Sen. Edward Kennedy smiled broadly and flashed a thumbs up Monday as he accepted an honorary degree Monday from his alma mater during a rare special convocation at Harvard University.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Williams, Slaton lead Texans past Jags 30-17

Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their Monday Night Football debut.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Obama to name 4 more Cabinet posts

Chained teen shows up at Calif. gym 2 arrested

A husband and wife were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he had just fled his captors, authorities said Tuesday.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

Orphan of slain rabbi in Mumbai lands in Israel

The cries of little Moshe Holtzberg wounded hearts Monday at a tearful memorial for his parents in India. "Mommy, mommy, mommy!" he wailed, clutching a toy basketball while squirming in the arms of mourners at the Mumbai synagogue.
Southern Ledger - December 2, 2008

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