Democrats claim victory over veteran Alaskan senator (AFP)
AFP - Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the US Senate, looked set Wednesday to be ousted by voters after a graft scandal, boosting Democrat hopes of winning a filibuster-proof majority.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:22:30 GMT
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McCain returns to Senate, is welcomed by Kerry (AP)
AP - The red-and-blue Senate trolley rolled up to the Capitol basement Tuesday, a lone senator in the front seat checking a piece of paper before slipping it back into his jacket pocket.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:46:15 GMT
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Anchorage mayor takes restrained route to Senate (AP)
AP - Mark Begich had every candidate's fantasy — a seemingly unbeatable opponent who became embroiled in scandal at the height of the campaign.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:05:31 GMT
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Obama moves closer to key cabinet pick (Reuters)
Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama moved closer to filling a key spot in his cabinet on Tuesday as his transition team plotted a careful course to shaping the next U.S. administration.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:15:18 GMT
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Qaeda's Zawahri urges attacks on "criminal" America (Reuters)
Reuters - Al Qaeda's second-in-command urged Muslims to continue attacks on "criminal" America and slammed U.S. president-elect Barack Obama for vowing to back Israel during his campaign.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:11:09 GMT
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No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine (AP)
AP - Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama — half of the fabulously fit new first couple.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:11:30 GMT
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