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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:28:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327133138.html Four US service members die in Afghan attacks http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327133138.html KABUL — Bomb attacks and a firefight killed four U.S. troops in 24 hours in Afghanistan, the military said Monday, adding to the growing toll as NATO and the U.S. consider whether to send more forces to the war. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327114105.html October home sales rise 10.1 pct from September http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327114105.html WASHINGTON — Home sales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327095837.html Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in first quarter http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327095837.html Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue to keep a tight rein on spending, according to a new survey. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_320102747.html Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 today http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_320102747.html CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — A pair of astronauts stepped out on the third and final spacewalk of their mission this morning to take care of some odd jobs at the International Space station. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327093929.html Schumer: Democrats ready to go-it-alone on their health care plan http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_327093929.html WASHINGTON — A leading Senate Democrat said Monday his party is determined to push through a health care overhaul bill with or without Republican support because the "system is broken." Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324154022.html Senate Democrats moving ahead on crucial health vote http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324154022.html WASHINGTON — With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:57:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324095429.html Man charged with raping, killing 5-year-old girl http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324095429.html FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A man charged with raping and killing a 5-year-old North Carolina girl was expected in court Friday, a day after authorities revealed what they believed happened to her in her final days. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324094856.html White House at odds with bishops over abortion http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324094856.html WASHINGTON — The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324082853.html Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_324082853.html WASHINGTON — First mammograms. Now — in an apparent coincidence — Pap smears. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105855.html Economic recovery remains weak http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105855.html WASHINGTON — A gauge of future U.S. economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled Thursday that the recovery likely will remain weak in the coming months.The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose less in October than analysts had expected. The index forecasts activity by measuring consumer expectations, building permits and other data.And the number of newly laid-off American workers seeking unemployment benefits, unchanged last week, remains above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105339.html Obama says US, allies discussing Iran sanctions http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105339.html SEOUL, South Korea — Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said today that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties against Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105119.html Senate Democrats to make healthcare plan widely available http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_323105119.html WASHINGTON — Congressional budget experts say the new Senate health care bill would make a government health plan widely available. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_322093738.html Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_322093738.html WASHINGTON — West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd has become the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history, a milestone to be marked Wednesday with a Senate resolution. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_322093444.html US military: Iraqi troop drawdown on track http://www.dailyitem.com/olympicsvideo/local_story_322093444.html BAGHDAD — The top U.S. commander in Iraq says the timetable for an American troop withdrawal is still on track despite a dispute over a key election law that could delay national elections slated for January.