Judge expands access to jury pool in Roeder trial
In Wichita, county judge Warren Wilbert allows media observers from four outlets to attend the narrowed jury pool in the Scott Roeder murder case after initial closures. Prospective jurors will face private questioning on sensitive issues behind closed doors.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
George Tiller
Warren Wilbert
Associated Press
Scott Roeder
Marjah Siege Prep Signals Major Afghan Battle
U S military leaders outline plans for a large assault on Marjah in Helmand province as part of a broader push to curb Taliban expansion. The operation aims to protect civilians while targeting Taliban units and opium supply hubs, with U S forces deploying to prevent civilian casualties.
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Barack Obama
Marjah
Helmand
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Mike Mullen
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Narwa
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Kabul
Larry Nicholson
2Nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Mullen
Nicholson
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Obama and Democrats push health care talks at White House
President Obama leads marathon talks with senior Democrats on health care reform aimed at expanding coverage and curbing costs. After a long session no final deal emerged, with negotiations to resume as lawmakers seek a House Senate compromise before the State of the Union. The plan features a tax on high cost plans, opposed by House Democrats, organized labor, and several union leaders.
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Google may quit China over censorship demands
International dispatch reports Google considering stopping censoring search results in China and possibly leaving the country after protests at its Beijing headquarters. The move signals rare public defiance in a regime known for strict controls and tight regulatory discretion. In another cite, Israel apologized to Turkey over an ambassador insult as tensions flared. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office said a letter of apology was drafted to end the affair.
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Taliban Responsible for Most Afghan Civilian Deaths in 2009
The United Nations reports 2,412 Afghan civilians were killed in 2009, a 14 percent rise from 2008. About 1,630 deaths, nearly 70 percent, were caused by the Taliban through suicide bombings, insurgent attacks, assassinations, and executions.
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U.N
U.S
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