Early Pacific Northwest snowstorm snarls roads and power
An early season storm dumped a foot of snow in the Cascades and lashed the Pacific Northwest with high winds. Roads, including two passes east of Mount Rainier, were closed until spring due to avalanche risk, marking the region's earliest such closures in 12 years.
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Ex-wife charged in Pekin man’s deadly car attack
Krystle McGlothlin, 25, is jailed on 300000 bail after her former husband Dennis McGlothlin, 26, died three days after a parking lot crash in Pekin. Investigators say she rammed him with a car outside another woman’s apartment, shouting obscenities before the attack. Prosecutors plan murder charges.
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US commander meets Iraqi PM on Iraq violence and regional policy
U S Central Command chief pressed Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki on disbanding Shiite militias and delaying security handover, while signaling possible shifts toward Iran and Syria. The visit followed sectarian attacks that killed at least 90 people nationwide, with five to nine reported dead in Shula after U S strikes and raids. Al Maliki sought a timetable for full Iraqi control within six months, with Gen Abizaid seeking a detailed plan, as Iraq invited Syria to improve regional ties and influence on security.
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Republicans start lame duck session after elections
In Washington lawmakers open a lame duck session as Republicans from the fading 109th Congress face remaining duties. Senate leader Bill Frist urges moving forward while Democrats prepare to take over in January with Harry Reid set to become majority leader.
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FDA adds abnormal behavior warning to Tamiflu labels
U S FDA updates Tamiflu labeling to warn of abnormal behavior including delirium and hallucinations in children. Agency notes no proven causal link but urges monitoring after treatment. most reports from Japan involve Japanese patients. Roche Holding AG manufactures Tamiflu.
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Congo street children blamed for protest violence in Kinshasa
Scores of homeless children and others on Kinshasa streets are rounded up and accused of starting a protest that turned violent as Congo awaits presidential results. Interior Minister Kalume said 337 homeless people, including 87 children and 15 mothers, provoked the violence and were being moved outside the capital for social training.
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