Rumsfeld Steps Down as Defense Secretary
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigns after midterm elections that harmed Republicans amid opposition to the war in Iraq. President Bush plans to nominate Robert Gates, former CIA director, to replace him at the Pentagon. Gates and Bush discuss leadership as over two decades in the war have cost many lives.
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November 9 2006 News Brief From Bdtonline
A concise note from bdtonline dated Thursday November 9 2006 highlights a local event or update. The item names involved organizations or places and specifies a key action or outcome with minimal context. No graphic details, maintaining a neutral news tone.
Weather Forecast For Today
Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the mid 60s. Winds from the west at 10 to 15 mph. Warmer than yesterday with a mild, pleasant afternoon in store.
Market Watch Update for November 8 2006
Market data shows Dow Jones up 19.77 to 12176.54 and Nasdaq advanced 9.06 to 2384.94 while S&P 500 rises 42.88 to 1385.72. NYSE volume reaches 2.88 billion with 2 0 0 0. Dow and Nasdaq diaries note mixed internals with advances and new highs and lows listed.
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Bibles save man's life in Jacksonville ambush
A 54-year-old Orange Park man says two small New Testament Bibles in his shirt pocket stopped a rifle bullet during an ambush as he carried trash to a bin. He escaped with only a red mark and chest pain. Police have not arrested the assailants.
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West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Draws Summary
Lottery results from West Virginia Daily show Daily 3 numbers 4 3 0 and Daily 4 6 7 7 5. Virginia Pick 3 yields 0 2 1 and Pick 4 1 6 5 7.
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Delivery questions for Telegraph delivery line hours
To solve delivery problems contact the Telegraph re delivery line at 304 327 2802 from 7 am to 12 pm seven days a week. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within limited delivery area.
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Incumbent Republicans win Mercer House seats in WV Legislature
Unofficial election results show two Mercer County Republicans winning new terms in Charleston despite a strong Democratic straight ticket vote. Sen. Jesse Guills and Delegate Mike Porter held off challengers, with Porter edging Democrat Paige Flanigan in a tight contest as results await certification next week.
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Webb Wins Virginia Senate Race Shifts Control to Democrats
Democrat Jim Webb defeated Republican George Allen in Virginia to give Democrats 51 Senate seats and control of both chambers for the first time since 1994. The race ended days of uncertainty as Webb led by 7,236 votes with AP tally showing 1,172,538 for Webb and 1,165,302 for Allen.
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Allen leads in Southwest Virginia counties as Webb trails statewide
In a regional result tied to a national contest, Republican Senator George Allen outpolled challenger Jim Webb in Tazewell Wythe Giles and Bland counties while Webb trailed statewide by about 7,000 votes. The race prompted demands to concede amid ongoing results.
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