Thwarted attack on Copenhagen newsroom plans
Danish and Swedish authorities say they foiled an imminent terrorist plot to shoot crowds at a Copenhagen newspaper newsroom that published Prophet Muhammad cartoons. Five men were arrested in Denmark and Sweden, including a Tunisian, a Lebanese national, an Iraqi asylum seeker, and a Swedish Tunisian origin citizen. The police chief called the operation an imminent foiled attack with militants tied to international networks.
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BP oil spill costs likely exceed 40 billion but under 200 billion
An Associated Press analysis estimates cleanup fines lawsuits and fees may top 40 billion, with Goldman Sachs warning costs could approach 200 billion. BP’s strengths include low debt, 26 billion dollars in next year's expected cash flow, and asset sales exceeding 21 billion dollars.
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Body pulled from blast rubble near Detroit
Wayne City Manager John Zech said workers pulled the body of James Zell 64 of Westland from the wreckage of a furniture store explosion near Detroit One person is still missing The massive blast at about 9 am at the William C Franks Furniture store was felt as far as a mile away
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Mosul Police Commander Killed in Dual Suicide Attacks
In Mosul Iraq, Lt Col Shamil al Jabouri known for pursuing al Qaida was killed when attackers using suicide vests struck his office. A guard was injured as the blast collapsed the building, underscoring security gaps facing the new Iraqi government.
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New York and New Jersey Leaders Face Blizzard Criticism
New York Mayor Bloomberg and New Jersey Governor Christie are under heat after a Christmas weekend blizzard. New York citizens fault delayed plowing and ambulance delays, while Christie faces criticism for vacationing at Disney World during the crisis.
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Baby boomers fear Medicare may not last them all retirement
AP-GfK poll finds 43 percent doubt Medicare will be reliable forever while 20 percent say it is secure. Boomers fear the program’s obituary could precede their own retirement, yet adults of all ages show willingness to sacrifice to preserve Medicare benefits. Eligibility age debate notes 65 for Medicare and rising Social Security to 67.
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