Obama and Romney raise big sums in late 2011
President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party report over 68 million dollars in the final quarter of 2011, surpassing Republican Mitt Romney’s 56 million for the primary through December 31, as Putin launches and then moderates a critical online response to his campaign. In Alabama, Natalee Holloway’s parents hear a judge declare her dead, over six years after she vanished in Aruba.
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Obama seeks 1.2 trillion debt limit increase
President Obama asked Congress on Thursday for a 1.2 trillion increase to the national debt limit, a move seen as largely ceremonial with election year implications. House Republicans plan a fast vote of disapproval next week. Memphis names a MLK Jr street in a move seen as healing after his murder.
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IAEA plans Tehran visit to discuss Iran nuclear claims
A senior IAEA team will travel to Tehran on January 28 to discuss allegations of covert nuclear weapons work. The move signals potential progress after years of Iran’s refusals, with IAEA officials including Rafael Grossi and Peri Lynne Johnson joining Deputy Director Herman Nackaerts on the trip.
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Alaskan Winter Breaks Snow Records Across State
Anchorage and Valdez endure record snow as storms driven by La Nina and Arctic Oscillation paralyze daily life. Nome waits for fuel as Cordova, Valdez, and surrounding areas wrestle with enormous accumulations and snow removal challenges.
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Oil Shutdown Warning Roils Nigeria Economy
Nigeria faces a nationwide strike threat by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association. The union warned it could halt all oil and gas production starting Sunday, risking a six to twelve month restart if subsidies remain cut. World oil prices rose on the jitters. The protest reflects deep anger over fuel subsidy removal as Nigeria, a major US oil supplier, negotiates with the government.
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Republicans rally around Romney amid Bain attacks
A broad coalition of Republicans and conservatives defended Mitt Romney as critics labeled him a job killer for Bain Capital. Gingrich tempered his lines while Rick Perry stood firm, and leaders like Thomas Donahue of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce praised Romney's overall track record despite fault lines within the party.
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Scientists propose shift in warming control focus
An international team says reducing methane and soot offers quicker fixes to global warming and death from pollution. They model 400 measures and find 14 methods that cut warming by 0.9 F by 2050 and raise crop yields, noting broader adoption is needed.
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