Obama calls 10 day window to reach debt deal
President Barack Obama urged a debt deal within ten days at a White House meeting with eight congressional leaders. The talk focused on a four trillion dollar deficit reduction plan, with Republicans pressuring for around two trillion and concerns over taxes and domestic program cuts.
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Dozens of children among missing after Volga boat disaster
A half century old tourist boat with 188 on board sank in the Kuibyshev reservoir on the Volga amid wind and rain. By Monday 101 missing, 2 confirmed dead. Survivors said 30 children gathered before sinking. 83 rescued by a passing vessel.
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Shuttle ends era with final docking and emotional farewell
At Cape Canaveral Atlantis docked with the International Space Station marking the last shuttle mission. Crew from three countries hugged and exchanged kisses as NASA retires the program and hands operations to museums and private launchers for future ISS deliveries.
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CNN
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Gaddafi forces show resolve in Nafusa mountain defense
In Gharyan and al-Assabaa, government officials present armed civilians and troops vowing to defend western Libya. Residents fear reprisals as rebels inch toward Tripoli along mountain roads. NATO remains unable to force a major breakthrough on eastern fronts.
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