Passing by own action squad hits Kandahar city
A passing by own action squad detonated devices at a fortified prison police headquarters and two other sites in Kandahar killing at least 30 and injuring 47. Kandahar mayor and provincial official Ahmed Wali Karzai confirm no prisoners escaped and note widespread destruction in the city.
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Obama nominates liberal Liu to 9th Circuit raises expectations
President Obama selects Goodwin Liu a UC Berkeley law professor and Rhodes Scholar for the 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco marking a liberal shift. Critics call the pick far outside the mainstream and suggest a future Supreme Court possibility. onderwijs
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Democrats in Deepen Split Shadowing Obama Agenda
The article tracks rising rifts within the Democratic Party alongside GOP tensions as Obama faces a pivotal midterm year. It notes Blanche Lincoln facing a primary challenge, pro life Democrats opposing health care measures, and civil rights and environmental groups clashing with the administration. Despite broad support for Obama, party factions—labor, minorities, liberals, moderates—strain to rally behind candidates.
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