Pakistan Blocks U.S. Routes After Cross-Border Clash
Pakistan blocks vital supply routes for U S led troops in Afghanistan and demands Washington vacate a drone base after NATO forces allegedly killed 24 Pakistani troops at two frontier posts. Islamabad calls the incident a grave infringement of sovereignty as Clinton and Panetta pledge a full U S investigation and condolences.
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Salaried Seats Among Iowa Boards and Commissions
Only eight of Iowa's 175 boards and commissions have members who receive salaries. Most of the more than 700 members serve as volunteers, paid only for travel and meals. In total there are 34 salaried seats across state boards and commissions, covering both part time and full time roles.
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Appearance matters in presidential races says experts
Experts note voters are influenced by physical attributes such as height and strength when evaluating leaders. The IowaWatch piece highlights how appearance has drawn more attention for female candidates like Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin, with less focus on male contenders.
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Violence marred Black Friday roils shoppers coast to coast
Reports from Los Angeles and New York describe pepper sprayed customers smash and grab looters and bloody scenes in aisles. Experts blame a volatile mix of desperate retailers and fierce marketing that has hyped the post Thanksgiving sales to frenzied levels as stores open earlier and shoppers arrive sleep deprived and irritable.
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