Obama raises money for Senate Democrats in final push
President Barack Obama appeals to major donors at a Rockville Maryland private event to fund Senate Democratic campaigns. Tickets reached the $30 400 maximum as he plans a national swing through Seattle San Francisco and Las Vegas to shore up party chances on Election Day.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Senate
Democratic Campaign Committee
Rockville
Rajeev
Seema Sharma
Obama
House
Seattle
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Four men convicted in New York synagogue bombing plot
A Manhattan federal jury found James Cromille and three co-defendants guilty of plotting to bomb New York synagogues and shoot down military aircraft with the aid of an informant who posed as a terror operative. Cromille and Williams were guilty on all counts. Onta Williams and Laguerre Payen on seven of eight. Sentencing set for March 24 with possible life terms.
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FBI
New York City
Manhattan
James Cromille
U.S
Cromille
David Williams
Onta Williams
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French strikes disrupt gas, airlines, trucking across nation
French protests against raising the retirement age to 62 disrupted oil refining, travel, and shipping with violence in Paris suburbs and Lyon. At least five police officers injured and 290 youths arrested as teens joined demonstrations and cars burned.
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Paris
Interior Ministry
Nanterre
Judge seen likely to deny bid to pause gay service ban
Riverside California AP federal judge Virginia Phillips signaled she will likely deny the government request to delay her injunction stopping enforcement of the don’t ask don’t tell policy. She said she would rule soon after hearing the arguments and noted the DOJ could appeal to higher courts.
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U.S
Virginia Phillips
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U.S. Court of Appeals
9Th Circuit
San Francisco
U.S. Supreme Court
Diane Mazur
Phillips
Armed Services
Megi Typhoon Strikes Philippines Killing At Least Seven
Super Typhoon Megi battered the Philippines with 140 mph winds and 162 mph gusts, killing at least seven as it made landfall in Isabela. It caused widespread destruction, power outages, and mass evacuations across Luzon, with thousands seeking shelter in schools and public buildings.
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South China Sea
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Isabela
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Luzon
Manila
FDA panel backs anemia drugs for kidney disease
An FDA advisory panel voted 15 to 1 to keep approval for erythropoiesis stimulating agents Procrit Aranesp and Epogen for chronic kidney disease patients not yet on dialysis. The panel cited benefits in red blood cell production despite cancer and stroke risk findings and ongoing Amgen reviews.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Sions
Biotech
Amgen Inc
Democrats defend health law with new ads
The article notes a small group of Democratic candidates airing TV spots to defend Barack Obama's health care overhaul. After benefits began rolling out on Sept. 23, some Democrats highlight concrete gains like no co pays for preventive services and coverage for young adults up to 26, while others avoid the topic.
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Barack Obama
Celinda Lake
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