Obama refocuses on jobs as central agenda
Obama and aides shift to a job and economy driven plan after Brown's MA victory. White House officials say the priority is to accelerate economy boosts, tackle deficits, and defend the health care push amid a tougher Senate landscape.
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Red Cross faces Haiti test after Katrina missteps
Haitian quake tests the American Red Cross as donations surge to 137 million and 25 million via text gifts. Leaders pledge reforms after Katrina failures, with CEO Gail McGovern stressing transparency and long term aid while partnering with other groups. Public confidence hinges on actions matching promises.
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Study links family ties to terrorism dropouts
The Washington Institute report reviews dozens of al Qaida cases since 2001 noting one key factor in the failed shoe bombing plot of Sajid Badat was his persistent family connection. Badat, 21, hid a bomb at home in Gloucester before international investigators traced clues to Richard Reid. Badat later returned to Britain and said he bail ed out to seek calm, and he received an 18 year sentence.
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