Obama Signs Unemployment Benefit Restore Amidst Congressional Standoff
President Obama signed a law restoring federal unemployment benefits for those out of work six months or more, ending a cut off that paused payments to about 2.5 million people and affecting up to 73 weeks of benefits. Retroactive lump-sum payments are anticipated, with many beneficiaries awaiting direct deposits or debit card credits. Benefits restart could begin as early as next week as states urged continued paperwork updates to speed processing.
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Kosovo independence ruled legal by UN court
The International Court of Justice concluded that Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence was legal, stating international law does not prohibit such declarations. Kosovo leader Hashim Thaci called it a historic victory while Serbia warns of renewed separatist risk. The ruling, issued in The Hague, followed years of talks with Belgrade on Kosovo's status.
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Blagojevich Closing Arguments Center on Conspiracy Question
As Rod Blagojevich's defense argues he was only talking the former Illinois governor faces prosecutors who must prove a conspiracy crime. Judge Zagel notes the tapes show talk more than action yet warns conspiracy can involve fools and bumblers and still be a crime.
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Chavez severs Venezuela Colombia ties over rebels
President Hugo Chavez cut diplomatic relations with Colombia amid accusations rebels operate from Venezuelan territory. He cited Colombian claims he has not acted against leftist guerrillas sheltering inside Venezuela and warned of potential war. Colombia presented evidence to the OAS in Washington.
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Venezuela
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Ships evacuate Gulf spill site ahead of Tropical Storm Bonnie
Dozens of vessels, including the drilling rig for the relief tunnel, were ordered to depart the BP spill area in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Bonnie neared. Engineers say the fixed cap on the blown well remains secure and will stay closed during evacuation, with debatable delays to the effort to seal the well.
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Haiti
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Hope for economy seen in manufacturing earnings
The Associated Press notes surprising earnings from Caterpillar 3M UPS AT&T and Union Pacific signal potential for an economic recovery despite weak consumer demand and a shaky housing market. Analysts say results ease investor fears and hint at renewed spending, though confidence hinges on demand for expansion and hiring.
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Renewal of tax cuts may be only temporary
The debate over extending Bush era tax cuts grows tangled as Democrats split on permanence. Republicans urge permanent extension of nearly 3 trillion in cuts, while Democrats seek temporary relief for all but the wealthiest. Lawmakers weigh options from permanent to one or two year terms as deficits rise.
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