Bush to name new Supreme Court nominee soon
President Bush aims to move past intra party disputes by selecting a new Supreme Court nominee within days. He has vetted several candidates and could announce as early as today, with conservatives pressing for a proven constitutional record beyond White House counsel Harriet Miers. Bush weighs appellate judges and possible senators as next options.
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J. Harvie Wilkinson
Alice Batchelder
Priscilla Owen
Karen Williams
Michigan Supreme Court
Maura Corrigan
Bush weighs Supreme Court picks amid Roberts tempo shift
Analysis from a Republican perspective notes John Cornyn and Maureen Mahoney as possible nominees alongside Larry Thompson. Bush aims for a timely nomination after Miers withdrawal driven by document disputes. Frist predicts a steady, battle-free selection to avoid a clash with Democrats.
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Economic growth slows but remains strong amid hurricanes
The Commerce Department reports a 3.8 percent annual GDP rise in Q3, stronger than Q2, aided by brisk consumer, business, and government spending. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita disrupted energy facilities and raised prices, while major oil firms posted hefty profits. Core inflation eased from Q2 to Q3, though energy costs stayed high.
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Chevron Corp
Family Night praised by parents and students at Garfield
Green reports positive feedback from parents and students after a school event offering reading and math activities and a free book for attendees. Marianne Beeh and Pat bring their sons Drew and Dillon to Family Night to see classrooms, learn tips for making learning fun at home, and enjoy time together with Garfield staff and families.
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Change Your Clock Change Your Battery Campaign Urges Alarm Swap
Ottawa Fire Department partners with Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs in the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery campaign. The program urges changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks fall back and testing alarms during the extra hour. Fire officials emphasize overnight fires are riskier and advocate two escape routes and a home safety kit with fresh batteries. The IAFC advises replacing smoke alarms every 10 years.
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Ottawa gift shop to open with Nov. 18 grand opening
Chartwells food service director plans a local gift shop after years of considering shopping interests. Rising gas prices spurred action and a grand opening is set for November 18 with special discounts on select items.
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Ottawa
Iranian protests flare after Ahmadinejad call to wipe Israel
Tens of thousands of Iranians join anti Israel rallies across the country and Tehran banners condemn Israel and the United States. The Iranian embassy in Moscow sought to soften the remarks while Russia summoned the ambassador to seek clarification amid widening condemnation. In Baghdad, the United Iraqi Alliance agrees to stay united to contest the December 15 parliamentary vote as roadside bombs kill two American soldiers, raising U.S. deaths to 2,007 since the 2003 invasion.
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Ramadi
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Dawa Party
Abdel-Aziz al-Hakim
Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution
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Muqtada al-Sadr
Fadhila Party
al-Sadr
Mohammed Sadiq al-Sadr
Chinese President Hu Jintao Heads to North Korea for Summit
Hu Jintao travels to Pyongyang for a summit with Kim Jong Il ahead of planned six nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The trip signals Beijing's push to influence Pyongyang while coordinating with the United States and other nations.
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Japan
Russia
U.N. oil-for-food fraud umbrella hits world figures
Paul Volcker’s final report on the oil-for-food program finds more than 2200 companies and individuals paid kickbacks to secure contracts while Saddam Hussein banked 1.8 billion dollars. It blames UN mismanagement and inaction by major powers for years of corruption.
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