Jury recommends death for father and son in bank bombing
A Marion County jury sentenced Bruce and Joshua Turnidge to death for the December 2008 West Coast Bank bombing in Woodburn Oregon. The crime killed a bank technician and a police captain and wounded another, with prosecutors linking motive to bigotry and gun politics. The judge will formalize the death sentences on January 24.
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Douglas ends Vermont tenure with dog and pony show
Outgoing Governor Jim Douglas staged a media sendoff featuring a miniature horse and a yellow Labrador after eight years in office. He praised press coverage of his initiatives and noted one final demonstration before leaving office next month.
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Congress approves aid package for 9/11 responders and survivors
Congress approved up to 4.2 billion dollars for 9/11 responders and survivors after a late compromise. The package includes 1.5 billion to monitor health and treat illnesses and 2.7 billion to reopen the victims compensation fund.
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Iraqi churches cancel Christmas celebrations amid threats
Iraqi Christian leaders call off public Christmas events across Baghdad Kirkuk Mosul Basra after al Qaida threats. Churches will not decorate or hold midnight Mass with Santa Claus canceled as fear and exodus continue.
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Obama salutes season of bipartisan progress
President Obama wrapped a rough year with a bipartisan season of progress focusing on tax cuts national security and civil rights. He touted Senate ratification of a Russia nuclear treaty a landmark repeal of the ban on gays serving openly in the military and a broad package extending tax cuts and unemployment benefits while warning that GOP opposition will shape the next year.
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