Brazilian custody fight ends as court orders handover
Rio de Janeiro court deadlines loom as David Goldman nears conclusion in his five year bid to reclaim son Sean. A U S consulate handover scheduled for Thursday morning signals possible resolution in this high profile transnational case.
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Senate Health Care Bill Heads Toward Passage
Democrats push health care legislation toward Senate final passage after a 60 to 39 vote ending a GOP filibuster. The bill would extend coverage to about 31 million, prohibit insurers from denying care for pre existing conditions, and cut deficits by an estimated 130 billion over a decade. Obama signaled support even without a public option as talks with the House proceed toward February negotiations.
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Winter storm widens across Plains and Midwest
A major winter storm swept the central United States bringing icy roads and flight cancellations. Nebraska and Kansas reported ice and heavy snow with up to 8 inches in spots while Chicago faced hundreds of flight delays. The storm threatens Christmas travel with possible blizzard conditions and life threatening travel, shutting Mount Rushmore.
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Balloon Boy hoax parents jailed after balloon saga
Richard Heene and his wife were sentenced to 90 days and 20 days in jail respectively for the balloon boy hoax. They are barred from profiting from the publicity for four years as the judge condemned deception and exploitation that drew national attention.
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Virginia post office standoff ends peacefully with releases
A day long standoff at a Wytheville post office ended without injuries as three hostages were released and suspect Warren Taylor from Sullivan County Tennessee surrendered in a wheelchair. Police said the motive remains unknown and the search for additional threats continued after shots were fired.
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