Sebelius Denies Talks for Cabinet Post with Obama
Kathleen Sebelius says there have been no meetings about a Cabinet role and has not spoken to President-elect Obama about heading Health and Human Services. Her name had surfaced after Tom Daschle withdrew over tax issues. Sebelius was an early supporter of Obama.
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Lugar urges rethink of Cuba embargo policy
U S policy of shunning Cuba with a strict trade embargo is ineffective says Senator Richard Lugar. He calls for recognizing policy failure and pursuing a course that advances U S interests amid bipartisan debate on Raul Castro leadership and possible engagement with Cuba. President Obama signals openness to reassess and limit family visits and remittances.
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Recession Grips as 2009 Forecasts Turn Highly Forlorn
Forecasters project a 1.9 percent contraction in 2009 with unemployment rising to 9 percent, the steepest drop since 1982. NABE experts say weak data signal a deep, prolonged slump as housing collapse, credit crunch, and financial turmoil challenge policy actions.
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Fourteen killed as China coal mine blast traps, rescues
A gas explosion at Tunlan Coal Mine in Gujiao China killed at least 74 miners and left 114 hospitalized. Rescuers with headlamps and oxygen carried dozens of miners to safety while authorities investigate the blast at Shanxi Coking Coal Group mine near Taiyuan.
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Federal judge to go on trial for personal offense charges
U S District Judge Samuel Kent faces trial as a defendant in a sex offense case, allegedly fondling two female court employees and seeking sex acts. He also faces an obstruction of justice charge for allegedly lying to a congressional committee. If convicted, he could get life in prison and a 250000 dollar fine.
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Explosion in Cairo Bazaar Kills One Injures Twenty One
A home made bomb exploded in the Khan el Khalili bazaar injuring 21 visitors and killing a French woman. Police reported a second device found and defused within an hour, with three people in custody. The attack targets tourism amid Gaza conflict backlash.
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