Delay sought in military policy ruling on don't ask don't tell
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to allow the military's don't ask don't tell policy to continue while appealing an order to end the ban on gays serving openly. The filing argues delaying the ruling avoids harm to national security amid combat operations. The judge set a Monday response deadline, with possible appeal to the 9th Circuit. President Obama reiterated that the policy will end on his watch and urged Congress to repeal it.
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U.S
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Christian Berle
Log Cabin Republicans
Berle
Senate
Harry Reid
Obama
Congress
Court to hear health care reform arguments
U S District Judge Roger Vinson scheduled a December 16 hearing as he outlined a 65 page ruling on the constitutionality of the Obama health care overhaul. He said it must be decided whether mandating insurance and the related tax penalties exceed federal power and whether states must expand Medicaid. The case aligns with a similar Michigan suit already dismissed.
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Fla
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U.S
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Vinson
National Federation of Independent Business
Congress
Miners freed from Chile mine face new fame and offers
The 33 miners welcomed as heroes step into public life after 69 days underground. TV producers, soccer teams and international figures seek access to their story while doctors plan discharges and the government promises psychological support and media coaching.
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Copiapo
Chile
Sebastian Pinera
Unity
Los 33
Edison Pena
New York City
San Jose
U.S. tallies 77,000 Iraqi deaths in 2004 2008 period
The U.S. military release tallies 76,939 Iraqi security forces and civilians killed and 121,649 wounded from January 2004 to August 2008, with 3,952 U.S. and allied troops dead. The data, posted quietly on Central Command site, contrasts with Iraqi Ministry figures and faces scrutiny from critics.
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U.S
Iraq
Iraqi Human Rights Ministry
North Africa
Human Rights Watch
U.S. Central Command
Tampa
Fla
Iraqi Health Ministry
Iran leader taunts Israel from Lebanon border rally
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad taunted Israel from across the border in Lebanon at a rally of Hezbollah supporters in Bint Jbeil. He called for the destruction of Israel, while Israeli helicopters buzzed overhead and Netanyahu pledged Israel will defend itself.
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United States
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Saudi Arabia
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Netanyahu
Spain hosts first public siesta contest in Madrid
Crowds watched as teams of five aimed to nap 20 minutes on couches in eight daily rounds. A 47 year old construction worker named Fermin Lominchar won the inaugural round with an 18 minute sleep earning a 42.30 dollar gift certificate amid light snoring attempts and playful antics.
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Madrid
Spain
Fermin Lominchar
Sominchar
Suffolk County sets first animal abuse registry in nation
Suffolk County New York creates a registry for cruelty to animals crimes to prevent repeat abuse and shield potential victims. Legisator Jon Cooper says strong link exists between animal and domestic violence and supports further bans on pet adoption or purchase for registrants. Other measures include jail time and fines for noncompliance.
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N.Y
New York
Suffolk County
Jon Cooper
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