Belgian ex-premier meets party chiefs as hunt begins for new PM (AFP)

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Belgian ex-premier meets party chiefs as hunt begins for new PM (AFP)

AFP - The hunt began in earnest Saturday for a new Belgian prime minister after Herman Van Rompuy was chosen as the EU first president, with his predecessor Yves Leterme appearing in pole position.

Democrats hold line, but cracks show (Politico)
Politico - Senate Dems push ahead with health reform Saturday night, but significant divides in party are exposed.

Senate moderates frustrate other Democrats on bill (AP)

AP - Senate moderates on Sunday threatened to scuttle the health care bill if their demands weren't met, frustrating rank-and-file Democrats who say their colleagues' views were out of step with American voters.

Senate moderates frustrate other Democrats on bill (AP)

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Senate moderates frustrate other Democrats on bill (AP)

AP - Senate moderates on Sunday threatened to scuttle the health care bill if their demands weren't met, frustrating rank-and-file Democrats who say their colleagues' views were out of step with American voters.

Black firefighters object to white promotions (AP)
AP - A group of black Connecticut firefighters hopes to block promotions for white firefighters who won a discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard (AP)

AP - The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.

Senate to Debate $848 Billion Health-Care Overhaul (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats united to bring a sweeping health-care plan to the U.S. Senate floor in a party-line vote that kept Republicans from blocking debate on President Barack Obama’s top domestic initiative.

Belgian ex-premier meets party chiefs as hunt begins for new PM (AFP)

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Belgian ex-premier meets party chiefs as hunt begins for new PM (AFP)

AFP - The hunt began in earnest Saturday for a new Belgian prime minister after Herman Van Rompuy was chosen as the EU first president, with his predecessor Yves Leterme appearing in pole position.

Senate to Begin Debate on $848 Billion Health-Care Overhaul (Bloomberg)

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Senate to Begin Debate on $848 Billion Health-Care Overhaul (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats united to bring a sweeping health-care plan to the U.S. Senate floor in a party-line vote that kept Republicans from blocking debate on President Barack Obama’s top domestic initiative.

Nelson might not back next step for health bill (AP)
AP - A moderate Democratic senator who voted to allow debate over a health care bill says he might not support the bill in its next hurdle in the Senate.

Black firefighters object to white promotions (AP)
AP - A group of black Connecticut firefighters hopes to block promotions for white firefighters who won a discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation (AP)

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Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation (AP)

AP - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over.

US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard (AP)

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US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard (AP)

AP - The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.

Democrats hold line, but cracks show (Politico)
Politico - Senate Dems push ahead with health reform Saturday night, but significant divides in party are exposed.

Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher? (McClatchy Newspapers)

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Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher? (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - CAIRO, Egypt — The Yemeni-American imam who's been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, preaches against alcohol, birthday parties, black magic and extramarital sex. He also supports armed struggle — jihad — against the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has encouraged extremist insurgents in Pakistan and Somalia.