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Iran's presence at Afghanistan conference 'logical' - Reuters India
Reuters India
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Iran's presence at a UN-backed Afghanistan conference is a logical part of efforts to bring peace to the country, a senior US official said on Monday.
AFP
The Associated Press
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Budget cuts, tax hikes to fix $9.3B Wash. deficit - Seattle Times
Seattle Times
Public schools would be hit hard - but they're not alone - in a package of massive spending cuts unveiled Monday by the state Senate's majority Democrats.
KIROtv.com
Northwest Cable News
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Iraq Sunni guard wanted for grave crimes: US - Reuters
Reuters
By Tim Cocks BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A US general said Monday that the Sunni Arab patrol leader arrested by Iraqi forces in Baghdad Saturday was suspected of committing serious crimes while under the watch and sponsorship of US forces.
The Associated Press
Washington Post
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Canada says current Chrysler, GM plans not viable - Reuters
Reuters
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada said on Monday that current plans set out by the Canadian branches of General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC do not go far enough to make them viable, but it offered C$4 billion ($3.2 billion) in bridge loans to tide the …
CBS
New York Times
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Jury selection begins at NY trial of Astor's son - The Associated Press
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Jury selection has begun in New York City in the trial of the son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor. Anthony Marshall is accused of looting the $198 million estate of his Alzheimer's-stricken mother.
Times Online
New York Times
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Pliant Technology raises $15 million San Francisco Business Times - Bizjournals.com
Bizjournals.com, NC
Flash drive maker Pliant Technology Inc. raised $15 million in its third round of venture funding. First time investor Menlo Ventures gave money in this round and put Mark Siegel on Pliant’s board of directors. Other investors — all of which gave money …
PR Newswire (press release)
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Museum of Robots Selected as ‘Cool Products for the Home’ by … - eNewsChannels
eNewsChannels, CA
Recognized as among the most innovative product introductions are the Recycled PET Felt Collection and Flying Saucer Bowl Set. Says Museum of Robots co-founder Vicki Kung, “Our focus is on creating functional products that have a sense of humor, …
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Lawrence men praised after catching falling baby - Boston Globe
Boston Globe
By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff Robert Lemire was walking down the street in Lawrence Sunday evening talking to a friend on his cellphone about softball practice when he saw some toys falling out of the window of a three-decker.
Boston Herald
The Associated Press
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Alleged gunman's wife worked at nursing home, police say - CNN International
CNN International
(CNN) — A man accused of killing eight people in a shooting spree at a North Carolina nursing home is the husband of a woman who worked there, police said Monday.
CBS
New York Times
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Review: Detroit Free Press's Digital-Only Newspaper Delivery - InformationWeek
InformationWeek, NY
This was the first day that my local daily newspaper, the Detroit Free Press, "delivered" an online-only edition. The execution was a bit clunky and confusing. But after slogging through it, I'm left with a sense of hope that daily newspapers might …
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