U.S. Government Calls WikiLeaks A Crime »
The U.S. government came back swinging at WikiLeaks, saying it would be investigated as a crime.
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AJC Alarmed at Reports of Iranian Woman’s Imminent Execution »
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Jewish Committee expressed alarm at reports that Shahla Jahed, an Iranian woman charged with murdering her alleged lover’s wife, will be executed by hanging tomorrow, December 1. Jahed has consistently denied the accusation.
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House Clears Indian, Black Farmer Settlements »
The package would award some $3.4 billion to American Indians over claims they were cheated out of royalties overseen by the Interior Department for resources. Another $1.2 billion would go to African-Americans who claim they were unfairly denied loans.
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US Government Calls WikiLeaks A Crime »
The U.S. government came back swinging at WikiLeaks saying it would be investigated as a crime.
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Junior Achievement Gives Houston Teens an Opportunity To Be Entrepreneurs »
JA Company Trade Fair Open to Public on December 4 from 12 noon – 5 p.m. at Memorial City Mall
HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — According to the Junior Achievement 2010 Teens and Entrepreneurship Survey sponsored by Sam’s Club, six-in-ten Houston teens would like to start thei
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White House Summit: Bipartisan Breakthrough Or Bust? »
Political junkies will be watching the White House closely this morning, as President Obama sits down with Congressional leaders for their first “summit” since Republicans did so well in the midterm elections.
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Eating Vegetables, Fruits as Children Linked to Healthier Arteries as Adults »
Study Highlights:
– Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables as a child is associated with healthier arteries as an adult.
– The amount of vegetables consumed in childhood correlated to the amount of arterial stiffness in adulthood.
DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Children who cons
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Potential ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Raises Practical Questions »
Some of the questions the Pentagon will have to answer if the law barring openly gay troops is repealed: Will legal gay marriages be recognized in the military? If not, will gay partners get the same benefits as straight married couples? And do housing arrangements need to be changed?
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Lame-Duck Session to Tackle Tax Cuts »
Whether to extend Bush-era tax cuts will top the agenda of Tuesday’s debate in Congress which will kick off a series of discussions on the nation’s tax concerns in the 2012 election cycle. WSJ’s Jerry Seib discusses possible outcomes from the lame-duck session.
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Kardashian Sisters Back Out of Prepaid Card Deal »
Consumers Union Calls For Stronger Prepaid Card Protections For Consumers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Just a few weeks after launching their own prepaid debit card, the Kardashian sisters have decided to end their contract with the bank that issued the high cost “Kardashian
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