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Obama and Other Leaders Short of Deal While Government Shutdown Looms

United States President Barack Obama and all the congressional leaders have not reached an agreement regarding the compromise and the plans to cut spending costs. Analysts fear that the disagreements within the congress will force a Friday midnight government shutdown. No one, however, seems to want a shutdown. The President, Senate Majority Leader, and Speaker […]

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Another Strong Earthquake Rattles Japan

Japan was yet again rattled by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, Thursday night. A tsunami warning was immediately announced after the quake was felt. Broadcasters of Japan’s public news network told people living in the northeastern shore of the country to evacuate to higher grounds and as far away from the shore as possible. One hour […]

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Hundreds Attended Former Rep. John Adler’s Funeral Service

Hundreds of people went to southern New Jersey synagogue to bid their last farewell to New Jersey’s former Rep. John Adler; and to join his family in their grieving. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, and Gov. Chris Christie were the dignitaries who attended the funeral service, Wednesday, in Cherry Hill. John Adler, died Monday at the […]

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Obama Announced Himself as a Candidate for 2012 Re-election

President Barack Obama announced himself as a candidate for the next year’s re-election through video and mail sent to his supporters on Monday. He hopes economic recovery will increase his chances for a new term. The announcement sets the plan to gather about $1 billion donations, which would break off the campaign finance record of […]

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Invisible Tornadoes Hit Central Florida

Suspected tornadoes masked by heavy thunderstorms and rain swept through central Florida on Thursday. The dangerous tornadoes flipped cars, damaged buildings and houses, and caused temporary loss of power in some parts of the region, officials said. Most people affected only suffered minor injuries such as bruises and bumps. Seventy people, who had gathered for […]

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Low-cost Preterm Birth Drug Won’t Be Stopped by FDA

All pregnant mothers will still have access to cheap drugs that will prevent premature birth said federal health officials, Wednesday. Since the $1,500 version of this drug was approved, it was unclear whether or not pregnant women will still be allowed to buy from specialty pharmacies that sell the drug for an average of $15. […]

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Officials Say That Emergency Law in Syria Will Be Lifted

On Sunday, a source said that the emergency law in Syria that has been observed since 1963 is soon to be lifted. The decision came as a result of the violent anti-government protests that have been going on for days. Reem Haddad, spokesperson of the Syrian Information Minstry, said that the emergency law will indeed […]

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Nintendo 3DS Finally Out!

Nintendo finally launched Sunday midnight the most awaited Nintendo 3DS. It is the latest addition to the Nintendo gaming console family that allows gamers to play 3D games without using 3D glasses. This is a first of its kind and people waited in line outside one of the stores in New York. After the very […]

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Should We Continue Supporting Nuclear Energy?

After what happened to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan following the tsunami that hit their country March 11, more and more Americans are concerned about nuclear plants near them. The biggest question in their minds – is it safe? Do we really need it? The need for nuclear power depends mainly on […]

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Student Shot by Another Teenager at Indiana Middle School

A former student of West Middle School at Martinsville, Indiana shot another student twice on the stomach around 7:00 Friday morning. The suspect was taken into custody just an hour after the shooting took place. Assistant Superintendent Randy Taylor said that the shooter was no longer a student in that school and should have not […]

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