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Obama turns to Petraeus after Afghan war general sacked

AFP

Analysis: Can Obama and Petraeus work together?

Time.com – 1 hr 15 mins ago

After General Stanley McChrystal's very public insubordination, Obama recruited his boss, General David Petraeus, to take over the Afghan war. Can the two men become partners? Full Story »

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Pakistani police officers stand guard outside the district jail where five young Muslims from the Washington, D.C. area, who were arrested in Pakistan

Pakistan: Anti-terror court convicts 5 Americans

AP – 2 hrs 18 mins ago

An oil sheen covers the surface of Bay Jimmy near Port Sulpher, Louisiana

Spill hurts Obama rating as storm season starts

Reuters – 48 mins ago

Five killed as suicide bombers target Iraq troops and police Reuters – Thu Jun 24, 7:12 am ET
Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns AP – 19 mins ago
Kagan: From a mock Supreme Court to the real thing AP – Thu Jun 24, 6:45 am ET
Kyrgyzstan says Islamist groups sparked violence AP – 1 hr 1 min ago
Shades of Blagojevich come through in FBI tapes AP – Thu Jun 24, 7:03 am ET
New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up AP – 46 mins ago
Queen visits Wimbledon for first time in 33 years AP – 11 mins ago

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Laird, Blakeslee Senate race remains too close to call Thu Jun 24, 5:28 am ET
Special courtroom ready at $200,000 cost, but is it needed? Maybe not right away Thu Jun 24, 5:28 am ET
Roadshow: Ads on license plates? Drivers don't need another distraction Thu Jun 24, 3:13 am ET
What's that coughing sound? A new epidemic strikes the Bay Area Wed Jun 23, 10:28 pm ET

World

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12 killed as train slams into beachgoers in Spain

37 mins ago

Police raid offices, home of Belgium archbishop 47 mins ago
Austrian officer denies assaulting American 28 mins ago
Attacks targeting Iraqi forces kill 10 41 mins ago
Kyrgyzstan says Islamist groups sparked violence 59 mins ago

U.S. News

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AP check: Shoddy disposal work mars oil cleanup

Thu Jun 24, 6:21 am ET

Cap back after robot nudge stalls oil collection 2 hrs 35 mins ago
Bin Laden hunter says he'll 'absolutely' try again 15 mins ago
NYC mayor, major CEOs lobby for immigration reform 2 hrs 18 mins ago
Mass. school district under fire for condom policy Thu Jun 24, 6:25 am ET

Politics

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High court sides with ex-Enron CEO Skilling

1 min ago

McCain: Setting Afghan withdrawal date ill-advised 2 hrs 48 mins ago
Relief greets Obama pick for new war commander Thu Jun 24, 6:45 am ET
The 'Energizer general' is soon back running a war Thu Jun 24, 3:06 am ET
White House points to success as Medvedev visits Thu Jun 24, 3:05 am ET

Business

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High court sides with ex-Enron CEO Skilling

1 min ago

Mortgage rates sink to lowest level on record 5 mins ago
Stocks retreat as recovery remains sluggish 27 mins ago
Jobless claims drop but remain at elevated levels 1 hr 2 mins ago
New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up 46 mins ago

Science

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NY exhibit imagines utopian, green cities in 2030

Thu Jun 24, 3:16 am ET

Group seeks endangered listing for bumblebee Wed Jun 23, 4:46 pm ET
John Glenn: Keep space shuttles flying Mon Jun 21, 1:57 pm ET
Officials scramble to save endangered Javan rhinos Mon Jun 21, 9:28 am ET
Ex-RI officer pleads guilty in case of beaten teen Wed Jun 23, 3:55 pm ET

Technology

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New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up

47 mins ago

Judge rebuffs Viacom in YouTube copyright case Thu Jun 24, 1:31 am ET
Medvedev: New technologies would open access Thu Jun 24, 4:20 am ET
Verizon: Droid X smart phone coming July 15 Wed Jun 23, 5:05 pm ET
Rumblefish to sell songs for use in YouTube videos Wed Jun 23, 4:16 pm ET

Health

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Group will sue McDonald's over Happy Meal toys

Thu Jun 24, 4:51 am ET

Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns Wed Jun 23, 11:37 pm ET
Rookie docs may get more oversight, shorter shifts Wed Jun 23, 5:17 pm ET
Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation Wed Jun 23, 5:19 pm ET
Study shows mounting AIDS toll in Swaziland Wed Jun 23, 12:35 pm ET

Entertainment

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Timbaland, Dr. Dre surprise graduation party

44 mins ago

`As the World Turns' stops spinning after 54 years 2 hrs 59 mins ago
Miley Cyrus asserts her independence with new CD Thu Jun 24, 6:59 am ET
Justin Cronin: `I always liked vampire stories' 2 hrs 30 mins ago
Mexico seeks extradition of ex-'Survivor' producer Wed Jun 23, 9:37 pm ET

Travel

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Chaos at Conn. airport renews tarmac-rule debate

Wed Jun 23, 3:51 pm ET

Iowa museum aquarium exhibit highlights oil spill Wed Jun 23, 3:49 pm ET
Disney to build luxury homes at Orlando resort Wed Jun 23, 3:47 pm ET
NY state tourism rebound expected after dismal '09 Wed Jun 23, 3:42 pm ET
Government says travel spending rose in 1st qtr Tue Jun 22, 5:08 pm ET

Sports

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Queen visits Wimbledon for first time in 33 years

8 mins ago

US players thrilled by fan response back home 53 mins ago
France's World Cup team arrives back home 1 hr 25 mins ago
Panthers WR Smith regrets flag football injury 29 mins ago
Schweinsteiger doubtful for England match 1 hr 44 mins ago

Odd News

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Trapped drunk driver opens another beer as awaits rescue

Wed Jun 23, 3:01 pm ET

Lion burger stirs ire Wed Jun 23, 3:02 pm ET
Zoo finds missing tiger, camels Wed Jun 23, 3:02 pm ET
Kissing politician wins underwear from fans Tue Jun 22, 2:17 pm ET
Police to detain pop star over sex clips Tue Jun 22, 2:18 pm ET

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Opinion

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Shimon Peres defends Israel's policies as vital to security

Wed Jun 23, 4:01 pm ET

Medvedev in Silicon Valley: Luring investors will be harder than a Russia-US reset Wed Jun 23, 2:55 pm ET
Children of celebrities like Ted Koppel have unique needs Wed Jun 23, 12:28 pm ET
Why less government spending would mean less economic trouble Wed Jun 23, 10:30 am ET
Obama builds on Bush success to help the homeless Tue Jun 22, 4:12 pm ET

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