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UNAIDS: Sex main cause for HIV spreading in China

The virus that causes AIDS is now spreading fastest in China through heterosexual sex, a trend demanding new strategies to stave off a rebound in the epidemic after years of progress in containing it, a United Nations report said. Complete Story...

Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner

The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction. Traditional evening gowns vied with saris of vibrant colors Tuesday night at the high-glitz dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. There were turbans and bindis as well as diamonds and brocades.

Is Obama's star dimming as U.S. stock drops?

- With its pomp and glitter, a White House state dinner is a symbol as much as a meal — social evidence of the central leadership role that America plays in world affairs.

Police: Ky. census worker staged death as homicide

On the surface it all seemed like a gruesome hate crime in a rural part of Kentucky with a history of disdain for the government: a census worker found bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree, the word "fed" scrawled across his chest.

SC lawmakers question impeachment for governor

A cool-headed legal debate has replaced the once-passionate calls to oust Gov. Mark Sanford that began after his tearful summertime admission that he disappeared from the state to pursue an extramarital affair in Argentina.

Mississippi State beats Texas-Pan American 75-50

Jarvis Varnado had 12 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks to lead Mississippi State to a 75-50 victory over Texas-Pan American on Tuesday night.

Iowa State beats Tennessee State 84-53

Marquis Gilstrap had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Iowa State never trailed in cruising past Tennessee State 84-53 Tuesday night.

Feds blame low oxygen for Ala. coal mine death

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is blaming low oxygen for the death of a coal miner at a west Alabama mine.

Baylor's Griner becomes 7th woman to dunk

Baylor freshman sensation Brittney Griner took a lob pass inside with no one around her, turned and became the seventh woman to dunk in a college game with her one-handed slam in the eight-ranked Lady Bears' 104-45 victory over Jacksonville State on Tuesday night.

Tar Heels coach Roy Williams has shoulder surgery

North Carolina coach Roy Williams is recovering after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

Obituaries in the news

Albert Taylor Scroggins Jr.

Wright State defeats Central Michigan 69-53

Vaughn Duggins scored 21 points and Todd Brown added 20 to lead Wright State past Central Michigan 69-53 on Tuesday night.

Richmond rallies to defeat Longwood 65-52

Kevin Anderson scored six of his 22 points during an 18-2 spurt late in the game as Richmond defeated Longwood 65-52 on Tuesday night.

First lady wears Naeem Khan gown to state dinner

First lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, flesh-colored gown Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband's administration. She was tending to her hostess duties in a strapless silhouette with the beads forming an abstract floral pattern that was custom-made by Naeem Khan.

Wizards edge 76ers 108-107 after owner's death

Antawn Jamison had 32 points and 14 rebounds to lead Washington past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107 on Tuesday night, hours after the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin.

Wake Forest beats Winston-Salem State 76-52

Ishmael Smith and C.J. Harris scored 16 points apiece to help Wake Forest cruised to 76-52 win over Winston-Salem State on Tuesday night.

Georgia defeats UNC-Asheville 79-58

Ricky McPhee, a walk-on until this year, scored a career-high 20 points to lead Georgia to a 79-58 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday night.

Canisius beats Buffalo 73-71

Frank Turner connected on a jumper in the game's final second to push Canisius to a 73-71 win over Buffalo on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak in the series.

Bosh, Calderon lead way as Raptors beat Pacers

Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon scored a season-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors handed the Indiana Pacers their fourth straight loss, 123-112 on Tuesday night.

LA County leaders back night fire flights

Los Angeles County leaders responding to the summer's destructive Station Fire voted Tuesday to urge the U.S. Forest Service to allow helicopters to battle wildfires at night.

George Washington defeats Princeton 65-50

Bryan Bynes paced a balanced attack with 13 points and George Washington closed the game on a 16-6 run to defeat Princeton 65-50 on Tuesday night.

Gates helps Cincinnati upset No. 21 Maryland

Yancy Gates scored 17 points and added 13 rebounds and Deonta Vaughn had 16 points to lead Cincinnati to the championship game of the Maui Invitational with a 69-57 victory over No. 21 Maryland on Tuesday at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Rossiter leads Siena past Delaware 90-56

Ryan Rossiter scored 22 points and Siena used a strong first half to pull away early from Delaware in a 90-56 win on Tuesday night.

Florida turns up defense, beats FSU 68-52

Kenny Boynton, Erving Walker and Alex Tyus scored 13 points apiece as Florida beat Florida State 68-52 Tuesday night and snapped a three-game losing streak in the series.

No. 23 ND wins 80-62, behind Harangody's 29

Luke Harangody had 29 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 23 Notre Dame beat Kennesaw State 80-62 in the Chicago Invitational Challenge on Tuesday night.

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Obama to reveal Afghan decision 'within days'
Source: msnbc.com

President Obama held a final session with top aides on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan and plans to announce his decision within days, the White House said.

Police to speak about census worker's death
Source: msnbc.com

Authorities were set Tuesday to release findings from an investigation into the death of a census worker found hanging from a tree with the word "fed" scrawled on his chest.

Obamas welcome Singh, guests to state dinner
Source: msnbc.com

Guests at President Barack Obama's first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, India's national bird.

NYC boy missing for 11 days lived in subways
Source: msnbc.com

The mother of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome who was missing in New York City for 11 days says her son spent the entire time in the subway system.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Forces Woman to Give Birth While Shackled
Source: latina.com

The news team for Telemundo 52 recently reported on Alma Minerva Chacon, a women who was terrorized by Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Toyota to recall 110,000 Tundras over rust
Source: msnbc.com

Toyota will recall 110,000 Tundra trucks from the 2000-2003 model years to address excessive rust on the vehicle's frame.

Recovery's pace likely to be revised down
Source: msnbc.com

Remember the economy's return to growth last quarter? Well, it probably wasn't as energetic as first thought.

Filmmaker gives $1 million to NAACP
Source: msnbc.com

Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.

Girl gets 15 months probation for killing homeless woman
Source: 10 Connects

We need to remember judges who make these incompetent decisions, around election time. Outrageous!!!

Obama welcomes Indian prime minister
Source: msnbc.com

President Barack Obama says it is fitting that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should be the first state visitor of his administration.

How Bad Could Obama Screw Up and Still Beat Sarah Palin?
Source: Five Thirty Eight

Although I'm fairly bullish on Sarah Palin's prospects of winning the Republican nomination, I also subscribe to the conventional wisdom that, were she to be the nominee, she would have an awfully tough time against Barack Obama in 2012.

ABC's AMA Awards: Some 'Simulated Fellatio' For the Kids
Source:

We're all for freedom of expression and all that, but the airwaves are public and parents have a right to know what they're sitting their children down to watch.

A Christmas Poem - Holiday Humor

MY CHRISTMAS POEM Twas two days before Christmas, And I gather the gifts, I had to wrap all, And I had to move quick. I grabbed all the tape, The boxes and bows, Ran to my room, But then stubbed my toe. I yelped and hopped, And jumped down the hall,

More Than Half Of Teachers Report Buying Hungry Students Food With Their Own Money
Source: The Huffington Post

We often hear about U.S. teachers being paid poorly for all the work they do to educate children.

Modern-day cattle rustling alive and well in southeast Oregon
Source: OregonLive.com

JORDAN VALLEY -- They were spotted from a small airplane, two cattle rustlers on horseback hazing 125 white-faced cows across Malheur County's forbidding "empty quarter" in Oregon's far southeast corner.

Home prices increase for fourth straight month
Source: msnbc.com

Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increases and a clear sign that the housing market's recovery is continuing.

'Good Morning America' pulls plug on Lambert
Source: msnbc.com

Access Hollywood has learned from a rep for the artist that ABC's "Good Morning America" has canceled Adam Lambert's live morning show concert Wednesday morning.

RNC members draft new 'socialist' resolution
Source: CNN

Conservative members of the Republican National Committee are circulating a new resolution that calls on party members to stand up to President Obama's "socialist" agenda and would prohibit RNC funds from going to GOP candidates who disagree with elements of a proposed ten plank  …

In Terrorist Trial, Democrats Put Party Above Country
Source: blogs for victory

On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to question Attorney General Eric Holder about his decision to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others in criminal courts rather than military tribunals.

Storm clouds gather over leaked climate e-mails
Source: News at Nature

An article from nature magazine on the subject of the leaked emails and the fallout thereof.

Denver Woman Attacked in Road Rage Episode---Suffers a Concussion
Source: KUSA-TV

According to police, the man was driving a white truck sporting Texas plate # 6YJ-P75. After an encounter while driving, the man followed her to her destination, which unfortunately was an empty parking lot. She was able to get the plate number for police.

Democrats push $150B stock tax on Wall Street
Source: The Hill

A House bill still being drafted aims to raise $150 billion each year to pay for new jobs.

Best Buy wishes muslims a happy Eid Al Adha in their Black Friday ad
Source:

Best Buy took a big step and decieded to acknowledge all holidays, starting with thanksgiving and Eid Al-Adha.

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Source: The Final Doubt

It is a matter of concern that data, including personal information about individuals, appears to have been illegally taken from the university and elements published selectively on a number of websites.

UK Iraq war inquiry learns that British officials heard Bush-Cheney Admin 'drum beats' of war before 9/11 -- over TWO years before invasion
Source: the Mail online

Senior members of George Bush's U.S administration were already discussing 'regime change' in Iraq two years before the invasion of 2003, the official inquiry into the war was told today.

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