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No. 2 Justice Dept. official leaving for law firm

The No. 2 official at the Justice Department announced Thursday he is leaving the job after less than a year. A person familiar with the decision said he was asked to leave by Attorney General Eric Holder.

US discounts Iraq withdrawal risk despite attacks

The Obama administration has concluded the risk of a security collapse in Iraq is too slight to slow plans for withdrawing U.S. troops. In the run-up to June 30, the deadline for U.S. combat troops to leave Iraqi cities, the nation has been rocked by big attacks, including a bombing Wednesday evening in the Sadr City district of Baghdad that killed more than 50.

DirecTV CEO departs for News Corp.

The president and chief executive of DirecTV Group Inc. said Wednesday that he's resigning to return to News Corp. as Rupert Murdoch's second in command, a shake-up that seems to preserve the family succession line at News Corp. but leaves a big vacuum at the satellite TV provider.

Costner leaving NC State early to enter NBA draft

Two North Carolina State players won't return to the Wolfpack for their senior seasons.

DC visitors head home, filling airports and trains

Texan Jason Carlson spent hours in line waiting for Barack Obama's inauguration and found himself backed up in yet another line the day after — waiting to get out of town. At least this time he wasn't shivering.

FCC Commissioner Tate to step down as term expires

Deborah Taylor Tate, one of three Republicans on the five-member Federal Communications Commission, will be leaving the agency when her term expires early next month.

More snowstorms loom across much of U.S.

Winter weather arrived before the season's official Dec. 21 beginning in much of the northern U.S. this week, which was pummeled by snow, ice and bitingly cold weather in a series of storms that rolled across the nation.

Bucs assistant will join his son at Tennessee

Monte Kiffin is giving up the NFL to join his son on the sidelines in the Southeastern Conference.

Congress is gone, but Republicans won't leave

The last House vote before a vacation usually sparks a stampede toward the doors and waiting planes. Not so on Friday, when Republicans occupied the House floor for a rare, and at times bizarre, protest against Democratic energy policies.

Ryan Newman to leave Penske Racing at season's end

Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season.

US military says 3,500 troops set to leave Iraq

The U.S. military says 3,500 soldiers sent to Iraq last summer as part of the so-called surge will soon be leaving.

Special Ed Statistics

Students with disabilities face challenges when leaving school. Schools must help make this transition a smooth one, but many have had trouble meeting this requirement. Here is a look at some key statistics:

Life After Special Ed Has Challenges

Graduating from high school is typically a moment of great joy for young people and their parents, but for students with disabilities it is sometimes described in dark terms.

Leading Rusher Backpedals, Will Turn Pro

Central Florida's Kevin Smith, the nation's leading rusher this season, changed his mind and will turn pro, he confirmed Sunday night. Smith challenged Barry Sanders' NCAA record of 2,628 rushing yards in a season, but finished 61 yards short.

Experts: New Law Driving Out Illegals

Illegal immigrants in Arizona, frustrated with a flagging economy and tough new legislation cracking down on their employers, are returning to their home countries or trying their luck in other states.

Boom, Bust in Area Beset by Foreclosures

Out on Phoenix's suburban fringes, where cement mixers are fast colonizing what's left of the hay and cotton fields, the day is winding to a close. The home hour has arrived.

The Vine
Mom charged with leaving baby under NW Ind. porch
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

Prosecutors have charged a woman with leaving her 5-month-old daughter under the porch of a northwestern Indiana house and then telling police the girl had been kidnapped during a carjacking.

A Hard Decision.

I have finally deceided that it is time for me to depart Newsvine. My other online work and businesses now have to take priority, so it is with a heavy heart and after much deliberation that I have reached this decision to end my Newsvine Column at the end of this month.

'I'm Harriet Harman - you know where you can get me...' What Minister allegedly told witness after crashing into parked car
Source: the Mail online

Harriet Harman is being investigated by police after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in which she drove into a parked car while talking on her mobile phone.

Poll. What to do?

In 1990 I left Michigan.That was 19 years ago. At the time I left behind three sons who were 4, 5 and 6 years old.

Father Accused Of Leaving Baby Alone In Hot Tub
Source: wisn.com

Child neglect charges are expected to be filed against a Wisconsin man accused of leaving his 14-month-old daughter alone in a hotel hot tub while he talked on the phone"

Hispanics living in fear in small town
Source: gainesvile.com

Porches, carports and yards sit empty. Few people are seen outside their homes anymore. And those you do see don't flash belongings, such as radios, that would show they have money.

LeBron is LONG GONE and Cleveland is gonna lose the Indians and Cavs!

I think that anyone with common sense can see that LeBron is fleeing Cleveland the second his current contract is up. Without LeBron, they probably have the worst roster int he history of the NBA.

Large increase in people moving away from Iceland
Source: icenews.is

Icelandic shipping company Samskip says its transport of personal household effects from Iceland has increased by 20 percent in 2009 compared to the first part of last year.

MGM Mirage senior vice president leaving to join NV Energy
Source: ReviewJournal.com - News

MGM Mirage Senior Vice President Punam Mathur is leaving the gaming industry after 13 years to join NV Energy as vice president of human resources, effective April 29, the energy company announced today.

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Source: ClickOnDetroit.com

ford mtr co workers leaving job while on clock--undercover investiagtion

Iraq parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future
Source: CNN

After months of tough negotiations and intense political wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday approved the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement, a pact that allows the presence of American troops in Iraq for three more years.

What If They Held an Auction and Nobody Came? [ebay]
Source: Barron's Markets

Something has gone very wrong at eBay...Seeing eBay project eroding revenues in what should be a seasonally strong Q4 says much about just how bad this year's holiday shopping season could be.

One Last Appeal to those considering leaving the 'Vine...

I would not like to see you guys leave the vine. I don't claim to know the whole story by any means, but I get the impression that since MSNBC bought Newsvine things have gone downhill.

The Long Goodbye: Clinton to Endorse Obama - The Caucus - Politics - New York Times Blog
Source: The New York Times

11:54 a.m. | Running Late: Mrs. Clinton's motorcade is still at her house in Washington. Perhaps she was going over her speech, or getting some last-minute advice from you-know-who. Anyway, don't expect her to take the stage for quite a while.

Patrick Norton leaves DL.TV
Source:

Yes, it's true... This was Patrick's last episode of DL.TV. This is a sad, sad day. However, Robert and Roger do a nice job, too, so hopefully DL.TV will still be kicking it strong next week!

Father Arrested After Leaving Son Locked In Car
Source: CNET News.com

A father was arrested Sunday after leaving his toddler trapped in his car overnight in Passaic, New Jersey. The child spent nine hours alone.

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