Tuesday, November 29, 2011

American Airlines files for bankruptcy | Reuters

American Airlines files for bankruptcy | Reuters: "American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand, capping a prolonged descent for what was once the largest U.S. carrier."

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General: Worst U.S. image in Pakistan ever | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner

General: Worst U.S. image in Pakistan ever | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner: "President Obama promised to restore the international image of the United States, but the recent NATO airstrike that killed Pakistani soldiers comes as a historic setback, at least in Pakistan, to judge from remarks made by Army Gen. Martin. E. Dempsey to British media today."

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Former Philadelphia Schools Chief Arlene Ackerman Files Unemployment Claim « CBS Philly

Former Philadelphia Schools Chief Arlene Ackerman Files Unemployment Claim « CBS Philly: "PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Former Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman, who was given a nearly $1-million buyout earlier this year, has applied for unemployment."

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Elvis Costello: Don't Buy My $225 Box Set | NBC New York

Elvis Costello: Don't Buy My $225 Box Set | NBC New York: "Just in time for the holidays, Elvis Costello has a new $225 box set for sale -- and he's telling fans NOT to buy it."

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Obama's Job Approval Drops Below Carter's - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Obama's Job Approval Drops Below Carter's - Washington Whispers (usnews.com): "President Obama's slow ride down Gallup's daily presidential job approval index has finally passed below Jimmy Carter, earning Obama the worst job approval rating of any president at this stage of his term in modern political history."

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Obama's Job Approval Drops Below Carter's - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)

Obama's Job Approval Drops Below Carter's - Washington Whispers (usnews.com): "President Obama's slow ride down Gallup's daily presidential job approval index has finally passed below Jimmy Carter, earning Obama the worst job approval rating of any president at this stage of his term in modern political history."

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Cain Reassessing Candidacy Amid New Allegations - NYTimes.com

Cain Reassessing Candidacy Amid New Allegations - NYTimes.com: " Herman Cain told members of his campaign staff on Tuesday that he was reassessing whether to proceed with his presidential campaign, an aide confirmed, a day after an Atlanta woman disclosed details of what she said was a 13-year affair with him."

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Christie rips Obama over deficit talks: 'What the hell are we paying you for?' - The Hill's Video

Christie rips Obama over deficit talks: 'What the hell are we paying you for?' - The Hill's Video: "New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ripped President Obama for the failure of the debt supercommittee, calling the president "a bystander in the Oval Office" in comments Monday."

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Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to 4 years - Yahoo!

Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to 4 years - Yahoo!: "LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor convicted in the overdose death of Michael Jackson was sentenced to the maximum four years behind bars Tuesday by a judge who denounced him as a reckless physician whose actions were a "disgrace to the medical profession.""

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Senate defies Obama veto threat in terrorist custody vote - Washington Times

Senate defies Obama veto threat in terrorist custody vote - Washington Times: "Defying a veto threat from President Obama, the Senate voted Tuesday to preserve language that would give the U.S. military a crack at al Qaeda operatives captured in the U.S., even if they are American citizens."

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Businesses plan for possible end of euro - FT.com

Businesses plan for possible end of euro - FT.com: "International companies are preparing contingency plans for a possible break-up of the eurozone, according to interviews with dozens of multinational executives."

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