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• Gang member sentenced to death for murder of standout L.A. student athlete
• Iraq war contractor ordered to pay $85 million
• Factbox: Vice President Joe Biden
• NJ National Guard Works throughout the Night to Help GI Go Fund Deliver Thousands of Emergency Supplies to Stranded Residents in Shelters Following Hurricane Sandy
• Factbox: Obama, Romney solutions to stimulating the economy
• 'CBS Morning News' Anchor Betty Nguyen to Speak at University of North Alabama Fall Commencement Ceremony
• Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
• House of Representatives races to watch
• As Iranian currency falters, Iraqis who rely on religious tourist trade feel pinched
• Iraqi tourist sector hurt by Iran's currency pain
• War crimes and the fantasy of 'controlling' Syria's rebels
• FACT CHECK: It's a perfect storm of Frankenfacts
• Arab Spring jitters complicate British-Gulf ties
• Obama Says October Jobs Report Shows 'Real Progress'
• Economy Weighs Heavily on North Carolina Students' Minds
• Obama 'Mideast surprises'? Unlikely.
• Bill Clinton: Obama's a Good Leader 'Without Regard to Race'
• Iranians mark anniversary of US embassy seizure
• Mr. Burns' Dubious Endorsement
• An Ethnic Lobby Harms National Interests, Wastes Taxpayer Money
• Timeline: America's long stumble toward the "fiscal cliff"
• San Diego Military Divorce Lawyers at The Men’s Legal Center Offering Free Initial Consultations to Active Duty Military Personnel
• War-crime accusations emerge as Syrian rebels take strategic town
• Tips for Tinnitus Sufferers Get Inside the Brain
• Analysis: Jilted Africa cool to U.S. vote after Obama fever fades
• Initiative to Reevaluate Employee Security Threats Posed by Al Qaeda Announced by the Incident Management Group, Inc. (IMG)
• Service Beyond Sacrifice, Johnstone Supply Announces Effort to Ease Military Families' Financial Burdens this Holiday Season with Toy Collection Sites
• Lee Woodruff will be Keynote Speaker at November Caregiver Symposium
• Thompson Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast November 12
• Jilted Africa cool to US vote after Obama fever fades

Gang member sentenced to death for murder of standout L.A. student athlete Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:20 PM PDT LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A gang member who killed a promising Los Angeles High School football player because he believed the athlete's red Spider-Man backpack linked him to an opposing gang was sentenced to death on Friday.

Iraq war contractor ordered to pay $85 million Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:05 PM PDT A jury on Friday ordered an American military contractor to pay $85 million after finding it guilty of negligence for illnesses suffered by a dozen Oregon soldiers who guarded an oilfield water plant during the Iraq war.

Factbox: Vice President Joe Biden Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:48 PM PDT (Reuters) - Joe Biden spent 36 years in the U.S. Senate, served four years as Barack Obama's vice president and twice ran unsuccessfully for president. His chatty, off-the-cuff nature led to some memorable gaffes. Here are some key facts about Biden. - Biden, 69, grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, in a middle-class family. Occasional financial hardships while he was young gave him a good ear for the concerns of blue-collar workers. ...

NJ National Guard Works throughout the Night to Help GI Go Fund Deliver Thousands of Emergency Supplies to Stranded Residents in Shelters Following Hurricane Sandy Posted: 02 Nov 2012 03:36 PM PDT GI Go Fund delivers thousands of blankets, warm clothes, and carepackages to residents of Newark and Bayonne, NJ driven to shelters by Hurricane Sandy, thanks to the support of the NJ National GuardNewark, NJ (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, residents of New Jersey are struggling to have their basic needs met. The worst natural disaster in the state's history has left its citizens reeling; with millions without power, homes damaged or lost, and families forced to seek refuge in shelters. ...

Factbox: Obama, Romney solutions to stimulating the economy Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:11 PM PDT (Reuters) - The health of the U.S. economy has been central to the campaign for the White House, with both President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney seeking to convince voters they have a plan to usher in faster growth and job creation. The economy has struggled to break above a 2 percent annual growth pace since the 2007-09 recession and unemployment remains uncomfortably high at 7.9 percent. About 23 million Americans are either unemployed, working only part-time although wanting full-time work, or want a job but have given up the search. ...

'CBS Morning News' Anchor Betty Nguyen to Speak at University of North Alabama Fall Commencement Ceremony Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:46 PM PDT Speaker's journalistic career has covered the globe.Florence, Ala. (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 CBS Morning News anchor Betty Nguyen will speak to the University of North Alabama's fall 2012 graduating class Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in Flowers Hall.In addition to anchoring CBS Morning News, Nguyen reports regularly for CBS This Morning and contributes to the network's other broadcasts and platforms.Prior to joining CBS, she had served as anchor of the weekend morning edition of CNN Newsroom since 2004. ...

Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues Posted: 02 Nov 2012 01:30 PM PDT A look at where President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues:

House of Representatives races to watch Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:26 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives has experienced three consecutive "wave" elections in which more than 20 seats changed hands, with the peak coming in 2010 when Republicans took control after gaining 63 seats. On Tuesday, voters will elect the 113th Congress. Even though public approval of Congress hit all time lows in the Gallup poll over the past year, no waves are in sight. ...

As Iranian currency falters, Iraqis who rely on religious tourist trade feel pinched Posted: 02 Nov 2012 11:50 AM PDT NAJAF, Iraq - The plunge in Iran's currency is proving bad for business in neighbouring Iraq.

Iraqi tourist sector hurt by Iran's currency pain Posted: 02 Nov 2012 11:24 AM PDT The plunge in Iran's currency is proving bad for business in neighboring Iraq.

War crimes and the fantasy of 'controlling' Syria's rebels Posted: 02 Nov 2012 11:04 AM PDT If the US thought it would find Syrian allies who to prevent war atrocities, or be able to take swift control of Syria in the event of Assad's defeat and steer it in a pro-US direction, they are going to be sorely disappointed.

FACT CHECK: It's a perfect storm of Frankenfacts Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:50 AM PDT And now, to conclude, a few parting misstatements.

Arab Spring jitters complicate British-Gulf ties Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:29 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - With billions of dollars worth of deals and vital geostrategic interests at stake, Britain can ill afford to upset its Gulf allies, yet signs are emerging of growing Arab irritation over the issue of human rights. The Arab Spring has ratcheted up sensitivity in the largely autocratic Gulf region over perceived criticism of how it deals with dissent, making Britain's efforts to balance its push for rights and democracy with other interests increasingly tricky. ...

Obama Says October Jobs Report Shows 'Real Progress' Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:20 AM PDT HILLIARD, Ohio — President Obama touted this morning's October jobs report as "real progress," but stressed he's got "more work to do" as he made an empassioned plea for the support of voters in this pivotal battleground state. "This morning we learned that companies hired...

Economy Weighs Heavily on North Carolina Students' Minds Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:39 AM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Eight-four percent of young North Carolinians say that the poor economy puts key life decisions in jeopardy, according to a statewide survey of 500 North Carolina residents aged 18 to 29.

Obama 'Mideast surprises'? Unlikely. Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:27 AM PDT Niall Ferguson is an academic, a financial historian of some repute. But he's also a political agitator prone to wildly inaccurate polemics that couple his own right-wing vision for America with a very poor understanding of the worlds of defense and diplomacy.

Bill Clinton: Obama's a Good Leader 'Without Regard to Race' Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:56 AM PDT In a slap at former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, Bill Clinton said on Friday that President Obama "has been a good commander in chief without regard to race."

Iranians mark anniversary of US embassy seizure Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:09 AM PDT As Iranians marked the 33rd anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, a commander of the powerful Revolutionary Guard on Friday offered a pot of gold to anyone who could prove that America is not "the most criminal regime on earth."

Mr. Burns' Dubious Endorsement Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:54 AM PDT The Simpsons' Mr. Burns Makes His Pick Just Before Election Day

An Ethnic Lobby Harms National Interests, Wastes Taxpayer Money Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:50 AM PDT THE FOLLOWING IS BEING ISSUED BY THE AZERBAIJANI-AMERICAN COUNCILLOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ahead of next week's elections, collusion of some ethnic lobbies with electoral politics continues to hurt our national interests. Case in point is the Armenian-American special interest groups' attempt to turn U.S. foreign policy against Azerbaijan and in favor of Armenia.In 1991-1994, the two post-Soviet nations fought a war over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which ended with Armenia's occupation of the fifth of Azerbaijan and an expulsion of over 800,000 Azerbaijanis. ...

Timeline: America's long stumble toward the "fiscal cliff" Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:46 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long, bumpy road to America's "fiscal cliff" has been traced over many years by Congress and successive U.S. presidents. Some of the steps along the way had good intentions; some had no intention at all, other than to avoid hard decisions. Now, crucial deadlines loom at year-end on major budget and tax issues, a convergence of problems Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke dubbed a "fiscal cliff." Will lawmakers rise to the challenge? Or will they put things off again?. Here is a timeline of how the nation got where it is today. * 1998-2001. ...

San Diego Military Divorce Lawyers at The Men’s Legal Center Offering Free Initial Consultations to Active Duty Military Personnel Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:02 AM PDT The San Diego military divorce lawyers at The Men's Legal Center, a law firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights of husbands, fathers and noncustodial parents with regards to California family law issues hereby announces that the firm is offering free initial consultations to all active duty military personnel who may be experiencing family law-related problems. Their Web site can be found at http://www.menslegal.com. ...

War-crime accusations emerge as Syrian rebels take strategic town Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:42 AM PDT • A daily summary of global reports on security issues.

Tips for Tinnitus Sufferers Get Inside the Brain Posted: 02 Nov 2012 05:06 AM PDT Neuromonics explains role of brain's limbic system with tinnitus treatmentBethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 While the sounds and effects of tinnitus are well-documented and well-known, effective treatment of the condition has remained a challenge. For many tinnitus sufferers, though, understanding how a key area of the brain drives their tinnitus may provide an answer.Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that someone hears in the absence of any external sound. ...

Analysis: Jilted Africa cool to U.S. vote after Obama fever fades Posted: 02 Nov 2012 02:24 AM PDT KOGELO, Kenya/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - In the tiny Kenyan village of Kogelo, U.S. President Barack Obama's ancestral homeland, some people talk of hurt feelings of the kind experienced when a favorite relative has failed to get in touch. Four years ago, Kogelo, and Africa in general, celebrated with noisy gusto when Obama, whose father came from the scattered hamlet of tin-roofed homes, became the first African-American to be elected president of the United States. ...

Initiative to Reevaluate Employee Security Threats Posed by Al Qaeda Announced by the Incident Management Group, Inc. (IMG) Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:42 AM PDT IMG is reevaluating the threat posed by Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups in the wake of the Arab Spring, the death of Bin Laden, and the attacks and protests in Egypt, Syria, Libya, Iraq, and Arabia.New York, NY (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 The Incident Management Group, Inc. (IMG), a top employee security consulting company, is announcing a revaluation of the threat posed by Al Qaeda in order to enhance the travel security of its clients. The past two years have been a turbulent time. ...

Service Beyond Sacrifice, Johnstone Supply Announces Effort to Ease Military Families' Financial Burdens this Holiday Season with Toy Collection Sites Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:32 AM PDT In an effort to help men and women in uniform this holiday season, Johnstone Supply will collect toys for Operation Homefront November 1st through December 6th.Bloomington, MN (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 Johnstone Supply will collect toys for Operation Homefront November 1st through December 6th. Help show your appreciation and ease a military families' financial burden this holiday season. Drop off a new toy at one of three Johnstone Supply locations:1401 W. 94th St. Bloomington, MN 554312550 Wabash Ave. St. Paul, MN 551141261 97th Ave. N.E. ...

Lee Woodruff will be Keynote Speaker at November Caregiver Symposium Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:22 AM PDT CBS This Morning contributor and author Lee Woodruff is the keynote speaker at "The New Age of Caregiving Symposium" Nov. 16 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The CareGiver Partnership, a resource for caregivers and national retailer of home health care products, again is helping to sponsor the event, now in its second year.Neenah, Wis. (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 Lee Woodruff will be the keynote speaker at this year's "The New Age of Caregiving Symposium" on Nov. 16 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, St. Petersburg, Fla. ...

Thompson Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast November 12 Posted: 02 Nov 2012 12:22 AM PDT Company has donated over $180,000 to veterans since 2009Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) November 02, 2012 Thompson Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a company that has raised over $180,000 since 2009 to support veterans, will present a check to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), as well as to Marian and Adolfo Olivas, customers of Thompson whose son, Army Cpl. Nicholas H. Olivas, was killed in the line of duty this year. The check presentation will take place on Monday, November 12, at Thompson's Fourth Annual Veterans Breakfast. ...

Jilted Africa cool to US vote after Obama fever fades Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:10 PM PDT KOGELO, Kenya/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - In the tiny Kenyan village of Kogelo, U.S. President Barack Obama's ancestral homeland, some people talk of hurt feelings of the kind experienced when a favourite relative has failed to get in touch. Four years ago, Kogelo, and Africa in general, celebrated with noisy gusto when Obama, whose father came from the scattered hamlet of tin-roofed homes, became the first African-American to be elected president of the United States. ...

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