An Australian aquarium has welcomed the birth of the first baby Gentoo penguin chick born in the country. The chick debuted to Australian television crews in Melbourne on Friday. (Nov. 19)
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Continue reading the main story Related stories Pope Benedict’s third consistory Vatican warning on China bishop Archbishop warning on defections The Pope is set to host a rare meeting of more than 100 cardinals from around the world for discussions on policy. The clerical sex abuse scandal is expected to be high on the agenda, along with concern over the persecution of Christians in some countries. They will also discuss the decision to invite disaffected…
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By Eugene Robinson Forget the Republicans. It’s the president who sets the agenda, and who ultimately is held accountable for America’s successes and failures. Related Entries November 18, 2010 GM’s Big Day November 18, 2010 The Warning Cell Phone Makers Keep Hidden
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Escalation in Gaza: For first time since July, and after assassination of two senior Army of Islam members, Palestinians fire Grad rocket into Israel. Rocket hits open area in Merhavim Regional Council; no injuries or damage reported
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Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. With reports about how bad this month’s campaign was for Democrats and that the next election in 2012 might be even worse; I was reminded of Theodore Roosevelt’s passionate speech and closing statement at the 1912 Republican Nation Convention in June and then again at the Progressive Party Convention two months later in August. He declared: “We stand at Armageddon, and we battle for the Lord.” It is an understatement to say the 1912 presidential campaign was a historical moment and an important election for the United States. It featured a former and current president, an academic minded governor, and a Socialist. The 1912 election also…
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The popular student body president at Fresno State has publicly revealed he’s an illegal immigrant. Pedro Ramirez told campus administrators he was concerned about going public but that changed when the campus newspaper disclosed his status. (Nov. 18)
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The House ethics committee is recommending that 20-term Rep. Charles Rangel of New York be censured and pay any unpaid taxes for financial and fundraising misconduct. What do people in his community have to say about his misconduct? (Nov. 18)
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I got a heads up about the blog BirthorNot.com about a month ago. A pregnant married couple is taking votes whether to abort their baby boy or carry him to term. The last day of the pregnancy they say they can
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An unemployed tree-trimmer arrested after a teen girl was found bound and gagged in his basement pointed the way Thursday to the bodies of her brother, mother and another woman, stuffed into garbage bags and hidden in a hollow tree, police said. (Nov. 18)
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