By Mark Heisler The nation is dividing into ever-more-irreconcilable niches—like fans of competing teams, rather than members of a greater whole with shared purpose. Related Entries November 12, 2010 Ass November 11, 2010 Rank-and-File Frustration
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By Mr. Fish Related Entries November 12, 2010 Ass November 11, 2010 Rank-and-File Frustration
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President Barack Obama is urging Iraqi leaders involved in a fragile power-sharing deal to aim for an “inclusive government” for the country. President Obama made the comments while at the G20 Summit in Seoul. (Nov. 12)
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Want the cheapest way to try out Windows Phone 7? Outside of getting yourself hooked up with a job at a tech blog, Amazon might have the very finest option for you with its newly discounted $0.01 pricing on two AT&T handsets for the new platform. The HTC Surround and its slide-out speaker are available immediately whereas the LG Quantum , which slides to reveal a more conventional QWERTY keypad, is on back-order. Fear not, though, both will cost you a mere cent when obtained in conjunction with a new AT&T line and a two-year bond with the carrier. We might still prefer their European counterparts, but you can’t deny these phones look to be priced just about right for what they are. Shame that this pricing will only last through the weekend. HTC Surround and LG Quantum available for $0.01 at Amazon this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Photo: acritica Climate change is having an impact on many countries in different ways. In the Maldives the sea is threatening to overcome the islands and in Brazil the Amazon River is drying up . Last month it fell to its lowest level in one hundred years and revealed etchings from the Stone Age that had been submerged for 3,000 to 7,000 years. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Investigators are examining new evidence in the case of a missing North Carolina girl. Experts are trying to determine if remains found near a creek are of 10-year-old Zahra Baker, who disappeared last month. (Nov. 12)
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Continue reading the main story Burma: Battle for Democracy How democratic will election be? Aung San Suu Kyi: Fading light? Bleak outlook for ethnic groups Burma election: Q&A Reports are coming out of Burma saying the military authorities have signed an order authorising the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi….
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Mission of 100,000 square-foot, five-story museum is to explore 350 years of Jewish life in US, highlights themes of freedom, civil rights, prejudice, assimilation
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AWOL soldier Jeff Hanks said he walked away from the Army in the middle of a deployment to Afghanistan because his problems with anxiety and stress from combat have been ignored. On Veterans Day, he returned to face the consequences. (Nov. 11)
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AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner takes a look ahead to three top games in the NFL this week. The Patriots travel to Pittsburgh, winless Buffalo is home for Detroit and Tennessee takes on Miami. (Nov. 11)
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