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Afghanistan to Dominate Obama Trip to Europe

The future of the war in Afghanistan is expected to dominate President Obama’s quick trip to Europe this weekend for a meeting of NATO allies. The AP’s Julie Pace reports. (Nov. 18)

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On the Street… Fit for Flare, Milan
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Alleged ‘Barefoot Bandit’ Enters a Plea

The attorney for the teenager accused of being the “Barefoot Bandit” says he’s negotiating a possible plea deal. Colton Harris-Moore pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him, including interstate transportation of stolen aircraft. (Nov. 18)

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Suspect Drives Across State Lines With His Knees

Authorities say a New York City man who escaped from police custody in northern New Jersey has been captured in Connecticut. (Nov. 18)

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Apple posts iOS 4.2.1 GM seed, iPads salivate in wait

Okay, so we’ve got to be close to a release at this point, right? After posting a WiFi-patched GM last week, Apple’s back at it again with an iOS 4.2.1 build for its iPhone Developer Program members… and let’s hope this is the very last one before it hits iTunes installations across the land. Or, you know, you can get it now if you shell out some funds in Cupertino’s direction. Your call. [Thanks, Dave] Apple posts iOS 4.2.1 GM seed, iPads salivate in wait originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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Self-Destructing Bacteria Heals Cracked Concrete

Photo by apasciuto Could self-healing concrete be the answer to keeping sidewalks and structures in tip top shape and shrink the carbon footprint of concrete production? It’s an issue we’ve brought up before, when Michelle Pelletier, a master’s degree candidate at University of Rhode Island, came up with a paint for concrete that helps it self-heal . Now there’s a new high-tech solution, using bacteria that comes complete with a self-destruct gene. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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PM: Understandings must maintain security

Netanyahu says expects understandings with US to maintain Israel’s interests, ‘primarily security’

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Will Sarah Palin Make My Day?

ABC sez: In Interview With Barbara Walters, Palin Says She Is Seriously Considering Entering Race in 2012 We can only hope she jumps into the race. Maybe TLC will carry Republican primaries too. What a great lineup they could have. They open up the evening with a new instalment of “Sister Wives” and then go right into a reality show pitting Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich and Mike Huckabee in a mock up version of Survivor along with Jimmy Johnson . Now that’s entertainment!

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$399 iPads, fondue sets appearing at TJ Maxx locations across the country

Sure, we know where you guys go when you’re near a strip mall and have to pick up an irregularly sized Tommy Hilfiger shirt, or when you run out of Paco Rabanne cologne before a hot date, but we definitely did a double take when our tipster Aaron sent us these pics he took of a 16GB WiFi iPad that he found at a TJ Maxx in Vernon, NY — and not just because they’re going for a relatively reasonable $399. We made a couple phone calls and found some at stores in Ohio and New Jersey (including one who said they were holding their stock back for Black Friday ) while we struck out in other parts of the country. Still, if you’re looking to drop cash on one of these guys, we’d make a quick call to your local outlet before heading to the Apple Store. And when you’re done, don’t forget to swing by Half Price Books and pick up a remaindered copy of A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity by Bill O’Reilly. Get a closer look after the break. [Thanks to Aaron and Jared] Continue reading $399 iPads, fondue sets appearing at TJ Maxx locations across the country $399 iPads, fondue sets appearing at TJ Maxx locations across the country originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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EU Abandons Plans to Cut Critically Endangered Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quotas

Japan is the destination for the majority of the world’s bluefin tuna catch, photo: David Ooms / Creative Commons . Kiss them goodbye… As reported by the Associated Press pressure from France, Spain, and other Mediterranean nations has forced the EU to abandon previously touted plans to significantly cut quotas on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna next y… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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