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Legislature's midterm report card: an incomplete

Last Tuesday's voting marked the midpoint in Pennsylvania's two-year legislative cycle. For the next 12 months, nothing will happen in Harrisburg without incumbent lawmakers fir ...

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George W. Bush visits Fort Hood, wounded soldiers

Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have visited wounded soldiers and their families after the mass shooting at Fort Hood.

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Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete

Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...

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HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign

Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.

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In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only

In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vacci ...

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Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine ...

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Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games

A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space _ an idea spurred by science fiction novels.

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Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name. ...

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Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be

It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

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2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes

Oh, how the tables have turned.

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Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP

Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says ...

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Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies

Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.

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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

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Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts

The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.

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Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old

Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and fam ...

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Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win

Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory.

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Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy

The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

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Roy scores 24 to lift new-look Blazers over Spurs

Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio ...

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Battle leads PSU to 82-51 win over Slippery Rock

Talor Battle had 16 points and 10 rebounds Friday night, leading Penn State to an 82-51 exhibition victory over Division II Slippery Rock.

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Fox NFL pregame show to be aired from Afghanistan

The Fox NFL pregame show will be broadcast from a military installation in Afghanistan on Sunday.

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Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies.

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Carcillo, Emery lead Flyers past Sabres

Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night.

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