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Posted: 29 May 2011 11:12 PM PDT

Obama consoles victim of Joplin tornado
San Francisco Chronicle
President Obama pledges the nation's support to tornado victims as he tours a ruined neighborhood in Joplin, Mo., where the twister killed dozens of people. Face to face with the legions of homeless and the bereaved, President Obama on ...
Joplin worshipers keep faith in GodTulsa World
Obama to Joplin: Your country is here for youTheNewsTribune.com
In Joplin, Obama offers comfort, vows aidBoston Globe
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Posted: 30 May 2011 12:07 AM PDT

History and Evolution of Memorial Day - A National Holiday
SanDiego.com
While Memorial Day has evolved over the years, the heart of the holiday hasn't changed in over two centuries: To remember and honor those who died in military service. It was originally tagged "Decoration Day" when ...
What is Memorial Day?Patch.com
Observance was started to honor Civil War deadCherry Hill Courier Post
Memorial Day anniversariesFort Wayne Journal Gazette
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Posted: 30 May 2011 12:34 AM PDT

Germany to abandon nuclear power by 2022
USA Today
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's environment minister says Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government has agreed to shut down all of the country's nuclear power plants by 2022. By Gero Breloer, AP Crowd holds a banner reading "stop nuclear power" in front ...
Germany Decides to Abandon Nuclear Power by 2022ABC News
Minister: Germany to go nuke free by 2022CNN International
Germany pledges nuclear shutdownBBC News
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Posted: 29 May 2011 11:10 PM PDT

ISAF 'sorry' about Afghan civilian deaths
Sydney Morning Herald
Foreign forces in Afghanistan have apologised for the deaths of nine Afghan civilians after President Hamid Karzai criticised an air strike which he and officials said killed 14, including children. NATO officials said in a statement the strike in the ...
NATO apologizes for killing Afghan civilians in airstrikeMonsters and Critics.com
NATO apologizes for civilian deathsGlobalPost
Nato apologises for Afghan strikeBBC News
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Posted: 29 May 2011 11:57 PM PDT

South African leader to meet Gadhafi, push for cease-fire
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff Anti-Gadhafi rebels have taken control of several Libyan cities, including Misrata, Benghazi and Ajdabiya. Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- South African President Jacob Zuma will push for a cease-fire between Moammar Gadhafi's forces and ...
Zuma's Libya trip a chance to redeem African UnionThe Associated Press
Both sides of Libya conflict seek solutionsXinhua
French lawyers plan Libya lawsuit against SarkozyAFP
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Posted: 29 May 2011 11:12 PM PDT

Sarah Palin roars off into mysterious bus tour
San Francisco Chronicle
Sarah Palin (center) rides on the back of a motorcycle in Washington as she begins her One Nation tour. For sheer mastery of celebrity theater, Sarah Palin cannot be beat. Palin, the former governor of Alaska, let the anticipation build for hours ...
Palin kicks off weeklong tour of Northeast at Rolling Thunder motorcycle rideBoston Globe
Palin's arrival causes stir at DC motorcycle rideTheNewsTribune.com
Sarah Palin Kicks Off Bus Tour on Motorcycle, But Is She Running?ABC News
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Posted: 30 May 2011 12:04 AM PDT

In the World | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-30
Philadelphia Inquirer
LAGOS, Nigeria - Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in Sunday for a four-year term as president of Nigeria and now faces the challenge of uniting a country that saw deadly postelection violence despite what observers called the fairest vote in more than a ...
Nigeria's president sworn in, seeks unityBoston Globe
Nigeria Bomb Blasts Kill 10 People in Attack in Northern City of BauchiBloomberg
Official: Bomb blast rocks northern Nigerian cityCNN International
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Posted: 30 May 2011 12:15 AM PDT

Obama to name Dempsey to top military post
AFP
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama planned Monday to promote US Army General Martin Dempsey, who commanded an armored division in key battles in Iraq, to the top uniformed military position in the country, a US source said. ...
Obama Expected to Name Army's Leader to Head Joint ChiefsNew York Times
Dempsey to lead Joint ChiefsPolitico
Obama's next military chief to face budget battleReuters
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