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Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:40 AM PDT

Sarah Palin quotes: what she said in the emails
The Guardian
Sarah Palin's shoot-from-the-hip style is evident in quotes from her emails as Alaska's governor. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP More than 24000 pages of emails from Sarah Palin's time as governor of Alaska have been released to media including the ...
Alaska releases trove of e-mails from Palin's term as governorBoston Globe
E-mails shed light on Sarah Palin, Alaska governorSan Francisco Chronicle
Sarah Palin emails: Enemies sent a series of death threatsTelegraph.co.uk
Detroit Free Press -msnbc.com -Los Angeles Times
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Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:18 AM PDT

Delaware police investigate alleged contact between Weiner, local teen
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Delaware authorities are investigating alleged contact between a local teen and Rep. Anthony Weiner, who has been under fire after admitting to inappropriate communications with women online. "Detectives were made aware ...
Weiner had online contact with 17-year-old girlSan Francisco Chronicle
Weiner Confirms He Sent Private Messages to Girl, 17New York Times
Weiner: No indecency in online contact with girl, 17The Seattle Times
Reuters -Washington Post -Albany Times Union
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Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:07 AM PDT

US calls on Syria to end 'outrageous' violence
Telegraph.co.uk
The United States has toughened its stance on Syria, calling for an "immediate end to brutality and violence" and warning President Bashar al-Assad he is leading his nation on a "dangerous path." By Alastair Jamieson "The United States strongly ...
Syrian Troops Seal off Restive Northern TownABC News
Syrian troops seal off restive northern townAtlanta Journal Constitution
Thousands of Syrians flee into TurkeyXinhua
Ynetnews -BBC News -Voice of America
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Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Huge AZ wildfire spreads, health conditions worsen
The Associated Press
SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Smoke from a massive wildfire in eastern Arizona that has claimed more than 30 homes and forced nearly 10000 people to flee has officials worried about serious health impacts to residents and firefighters as tiny particles ...
Huge AZ wildfire spreads, health conditions worsenForbes
Ariz. wildfire likely to spread to NM; threat to major power linesBoston Globe
Arizona blaze threatening New MexicoDetroit Free Press
The News Journal -Arizona Republic
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Posted: 10 Jun 2011 11:36 PM PDT

Bay Area stable in draft of state political map
San Francisco Chronicle
The first draft of California's once-a-decade redrawing of its political map ignited a chaotic game of musical chairs Friday, with analysts saying the shifting boundary lines could give Democrats at least three more members of Congress and two more ...
Release of new maps creates political 'tsunami'San Jose Mercury News
La Mesa Is Shifted to Democratic Congress District Under Remap PlanPatch.com
Maps show shifting political districts in CaliforniaModesto Bee
Contra Costa Times -International Business Times -Santa Maria Times
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Posted: 10 Jun 2011 11:06 PM PDT

Deadly tornado stirred up rare fungal infections in Joplin, Mo.
Detroit Free Press
AP JOPLIN, Mo. -- In the aftermath of the Joplin tornado, some people who were injured in the storm developed a rare and sometimes fatal fungal infection that's so aggressive, it turned their tissue black and caused mold to grow inside their wounds. ...
Rare Infection Strikes Victims of a Tornado in MissouriNew York Times
Lethal fungus adds to tornado woes in Joplin, Mo.Los Angeles Times
Rare fungal infection strikes Joplin tornado victimsCNN
USA Today -Reuters -ABC News
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Posted: 10 Jun 2011 10:47 PM PDT

Judge allows use of graphic video in Casey Anthony trial
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff Tune in to HLN's "Nancy Grace" at 8 ET for live reports from Orlando, Florida on the Casey Anthony trial. And follow the action on Nancy's special Casey Anthony trial page. Orlando (CNN) -- The defense is calling the prosecution's ...
Anthony murder trial enters 16th day of testimonyMiamiHerald.com
Caylee Anthony's Bones Chewed by Animals; Casey Breaks Down AgainChristian Post
Sick Casey Anthony Escorted From Courtroom After Seeing Skull Photos of CayleeABC News
Christian Science Monitor -msnbc.com -Washington Post
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Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:26 AM PDT

Pro-Gaddafi, rebel forces clash in Misrata
Xinhua
BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhuanet) -- A local doctor says 31 people have been killed, after Friday's fighting between Muammar Gaddafi's forces and rebels in Misrata. Over 110 people are injured. Rebels on the front-line in the western suburb of Misrata, ...
Libyan rebels repel fierce attack by government forces on MisrataCNN International
Dozens Die in Fresh Gadhafi Offensive Near MisrataWall Street Journal
$1 Billion Is Pledged to Support Libya RebelsNew York Times
BBC News -Washington Post -The Guardian
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Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:22 AM PDT

Karzai in Pakistan for talks on insurgents
Washington Post
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived here Friday for two days of talks with top Pakistani leaders amid cautious hopes that the two nations can forge a coordinated strategy for reconciling with insurgents. ...
Karzai to Press for Pakistan to Back Peace TalksWall Street Journal
Karzai Urges Pakistan Role in Afghan Peace ProcessVoice of America
Karzai heading for Pakistan talksBBC News
MiamiHerald.com -Xinhua -CBS News
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Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:54 PM PDT

Dutch detect second grower with less deadly E. coli strain
Washington Post
By AP, AMSTERDAM — Dutch authorities say they have found a second beet sprout grower contaminated with a strain of E. coli bacteria that is different from the one causing Europe's deadly E. coli crisis. The Dutch Food Safety Authority says both the ...
What should consumers do about sprouts?Los Angeles Times
Germany Says Bean Sprouts Likely E.Coli SourceNew York Times
Germany Now Says Sprouts Are to Blame for OutbreakWall Street Journal
The Guardian -Voice of America -BBC News
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