US Senate finance committee to vote on health care bill

30 November, 2020

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Friday, October 9, 2009 US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that the Senate Finance Committee will vote on a sweeping health care reform bill next Tuesday. US President Barack Obama has made clear that extending health insurance coverage to as many Americans as possible is his top domestic priority. Republican lawmakers, however, are […]

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US toy retail giant Toys ‘R’ Us files for liquidation in United States

30 November, 2020

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Thursday, March 15, 2018 This morning, United States-based toy retail giant Toys “R” Us filed for liquidation with United States bankruptcy court. The company had about 735 stores in the country which may be closed as a result of the liquidation. The motion came after the US holidays, after which the company said its revenue […]

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Guatemalan Supreme Court approves impeachment of President Molina

30 November, 2020

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Yesterday in Guatemala, the Supreme Court approved the attorney general’s request to impeach President Otto Pérez Molina. The final decision on lifting Presidential immunity now falls to Congress. The case relates to a corruption scandal known locally as La Linea ((en))English language: ?The Line which has seen Vice President Roxana Baldetti […]

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US dog attack owner charged with involuntary manslaughter

30 November, 2020

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Friday, March 25, 2005A Spotsylvania County woman, whose three dogs allegedly attacked and killed her elderly neighbor, was freed Wednesday by posting a $10,000 bond. Dianna Large, 36, received one felony charge of involuntary manslaughter and three misdemeanor charges in an indictment issued last week. In her first appearance before a judge, she answered Circuit […]

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Abbott open to possible Australian assistance in Iraq

30 November, 2020

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Sunday, June 15, 2014 Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott allowed for potential Australian support in any military action the United States may take in resolving the current conflict in Iraq, during and after a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday. The President had said all options were on the table for dealing with […]

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Final US manufacturer ceases production of lethal injection drug; executions delayed

30 November, 2020

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011 The sole United States manufacturer of a key component of lethal injections announced Friday that it will cease production of the drug, contributing to shortages and delaying executions. Sodium thiopental, the first of a three drug cocktail used in 34 states to render the prisoner to be executed unconscious, was manufactured […]

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Hewlett-Packard to expand partnership with SAP

30 November, 2020

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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 This Monday Hewlett-Packard is to announce that it is expanding its partnership with SAP. The partnership will be working with NetWeaver around several new services. The company is also expected to mention about its new enterprise solutions that are currently in development. Hewlett-Packard will offer its clients services for upgrading servers, […]

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green Party candidate Gordon Kubanek, Nepean Carleton

30 November, 2020

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Gordon Kubanek is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from […]

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Glenbard East defeated by Benet Academy in Illinois basketball sectional

30 November, 2020

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Monday, March 15, 2010 Benet Academy Redwings 68 54 Glenbard East Rams Top-seeded Glenbard East High School was expected to win the Class 4A Neuqua Valley High School Sectional championship on Friday night. Yet with a lot of determination and a strong defense, the Benet Academy varsity boys basketball team defeated the Rams 68–54.  The […]

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ACLU, EFF challenging US ‘secret’ court orders seeking Twitter data

30 November, 2020

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Thursday, April 7, 2011 Late last month, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed objections to the United States Government’s ‘secret’ attempts to obtain Twitter account information relating to WikiLeaks. The ACLU and EFF cite First and Fourth amendment issues as overriding reasons to overturn government attempts to keep their […]

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