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Cat Declawing Banned In Beverly Hills, LA
huffingtonpost.com — LOS ANGELES — Two Southern California cities have voted to ban the declawing of cats, joining San Francisco and Santa Monica which recently outlawed the practice. The Beverly Hills City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to approve a declawing ... (more) Cat Declawing Banned In Beverly Hills, LA
Obama to speak at Fort Hood service
latimes.com — The memorial, honoring the 13 people killed in a shooting rampage at the Army base, comes amid new questions about contacts between the suspect and a militant cleric. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Obama to speak at Fort Hood service
Obama faces a tall agenda on Asia trip
Obama faces a tall agenda on Asia trip
latimes.com — The president is embarking on the visit to Japan, China and other key nations even as he faces key issues at home. North Korea's nuclear program is a top priority for the U.S. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Obama faces a tall agenda on Asia trip
Healthcare bill's tough sell in the House signals tougher fight ahead
Healthcare bill's tough sell in the House signals tougher fight ahead
latimes.com — The compromises Democrats had to make, the narrow victory and the changed political climate all point to the challenges Obama's push for health insurance reform will now face in the Senate. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Healthcare bill's tough sell in the House signals ...
Fort Hood shooting suspect's ties to mosque investigated
Fort Hood shooting suspect's ties to mosque investigated
latimes.com — The FBI and Army are looking into whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan had an association with militants at the Virginia mosque where two 9/11 hijackers prayed, a source says. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Fort Hood shooting suspect's ties to mosque investigated
Afghans protest rumored desecration of Koran by U.S. troops
Afghans protest rumored desecration of Koran by U.S. troops
latimes.com — Hundreds of protesters in Kabul burn an effigy of President Obama, a sign of rising religious conservatism and anti-Americanism in the country. The U.S. military denies any sacrilege took place. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Afghans protest rumored desecration of Koran by U.S. troops
White House confronts the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
White House confronts the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
latimes.com — The group has long been a powerful player in Washington. But the Obama White House is critical of the group's positions and seeks to develop its own pipeline to the business world. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) White House confronts the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Asylum seeker realized her dream but now is missing
Asylum seeker realized her dream but now is missing
latimes.com — After years on the run, Gilda Ghanipour stumbled upon a retired immigration judge and his Pepperdine law students, who championed her quest for asylum. She won her case. But she doesn't know it. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Asylum seeker realized her dream but now is missing
Baghdad blasts: Bloodshed and mayhem
Baghdad blasts: Bloodshed and mayhem
latimes.com — Iraqi witnesses tell of strewn body parts, pools of blood and chaos. Many believe the violence will only increase as elections near, and some curse politicians and security guards. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Baghdad blasts: Bloodshed and mayhem
Fox News relishes Obama administration scorn
Fox News relishes Obama administration scorn
latimes.com — 'This is tremendous fodder for us,' the cable channel's Brit Hume says of the White House's salvos. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Fox News relishes Obama administration scorn
New York race at epicenter of a GOP mutiny
New York race at epicenter of a GOP mutiny
latimes.com — Many conservative voters are rejecting the party nominee in a special House election, leaving leaders to rethink the Republican Party's identity. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) New York race at epicenter of a GOP mutiny
Dallas police draw ire for citing 'non
latimes.com — Dallas police draw ire for citing 'non-English-speaking drivers' The police chief says the tickets would be thrown out and the officers investigated. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Dallas police draw ire for citing 'non
Obama to detail stimulus spending on 'smart grid'
latimes.com — A $3.4-billion chunk will go toward grants to modernize the U.S. power system to more easily use renewable resources. The president will speak at a solar facility in Arcadia, Fla. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Obama to detail stimulus spending on 'smart grid'
NATO members support U.S. troop hike in Afghanistan
latimes.com — Defense ministers do not discuss numbers, but broadly support Gen. McChrystal's recommendation for a troop buildup. Some consider boosting their own contributions too, U.S. Defense chief Gates says. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) NATO members support U.S. troop hike in Afghanistan
Obama redefines White House relationship with top field commander
Obama redefines White House relationship with top field commander
latimes.com — President Obama does not have the one-on-one relationship with Gen. McChrystal that President Bush did with Gen. Petraeus, but rather a more traditional one along the chain of command. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Obama redefines White House relationship with top field ...
Iran response to proposed nuclear deal called inadequate
Iran response to proposed nuclear deal called inadequate
latimes.com — A Western diplomat says Tehran seeks to send its uranium abroad for enrichment in smaller batches and over a longer timetable than foreseen by the U.S.-backed proposal. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Iran response to proposed nuclear deal called inadequate
Many L.A. students not moving out of English language classes
latimes.com — Almost 30% of those placed early on in such programs in L.A. Unified were still in them when they started high school, study says. The sooner students moved on, the more they excelled. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Many L.A. students not moving out of English language ...
Hillary Clinton tells Pakistan it's doing too little against Al Qaeda
latimes.com — On a fence-mending visit, the secretary of State turns blunt, saying she finds it 'hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn't get them if they really wanted to.' Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Hillary Clinton tells Pakistan it's doing too little ...
Bill Moyers Journal . Web Exclusive: Glenn Greenwald
pbs.org — Read Transcript Glenn Greenwald is a former constitutional lawyer and currently a contributing writer at Salon.com , where he maintains the highly popular political and legal blog Unclaimed Territory. He is also the author of three books: the NEW YORK ... (more) Bill Moyers Journal . Web Exclusive: Glenn Greenwald
Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race
Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race
latimes.com — The San Francisco mayor makes the decision amid lackluster poll numbers and meager fund-raising receipts. Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown, expected to run, is left with little Democratic primary opposition. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race
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