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Health Care Overhaul

House, Senate prepare separate health care reforms

WASHINGTON – Firing up his drive for health care overhaul, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers Wednesday to step up to their responsibilities and move legislation this summer, even as his campaign organization rolled out television ads targeting reluctant senators.


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Al-Qaida No. 2: US threatens Pakistan’s destiny

CAIRO – Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader warned the Pakistani people in a new audio message that the U.S. interference in their country’s affairs poses a grave danger to Pakistan’s future and very existence.


APTOPIX NIGERIA OIL UNREST

Nigeria oil militants call for 60-day cease-fire

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s main militant group said it is calling a 60-day cease-fire immediately in response to the release of an ailing rebel leader.





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Physicians, families debate Obama’s health care proposal

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As President Obama comes closer than ever to implementing a public option health care policy, physicians, private insurance companies and the general population continue to speak up about what a public option could do to the industry and the country.




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Italian Red Cross hostage freed in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Al-Qaida-linked militants freed an Italian Red Cross worker Sunday from six months of jungle captivity in the southern Philippines, officials said. The 62-year old said he was treated well but constantly feared being beheaded.


Obama Ghana

In personal terms, Obama hails Africa’s promise

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ACCRA, Ghana – America’s president and Africa’s son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challenging its people to shed corruption and conflict in favor of peace. Campaigning to all of Africa, he said, “Yes you can.”




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IUPD arrest man in drive-by punching case

Bloomington resident Quinn Surface was arrested Friday on an assault warrant in relation to an incident June 13 involving a man who got out of his car and struck another man with his fist.


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Hispanic youth to discuss leadership at camp

Beginning July 21, 50 Latino students from about two dozen northwest Indiana high schools will attend workshops at the state’s third annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy.



Roller Derby

Roll Models

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Rollergirls take center stage at Bloomington SportsPlex.