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Bush: Olympics not a political event

By Associated Press and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:39 p.m.

It would be a “cop-out” for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China’s crackdown in Tibet, President Bush’s national security adviser said Sunday.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:38 p.m.

Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday conceded that comments he made about bitter working class voters who “cling to guns or religion” were ill chosen, as he tried to stem a burst of complaints that he is condescending.

Kenyan leader names rival prime minister in power-sharing agreement

By Abisalom Omolo and Tom Maliti · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:37 p.m.

President Mwai Kibaki named opposition leader Raila Odinga as prime minister Sunday, implementing a long-awaited power-sharing deal aimed at resolving a political crisis that left more than 1,000 people dead.

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By Arthur H. Rotstein · Friday, April 11,2008 12:15 a.m.

The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan package of tax breaks and other steps designed to help businesses and homeowners weather the housing crisis.

McCain calls for federal aid for homeowners

By Arthur H. Rotstein · Friday, April 11,2008 12:14 a.m.

NEW YORK – Sen. John McCain called for federal aid for well-meaning homeowners who can’t pay their mortgages, an attempt to fend off criticism that he has been indifferent to the housing crisis and the market upheaval it has spawned.

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By Angus Shaw · Wednesday, April 9,2008 11:37 p.m.

American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights Wednesday

Petraeus says he’s unlikely to call for another troop buildup in Iraq

By Angus Shaw and Anne Flaherty · Wednesday, April 9,2008 11:36 p.m.

WASHINGTON – The top U.S. military commander in Iraq said Wednesday that he is unlikely to call for another troop buildup in Iraq, even if security deteriorates after the extra American soldiers return home this summer.

Energy Department says gas prices could peak at $4 a gallon this spring

By Abisalom Omolo and John Wilen · Tuesday, April 8,2008 11:19 p.m.

Retail gas prices could climb as high as $4 a gallon this summer, but prices at such lofty levels will make many Americans think twice about hitting the road this summer, the Energy Department said Tuesday.

Iraq war commander calls for halt to US troop reductions

By Abisalom Omolo and Anne Flaherty · Tuesday, April 8,2008 11:19 p.m.

The U.S. general commanding the Iraq war called Tuesday for an open-ended suspension of U.S. troop withdrawals this summer, reflecting concern about a recent flare-up in violence and leaving open the possibility that few, if any, additional troops will be brought home before President Bush leaves office in January.

Housing, auto layoffs expected to be high as recession looms

By Abisalom Omolo and Martin Crutsinger · Monday, April 7,2008 11:53 p.m.

Hospitals, schools and the assembly line at an airplane factory look like pretty good places to be with a recession looming and unemployment rising.

Last run of Paris Olympic torch relay canceled following protests

By Abisalom Omolo · Monday, April 7,2008 11:53 p.m.

Organizers canceled the final leg of the Olympic run through Paris after chaotic protests Monday, snuffing out the torch and putting it aboard a bus in a humiliating concession to protesters decrying China’s human rights record.

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By Angus Shaw · Monday, April 7,2008 12:52 a.m.

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party demands recount of disputed election results

By Angus Shaw · Monday, April 7,2008 12:51 a.m.

Mugabe using violence to retain political power

Audit planned as VA employees rack up $2.6 billion in credit card charges for veterans’ care

By Angus Shaw and Hope Yen · Monday, April 7,2008 12:50 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Veterans Affairs employees last year racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in government credit-card bills at casino and luxury hotels, movie theaters and high-end retailers such as Sharper Image and Franklin Covey – and government auditors are investigating, citing past spending abuses.

Obama and Clinton press for the youth vote in aging Pennsylvania

By Angus Shaw and Kimberly Hefling · Monday, April 7,2008 12:50 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are hustling for the youth vote in Pennsylvania as if they’ve never heard this is a state where the old hold sway.

Bush, Putin disagree in final meeting

By Angus Shaw and Terence Hunt · Monday, April 7,2008 12:48 a.m.

SOCHI, Russia – President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to overcome sharp differences over a U.S. missile defense system, closing their seven-year relationship Sunday still far apart on an issue that has separated them from the beginning.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:50 p.m.

President Bush won NATO’s endorsement Thursday for his plan to build a missile defense system in Europe despite Russian objections. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called it a “breakthrough agreement” for the military alliance.

Unemployment shoots up to highest point since September ‘05

By Abisalom Omolo and Jeannine Aversa · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:49 p.m.

The number of new people signing up for unemployment benefits last week shot up to the highest level in more than two years, fresh evidence of the damage to a national economy clobbered by housing, credit and financial crises.

Budget woes could force early release of inmates

By Abisalom Omolo and Ray Henry · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:48 p.m.

Lawmakers from California to Kentucky are trying to save money with a drastic and potentially dangerous budget-cutting proposal: releasing tens of thousands of convicts from prison, including drug addicts, thieves and even violent criminals.

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By Angus Shaw · Thursday, April 3,2008 12:05 a.m.

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, who helped broker peace in Northern Ireland but couldn’t survive a scandal over his collection of cash from businessmen, announced Wednesday he will resign. Ahern said at a surprise news conference he would step down May 6 after 11 years as Ireland’s leader. He denied ever receiving a corrupt payment but conceded that 18 months of growing criticism of his financial ethics had taken a toll on the effectiveness of his government.

Bush: Olympics not a political event

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Kenyan leader names rival prime minister in power-sharing agreement

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McCain calls for federal aid for homeowners

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Petraeus says he’s unlikely to call for another troop buildup in Iraq

Energy Department says gas prices could peak at $4 a gallon this spring

Iraq war commander calls for halt to US troop reductions

Housing, auto layoffs expected to be high as recession looms

Last run of Paris Olympic torch relay canceled following protests

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party demands recount of disputed election results

Audit planned as VA employees rack up $2.6 billion in credit card charges for veterans’ care

Obama and Clinton press for the youth vote in aging Pennsylvania

Bush, Putin disagree in final meeting

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Unemployment shoots up to highest point since September ‘05

Budget woes could force early release of inmates

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‘Ludicrous’: City council approves annexation amid resident concerns

2 killed in Ellettsville highway crash Thursday

IU researcher arrested, charged with smuggling E. coli into the U.S. from China without permit

No. 1 Indiana football set to face No. 9 Alabama in Rose Bowl

Indiana football signs OC Mike Shanahan to new contract