· Safe-haven law spotlights families' plight - Los Angeles Times
 CBS News | Safe-haven law spotlights families' plight Los Angeles Times - Thirty-five children have been abandoned in the state since passage of its unique safe-haven law. Lawmakers revised the law today, adding a 30-day age limit. Nebraska Revises Child Safe Haven Law lawmakers vote to limit safe-haven law |
· Florida Teen Live-Streams His Suicide Online - ABC News
 ABC News | Florida Teen Live-Streams His Suicide Online ABC News - By EMILY FRIEDMAN A Florida teenager who used a webcam to live-stream his suicide Wednesday was reportedly encouraged by other people on the Web site, authorities told ABCNews. Authorities: Florida Teen Commits Suicide Before Live Webcam Audience Florida teen commits suicide in front of webcam |
· Attorney General 'Very Alert' Morning After Collapse - ABC News
 BBC News | Attorney General 'Very Alert' Morning After Collapse ABC News - By PIERRE THOMAS, JASON RYAN and THERESA COOK US Attorney General Michael Mukasey had an "uneventful night" and is "very alert" this morning after he collapsed during a speech in Washington Thursday night, a Justice Department spokeswoman said today. Video: Bush: Mukasey Sounds Well Mukasey had fainting spell: official |
· Bush signs jobless benefits extension - The Associated Press
 Boston Globe | Bush signs jobless benefits extension The Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - With no end in sight to economic bad news, President George W. Bush on Friday ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach. Bush extends Michigan unemployment benefits by 13 weeks Florida’s unemployment rate hits 15-year high |
· Clinton Set to Be Nominated as Secretary of State (Update1) - Bloomberg
 NDTV.com | Clinton Set to Be Nominated as Secretary of State (Update1) Bloomberg - By Kim Chipman and Julianna Goldman Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Hillary Clinton is likely to be nominated for secretary of state after the Nov. 27 US Thanksgiving holiday, according to an aide to President-elect Barack Obama. Video: Hillary Will Get SOS Nom Soon Clinton nomination 'on track': Obama aide |
· US influence is on the decline, report says - Los Angeles Times
 Telegraph.co.uk | US influence is on the decline, report says Los Angeles Times - American intelligence agencies predict that China and India will cut into US clout over the next two decades. The report also sees an increase in terrorist violence. US global dominance 'set to wane' US global dominance 'set to wane' |
· 2nd Mass. politician charged with taking bribe - The Associated Press
 Boston Globe | 2nd Mass. politician charged with taking bribe The Associated Press - BOSTON (AP) - FBI agents arrested a Boston city council member Friday after he was allegedly videotaped taking a $1000 bribe from an undercover agent in an expanding investigation into corruption at City Hall and the Massachusetts Statehouse. Reaction: Turner's arrest elicits shock, disbelief Boston City Councilor arrested |
· South Bay temperatures in 70s for the weekend - San Jose Mercury News
 KAUZ | South Bay temperatures in 70s for the weekend San Jose Mercury News - By Lisa Fernandez The sun will shine down on the South Bay this weekend, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service. High winds chill North Georgia Get ready for some windy weather! |
· Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel - New York Times
 Calgary Herald | Democrats Oust Longtime Leader of House Panel New York Times - By JOHN M. BRODER WASHINGTON - Representative Henry A. Waxman wrested the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee from Representative John D. Dingell on Thursday in a coup that is expected to accelerate passage of energy, ... Rep. Henry A. Waxman's career  Comment by Frank O'Donnell President, Clean Air Watch |
· Prosecutors: Fort Dix Terror Plot Suspects Used Paintball Games to ... - FOXNews
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Prosecutors: Fort Dix Terror Plot Suspects Used Paintball Games to ... FOXNews - AP May 8, 2007: Eljvir Duka and Shain Duka, brothers accused of plotting to attack the Fort Dix Army Base. May 8, 2007: Eljvir Duka and Shain Duka, brothers accused of plotting to attack the Fort Dix Army Base. Fort Dix informant wraps up testimony Witness cites doubts on Ft. Dix charges |
· MTA Warns of Service Cuts and Fare Increases - New York Times
 New York Times Blogs | MTA Warns of Service Cuts and Fare Increases New York Times - By WILLIAM NEUMAN Deep cuts in subway, bus and commuter rail service could come as early as spring, followed by a double-digit rise in fares and tolls in June, transportation officials said on Thursday as they revealed a gloom-and-doom budget that came ... LIRR, LI Bus may face massive fare hikes, service cuts Metro Red Line to extend holiday hours |
· Loose Ends: Joe the Plumber's Records-Searcher Punished - ABC News
 The Associated Press | Loose Ends: Joe the Plumber's Records-Searcher Punished ABC News - The Columbus Dispatch reports that "Helen Jones-Kelley, director of the Department of Job and Family Services, will be placed on unpaid leave for one month in response to an inspector general's investigation. Report: Records search on Joe the Plumber improper Government watchdog: Joe the plumber unfairly targeted |
· NYC mayor fights $400 property tax rebates in court - Reuters
 New York Times | NYC mayor fights $400 property tax rebates in court Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was fighting the city council in court over whether he has the authority to withhold $400 property tax rebates that he says the city cannot afford. New York City housing chief Tino Hernandez is leaving post Bloomberg Softens Tone in Rebate Check Dispute |
· Fla. governor embraces college tuition increases - The Associated Press
 CollegeOTR | Fla. governor embraces college tuition increases The Associated Press - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Gov. Charlie Crist continued to veer away from his previous opposition to raising tuition with a proposal this week allowing for increases of up to 15 percent a year at all state universities. Tuition Increases at Florida Colleges Mean it's Time to get Thrifty Pennsylvania one of most expensive states for college |
· New Hampshire cutting budget by nearly $60 million - Forbes
New Hampshire cutting budget by nearly $60 million Forbes - By NORMA LOVE , 11.21.08, 11:53 AM EST New Hampshire is cutting its budget by nearly another $60 million, reducing spending on everything from school aid construction to overtime. Governor's spending cuts win quick approval Lynch proposes $57 million in budget cuts |
· Maine county region's lone McCain stronghold - Portsmouth Herald News
 FOXNews | Maine county region's lone McCain stronghold Portsmouth Herald News - By AP BANGOR, Maine - There are 65 counties in New England. Only one - Piscataquis County in northern Maine - went for Republican John McCain in the Nov. 4 presidential election. Disputed Senate ballots hold key to Minn. win Minnesota Recount Has Coleman Ahead By Only 136 Votes |
· FBI Releases Names of Suspects in Md. Bank Robbery - Washington Post
 Baltimore Sun | FBI Releases Names of Suspects in Md. Bank Robbery Washington Post - By Dan Morse The FBI this morning released the names of two of the three robbery suspects who Maryland police officers say led them on a four-county chase yesterday that included a shoot-out in a Montgomery County neighborhood. Suspect in Howard bank robbery captured Maryland Police Officer Shoots and Kills Robbery Suspect |
· Rule Would Discount Warming as Risk Factor - Washington Post
 BBC News | Rule Would Discount Warming as Risk Factor Washington Post - By Juliet Eilperin The Bush administration is finalizing changes to the Endangered Species Act that would ensure that federal agencies would not have to take global warming into account when assessing risks to imperiled plants and animals. Bush to relax endangered species regulations Comment by M. Reed Hopper Principal Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation |
· Former Texas AG Jim Mattox dies at 65 - Houston Chronicle
 News 8 Austin | Former Texas AG Jim Mattox dies at 65 Houston Chronicle - By JANET ELLIOTT AP Jim Mattox served in Congress before winning two terms as Texas attorney general in the 1980s. AUSTIN - Jim Mattox, the self-styled "people's lawyer" who took on major corporations during eight years as Texas attorney general, ... Jim Mattox, The People’s Lawyer Jim Mattox, former Texas AG, lawmaker, 'people's lawyer' dies at 65 |
· Former Legislative Aide Pleads Guilty - New York Times
 TPMMuckraker | Former Legislative Aide Pleads Guilty New York Times - By AP Trevor L. Blackann, a former legislative aide to two Missouri Republicans, Senator Christopher S. Bond and Representative Roy Blunt, pleaded guilty to hiding thousands of dollars of gifts from lobbyists. Former Congress aide pleads guilty to hiding gifts Bond aide pleads guilty in lobbying case |
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