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Afghan governor survives assassination bid
The governor of the volatile Afghan province of Kandahar survived an assassination attempt when a bomb targeting his convoy exploded as he headed for Friday prayers.
Lobbyists pushed off advisory panels
Hundreds, if not thousands, of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of an initiative by the Obama administration to curb K Street's influence, experts say.
Black Friday holiday shopping kicks off
America's retailers are ushering in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season with expanded hours and deep discounts on everything from toys to TVs to lure crowds of shoppers.
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No. 3 Texas wins wild one vs. Texas A&M
Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.
Polanski set to be released on bail
The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.
Drug-resistant H1N1 no major change in virus
Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with badly weakened immune systems does not seem to reflect a major change in the virus' susceptibility to the frontline drug, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners
Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts thought they were going to give thanks with pantry leftovers Thursday as their mission drew to a close, but found turkey dinners awaiting them.
Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.
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