A man says he's been contacted by the family of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan and that they asked him to serve as his lawyer. Retired Col. John Galligan says he's hoping to meet with alleged Fort Hood shooter Hasan soon. (Nov. 9) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Reports say GM may have to close as many as 1700 dealerships as part of a reorginazation aimed at keeping the auto giant alive. One auto dealer says it has been a tough year, but he sees hope on the horizon. (April 16) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The lights on the Vatican's Christmas tree were switched on during a ceremony in St. Peter's Square. The 100-foot tree has come from the forests of the Ardennes in the Wallonia region of Belgium. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Admiral Mike Mullen, America's top military official, voiced concern about Iran's influence in the region. His comments came after Iranian forces seized an oil well in a disputed border region in southern Iraq. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A large earthquake has damaged property and left people injured in Taiwan's capital of Taipei. Local TV reports say at least four people had minor injuries, most resulting from falling debris. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Saturday December 19th: A victory for Obama's health overhaul plan, East Coast walloped by wintry storm, Travel tie-ups in the U.K. and doctors start removing needles from Brazilian toddler. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A blizzard-like storm rocked the Mid-Atlantic, causing a day of travel woes. The storm shut down most of the region's air travel and made driving conditions a nightmare for motorists. (Dec. 20) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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Shoppers Brave Snow Storm for Last Minute Items and Santa Talk
This last Saturday of shopping before Christmas is usually one of the busiest days of the year for stores, but crowds at malls along the East Coast are sparse. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama calls the climate agreement reached in Copenhagen a breakthrough for action, but says more must be done to actually achieve significant reductions in global warming pollution. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama applauded the efforts of Senate Democrats who have worked to get the 60 votes his heath care reform package needs for passage. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The snow storm socking the East Coast has buried Washington, DC under at least 8 inches of snow so far. The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the city and forecasters warn conditions could worsen. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Interstate 26 was a virtual parking lot after inches of snow made driving conditions there too hazardous for many drivers to handle. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A holdout no more, Sen. Ben Nelson agreed Saturday to provide the 60th and deciding vote for sweeping health care legislation in the Senate. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
In the Republican radio address, Sen. John McCain warned that rushing through legislation now would do more harm than good. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A wintry storm that's slammed the East Coast has dumped about 8 inches so far on the nation's capital. While, some people are outdoors loving the weather, many motorists aren't so pleased with it. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama says, "for the first time, there is a clear majority in the Senate that's willing to stand up to the insurance lobby and embrace lasting health insurance reforms." (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The White House is living up to its name on Saturday as it gets covered in a massive snow storm that his slamming the East Coast, and more dump close to two feet on the presidential grounds. (Dec. 19) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A seven-year-old boy remains in the hospital after suffering severe abuse allegedly at the hands of his caregiver. That woman has now been charged with attempted murder and is being held on $1.5 million bond. (Dec. 18) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Coast Guard says a Massachusetts-based lobster boat, disabled 200 miles southeast of Nantucket, is being towed to safety hopefully before a major winter storm hits the region. The 77-foot boat is expected to reach the coast Saturday morning. (Dec. 18) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Los Angeles police have released two new composite sketches of a man believed to have killed at least 11 people since 1985. The sketches use age-enhancement techniques to show how the man dubbed the "Grim Sleeper" might look today. (Dec. 18) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A major storm moving up the Atlantic Coast on the last shopping weekend before Christmas threatened to shut down much of the region as officials warned of up to 20 inches of snow and significant power outages. (Dec. 18) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama said the United States, China and several other countries reached an "unprecedented breakthrough" to curb greenhouse gas emissions after a frenzied day of diplomacy at the U.N. climate talks. (Dec. 18) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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