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Suspect Asked For Advice On Going To Fight Muslims

Last Updated: 9:25 AM 11/07/09
A Muslim leader says the Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood asked him for advice on what he should tell soldiers who had concerns about going to fight Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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House Opens Debate On Historic Health Bill

Last Updated: 9:19 AM 11/07/09
The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.

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Ida Returns To Tropical Storm Strength

Last Updated: 9:19 AM 11/07/09
Ida has become a tropical storm again, with top winds of 45 mph (72 kph), as it swirls in the Caribbean on a track that could bring it to the U.S. Gulf Coast next week.

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