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         <title>Wal-Mart employee trampled to death</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>In a rush for holiday bargains on Black Friday, a temporary Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death in a New York store. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/business/29walmart.html?scp=1&sq=wal%20mart%20death&st=cse">New York Times</a> reports that county police were called in at 3:30 for crowd control. </p>

<p>At 4:55, about 2000 shoppers couldnâ€™t be held back any longer and they shattered the doors and pushed through the openings. </p>

<p>Jdimytai Damour, 34, was crushed and killed by the stampede. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/29/black.friday.death/index.html">CNN</a> reports that the union that represents retail workers says that the death could have been prevented.  </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/29/black.friday.death/index.html">CNN</a> also reports that the union is calling for an investigation to see that Damourâ€™s family sees justice. <br />
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         <title>Death toll in India terrorist attacks uncertain</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/29/india.attacks/index.html">CNN</a> reports that at the end of the terrorist attacks in India, the death toll stood at 183.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/world/asia/30mumbai.html?_r=1&hp">New York Times</a> reports that after the standoff ended at the Taj Mahal Palace & Hotel Tower ended the death toll was at 172. Officials were waiting for exact body counts. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/29/india.attacks/index.html">CNN</a> reports that R.R. Patil, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state said that they thought the terrorists planned to kill 5,000 people. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/world/asia/30mumbai.html?_r=1&hp">New York Times</a> reports that in 2007, a report to Parliament suggested that the countryâ€™s shores were inadequately protected from infiltration from the sea. </p>

<p>Both articles suggest that tension between India and Pakistan is high. <br />
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         <title>Protests threaten Bangkok government</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Police in Bangkok prepared for an anti-government protest on Monday that the demonstrators promised as their final showdown.</p>

<p>According to the <a href="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/23/asia/AS-Thailand-Political-Unrest.php">International Herald Tribune</a>, parliament is considering rewriting the constitution which has caused the demonstrators, who call themselves Peopleâ€™s Alliance for Democracy, to plan to block the gates of parliament. </p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/23/thailand.unrest.ap/index.html">CNN</a>, the issue is no longer about rewriting the constitution, rather lawmakers will debate legislation related to an upcoming summit.</p>

<p>Area schools were closed and animals at a local zoo secured as police put up barricades. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:43:03 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Klan group pays $2.5 million to teen</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A white supremacist Ku Klux Klan group was ordered to pay $2.5 million in damages to a 16-year-old boy who they mistakenly thought was an illegal Latino immigrant. </p>

<p>The teen was severely beaten in 2006 and the Klansmen served two years in prison. </p>

<p>Friday, an all-white jury found that the Imperial Klans of America and its founder wrongfully targeted Jordan Gruver. </p>

<p>The Southern Poverty Law Center represented Gruver and says that they plan to seize the grand wizardâ€™s, Ron Edwards, property that serves as Klan headquarters. </p>

<p>The I<a href="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/15/america/NA-US-Klan-Sued.php">nternational Herald Tribune</a> reports that Edwards plans to appeal the verdict. <br />
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CNN</a> reports that the 2006 attack happened at the Meade County Fair in Brandenberg, Kentucky while the Klan was on a recruiting mission. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:28:19 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Protests span the country, MN included</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Gay marriage ban protests spanned across the country on Saturday, including in cities around Minnesota.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/15/same.sex.marriage/index.html">CNN </a>reports that in lower Manhattan, protesters stood behind barricades and held signs.</p>

<p>In Los Angeles, demonstrators were met with counter-demonstrators.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/34520684.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUqEiaDUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU">Star Tribune</a> reports that demonstrations were held in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.</p>

<p>Proposition 8, which overturned the May ruling of legalizing same-sex marriage, seems to have triggered the cross-country demonstrations. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:46:58 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>23 missing in Kashmir bridge collapse</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A newly constructed bridge collapsed Sunday morning in Indian Kashmir, sending at least two dozen people into the river.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/16/kashmir.bridge.collapse/index.html">CNN</a> reports that at least 23 workers were feared dead while <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081116/wl_afp/indiakashmiraccidentbridge_081116115410">Yahoo News </a>reports that five people were killed and 18 are missing. </p>

<p>Two people were found in the river, which is swollen from recent rain and snowfall. </p>

<p>Most of the dead and missing were workers involved in construction or local bridge users. </p>

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081116/wl_afp/indiakashmiraccidentbridge_081116115410">Yahoo News</a> reports that the bridge was to open later this month and that construction related accidents are common in India.  <br />
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         <title>8-year-old boy taught to use guns</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Police have found that the man killed by his 8-year-old son had consulted a priest about whether his son should be allowed to learn to use firearms. </p>

<p>The boy shot and killed his father, Vincent Romero, 29 and his fatherâ€™s co-worker and roommate, Timothy Romans, 39, inside their home.</p>

<p>According to CNN, Very Rev. John Paul Sauter said Romero wanted to teach his son to hunt, while the boyâ€™s mother wanted him to stick with a BB gun. </p>

<p>The St. Johnâ€™s Police Chief said that he didnâ€™t think that the killings were spur of the moment and that something must have triggered the boyâ€™s aggression. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/08/child.charged.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview">CNN </a>also reports that a psychological evaluation was ordered by a judge and that under Arizona law, anyone 8 and older can have charges filed. </p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27600105/">MSNBC,</a> most people in the community knew of the Romero family<br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:35:35 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>China announces economic stimulus plan</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>China proposed a $586 billion economic stimulus package on Sunday in an attempt to revive some of the economic slowdown. </p>

<p>Chinaâ€™s Cabinet approved a plan to invest in national infrastructure and social welfare by the end of 2010.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/world/asia/10china.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">New York Times </a>reports that some of the money will go to constructing new railways, subways, airports and rebuilding communities devastated by an earthquake in southwest China in the spring of 2008.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/BUSINESS/11/09/china.stimulus.package.ap/index.html">CNN </a>reports that beyond that, the money will be spent on health and education as well as low-cost housing. </p>

<p>The proposal was announced before President Hu Jintaoâ€™s trip to Washington for a global economy summit. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/world/asia/10china.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">New York Times</a> reports that Hu Jinato spoke with President-elect Barack Obama over the phone on a range of issues, including the economy. </p>

<p>China plans to help stabilize the global economy by looking inward and keeping one of the largest economies on track. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Package labeled &apos;anthrax&apos; sent to Pioneer Press</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The St. Paul newspaper The Pioneer Press received a small package on Saturday labeled â€œanthraxâ€?. </p>

<p>The package contained a CD with a picture of Gen. Colin Powell was labeled "Anthrax Shock and Awe Terror". A white, sugar-like package taped to the top labeled "Anthrax" and "Biohazard."</p>

<p>Initial tests determined that the white powder enclosed was sugar. </p>

<p>On Wednesday, a California man was arrested on suspicion of sending hoax letters with â€œanthraxâ€?. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/33699314.html?elr=KArks:DCiUnP::DE8c7PiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU">Star Tribune</a> reports that he had sent over 100 letters to media outlets, while the <a href="http://www.twincities.com/ci_10875150?nclick_check=1">Pioneer Press</a> didnâ€™t specify that it was only to media outlets but that letters were sent to over 120 envelopes. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:19:47 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Bush missing from campaign trail</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>President Bush has been notably out of the limelight when it comes to the campaign trail. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/02/bush.absent/index.html">CNN </a>reports that he has no public event scheduled and will be at Camp David from Friday until Monday. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/02/bush.absent/index.html">CNN</a> also reports that the White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said he is focusing on other activities like the economy. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/president/33691179.html?elr=KArks8c7PaP3E77K_3c::D3aDhUec7PaP3E77K_0c::D3aDhUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU">The Star Tribune</a> reports that since President Bush endorsed Sen. McCain in March, theyâ€™ve only appeared together for a total of 12 minutes.<br />
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CNN</a> reports that President Bushâ€™s approval rating is at 28, while the <a href="http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/president/33691179.html?elr=KArks8c7PaP3E77K_3c::D3aDhUec7PaP3E77K_0c::D3aDhUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU">Star Tribune </a>reports his rating at 26. <br />
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         <title>3000 year old Hebrew text found</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Archeologists are digging up a 3000-year-old city just 20 miles outside of Jerusalem where they found a piece of what appears to be the oldest known Hebrew text. </p>

<p>The fortress is from 10th century B.C., which the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/world/middleeast/30david.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=3000%20year%20old%20hebrew%20text&st=cse&oref=slogin&oref=slogin">New York Times</a> considers â€œthe most controversial period in the biblical archeology.â€? </p>

<p>This find could reshape the views people hold of the time that David ruled the Israelites.</p>

<p>The piece of pottery, says Professor Yosef Garfinkel of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is known as an ostracon. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/10/30/israel.ancient.text/index.html">CNN </a>reports that the piece of pottery is six square inches and has five lines of text, divided by black lines. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Leader of Mexican drug cartel arrested</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A senior member from the Tijuana-based Mexican drug cartel was arrested after a shootout. </p>

<p>Eduardo Arellano Felix, 52, was captured Saturday night across from the border city to San Diego, Calif. Kansas City.com reports that he was with his 11-year-old daughter. </p>

<p>CNN reports that Felix was one of the last wanted members of the trafficking organization that has been associated with the 400 people that have been killed in drug-related violence in Tijuana this year. </p>

<p>Felix was on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrationâ€™s Most Wanted List, with $5 million in rewards offered for his capture. </p>

<p>CNN reports that today, the â€œnotorious cartel is split into two factionsâ€?, one of which is headed by Felixâ€™s nephew. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:37:32 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>TV anchor dies from attack</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An Arkansas TV anchor died Saturday, days after being attacked in her Little Rock home. </p>

<p>Anne Pressly, 26, was found at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning and â€œunable to speak and suffering from massive brain swelling,â€? according to <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/10/25/tv.anchor.attack/index.html">CNN.com</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/10/25/tv.anchor.attack/index.html">CNN</a> reports that Presslyâ€™s purse was missing and that she may have been a victim of burglary. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/3263718/US-news-presenter-Anne-Pressly-dies-in-hospital-after-beating.html">Telegraph</a> reports that she had been hit repeatedly in the face, head and neck with a blunt instrument. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/3263718/US-news-presenter-Anne-Pressly-dies-in-hospital-after-beating.html">The Telegraph</a> also reports that on Saturday doctors reduced her sedatives and that the swelling in her brain had improved. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/10/25/tv.anchor.attack/index.html">CNN</a> reports that the station Pressly worked for, KATV, has established a $30,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of Presslyâ€™s attacker. <br />
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         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:29:45 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Senator killed in car crash</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A Pennsylvania state senator died Saturday after being injured in a head-on collision Friday. </p>

<p>Sen. James Rhoades, 66, and his wife, Mary, were taken to the hospital after their Cadillac collided head-on with a pickup truck. </p>

<p>The D<a href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081019/NEWS02/810190370">elaware Online</a> reports that, according to police, the accident happened at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening as Sen. Rhoades and his wife were on their way to a ceremony at a local school district that was honoring him for raising money.  </p>

<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/18/james.rhoades.ap/index.html">CNN.com </a>reports that Mary Rhoadesâ€™ injuries werenâ€™t believed to be life-threatening. </p>

<p>He represented Pennsylvaniaâ€™s coal country since 1981. </p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081019/NEWS02/810190370">Delaware Online</a> reports was the longtime chairman of the Senate Education Committee and is partially responsible for every education initiative in recent history and his "passing is a tremendous loss for Pennsylvania."</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:50:03 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Todd Palin making appearances in Northern MN</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Husband of Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is visiting Minn. this week.</p>

<p>His stops include Duluth, Grand Rapids, and Bemidji on Thursday and Thief River Falls and Moorhead on Friday. </p>

<p>McCainâ€™s Minnesota campaign says that the visit is targeting outdoor enthusiasts.</p>

<p>According to the Star Tribune and I<a href="http://www.in-forum.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=218412&freebie_check&CFID=102834433&CFTOKEN=69264499&jsessionid=883095c7a7563d40351c">n-Forum</a> news, Palin is traveling with his snowmobile racing partner, a native of Grand Rapids, Scott Davis. </p>

<p>In-Forum reports that Todd Palin self describes himself as Alaskaâ€™s â€œFirst Dudeâ€?. </p>

<p>Palin will be at the Scheels sporting goods store in Moorhead on Friday afternoon, according to <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=218412&freebie_check&CFID=102834433&CFTOKEN=69264499&jsessionid=883095c7a7563d40351c">In-Forum</a>, and the event is open to the public. <br />
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         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:36:28 -0600</pubDate>
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