11/17 Yahoo! News: Top Stories

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Yahoo! News: Top Stories - Top Stories Britain's Brown defends Afghan role (AFP) November 17, 2009 at 12:30 am AFP - Foreign forces in Afghanistan are "disrupting and disabling" Al-Qaeda's leadership, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, in a strong defence of Britain's involvement in the conflict. China, US to tackle trade disputes, says Hu (AFP) November 16, 2009 at 11:53 pm AFP - China and the United States will work to resolve commercial disputes and jointly oppose trade protectionism, President Hu Jintao said in Beijing after talks with visiting US counterpart Barack Obama. The semifinals are on! 4 compete on `Dancing' (AP) November 16, 2009 at 11:32 pm AP - Mya is tops among semifinalists on "Dancing with the Stars." Ravens, Browns scoreless after first quarter (AP) November 16, 2009 at 9:36 pm AP - Baltimore's Steve Hauschka pushed a 36-yard field goal wide left with 4:44 left in the first quarter, leaving Monday night's game scoreless between the Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Bangladeshi conjoined twins separated in Australia (AFP) November 16, 2009 at 9:32 pm AFP - Conjoined Bangladeshi twins have been successfully separated after marathon surgery and both are "very well", the head of Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital said on Tuesday. Man carrying $600 pinched for alleged pencil theft (AP) November 16, 2009 at 9:25 pm AP - Police have arrested a man after he allegedly stole a pencil from a Bellingham store even though he was carrying $600 in cash. The man, 44, was booked into the Whatcom County Jail after police learned he had an outstanding warrant from Everett. Obama in China grapples with economic strains (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 9:25 pm Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama wrangles over trade and currency policy with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with Iran and North Korea competing for attention at the summit of the two global powers. Obama announces jobs forum date, economic tour (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 9:24 pm Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a forum on job creation with U.S. business leaders on December 3 and then embark on a cross-country tour to discuss economic recovery, the White House said on Monday. Guantanamo detainee move not security risk: officials (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 9:22 pm Reuters - Moving detainees from Guantanamo Bay to a largely unused prison in this hamlet would create much-needed jobs, said officials who toured the rural prison on Monday, dismissing widespread concern about risks to security from America's sworn enemies and their allies. Palin talks politics, family ahead of book release (AP) November 16, 2009 at 9:16 pm AP - Sarah Palin wouldn't reveal her political plans for 2012 in an interview with Barbara Walters, but when asked whether she'd play a major role replied that "if people will have me, I will." Fed eyes dollar drop, but hews to low-rate pledge (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 8:54 pm Reuters - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a rare comment on the U.S. dollar's value, on Monday acknowledged the currency's slump was causing some prices to rise, but said other factors restraining inflation were winning the day. Soldier mom refuses deployment to care for baby (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:50 pm AP - An Army cook and single mom may face criminal charges after she skipped her deployment flight to Afghanistan because, she said, no one was available to care for her infant son while she was overseas. Security threats inside and out for 9/11 trial (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:07 pm AP - Hot sauce and a comb were all an al-Qaida suspect in New York needed to nearly kill one of his guards nine years ago. The bloody episode suggests that security worries in bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other 9/11 suspects to trial here could be just as big inside the courthouse as outside. Obama says world urgently watching US-China talks (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:06 pm AP - President Barack Obama declared Monday the world is urgently watching for a "meeting of the minds" between the U.S. and China as he meets with President Hu Jintao on the globe's biggest issues — climate change, economic recession, nuclear proliferation and more. NC searchers find body of missing 5-year-old girl (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:06 pm AP - For a week, authorities feverishly searched for a 5-year-old girl across central North Carolina, only to find her body Monday off a rural road following accusations the girl's mother offered her for sex. Bishops' assert moral duty in health care debate (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:06 pm AP - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops defended their involvement in the health care debate, saying Monday that church leaders have a duty to the nation and God to raise moral concerns on any issue, including on abortion rights and coverage for the poor. New U.S. guidelines: routine mammograms start at 50 (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 7:06 pm Reuters - Sweeping new U.S. breast cancer guidelines released on Monday recommend against routine mammograms for women in their 40s, but several groups immediately rebelled against the recommendations. New advice: Skip mammograms in 40s, start at 50 (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:04 pm AP - Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position. UN: Once-secret Iran nuke plant to start in 2011 (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:04 pm AP - Iranian construction of a previously secret uranium enrichment site is at an advanced stage, with high-tech equipment already in place at the fortified facility ahead of its 2011 startup, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report Monday. Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on supply mission (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:04 pm AP - With 100 Internet-savvy NASA fans cheering on the shuttle and churning out constant Twitter updates, Atlantis sailed smoothly into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station. Pats' Belichick defends decision to go for it (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:03 pm AP - Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots stunning loss. The coach hailed as one of the NFL's best was a target of columnists, talk radio callers and two of his former players. Why, they all wondered, did he gamble with a six-point lead and just over two minutes to go against the Indianapolis Colts? Obama presses Internet freedoms in China (AFP) November 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm AFP - US President Barack Obama Monday pushed for an unshackled Internet and expanded political freedoms, seeking to get around China's media curbs with a webcast town hall event in booming Shanghai. U.N.: Once-secret Iran nuke plant to start in 2011 (AP) November 16, 2009 at 6:18 pm AP - Iranian construction of a previously secret uranium enrichment site is at an advanced stage, with high-tech equipment already in place at the fortified facility ahead of its 2011 startup, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report Monday. Already had the flu? You may have H1N1 protection (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 5:10 pm Reuters - People who have had repeated flu infections -- or repeated flu vaccines -- may have some protection against the new pandemic swine influenza, U.S. researchers said on Monday. One in seven Americans short of food (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 5:08 pm Reuters - More than 49 million Americans -- one in seven -- struggled to get enough to eat in 2008, the highest total in 14 years of a federal survey on "food insecurity," the U.S. government said Monday. New advice: Skip mammograms in 40s, start at 50 (AP) November 16, 2009 at 5:04 pm AP - Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position. Bishops' leader defends role in health care debate (AP) November 16, 2009 at 4:16 pm AP - The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops said Monday that church leaders have a duty to the nation and God to raise moral concerns in the debate over health care, whether the issue is abortion rights or coverage for the poor. Mistress' diary: Mussolini was fierce anti-Semite (AP) November 16, 2009 at 4:11 pm AP - Benito Mussolini was a fierce anti-Semite, who proudly said that his hatred for Jews preceded Adolf Hitler's and vowed to "destroy them all," according to previously unpublished diaries by the Fascist dictator's longtime mistress. Gunmen kill 13 men execution style west of Baghdad (AP) November 16, 2009 at 4:00 pm AP - Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms abducted and killed 13 people whose bodies were found Monday with gunshot wounds to the head, including a local leader of Iraq's largest Sunni party, which once helped fight al-Qaida. Pats' Belichick defends decision to go for it (AP) November 16, 2009 at 3:47 pm AP - Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts. Man carrying $600 pinched for alleged pencil theft (AP) November 16, 2009 at 3:29 pm AP - Police have arrested a man after he allegedly stole a pencil from a Bellingham store even though he was carrying $600 in cash. The man, 44, was booked into the Whatcom County Jail after police learned he had an outstanding warrant from Everett. Bernanke watching dollar drop closely (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 3:12 pm Reuters - The U.S. central bank is monitoring the declining value of the dollar closely as part of its commitment to both jobs growth and price stability, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday. Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen" (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm Reuters - Sarah Palin said a run for the White House in 2012 is "not on my radar screen right now" as the Republican carefully did not close the door to a possible candidacy in an interview that launched her big book tour. Coghlan is NL Rookie of Year, Bailey wins AL award (AP) November 16, 2009 at 2:02 pm AP - Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner. Palin tells Winfrey she prays for Levi Johnston (AP) November 16, 2009 at 1:33 pm AP - Sarah Palin says it's "a bit heartbreaking" to see the road the father of her grandson has taken. Jackson's sister blames doctor for Michael's death (AP) November 16, 2009 at 12:04 pm AP - Janet Jackson blames Dr. Conrad Murray for her brother Michael's death. Millions will have to repay part of tax credit (AP) November 16, 2009 at 11:38 am AP - More than 15 million taxpayers could unexpectedly owe taxes when they file their federal returns next spring because the government was too generous with their new Making Work Pay tax credit. US Library of Congress to honor Paul McCartney (AP) November 16, 2009 at 11:25 am AP - The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. U.S. "would veto" Palestinian state move: Senators (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 11:01 am Reuters - The United States would veto a Palestinian declaration of statehood in the United Nations Security Council, U.S. senators visiting Israel said Monday. Gadhafi seeks converts among Italian women (AP) November 16, 2009 at 10:22 am AP - Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, in Rome to attend a U.N. summit on world hunger, has hosted a soiree with some 200 young Italian women and tried to persuade them to convert to Islam. Court won't hear complaint about Redskins name (AP) November 16, 2009 at 10:12 am AP - The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive. Iran revelation could mean more secret sites: IAEA (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 9:55 am Reuters - Iran's belated revelation of a second uranium enrichment site raises concern about possible further secret nuclear sites in the country, according to a U.N. nuclear watchdog report on Monday obtained by Reuters. Rocket attack kills five Afghan civilians (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 9:49 am Reuters - Five civilians were killed and 28 wounded when Taliban insurgents fired three rockets into a busy market in northeastern Afghanistan Monday, Afghan police said. Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October (AP) November 16, 2009 at 8:51 am AP - Retail sales rose more than expected in October, but the gain largely reflected a big rebound in auto sales. Jellyfish swarm northward in warming world (AP) November 16, 2009 at 8:37 am AP - A blood-orange blob the size of a small refrigerator emerged from the dark waters, its venomous tentacles trapped in a fishing net. Within minutes, hundreds more were being hauled up, a pulsating mass crowding out the catch of mackerel and sea bass. U.N. urges climate deal to fight "devastating" hunger (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 8:22 am Reuters - The United Nations said on Monday that a climate change deal in Copenhagen next month is crucial to fighting global hunger, which Brazil's president described as "the most devastating weapon of mass destruction." Shuttle mission to extend life of space station (Reuters) November 16, 2009 at 7:47 am Reuters - The space shuttle Atlantis was poised for launch on Monday on one of the final missions to outfit the International Space Station so it can remain flying long after the shuttles are retired. GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress (AP) November 16, 2009 at 7:38 am AP - General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. AP IMPACT: Kenyans recruited to fight in Somalia (AP) November 16, 2009 at 6:50 am AP - The recruits assembled by moonlight at a watering hole. Hundreds of boys and young Kenyan men were herded onto trucks, which were covered with heavy canvas and driven through the night. AP Poll: Fine print in health care prompts worries (AP) November 16, 2009 at 6:17 am AP - What's it going to cost me?   This email was sent to iwankurniawan999@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.