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...Washington Unemployment Soars With more than 500,000 cuts in November and December, the U.S. lost 2.6 million jobs in 2008, led by layoffs in manufacturing, construction and retail. It was the highest figure since 1945. Unemployment stood at 7.2%, with 11.1 million Americans out of work. Financial markets around the world tumbled after the news--viewed as another sign that the U.S. recession appeared no closer to ending--while President-elect Barack Obama said he would move quickly after taking office to pass a stimulus plan...
...Israeli people have the right to defend themselves against those who employ terrorist tactics. Yet given the painful history of the humanitarian crimes against the Jewish people, it saddens me to see the disproportionate response by Israel in dealing with the situation in Gaza. Israel should hold to the highest standards of human rights and fairness. Instead, in my view, it practices bullying tactics. The Israelis should be careful that they do not become what they seek to defend themselves against. Greg Bergh, CAPE TOWN...
...recognize the excellence in this extraordinary African American elected to the highest office of the land,” she said. “The day comes with a lot of hopes and feelings and sweat and the blood of millions of people...
...play as a fifth-year student on the basketball team at the Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Mass. From there, he hoped to apply to an American university.“That’s why I was playing basketball 100 percent and going to school at the highest level I could,” he says.Yelbi is hesitant to discuss details of his time at Notre Dame. He says that he prefers to focus on his life after entering the HSHS. But Ganong says that at Notre Dame, Yelbi received little support for his college aspirations...
Palin, Sarah •highest percentage increase in the teenage birthrate occurs in state governed...