Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thursday's Top News: The Afghanistan War Reaches a Milestone - and Keeps Going

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The Afghanistan War Reaches a Milestone — and Keeps Going

By Tony Karon

The longest war in U.S. history has been extended by at least four years, but faces a growing obstacle in local public opinion that opposes further fighting

Hammered: What Punishment Will Tom DeLay Get?

By Hilary Hylton / Austin

The former House Majority Leader was stunned at his guilty verdict for money laundering but he is unlikely to get the maximum penalty

Pilgrim's Progress: Shaking Up the Turkey Dinner Tradition

By Josh Ozersky

Forget the obligatory Butterball. New trends are making Thanksgiving a movable feast

Irish Austerity: Can the Government Last the Course?

By Pamela Duncan / Donegal

With Ireland reeling from the announcement of harsh spending cuts and a U-turn on the bailout, a byelection on Thursday could foreshadow the ouster of the government in a national vote early next year

Rules Set for Oil-Spill Settlement. Are They Fair?

By Bryan Walsh

There are people who have tougher jobs in the world, like sergeants in Afghanistan or maybe the coach of the 76ers. But Kenneth Feinberg doesn't have it easy

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The Eternal City's Residents Fight Graffiti

By Stephan Faris

Volunteers have taken on the challenge of ridding the city's walls of graffiti, doing what their leaders can't [EM] or won't [EM] do. The Eternal City's residents join a fight against grime

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