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Jobless rate becomes Obama’s new reality

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WASHINGTON — For months he had warned it was coming but that didn’t ease the political shockwaves for President Barack Obama when unemployment topped 10 percent.

Abbas’ move to step down reflects Palestinian despair

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JERUSALEM — By saying he wants to step down as president, Mahmoud Abbas has highlighted a deep Palestinian despair rooted in decades of failed peace initiatives and fruitless violence.

Honduran political sides split on plan

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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras— Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says a deal that could have returned him to power is defunct. Roberto Micheletti, who took power after a coup, says the same deal has been successfully accomplished.

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Nov 5President Obama met with more than 400 leaders of Indian tribes...

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Nov 4The Oklahoman's Mark Green talks about Tuesday's state election...

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Rep. Boren's telephoned town hall

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Oct 29Congressman Dan Boren and John Sullivan talk about the new proposed...



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Oklahoma college students protest abortion disclosure bill

A group, consisting mostly of college students upset with an anti-abortion measure that legislators approved this year, pledged Friday during a...

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Rep. Boren's telephoned town hall

Oct 30 Chris Casteel talks about Rep. Dan Boren's telephone town hall meeting. Boren speaks...

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Decision day for health care in the House 1 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency....
Vote on health care could face delay 10 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — House Democrats acknowledged they don’t yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote...
Investigators raid ACORN for records 10 hr ago | Add a comment NEW ORLEANS — Investigators are searching the New Orleans offices of the activist group ACORN in connection with embezzlement and tax fraud allegations. Assistant Attorney General David...
Putnam City officials are urging residents to vote for bond issue 10 hr ago | Add a comment WARR ACRES — Putnam City School District officials said passing a proposed $80.6 million bond issue Tuesday will set the district on a new path of achievement. Superintendent Paul Hurst...
Norman council discusses 2 bonds 10 hr ago | Add a comment NORMAN — City council members are looking at two bond propositions for voters to consider in March, one to pay for an outdoor early-warning system and the other to fund street repairs and...
Oklahoma college students protest abortion disclosure bill 11 hr ago | Add a comment A group, consisting mostly of college students upset with an anti-abortion measure that legislators approved this year, pledged Friday during a rally at the state Capitol to be more informed about...

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