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Alleged lottery theft victim wants to question officials

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Lawyers for Willis Willis have petitioned a state judge for authority to take the depositions of Gary Grief, Texas Lottery Commission deputy executive director, and Thomas Hanson, commission investigator.



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Judge tosses suit preventing Bolivar church demolition

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Several Port Bolivar parishioners vowed to abandon the Roman Catholic Church after the ruling.



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Harris County agrees to revisit idea of new jail

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Commissioners Court gave Harris County’s budget director the green light Tuesday to revive consideration of a 6 million downtown jail and booking center.



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Financial squeeze forces some schools to halt projects

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Districts have reported taking a much harder hit from the economic downturn than have municipalities, with some even halting construction of new campuses.



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Conservative concedes a 2nd time in NY House race – The Associated Press

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The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com
Conservative concedes a 2nd time in NY House race
The Associated Press
ALBANY, NY — The Conservative Party candidate conceded a race in upstate New York for a US House of Representatives seat for the second time Tuesday, saying he doesn't have enough votes. Last week, Doug Hoffman withdrew his election night concession to
Hoffman admits defeat in Congress racePlattsburgh Press Republican
Christian Right Playing Big Role in Challenging Establishment GOP CandidatesU.S. News & World Report
Hoffman Accepts Defeat (Again) »New York Daily News
WPTZ.com -CQPolitics.com -The Hill
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Poll: More Americans growing skeptical of global warming – Washington Post

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ABC News
Poll: More Americans growing skeptical of global warming
Washington Post
The percentage of Americans who believe global warming is happening has dipped from 80 to 72 percent in the past year, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, even as a majority still support a national cap on greenhouse
POLL: Fewer Republicans and Conservatives Believe Global Warming Is HappeningABC News
GOP doubts grow on global warmingBoston Globe
Poll: Fewer Americans Believe Global Warming Is HappeningThe Washington Independent

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Pentagon investigators visit Fort Hood

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Two former Pentagon officials, Togo West and Vernon Clark, were appointed to lead the 45-day review of the 13 killings on Nov. 15.



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Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming Soon – Voice of America

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Globe and Mail
Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming Soon
Voice of America
US president says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Mr. Obama says he will explain his decision to the American people after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend "I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear
U.S. not expecting quick Afghan troop hikes by alliesReuters
Mark Sedwill, Kabul's British Ambassador, agrees more troops are neededTimes Online
Barack Obama to send 34000 more troops to AfghanistanTelegraph.co.uk
guardian.co.uk -AFP -BBC News
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Shuttle crews say goodbye to ISS, prepare to detach

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The men — six on the shuttle and five on the station — parted company with handshakes. “Good luck” and “nice trip to the ground, guys” filled the airwaves.



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HPD: Woman reports that four break in to kill husband

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Police say the woman reported that the men kicked in the door at about 10 a.m. today on East 34th Street before the shooting.



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