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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. CNN.com McChrystal: Taliban ranks weakening December 9, 2009 at 9:31 pm Rank-and-file Taliban fighters in Afghanistan are tired and weakening, with some making offers to drop out of the conflict, the top U.S. commander there said. Source: Zelaya seeks safe passage out December 9, 2009 at 8:53 pm Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya, who has been holed up in the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital since September 21, has asked the de facto government for safe conduct to Mexico, a top Honduran government official told CNN en Español. Student funeral fuels Venezuela protest December 9, 2009 at 8:12 pm Mourners in the western Venezuelan state of Tachira on Wednesday laid to rest the body of a university student who was shot dead while participating in a student protest. Two health care bills grow further apart December 9, 2009 at 4:36 pm Senate Democratic leaders announced they've reached "broad agreement" on a package of provisions to replace the public option, a move that means their version of the health care bill is morphing into something that looks less and less like the House version. Pakistan holds 5 men missing from U.S. December 9, 2009 at 4:29 pm Five people arrested in Pakistan had been reported missing in the United States, and police are confident they were planning terrorist acts, a Pakistani police official told CNN. Baghdad hit again, day after 127 killed December 9, 2009 at 3:56 pm Four people are killed in two blasts in Iraq's capital, a day after a string of suicide bombings kill nearly 130 people and injure more than 400 in attacks on government buildings, a neighborhood and a commercial district. 'Crashers' stood out years ago December 9, 2009 at 3:39 pm I confess, I've met Tareq and Michaele Salahi. How is Obama being viewed in Europe? December 9, 2009 at 3:28 pm Few American presidents have been greeted with the enthusiasm Europe demonstrated for Barack Obama on his election. In part, it was a reaction against his predecessor -- George W. Bush was never loved in the EU -- but there was also the feeling that Obama was a genuine multilateralist. Stress may visibly harm kids' brains December 9, 2009 at 3:19 pm Psychological trauma isn't just mental -- it may leave a visible trace in a child's brain, scientists say. Apple expels 1,000 apps after scam December 9, 2009 at 2:47 pm Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications. Petraeus: Afghanistan success possible December 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm Coalition forces can attain "success" in Afghanistan, but violence will likely increase as the approved troop surge moves forward in stabilizing the war-torn country, a top U.S. commander told a Senate committee Wednesday. Fence rises at home where 11 bodies discovered December 9, 2009 at 2:04 pm A fence will surround an Ohio home where the remains of 11 women were found, a judge has ruled. Homeowner Anthony Sowell faces multiple charges in the case. Reality TV star wins custody battle December 9, 2009 at 12:36 pm Jesse James, reality TV star husband of Sandra Bullock, has won the latest battle in the ongoing custody feud he's had with his ex-wife, Janine Lindemulder. Poor nations angry over leaked climate papers December 9, 2009 at 12:20 pm A climate negotiator for poor nations attacked the West over the leak of a draft climate agreement. TSA employees put on leave for online security breach December 9, 2009 at 12:16 pm Action has been taken against workers involved in posting a TSA screening manual on the Internet, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said. Not guilty plea in Mumbai attacks December 9, 2009 at 12:14 pm David Headley, the Chicago, Illinois,man accused of involvement in terror plots in India and Denmark, pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Source: Gisele Bündchen has a boy December 9, 2009 at 12:12 pm There's another Brady in the bunch. Giant iceberg spotted off Australia December 9, 2009 at 11:39 am A massive iceberg -- more than twice the size of New York's Manhattan island -- is drifting slowly toward Australia, scientists said Wednesday. Obama to pick up Nobel Peace Prize December 9, 2009 at 11:34 am President Obama -- fighting wars in two countries -- will arrive in Norway on Thursday to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. Unmanned research sub crosses ocean December 9, 2009 at 11:25 am A U.S.-built, unmanned mini-submarine on an ocean research mission has successfully crossed the North Atlantic by gliding on underwater currents, U.S. officials said Wednesday in Spain, where they came to retrieve it. Intriguing: Senator writes holiday song December 9, 2009 at 9:35 am Van T. Barfoot UPDATE: The retired Army colonel and Medal of Honor winner will be allowed to keep his 21-foot flagpole in the front yard of his suburban Richmond, Virginia, home, where he raised, lowered and folded the flag each day, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Barfoot's homeowners' association had demanded that he remove the pole and had threatened the 90-year-old with legal action. Winter storm crashes across U.S. December 9, 2009 at 9:03 am People across much of the United States braced for more havoc Wednesday from a strong winter storm that was bringing blizzard conditions to some areas and rain and high winds to others. Opinion: Stop child abuse in schools December 9, 2009 at 8:48 am All Cedric wanted was lunch. What's the future of independent AOL? December 9, 2009 at 8:35 am It was a mammoth deal that, in the heady days of the dotcom boom, seemed like a perfect union. White House lauds health care deal December 9, 2009 at 7:42 am The White House is praising a deal reached by Democrats on the public option portion of the Senate health care bill. Twitter creator unveils new venture December 9, 2009 at 6:06 am Twitter creator Jack Dorsey Wednesday gave the first public demonstration of his hotly-anticipated latest venture -- a device to allow credit card payments by cell phone -- and revealed it would be given away for free. Group: Blacks treated with 'disregard' December 9, 2009 at 1:57 am A group of prominent African-Americans has challenged Cuba's race record, accusing the island nation of harassing its black citizens and cracking down on civil rights activists. Native Americans are offered $1.4 billion for lost funds December 8, 2009 at 11:21 pm Thousands of American Indians would receive as much as $1,000 each if they accept $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit over government mismanagement of tribal lands.   This email was sent to laurensantoso@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.