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Moderate Democrat boosts Senate health bill
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats said on Friday he would vote to start the chamber's healthcare debate, bolstering the chances for a broad reform bill one day before its first crucial test.
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November 20th, 2009
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U.S. to drop charges against one Blackwater guard
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Justice Department prosecutors asked a federal judge on Friday to dismiss the charges against one of five Blackwater security guards accused of killing 14 unarmed Iraqi civilians in a 2007 shooting in Baghdad.
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November 20th, 2009
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Swine flu may have hit one peak; more to come
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The pandemic of swine flu may be hitting a peak in the Northern Hemisphere, global health officials said on Friday, but they cautioned it was far from over.
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November 20th, 2009
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Video: The Rewind: Palin, Obama on the Road
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The Weekly Rewind: Cali Carlin reports on this week's top stories including Sarah Palin's media tour for her new book "Going Rogue" and President Obama's trip to Asia.
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November 20th, 2009
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New guidelines push back age for Pap smears
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Women in the United States should start cervical cancer screening at age 21 and most do not need an annual Pap smear, according to new guidelines issued on Friday that aim to reduce the risk of unnecessary treatment.
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November 20th, 2009
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