Constitutional Provision Threatens Food Safety Bill

Over 380 million eggs were recalled earlier this year after being linked to salmonella poisoning

Can Republicans block the bill? 



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WikiLeaks Founder Assange Could Face Espionage Charges

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, could face criminal charges in the U.S.

For the feds, Julian Assange is public enemy number one.



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Miller Takes Alaska Senate Race To Court

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New lawsuit contests ballots.



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UC Fees Rise 8 Percent

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$800 hike comes day after 13 people were arrested during protests.



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Lawsuit Against Arianna Huffington Resembles Dispute Mark Zuckerberg Faced

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The Huffington Post is dealing with the same issue Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg faced several years ago.



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Obama Travels To Japan To End Asia Trip

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Low expectations for the final stop 



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Obama To Focus On Economy During Asia Trip

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Presiden't Obama leaves for Asia Friday. He is scheduled to visit four countries.



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Nancy Pelosi's Next Move Uncertain

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What's next for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after the Democrats lost control of the House in Tuesday's election?



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Anti-Obama Midterm Vote May Not Signal Disaster In 2012

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President Obama and Democrats may be able to run for office in 2012 with ease.



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Republican Voters Want Congress To Cut Spending, Just Not Expensive Programs

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A new poll shows an overwhelming amount of Republican voters want Congress to focus on spending cuts.



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GOP’s Chances Of Midterm Sweep Slipping

Control of the Senate outlook (NY Times).

Republicans now have a low of 16 percent to win control of the Senate.  



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NPR Host Fired Over Comments On Muslims

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NPR correspondent Juan Williams said he gets worried when he sees a Muslim.



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Brown V. Whitman: The Biggest Battle Candidates Will Face Is Getting Voters To The Polls

Democratic candidate Jerry Brown only holds a single digit lead over his opponent Republican candidate, Meg Whitman. 



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UPDATED: French Senate Will Vote Wednesday On Pres. Sarkozy's Retirement Plan

A riot officer stands by a fire during riots that broke out in downton Lyon, France Tuesday morning (M&C News - Oliver Chassigno

Is the protesting in France coming to an end?



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LAUSD, ACLU Sidestep The Teacher's Union To Gain Reform

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Settlement could alter LAUSD's layoff policy without permission from union.



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Dems V. Repubs: Today In The Midterm Elections, Oct. 12

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Republicans spar over Carl Paladino and Rand Paul plays the Lewinsky card. 



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$50K Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder Case

Police still searching for Venice gunman.



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Senate To Vote On "Don't Ask Don't Tell"

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UPDATE: Senate supporters of repealing DADT fell four votes shy of advancing legislation that could have done so.



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Union Protests At University Of California Regents Meeting

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Employees gathered to fight for a better contract.



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LAUSD Charter Schools See Improved Test Results

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Will the Alliance schools, which serve minority and low-income students, continue the upward trend?



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Witness Says Victim Of Westlake Police Shooting Was Unarmed, Mayor Stands Behind LAPD

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Controversy over the fatal shooting of Manuel Jamines.



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Senate Candidates Boxer And Fiorina Set To Square Off Wednesday: What To Watch For

Carly Fiorina will take on Barbara Boxer in a televised debate Wednesday. (Creative Commons)

Will Boxer and Fiorina address the issues that matter to Californians?



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