Archive for June, 2009

Franken Wins Senate Battle

Written by on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 in Latest News.

The Minnesota Supreme Court yesterday declared comedian-turned-politician Al Franken the winner of the state’s U.S. Senate race, ending an eight-month-long election saga and giving Democrats a 60-seat majority that theoretically would allow them to block GOP filibusters.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Obama aide says no more troops to Afghanistan (Reuters)

Written by on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 in 266627.

Reuters – President Barack Obama’s top security adviser has told U.S. military commanders there are no plans to send more troops to Afghanistan for now and that the focus instead will be on economic development and reconstruction, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Actress Farrah Fawcett remembered at LA funeral (AP)

Written by on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 in 314273.

Ryan O'Neal touches the back of the hearse carrying Farrah Fawcett's casket after her funeral service on Tuesday June 30, 2009 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP – The life of “Charlie’s Angels” star Farrah Fawcett was celebrated Tuesday at a private, music-filled funeral that one participant called “stirring.”

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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