Archive for August 19th, 2009

Obama makes moral case for health reform (AFP)

Written by on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

AFP – President Barack Obama said, as the world’s richest nation, had a moral duty to offer health care to everyone, in a fresh bid to bolster support for his top domestic priority.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Voting starts in Afghanistan presidential election (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 in 395322.

A soldier keeps guard a day ahead of elections in Herat, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009. Afghans will head to the polls on Aug. 20 to elect the new president. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)AP – Thousands of polling centers across Afghanistan opened for voting Thursday, and millions of Afghans were expected to choose a new president to lead a nation plagued by armed insurgency, drugs, corruption and a feeble government.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Ichiro homer helps Seattle over Tigers, 3-1 (AP)

Written by on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 in Latest News.

Ian Snell knew he had more to offer the Seattle Mariners. Wednesday night, he showed it. Snell had his best start since being bought from Pittsburgh in late July, allowing one run in 5 2-3 innings as the Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 Wednesday night. “I went out there and thought about strikes,” said Snell, who entered the game with an 8.48 ERA in three starts since the July 29th…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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