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7:03 PM EST 12/1/2009
Obama: 30,000 New Troops, Exit Begins 2011
Excerpts of Afghanistan Speech Released; President Says Troops Deployed as Fast as Possible, Says Pullout Begins July 2011
Politics
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6:53 PM EST 12/1/2009
Who Offers the Better Deal in Afghanistan?
As Experts Say Guns Can't Win the War in Afghanistan, Efforts are Underway to Convince the Taliban to Switch Sides
CBS Evening News
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5:09 PM EST 12/1/2009
More than one million Americans have HIV and as many as 33 million people worldwide. Katie Couric comments on the responsibilities of individuals and the world in fighting this epidemic.
CBS Evening News
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4:14 PM EST 12/1/2009
As the verdict looms in the Amanda Knox case, lawyers claim there is not enough evidence to convict Knox in the slaying of her Italian roommate. Allen Pizzey reports.
World
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2:20 PM EST 12/1/2009
Giant Jellyfish Threaten Japan Fishing
Huge swarms of giant jellyfish are seriously threatening Japan's fishing industry as schools of the slimy creatures are ruining fishermen's nets and catches.
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5:00 PM EST 12/1/2009
Amanda Knox Defense: "Clear This Girl"
As Verdict Looms, Lawyer Says There's Not Enough Evidence to Convict American in 2007 Slaying of her Roommate in Italy
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4:30 PM EST 12/1/2009
Obama Will Vow Troops Leaving by July 2011
Officials Say Obama Will Announce 30,000 More Troops in Afghanistan Immediately, Say Withdrawal Will Begin Before Term's End
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11:33 AM EST 12/1/2009
South Africa Steps Up AIDS Fight
After Decade of Neglect, New Testing, Treatment Policies Announced for Nation Where 5.7M People Live With HIV
World
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1:30 PM EST 12/1/2009
NATO: Obama Wants up to 10,000 Soldiers
Diplomats Say President Asked European Members for between 5,000 and 10,000 Troops for Afghanistan
World
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10:51 AM EST 12/1/2009
U.N. Slams Swiss Ban on Mosque Minarets
Initiative Called "Anti-Foreigner Scare-Mongering"; Swiss Gov't Concerned Over Nation's Image Following Vote
World
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12:47 PM EST 12/1/2009
Official: 30,000 Troops for Afghan Surge
Senior Administration Official Says New Troops Will Be Deployed on Accelerated Timetable over the Next Several Months
Politics
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11:30 AM EST 12/1/2009
Afghan Plan Revives Nation-Building Debate
Washington Post: Obama's Announcement Will Renew Discussion of the Possibilities and Limits of Nation-Building
Washington Post
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10:30 AM EST 12/1/2009
China Activists Crash World AIDS Day Event
Angry Over AIDS Infections Caused by Tainted Blood Infusions, Beijing Protesters Demand More Government Recognition, Help
World
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9:36 AM EST 12/1/2009
Amanda Knox, the American student accused of killing her roommate, has already spent two years in jail and could face 30 more if she's convicted, perhaps later this week, reports Allen Pizzey.
The Early Show
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10:00 AM EST 12/1/2009
Africa Fights AIDS With Male Circumcision
Activists Promote an Ancient Tribal Ritual of Manhood to Cut HIV Infections, But Some Fear It Will Reduce Condom Use
World
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8:13 AM EST 12/1/2009
EU: Hijacked Tanker Was Outside Safe Zone
Naval Force Commander says Ship Taken by Somali Pirates with $20M in Crude Wasn't in Maritime Corridor
World
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5:21 AM EST 12/1/2009
Suicide Attack in Pakistan's Swat Valley
Brazen Assassination of Anti-Taliban Lawmaker Comes in Area Recently Cleared by Pakistani Army
World
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7:00 AM EST 12/1/2009
Iran Probing "Intentions" of U.K. Sailors
Ahmadinejad's Aide Vows "Strong and Serious" Treatment if it's Proven 5 Racers had "Bad Intentions"
World
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8:30 AM EST 12/1/2009
Marines to Lead Obama's Afghanistan Surge
Fresh Marines to Arrive Before Christmas, Spearheading President's Expected 30,000 Troop Increase
Politics
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3:52 AM EST 12/1/2009
Obama Briefs Karzai on War Plans
Afghan President's Office says Leaders Spoke for 1 Hour on Video Conference Ahead of Obama's Speech
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3:11 AM EST 12/1/2009
Philippine Clan Heir Charged in Massacre
Powerful Figure in Country's South, Allied with President, Faces Murder Allegations in Slaying of 57
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11:30 PM EST 11/30/2009
Obama Approves More Troops for Afghanistan
President is Expected to Stress that Buildup Comes with Exit Strategy in Tuesday Night Speech
CBS Evening News
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5:30 PM EST 11/30/2009
First Gay Wedding in Latin America Blocked
Judge Overturns Ruling that Was Set to Allow First Same-Sex Marriage; Supreme Court Ruling Sought
World
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5:30 PM EST 11/30/2009
Iran Reportedly Detains 5 British Sailors
Racing Yacht May Have Strayed into Iranian Waters; Incident Comes amid Rising Tensions over Nuclear Program
World
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2:23 PM EST 11/30/2009
Amanda Knox's Final Summations
After more than two years in custody, 21-year-old Amanda Knox went to court for the final summations. As Allen Pizzey reports, the verdict is expected by the end of the week.
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