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Obama to speak at Fort Hood memorial
Obama to speak at Fort Hood memorial
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama travel to Fort Hood, Texas., Tuesday to participate in a memorial service for 13 massacre victims.
Ida's rains drenching S.E. coastal U.S.
Ida's rains drenching S.E. coastal U.S.
MIAMI, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Ida's rainfall was soaking the U.S. Gulf coastal states early Tuesday as the system neared landfall near Mobile, Ala., forecasters said.
Former Thai PM arrives in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wanted in his country to serve a jail term, arrived Tuesday in Cambodia where he will be an economic adviser.
Korean ships trade fire, accuse each other
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- South and North Korean ships exchanged brief but heavy fire Tuesday which the South later described as "accidental" and the North an "armed provocation."
Emergency meeting held, motive unclear
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called an emergency high-level meeting Tuesday after clashes between South and North Korean ships now seen as accidental.
White House: Obama Afghan strategy not set
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The White House said Monday a report that President Barack Obama has decided to send a large number of troops to Afghanistan "is absolutely false."
Japanese Cabinet approves $5B Afghan aid
TOKYO, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The Japanese Cabinet Tuesday authorized $5 billion in aid to Afghanistan during the next five years, the government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said.
Navies of two Koreas clash, no casualties
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- A North Korean vessel was damaged when South and North Korean naval forces clashed Tuesday off their west coast, a South Korean defense official said.
Ida headed for overnight landfall
Ida headed for overnight landfall
MIAMI, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Ida was closing in on the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday night and forecasters said the storm would probably make landfall during the night.
Obama, Netanyahu discuss Mideast peace
Obama, Netanyahu discuss Mideast peace
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama reaffirmed America's "strong commitment to Israel's security" in a meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the White House said.
Burbank police chief quits amid probe
BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The chief of the Burbank, Calif., Police Department, which is the subject of an FBI investigation, said Monday he is stepping down.
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FBI tracked Hasan in December 2008
FBI tracked Hasan in December 2008
FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The FBI said Monday the man accused of the Fort Hood, Texas, massacre came to its attention in December 2008 but was not suspected of "terrorist activities."
Obama signs vets employment order
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The White House Monday announced the implementation of an initiative designed to transform the federal government into a model employer of U.S. veterans.
Report: Obama sets Afghan strategy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama has decided to send a large number of troops to Afghanistan and keep a large force there for the long term, CBS News reported Monday.