While a drought has put Caracas under widespread water rationing for the first time in years, for Venezuelans in this hillside slum it's just more of the same.
Motown Caps 50th Anniversary With Hometown Gala Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock. Jeff Karoub, AP NEWS - 3 minutes ago
Biden Says Senate Handed Obama a Big Victory Vice President Joe Biden told Iowa Democrats on Saturday that the Senate handed the president a big victory with its decision to move forward with debate on sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care system. Mike Glover, AP NEWS - 7 minutes ago
Police: Man Fatally Stabbed Over NYC Subway Seat A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car early Saturday morning in midtown Manhattan, police said. Staff, AP NEWS - 7 minutes ago
International Emmys to Honor David Frost British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers. Charles J. Gans, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago
Historic Health Care Bill Clears Senate Hurdle Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare. David Espo, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago
South Africa Rugby Team Relieved to Be Back on Track South Africa coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit agreed that the world champions were back on track following their 32-10 win over Italy here. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 15 minutes ago
Senate Health Bill Passes Key Test A sweeping healthcarereform bill passes its first U.S. Senate test, with a procedural vote to begin debate on the bill on November 30. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 22 minutes ago
Passenger Charged in Fatal Stabbing on NYC Subway Authorities say a New York City subway car became a scene of bloody terror when a man whipped out a knife and fatally stabbed a fellow passenger. Staff, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago
China Coal Mine Blast Death Toll Jumps to 87 Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese mine jumped to 87 — the deadliest blast to hit the beleaguered industry in nearly two years. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
More Americans Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club. Nafeesa Syeed, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
McCain: Tension Between Aides, Palin ‘No Big Deal’ U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin’s new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as “no big deal.” Rob Gillies, AP NEWS - 58 minutes ago
Biden Seeks to Rally Base Vice President Joe Biden says the Senate has handed President Barack Obama a big victory on health care that will be a political boost to the Democrats. Staff, AP NEWS - 70 minutes ago
Death Toll in China Mine Disaster Rises to 87: Media The death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China rose to 87 on Sunday, with 21 miners still trapped, in the nation’s deadliest mining disaster in two years, state media reported. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Death Toll in China Mine Disaster Rises to 87: Media The death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China has risen to 87, with 21 other miners still trapped, state media reported Sunday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Thousands Throng Rival Nicaragua Rallies, 12 Hurt Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua’s capital, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega’s bid to remain in power. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Thousands Throng Rival Nicaragua Rallies, 12 Injured Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua’s capital Saturday, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega’s bid to remain in power. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Obama Health Drive Clears Key Senate Hurdle President Barack Obama’s signature drive to remake US health care barely cleared a key Senate hurdle in a narrow party-line vote the White House immediately hailed as an “historic” victory. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
US Senate Votes to Start Obama Health Drive Debate The US Senate, torn along party lines, voted to formally launch debate on historic legislation to enact President Barack Obama’s signature drive to remake US health care, handing him a win for now. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Ferguson Looks Ahead to New Year Duel With Chelsea Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United can take charge of the title race if they reach the New Year in touch with leaders Chelsea. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Benitez Backs Reds to Secure Top Four Finish Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez brushed aside his team’s stuttering form to insist that they will finish in the top four. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Gunners Given Glimpse of Life Without Van Persie Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to blame the absence of Robin van Persie as his team failed to score for the first time this season in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Dan Carter Keen to Re-Establish French Connection Dan Carter is relishing the prospect of facing some familiar faces when New Zealand look to maintain their tour winning streak against France in a “make or break match” in Marseille next week. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 75 minutes ago
Colts, Saints Hope to Continue Magical NFL March The New England Patriots did it in 2007 with a magnificent 16-0 season so why not the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in 2009? Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 75 minutes ago
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