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U.S. presidential salary

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President Barack Obama, like Bush, will be paid $400,000 in monthly installments, and an expense allowance of $50,000 to help defray official expenses.

President Barack Obama Inaugural Poem

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The following is the full transcript of President Barack Obama inaugural poem recited by Elizabeth Alexander, as provided by CQ transcriptions on January 20, 2009.
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Worldwide inauguration celebrations

The world weary because of factors like war, recession, unemployment and fear shed its collective burden on Tuesday, with worldwide soars to celebrate the arrival of the new American president.
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Russian gas flowing to Europe again

Gazprom, Russia's state gas- export monopoly and NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy agreed to resume natural-gas flows to Europe today at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time.
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The World's Largest House

Taken from the Arabic name, means Palace of the Faith Light; is the largest residential palace in the world and the world's largest residence of any type.
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Scientist finds new creatures in deep Australian seas

On Sunday, a U.S – Australian team of scientists announced that they had uncovered new marine animals in their research of previously unexplored Australian waters, such as bizarre carnivorous sea squirt and ocean-dwelling spiders.
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The world's largest Man-made Palm Islands

Known as The Palm or Dubai's man-made island, the largest in the world, located on Dubai, UAE which major commercial and residential structure will be constructed.
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Russia and Ukraine has deal sealed

On Monday the Ukrainian prime minister arrived in Moscow as Russia and Ukraine prepared to sign a deal ending a contentious dispute that cut off Russian natural gas shipments to Europe for nearly two weeks.
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What to do with frozen pipes?

What to do with zero temperatures these days that leads to frozen water pipes in area homes and businesses, causing sprinkler alarms to go off, water mains to break and leaving homeowners hard-pressed to find an available plumber?
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Europe urges Russia, Ukraine in gas dispute

European officials are urging Russia and Ukraine to quickly enforce an agreement to resume delivery of natural gas to many of the freezing nations affected by a dispute which has paralyzed supply delivery. Millions of people are enduring heat and cooking gas shortages as well as sub-zero temperatures at this time.
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Congress Proposes 'Cash for Clunkers' Program

Got a 79 Chrysler Cordoba in your driveway? Congress is considering a proposal that would reward American up to $4,500 if they trade old cars to cash to scrapping companies, depending on the car.
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Eric Holder at Senate Confirmation Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday began questioning Eric Holder, as he braced himself for a Republican grilling him over some controversial decision in his confirmation hearing, his path to becoming the nation's first African-American, President-elect Barack Obama's choice for attorney general.
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Canada in recession until 3Q '09: Conf. Board

Canada's economy is expected to stay in recession for three quarters this year and contract 0.5 percent annually in 2009, according to forecasts by the independent, non-profit Conference Board of Canada,
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9/11 Suspect tortured by US: Pentagon

Just a few days before President-elect Barack Obama is expected to direct the closure of the controversial detention facility, a report within the Bush administration has said the US tortured one of the alleged 9/11 planners held at Guantánamo Bay.
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China: World's 3rd richest economy for 2007

On Wednesday, a new data record showed that China's economy grew to become the world's third-largest in 2007 reflecting the countries amazing ability to overcome yet another milestone in the country's stunning rise in the global pecking order.
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Smugglers sink drug subs case

A Navy helicopter whipped the waves as the U.S. Coast Guard closed in on the suspected drug traffickers abandoning their homemade submarine off the coast of Ecuador.

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