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Venezuela-U.S. Standoff Brewing Over Exxon Battle

Hugo Chavez is threatening to cut off oil exports to the United States if Exxon-Mobil moves ahead with plans to freeze Venezuelan assets in various parts of the world. But Venezuela needs the U.S. market as much as the U.S. needs the oil, so the standoff could turn in to a stalemate.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Iraqi Parliament OKs Part of Benchmark Legislation

After much debate and threats of parliamentary dissolution, the Iraqi parliament has finally passed several laws that were part of the benchmark legislation demanded by the U.S. a year ago, when the military "surge" was ordered to give Iraqi politicians time and space to act.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Senate OKs Intelligence Policy amid Veto Threat

The Senate passes an intelligence bill with a provision that effectively bans the torture of detainees. Proponents say it will prevent the CIA from using such methods as simulated drowning, or waterboarding. The president's allies say it could shut down a valuable intelligence program.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Spielberg Quits China Olympics Gig Over Darfur Ties

After months of pressure from Darfur activists, Steven Spielberg has withdrawn from his position as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics. Darfur activists are pressuring China because of the Chinese government's strong ties to Khartoum. Sudan is a key oil supplier for China.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Uno the Beagle's Groundbreaking Westminster Win

Tuesday night, for the first time ever, a beagle won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Uno, a 15-inch beagle, brought the crowd to its feet at the sold-out show at Madison Square Garden.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Bush Signs Economic Stimulus Legislation

President Bush has signed into law a $152 billion economic stimulus bill approved by Congress last week. The plan is intended to provide a quick infusion of cash into the economy, through tax rebates of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples. Parents will get an additional $300 per child.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Hezbollah Militant Accused of Plotting Attacks Killed

Imad Mughniyeh, believed to have masterminded some of the deadliest attacks on Americans in Lebanon in the 1980s, died Tuesday night in a car bombing in Damascus, Syria. No single figure is believed to be responsible for more American deaths in attacks overseas.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Clemens Denies Drug Use, Pettitte's Account

Pitcher Roger Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, are telling conflicting stories about steroid use in baseball as the two testify in a House committee hearing. Clemens told lawmakers that he never used steroids or human growth hormone. But that denial was undercut by McNamee and by former teammate Andy Pettitte.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Australia PM Apologizes to Aboriginals

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivers a formal apology. The country's assimilation policies separated Aboriginal children from their families for much of the last century. Dawn Smith discusses how she was taken from her family when she was only 7.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Home Foreclosure Rate Surged in 2007

Home foreclosures rose dramatically in the nation's largest metropolitan areas last year. Cities in California, Ohio, Florida and Michigan posted among the highest rates in the U.S., according to real estate data firm RealtyTrac. Detroit had the highest foreclosure rate, at nearly 5 percent.

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14.02.2008 01:45:24 - NPR Topics: News

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Venezuela-U.S. Standoff Brewing Over Exxon Battle

Iraqi Parliament OKs Part of Benchmark Legislation

Senate OKs Intelligence Policy amid Veto Threat

Spielberg Quits China Olympics Gig Over Darfur Ties

Uno the Beagle's Groundbreaking Westminster Win

Bush Signs Economic Stimulus Legislation

Hezbollah Militant Accused of Plotting Attacks Killed

Clemens Denies Drug Use, Pettitte's Account

Australia PM Apologizes to Aboriginals

Home Foreclosure Rate Surged in 2007

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