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U.S. missile defense may backfire if too robust: general

Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. missile defense system that is too robust could actually backfire and become destabilizing, prompting countries like China to expand their nuclear arsenals, a U.S. general said on Tuesday.

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U.N. missions say NY white powder envelopes harmless

Reuters – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Preliminary police examinations of white powder sent in letters to four U.N.

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U.S. sets North Korea talks, looking for positive steps

Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday it had agreed to hold bilateral talks with North Korea in hopes of coaxing Pyongyang back into broader negotiations aimed at ending its nuclear arms program.

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Senate Democrats push to open healthcare debate

Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate said on Tuesday they hope to bring a long-delayed healthcare bill to the floor next week, kicking off a tough fight that may well spill into next year

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Obama weighs four options in Afghanistan: White House

Reuters – FORT HOOD, Texas (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s deliberations over war strategy in Afghanistan have narrowed to four options but a decision is still weeks away, the White House said on Tuesday.

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U.S. H1N1 vaccine output rising quickly: Sanofi CEO

Reuters – CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) – Production of H1N1 swine flu vaccine at two U.S. facilities is “working optimally” with output on the rise, the chief executive of Sanofi-Aventis said on Tuesday.

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Treasury says 650,000 in trial home loan workouts

Reuters – WASHINGTON (Reuters) – About 20 percent of struggling U.S. homeowners eligible for loan workouts have entered into a trial modification, but it is unclear how many of them will be able to keep the lower payments permanently, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

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