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Gregg withdraws nomination to become commerce secy

" WASHINGTON – Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly withdrew his nomination as commerce secretary Thursday, citing "irresolvable conflicts" with President Barack Obama's handling of the economic stimulus and 2010 census. "We are functioning from a different...

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Paul Hamm withdraws from Beijing Olympics

Paul Hamm, gold medalist in the all-around Gymnastics competition at the 2004 Athens Olympics, has withdrawn from the Beijing Olympics because of a persistent hand injury. Hamm explained his decision to the press:...

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UN withdraws unarmed observers from Lebanon border - Euronews.net

" The United Nations is withdrawing its unarmed observers from the Lebanese-Israeli border, days after four were killed by the Israeli air force. The observers will join the 2,000-strong peacekeeping force. They are playing a vital role in escorting refugees fleeing the air...