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talked about today: • 1. CLINTON, DIPLOMATS PRESS ON WITH MIDEAST TRUCE EFFORTS • Fighting between Hamas and Israel continues as sticking points over ceasefire remain unresolved. • • 2. WHAT A MYANMAR CONCESSION ON NUKES COULD TELL • The Asian nation's decision to declare all atomic energy facilities may shed light on whether it sought nuclear know-how from North Korea. • • 3. SUICIDE BOMBER HITS NEAR US BASE IN KABUL • Two Afghan guards are killed in the explosion that rocked the heart of the capital. • • 4. WHY THE DEATH OF FIVE CHINESE CHILDREN IS CAUSING A NATIONAL SOUL SEARCH • Some are reflecting on how "left-behind" rural children reveal a darker side to China's economic development. • • 5. DOCTORS GROUP FAVORS OVER-THE-COUNTER BIRTH CONTROL • Momentum may be building, but no one expects the pill to be sold without a prescription soon. • • 6. SAN FRANCISCO SHEDS PART OF FREE-SPIRITED PAST WITH NUDITY BAN • The city which has a reputation for being without inhibitions is prohibiting public nakedness. • • 7. FISCAL CLIFF, SLOW ECONOMIC RECOVERY IMPACT THANKSGIVING TRAVEL • Many Americans are making sacrifices this holiday as they feel the pinch from high airfares and rising fuel and toll costs. • • 8. HOSTESS LIVES TO DIE ANOTHER DAY • The maker of Twinkies fails to reach deal with second biggest union, so company will continue liquidation plan. • • 9. FORMER BOXER HECTOR 'MACHO' CAMACHO SHOT IN PUERTO RICO • The 1980s three world title winner is in serious condition after shooting outside (Continued on page 26)
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