The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) Should TSA let airport passenger screening go to the dogs?Christian Science MonitorIt's time to send bomb-detecting dogs sniffing up and down lines of passengers at airports, say some security analysts. Dogs may reduce the need for TSA screening that is more invasive of personal privacy. Katie, an explosives detection police dog …TSA chief: No plans to go beyond enhanced pat-downsUSA TodayAll US flight passengers now checked against terrorism watch lists, TSA saysWashington PostTSA rules could [...]

Telegraph.co.uk US high school hostage-taker diesBBC NewsThe 15-year-old boy who shot himself after taking 23 students and a teacher hostage at his school in Wisconsin has died of his wounds. Marinette Police Chief Jeff Skorik said Samuel Hengel died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Green Bay. …Wisconsin student gunman in standoff diesUSA TodayWis. gunman dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundThe Associated PressPupils held hostage by classmate chatted about hunting to keep him at bayTelegraph.co.ukKTVQ Billings News -Green Bay Press Gazette -AFPall [...]

ThirdAge Supreme Court: Can judges tell California to release 40000 prisoners?Christian Science MonitorA three-judge panel ordered California officials to reduce the state's prison population by 30000 to 40000 inmates. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case. Inmates walk down the long hallway on their way out to the recreation yard, …High court to rule in California prisons caseReutersSupreme Court tackles Calif. prison issuesUSA TodayJustices debate solutions to California state prison overcrowdingCNN InternationalBloomberg -Los Angeles Times -AFPall 451 news articles »

Washington Post Deficit commission to present revised proposalLos Angeles TimesLeaders of the 18-member panel say the final plan to be unveiled Wednesday will offer a blueprint on how to address the nation's fiscal challenges. The plan needs 14 votes to move to Congress. By Michael A. Memoli, Tribune Washington Bureau The leaders …US Deficit Commission Heads Will Present Final Plan WednesdayWall Street JournalDeficit Panel Chair: Debt is "Like a Cancer"CBS NewsDeficit panel to delay vote on report to FridayMiamiHerald.comUSA Today -NPR -msnbc.comall [...]

New York Times (blog) Murray to lead Senate Dems 2012 election effortsWashington TimesSen. Patty Murray waves to supporters as her husband, Rob Murray, looks on at an election night party for Democrats on Tuesday in Seattle. (Associated Press) By Sean Lengell Senate Democrats tabbed Sen. Patty Murray of Washington on Tuesday to head the …Patty Murray Will Chair the Democratic Senate Campaign Arm, After AllThe AtlanticMurray to lead Democratic effort in 2012 racesWashington PostMurray to Head Senate Democratic Campaign CommitteeBloombergSeattle [...]

New York Daily News Unemployment extension bill stuck in SenateCollegeNewsCan't find a job after graduation? Well, even with Obama, unemployment benefits will only get you so far. According to CNN Money, the deadline to file for extended unemployment insurance is Nov. 30, though many have already filed their last claims for …Emergency unemployment program to end todayKansas City StarPresidential Panel On Tax Cuts May Handle Unemployment Benefits As WellHuffington PostUnemployment Benefits Extension to Run Out: A SnapshotThe Epoch TimesYork Daily [...]

TPMMuckraker House Approves Funds for Black-Farmer, Indian SuitsBusinessWeekNov. 30 (Bloomberg) — The House gave final congressional approval for $4.6 billion to settle discrimination claims by black farmers and allegations that the government cheated American Indians out of land-use royalties. …U.S. Farm Exports May Rise to Record $126.5 BillionSan Francisco ChronicleHouse approves measure funding black farmers' settlementCNNRising Prices Boost Farm IncomeWall Street JournalNPR -Bloomberg -Memphis Commercial Appealall 70 news articles »

SouthFloridaGayNews.com Kamala Harris claims victory in attorney general raceSan Francisco Chronicle(11-30) 11:58 PST San Francisco — San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris claimed victory in the hard fought race for state attorney general today, the deadline for counties to finish counting votes. "We did it," said the Democrat, …Kamala Harris declares victory in AG's raceSan Jose Mercury NewsKamala Harris declares victory in attorney general's raceLos Angeles TimesKamala Harris Declares VictoryNeon TommyLegal News Line -SouthFloridaGayNews.com -KSWT-TVall 79 news articles »

Washington Post US Deficit Commission Heads Will Present Final Plan WednesdayWall Street JournalWASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–Leaders of a White House commission Tuesday said they would present a final plan to hold down long-term federal spending by at least $3.8 trillion on Wednesday. Members of the panel are expected to vote on the plan no later than …Obama's debt commission delays vote two daysUSA TodayDebt commission produces plan, schedules vote for FridayWashington PostFiscal commission to vote by Fridaymsnbc.comThe Associated Press -BusinessWeek -ABC News (blog)all [...]

Washington Post Rep. Dingell: Finishing food safety bill “complicated”USA TodayA sweeping food safety bill passed by the Senate today could give Democrats in Congress a chance to claim a quick victory in this year's "lame duck" session. But one question remains: Whether the House will pass the Senate's version of the bill or try …Senate Passes Overhaul of Food Safety RegulationsNew York TimesSenate passes overhaul of food safety systemReutersGovernment food safety contol –how much?CNNTIME -Detroit Free Press -Bloombergall 1,093 news articles »