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PALM BAY, Fla. -- Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.


WASHINGTON -- Democrats gave the gavel to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system.


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Suspect asked for advice on going to fight Muslims (AP, November 7, 2009; 11:14 AM)

Alaska island village hit by suspected swine flu (AP, November 7, 2009; 11:05 AM)

Mom of Fla. office shooting suspect apologizes (AP, November 7, 2009; 11:01 AM)

High court to look at life in prison for juveniles (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:59 AM)

Ida spurs tropical storm warnings in Caribbean (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:58 AM)

2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:56 AM)

Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:40 AM)

House opens debate on health care overhaul bill (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:30 AM)

AP NewsAlert (AP, November 7, 2009; 10:10 AM)

US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, November 7, 2009; 9:44 AM)

House set to open healthcare debate (Reuters, November 7, 2009; 9:44 AM)

NJ jurors convict Fla. man in 'fat defense' trial (AP, November 7, 2009; 9:35 AM)

States where juveniles serve life terms (AP, November 7, 2009; 9:21 AM)

House opens debate on historic health bill (AP, November 7, 2009; 9:17 AM)

Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games (AP, November 7, 2009; 8:53 AM)

Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor (AP, November 7, 2009; 8:46 AM)

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old (AP, November 7, 2009; 8:36 AM)

Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world (AP, November 7, 2009; 7:44 AM)

Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash (AP, November 7, 2009; 7:30 AM)

Both sides set to vote on Philly transit contract (AP, November 7, 2009; 6:19 AM)

Navy ship built with WTC steel to go into service (AP, November 7, 2009; 6:13 AM)

Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence (AP, November 7, 2009; 6:09 AM)

Pa. locals, Flight 93 families united by history (AP, November 7, 2009; 5:32 AM)

Obama to speak to House Dems as health vote nears (AP, November 7, 2009; 5:01 AM)

Ida returns to tropical storm strength (AP, November 7, 2009; 5:00 AM)

AP NewsAlert (AP, November 7, 2009; 4:32 AM)

Obituaries in the news (AP, November 7, 2009; 4:18 AM)

After immigrant killed in NY, others tell of abuse (AP, November 7, 2009; 3:44 AM)

Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history (AP, November 7, 2009; 3:35 AM)

NY town marks year since immigrant fatally stabbed (AP, November 7, 2009; 3:31 AM)

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows (AP, November 7, 2009; 3:12 AM)

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old (AP, November 7, 2009; 2:46 AM)

Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote (AP, November 7, 2009; 1:50 AM)

US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, November 7, 2009; 1:44 AM)

U.S. House set to open healthcare debate (Reuters, November 7, 2009; 1:01 AM)

Computers, records seized at ACORN offices in La. (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:56 AM)

Stepfather convicted in death of 'Baby Grace' (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:55 AM)

Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:54 AM)

Court upholds removal of man after Nazi salute (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:52 AM)

Sea lions killed, but Columbia salmon toll rises (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:50 AM)

Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:48 AM)

Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:46 AM)

Pa. governor: Philly transit strike could end soon (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:38 AM)

Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:22 AM)

Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:03 AM)

Today in History - Nov. 7 (AP, November 7, 2009; 12:00 AM)

Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge (AP, November 6, 2009; 11:21 PM)

But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse (AP, November 6, 2009; 10:27 PM)

AP Sources: Rampage gun purchased legally (AP, November 6, 2009; 9:50 PM)

Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary US citizen (AP, November 6, 2009; 9:48 PM)

Several hundred gather at Fort Hood vigil (AP, November 6, 2009; 9:42 PM)

Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world (AP, November 6, 2009; 9:21 PM)

Person-of-interest in Seattle officer killing shot (AP, November 6, 2009; 9:12 PM)

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,359 (AP, November 6, 2009; 8:42 PM)

US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 833 (AP, November 6, 2009; 8:41 PM)

NJ jurors convict Fla. man in 'fat defense' trial (AP, November 6, 2009; 8:23 PM)

Los Angeles moves to ban declawing of cats (AP, November 6, 2009; 8:00 PM)

Teen charged with killing nun in NM (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:52 PM)

NM cabinet official resigns after DWI arrest (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:52 PM)

Obama will push health bill in Saturday Hill visit (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:45 PM)

Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:38 PM)

Wis. man donates cheesehead hat signed by Obama (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:22 PM)

Construction co. settles bridge collapse lawsuits (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:21 PM)

Lawmakers' briefing causes confusion on wounded (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:21 PM)

Capitol Christmas tree to be cut from AZ forest (AP, November 6, 2009; 7:18 PM)

Coast Guard chief hails Calif. crash victims (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:57 PM)

Cops: Mich. man admits killing abortion protester (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:57 PM)

Obama signs bill assisting homebuyers, jobless (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:56 PM)

Veteran admits faking paralysis to avoid Iraq (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:51 PM)

Father pleads not guilty to killing daughter (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:47 PM)

NYC woman sentenced for killing, mutilating father (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:47 PM)

Wisconsin deputy shoots inmate at hospital (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:46 PM)

2 teens charged with girl's death at Calif. school (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:45 PM)

Obama says don't jump to conclusions on shooting (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:45 PM)

Survivor of Conn. family slayings calls for probe (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:40 PM)

What recovery? Unemployment shoots past 10 percent (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:39 PM)

Classmate: Hasan said terror fight a war on Islam (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:36 PM)

Obama visits wounded US soldiers at Walter Reed (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:31 PM)

Circus elephant that escaped and was hit by SUV OK (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:28 PM)

Fla. cops: Wife faked own abduction to scam hubby (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:27 PM)

AP News in Brief (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:23 PM)

Officer praised for taking down suspected gunman (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:13 PM)

Obama administration would talk to North Korea: aide (Reuters, November 6, 2009; 6:12 PM)

Stocks post modest gains as job losses slow (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:10 PM)

Pa. prostitution case tossed over gov't-funded sex (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:06 PM)

`Drug kingpin' convicted by New York jury (AP, November 6, 2009; 6:05 PM)

AZ 'honor killing' victim just wanted to be normal (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:55 PM)

USDA says it wants to resolve Indian farmer claim (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:53 PM)

Ohio man who killed family, self had money woes (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:50 PM)

Suspect's cousin talks to FBI, mortified by attack (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:46 PM)

Judge approves release of some Yale killing files (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:44 PM)

NY village gets new voting system to aid Hispanics (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:36 PM)

Hospital: Fort Hood suspect moved to San Antonio (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:34 PM)

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:33 PM)

Recalls: Anesthetic medications (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:31 PM)

Gay marriage foes win with message about schools (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:30 PM)

Exhaust cone falls off jet onto NY home's lawn (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:27 PM)

House votes to strengthen chem plant security (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:20 PM)

Mass shootings in recent years (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:16 PM)

Frank takes dig at colleague in health care debate (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:10 PM)

Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit (Reuters, November 6, 2009; 5:09 PM)

Correction: Black Muslims story (AP, November 6, 2009; 5:07 PM)

Police: Man posed as Ariz. student for scholarship (AP, November 6, 2009; 4:49 PM)

Meltdown 101: When unemployment last hit 10 pct (AP, November 6, 2009; 4:49 PM)

Miss. gov's son scores 2 holes-in-one in one round (AP, November 6, 2009; 4:46 PM)

Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world (AP, November 6, 2009; 4:43 PM)

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