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GENERALS NEW TRAILS. Timeline of Threatening Emails.
Another general is implicated as former CIA director is reportedly shocked after learning that his mistress was warning another woman to stay away from him.

BEWARE OF FISCAL CLIFF. Returning Congress Confronts Precipice.
As they get back to work today, our nation's lawmakers may avert these expiring tax breaks and automatic spending cuts.

AFGHAN MASSACRE CASE. Testing US Military Justice.

Universities Seek International Students

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US colleges and universities are trying to attract foreign students. For example, five years ago, Indiana University had 87 undergraduates from China on its campus in Bloomington. This year there are 2,224.

Foreign enrollment at U.S. universities and colleges grew by 6 percent last year, with a 23-percent increase from China. But perhaps most interestingly is where this growth is concentrated: big, public land-grant colleges, notably in the Midwest.

PATH SERVICES

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Port Authority - PATH service will resume LIMITED rail stops between Newark, New Jersey and W 33rd St in Manhattan. PATH trains will operate from this morning to 10 PM daily, beginning today.

http://www.panynj.gov/path/

Stops in NYC will include: W 14th St, W 23rd St, and W 33rd St.

For additional regional transportation options and updates, please visit:

http://www.panynj.gov/path.

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CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS DEMAND ANSWERS. General David Petraeus Investigation.
Concerned about not having received advanced notice, lawmakers ask questions of the FBI investigation that led the CIA chief to quit over an extramarital affair.

DESERVING AMERICA'S GRATITUDE. US Military Veterans.
President Obama tells veterans that the nation must commit every day to serve all veterans as well as they've served US.

FRUSTRATIONS INCREASE. Many Problems Continue.

123 Quick Fix 4 Stress

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A quick fix in stressful moments

Mini-relaxations are stress busters you can reach for any time. These techniques can ease your fear at the dentist’s office, thwart stress before an important meeting, calm you when stuck in traffic, or help you keep your cool when faced with people or situations that irritate you. Whether you have one minute or three, these exercises work.

When you’ve got one minute

Reading Writing and Argumentation

Reading aloud. Many studies indicate that when students read and are read to frequently by a teacher, their vocabulary and their grasp of syntax and sentence structure improves. Students who are read to become familiar with the sound and rhythm and complexity of language. By virtue of being exposed to a wide variety of writing types and styles, they come to understand that the use of language involves intentional choices made by the author, and is representative of the author’s time and place.”

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VETERANS DAY

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Three days' worth of celebrations are under way at sites across the country as the nation honors its current and former service members. 88 year old Russel Schaller recalls when he and another veteran, Roberto Branizza were invited to be marshals at a veterans parade " couple of years ago"

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Nov 11 - Nov 17

Nov 11, 1918

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GROWING DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL. New Developments David Petraeus scandal grows
Apparently General Petraeus let his guard down about managing his public image. But when it came to Paula Broadwell he seemed eager to throw the rulebook away. Meanwhile, the investigation was triggered by e-mail threats from biographer, as messages’ recipient was perceived by woman as a threat to her relationship with CIA director.

ISRAEL DRAWN INTO SYRIA FIGHTING. Israeli military fires Missile into Syria.

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