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Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:15:16 -0800 (PST)

Official: Clinton to push U.S. leadership renewal
01/12/09 10:25 PM, EST
Hillary Clinton will tell Senate members Tuesday that her goals as
secretary of state, if she is confirmed, will include a renewal of
American leadership, a official with President-elect Obama's
transition team said.

Safety council urges ban on cell-phone use while driving
01/12/09 09:34 PM, EST
The National Safety Council called Monday for a nationwide ban on
cell-phone use while driving, a prohibition opposed by the industry.

Minnesota case may offer clue to U.S. salmonella outbreak
01/12/09 08:18 PM, EST
Federal and state health officials said Monday that salmonella linked
last week in Minnesota to King Nut peanut butter was caused by the
same strain of bacteria responsible for an ongoing outbreak of 410
salmonella cases in 43 states.

Group accuses Israel of firing white phosphorus into Gaza
01/12/09 07:34 PM, EST
The international group Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of
firing weapons containing white phosphorus into Gaza. The group
demands that the alleged practice cease.

Biden meets with Iraqi leader in Baghdad
01/12/09 10:09 AM, EST
Vice President-elect Joe Biden on Monday met with Iraqi President
Jalal Talabani in Baghdad, the president's office confirmed.