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World — State of emergency declared in Georgia TBILISI, Georgia — Soldiers cordoned off central Tbilisi on Thursday after President Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia declared a 15-day state of emergency and shut down independent media to quash six days of anti-government protests.http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/08/europe/georgia.php World — Musharraf pledges to hold votes … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 8, 2007)

Politics — French president speaks to U.S. Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — French President Nicolas Sarkozy, on a mission to strengthen relations with the United States, told Congress today that "America can count on France" in battling terrorism and confronting nuclear proliferation, and he called on Washington to take the lead in the fight against global … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 7, 2007)

U.S. — New Attorney General nominee nears confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of controversy over Michael Mukasey's views on waterboarding, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the former judge's nomination for attorney general.http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/06/senate.mukasey/ World — Questions remain in aftermath of Mexican floods MEXICO CITY — … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 6, 2007)

U.S. — Pilot, crew become ill on flight from D.C. to Boston BOSTON — Five crew members on a US Airways flight from Washington, D.C., to Boston all became sick today, but the pilot was able to land the plane safely. http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view.bg?articleid=1042738 World — Musharraf declares state of emergency in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Police … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 5, 2007)

TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team was defeated in its final home game of the 2007 season Sunday, 2-0 to No. 3-ranked Portland at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Pilots attacked early with a goal in just the 3rd minute of play. Midfielder Keelin Winters brought the ball up the middle and passed it to fellow midfielder Sophie Schmidt. Schmidt then played … [Read more...] about Waves lose to Portland in last home game