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Egypt proposes talks, cease-fire for Gaza
Egypt has put forward a plan for a truce in Gaza that would include an immediate cease-fire and meetings in Cairo between leaders of Israel and "Palestinian factions."

Al Qaeda message blames Obama, Egypt
An audio message reportedly from al Qaeda's deputy chief vows revenge for Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza and calls the Jewish state's actions against Hamas militants "a gift" from U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.

U.N.: Israeli strike near school kills scores
Three artillery shells believed to have been fired by Israeli forces struck near the perimeter of a U.N. school in northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and wounding 55, a U.N. official said.

In Rough Economic Times, an Unlikely Hero: the Taxman

The IRS is pledging to meet taxpayers halfway, but those seeking help will have to demonstrate their inability to pay.

Congressman Wants to Reschedule Congress Around College Football Game

A Florida congressman has written to the House speaker asking her to reschedule votes so House members from Florida and Oklahoma can go to the Bowl Championship Series national title game