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Good Morning Aron, THU 28 Oct 2010    Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again Tea Party-backed Republicans spur party switches Jobless claims drop to three-month low Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies Brown takes big lead in California governor race U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report UK spy boss: Nukes a wider threat than terrorism Wall St reform architect Frank fights for survival Nissan to fix 2.14 million cars in 3rd biggest recall Serious Obama defends his policies on "Daily Show" Obama: yes we can, but not overnight Indonesia tsunami kills hundreds A river once flowed: Brazil runs dry Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again October 28, 2010 08:43 AM ET JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted on Thursday for the second time in a week, blasting vast plumes of ash into the sky, as the death toll from the initial eruption and a tsunami that hit remote western islands reached 377. Full Article Tea Party-backed Republicans spur party switches October 28, 2010 03:03 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - For lifelong Republican Joe Errigo, deciding to cross party lines and support a liberal Democrat for New York governor wasn't nearly as difficult as one might expect. Full Article Jobless claims drop to three-month low October 28, 2010 09:00 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low, hinting at some improvement in the listless labor market. Full Article Argentina enters new political era as Kirchner dies October 28, 2010 08:43 AM ET BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Hundreds of Argentines waited in line on Thursday to pay tribute to Nestor Kirchner, the powerful former leader whose death robbed President Cristina Fernandez of her husband and most trusted ally. Full Article Brown takes big lead in California governor race October 28, 2010 03:10 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Democrat Jerry Brown has opened a 10-point lead on Republican Meg Whitman as women, Latinos and other groups line up behind his bid to return to the state governorship, a Field Poll showed on Thursday. Full Article U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report October 28, 2010 08:04 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its European allies are preparing a new offer to Iran on a possible nuclear fuel swap that would include tougher conditions than those rejected by Tehran last year, the New York Times said. Full Article UK spy boss: Nukes a wider threat than terrorism October 28, 2010 06:41 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top spy, in the first public speech by a serving UK espionage chief, said Thursday terrorists might hit the West again "at huge human cost" but nuclear proliferation by states was a more far-reaching danger. Full Article Wall St reform architect Frank fights for survival October 28, 2010 07:01 AM ET BOSTON (Reuters) - Representative Barney Frank, the outspoken, witty Democrat closely tied to the 2008 U.S. bank bailout, faces a tough re-election battle after 15 terms in office at a time when incumbency itself is a liability. Full Article Nissan to fix 2.14 million cars in 3rd biggest recall October 28, 2010 06:46 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it would recall 2.14 million March/Micra, Cube and about a dozen other models in its third-biggest recall, to fix a faulty ignition relay that could cause engine problems. Full Article Serious Obama defends his policies on "Daily Show" October 28, 2010 08:37 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama targeted young voters on Wednesday with a robust defense of his policies and promises in an appearance on the popular comedy program "The Daily Show." Full Article

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