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Date Posted Article 6 hours ago China's green exports under fire Union challenges what it says is illegal support for China's dominance in renewable energy industry. Renewable energy - China - United States - Energy - Technology 9 hours ago Obama: Burning 'stunt' helps al-Qaeda recruit Obama adds to criticism of pastor as Christian leaders make pleas urging stop to Koran burning event planned on Sept. 11 anniversary. Al-Qaeda - United States - Barack Obama - Qur'an - Pakistan Today U.S. competitiveness drops How far did U.S. fall in the World Economic Forum review, and which country is in the top spot? World economy - Business - United States - Economic - Trade Today Obama weighs in on Koran issue Obama comments as Christian leaders make pleas urging pastor to stop Koran burning event. Florida - Pastor - United States - Terry Jones - President Today Karzai to limit U.S. investigators Officials fear move will hobble efforts to address graft that threatens support for Afghan leader. United States - Afghanistan - Hamid Karzai - Warfare and Conflict - Afghanistan Civil War Today U.S. competitiveness drops Survey: Deficits, weakened financial system have made U.S. less competitive in world economy. World economy - Business - United States - Economic - Trade Today Pastors 'plead' to halt burning Evangelical leaders fear Koran torching by Florida church on Sept. 11 could spark sectarian violence. Islam - Christianity - Florida - Religion and Spirituality - United States Today Most object to N.Y. Islamic center Two-thirds in poll say planned Muslim complex should not be built; majority cites sensitive locale. Islam - United States - Religion and Spirituality - Religion - Lower Manhattan Today Debate may drown out quiet 9/11 reflections Controversies over calls to burn the Koran and over a proposed mosque in New York are sparking questions about how Sept. 11 became so politicized. Qur'an - United States - New York - Koran - Politics Yesterday Koran burning singes all hearts On Faith | Muslims attach unimaginable value to it, but the Koran is a part of the human treasury. Qur'an - Muslim - Islam - Religion and Spirituality - David Petraeus Yesterday China's money can't buy love China confronts problem familiar to U.S.: Wealth and clout generate envy and, at times, hostility. China - United States - Asia - Business and Economy - Travel and Tourism Yesterday 'Burn a Koran' draws criticism Muslim prayer leader calls for religious tolerance as ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks nears. David Petraeus - Religion and Spirituality - Afghanistan - Islam - United States Yesterday Mayor Emanuel of Chicago White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has made no secret of his desire to run for mayor of Chicago one day. Suddenly he has his chance. Richard M. Daley - White House Chief of Staff - Mayor of Chicago - Rahm Emanuel - United States Yesterday How innovation killed the lights The last major GE factory making ordinary incandescent bulbs in U.S. will close this month. Incandescent light bulb - Light - Shopping - Home and Garden - Bulbs Sep 7, 2010 U-Va. suicide divides community There are two divergent accounts of why editor of top literary journal decided to shoot himself. Editing - Suicide - Art - Death - Literature Sep 7, 2010 Back taxes dog Sharpton group In response to report on finances, National Action Network says it is putting difficulties behind it. National Action Network - Al Sharpton - United States - President - Government Sep 7, 2010 Time for Mayor Rahm Emanuel? THE FIX | Speculation swirls after Chicago chief Richard Daley's surpise retirement decision. Rahm Emanuel - Richard M. Daley - Chicago - Mayor of Chicago - Richard Daley Sep 7, 2010 NATO chief urges Karzai to crack down on graft Reports about corruption in Afghanistan are undermining public support for the war among NATO allies, military alliance's leader warns. Afghanistan - NATO - War in Afghanistan - Collective security - United States Sep 7, 2010 Tragic turn for a tense workplace Suicide of top editor at esteemed literary journal has U-Va. questioning its workplace climate. Editing - Suicide - Art - Death - Literature Sep 7, 2010 Poll: Obama ratings hit new low POST-ABC NEWS POLL | More Americans say they trust Republicans to fix the economy, poll finds. United States - Washington Post - Federal government of the United States - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company Sep 7, 2010 Potomac River makes comeback River, once labeled a "national disgrace," is now the cleanest it has been in decades, study finds. United States - Water Resources - Science and Environment - Rivers - Potomac Sep 7, 2010 Telling Boehner's personal story MEDIA NOTES | With predictions Dems will lose the House, interest in the GOP leader is surging. John Boehner - United States - Republican - Barack Obama - Politics Sep 7, 2010 Petraeus decries church plan to burn Korans Top U.S., NATO commander says Florida church's planned demonstration could "endanger troops" and damage the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. War in Afghanistan - David Petraeus - Afghanistan - History - Taliban Sep 7, 2010 Petraeus decries Koran burning Gen. says Fla. church's planned demonstration may "endanger troops," harm Afghan war effort. War in Afghanistan - David Petraeus - Afghanistan - History - Taliban Sep 7, 2010 Google logo amuses, bemuses FASTER FORWARD | Firm has yet to explain the message behind its new bouncing ball feature. Google - Searching - Search Engines - Google logo - Companies Sep 7, 2010 4 House leadership scenarios What (if anything) gets done in Washington next year depends largely on which party holds power. Washington - United States - Business - Management - Politics Sep 7, 2010 Poll: More Americans favor GOP-led Congress Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, dissatisfied with the federal government and critical of Obama's leadership, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. United States - Washington Post - Federal government of the United States - Barack Obama - American Broadcasting Company Sep 7, 2010 Gaga + Palin x Tiger = clicks MEDIA NOTES | Big names can drive traffic online, but with those hits comes a journalistic dilemma. Sarah Palin - United States - Politics - Parties - Republican Sep 7, 2010 Weighing a departure by Rhee The scenario is familiar across the country: An ambitious leader is appointed to reform schools but then departs. What happens next? Education - Education reform - United States - Politics - Michelle Rhee Sep 7, 2010 Taking aim at systemic risks New council of regulators has a daunting task: Monitor the entire financial landscape. United States - Globalization - Books - Facebook - Government