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Cain Accuser Bialek Stands By Allegations as Cain Schedules Press Conference

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As Herman Cain announced a Tuesday afternoon press conference to deny a fourth woman's claim that he sexually harassed her, the woman, Sharon Bialek, said she stood by her story. Even some of Cain's supporters say he needs to go beyond blanket denials now that there is a name and a face attached to the allegations.
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Herman Cain Faces a Fourth Accuser; Will Sexual Harassment Allegations End His Election Bid?

Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain, got through most of last week with some success (following allegations of sexual abuse) largely because his accusers kept quiet. On Monday, however, Cain faced a new set of political challenges, after an ex-employee of the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) educational foundation accused him of sexually inappropriate behavior 14 years ago. The Chicago woman told reporters that her encounter with Cain in 1997 was tawdry and aggressive.
Sharon Bialek arrives for a news conference accusing Republican presidential hopeful Cain of sexual harassment in New York

Sharon Bialek Demands Apology From Herman Cain

In her first live interview with CNN's Piers Morgan Sharon Bialek said that she is not coming forward for the purpose of making money but because she wants her son to know that she stood up for what she believed in.
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School on a Bus Brings Classes to Hyderabad Slums

On a hot afternoon, a bright orange bus drives into a slum area of Hyderabad, parking amidst shelters made of tarpaulins and bits of wood. Barefoot children come running, eyes shining, and troop inside.
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RBI to Hold Exchange Rate Policy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will stick to its exchange rate policy and the guidance provided on monetary policy would hold until further notice.
Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos (L) and Prime Minister George Papandreou talk in the parliament prior to a confidence vote in Athens November 4, 2011.

Greeks Struggle to Form Unity Government

Greek party leaders were struggling Tuesday to agree on a new prime minister, under pressure from the European Union to push through a bailout to save the country's finances and end the chaos threatening the euro.
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Michael Jackson Doctor Guilty of Manslaughter

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.
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Zawahiri set up bin Laden for Death, Ex-SEAL Says

Al-Qaida's current leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, set up his boss Osama bin Laden to be killed, a former U.S. Navy SEAL says. The charge comes from the forthcoming book, Seal Target Geronimo, by Chuck Pfarrer.
Barack Obama

2012 Presidential Polls: Obama Beats All Possible GOP Contenders

One year before the presidential election, a new poll shows President Obama beating all his GOP contenders, despite low ratings. Obama falls below expectations in most areas, but is still supported above Republicans. Also, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party are supported by 50 percent of those polled.
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2012 Presidential Poll: Obama Beats GOP Despite National Pessimism

Two months before the Iowa caucus and one year before the presidential elections, a new poll shows President Obama beating all his GOP contenders, despite low ratings and a pervading air of negativity and dissatisfaction in America at large. Obama falls below expectations in most areas, but is still supported above Republicans. Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party are supported by 50 percent of those polled.
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Occupy Wall St. at Harvard: Students Demand Prof. Change Course [VIDEO]

Occupy Wall Street is spreading to colleges, starting with unlikely champion Harvard University. 70 students walked out of an intro economics class and sent a letter to Prof. Mankiw to express anger over a conservatively biased curriculum and solidarity with the Occupy protests. Watch video of the walk-out, read the letter, and examine Harvard's own role in the current financial crisis.
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Sharon Bialek: Rush Limbaugh Calls Victim 'Buy-a-Lick' [AUDIO]

Sharon Bialek delivered a press conference Monday Nov. 7, revealing details of sexual harassment she faced from GOP candidate Herman Cain in the 1990s. Rush Limbaugh commented on the accuser during his radio show. The outspoken, right-leaning radio personality called Bialek a blonde bombshell and then proceeded to mock her name. Limbaugh said on his radio show that Sharon Bialek's attorney, Gloria Allred, said Bialek's name is actually pronounced Buy-a-Lick.

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